Cecil Lee

Dear Vun Fook, 1. He association of a mole on one's face goes along way - in Chinese culture. 2. The `sad' thing about it is - sometimes, it is better not to be aware of it. 3. Given that you had read, the article on mole and had found it "inauspicious", hmm... to me, if it can be removed is fine. If not, try not to think about it. In my opinion, I feel that once one `knows' of it, we may sometimes ponder over it. 4. More often, I do see a situation where, it does not matter whether a mole has been interpreted to be (especially) inauspicious. It is more true, if each of us have an`excellent' outlook in life: i.e. do not worry too much, communicate more with family members and lead a happy life. 5. Considering the above, yes, good Feng Shui does help. For example, if we are constantly in debt, or fall sick often, it does affect our mental, and physical body. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kochakorn, 1. Frankly, as you have mentioned, it is all a matter of our individual taste. 2. Most of the time, plates of china are often not too dark (perhaps this is my personal preference). But there is generally no issue with regards to Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil I'm getting a

Dear Guest, 1. The rationale why, the "numbers game" is not used in Feng Shui is; as you had correctly pointed out: it is subject to so many different interpretations! 2. For some race (and dialect) groups, it could be based on phoentic sounds. 3. Since, numbers are to be interpretted so widely or diversly, it would seem furtile to argue which numbers are better. 4. Even in numerology, there are just too many schools. And where do we begin? 5. More importantly, if it is from a Feng Shui angle, often, it is not the number of the unit but rather: the external environment, the site, the building that plays an important part. 5.1 For example, we often find homes with `nice' numbers but these homes could be at a disadvantages location e.g. at a `T' junction or cul de sac location. 5.2 Especially for a home at a `T' junction, it does not really matter if the house number is lovely, since it is considered at the mercy of external sha (bad) qi. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1.It is always best to understand each concept or theory in order to have a good grasp or proper foundation to help us achieve success. 2. The first thing that comes to my mind when you mentioned Gua or Kua is: 2.1 What is it based on? When we first try to apply this we need to provide an input. For Gua or kua numbers : we merely need our year of birth. However, contrast this carefully with the inputs needed for ba zi analysis. For ba zi (Pillars of destiny) we not only need to have the Year of birth, but also at least the Month, Day of birth. And if we can, try to also use our hour of birth. 2.2 So what is so different with these two concepts? We can tell at a glance that Gua or Kua is not as detailed, since it is based merely on our Year of birth, only. Anyone who can come up with a colour scheme or favourable or unfavourable colours based on Gua or Kua can be said to be too simplistic, at best. 2.3 Contrast this to the ba zi or Pillars of destiny. Where we really need to determine our element and strength. For example: if a person is considered as a weak water person, then, we can say that one's favourable colours for such a person is: metal (white or gold) and water (blue, black or gray). The unfavourable colours for such a person would be wood (green or brown) .... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Drawing a parallel, nowadays, also, this type of Feng Shui is too general to be effective. It is like the notion of North = career sector; SW = romance sector. 2. Although: West is associated with metal; East with wood; there is not much this can tell us. 3. A more accurate interpretation is to apply Flying Star Feng Shui. This is because each sector has three variables: the mountain star; the water star and the base star. 4. For example, the Flying Star analysis is based on the birth chart of each home. Here, one needs to know the year the house was born or had a major renovation. The direction of the house. 4.1 Senario 1: ============== If this (west) sector has a 5 2 2 A fire place at this sector may be considered unfavourable since #5 = bad earth or misfortune/sickness and #2 is sickness star. Given this senario, a fire place with real fire represents: fire element. Under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: Fire helps or fuel earth. Given this understanding, if this sector is not controlled or neutralised, then this is very unfavourable. Given such a situation, one should introduce metal to this sector. 4.2 Senario 2: ============= If the Flying Star charts are: 3 4 7 Since #3 is bad wood and #4 also bad wood, a fire place (fire is beneifical) here. This is because, under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: Fire is used to `burn' off or neutralise bad wood elements. We can look at it from a different angle. What say if we want to place a water feature at such a location? 3 7 4? Again, under the productive sequence of Five elements concept: Water aids or fuels wood. We should therefore, given this understanding, avoid using water element i.e be it a real fountain/ fish tank or even painting the walls blue here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Often, this has more to do with psychology (or beliefs) then Feng Shui. 2. For example, many of us, cannot stand the sight of blood or `cruelty'. In nature, fishes, often caught live fishes and eat them. 3. Other than the above, or for the person who feeds the fish, if one is conscious of such activity, then, one may feel unease. 4. This category of activity should be classified more of a `Ren cai'(human / man luck activity). 