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Dear Anon,
Actually, in my opinion, it depends.
This is because, in Feng Shui, we often see homes on a hill. The advise here is that homes should not be on extremely steep hill side.
Often a gentler slop is preferred. In such a situation, we can imagine your question. Here, for some homes on a slope, we do notice that the opposite is true! The back of the house is higher than the front.
Usually, in my opinion, it has more to do with the "design" of the home.
The reason why it is very important under Flying Star Feng Shui to find out where is the facing and sitting direction, has to do with : How best we can tap beneificial qi into the home.
In a few of my recent write-ups in the forum, I mentioned that facing direction is often considered as the "mouth" of the home.
So it does not really matter - general or not. For example, if the basement is at the back (visible) or not, then, often, this area is not an area of activity. Thus, most likely, is the sitting position.
But say, if one, has a lovely patio, and perhaps, the configuration of the entire house is geared to make full use of this "sloping" side for especially living / activity area / bedroom balcony, windows over looking this area i.e. we spent more at this part of the home (overlooking the view there) then, most likely, this side (the current basement) side may thus become our facing direction.
Therefore, what I feel is that, we humans with planning or if we had already purchased a home planned in such a manner, we may have to determine the "mouth" of the home, based on some of these considerations. It is like the saying that the facing direction could be the location where "most light" i..e. most windows or openings are.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/22/2004 6:10:35 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi. Generally speaking,
if a piece of land upon which
a house sits slopes from the
front of the house to the back
of the house enough that the
house has a basement that is
only visable from the back,
would you say that it is
probable that the front of the
house is the facing or sitting
side?
I realise that there may be
exceptions and many other
factors to consider,but
if you would answer this
question from merely a general
perspective, I would be most
appreciative.
Thank you.
O. Sullivan
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Dear Florence,
Usually for relationships, Chinese astrology or horoscope is the equivalent of the Western zodiac signs.
Feel free to check out :
Here, you can compare and check out the characteristics of a person's Chinese zodiac (horoscope).
Like : He is a "PIG" ! He is a real "RAT"....
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/18/2004 9:16:16 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello,
I 'am new here, so can you
tell me how I can find some
personal advice, about
relationships regarding my
person.
Thank you very much.
With kind regards,
Florence
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Dear Anon,
Please see below:-
QuoteOn 6/18/2004 8:52:46 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I live alone in my own
apartment.Is itOK to
sleep any where as I
fancy,like in the living
room?Frankly, do sleep where you are most comfortable in even in the living room.
I can say that you are a "privilge" group because, for most part, many people are unable to sleep in the living room because they have a large family. And, often sleeping in the living room has less privacy for these people. As well as if one has large sized family members. Imagine, being trampled by them, also.
QuoteOn the subject of sleeping,is
it true that it is bad
fengshui to sleep on low or no
platform bed (as oppose to a
normal raised bedframe)?
Iin my opinion, one can draw a parallel to the mistaken notion of double-decker beds.For double-decker beds, it is not like, that there is a "concentrated" beam on a single part of a body. The entire second storey is often flat-bed.
So, far, double-decker beds have been around for many many years. And, touch-wood, no one came out "shorter", stupidier or worst for wear. In fact, many students have slept under one, and many completed their university studies successfully, married etc...In the case of sleeping on a flat bed, or on the floor, there are lots of people around the world who often sleep on such a surface.
Even in Singapore, many (many) parents for fear of their young ones, falling off a bed, often, simply lay mattress on the floor. And sometimes, the entire family sleep together (cosy). So far, no ill effects.
In many countries, such as Japan, they sleep on tatami mat and have slept for many generations.
The only "issue" is that preferably, bedrooms could use parquet flooring or wood based flooring in the bedroom. This is because of the excellent insulation properties of wood. Often, when we wake up, stepping onto wood / wood floor does not feel cold. But if we step on ceramic, marble, homgenous or granite tiles, they feel cold to the feet.
The idea is that life is short, so, why do we want to make ourselves more miserable? If one feel good, just do it! Who cares about what others say!
For example, again it is ridiculous to hear people say do not place a tv set in the bedroom. Who cares! What others say! You do it, I do it, they do it! So, go on doing it! Cheers!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
Often, this mix of element analysis has more to do with name selection.
For example, a grand father or father of a new born often will visit a Geomancer to select a name for the child.
The geomancer will look at the mix of the new born's 5 elements. For example, in a similar case such as yours, you have excessive fire i.e. 55% fire in your "mix-of-chart".
