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Dear Daniel,
1. The concept: "If one cannot see it, it no longer becomes a threat." applies here.
2. What you basically need to do is to protect your `windows' and the `back door'.
What you need to do, is to; if you have a window or back door, stand inside the house facing outwards.
If the poison arrow cuts thru or can be seen pointed into the house, this is where the house `becomes' vulnerable.
Should there be poison arrows aimed at a window, you can resort to use a thicker curtain or close the windows.
For the backdoor, close it when not in use.
This is how, we should `protect' our house. Those areas that allow poison arrows to `fly' in.
The same should be done to check the various windows in the house.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/28/00 1:36:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello Cecil and Robert,
I like the new features you
have added to your site!
About Sha qi, we live in a
house with 7 glasshouses
behind us. All 7 have pointy
rooves that all face directly
to the back of our house.
I assume that this is sha qi?
What can you advise me to do?
Thanks!
Daniel.
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Dear "UnKnown",
1. Usually, the placement of a water positions at certain locations, need further analysis (if possible).
2. Placing a water position can be analysed under:
2.1 Is there a poison arrow?
As mentioned in previous messages, Hong Kong Feng Shui practitioners have a `habit' of advising their clients to place a fish tank e.g. at a window to counteract a poison arrow or Sha Qi of e.g. a lone lamp post.
This is to neutralise the Sha Qi.
2.2 To `activate' water star or enhance Qi.
Such as the use of fountains or water positions.
Here, some Feng Shui practitioners either:-
- Use their `feelings' to suggest a location.
(Closer to the Shapes and Form School)
- Others use the Flying Star and then recommend a location.
3. Generally, West is a Yin location (setting sun) as opposed to the East, Yang location.
Thus one way of looking at it is that water is also `yin'. Because it is fluid. Too much water may create a too yin location.
In addition, especially if there are large trees or lots of trees outside the house. As mentioned, trees themselves are Yang, but the shade it provides, may create a more yin environment.
4. I have to use the Yin and Yang concept to elaborate, as we do not know the full details of you and your family or your house's audit details.
5. Another factor could be to watch out the sickness and misfortune numbers under the Flying Star in the home.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/27/00 2:54:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I've read articles that
water/fish tanks should not be
placed on the west side of a
house. Is is true? But
according to the geomancer I
consulted about one and a half
years ago, who based on my
family members' birth dates,
said that we should place a
water tank on the west of our
house. How would this affect
us? Cause my children have
been falling sick for quite
some time.
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Dear Anon,
1. So far, there is any mentioned anywhere that keeping family pictures/portaits in the bedroom is bad.
2. Ideally, often, a picture of both the married couples (especially a selected wedding photo is placed on a photo frame and placed on a side table or some hang it on the wall (above the headrest) of the bed.
3. It is still acceptable to have photos of the family e.g. the children with the parents in the bedroom.
4. Usually for pictures/portrait of the deceased relatives, it is usually not placed in the bedroom. Especially so, if the eyes of the deceased has been "painted" in a ceremony.
What is "painted" eyes?
This is where, when someone dies, and if a family would like to worship their `ancestor'. For example, their father or mother.
Sometime during the funeral ceremony, for example, the eldest son would carry the picture of his father on his back. The `Master of Ceremony' would then use a Chinese brush with black paint to paint the `eyes' of the picture.
Here, this is symbolic of giving the portait or picture, `eyes' to see.
5. Thus if one has a picture or portait with `painted' eyes, it is the custom not to place the picture/portait in the bedroom.
Here, the bedroom is considered a `dirty' place. This range from one may most likely change their clothes etc... It is thus considered disrespectful to let a `family' member see one...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/1/00 11:41:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Is keeping family
pictures/portraits in the
bedroom bad? Tanks.
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1. The Furama Hotel is in the shape of fingers raising upwards to the sky.
2. It looks wavy and is considered the water element.
3. A picture of a typical restuarant front is also shown.
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1. This is an old temple, in the heart of the central business district.
2. One unique feature is the burning of a `longevity' or spiral incense. There are lots of it strung across the court yard. -
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Dear Anon,
1. Dyed eggs are eggs, placed in hot water and red edible dye.
2. Red is an auspicious colour.
3. Birthday
6, 8 or 12 eggs are boiled with the red edible dye. No. of eggs boiled depending on the number of family members.