5. Often we have `dealings' and communication with our loved ones, friends and at work. 5. We can draw a parallel to what you had mentioned to (extreme cases). Often, we hear that a criminal e.g. one that had taken someone else life. Sometimes, we hear that this person, had taken to the `cloth' or came closer to god e.g. became a christian. 6. Similarly, someone who had fed live fishes this way may one day, decide, that since visibly, he / she sees insects or smaller fishes eaten alive, could perhaps cannot stomach this any more. While others, do not even give a second thought about feeding their fish this way. 7. Hmmm... good or bad, therefore depends how each of us see it under our own light. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Utpal, 1. Although, red can be associated with the `fire' element, this is only one perspective or point of view. 2. Far from this single view or vocab that red = fire; red alternatively also represents auspiciousness for the Chinese. 3. Understanding the Five Elements Concept:- 3.1 Besides what I mentioned under Para 2, everything that is tied in red, therefore is symbolic of `auspiciousness'. 3.2 The Six coins cure and the red string or ribbon: For the six coins cure: Six represents `big metal'. The square hole at the centre of this six coins represents `earth' element. Earth element helps to strengthen metal element. Since the arrangement of six coins represent `big metal'; in order to control `big metal', red string (fire controls metal) is used here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carlos, 1. In my opinion, this may not be the correct way to solve your problems. 2. A Ba Gua mirror is often used to either: 2.1 Ward of evil and/or 2.2 Neutralise Sha Qi (poison arrows). (For example, a house located at a `T' junction. 3. Often, it is placed outside the main entrance door or above the window of a house. 4. Otherwise, it is best to check out what is wrong i.e. are there any leaks externally or internally in the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

However, what Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi) or Eight Characters (or proper use of it is) to try to relate our birth chart to the Lowest Common Denominator (L.C.M.) of the Five Elements Concept. Compass School: Flying Star Feng Shui also uses this L.C.M. i.e. the Five Elements concept. Given this base-line, we can try to harmonise our `birth-chart' to our earth dwelling (home or work location). It is this proper harmonising by using the Five Elements concept - to try to do this. In addition, even things like `space clearing' can help. Here, simple things like air-circulation inside a home can help to promote good qi. Another key ingredient for good Feng Shui. Besides this; human luck such as a happy contented family is good. It is the three `holy' trinity: Heaven Luck (Ba zi); Earth Luck (Feng Shui) and Human Luck (family, friends and relationships) that can help to boost all our luck. Unfortunately, the greatest ill, today is the over exploitation of Human Luck: not in the form of relationships but (very highly) commercialised products. These products are unfortunately highly questionable. Eventually, all these end up collecting dust. Unlike, human feelings and relationships, which can instead be memorable. Imagine our childhood. Many of us, have very lovely childhood and we also try to impart, same quality to our children etc..... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, One possibility is to see you can find a house with a main door that can be tilted towards NE, NW, SE or SW. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, In my opinion, if it is a small hole; and unintentional, usually there is no issue, here. However, on the safe side, (touch wood) - [This is not Feng Shui - but common beliefs) if you incur any problems, and if you have an altar at home, simply light up three jost sticks and pray towards the grand duke direction asking for forgiveness. After this, buy some flowers and lime (cut the lime) and place them into a basin; bathe and after bathing, pour the water onto your head down to the back. For more information, do a search in this website for " lime " or "rose ". [ Have mentioned, in detail what to do with it. ] Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- A couple of shrubs would be the best choice. A vine (should be used as a last resort). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Niap Vun, Yes, you should be using Period 7 instead. Please e-mail Robert Lee at : support@geomancy.net privately, to give you additional (free paid credits) to regenerate the Period 7 analysis - and use this instead of Period 5. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, In particular, often a wall piece mirror is placed as a decorative item especially next to the dining table (a common practise amongst the Cantonese dialect group). In such a situation, since this area is fully visible, it would not be good to place a two piece mirror here. It would therefore preferable in the above case to avoid a twin split mirror. For a wardrope cabinet, it is due to practical reasons i.e. a wardrope must have reasonable sized doors. Given this situation, I personally feel that it is still ok here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, Please see below:- In matter what, your home is still a Period 7 apartment. Period 7 spans between 1984 to 2003. Therefore, even if there are several renovations or major renovations done e.g. in 2001, 2002 or even this year; your apartment will still be a Period 7 apartment/house. Where possible try not to do any work at South South-Weat or 210 degrees. If this is at true compass direction South-West, then it is still ok. If you have a compass, try to locate the centerpoint of your home. Stand there and confirm that the location is not South South-West 210 degrees. No, this is minor and no issue. Unless, you need to remove the aircon unit mounted on the wall, drill new holes say to mount a new air-con. Otherwise, often, this is no issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vun Fook, 1. Usually, the placement of a water feature (in side the home) can be based on either: 1.1 Shapes and Forms and/or 1.2 Flying Star Feng Shui 2. For a typical Shapes and Forms practitioner, they will often ask one to place it just after the main entrance door (wall) or in the living room. 3. These practitioners often, advise that the water position can be placed at the `water' position or water refers to clear space much like the space in the living room or balcony area of a home. 4. For a Flying Star practitioner, often, they will try to place it (with some consideration based on the Shapes and Forms) plus, see if a water position can be placed especially at locations with #7 or #6 or even locations. 5. But the caution is that it would not be favourable to place a water feature at locations where there are several #3 or #4 (bad wood) elements. Since water can help fuel further wood. 6. In seveal of my past forum messages, I mentioned that it would be more beneifical to have water outside of the home (espeically) for a landed property: 6.1 Water at the frontage would mean that nothing else can be built above it - to block the view or allow for clear space. 6.2 A good water feature should be vibrant - have a vibrant water flow where water frictions with the air. 7. In a home, especially if there is already high humidity especially in countries close to the equator; if one goes to work and leave the water fountain on, the house may end up with a higher humidity. This may not be favourable with the aged (family member) and the young or children. 8. To activate a mountain, we do not necessarily need a crystal. Crystal glass was only invented recently. In the past, even in the early 1900's no one has heard of such crystal glass. Again, all these are commercial products. That make us depart our hard earned money.. making others richer. 9. Mountain stars can be activated only e.g. at the back of the house or if mountain stars are found and these mountain stars are not at the front of the house. We do not want a mountain to block our frontage. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dragana, Please see below:- Given this senario, often, when one visits a so called Feng Shui website, they always sell such (commercial) things. The only difference I find between the Mandarin ducks vs the three legged toad is that: perhaps, the pair of mandarin ducks appeal more to westerners. While many Chinese: in Singapore, many of the lower (middle) income Chinese e.g. living in three or four room flats have such a three legged toad. All these are fool hardy, given that the money goes into the pocket of the seller. Frankly, should treat all these as decoration. If one likes say a painting, it can be pleasing to one's eyes. In fact, most of the material goods, objects of art etc... should be treated more or related to Human luck (man) luck. Sometimes, we all want to feel "comfortable". Many of us, want to know where is our wealth corner. If told there is `none' many may be taken aback. All these are psychological. For many of us, we purchase because we were "told" that these objects are beneficial to us. But, there are many Human Luck, elements that are free! For example, instead of purchasing a three-legged toad; why not hug one's love one more or even go out e.g. for lunch, dinner say on our day's off? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In Feng Shui, if one literally lifts off the roof; this is symbolic of a `major' renovation and qualifies for a change of period. Symbollically, it implies that if one repaints the entire ceiling of the house at one go, this should change to period 8. In my opinion, rebuilding your kitchen especially removing the stove and refitting the kitchen can qualify for a change to period 8. But often, the influence would come not immediately but say, 8 or 9 months after the renovation. For renovating your kitchen: 1. Please be careful NOT to renovate at compass direction 210 degrees this year. - South South-West (Location of Grand Duke of Jupiter). Else this brings several years of bad luck. Alternatively, it is not ideal to renovate directly opposite this location i.e say at 30 degrees North. 2. It is best to choose an auspicious date to start renovations i.e. in particular the removal of the stove. And also best to find a suitable date to place it back. (It is good to do so i.e. better safe then sorry). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Since, if this is at the side of the street, and at the far edge of your front yard and (I believe) does not slice into your home e.g. like a tall thin `knife', this is ok. If it does not slice thru your main door, this is not a threat. You must be standing at your main door looking out. And if it is tall and thin; even a mail box stick may pose a threat. For the mail box stand, I believe, this can easily be relocated (if necesssary). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alvin, In my opinion, Tai Sui or Grand Duke location is at South South West or 210 degrees this year. (And not exactly at true West i.e. 270 degress.) If you have a compass, do check whether the direction is 210? If not, then no issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Further to what I had mentioned, what was mentioned below, is considered a modern invention. And have very low success rate. 2. Drawing a parallel, locally in my country, a typical low success rate has the following characteristics:- 2.1 The breadwinner has been staying in the same house for more than 3 or more years. 