Chinese philosophy categorises the influences on an individual as:

F a t e
The influence that you were born with including astrological and karmic influences, genetic disposition and traits.

L u c k
Opportunity brought by time which fluctuates during different phases of life.

F e n g   S h u i
Arranging the physical environment to harmonise with the individual or group. In macro (nation, site) to micro (room and furnishings).

V i r t u e
How one acts - character qualities such as kindness, courtesy, integrity, generosity, charity, compassion, reliability.

K n o w l e d g e
Self development of intellectual and spiritual skills and talents, education, upbringing, useful experience, beneficial exposure, dynamic management, strategy, planning.

Whilst one cannot change birth, parents, kin, or time-borne luck these form a framework within which how we choose to navigate our course makes a difference. We have choice through Feng Shui, how we act, and the pursuit of education. Interestingly the above hierarchy places value in being in a supportive place before virtue or knowledge i.e. it is important to be in the right place at the right time to apply action and wisdom. Philosophically: one cannot change heaven, and chooses the support of earth to aid in the actions of man.

Feng Shui can smooth and improve your particular journey but it may not make you a millionaire if destiny and action do not provide opportunity. (Sitting at home and doing nothing will not provide!) Often a prosperous destiny attracts good Feng Shui, and can possibly overcome draining Feng Shui.

It is also considered that the best Feng Shui cannot overcome the consequences of immoral, unethical, criminal or unhealthy action.

A useful basis for a Feng Shui consultation is a Four Pillars of Destiny Reading which can establish the influence of Fate and Luck.

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