4. Baby's One Month Celebration
2, 4 or 6 eggs are given out plus other gifts such as `treats' are given out. Nowadays, eggs and a full rounded each cake are given out to relative and friends.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/27/00 2:24:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
What is the significance of
the dyed egg? Why are the egg
colored with dyes and for what
occasion they are used.
Thanks.
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Dear Kathleen,
1. Frankly, Feng Shui is never meant to be used as a marketing tool.
2. The only think that Feng Shui can help is that if the house has good Feng Shui attributes, and if the buyer can be `convinced' that it has good Feng Shui for them, this would be an added advantage.
3. Some Feng Shui practitioners who use basic or elementary Feng Shui, would suggest one paint the main door Red or pink. To them, they feel that it would hasten the sale of the house.
In my opinion, there is no proof that it would work. Worse, as the first impression counts, a red or pink door may even be a turn off for some people.
(The rational for pink or red is the belief that red or pink is either associated with PR or marketing i.e. fire, or vibrant activity or yang).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/26/00 3:17:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Is there something that I can
do to speed the sale of my
home and also help me find a
new home? I am limited to a 4
by 2 block area near my son's
school.
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Dear Anon,
1. When we consider water, water in a fish tank is usually slower moving.
2. While a fountain, stirs up the water and faster moving.
3. There is no concrete measure as to how beneificial `qi' if any from a fountain or fish tank is.
4. But, based on Feng Shui concepts, because, water movement e.g. water flow, mixed with `air' is more vibrant and faster moving.
5. Based on the `faster' moving water, it is thus recommended that between having a fountain or a fish tank, a fountain would be considered having a higher potential of generating `qi' or stirring of the air, mixed with water.
6. When one talks about a fountain or even an artificial waterfall, it is not about the size of a fish tank but one much bigger than that.
7. If we consider examining a fish tank with one in the interior of the home, most likely the water fountain is small. It is also in the interior so, there is not much comparison between a fish tank and such a small water fountain.
8. A good Flying Star location is one where the water star can be activated.
Is a fish tank, a mountain?
Human beings have a habit to go out and buy what they read.
There are various types of `fish tank'.
The correct type of fish tank to activate the water star is not our idea of a tall fish tank.
As the word water suggest, it should be as low as possible. So that there can be clear space.
But our stereo type idea of a fish tank is that it is seating on four legs and quite tall.
So how can this be activating the WATER star, I wonder?
Traditionally, when Hong Kong practitioners advise the use of the fish tank is that it is usually placed e.g. near to the window in full view of the poison arrow i.e. a lone lamp post. Here, the fish tank is tall.
Thus, if one `THINKS' that all fish tanks are created equally, are in for a shock!
How can a tall object, e.g. a full height fish tank be considered, in the true sense, activating the water star?
Perhaps, it is best to be naive and forget what was mentioned here. Many would still have a sense of happiness thinking that they are activating the water star.
Would one be prepared to construct a low e.g. 3 feet low pond in the house to rear Koi fishes. `Water star' conform to such a situation.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/26/00 1:11:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Would appreciate your advise
on the above.
As you have mentioned, water
fountains are
used to "generate" beneficial
"chi", how?
The flow of the water? or the
sound of the
water? What about a fish tank
with a
"overhead filter"? water is
flowing from
the "overhead" filter back
into the tank,
and it does have the sound of
flowing water?
What would be a good flying
star location
to place a fish tank?
I'm a strong earth person.
Thanks
Warmest Regards.
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Dear Anon,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/26/00 8:01:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Thanks for your replies to my
queries on underground water
and metal bed. Please clarify
- you said running water,
whereas the dampness in the
ground seems to be like
seepage from some underground
sewer pipe. Because later, the
ground does dry off a bit.
Will this still be underground
water? Also my bedroom is next
to the bathroom.
Water need not be running underground but if it is due to leaks which causes `invisible vapours', there is some cause and concern.
It is the `vapours' that one should be more concerned of. Thus vapour, either from underground or leaks that cause the ground to become damp, is said to release `vapours' although, it may not be seen by the naked eye.QuotePlease tell me the name of a
good fengshui consultant in
Mumbai,India. There are some
who also write columns, but a
lot of it deals with what you
call 'peanuts fengshui'!
Apologies, I do not know of any.QuoteAnd I just don't want more
confusion. Or if its not
asking too much, could I send
you a scanned layout of my
flat with details, and you
could help?