In such a senario, often, the geomancer will firstly, avoid selecting one of the characters say, in your name with an "earth" element. And for example, in your chart, wood is your wealth or if you have 0 percent wood in your chart; the geomancy could perhaps, add "wood" into your name.
Therefore, hope you can understand that this area has more to do with name selection for a Chinese name. Since all Chinese / Mandarin characters can be each classified as under : Metal, Water, Wood, Fire or Earth element.
If you are a Chinese, then, this is one means of looking at a name. Some people, seek a Geomancer, after birth to change their name. And later, they obtain a deed poll to effect such a name.
If one is a Westerner or Indian, then, this type of name change has often few precedence in Geomancy. Sometimes, is it is done by first interpreting the equivalent Chinese/mandarin name. then checking to see if it is balanced or harmonised to the person.
To look at your ba zi vs wife, then, you should look at your element e.g. Weak Metal person vs your wife's true element e.g. if her element is Strong Earth, this is good for you, since earth produces or helps metal grow.
Hopefully, no one uses this argument e.g. for the rationale for a "split" or separation!
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/18/2004 5:38:20 AM, Anonymous wrote:
dear Cecil / Robert,
Based on my Ba Zi report, I
belong to Weak Metal and need
support from earth to activate
my wealth (wood), while have
excessive fire (55%). By
chance, my wife is a Weak
Erath (from Ba Zi Free
Report); is this a Heaven Luck
orMan Luckcure? or
is it has no bearing
whatsoever?
best regards.
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Dear Sophia,
In my opinion, what you had mentioned has more to do with perception / symbolic gesture of "dignity" accorded to the statues be it alive or "dead".
Where possible, often, it is placed in the living room facing the seat/sofa.
Thus, it is best to place the figurines on a proper display area e.g. on the shelf or display table etc..
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/17/2004 3:20:42 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
First of all, I sincerely
thank you very much. I
recently read fromone of
the articles regarding
displaying the figurine near
the electric applicance (TV)
or above the Tv. It will
affect the sound and take away
the energy. Is it true!...
Thank you once again and
Goodnight.
Regards
Sophia
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Dear Sharon,
One thing for sure, many of us are "getting old". And our body parts are "wearing out" or most likely, the weather is indeed getting colder.
Sorry for the side-track, thou.
Usually, on the medical side, often, prolonged sleeping in such a situation plus the age, could affect our body.
Alternatively, it is also the food we take or lack of vitamins.
Anyway, from a Feng Shui point of view, if you are able to chart out the sector Flying Star, most likely, the #5 sickness or misfortune or #2 sickness star could most likely have flown into your bedroom.
To be certain, or reduce the incidence, check to see if you can try to avoid colours such as : Yellow (bright yellow, yellow or cream) and Fire (Red, pink or purple) within this room.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/18/2004 5:20:51 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hiya,
I amliving in the UK and
the weather is pretty cold and
you get constant breeze
throughout the night even in
the summer.
I have been sleeping with
windows open for years and
suddenly I have
continuousseveresh
oulders and neck stiffness, it
is gettingso serious
that sometimes I could hardly
bend my neck to do the 'chin
on chest' and when I lift my
arms, the bones click
veryloudly!
My bed is right below the
window lean against the wall
where the windows sit. I sleep
right by the wall under the
window and stiffness happen to
mostly the left of my body
which is closer to the
windows.
I tried to sleep with windows
closed but the problems
persist. I also tried message
which help to lossen the
muscles but always wake up the
next morning with similar
muscle stiffness.
Apart from that, I have no
problem in my sleep.
I thought Feng Shui is logical
as well as there are certain
scientific elements in it,
please can someone advise me.
Regards
Sharon
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Dear Sophia,
Yes, a toilet that can be seen from the main door is asthetically not appealing - whether it is based on Feng Shui or not.
It would be good to close the toilet door when not in use. But if it always opened, then the shower curtain is a fabulous idea! Alternatively, closing the master bedroom door is another alternative.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/17/2004 3:20:16 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
From my toilet, I can see my
main door and opposite house
diagonally. The main door is
always open.
Toilet seat and door is close
most of the time. Suggest put
a shower curtain (1/2 size).
Anyother
suggestion?Enclosed
;herewith the attachment. With
many thanks.
With regards
Sophia
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Dear Emily,
Actually, it has more to do with "visual" sight or appearance than Feng Shui.
