As an environmental philosophy in traditional Chinese culture, feng shui's core is to influence the state of life by adjusting the harmonious relationship between people and the environment. Regarding whether it can change fortune, it can be viewed rationally from the following angles： ### 1. **Psychological cues and behavioral guidance** -**Scientific explanation**: Feng shui layout (such as clean space and reasonable lighting) will directly affect people's psychological comfort, thereby indirectly improving decision-making quality and work efficiency. For example, a study room with plenty of light and a seat against the wall ("backed by a mountain") may enhance a sense of security and concentration. -**Case **: Some financial institutions in Central, Hong Kong, deliberately adopt a "ring-around" office layout (jade belt ring-waist pattern). Although the direct effect on performance cannot be verified, the employee satisfaction survey shows that the environmental comfort is high. ### 2. **Environmental optimization and practical value** -**Airflow and health**: The "Tibetan wind gathering qi" emphasized by feng shui coincides with the ventilation design in modern architecture. Transparent houses in the north and south can indeed reduce the growth of mold and reduce the risk of respiratory diseases. -**Data reference**: A 2018 study by Tsinghua University found that the transaction price of second-hand houses that conform to the principles of traditional feng shui (such as avoiding roadblocks and staying away from high-voltage lines) is on average 5-8% higher in the same area, reflecting the market's recognition of the environment. ### 3. **The placebo effect of cultural beliefs** - **Psychological research**: Cambridge University experiments showed that subjects who were told to "use lucky items" increased their self-confidence by 23% in subsequent tests. This shows that feng shui items (such as crystals) may have a positive impact through psychological cues. -**Precautions**: Excessive dependence on feng shui may lead to avoiding real problems (such as using "guilty people" to explain workplace contradictions and ignoring one's own shortcomings). ### 4. **Exaggerated publicity of commercial marketing** -**Industry chaos**: A survey by the Taiwan Consumer Federation found that 78% of the "feng shui fortune-changing services" have false promises (such as a 3-month promotion guarantee), and the average fee is 2-3 times the monthly salary. -**Rational suggestion**: Major decisions (home purchase, investment) should give priority to realistic factors such as location and cost performance, and feng shui should be used as a supplementary reference. ### Practical advice： -**Basic adjustment**: Keep the home clean and tidy and the debris is not outdated (Feng shui is called "cleaning up the bad qi"). This kind of cost-free approach is worth trying. -**Key principles**: Avoid opposite mirror beds in the bedroom (affecting sleep quality), and avoid facing the bathroom in the kitchen (hygiene considerations). These are of practical significance. -**Risk aversion**: Beware of "feng shui masters" who require high prices to purchase specific ornaments. The real feng shui adjustment focuses on the optimization of spatial functions. **Conclusion**: Feng shui is like a "Chinese-style solution" to interior design. Its value lies in promoting healthy interaction between people and the environment, not supernatural life-changing. Only by maintaining rational cognition, using it as one of the tools for life optimization, and cooperating with one's own efforts, can it have a positive impact on fortune.