Modern masters of wind and water, these feng shui experts prove the ancient art is still alive and well today
Feng shui is Chinese for "wind and water". The term refers to geomancy, but encompasses geography, astronomy, astrology and meteorology. The theory stems from a holistic philosophy that views total connectivity of everything in this universe—from the date and time of your birth to the orientation of space which affects the flow of your qi (electromagnetic energy).
Call it a crazy superstition, but it’s a known fact that reputable banks, corporations, celebrities have been practising this ancient philosophy with the help of feng shui masters in Hong Kong. Besides being interior designers of your qi, these masters are career consultants, marriage counsellors and therapists, often invited to give a new name for a baby or an adult who wants a new beginning, and flown around to check on new properties. Here are some really awesome feng shui sifus to consult on your upcoming life plans.
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Thierry Chow
With her bold split dyed hairstyle, Thierry Chow doesn't look like your typical feng shui master. But being the daughter of Master Chow Hon Ming, one of Hong Kong’s most respected feng shui maestros, she’s learned from the best. After returning to Hong Kong with a degree in Applied Illustration from Toronto, she was persuaded by her father to study the family craft in 2011. She's since founded TRE, a contemporary feng shui concept that combines ancient metaphysical traditions with modern aesthetics. While most practitioners are haphazardly integrating feng shui into design, Chow is turning the practice on its head.
“TRE is my creative expression of how feng shui encompasses both the emotional and the physical and can be used in all aspects of design, including interiors and fashion," she says.
A regular at fashion events around town, Chow wants people to know that feng shui is not about magic or superstition—it’s a creative approach to respecting and understanding how our environment influences our minds. She’s coming out with her own line of red pockets for Chinese New Year, and will be launching a feng shui-related fashion blog soon.
To know more about Theirry Chow, visit thierrychow.com and follow her at @thierrygolucky
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