For example, we can draw a parallel to the dining table. In Feng Shui, it is often mentioned by practitioners (including myself) avoid placing the dinning table facing the main door.
The rationale is that while some of us are very tidy, but for practical reasons, for a family, we have the father, mother and children; often, the family members come back at different times. And for practical reasons, often, food is left on the table for the last person to eat.
And if one often sees a dining table, it is usually (for many people) to have articles / food etc.. placed on it.
What is "worse" symbollically is to have fork, knives on this table, facing the main door. It is symbolic of disharmony.
For the shoe cabinet, so long as it is closed-up - not seen as in a transparent glass cabinet. To me, it is not a major issue - like do or die type of situation.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/18/2004 5:14:05 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
What about a low shoe rack
inside the house and facing
the main entrance? Is this
bad feng shui?
Thanks
free-advice Listmanager
wrote:
From: Cecil Lee
Dear Sophia,
We often hear or read books on
Feng Shui giving advice on
grave concerns of shoe
cabinets or shoes outside a
main door.
But frankly, in my opinion,
this is considered "peanuts"
Feng Shui or not a major
issue.
This is because, for practical
reasons, many (many) people,
rich or poor, have at least a
shoe cabinet or shoes outside
their main door.
The only uncomfortable thing
is to have a shoe cabinet
built into a partition facing
the main door. This is more of
a personal feeling.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
On 6/15/2004 12:00:26 PM, Sophia Chia
wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
I have a question regarding
display of shoe
cupboard. There no
altarnative where I can place
the shoe cupboard. Is it
alright to place it side of my
door entrance or facing my
door entrance. Will be much
appreciate from your advice.
Have a nice day. Thank you in
advance.
Regards
Sophia
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Dear Cheng Teong,
Personally, this looks like a non-issue
Often, a home has to be lived in and not govern via "remote-control".
Since, he did not even sign the purchase agreement, the house is simply not his
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 6/15/2004 12:05:51 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master,
A developer of a housing
estate had reserved a unit of
house for his own brother.
However, his brother pass away
before singning any Sales and
Purchase agreement. Now the
house is open for sales. Do
you think it is good for me to
purchase this house ?
For your infor, I've visited
this house and I like it alot.
Pls advise. Thank you.
rgds,
cheng teong
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Dear Sophia,
We often hear or read books on Feng Shui giving advice on grave concerns of shoe cabinets or shoes outside a main door.
But frankly, in my opinion, this is considered "peanuts" Feng Shui or not a major issue.
This is because, for practical reasons, many (many) people, rich or poor, have at least a shoe cabinet or shoes outside their main door.
The only uncomfortable thing is to have a shoe cabinet built into a partition facing the main door. This is more of a personal feeling.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/15/2004 12:00:26 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
I have a question regarding
display of shoe
cupboard.There no
altarnative where I can place
the shoe cupboard. Is it
alright to place it side of my
door entrance or facing my
door entrance. Will be much
appreciate from your advice.
Have a nice day. Thank you in
advance.
Regards
Sophia
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Dear Sophia,
Ideally, it is common to place the Fu Lu Shou in the living room. Often, it is placed on the display shelf or display table facing one's sofa in the living room.
Here, the idea is that we can "look at it".
Please take note that for the Chinese, placement of the figurine is based on the way we (Chinese) read a sentence in a Mandarin book.
Thus, imagine that you are now facing the figurines:
-the tallest figurine should be in the middle.
- search for the old man usually in yellow robes holding a red peach. He should be on the left side of the tallest figurine. And the one that looks like holding a "fan" should be on the extreme right of the tallest figurine.For figurines, tryto AVOID:
-Place them sharing the same wall as the toilet
-Placing them facing the dining table - we do not want to eat while the "gods" droodle in saliva looking at the food.
- Try not to face the main entrance door - we do not want to "employ" them to guard our door!
The figurines can be placed facing or looking out of a window e.g. in the living room.For the smiling Buddha, many Chinese face the main door i.e. when one opens the main entrance door, one is "greeted" by the smiling Buddha as it "in no way seems to look like a guardian of the door.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/15/2004 11:50:53 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
Recently, my husband bought
the deities. We do not know
where to display it. Is there
a meaning of it. It just
attract us and heard that to
display at dinning room or
living room. Fuk Luk Sau or
Smiling Buddha isit best
to display facing out at the
entrance door. I would loves
to knowfrom your
experience where do I display
it.
