An Interview With Angel de Para
Feng Shui Times
January 4, 2006

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1. How long have you been practicing Feng Shui (professionally and personally)?

I have been involved in Feng Shui personally for over five years. When my involvement in Feng Shui first began, I had no interest in practicing it professionally since I was self-employed and owned/operated a successful aviation company. It all started one day when I did my first audit/consultation and that person referred my name to someone else - now, two and a half years later, I am practicing Feng Shui full-time with an average of 6-10 Feng Shui\'s weekly.

2. How did it all started? Where did you begin with Feng Shui and what exactly piqued your interest in it?

It all began years ago when my wife, accompanying a co-worker, visited a very well known and famous astrologer/psychic. She came home in tears after hearing she was destined to have a short life. In my efforts to comfort her, I learned about different kinds of divination; intrigued on how a person could know so much about you based on your date of birth. After six years of research I became discouraged because although it is remarkable how a person\'s future or destiny could be predicted, it still offered no solutions. Then one day I came across a book on Feng Shui. I started looking for explanations to certain patterns in our lives. For example, why did my wife have three car accidents, why did her car get stolen and why did she get mugged all shortly after moving into our house. Why were all these things happening to her and nothing was happening to me? I was doing great - my business was blossoming and things were going very smoothly. Authentic classical Feng Shui as taught by Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai was the system that could accurately explain the reasons why things were happening as they were.

3. Which Feng Shui Masters have you specifically studied with? And any other qualifications you may have taken professionally or otherwise?

Although I have studied with several other world renown Feng Shui "teachers", I credit my education and knowledge of Feng Shui to who I feel has been my true Master and mentor, Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai. Among other achievements, I am a fourth level Feng Shui Mastery graduate and am a certified licensed instructor for the school. I am the Florida Representative and am a Fellow Associate Member of the Yap Cheng Hai Center of Excellence.

4. What drives you on? Many people might be content to study simple Feng Shui from books but you have chosen to spend time and money studying this subject. Why?

My drive stems from my desire to help people and make a positive difference in my clients\' lives and to ease my clients\' suffering. If the subject of Feng Shui was so simple, we would all be Masters after reading a few books. There are simple Feng Shui books, i.e. in New Age Feng Shui, then there are authentic Feng Shui books referred to as classical text. This "classical text" has historical meaning and precedent and unless you study Feng Shui from a Master who belongs to a lineage who could unlock the secrets of the formulas in the hidden meaning of the classical text, the true essence of the text cannot be revealed.

5. What is the Feng Shui scene in U.S.A. like? How about your hometown in Miami?

New Age Feng Shui has been circulating and growing in popularity during the last several years - it is only recently that an awareness of classical authentic Feng Shui has begun to surface. When I first became aware and developed an interest in "compass" (authentic) Feng Shui, I remember placing phone calls all over the United States and locally, asking teachers of other schools of Feng Shui if they knew of anybody in Miami or Florida who taught/practiced it. The consistent answer was no. Now, several years later, the ratio is 80% who practice "New Age Feng Shui" and 20% practicing classical Feng Shui. Thanks to Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai and other Feng Shui masters bringing their teachings to the State of Florida, the awareness and interest in classical Feng Shui is steadily rising.

6. Are there any specific landmarks (natural or otherwise) in Miami that have special Feng Shui significance?

Not in Miami. There are neighborhoods and areas which are branded with having either good or bad Feng Shui characteristics as can be explained by authentic Feng Shui only, however, there are no specific landmarks which have Feng Shui significance.

7. There are so many Feng Shui schools/branches now. What is the difference between commercial and classical Feng Shui? Which one do you advocate?

Commercial Feng Shui, in my opinion, has one purpose - to sell products as "so called" cures. This is easy to understand because we live in a society that if we have a headache, we take a pill for our suffering. Therefore, if we are having a problem in our life as a result of bad Feng Shui, commercial Feng Shui will identify it and maybe through the use of superstition - sell cures. In my opinion, there is only one true school and that is Classical Feng Shui. This school involves the study of the environment and how its energies interact with a dwelling and which individual is best suited to take advantage of that situation. It is an art with many complexities which involves a firm grasp on how to apply Feng Shui theories and not merely recommending tangible cures.

8. From your experiences, what is the most common reaction when your students/clients are exposed to classical Feng Shui?

Usually first time students are overwhelmed, i.e., a lot of them are still under the general impression that their finances are easily fixed by placing a plant in the "so called" finance corner or they could enhance their relationship corner by placing items in pairs, etc. Classical Feng Shui is much more mathematical and scientifically based. When I go into a client\'s house, I like to confirm my chart by asking specific questions about certain events which have happened in the past. Usually, my clients interpret my instant knowledge of their personal affairs as my being "psychic" because of its accuracy.

9. As you might know, the First Annual World Classical Feng Shui Conference 2002 will be held in Cologne, Germany next March 8th - 11th. How do you think this event will benefit the Feng Shui world?

I believe the conference is very much needed because it will expand the international exposure and awareness of authentic classical Feng Shui worldwide.

10. Any last words for our readers?

The growing popularity of Feng Shui is rising rapidly and therefore, the demand for Feng Shui Professionals is steadily increasing. We should honor the system that was set forth by our ancestors and should not tarnish its imagine and ensure its integrity.


About Angel De Para

Angel de Para began his career not in the art of Authentic Feng Shui ? but rather in the technology of aviation. He is professionally trained and FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) certified in the physics of aviation. He successfully owned and operated ADP Aviation Incorporated for twelve years. His clients included numerous FAA contracts and commercial airlines.

When he discovered Feng Shui, Angel became intrigued with the mathematical application of the classic Feng Shui theories and their impact on human behavior, corporate situations and environmental behaviors. He realized that his passion - both for physics and logic were also the basis for Authentic Feng Shui theories. He discovered that all human behavior as well as environmental changes could be explained through the mathematical application of Feng Shui.

As Angel began to practice Feng Shui, he saw incredible results in his clients\' lives and businesses. His own Feng Shui business grew at such a rapid pace that he was forced to make a choice between his aviation career and his career as a Feng Shui Consultant. With Feng Shui he could follow his passion for mathematical applications as well as fulfill his dedication to the prosperity of his clients - thus Feng Shui became his sole profession.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Angel de Para has studied Feng Shui all over the world including Taiwan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Penang, Bangkok.

As a world renowned instructor of Feng Shui, Angel has taught and been invited to lecture extensively throughout the United States and countries throughout the world including Asia where Feng Shui has its origins.

Angel has designed numerous homes, corporate headquarters, land developments and other multi-million dollar projects for several developers within the United States as well as Mexico, South America, Honduras, Bangkok, Curacao, Peru and Asia.

Discovering the hidden truths that lie in the ancient texts of the Feng Shui masters is what drives Angel to constantly explore the Classic Feng Shui theories for new patterns that ultimately enable him to achieve greater personal and professional success for his clients\' diverse needs.

Angel de Para\'s experience and expertise give his clients a leading edge in today\'s competitive environment and has made him one of the most sought after counselors to the most influential people in the world.

Prominent business leaders, public officials and celebrities trust Angel for his expertise, credibility and confidentiality.