We Are All Feng Shui Researchers: Feng Shui Practitioners and Enthusiasts as Contributors to the Body of Feng Shui Knowledge and Wisdom

We Are All Feng Shui Researchers: Feng Shui Practitioners and Enthusiasts as Contributors to the Body of Feng Shui Knowledge and Wisdom

We, as feng shui practitioners and enthusiasts alike, are all, in essence, researchers and contributors to the growing body of feng shui knowledge. Every observation, every adjustment, and every lived experience shared by individuals practising feng shui brings us collectively closer to understanding the universal truths that underpin this ancient practice. By engaging with feng shui, practitioners contribute to an evolving dialogue, ensuring that the knowledge and wisdom of feng shui continue to be relevant, dynamic, and rooted in the experiences of those who live it every day.

The Journey of Feng Shui Research: Expanding Understanding and Connection
This journey of research is not merely about validation but also about expanding the discourse. Through the synthesis of traditional feng shui wisdom and contemporary academic methods, we can uncover new layers of understanding about how our surroundings affect us. The commitment to fostering growth, inclusivity, and connection within the community and advancing research is a critical part of feng shui’s mission — ensuring that the practice of feng shui evolves in a way that is credible, enriching, and profoundly impactful for all.

Our Areas of Feng Shui Research: Opportunities for Growth and Community Involvement
Research in feng shui can take many forms, encompassing both traditional perspectives and modern approaches. Here are some key areas where you can take part:

1. Collecting Your Use Cases, Examples, and Success Stories: Sharing real-life applications of feng shui, including personal experiences and success stories, helps enrich the body of knowledge and provides practical insights for others.
2. A Description of Feng Shui: Defining and contextualising feng shui within both traditional and modern frameworks.
3. An Understanding and Explanation of How Feng Shui Works: Exploring the underlying principles and mechanisms that make feng shui effective, in working and living environments.
4. An Evaluation of Different Feng Shui Schools and Methods: Comparing and assessing the various schools of thought and methodologies within feng shui.
5. Applications of Feng Shui: Investigating the practical uses of feng shui in different environments, such as homes, workplaces, and public spaces.
6. ‘Not Only Proof’ – Alternative Ways of Looking at Feng Shui: Encouraging new perspectives and alternative approaches to understanding and validating feng shui’s effects.
7. Participating in Research on Feng Shui and Similar Topics: Engaging in research projects, contributing to surveys, and participating in feng shui studies help build a collective understanding of its impact and foster community growth.

Tips for Feng Shui Enthusiasts to Conduct Research

Feng shui enthusiasts can also take part in the research process, contributing valuable insights and expanding the knowledge base. Here are some specific tips for getting started:

• Use Online Tools for Research: Take advantage of free online tools such as Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com). Set alerts for keywords like ‘feng shui’ to stay updated on new studies. Platforms like ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net) and SemanticScholar (https://www.semanticscholar.org) can also provide access to relevant academic content. Many papers are open-source and free to download.
• AI Search Engines: Use AI-based search engines like Perplexity (https://www.perplexity.ai) to gather diverse information on feng shui.
• Keyword Variations: Experiment with different keyword variations such as ‘fengshui,’ ‘feng-shui,’ and ‘feng shui’ to capture a wide range of resources. The results you find can vary significantly depending on your keyword choices and how you include or exclude terms.
• Natural Language Queries: When using AI search engines, ask questions using natural language for more intuitive results. For example, you could type, ‘What are the main principles of feng shui?’ to get more detailed and easy-to-understand answers. Another example might be, ‘What are the key feng shui interventions for bedrooms?’ to get specific, actionable suggestions.

Start by exploring online resources, reading articles, and looking into studies conducted by experts. You can use platforms like Google Scholar to find academic papers for trusted content, resources, training and more. It’s also beneficial to document your own observations and experiences, noting the impacts of different feng shui adjustments in your own environment. When sharing your findings, remember to cite your sources in the text and provide a list of references at the end, to contribute to the collective understanding and credibility of feng shui.

Take Part in PhD Research: Feng Shui and Environmental Psychology – Exploring Bedroom and Workplace Design Preferences
My current PhD research at Liverpool John Moores University focuses on the intersection of feng shui principles with environmental psychology, aiming to uncover empirical correlations for some feng shui principles in bedrooms and workplaces. We spend about two-thirds of our lives in bedrooms and work/study spaces, and understanding how these environments affect us can significantly improve our sleep quality, productivity, and overall well-being — this is what my research is all about. By grounding feng shui practices in structured academic research, I hope to contribute to a broader understanding that can be embraced not just by feng shui practitioners, but also by the wider public, who may often view feng shui as a purely mystical practice. I’d be incredibly grateful if you could complete my research survey on Exploring Bedroom and Workplace Design Preferences. Your input would be a huge help to my research, and it should only take about 15-25 minutes.

Your voice matters – It will help to design better spaces for living and working.

Here’s the link to the study: https://ljmu.questionpro.eu/bedroom-workplace

Jan Cisek, MSc, FSSA, is a feng shui consultant and environmental psychologist with decades of expertise in both disciplines. He’s based in London, UK. More: https://www.fengshuilondon.net