Feng Shui Consultation for Your Environment

Your home is a place to live, to retreat, and to relax. I consider how the rooms interact with one another and what kind of atmosphere they create.

Depending on your needs, the following areas can be included:

• Entrance area and transition between indoors and outdoors
• Room layout and use of individual rooms
• Placement of furniture and key items
• Sleeping, living, and work areas
• Lighting, colors, materials, and lines of sight
• Traffic flow and open spaces
• Spaces for retreat, socializing, and concentration

Existing furniture does not necessarily need to be replaced. Often, individual areas can be specifically adapted and used more thoughtfully.

Office spaces serve as a workplace, reception area, and a company’s calling card. Sometimes, a business can feel as if the parking brake is on. Workstations aren’t suited to their intended use, employees struggle to focus, conversations drag on, or customers don’t enjoy spending time there.

Such spatial friction can cost time, energy, and concentration in everyday work life. A Feng Shui consultation helps bring these issues to light and develop practical design solutions.

Possible topics include:

• Floor plan and layout of the business space
• Entrance area and reception
• Sales and consultation rooms
• Positioning of workstations and cash registers
• Lighting, colors, materials, and wayfinding
• Areas for concentration, interaction, and privacy
• Spatial psychology and ergonomic considerations

The focus is on recommendations tailored to your company and its processes. We do not promise increased sales, success, or specific business results.

The garden connects your home to the natural surroundings. I see it as a place for tranquility, socializing, physical activity, and relaxation. In the traditional view, the garden doesn’t begin at the front door. The roadside, garden paths, the entrance, and the transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces can also be included.

Possible themes include:

• Orientation and Character of the Garden
• Connection between the house, garden, and surroundings
• Pathways, plantings, and sightlines
• Water and stone features
• Natural pond or swimming pool
• Seating areas and spaces for relaxation
• Open and sheltered garden areas

A Feng Shui garden does not have to be an Asian garden. It’s not about stone lanterns, bamboo, or a specific decorative style. What matters most is the layout, the use of the space, and the balance between open, sheltered, dynamic, and tranquil areas.

With a new construction project, it’s possible to consider the location early on. We can provide consultation as early as the property search or during the initial planning phase.

The sooner you involve me, the more questions can be incorporated into the planning process. Depending on your needs, the following can be considered:

• Orientation, location, and topography of the lot
• The building and its immediate surroundings
• Entrance, floor plan, and intended use
• Connection between indoor and outdoor spaces
• Integration of the Five Elements within the framework of traditional principles

I can offer you a complementary perspective on the property, its orientation, and the floor plan. Feng Shui does not replace architecture, construction planning, structural engineering, legal review, or technical planning. The respective specialists remain responsible for their respective fields.

Feng Shui focuses primarily on the environment. Chinese astrology focuses on a person’s energetic constitution. Both approaches are based on shared philosophical principles such as yin and yang, the five elements, and qi. In Chinese astrology, I work with Ba Zi. This method is also known as “the Four Pillars of Destiny.” The analysis incorporates your year, month, day, and time of birth.

For an astrological consultation, I’ll need your date of birth, time of birth, and place of birth. Based on this information, I’ll prepare a written summary. Depending on your specific question, the analysis may provide insights into:

• personal traits, talents, and strengths
• personal challenges and behavioral patterns
• vocation, life direction, and professional environment
• relationships and personal planning
• A planned move to another region or country
• Planning for events such as a wedding, opening a business, or a housewarming

The energy of the current year can also be taken into account. It is part of the traditional interpretive framework and can place greater emphasis on certain themes in the analysis. Chinese astrology does not predict an unchangeable future or provide ready-made decisions. It offers an additional perspective for reflection and personal planning. As I like to say: “I don’t have a crystal ball.”

In our daily lives, we are surrounded by artificially generated electromagnetic fields. These include, for example, fields associated with cell phone networks, Wi-Fi, and power lines. The health assessment of such fields is not the focus of a Feng Shui consultation.

Dowsing refers to an approach in which energy fields and zones are examined using specific techniques or instruments. In my work, I use measuring devices for this purpose.

As part of a Feng Shui consultation, rooms, properties, and their surroundings can be examined from a complementary perspective. The goal is to become more aware of spatial and technical conditions and to clarify questions regarding their use or design.

Dowsing is not a method with conclusive scientific validation. No medical diagnoses or promises of healing are derived from a dowsing assessment. If you have health concerns, please consult a qualified medical professional.

The time and cost of a Feng Shui consultation depend heavily on the scope of your project—for example, whether it involves a single room, an entire apartment, a commercial building, or a plot of land. After our initial, no-obligation consultation, I’ll assess the scope of the work and provide you with a clear quote. That way, you’ll know exactly what to expect right from the start.

No. A Feng Shui consultation does not require that an entire apartment be redecorated or that all the furniture be replaced.

Often, existing furniture and objects can be positioned more thoughtfully, or specific areas can be adjusted in a targeted manner. Possible areas to focus on include:

• the placement of individual pieces of furniture
• unobstructed pathways
• the use of a room
• lighting and color schemes
• the effect of materials
• Organization and clarity
• The connection between different living areas

You don’t have to change everything at once. In my Feng Shui consultation, I focus on which steps make sense and are realistic to implement in your daily life.

When applying Feng Shui to an office or business, the layout of the space, workstations, reception area, customer areas, lighting, and traffic flow are taken into account. The goal is to create a clear, inviting, and functional atmosphere that suits the company’s operations.

