Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Further to what I have mentioned, spirits can also be found by: 1. Calculations using the Flying Star. If there are too much yin concentration at sectors especially the NE, more likely, it would be conducive to such spirits. Interpretation of the Flying star numbers e.g. rope, young lady could suggest, the spirit had been hanged. 2. Using the Chinese Loupan. If the compass needle spins `violently', then there would suggest some activity at the sector. 3. Modern methods, used by Western ghost detectives that look at `signatures' e.g. a measuring device on the temperature. If the temperature drops suddenly, (unexplained cold), then it could suggest some anomaly. Other measuring devices e.g. heat sensitive cameras which can also pick up `cold' spots. 4. It is said that an innocent child e.g. 1 year old or less may be able to see. 5. In my opinion, a person with a weak element such as a weak wood person, especially, if they have further `developed' their senses. Again, please note that the above is more on beliefs rather than Feng Shui. I hope you do not make me out as a *Quack* after this. One can generally say that the above, is part of the "occupational hazard" of a FS practitioner and dwell more towards YIN Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the dead. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Aimie, Proper Pillars of Destiny to obtain a person's true element i.e. weak or strong, takes much effort to calculate manually. As mentioned, in earlier postings, time is precious and I concentrate only on helping users to further interpret reports, if necessary available at www.geomancy-online.com Thus, I hope you understand, imagine if I were to do manual calculations, it may take up to two or three days just for one person. Life is short and I feel available time should be used wisely instead. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Steven, For a clear glass or see thru glass, such as those in modern shopping units, can be threatened by a `poison' arrow from a distance. Frosted glass or opaque film, would do the `trick'. Here, if one cannot see, it no longer becomes a threat is `half-true' i.e. half-solved. The treat has still to be neutralised outside the building to take effect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. In terms of priority, beds are considered the least concern. For example, more concern should be placed on the position to the bed relative to the room. 2. Thus in my opinion, of secondary importance are the beds. However, as you have described, colour do represent the element. Thus, for a weak metal child, metal bed or an alternative e.g. white or bronze bed (the colour of metal element is white or gold). 3. It is still acceptable thou, to use neutral colours or other colours for the bed support. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, in the West, it is more common for Feng Shui practitioners to advice their clients to place Ba Gua mirror to counter-act Sha Qi. 2. In the East, or Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Far East, Feng Shui practitioners either advise on: 2.1. For many Feng Shui practitioners who have a religious background e.g. Toaism or Buddhism, would often advice their clients to place a Ba Gua mirror for `protection' on their door or many doors. Here, they even ask their clients to place certain `charms' above the doors. The charms are usually written on yellow paper and with red wordings or drawings. Alternatively, many use a Ba Gua with the twin picture of the two door gods on the same Ba Gua mirror (for protection). 2.2. In the East, if the Feng Shui practitioner does not have religious inclination, would advise placement of a Ba Gua mirror for situations such as a `Sha Qi' or poison arrow aimed at either the main door, other doors or windows of the house. 3. Usually, the Ba Gua mirror should be inspected at intervals of a year. Usually, they are changed ranging from a year after placement to two or two and a-half years. At locations, where there is direct sunlight e.g. at the West, the Ba Gua mirror surface may fade away quicker than say a more shady side of the house. If it is subject to the elements e.g. open area and rainfall, it should be inspected. 4. Here are some interesting information about the Ba Gua mirror: 4.1. When you want to change the Ba Gua mirror, one can wrap it up in either a clean used newspaper and tie it up e.g. with a string or red string. And throw it away e.g. in the bin. 4.2. One advice when changing the Ba Gua mirror, avoid changing it during the Seven month. http://www.geomancy.net/calendar/index.htm 4.3. Usually, for the purpose of placing the Ba Gua mirror for `protection' or to ward of evil, many people, get priests or monks to have it blessed. If one cannot find a `holy man', then, just say a simple short prayer, and observe a moment of silence before placing it up. 5. When calamity strikes: There are reported stories that when a Ba Gua mirror (although affixed properly or mounted properly above the main door) without any explanation, drops off, it implies calamity has happened to a member of the family. There was no report of heavy winds etc.. that could have topple the Ba Gua mirror in such situations. Scary isn't it? Please note that majority of the information above is based on `Beliefs' rather than Feng Shui. So, it is certainly up to the individual to decide for themselves here. Although the occurances under Para 5 is rare, one can thus say that perhaps, it is an `occupational' hazard associated with hanging a Ba Gua. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. In the past, Chinese are also very concerned with well water as they believe that there is a well spirit. Apologise for all the `talk' on "spirits" today, but this subject seems to occur quite regularly today. Nevertherless, do not let your personal `spirits' down:) *JOKE*

Dear Anon, Usually, the Japanese Lucky cats figurines with their hands raised on either side is often used by business, both Chinese and Japanese establishment especially food eatery. There should not be a problem displaying these `lucky' cats at home. Figurines to avoid include ferocious animals that look hungry or on the prowl. Or animals with hands outstreched and `empty handed.' Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Usually, the tree should be proportionate to the house. 2. Trees should be well trimmed. 3. It is not advantages if the tree cast a `dark' shadow or dims the entire area (totally). 4. If the tree is neatly trimmed e.g. branches up-keep, regularly this would be best. 5. It is difficult to determine when `spirits' would harbour a tree. It would depend on conditions e.g. 5.1. If it is conducive enough, very yin environment 5.2. Especially during the 7th Luna Month or the `hungry ghost' season. 5.3. Usually these are playful imps. 6. If one frequently gets nightmare or have sleepless nights in a room next to the tree, then this could be a sign that a spirit has taken to the tree. 7. It takes a conducive Yin environment, to attract, such spirits. 8. If one places especially metallic wind chime, (and so happens, tuned to their frequency), it could attract these spirit(s) to stay around. 9. Usually, if one keeps a dog at home, it should usually howl, if it has seen `something'. One can say that some animals especially larger dogs can help. But, I am not sure, if a small breed such as a poodle could do the job. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kewpie, Overall, the dragon `cannot' be activated by planting plants. There are other issues here: 1. The `secret' weapon in Feng Shui are trees. With trees, it attracts birds, for example. 2. Too many trees especially if the grow tall creates too yin an environment. 3. Following the Compass school, becareful of planting: a. A lone tree, which may eventually grow tall or huge on the North East compass degree direction of the House. This is the devils main gate. Alternatively avoid planting the same type of tree at the South West and West side. b. Trees are believed to be able to harbour wondering spirits, which may simply take up refuge in the trees (or hide in them). Well the above is a `belief'. 4. Some practitioners believe that one should also not plant two trees e.g. between the main gate. This represents two joss sticks which represents `death'. 5. If your compound or garden is of reasonable size, plant trees, the `natural' way. If your house e.g. is at a corner, you can plant trees surrounding the side of the house where the public can see into. Go moderate, in planting plants or trees. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kewpie, For an `overall' good house:- 1. Environmental Scanning i.e. the landscape;particulary - the site and the home is very important. More than half the battle is `won' if a house has excellent Shapes and Form. 2. Having excellent Shapes and form could also be supplemented by `protecting' areas of vunerability: 2.1 The main door. This is considered the mouth of the house. One should protect it `at all costs'. If a poison arrow is aimed at the main entrance door, do not sit around for it to be left unprotected. Try to `protect' it. There are several examples of `how-to' that can be found on this site. 2.2 The windows. It is equally important for the windows to be protected from poison arrows especially, single lamp posts or again a sharp corner of a neighbours home etc... 3. Where possible, the house should have good frontage (like the bird flying freely in front). And the back, with a solid protection e.g. a hill or man made wall. 4. The house should preferably do not have missing corners. 5. Internal of the house, do take note of Qi not flowing directly from the main door out to the back in a straight line. Internally, where possible one side of the toilet wall should occupy an external wall. Here, there is no chance for it to be located at the centre of the house. Avoid having the toilet above the main door or at the side of the house. The numberous examples on Shapes and Form can go on and on.... 6. Generally, as a guide, even if the house has EXCELLENT Feng Shui, one should look at the Eight House Theory to see how suitable this `EXCELLENT' house is for each of us. An `EXCELLENT' house can be great or suitable for some persons but may not be suitable for others. For example, if the death or disaster intangible force is at the main entrance and the bedroom is equally in a bad sector, even if it is an EXCELLENT house, it does not necessary mean it will be great for this occupant. However, it is better this way than to have a `bad' house plus incompatible house. 7. Next, use the Flying Star to check for imbalances at various sectors of the house and if necessary neutralise them. If water or mountain star is found, one can also activate it to enhance the house. 