Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. The lotus root is a `root' grown underground. It is equivalent to potatoes where it grows underground and `harvested' by digging it out. 2. Like all food, it is much `respected' because of its cooling properties. For example, if one has a sore throat, some Chinese steam it with water and pork or peanuts or other ingredients. The soup is usally drank and the lotus root slices are eaten or thrown away after the soup is made. (Some people like eating it while others obtain the soup). The tea-pot in one of the links is a replica of how the lotus root looks like. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I believe, you are still young so try abit harder:) 2. It is best to watch your weight. There is not much in Feng Shui that relates to weight. 3. However, a sensible diet would usually help: 3.1 The Chinese often use the chopsticks to pick food. So that they are forced to eat slowly. You can still do so with the fork and spoon. 3.2 I am not sure if it will help but one should take breakfast, eat a healthy lunch and dinner. Avoid supper food. Here, it is believed that we burn more calories in the day time (activity) and at lower activity time, eat less. I believe that breakfast is the most important`meal' that should not be skipped. 4. For a mountain star, it has to be analysed using the Flying Star analysis. If a sector happens to have a mountain star, it can only be activated if the location is a wall (in a room) or the backdoor. Else it cannot be activated. 5. A mountain star, need not be purposely purchased. You can use any object readily available in the home with mass (solid mass) e.g. a paper weight and non moveable e.g. without wheels. A decorative object with `mass' can be a mountain star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If the tree is in your property, the best recommendation is to simply trim it neatly. 2. Yes, especially if the tree comes too close to the window one can use a fork (which is a safer object than knife or blade). If a knife is used, it is preferred that one uses a butter knife (not so dangerous). 3. But the most effective, is to either trim it or if you do not own it but by the municipal, write to them to trim it. Or simply close the curtain (if you can). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The main principle to remember is: "If one no longer sees the poison arrow(s) it no longer becomes a threat." Thus, if the container of sand is high enough, between the `offending' poison arrow and the home it is considered effective. Usually, Feng Shui practititoners do not normally use EARTH is because, this can be risky considering the `Five Yellow' or the inauspicious Flying Star 5 (for misfortune). One must remember that in a Flying Star Chart, the occurence of 5 is 3 times e.g. it `appears' once for the Mountain Star, one time for the Water Star and one time for the Base Star. If there are any further inauspicous combinations plus a person adding more `Earth' or sand, it may cumulate to a recipe of enhancing this `Five Yellow' and causing Misfortune. With this reasoning, you can see why it is always safer not to use EARTH. Hope the above helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Eva, 1. This has more to do with `safety' then Feng Shui. But because of this, many Feng Shui practittioners (advise) that one should not have the bedroom above kitchen stove. (Especially if it is directly. As some may argue that it may `burn' a relationship.) 2. In my personal opinion, you are not using a business stove with very high flames and is not cooking at night. 3. If you have a smoke detector, all the better. More concern is the million to one chance of a kitchen catching fire and as fire travels upwards, this is the `cause for concern. ' Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, If you do come across it again, please let us know the rationale for doing so. As far as I know, there is `no truth' in this statement. However, the closest on this is perhaps on the application of the Yin and Yang. Perhaps, the author is trying to create a more Yang environment by using brighter colours. Otherwise, there is very little link to it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

If you see the picture of the "paranomic view" of the picture, the dragons are on a high wall facing the road/street. The dragons are no where facing inwards the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. In the picture, there are also two Lions guarding the `huge' main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, Shot on Location: Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Singapore For the first time, you will see paranomic view of shots: 1. The first shot is a paranomic view of the Nine dragons on both side of the entrance wall of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce. If you notice carefully, the wavy patterns below the dragons symbolises the dragon floating on clouds. 2. A bird's eye view of the frontage of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The building has eight floors plus a single ninth floor at the top. My Pictures site is forever growing and now already has a substantial amount of resource and higher quality photos. Follow this link and Enjoy!:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/chamber/index.htm May you be blessed with business success! Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Snuff bottles Chinese snuff bottles are unique because they are not only hand painted but painted from within the bottle. Imagine using a brush and inserting it into the small hole on the top of the bottle and painting a `mirror' image of landscapes etc.. inside the bottle. Truly amazing! 2. Stone paintings Usually, happy children faces are painted on stones. In one of the stone paintings, can you spot a child eating a water melon? 3. Golden Roosters This is a 24K gold plated Golden Rooster from RISIS Pte Ltd at www.risis.com.sg The owner certainly has `No taboos' displaying it in the house. Oops.. am I referring to myself:) *JOKE* Click here: http://www.geomancy.net/pics/stones/index.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. It sadden me to find that you faced so much problems. I believe what you wrote would be an inspiration to many who have fewer problems. 2. We would be very glad to provide you with as much assitance as we can free of charge. 3. More importantly, the emhasis would be to check on your child's health and the overall house. Please sent a private note to robert-lee@geomancy.net so that he can provide you with the necessary credits and to see if you would prefer using the Home Audit or generate the Flying Star. However, both would involve getting an ordinary compass. Take care! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chandra, A hallway does not create Sha Qi (negative Qi). However, because of its shape, Qi cannot properly circulate. The most common remedy by many Feng Shui practititioners (provided the hallway is not too narrow) is to place plants spaced out along the hallway to `slow' down the Qi. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This is a collection of interesting Chinese tea cups and animal bone carvings: 1. One interesting object is the lotus root design tea cup. 2. There are two animal bone intricate carvings. Click here to find out more: http://www.geomancy.net/pics/teacups1/index.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below: 2. But if you are a strong fire person, then water would be a better alternative as it helps `cool' down the strong fire. If wood is used, it would further increase your strong fire resulting in health or competition at work. A small plant would normally make little impact. This should be ok. Generally, this is more towards `belief' than Feng Shui. It should normally be ok. This would be considered `inauspicious' in Feng Shui. On one hand, it does look like a overhead beam. The other (not FS), is to check how secure it is. Under Chinese beliefs, it is not so much of one wearing old clothes but rather, avoid wearing torn clothes. `Torn' clothes symbollically imply `poor' or cannot afford to buy clothings. I know some people would `squeal' especially those who both torn (but fasionable) jeans:) *Joke* Generally, the `older' folks avoid wearing `feasonable' torn clothings:) It is best to take down Chinese New Year decorations a few days after Chinese New Year. Yes, it is the general belief to remove after the last day (15th day). The test is to stand at the window. If you can (at eye level) see the /\ it is a poison arrow. But based on your (above) description, it does not sound like a poison arrow. A curtain would be effective to shield from such a poison arrow. Usually, this is not a threat to the master bedroom. If it is on the right of the window, it can be considered a `penmanship peak'. Where if one studies on a table overlooking it (on the right), it is said that `the child can become a scholar.' I have covered this in some past messages. Perhaps can search for " penmanship " or peak. The worry concern would be if this object is directly outside the frontage of the house. Some Feng Shui practitioners may consider it the equivalent of a joss stick. But the direct `threat' is usually a chimney stack e.g. thin and narrow shape. Which may spell `death' to the breadwinner. This falls under, Symbolism in Feng Shui and Shapes and Form School of Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lysa, 1. As a `beginner' to Feng Shui, I suggest you take your time to `digest' all the various forms of Feng Shui. 2.The main consideration is that most of the time, most of us do not really need Feng Shui to enhance our lives (contrary to what some may think). 3. Some of the questions one can ask if one really (or desperately need Feng Shui is):- For self: 3.1. Does one or a family member falls sick often? 3.2. Does accidents or misfortune occur? Usually, if the answer is No for both 3.1 and 3.2, one do not really need Feng Shui. As these are no longer `life threatening' situations and if one can live without Feng Shui for so long, why not live without it. Many Feng Shui concepts are based on commonsense approach and usually, our `sixth' sense are equally good. For example, there are so many people in the world where the find a nice house, live and prospher i.e. good health, good family, good occupation. For business: 3.3 Is my business doing well or fair badly when compared to other business in the same industry. If the business fair badly when compared to other business in the same industry, then this is a candiate for Feng Shui to help improve the situation. 