Here's why:
* Subjunctive mood is used to express a hypothetical situation, a wish, or a suggestion.
* The sentence uses the phrase "If I were you," which is a classic indicator of the subjunctive mood. It suggests a hypothetical scenario, not a factual one.
* The verb "were" is the subjunctive form of "to be" in this context. It's not the typical indicative form "was."
* The verb "would consult" is also in the subjunctive mood, expressing a hypothetical action that would occur under the given condition.
Let me know if you'd like more examples of the subjunctive mood!