Thank you in advance. Bye then
Regards
Sophia
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Dear Manu,
Frankly, there are many other considerations. This includes the Flying Star numbers in each location of the home.
As a precaution, it is best not to have too much water position, or fish tank(s) in the new home unless proper investigations is done e.g. using Flying Star to determine whether such a water position can create furtherimbalance.
In a home, a major consideration is also the external shapes and forms of the home.
Please refer to a recent forum message - posted today, on what to look out for a home or landed property e.g. the drainage of the home, etc...often, such factors have a higher weightage in the luck of a home.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/9/2004 8:24:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master,
According to eight pillar i am
a strong water. My proposed
new house faces north, which
also is considered a water
area.
Do you think I will be
overwhelmed by strong water
when i moove into this house.
What precautions should i
take.
Regards
Manu Sharma
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Dear Anon,
In my opinion, seems like we are just entering into Period 8, and often, any changes or trying to fly into the new period, may be slow going for now, given that, Period 8 is just "climbing" or starting and Period 7 influence is just waning.
More likely, the effects (trying to change to a new period) often may take sometime i.e. two or more years to be effective.
Frankly, I do not have a good feel of the tree in-front of your shophouse and if N2 or bright hall is facing the tree, then, it would be good to consider W2 since, it will kill three birds with just one stone i.e. not facing the tree, facing a yang pedestrian traffic and under Period 8, double 8's.
Yes, I would think that W2, may be a good choice, provided, there is no lone lamp post or any sha qi at that direction.
Because of your extensive renovation, plus other actions such as open ceremony, yang traffic, can change it to a new period - no problem to do so even if the roof is not removed.
Good luck in your business!
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/9/2004 8:23:05 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil,
I am renting a shop space at
the end of a row of
shophouses. It is on the
ground floor of a 2-storey HDB
shop house. The current
facing of the row of shop
houses is N2, and there is a
wide open field in front,
creating the "bright hall"
effect. However, there
is a tree right in front,
which may be considered a
poison arrow. (see picture)
I have a choice of placing the
entrance of my shop facing N2
(the bright hall), or W2
(facing a busy "yang"
road). The row of
shophouses was built in Period
7. I've read my Flying
Stars reports for both facings
for both Period 7 and Period
8.
If entrance is W2, in Period
8, it is very auspicious
because of the "Double 8"
stars in front. However,
being built in Period 7, I'm
not sure ifthe the shop
can "fly" into Period 8:
a) Must it follow the Period
of the entire row of
shophouses (ie Period 7)?
b) Being on the ground floor
of the 2-storey shophouse, I
have no chance
of"changing my roof".
c) However, I will be
doingextensive
renovation which
involveschanging the
entire floor, and opening the
new entrance atW2
(currently awall).
Will this be enough for the
shop tobecome a Period 8
building?
Would appreciate your kind
advice.
Anon.
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Dear Anon,
The best solution is lots of activity at the double 8 sitting position (if possible). For example, in some homes, the living room area is situated here,
Alternatively, or materialistically, one may hang a painting of a mountain with trees, at this location without water in the picture.
Can't help if it falls into the toilet.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/4/2004 3:32:47 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sir,
Firstly thanks for your
generous advice. I have a
double 8 at the sitting palace
(centre back)of my house
(E facing106). How can I
activate both
mountainand water star
at the same time?For the
first floor, the double 8 is a
toilet, how to cure? Thank
you.
Regards
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Dear Kenneth,
Yes, contrary to popular believe, a fish tank may not necessarily be good for everyone or in a home or in a specific location.
Frankly, there are several key considerations in Feng Shui. For example, some of them may be "technical":-
1. What is your true element orstrength (Ba Zi)
A weak fire person or a strong water person or a weak metal person?
If one belongs to any of these elements, it is not very favourable to place water position inside the home.
2. Flying Star Feng Shui
Under this compass school Feng Shui, each sector is said to have a combination of elements e.g. : Mountain star (MS) , Water star (WS), base star. (And even the yearly and monthly stars).
Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, there are many various "rulesets", which I cannot possibly cover; them all.
Just to give an idea:-
A location that has the auspicious MS #8. Using a water position or placing a water position at this MS #8 sector does not do good.
Since under Period 8, #8 is the current prosperity and #8 is associated with earth element. Using too much water e.g. a fish tank could invariably drown one's current prosperity luck.
On the other hand, if there is a MS #9, and #9 represents the fire element, plus also #9 is also this period's future prosperity, it is not a good idea to use water position to drown this auspicious future prosperity #9!