Yes, you can sent a scanned layout of where the dampness is. But, it may not be totally possible to see how far it spread.
However, it is still best to determine where the leak occurs and if possible, seal it. If not, try to, if you can, sleep in a location that is free of the damp.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
1. Most of the time, Hong Kong practitioners use the Fish Tank (with goldfish) to neutralise sha qi. Such as to neutralise a lamp post which is considered the wood element (Because if one imagine a tree, it is tall and thin like a lamp post.
2. Usually, most of the practitioners should have an understanding of Flying Star theory. If so, they should be able to advise their clients whether or not, rocks (earth) may or may not be detrimental to a sector.
3. So they should be able to advise their clients when not to place rocks = earth at certain sectors. Because earth, if placed in a `Big Earth' or also called 5 yellow (because Big Earth = 5 and earth is yellow), may cause great misfortune.
4. Another consideration is that `5 earth' or wrongly enhancing earth especially 5 yellow can be detrimental as it causes misfortune.
The `biggest worry' is that Earth element is strongest in between all seasons.
5. Unlike other elements which is strongest only in a season of a year, earth element, is strongest nearly throughout the year (as mentioned, in-between each season.
6. Thus, some authors, `spread' the fear that one must only watch out for deadly `5 yellows' at the North is but just a frozen snapshot.
7. Because of time-dimensons, it does not always stay at the North, but if one does a Monthly, Daily or even hourly, into seconds Flying Star, it can be `nearly everywhere'.
But it is ridiculous to suggest that we must track the stars flying right up to daily or even hourly. This is time consuming also.
8. Thus if we use the Flying Star this would account for human suffering or misfortune occuring unexpectedly.
9. As for the use of plants, is that under the Destructive cycle, metal destroys wood.
Assuming the `cure' is to neutralise wood i.e. the lamp post, some practitioners feel that gold fishes (representing the metal element) i.e. GOLD represents metal may be weakened, by having plants in the fish tank (to some of these practitioners no matter how small it is).
10. In my opinion, it is still acceptable to have a few plants in the fish tank. But do not turn it into a fish tank `jungle'.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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(Note: For those who have not seen a `Tiger balm' medicated oil, check out this link:
http://www.tigerbalm.com )
According to the description of this external medicine, it is used for the symptomatic relief of muscular aches and pains, sprains, insect bites, itching, headache. It is gently rubbed on affected parts.
It contains: mehtnol, campor, mint old, clove oil, cajuput oil and paraffin.
No, there is no evidence to suggest that carrying the tiger balm is `detriment' to luck.
In addition, most of the time, it is kept in the bag and I do not anyone carrying it out openly in their hands.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/25/00 11:51:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear cecil,
Is keeping or carrying tiger
balm with a picture of tiger
with open mouth on the lid
bad. Thanks.
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This link is useful on "Bau-bologie". Which is the Germany study `similiar' with Feng Shui:-
http://www.bau-biologieusa.com/
Quote and Credit from the above site:-
What is Bau-biologie?
The German term "Bau-biologie" means "building biology" or "the relationship between buildings and life" and could be defined as:
The impact of the building environment on human health, and the application of this knowledge to the construction, or modification, of homes and workplaces, and
The holistic interaction between human life and other life-forms with our environment.QuoteOn 4/25/00 7:32:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I read the article about
underground water. Would this
also include an area which was
previously marshland, and now
had been filled in and has
buildings? Both the bldg. I
stayed in previously, and the
current one are of this type.
There is a ground outside my
bedroom and in the mornings it
is terribly wet and damp long
after the sun is in the sky.
And I do have been diagnosed
with a benign lump in the
armpit, and my sister has had
fibroids. So is there a
relation?
Thanks.
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Dear Anon,
1. I understand proper understanding of Feng Shui can be quite confusing.
2. As it is there are authentic Feng Shui theories and many others generated by modern man.
3. Even when we talk about authentic Feng Shui, some can work for MOST of us, some can work for only a FEW people. Others, sounds sensible but may not work all the time.
4. Faced with such a situation, what should we do if we want to continue to apply Feng Shui?
5. The most sensible approach is to:
5.1. Try to apply the theories or concepts that works best for most people.
Here, one has to discern and read up. As there are already a huge resources of geninue questions posted and replied on.
For those who have the time can go thru them and see what generally works. And some which may belong to superstitions or taboos.
