Voyage Austin Article
Susan is interviewed for Voyage Austin…
Oct 17, 2021
Today we’d like to introduce you to Susan Domelsmith Cabral.
Susan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey with Feng Shui started in 2010 when I worked with interior designer Emilia Rich to redesign my jewelry office using some basics of the practice. I became immediately obsessed with the method and read every book I could find, some of which literally fell into my hands (fate!). I then attended seminars in New York including a series with Feng Shui master William Spear. During that time, I was still working full time in the fashion industry, and Feng Shui became a favorite hobby as I helped friends in need with advice and consultations. At the perfect timing, I was introduced to Feng Shui master Roger Green of the New York School of Feng Shui and attended training to receive certification. This line of study was exactly what I had been seeking for years – a deep study of the ancient classical methods and calculations, training in this mode is remarkably difficult to find in the west, to build on my expertise and years of study in the more intuitive form school method.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Looking back, everything always happens at the right time. I was pregnant when I was launching my business in Austin, and I was a bit over-ambitious with thinking I could bounce right back into work after my son was born. During those postpartum months, I realized that I needed a deep rest and break. Over the years of running several businesses, I’ve learned to listen to the needs of my body and continue intuitively with my work. I took some time to rest and bond with my baby and then the consultations started flowing again. The business was really gaining steam when the pandemic hit, which obviously put a stop to in-person consultations for a while. I was already well set up with a virtual practice, but I really missed the home and business site visits. With vaccinations on the rise, it is still a bit tricky navigating home visits, and I have really had to strengthen my lungs to be able to talk for 3-4 hours straight while wearing a mask.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I am a certified Feng Shui consultant specializing in home and business evaluations. My most popular consultation is the New Home Package where I prepare the home for my clients to move in. It is a pretty comprehensive session in which I evaluate an energetic map called the bagua to suggest elemental support for each sector, cleanse lingering energy from past tenants or construction, align furnishings to my clients’ lucky directions, and bless the home for their future together. I also do this service for businesses and homes which need a refresh of energy. It is so fun and rewarding for me. I always have the best clients, and I love feeling like I am really making a difference and improving their lives.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
The intuition training that I have been practicing since 2010 is essential in my work. Also, my degrees in Psychology and Studio Art inform my interactions and suggestions every day.
Pricing:
Consultations range from $120-775
Contact Info:
Email: info@clearspacefengshui.com
Website: https://www.clearspacefengshui.com
Faq
Your questions answered
Still have more questions? Send us an email: info@clearspacefengshui.com We are here to help!
What is Feng Shui and how does it work?
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese system for arranging spaces to improve balance, harmony, and well-being. It examines how layout, furniture placement, color, and environmental elements influence the flow of energy (chi) and how that energy affects daily life, health, relationships, and prosperity.
Is Feng Shui a religion?
No. Feng Shui is not a religion. It is a practical design and energy-based system rooted in observation of nature and environmental patterns. Feng Shui can be practiced alongside any spiritual belief system -- or none at all.
What are the benefits?
Feng Shui helps improve the function and energy flow of homes, offices, and commercial spaces. Clients often experience greater clarity, vitality, productivity, and emotional ease after implementing Feng Shui recommendations. Feng Shui can also support positive shifts in relationships, financial flow, and overall harmony.
What happens during a session?
Our flagship offering begins with a conversation about your goals and how you use your space. Customized energetic maps of your home or business are prepared in advance, using Classical Feng Shui systems, including the Bagua, Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai), Flying Star Feng Shui, and incorporating your own personal Ming Gua lucky directions. During the session, we review your floor plan and walk through each area with specific recommendations for layout, furniture placement, color, elemental, and energetic balance. After the consultation, you receive a detailed written summary and a follow up email with relevant links or items to incorportate. In-person consultations also include a space clearing and energetic reset. Sessions are equally effective whether conducted in person or virtually.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, virtual Feng Shui consultations are available worldwide. Upload your floor plan and photos in advance, and Susan will guide you through personalized Feng Shui adjustments as if you were working on-site.
What types of spaces do you work with?
Residential homes, apartments, offices, studios, and commercial spaces. Susan also also collaborates with developers, architects, and designers on pre-construction Feng Shui reviews to support optimal flow, comfort, and long-term value from the planning stage.
How should I prepare for my Feng Shui session?
Before your consultation, please share your floor plan, address, and birthdates (used to calculate lucky directions) at least one week in advance. It’s also helpful to consider which areas of life you’d like to support, such as health, relationships, career, or finances. If you don’t have a floor plan, an easy-to-use tool will be provided to help you create one. Other than that, leave your place how it usually is! It is best for Susan to see how you are authentically using your space.
How soon will I notice results?
Some clients notice shifts in energy and clarity immediately, while others experience gradual changes over weeks or months. Results depend on consistency and how fully the recommendations are implemented. Many clients report long-term improvements as the space continues to support them.
Can Feng Shui help a home sell faster?
Yes. Feng Shui can make a home feel more welcoming, balanced, and emotionally appealing to buyers. Feng Shui for selling, combined with space clearing, can help refresh a property’s energy and support a smoother, more aligned sales process.