3. Wait a minute... If all these sound too technical, and if one is unable to draw a proper Flying Star chart, then.... it is best not to have the water position. Since, a water position, may (could) be placed in perhaps another location more suited to it. Hmm.. don't want to sound cruel - but a cat at this stage is advantages.. since it is eyeing all the fishes!
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/9/2004 8:24:23 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I'm new here...and i just want
to ask something about my fish
tank. I have a 30 gallon
rectangle sized aquarium tank
with 19 fishes on it... i have
the ff:6
goldfish,2 black phantom
tetras, 3 serpae tetras, 2
clown loaches (orange colour
and black stripe) 3 angelfish
(2 fishes with black stripes)
and 3 red and white swordtail
fishes. I have a lot of live
plants in the tank. I'm
wondering if there is
something wrong with my tank..
I need some advice. I noticed
I've been having bad luck in
the last 2 weeks. I set up the
aquarium a month ago. Thanks
in advance.
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Dear Jeanette,
These should be the most important considerations (first):-
1. Sewerage pipe running below the home
Try to check where the sewerage pipe / manhole runs in the home. Sometimes, it may run from the frontage towards the back of the home.
In such a situation, check to see where possible, it does not run below a bedroom or the living room area.
The best or (nice to have) is to have the sewerage system running from the backyard towards, the home. Here, often, toilets should be placed, first.
2. For a two storey home, try to work out the steps for the home.
This is because, the number of steps have a significance. Please refer to the attached word document.
QuoteMy query is, in general ,
whether the shape or layout of
the house is good enough for
the whole family ( myself, my
sister and my mother ).
The house will be two storey
house. The whole house is
facing north east.
If your home is a north-east facing, Period 8 home either NE1 (sum-of-ten) or NE2 (parent-string) or NE3 (parent-string), then, it is best:-that the layout of your home is as rectangular or squarish as possible. This is because, there seems to be a protrusion of the bedroom and toilet.
house. According to some
people the bedrooms of ground
floor and upper floor should
be "balance" which means if
the bedroom of the ground
floor is located on the left
side then the bedrooms of the
upper floor should be on the
other side of the house. For
the family members, the good
location is on the left side
of the house.
Frankly, this sounds nice, but often may not be practical. What is more important is to "visualise" what is first, up-stairs e.g. on the second storey, and if we are at the ground level, what is above us?For example, sometimes, we find that because of what you had mentioned, as a result, a toilet at the second storey is directly above our dinning room or above our main door.
3. For the stair-case up to the second storey, it is preferred that there should at least be a turn or stair-case landing.
4. Drainage
Under the water classics, it is OK to see water flowing into the home e.g. from a drainage outside the home. But at the backyard, it is best that we should not see water exit out of the home. Here, things like covering the drainage is important.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 6/9/2004 8:25:16 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sir,
I have a piece of empty land
and I want to build a house on
it.
The shape of the layout of
theground floor of the
house is as per attached file.
My query is, in general ,
whether the shape or layout of
the house is good enough for
the whole family ( myself, my
sister and my mother ).
The house will be two storey
house. The whole house is
facing north east.
I have calculated the location
of the bedroom as it is shown
on the layout and it is good
formy mother. The upper
floor will have two bedrooms ,
my bedroom and my sister
bedroom which is also a study
room.
Again, according to the 8
directions, the location of my
bed room and my sister bedroom
will be on the same side as
the bed room of the ground
floor.If I look the
whole design of the
house,all bedrooms will
be on the left side of the
house. According to some
people the bedrooms of ground
floor and upper floor should
be "balance" which means if
the bedroom of the ground
floor is located on the left
side then the bedrooms of the
upper floor should be on the
other side of the house. For
the family members, the good
location is on the left side
of the house.
I thank you very much for your
further advice.
Your sincerely,
Jeanette Katesan.
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Dear Boon Lee,
No offence, here.
Why not, proceed to do an academic study and take up a doctorate in Geomancy or Feng Shui.
Here, one can then try to validate what was written about Feng Shui to see whether it works or not.
At least, it kills two birds with one stone: Not only one could find out if Feng Shui is valid and at the same time, come out, by becoming a doctor i.e. others can call the person: Dr instead of just Mr / Ms / Mrs...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/4/2004 3:33:22 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I'm a newbie in fengshui and
am trying to improve my basic
understanding of the
subject.
