Selecting a Feng Shui consultant tip #1.) At The first step is to decide whether you want the services of a traditional Feng Shui consultant or one that practices a modern day version of Feng Shui.

Practitioners of traditional Feng Shui belong to one or more of the following schools: San Yuan (three periods), San He (three combinations), Pa Chai (Eight Mansions) or Hsuan K’ung (Mysterious Subtleties). These schools have hundreds even thousands of years of theory, research and application, which is in complete contrast to the contemporary versions of feng shui.

Selecting a Feng Shui consultant tip #2.) Read and learn, read and learn, read and learn.

If you know some principles of Feng Shui then you are in a better position to ask more informed questions of prospective consultants evaluating their answers intelligently and making your choice accordingly. Just ensure that the material you read is worthwhile. Books and Articles.

Selecting a Feng Shui consultant tip #3.) Ensure that a consultant is willing to explain the rationale behind each recommendation.

Good advice is based on understanding sound principles – not a rigid or ritualistic process. A competent practitioner should be able to explain why some buildings are conducive to the development of positive energy and others are not. They should be able to explain why this is the case and what can be done to achieve the best from your environment.

Selecting a Feng Shui consultant tip #4.) A practitioner should have a formal apprenticeship.

You don’t need to be Chinese to practice Feng Shui well. However, the only way to study Feng Shui seriously is to enter into an apprenticeship with a Master. A competent practitioner should be trained in both landform and compass school Feng Shui and be familiar with Chinese culture enabling them to tell you the origins and history of the school in which they trained.