Modern Western culture has suffered in degrees from ignorance of this science, and further suffered by associating it with social negatives and religious heresy, superstition, and other publicly debauched spiritual and metaphysical, and energetic practices. This deficiency of knowledge is in part a kickback from the political suppression of a beautiful set of sciences which once anciently flourished in Europe. Metaphysics and Energetics deal with real but subtle natural phenomenon, and should not be confused with spiritualism, or spirituality. Metaphysical experiences are not spiritual experiences, although spiritual experiences may have metaphysical or energetic attendances. This is because metaphysical and energetic laws are subject to and governed by spiritual laws and powers. Highly spiritually developed beings (in the flesh or not in the flesh) understand the metaphysical, and energetic realities, and can harmonize with them or control them. Metaphysical occurances may affect, but do not control spirit beings --but then, that is another topic.
Eastern (or, Asian/Oriental) culture has benefited tremendously from a knowledge of many of the facets of energetic science, including Feng Shui. Eastern culture has traditionally had little of the constraints of the Western culturally adapted Judeo-Christian ethic ( which has very little to do with Jehovah and the real Christ or the related teachings); and, therefore was able to develop a common sense and practical use of energetics, including Feng Shui. In a sense, it is unfortunate that historic Eastern culture has largely lacked the beautifully coordinate teachings if the Old and New Testament, and related documents records and works, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Book of Mormon, the Torah and the related overlying and interlinking spiritual genealogy. (No, the genaelogy is not perfectly coherent --what is; and the cohesiveness I refer to is contrversial among some --again, what else is new; but taken as a whole, there is much power in each and all together.). But, spirituality is not lacking in Asia. Metaphysics, including energetic science is a bridge to spirituality, and a bridge of a high order.
A thorough study of the recognized teachings and revelations of God Almighty and Jesus [this generally is intended to include the study of God in its myriad non destructive forms], inevitably lead to a discovery --or at least an awareness -- of metaphysical laws, occurances and realities; and a study of metaphysics, and the practice of focused harmonization with its laws paves a road to enlightenment and a knowledge of God.
If, we in our lives, can combine the understanding of metaphysical and energetic laws, the knowledge of modern Western interpreted natural science, and the strength of a relationship with God, we will likely come as close to joy, peace and transcendence as mortality allows.
Feng Shui is a type of knowledge, science and practice that has occurred in all traditional societies in various eras. These sciences have emerged simply because their realities exists. Although in many ways subtle in their manifestations, their effects are discernable by the astute observer.

A related example is somewhat evidenced in the pyramid type structures, and upper potions of the pyramid structures, that can be readily seen throughout the world. These pyramids structures occur in every land continent and major island. Interestingly, from an aerial view, they all line up in a type of pattern. The relationship between Feng Shui and the pyramids is that the pyramids encompass much of energetic science. These structures all line up consistently with the compass, are located in specially energetic (and auspicious) places, and they change the energy flow of the immediate vicinity, and in some cases the entire region. They also have a form and presence of their own which can be felt and measured. Their consistency and power are undeniable. They follow strict rules in construction. And, while they are subject to the deterioration of nature, and the misguided alterations of man, they survive from a another time period in a way that little else does. Other interesting and ancient archetypal structures that also survive likewise have unique energetic qualities, and affect the environment around them.

Feng Shui attempts to explain and codify the rules that various related natural energy (simply called Ch'i) follows. The most straightforward application of Feng Shui deals mainly with earthly surface effects; advanced application encompasses cosmic energy (e.g Feng Shui Astrology, 9 Star Ki, etc.), and some forms of subterranean energy and earth energy. Various manifestations of energetic science have existed in other forms by other names, and will continue to manifest in perhaps new ways with new names. While a vast study, and a lifelong journey, for many dedicated practitioners, the study of Feng Shui can help simplify the study of energetic complex phenomenon.