I must say I've beenvery
fasincinated by
theconcept of how space
and time affects chi and in
turn, our destiny and
relationships. Some people
have said that this is being
superstitious, but I'm
convinced because scientific
evidence are available to
support this theory.
I'm now trying to uncover
thescience
behindforms and shapes
fengshui, but can't seem to
find materials on
this.Can someone help
direct me to where I
canfind publications or
articles that offers
scientific explanation or
proof on forms and shapes
fengshui? Tks.
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Dear Kenneth,
In the past, I had actually written quite alot of guidelines and practises on the number of fishes and even the type of stand used a various locations.
In general, one School of thought (Flying Star) use the numbers:
7 gold fishes represent metal element and
1 black gold fish represents water element.
Thus often, one recommendation could be: 7 gold and 1 black.
Since the probability of one of the 7 gold fish(es) dying is much greater than say 1 black, then even if the 7 gold fishes are or were reduced to 6, 6 still represents big metal.
Hence, under the productive cycle, metal supports water.
Well, frankly, the above talks often only about gold fishes or koi fishes (carps), it is rather ambigious on other types of fishes. Here, after reading this, it does not mean that you should feed "the cat" with the remaining i.e. 19 - 12 (TWELEVE) fishes nor is it advisable to turn them into "sardines" for that sandwich.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/9/2004 12:42:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
i have 19 fishes on my
aquarium.. is it too much or
is it bad in feng shui?
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Dear Jen,
In a very recent reply, I mentioned that often, under the time dimension of Feng Shui i.e. the Flying Star Feng Shui; since it is based on time and numerology, a series of numbers are important for that period.
Thus, under Period 7,where 7 = current prosperity, 8 = future prosperity and 9 = future, future prosperity.
If an enhancement can be activated, when we are living in the period 1984 to 2003, then all these three numbers are very important.
Under the present time period or Period 8, thus 8 becomes the current prosperity, 9 the future prosperity and since the NEXT number after 9 is 1 (note: there is no such thing as a TEN or 10).
Thus, under time dimension in Feng Shui, we should if possible try to "activate" or enhance or avoid if possible #8, #9 or #1 being drowned or negated by other numbers.
For example, #9 belongs to the fire element. And since this is our future prosperity element, a location that perhaps have #9 should have water avoided at this location. Since water can drown #9.Under Period 8, #7 becomes the past prosperity. And turned bad element. So why do we want to enhance our past prosperity? No exact value, here. Other than to neutralise it to reduce the problems this #7 brings along. Please note that under Period 7, the past prosperity is #6. Since this is a strong metal and no major bad repercussions from it, we do not need to deal with it - as what we have to deal with #7 (robbery or theft star - under Period 8).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/4/2004 3:34:17 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
If
you would kindly explain what
determines a fortune or a
misfortune is gone or still
prevalent?
I saw
that a sector representing a
person's prosperity could be
gone long time ago.
1. Does it mean prosperity
will never come back to the
house?
2. Why only prosperity can be
gone? Why "death",
"disaster", or
"spook"will never be
gone?
Thank
you.
Regards,
Jen
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Dear David,
Please see below:-
QuoteOn 5/28/2004 8:48:32 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I am new to Feng Shui and I
would like to ask if the rules
for applying Feng Shui are the
same for both the northern and
southern heispheres?The general concensus amongst many experienced Feng Shui practitioners is that Feng Shui should be the same for both northern and southern hemispheres.
This is because, firstly, many of the theories relate to : The Five elements concept. And this concept is not directly linked to the use of a compass.
Even in the compass school of Feng Shui, there should not be a difference between the north and southern hemispheres. One of the main reasons is because, no matter where we are (especially up to as far as Australia or down under, the magnetic north is currently at the north pole.
But however, many scientists are now ringing in alarm bells to say that the magnetic field is weakening in the last few decades and in the past, there was such thing as an entire swop of compass direction i.e. the north pole has the south compass field while the south pole has the north compass field. However, for now it seems thru our present life-time, our children's life time, this will not happen, as yet.
QuoteI thought I read somewhere
that they are different, is
this actually true?No, actually, this is felt to be a "modern invention" by those who do not truly understand the type of tools used.
In the past, perhaps, such practitioners try to convience others by giving the example of water draining in a sink, etc... But, many of these "South hemisphere" practitioners were totally rejected by the main stream practitioners.
Therefore, I personally feel that you should stick to the present convention which has been accepted by many Traditional Feng Shui schools.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
I am very enthusiastic to get
started practising Feng Shui
both at home in my one bedroom
apartment and also at my
workplace.