8. Pillars of Destiny, e.g. element strength is used to fine tune the analysis and to determine if water positions can be used. For example, it is not advisable for a weak fire or strong fire person to have water positions in the house. Please see below:- It would be more important to have the main entrance face an auspicious direction for the breadwinner. If the breadwinner and the spouse earn the same level of pay, we still usually consider the breadwinner (first). However, it would indeed be a plus point to have the spouse have the main entrance face an auspicious direction. (It would be `nice to have'). Yes, Red is the most Yang of all the Yang colours. In general, if we talk about this type of barn with the door facing South, we can classify it as a Fire element house. However, if the elements in the house are properly balanced, quarrels can be neutralised. Flying Star theory would be useful here to locate imbalances and neutralise the sectors. Particular attention, thus should be spent analysing the South sector. But, this should not be too much a worry. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, As there is very little information available, perhaps, you can share with us some of information: 1. Is this a new house i.e. newly moved in? If No, how long has the person being staying in the room? 2. Can u briefly describe what furniture is in the room and a. is there a mirror b. are there any pointed arrows aimed at the bed? 3. Briefly describe what is outside the window of the room. 4. If you do an Eight House Chart, what is the intangible force affecting the person sleeping in this room? 5. Other than Feng Shui, are there any personal problems e.g. stress due to financial problems. The above would help to further analyse the problem without having to immediately resort to Flying Star chart (which may also be out of balance). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, The messages under Free Advice nearly reaches the 3,000 `mark.' Here, I like to share with you the following:- I reproduce, an excerpt of the `Certificate in Applied Feng Shui Course':- Para 12.8. Four Guidelines to Good Feng Shui Practises Here are Four Guidelines to Good Feng Shui Practises:- 1. Monetary rewards is always tempting but we should be honest in your dealings with your clients. 2. Avoid applying too many enhancements or `cures' to a specific location at any one time. If you do so and if something goes wrong you will never know which `cure' was used `wrongly. Fortunately " Dead man tell no tales ". However, this is no way to do Feng Shui Audits. The main purpose of Feng Shui in the past was to find a site for a city, site or building not so much of finding `cures' for every little thing found in a home. 3. Where possible do not bring along ready made cures in the hope of selling them or adding it as `extras' or hidden costs to your Feng Shui audit. 4. The pie for Feng Shui services is large and growing. Do not criticise or `flame' anyone openly on the internet; on your website or even in discussion groups or newsgroups. This is highly unprofessional and reflects badly on the person. Only after an audit and if the customer really needs a `cure' advise them what type of cure they should get. However, situations differ if your location does not have a proper Feng Shui `emporium'. What I truly want to say is it is `OK' to do so, if your intentions are good. (But not to earn extra money or add this as a hidden cost). --- End --- I believe, there are lessons for each of us:- For those who engage in a Feng Shui consultant, can understand what can be expected of a Feng Shui audit. For those who are practising or would like to practise Feng Shui, do provide an honest value for money audit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Steven, Overall, in very general terms, if one door is bigger than the other, and based on the moouth facing another mouth, the one with the larger mouth would eventually `be the winner'. Well, the above is only a literal interpretation based on the `mouth' to `mouth' senario. A `bigger' mouth would always be able to `swallow' the smaller mouth. If it is me, I would certainly try to occupy the room with the bigger door. *JOKE* Anyway, if we look at it, this is a LOSE-LOSE situation. There are no winners in a quarrel or constant argument. To lesser the blow, a screen or a small linen cabinet can be placed (to act like a screen) on one side of the door. Usually, if one door is smaller, it would suggest that this may not be a bedroom? Perhaps a kitchen? or a storeroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If one noticed, the planning of cities, China has well planned cities based on good Feng Shui lines. 2. Many of the Chinese cities are based on Feng shui such as Canton, Funan, Shanghai etc... 3. Even Hong Kong is said to have good Feng Shui. Feng Shui thus can relate to a `bigger' picture and not necessary only on plots of land or apartment buildings. Feng Shui can be use to benefit the Prosperity of a region. 4. If I am not mistaken, I vaguely remember, Ethiopia looks like an enclosed state and in-land. (Pardon me if I got this wrong). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The best `cure' would be to use a screen. For such cases, the screen or a partition need not reach up totally to the ceiling. It merely needs to `hide' the door. Here, `if one cannot see it, it no longer becomes a threat'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Manoj, One must look at it in relation to the layout plan for a home and place the bed, that best adhere to the `Shapes and Form' plus Eight House, plus Flying star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Gwen, 1. Currently, the main concern is to allow Qi to meander gently into the house. So clear or transparent is acceptable. 2. One characteristic of Qi flowing directly from the front door to the back is a broken marriage, which in many cases, lead to divorce. I have personally seen a few cases, of such characteristics for some homes. 3. Taping plastic wrap as you mentioned is only a temporary solution. It would be best to cover it e.g. a decorative plywood laminate as an example. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Franco, There are simply too many resources on this site. I finally managed to locate an article I wrote in the past about Company Logos: http://www.geomancy.net/on/logos.htm Pillars of Destiny can be used to design a company logo. Hope the above helps:) Cecil Lee Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Larissa, I reproduce a previous message posted in this forum. I reproduce the whole text. So that you can find that the user had mentioned that she had being using a water bed for a long time and had no adverse effects to her. Here goes.... Dear Jane, Most users are aware to avoid digging up the earth especially at the East. This is based on the " Tai Su " or Grand Duke Theory. Grand Duke actually refers to the `gravitational pull' of the largest planet circing the Sun i.e. Jupiter. Did you dig earth at the East side of the house. if so, one way to neutralise this is to use `metal'. For example, if it is possible place the car between the digging and the house. For water beds, frankly this is not mentioned in traditional Feng Shui. Personally, I do not see any problems. For the following reasons: 1. One Feng Shui concept is that if you do not see it is not a threat. 2. More importantly, it is more important not to sleep on a circular bed. This is inauspicious in Feng Shui. In my opinion, presently, to-date, I have not heard nor read of any ill effects on the use of water beds. Since you have slept on it for quite sometime without any effects, it should be ok to continue sleeping on one. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. The fastest way to check for messages is to click on SEARCH and key in the key words e.g. water bed.

Dear Franco, Under Feng Shui, the best technique to designing a company logo (especially if you own one or hold majority stake). For example, if you are a weak water person, one can have the background of the logo blue and the logo in `metal' or metallic gold for example. Here, water helps the weak person while the metal enhances it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Greg, A warm welcome to you:) Currently, the reason why it is considered inauspicious to have a bedroom above a kitchen is more to do with `safety' than Feng Shui. The `worry' is that there is a remote chance of the kitchen catching fire as opposed to other locations. As fire `moves' upwards, most likely, the first room to be affected is the one above it. Other than the above reasoning, it is thus considered of `secondary' importance in Feng Shui. We should continue to find out the rationale for a specific reason i.e. auspicious or inauspicious as many a times, Feng Shui is based on commonsense:) More serious theories, such as Shapes and Forms and Flying Star are used for specific reasons also. Feng Shui, should also be ranked in terms of `importance':) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mark, 1. A neutral colour such as white would be acceptable to keep the house cum office bright especially if you are using it for `white' collar work. 2. You can use the free Flying Star house number at www.geomancy-online.com to check the Flying Star of the second storey. 3. If you have a rough sketch of the U shaped, you can always upload under the `Conference for Attachment'. And if possible the description of the slope. Ideally, a `U' shaped house cum office has an imbalanced Qi. Ideal shape is (if possible, square or rectangle). But I believe, there could be a constrain for this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. Where possible, one should avoid `open' water at the centrepoint. But if it is a hotwater heater, not much can be done and this can still be located here as it is `sealed'. Not ideal, but, still `acceptable'. 2. Where possible, if this is a storage area, if there are shelves, items can be placed on the shelves. But avoid, turning on e.g. vacuum cleaner or create a `disturbance' at the centre location. Static objects can be placed on shelves. Objects such as mobs should be dry before placing it in this location. It is thus advisable to leave the space clear as possible. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There are two `issues' brought up considering this. Most of the time, one should not be too unduly worried about it. The two `issues' are: 1. Some FS practitioners consider it `inauspicious' because, in the event, that a car catches fire, the bedroom is directly above it. But based on reasoning, this `risk' is neglible for most of us as a car catching fire, is rare unless it is thru mischief or other causes. 2. Some FS practitioners believe that a car, is = metal, and thus, there may be too much metal at that sector especially if there is an imbalance at that sector where either metal aids the bad #star or enhances it. A Flying Star analysis would be able to check on this. Other than the above, it should not be an `issue' here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cheui May 1. The table must lean against a wall or a partition for support. 2. It should not be by itself, e.g. in the middle of the room. It should rest on or `supported' one side by a wall. 3. Where possible, the back of the table should also preferably be a solid wall. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, For the sitting position, the direction your (front) faces should be the `auspicious' direction. For example, if you are sitting on a table with your face facing North, and North is your excellent sector under Eight House, then this is considered `auspicious' under this theory. Warmest Regards, Cecil