Depending on the business, the following areas may be included:

• Entrance and Reception Area
• Sales and consultation rooms
• Workstation placement
• Cash registers and central work areas
• Meeting and Conference Areas
• Pathways for employees and customers
• Lighting, Colors, and Materials
• Areas for concentration, interaction, and privacy

The way a space is experienced in everyday work can also play a role. A workspace has different requirements than a reception area, a treatment room, or a sales floor. I can’t promise you specific business results. However, I can help you become more aware of spatial considerations and develop concrete options for designing your business premises.

It makes sense to seek a Feng Shui consultation for a new construction as early as possible—ideally while searching for a lot or before the building’s shape and floor plan are finalized. There are more options available during this phase than with a completed building. For a lot, factors such as location, orientation, topography, and surroundings can be considered.

During the construction planning phase, the following questions may also arise:

• Where is the entrance located?
• How are the living, sleeping, and work areas arranged?
• Which rooms should be connected to one another?
• How do the garden, patio, and interior spaces relate to one another?
• What is the intended use for each area?

My initial consultation is not a substitute for architectural or technical planning. However, I can help you clearly articulate spatial considerations and incorporate your wishes into the planning process early on.

A Feng Shui garden consultation examines the connection between the house, the garden, and the surrounding area, as well as the planned use of the outdoor space. Elements that can be incorporated include paths, plantings, seating areas, water and stone features, and both open and sheltered areas. A garden can provide space for relaxation, socializing, exercise, or retreat. That’s why the question of how the outdoor space will actually be used is also an important part of the process.

In Feng Shui garden design, the following questions may take center stage:

• How does the path lead from the property to the house?
• Where is a pleasant entrance located?
• Which areas feel open or sheltered?
• Where should space be created for sitting, eating, reading, or retreating?
• How can plants, water, and stones be arranged harmoniously?
• How can the garden be connected to the house and its surroundings?

Feng Shui in the garden doesn’t mean adopting an Asian decorative style. I, too, can apply these principles to a natural, modern, or classic garden and work with you to develop suitable options.

No. Feng Shui is not an interior design style and does not require Asian-style decor. It is a traditional Chinese philosophy that focuses on space, surroundings, orientation, and usage. Therefore, a Feng Shui consultation does not require stone lanterns, bamboo plants, red colors, or Asian furniture. What matters most is how a space is laid out and how it is used in everyday life.

A harmonious interior design can complement a variety of living styles:

• modern
• minimalist
• classic
• nature-inspired
• unique
• functional

Existing furniture and personal items can be taken into consideration. Feng Shui isn’t meant to make a space feel alien. The design should fit your daily life and the possibilities already available. That’s why my Feng Shui consultation isn’t about imposing a specific style. I’ll work with you to determine which spatial changes suit your space and your daily life.

We do not currently offer Feng Shui consultations online or via video. Consultations take place on-site so that the room, building, property, and immediate surroundings can be assessed together.

A personal assessment allows for a direct understanding of spatial conditions. These include, for example:

• the orientation of the building
• the connection between the street, the entrance, and the living space
• room sizes and traffic flow
• lighting conditions and sightlines
• The use of individual areas
• The relationship between the house, garden, and surroundings

On-site consultations are particularly well-suited for apartments, commercial spaces, gardens, and new construction. I’d be happy to discuss whether this is the right fit for your needs during a personal consultation.

Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese practice and not a scientifically proven method for predicting health, success, or other life events. Concepts such as qi and the Five Elements are part of the traditional interpretive framework. A reputable Feng Shui consultation handles expectations with care. Specific results are not promised, and unsubstantiated effects are not presented as certainties.

Instead, the focus may be on questions such as:

• How is a room used?
• Which areas feel clear or restless?
• How do people move through the space?
• Where are there gaps in terms of privacy, wayfinding, or clear pathways?
• What changes can be practically implemented?

Feng Shui can thus offer you a complementary perspective on the design of your living environment. I handle expectations with care and do not promise you specific results. Your personal perception of a space always remains important.

A Feng Shui consultation is not a substitute for architecture, construction planning, structural engineering, interior design, ergonomics, medical treatment, or psychological counseling. It offers a complementary perspective on spaces, surroundings, orientation, and use. In the case of new construction, architects, construction planners, and other specialists remain responsible for their respective fields. If you have health concerns, you should consult an appropriate medical professional.

A Feng Shui consultation does not provide medical diagnoses and offers no guarantee regarding:

• improved health
• the healing of ailments
• greater prosperity
• professional success
• a specific relationship
• a specific future

Through my consultation, I can help you visualize spatial issues and highlight specific design options. You decide for yourself which recommendations to implement. If you’d like to take a more mindful approach to your home, garden, office, or a planned new construction project, you can discuss your needs directly with me.

No, not at all. To get a true sense of your space, it’s best if I experience your rooms just as they’re actually used in everyday life. You don’t need to tidy up or rearrange anything. This isn’t about judging your home, but about working together to discover ways to bring more peace and energy into it.

Feng Shui reorganizes the structures, orientations, and furniture in a room. An energetic space cleansing or smudging addresses areas where old energies or a place’s history are stuck. While I optimize the spatial layout, Lara Mandioni helps release these energetic residues. This combination is particularly suitable after moves, renovations, or significant life changes.

You don't need any specialized knowledge. It helps if you take a moment beforehand to think about what your main concern is: Is it about getting better sleep, improving your focus at work, or dealing with an upcoming change? Floor plans of your property, if available, are also helpful. We’ll discuss everything else step by step during our consultation.