Thanks for any advice it would
be most welcome.
Best Regards
David
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Dear Lynn,
Yes, the productive cycle is often the easiest to understand.
But for the destructive cycle, sometimes the term may be misleading. Actually, this cycle can also be considered as a "Wealth" cycle.
For example:
A strong water person:
His best elements are : Wood, Fire andEarth.
If one looks carefully at the destructive cycle: Water destroys Fire.
Here, it simply means that Water is used to dowse fire to produce wealth.
Thus, for a strong water person, his two best elements are:
1. Wood (green or brown) - most harmonious colour
2. Fire (red, purple or pink) - his wealth colour.
For a weak water person: this is opposite: his best elements are: Metal and Water. His wealth element is still Fire element. But, here, he is too weak to take advantage of using water to destroy fire. Instead, he should strengthen his weak water (firstly with metal) and sometimes adding water to water. Only after doing so, he can use his water to destroy fire to create wealth.
Thus in the above two examples of Strong Water vs Weak Water, no matter what, their wealth element is still Fire. The only difference is that one can directly use it, the other cannot (weak water).
In a Feng Shui perspective, for a strong water person, the choice of colour for his/her study or work area can either be Metal (harmony) or Fire (wealth) or a combination of it -- subject to the balance of elements of the room under the Flying star Feng Shui.
Quotesector, can I place a orange
coloured sofa which is a Fire
Element?No, orange actually belongs to the Metal element.
The rationale is simple: during the Chinese New Year, many younger persons bring along two mandarin oranges to visit their elders or friends.
Here, in Cantonese, the mandarin oranges is called : KUM or for the Hokkien, it is KIM. The colour of mandarin oranges LOOKS LIKE GOLD.
Thus, symbolically, we do not carry gold or give real gold but, we do exchange mandarin oranges.
For westerners, if you do receive two mandarin oranges via a home visit, it is best to return or exchange it with two mandarin oranges once the visitors are leaving. Thus, the symbolic gesture is that when someone gives us oranges (gold), we should also return the kind favour.
QuoteIs deep purple a colour of
Fire or Water?
Deep purple or violet should be considered as a Fire element. But of-course, for violet, often, it may be mistaken for sky blue colour.Warmest Regards,
Cecil
Dear Cecil,QuoteOn 5/28/2004 8:48:03 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I understand of the productive
and destructive cycles of the
five elements but am not sure
of the following coorelation:
For eg., the Water element is
produced by Metal, harmonised
by Wood and destroyed by
Earth. What is the effect of
Fire to Water, though I
understand that Water destroy
Fire.
I'm about to renovate my house
soon. My living area is in the
North which is the Water
sector, can I place a orange
coloured sofa which is a Fire
Element?
Is deep purple a colour of
Fire or Water?
Appreciate your soonest reply.
Thanks!
Regards, Lynn
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Dear Anon,
In my opinion, often, this type of an issue has more to do with the "commonsense approach" than Feng Shui.
The rationale has to do with our "individual" sensitivity level. Some of us are very sensitive to our environment. And "any moving object" can scare some, while no issue with others. Or if one is in "deep thoughts".
For example, imagine a person in deep thoughts, walking down the steps of stairs, some people may "suddenly" realise a figure down below at the steps. But frankly, this is a poor excuse, given that often if the mirror is not a whole piece, we humans can easily identify that it is ourselves. (Without adding insult to injury).
In the discovery channel, it was found that only "intelligent" animals, do recognise the image in a mirror as theirs. In one of the episode, they placed a gorilla facing a mirror. The gorilla seems to recognise his image in the mirror, made some faces in it.
While other animals e.g. cats or dogs simply think that there is another dog or cat "inside the mirror".
Actually, this is a totally different issue.
For us humans, has therefore to do more with as mentioned above, are either in deep thoughts are very sensitive to our environment.
Otherwise, frankly, if you love to place it at the location, well go for it
Since, the issue has more to do with "shock" of discovering an image while walking down steps. And, perhaps for the minority, touch-wood, fall down from the stairs etc..Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 6/1/2004 5:43:59 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Good day to you Master Cecil..
I would like to ask for
an advise from you Master,
this is about our mirror in
the house which I placed
before right across our stairs
at the wall. But a friend told
me to remove it from there for
it brings bad luck. Though I
did not believe
herexactly i still did
remove it and transfer it to
our living room just
appromately 3 meters, left
side when you enter our door.