Some other theories, perhaps are too general to be applied.
6. Next, should one become confused as to the pile and pile of Feng Shui information, thus set Rankings or Priorities
7. I always try to set rankings or priorities so that we can then see which theory or concept is more important than others.
8. Thus to answer your question as to whether a bed has to be wooden or metal, or use of folding metal bed; we should understand that these are `secondary' to Feng Shui.
Making such decisions as to use a wooden bed, sleep on the floor etc.. does not provide the `Quantum leap' in Feng Shui.
9. I mentioned that 50 percent of the battle with `bad Feng Shui' is won by having a good house with good shapes and form.
10. Thus whether a bed is metal, wood, or even a water bed are `peanuts' Feng Shui.
We have to always look at the bigger picture.
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/25/00 7:12:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
dEAR cECIL,
Thanks for your replies to my
queries.
Tell me, can one be affected
by the kind of bed one sleeps
on? Should one sleep on a
wooden bed only, or can one
also use a folding metal bed?
11. As mentioned above, these are secondary to Feng Shui.
12. There are some Feng Shui practitioners whom I feel have nothing better to do and even go as far as arguing about box beds.
13. As these beds have springs, they argue the amount of metal that goes into them.
14. It is like a Chief Executive Officer, who is paid to make big decisions, come to a point of deciding on taking on the job of reimbursing petty cash of a few dollars to all the staff. Where say, the total petty cash disbursed is up to $50 per month.
15. Is it silly for staff to make an appointment, line up at his office to be reimbursed 50 cents etc...
16. Perhaps, wouldn't it be more fruitful for him to delegate this to his subordinate.QuoteHow does one find out whether
an area has too much earth or
metal or water, etc? And how
does one balance the areas?
17. For balancing sectors, the Flying Star theory can help to determine the various elements at a sector.
18. At Geomany.net, we had a long-time ago, computerised this and sectors that are out of balanced are feedback under the report.
19. Cures are specific to the sector such as the use of 6 metal coins etc...
20. Alternatively, if one consults a FS practitioner, usually the practitioner will advise on the type of `cure' or `balance' to be used.
21. We help our report users, should they need assistance or help with their `cures'.QuoteWhen I sleep, I am directly
under the ceiling fan. Any +ve
or -ve effects?
22. This may be a controversial subject. Some Feng Shui practitioners, in my opinion, if they have nothing else to comment, may spell out `doomsday' messages of the ill effects of sleeping under the ceiling fan.
23. There are always some `quirky' Feng Shui disharmonisers who always try to give bad news, over bad news.
24. But when it comes to giving proper advise, they will still continue to churn up bad news.
25. In the office, if one were to come up with bad news, one is expected to also come up with solutions.
26. Early, this year, a few users here was saying that after reading a book on Feng Shui, with all the negative connotations, they wondered why no solutions are given.
27. Is this `sensational' reporting, to sell fears and thus generate more income for the book?
28. In my opinion, life is short, and one feels confortable with the fan on, this is fine.
Sometimes it is better than having the aircon on as in an aircon environment, air is circulated in a closed environment.
Sometimes baterial (damp air) if the pipe is blocked etc.. may even be bad. The `sick air syndrome'.
29. Some FS practitioners believe that when the `metal' blades circulate, it is like disruption Qi with `metal'.
Some of these blades need not be made of metal. Some could be made with light plastic or wood.QuoteCan one keep plants in the
toilet & bathroom?I have a
moneyplant on the bathroom
ledge, and a thick leaf, non
thorny cactii type plant in
the toilet.
These are small issues and feel free to do what you like.
Doing what you like or enjoy is different from being told, that one must place X here and X there.QuoteMany times I feel very
irritated and vexed for no
reason at all in my present
house. Inspite of it being
quite spacious, I feel
cramped. I am trying to clean
out all the clutter, but stuff
like cupboards just have no
other space to go to. Main
entrance of house faces NE,
and I am a SE house person.
Any simple cleansing/calming
remedy?
It depends on what kind of partipation you allow Feng Shui in your home.
If you are just inquisitve or merely a passer-by, you do not need to do a full audit.
But if you like to find out more, then, you should try to apply firstly, shapes and forms, then find out more about your personal `Eight House', `Flying Star' or Pillars. This would depend on individual as I mentioned, whether to do a full audit or just a `passer-by' of Feng Shui.
Each of us have to decide on the above.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
So long as underground water is still there i.e. running underground, it would most likely fulfill the condition under the articel of the underground water as you had mentioned that the area is still damp.
Most likely the underground water would follow the flow of the tide.
The condition would not exist if the ground does not have underground water or further inland, especially the bedroom is specific above an underground stream.
If there are any specific water course and not entire land, it best to stay away (if it can be avoided).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/25/00 7:32:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I read the article about
underground water. Would this
also include an area which was
previously marshland, and now
had been filled in and has
buildings? Both the bldg. I
stayed in previously, and the
current one are of this type.
There is a ground outside my
bedroom and in the mornings it
is terribly wet and damp long
after the sun is in the sky.
And I do have been diagnosed
with a benign lump in the
armpit, and my sister has had
fibroids. So is there a
relation?
Thanks.
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Dear Elena,
Thanks for the feedback.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/24/00 11:54:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello Cecil: The Triangle Effect works
great for the seafood restaurant I wrote
in about. The owner has seen an
immediate increase in business. They
have not done all the cures yet-I told
them to do one at a time and see if
there are any results. Thanks for
helping me keep my favorite restaurant
open!
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These are pictures of common Chinese style terrace houses of the 1930s.
This row of terrace houses has been turned into a row of (commercial) shophouses.
These terrace houses are in the heart of the Central Business District in Singapore.
Location: Steven Street
Warmest Regards,
Cecil -
This office which is directly `hit' by a `T-junction' where vehicles, move towards it has been in bad shape.
Please wait loading picture (100k)...
The building to the right is not affected as usually cars are parked on that side of the road.
Both buildings to the left and right of this building looks lovely but not for this one. Where the roof is also in disrepair.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil Lee -
It is far worse to practice the wrong things.
I know, finding a reliable FS practitioner is quite difficult, but at least, give the following a thought:
"Even if one finally practises D.I.Y. Feng Shui, do it moderately. It is not like picking up a cook book and stirring in all the ingredients .... "
I remembered a year back when one doctor, took a book on Feng Shui.
At each chapter, he would apply a certain enhancement. For example, after reading a chapter, he would paint his door a certain colour.
Looking at it from a lighter side, "What happens if the first few chapters contains introduction. And the final chapters say, sorry, the above are no good. Here, is what you should instead do.. Oops! Is it too late?
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Many of us read that buying figurines such as the three-legged toad would immediately `grant' us luck and wealth.
In my opinion:-
1. Buying such objects are just like buying any ordinary items or objects to decorate the house.
If you really love the shape and design of the object, buy it to decorate your house.
2. These objects does not have magical powers.
3. It is worth the while, saving the money for a rainy day or think of your child and instead, place the money in your child's piggy bank. At least, you are investing in your child's future.
4. For those who go out and purchase it with your credit card, and now having mounting bills, is it worth the while?
5. For myself, I sometimes collect lovely pieces of Chinese porcelain figurines. But it is also a hobby and there is certainly no magical powers associated with them. I love looking at them, once a while:)
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Space clearing or `clearing / keeping clean or tidy ' is a commonsense approach.
It need not necessary be linked to Feng Shui.
Anyone who wants to keep their home tidy will try to do so even with or without Feng Shui in mind.
FS practitioners, who utilises this concept usually do not apply Compass Schools or have no idea how to. They may not necessary be Traditional Feng Shui practitioners.
When utilitizing `such skills', it would even be better if you rely on your own instincts as it is not difficult to see where you can keep your things `clear'.
In my opinion, space clearing does help to create a clean and tidy environment.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil Lee
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In my opinion, I consider Feng Shui both an Art and a Science.
1. Science : related to the use of numerology under the Flying Star and the Five elements each is based on a number.
Although some of the `science' cannot be seen with the naked eye, studies such as done in German, suggest that dangers of underground water are true: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/under.htm
2. Art : The art of practice and interpretation of Feng Shui principles.
I believe some of us may not fully agree that is a `Science' but many will I believe overwhelmingly agree that it is an Art.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
Attached please find a recent article on the use of handphones and internet in Mainland China.
Where to put septic tank?
in General Help
Posted
Dear Pablo,
Grateful if you could elaborate further:
1. How large is the septic tank.
2. Are you staying in a landed property.
3. A sketch if possible of the compound of the house.
4. Is this a hospital or home.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil