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About Dean French

Meet Feng Shui Consultant and Chinese Astrologer Dean French

His Mission

Feng Shui and Chinese astrology are two ancient practices that people have been using for thousands of years. These principles allow practitioners to work with the forces of nature instead of against them to live more peaceful and mindful lives. Dean French uses these ancient teachings to help his clients create spaces that allow them to live in harmony with the energy that flows into and through each space.

dean french with luo pan to measure feng shui compass direction

Dean’s Story

Dean never intended on becoming a Feng Shui consultant. However, when faced with difficulties in his own life, he turned to Feng Shui design and Chinese Astrology to clear his own mind and remove the barriers in his life that prevented him from feeling fulfilled. He has combined his knowledge of BaZi Chinese astrology (the four pillars of destiny) and Feng Shui with his background in both science and property sales to help others enjoy more fulfilling lives.

Extensive Knowledge of Many Schools of Thought

Dean French has studied many different schools of thought, from the most popular methods, including 8 Mansions, Flying Stars Feng Shui, and the Black Hat Sect, to more advanced methods including Xuan Kong Da Gua and San He and San Yuen Yuen Ga. All these different schools of thought have deeply enriched his knowledge of the art form.

An Experienced Chinese Astrologer

In addition to his work as a Feng Shui consultant, Dean French is a well respected Chinese astrologers, regularly contributing to the Wellbeing Astrology magazine in Australia. He has experience with both Solar and Lunar BaZi Chinese astrology. He brings his extensive knowledge of Chinese zodiac signs, the Four Pillars of Destiny, and more to each of his clients.

This allows him to truly understand his clients on a deeper level so he can help them create the best spaces for their most authentic selves and maximize the function of each room.

Feng Shui for Any Space

Whether you need to optimize an office space for maximum productivity or create the ultimate place to unwind, Feng Shui interior design can help you get more from each room in your home. Dean French has years of experience with Feng Shui design. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge through his website, course, and one-on-one consulting sessions. He also believes that all spaces, from apartments to larger homes, can benefit from the principles of Feng Shui design.

This allows him to truly understand his clients on a deeper level so he can help them create the best spaces for their most authentic selves and maximize the function of each room.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did you start your feng shui journey?

The book was by Simon Brown, called “Practical Feng Shui”. At the time I was working in the mining industry as a Research Chemist, my daughter was on the way and I was looking for something more in life than just work, eat, sleep, repeat. From that point, I became almost a Feng Shui and New Age junkie, devouring information on as many topics as I could, including but not limited to Feng Shui.

What made you turn Feng Shui into your profession?

It was a kind of natural progression. I used to do the houses friends and family for practise while I studied. I started a part-time business in 2004 just by leaving my cards at a local new age shop. 

Do most people only call for Feng Shui services when they encounter difficulties?

Majority is yes there were problems before they called, mostly to do with money. There are clients who have had me help their relationships, some for fertility, and some for helping to solve health problems.

What’s one thing on your Feng Shui journey that did that you didn’t expect?

Just the sheer number of people out there who are honest and hardworking that are struggling.

Modern society has made it more and more difficult just to maintain the status quo, let alone get ahead in life. This is without even taking the pandemic into account.

In your opinion, what is the most important part of Feng Shui?

Getting to know the client’s situation and where they would like their life path to lead towards. 

From there, knowing the BaZi Chinese Astrology for both the Lunar and Solar methods gives me insight into their individual opportunities and challenges. 

Once this is complete, I interweave their Feng Shui directions with the landforms and compass calculations to see what quality of Chi they are receiving and how I can improve it. 

The reality is that there is no real “most important” part to a good Feng Shui consultation, every small part counts towards a bigger whole.

What makes you feel inspired?

I love hearing from clients and students when they have a breakthrough moment such as a health problem that goes away or a sudden increase in wealth. When everyday people get the chance to make a leap forward is the most inspiring thing of all to me.

When I get this sort of news, it motivates me to refine my knowledge and skills even further.

What are three books on Feng Shui you’d recommend?

That’s a difficult question, and depends a lot on the knowledge level of the reader. 

I think everyone could do with a copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Feng Shui by Elizabeth Moran and Master Joseph Yu. This gives a great primer into the world of traditional Feng Shui.

Eva Wong’s book “A Master Course in Feng Shui” is a bit more complicated but still accessible for beginners and intermediate levels.

Thirdly a great book for BaZi learners is Derek Walters “Chinese Astrology”.