Id like to say thatI do
believebad luck and
inthings which science
dont.But honestly i
would really love to place it
back there. I dont know... i
just feel like its nice to put
it across our stairs. Please
advise me on this, i dont want
to put my family at risk just
for my satisfaction of putting
it there.
Thank you so much Master..
anonymous
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Dear Anon,
In my opinon, as a Feng Shui practitioner and for many users, we normally categorise people who give such as advise as:
similar to "the idea that you stay here, we don't" and "you own it we don't.
Frankly, in my opinion, I personally find such sayings highly irresponsible. This is because, there are so wide interpretations of numerology - to some, it may seem bad numbers to others it may seem good.
Often I encountered practitioners even advising their clients e.g. to close-up the entire master-bedroom toilet! Imagine, some one who just comes to the home for a few hours, provide such an advise, he/she will move on, but we are stuck with such an advise!
If I were you, I will still keep the handphone number - as mentioned above, numerology does not have a fixed formula to say whether it is good or bad.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/30/2004 6:35:13 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil,
Greetings from Germany!
Recently I've read from Feng
Shui website that telephone or
cellphone numbers with 4 or 14
or 44 in it must be change
immediately. House number or
something that is written may
have cures but not for
telephone numbers. And my
cellphonhe number happens to
have "14" in the end. As I
don't have so much information
about Numerology, I wish to
know directly from you or
Master Robert if this is true
before I proceed changing my
numbers.
All the Best,
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Dear Sophia,
The concept, if it cannot be seen, it no longer is a threat.
Most importantly, I can understand that since the pipe runs the length from floor to the ceiling, it is very difficult to mask or hide.
Given this, a pot of plant placing it between the pipe and the main door is OK.
Alternatively, if you have a grille gate, the grille gate can have a cover along this length.Please seeattached illustration for what I meant by this.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/27/2004 9:56:30 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master
I have a question regarding my
front entrance door. There is
a water pipe opposite of the
entrance door. We stay in the
HDB apartment. Half of
the wall and the water pipe is
facing our entrance.What
should we do about
it?Please advise.
With regards
Confuse
Sophia
Swimming pool and the wealth
in General Help
Posted
Dear Elena,
In fact, a Feng Shui investigation takes into consideration 3 factors:
1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui
2. Flying Star Feng Shui
3. The trigram associations.
Para 1 and 2, is pretty much documented or mentioned in many of the messages.
Under Para 3, the trigram associations or commonly known as life associations, NW for some Feng Shui practitioners is believed to be the most important trigram in a home. This is because, it is suppose to be the Heaven trigram or the father or the head of the home.
Let me give you an example: Many Feng Shui practitioners do not like the kitchen or stove situated here because, to them NW is the "Heaven's gate". And, a stove is equivalent of = a fire element.
Here, the common term applies: " Fire at the Heaven's gate" which is very inauspicious.
Looking at the issue of water. it is also similar i.e. " Water at the Heaven's gate". Imagine, water "flooding the heaven's gate". *JOKE* No one can become angels anymore!
Therefore, if one can see, Feng Shui is quite complex, having to grasp so many concepts and considerations.
But, there is hope. Besides Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, if all else gets too confusing, then, one could actually apply Flying Star Feng Shui.
For example, what are the stars at the NW sector? If one has metal stars such as WS#8 at this sector or WS#6 or WS#7 or WS#1, we can use water at the position to increase wealth.
But, if there are mountain stars such as MS #8 or #9 at that sector, then water can drown our wealth. Since MS #8 belongs to the earth element while #9 belongs to the fire element. Water will extinguish the fire!
Under Flying Star Feng Shui, in this Period 8, it is best to pay special attention to:
#7 past prosperity - if possible, down it with water
#8 current prosperity - if it is a mountain star, depending on the location, it canbe activated with a solid object with mass. If it is a water star #8, then water can be activated, here
#9 future prosperity -it belongs to the fire element and if it is a MS#9 can be enhanced with wood (also depends on the interaction of the base number with the water star number).
For example, if there is a mix of #9 with #5 (misfortune and sickness), wood element can be applied in this situation. Since a #9 with #5 is not particuarly good since fire (9) can further inflame (5).
#1 water star is equally important under Period 8, since this is the future, future wealth sector.
In my opinion, it is still best to investigate whether to place a water position, by first using the Flying Star Feng Shui. This is better than the generalised statements "given" as to whether it is good or bad to place such a water position.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil