Cecil Lee

Another common Feng Shui practise especially in Hong Kong:- In the past, toaist priests use this to trap evil. The bottle gourd (will attach a picture later on) is said to comprise both Heaven and Earth. It is common to find Chinese Feng Shui practitioners advising on the use of the bottle gourd. In Feng Shui practise, the Bottle Gourd can either be natural (dried) or made of metal e.g. bronze. Some Feng Shui practioners advise that it be placed at the bed of the sick i.e. to `suck' away the `spirit' of an unhealthy person. Sometimes, the advise is to place it at the toilet area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wendy, It can be easily found in most neighbourhood `incense' shops i.e. shops that sell Chinese joss sticks, oils and religious items. Usually, the Tong Su for this case (year 2003) should easily be found after August 2002 in these shops as they are imported from Hong Kong in bulk. Warmest Regards, cecil

Dear All, Another authentic cure is the following:- 6-coins in a Jar of salt water ============================== Step 1:- ====== Find a glass jar, approximately 3 inches or more inches in diameter. Enough to hold 6 metal coins. Step 2:- ======= Pour ordinary tap water into the jar until approximately three-quarters full. Step 3:- ====== Stir the salt solution until it is fully dissolved. Step 4:- ======= Place 6 metal coins (i-ching type with square holes at the centre) into an ordinary glass jar. Step 5:- ======= (THIS IS OPTIONAL) Add some gold flakes into this jar. If the gold flake is a piece of flake, cut it into small sizes or simply place this small piece of flake into the jar. Place it at a location such that it one does not trip on it e.g. below the hollow of the window ledge. DO NOT place it next to the bed. As there may be vapours emitted. This is considered as an authentic Feng Shui cure. As it has been used widely locally and especially in Hong Kong. As we all know, salt water can be acidic and would react with the metallic coins to emit (some invisible vapour). RECOMMENDATION: 1. It is best not to use this cure at locations where the windows are closed all the time. 2. Steer clear from leaving it close to the bed e.g. on the night table. 3. This type of cure is used especially if there are severe or multiple #2's and /or #5's and /or #3 and / or #4. Particuarly more for combinations of #2 and #3's. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, 1. This concept is not a modern invention. 2. In the past, I had written in this forum about this concept. 3. The concept: If one look out of a child's bedroom and a distance away, on the right side; if there is a structure i.e. looks like a profile of e.g. a pagoda or high tension wire (note that this is a distance away); this is considered auspicious. Here, it implies that there will be `scholars' or children will do exceptionally well in their studies. 4. In Hong Kong, many Feng Shui practitioners have advised their clients to place a pagoda figurine on their children's study table. Please refer to attached illustration. 5. Here, the pagoda figurine can be e.g. clear glass, crystal; ceramic (like those found in fish tanks); or even marble or metallic. Warmest Regards, Cecil

For a concrete beam, the most popular cure is to use two flutes. Another alternative is shown in the attachment. If the beam is concrete, then use the two wooden support as shown in the attach picture. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guek Rian, Yes, it is good to try to look closely and if possible `fix' leaks before we even look at enhancements. Frankly, it is always difficult for me to imagine what a layout seems to look like. Would you be able to draw a sketch using any software and upload to the forum? This is because, I hope you can do this so that it is this would help me to better understand your layout plan. For example, the layout plan should include all rooms and toilet area and even roads around the house. NE can be a double edged sword direction. Since, this location is also known as the devil's main door. And it is better to understand your layout. Perhaps, you can also describe the external of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: The Petals Condominium Developer: Centrepoint Properties Ltd Total of 270 condominium units Tenure: Freehold TOP: Within 6 months time (Approximately at end of this year 2002) URL: http://www.centrepointhomes.com/petals_site.asp In my opinion, this Type C1 layout (see attached) is a typical Feng Shui nightmare. What's bad:- 1. Toilet(s) next to main entrance - Fatal error Fortunately, many of the condominium developments do not have a toilet next to the main door. The only other development, which I can think of that has this bad arrangement is the Regent Grove condominium. So far if I am not mistaken some of the units at Regent Grove are still available i.e. no takers. 2. Poison arrow aimed at Living room set - Correctable 3. Master bedroom is odd-shaped. - Danger for NEWLY married couples - leading to divorce 4. Bedroom 4 is odd shaped. 5. Chances are if this house has been purchased by a newly married couple, the chances of separation & divorce is very high. It is preferred that newly married couples occupy bedrooms that are not of odd-shaped. 6. In my opinion, after 1 or 2 years of moving in, the breadwinner will be plagued with financial & marriage problems. Recommendation: If you have all the money in the world, it is not worth spending it on this type of layout plan. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: The Petals Condominium Developer: Centrepoint Properties Ltd Total of 270 condominium units Tenure: Freehold TOP: Within 6 months time (Approximately at end of this year 2002) URL: http://www.centrepointhomes.com/petals_site.asp Please refer to the attached picture (below) of this sample Type B1 layout. Most of us are aware that poison arrows are aimed inwards. From this picture, can you guess whether is this still a poison arrow? YES/NO/DUNNO?

Dear Rupert, Frankly, a 4 foot long ceramic red dragon is pretty huge. 1. Can I confirm how many claws it has. 2. What stance is it at i.e. looks like floating on air. Or is it like a mantle piece? Please refer to:- http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/mypictures.cgi?img=0&search=dragon&cat=all&bool=and&x=12&y=6 1. For example, the file dragons2.jpg shows the dragon in a `display' format. 2. While dragon-pic2.jpg shows that it is floating on air. 3. While photos dragon1.jpg shows that it is facing right. (or East). If one notice carefully, majority of the more authentic pieces will have its head facing (right or `East') i.e. from where we are standing looking at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please refer to my earlier reply, which, I believe you had missed reading it:- Topic: fire station map (4 of 4), Read 8 times Conf: Free Advice (General Topics) From: Cecil Lee Date: Monday, June 10, 2002 08:13 PM Dear Anon, Please see below:- - In my opinion, it is best if one can not to purchase this house. - Perhaps, you can also ask the existing owner what is the rationale for them selling the unit. 1. What is your view on the effect of the station & the lane and the unit?s overall feng shui and it?s cure? Frankly, it is NOT practical to `cure' such a Yang effect coming from the Fire station. Not practical because, one has to literally close the curtains or close the main door most of the time. 2. Will it benefits a breadwinner of weak earth element perhaps needing more fire? This is to do more with which direction the main door is facing and whether it matches the Ba Zi of the breadwinner. For example, the bright Red coloured wall of the Fire station is considered a Sha Qi. And frankly, I do not see how it can co-exist with one's element. Even if one needs `fire' this is not exactly the type of `fire' one wants. There is a difference between personal enhancement and Sha Qi. 3. What about the effect on the other family members of strong earth and strong wood elements? As mentioned above, we are talking about two different issues. It is not possible for Sha Qi to work advantages for us. - Frankly, it is difficult to comment on this unless you can draw a proper sketch. As such a judgement involves many factors. This includes the distance between the blocks, the distance between the gap etc.. - Being a west life and a weak earth person, the door faces SE, unfavourable Liu Shai and wood. However, the living, dining and master seems favourable in NE, Nien Yen-Earth, NW, Sheng Chi-Metal and SW,Tien Yen-Earth. Since the maindoor leads to a short passage way and where activities are limited, are the unfavourable effect limited and may not be even of upmost important in this case? I have heard of geomancer that advise on checking on the window facing rather that the door if both the door and window that do not align, please confirm? The easiest way out is always to use a Luopan and point it to the location with the brightest light that comes into the house. This is where, it is relatively easy to find the `facing' and `sitting' direction. However, if one really takes a closer look at the Flying Star chart i.e. a 24 degree increment, one still has to find out exactly the compass direction of the main door. Taking the easy way out, this is simply based soley on the Luo pan readings. However, if one wants to take true compass directions, one has to find out the centrepoint of the house. And from this centrepoint determine the exact compass degree of the main door to plus or minus 15 degree increments. It is fine if the Geomancer provides you with his/her advice based on the luopan. But if one uses a Flying Star chart with the mathematical formulas on it, one would have guessed that it requires a precise determination based on the compass direction. For example, take the case of the Eight House Theory. Here, the advise is to take the compass readings from the centrepoint. Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm If one notice carefully, the centrepoint is usually the location where the centre of gravity is located. And both Eight House and Flying Star are compass school Feng Shui. As mentioned earlier, some geomancers, for their convenience, read off from their Luo pan and provide advise (or rough) advise based on it. Some even do not provide you confirmation with tools such as Flying Star chart. The forum and other resources in this site, can provide some clue as to their use. But it is diffcult to list out the exact order. As no two situations are the same. However, roughly, the order is as follows:- THE HOME/OFFICE 1. Shapes and Forms (external, site, building, home) 2. Eight House Compass School (birth chart of the house) PERSONAL SELF 1. Eight House 2. Ba Zi 3. Ba Zi Feng Shui In the forum, I mentioned that there are three easy steps: 1. What is the purpose of each theory 2. What are its strenghts 3. What are its weakness - If one is applying Flying Star Feng Shui, then if a house is built under Period 6 or Period 7, the house will continue to remain as e.g. a Period 6 or Period 7 house. There is really nothing new here. For example, under this current period, a Period 6 house has continued to remain as a period 6 house. (Unless there is a major renovation that changes this to a period 7 house). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Is this child's play? YES / NO? Not sure?....read on...

Earned luck or unexpected luck (pian cai)....

If a building is narrow at the frontage (main entrance area) and the back is broader, an inverted U can be used to `catch' or symbolically neutralise this deficiency. This is particularly useful, or a good situation is where plants can be lined up in this `u' shaped trout along the parimeter (less plants along the frontage) of course. Attached please find a sample illustration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: C?te d?Azur Condominium Developer: Centrepoint Homes (A subsidiary of Frase and Neave) URL: http://www.centrepointhomes.com/mp/siteplan.asp 1. Overall, this development has excellent Shapes and Forms. It shares some characteristics of The Tropica Condominium The Tropica Condominium 2. The blocks are in a horse shoe protective pattern with a good shape (plot of land). 3. The side roads and underground carpark are nicely layout. More importantly, the water features are strategically placed. For example Block 66 at the front part of the condominium also has it's own water features. 4. The interior layout:- Overall, layout Type for 1 and 2 bedrooms are acceptable. For 3 and 4 bedroom types, do check out the toilet locations. (Especially for the 5 bedroom types where there are significant missing corners and toilets at the centrepoint of the unit). Overall, `district 15' is always a very popular location. With additional sea-view advantage, one gets an additional boost of beneficial Qi from this site. Worth looking into. But do expect a premium for the few `rare' East Coast development sites. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: Tanglin View Condominium (Ready for Immediate Occupation) Developer: Far East Organisation Location: Prince Charles Crescent URL: http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=Features&Cat=Residential&id=46 Overall, this condominium has good Shapes and Forms. And majority of the apartments in this condominium has good interior layouts. The layouts can be viewed from Far East Organisation's website:- http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=FloorPlan&Cat=Residential&id=46 From the above layout plans, try to locate TYPE A and TYPE B's. You will notice that this type of layout are a `rare find'. Where the toilets are neatly `tucked' away at corners. Overall, all units shown on the above layout plans also are quite rectangular and few if any missing corners. Worth taking a look for new home buyers In my opinion, this is a `rare' find and as this is a `matured' condo i.e. already ready for immediate condo, it is certainly worth looking closely at unsold units. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: Duman View Condominium Developer: Far East Organisation Location: Haig Road Two Tower Blocks: Tower 1 and Tower 2 URL: http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=LocationMap&Cat=Residential&id=26 Tower 1 is the larger block comprising 5 unit/blocks. While Tower 2 has 4 unit/blocks Many of the units may require a screen. So that qi does not enter from the main entrance in a straight line towards the balcony window(s) area. A Typical C unit e.g. Type C4, shows such a straight sha qi. And this unit also has toilet at the centrepoint. Fortunately, not all units have toilet(s) at the centrepoint. Wealth retention for the entire plot is a question mark. Since there is a `leak' of wealth from the main entrance (out) directly to the back of the plot of land. Overall, this development can be given a miss, you have not considered it already. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: Cashew Hill (Landed property) Developer: Far East Organisation Tenure of Land: 999 Years Location: Upper Bukit Timah Road/ Cashew Road Status: Open for Sale URL: http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=Features&Cat=Residential&id=455 Attached please find a sample of Cashew Hill's Layout. Basically, the toilet bowl is not above the main entrance. The bath tub is. And the entire toilet is above the main entrance. (Not too comforting thought thou). Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: Robertson 100 Developer: MCL Land Type of Development: Condominium 186 units Location: Robertson Quay, Singapore URL of MCL Land: http://www.mclland.com.sg/property/dreamhomes/robertson/default.asp Overall, the External Shapes and Forms: plot of land is acceptable. However, in my opinion, do check where the toilet locations are especially for Type C's and Type B's. From what I have seen, for Type C's majority of the layout plans have toilets at the centrepoint/close to the centrepoint of the unit(s). For Type B's e.g. Type Be's, there are significant missing corners. Sample of bad layouts of this development are attached below. Recommendation: It is no point having acceptable external Shapes and Forms. Where possible, try to avoid purchasing units with toilets at the centrepoint and be careful of units with significant missing corners.

The `Water-gate' Effect 1. `Water-gate' was a term notorius with the Nixon presidency that had caused him to resign from the US presidency. 2. In Feng Shui, it is considered not good to have a watery or wavy designed main gate. 3. The implication is wealth cannot be retained and drained off. Warmest Regards, Cecil

There are two important points to note:- 1. Never change the position of the bed during pregnancy. 2. New Home? House Moving? During pregnancy, avoid moving house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Type of figurine ================ Lions - preferably should be placed as a pair facing out of the main door Rooster - avoid placing this in the master bedroom. (Rooster symbolises quarrels) Dragon - peferably placed in the living room Dog - preferably it should face the main door. Water poster/paintings should not be placed at the head of the bed or in the bedroom location. Bird - If the painting has too many birds, avoid placing it at the dining area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Debasis, In my opinion, the figurine should be considered more as a decorative piece. Frankly, there is nothing magical with the piece. Personally, I have such a piece (as shown) attached. I personally liked it because, it was made in the early 1930's. It is nice to look at because of his (buddha's) lovely smile and nice to see kids climbing (taking advantage) of him:) As mentioned, we should treat these pieces as interior art pieces. But, if one have such pieces, it is best not to let them face into bedrooms, on the same wall as toilet etc... Otherwise, enjoy! Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. In Professional Feng Shui, the true determination of a wealth or multiple wealth corners depends on the assessment done using Flying Star Feng Shui. 2. As many of us are aware, sector Feng Shui or paying homage to just a particular sector may not work at all. 3. Especially, if a Feng Shui practitioner has a routine of telling every of his/her client that e.g. the wealth corner is e.g. `diagonal to the main door'. The probability is that out only 1 or none of his clients can ever achieve wealth using such a method. 4. Feng Shui is about earth luck. And it is best therefore to try and increase luck in all sectors. Rather than, paying homage to just one sector. Another Question: Is there such a thing as placing e.g. a piggy bank at a wealth corner? Well put it this way, there is really no harm if someone tells you that you have a wealth corner somewhere. And you follow it. However, commonsense tells us that, one does not lose anything here. Perhaps, the sight of money, can spur one on? Motivational aspects... Warmest Regards, Cecil

When we discuss fire element, usually, lighting is not taken into consideration in this caution note! Although Red is considered an auspicious colour, the following need to be taken into consideration:- If one is not sure, or had not properly consulted a Feng Shui practitioner, it is best not to use fire (red, pink or purple) liberally because: 1. Fire element will fuel or help earth element. (For those who are aware of Flying Star Feng Shui, it will further fuel bad earth e.g. #2 sickness or #5 misfortune, sickness. 2. Fire element is also a destroyer or the metal element especially if it is used as a cure. Besides, this, there are more considerations with regards to fire element:- 1. For a weak water person, it is disadvantages to have fire (pink, purple or red.) 2. Too much fire element is too yang and usually is not as suitable a colour for the bedroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Can Condominium Apartments facing buildings take advantage of water positions? Yes and No. 2. For condominum units it would normally not be advantages to take up units at ground level to the 3rd level as Qi flow will normally not be vibrant. Please that this is just an average statement and does not take into account each individual site or location. 3. For condominium units, it is best to take up floors at the middle to one unit before the top unit. 4. Such condominium apartments level 4 or more by themselves have `virtual water' element and normally may not be able to take advantage of `pool' water. 5. The top or highest floor is not advised because usually after several years, the issue of water-proofing especially if the quality of workmanship is not acceptable; there may be leaks from the roof or from the side of the building soaking into the unit. 6. However, in certain circumstances, where there is a vibrant Qi, e.g. a water fountain below the unit. Even if the unit is high e.g. 18 or more floors can take advantage of the water to catch `wealth' by the use of metal element e.g. 6 rod wind chime hang at a strategic location. Please see a rough sketch. Warmest Regards, Cecil