2.2 This typical house often: has a figurine of a laughing buddha and or a three-legged toad. 2.3 The owner is often a Chinese educated person. (Often stay in a 3 or 4 room government housing board flat). 2.4 Often, believes wholeheartedly of a wealth corner. And, if need be, would often place a ba gua mirror at the main door. Often, many of such objects placed in their homes does not guarantee success or progress - if any. Unfortunately, majority of these people, practise such `wrong type' of Ren Cai or Human luck. Their human luck is based on objects, figurines etc... My advise for them is, not to waste their money on such objects. But instead: when was the last time they spent more time with their family. Or instead of spending so much money on such items, should instead, used it that can help improve their own and family lives. Objects like e.g. three-legged toad often becomes dusty, and not long after, chucked aside... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, 1. The case of wet soil is akin to the article on underground water:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm 2. It is also similar to the situation faced by family members or the young of new owners of the Rivervale cresent condominium in Singapore. (A Search of Rivervale should be able to direct one to this article). 3. As for the hulu, often it is not in the form of a charm but rather the actual hulu or bottle gourd. (A Search for `bottle gourd' should also bring one to the article on hulu found on this website. This is where, like the 1970's show "Genie in the bottle" or I love Genie. it is like the hulu could `suck' in something e.g. sickness.) In traditional Feng Shui, this is documented - for use. And not a modern invention. No harm (can try) perhaps with the hulu charm. But, do check how much you are suppose to be charged for it i.e. how comfortable are you paying for it. If it costs a bomb! than try to see if you can get physical hulu's or dried out hulu and hang it e.g. on the bed leg etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If one hires a Feng Shui practitioner who practises (Ren Cai) or Human/Man luck Feng Shui, more often, a fountain is placed close to the main entrance door area. 2. But, honestly, the placement of a fountain comes under the following considerations:- 2.1 It is not advisable to have a fountain - especially if the breadwinner is a weak fire or strong water person. As a water position can overwhelm the weak fire or extinguish his weak fire. If one is a strong water person, too much water can also overwhelm him/her. 2.2 What is the actual purpose of a fountain? 2.2.1 If one is living on a landed property, a water position especially at the frontage does help. This is because, if there is a fountain or water position, it implies that there can never a built-up area above this area. Thus -- clear space or like a bird flying freely at the frontage of this area. 2.2.2 Image a large waterfall, or a large fountain. 2.2.3 The key success of such a vibrant flow is that the water droplets `friction' against the air. This friction is often said to create `cluster ions' that can help bond bad ions or fuse them. Thus neutralising or cleasing the air/ or surrounding. 2.2.3 Now imagine what a small tiny fountain does? In countries like Singapore, where we are at the equator, there is already lots of humidity in the air. Imagine, placing a fountain inside the house. This may become unhealthy to family members especially the young. Since, the water in the fountain often evaporates. And worse, if we close the windows. 2.2.3 Please do a search for " Rivervale " and if you have the time, try to read the article on Rvervale cresent condominium in Singapore. And learn why the water position in this condo is considered as a `stagnant' water. 3. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, and based on the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: metal helps water. Thus, if we really want to find out our so call wealth element based on Flying Star Feng Shui, than often, the water feature is placed at locations such as #7 (weak metal) and #6 (strong metal) positions. 4. For example, under the current period 7, some homes have what we call double #7's at the main entrance (for the 20 year Flying Star). Under such a situation, and since this is the frontage area; the double #7 metal can take advantage of water. This is then truly called finding proper location(s) to activate water position. Not the whims and fancies of some FS practitioner's interpretation. Warmest Regards, Cecil Appreciate with

Dear Anon, Unfortunately, this type of " Feng Shui " is not practised here. Perhaps, this question was wrongly posted into the wrong website. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For a threat towards the interior of the home: If one looks out of the window, one should not see a lone tree slicing thru the window. If so, a simple day curtain to screen or a blind would be useful. 2. Yin and Yang concept: Often, a large tree is not advisable especially if it has lots of branches and leaves. The rationale here is that, because of the tree, what is underneath the tree becomes `dark' i.e. no sunlight penetrate thru. And it is because of this; that we consider the location or area `yin'. Too yin, or darked area, is not really too good. 3. Often, it is said that spirits (or for those who believe in spirits); a spirit may harbour or hide inside the tree trunk. Not too ideal also. 4. At your end, as mentioned under Para 1, so long as the trunk of the tree does not slice into your house, this is acceptable. Often, we do not have control of our neighbour's action or property. But if the tree i.e. it's branches or leaves encroch into our property, we can, as a last resort take legal action. Warmest Regards, Cecil