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If you think selecting your wedding date from a store-bought book is good enough think again. Determining a couple's auspicious wedding date has a lot more science behind it and can only be done by expert practitioners like feng shui master David Tong of CMG Consulting. We think it's the best investment your could do for a happy ever after! Here are 5 burning questions for the guru himself.
What happens during a wedding-date consultation?
It usually takes about 40 minutes to an hour, depending on the couple's questions. The couple should provide me with their birth dates, times of birth, parents' zodiac signs, dialect groups and when they want to hold their wedding. From these details, I derive their ba zi, which is crucial in selecting an auspicious wedding date. Like our DNA, the ba zi is unique to each individual. I will then use the information to pick the dates and present them in a report.
Can I just pick out a date from a bookstore-bought Chinese almanac?
Dates from the Chinese almanac are "generic" and not ideal for wedding-date selection. Since everyone has a unique ba zi, an auspicious date for one person does not mean it's auspicious for another. A good date in the Chinese almanac can still be inauspicious if it's incompatible with the couple's ba zi.
What happens if a couple's ba zi reveals that their marriage won't work out?
I drop hints but won't say too much, unless the couple is open-minded. I would suggest that they come in for a full ba zi consultation, so that I can advise them on potential problems, as well as things they can do to prevent anything bad from happening.
What is included in your wedding package?
The package includes the selection of dates and timings for the solemnisation and customary ceremony, guo da li (sending the betrothal gifts), an chuang (setting bridal bed), hair-combing ceremony and explanation of Chinese wedding customs, traditions and taboos. The couple receives a guide on Chinese customs for easy reference.
Can couples of other races consult you?
Yes! Feng shui is not a religion. It is a combination of metaphysical science and astrology. My clients are of various races and religions.