4. The reason for not using Feng Shui for some of us has been mentioned in a few recent forum messages. This is based on the concept under Pillars of Destiny where, some of us are blessed and literally handed a sliver spoon while others no matter what `Feng Shui' we do lead normal lifes. The distinction here is that our lives are normal but NON-death threatening. Thus Feng Shui may not be needed here. Thus one should spent more positive time doing something rather than pin our hopes on `Feng Shui'. In fact, many people live an enriched life doing something they love. For example, resulting from a hobby etc... 5. More importanly, if you have a studio apartment, do keep it tidy and less clutter. Other than this, as mentioned above, do take your time to `learn' more of what is more relevant to many people. 6. Not all Feng Shui theories can work for everyone. But do try those that can work for most people. This is the most sensible approach to Feng Shui. 7. Remember to `question' the purpose of each concept or theory, its advantages and disadvantages. This will go a long way to the proper use of Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, As the protusion is a wooden cabinet, and acts like a overhead beam, you can try to use big metal `6 coins' tied together with a red string and stick it below the cabinet (less obstrusive) from view. However, if the cabinet is made of metal, fire element would be needed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kevin, 1. Under Feng Shui, the advise would still to have a frontage facing the street. However, the frontage can have a main door but opens inwards towards the `balcony' area. (Where possible the main door should not be in the line of sight of the balcony or back view. Thus one can still position the living room area towards the `back' of the house. Please see below:- This is usually not the norm. But at least if the main door is available this side of the house, it can usually open towards the living room facing the good view. However, you may need to be careful of the placement of the toilet. Best to have one side share an external wall. Avoid having the toilet next to the main entrance door or above the door. For example, see if the toilet can be placed on the side. Frankly, this would break the tenant of Feng Shui unless the plot of land is large and there is a driveway thru it. Here, if there is a water position, the house can surround it e.g. `L shaped' As I mentioned earlier the easiest for the house to conform to Feng Shui is to make the back side the living room area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

If you need to unwind or once awhile, find something `entertaining' on "Feng Shui" do log on to the only newsgroup on Feng Shui. Point your newsgroup reader to: alt.chinese.fengshui I find it quite amusing, just for relaxation when I occassionally need to `unwind' or for a good laugh:) Unfortunately, there is too much Sha Qi from it. So, do so once a while! Sad to say, the newsgroup has gone to the dogs, entertainers and actors. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I totally agree with Kam's comments. You have little to worry about it. One day, I will relate about the Japanese `coffin' worship. A very disasterous kind of worship. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Overall, one of the purpose of the Pillars of Destiny is to find out generally are we blessed? Enjoy good life or are we destined to lead an average life or worse a "dog's" life. Some of us forgot that `wealth' does not necessarily mean money. For those who are blessed with money, will no matter how, enjoy wealth. The Limiting Factor (c) Cecil Lee For those of us who are "just average" and need to work to survive or work hard should accept the fact. If one looks at the Pillars of Destiny, majority of us fall under an average life. So no matter how much we try to chase after wealth (money) it is elusive. Is it worth it to go on forever chasing the `elusive' wealth right to our death bed or do you want to do something to change your life instead. If one has proper savings and save for the rainy days and enjoy other `pleasures' in life, isn't this better? (Assuming that one does not have Feng Shui problems that need to be corrected). Hope each of us can ponder over what is mentioned here:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Overall, if one is especially falling sick, is a candidate to use the Flying Star to check if one is affected by any imbalance at the sector especially the Sickness star 2 or star 5 or any other imbalances within that sector. 2. For career advancement, one may need to do a more indepth analysis. But this may require a range of analysis from the use of Pillars (to have a peek at one's heaven chart to see what is one's life like). This will more or less tell if one is either blessed with a silver spoon or average to even below average life. 3. For the home, do try to use the: 3.1 Shapes and Form, check to see especially poison arrows. And Four symbolic animals. 3.2 Eight house to check how suitable the house is to the person and the sleeping sector. Do take note that Feng shui is really meant to properly applied to eliminate or reduce sha qi. Please see below:- Frankly, in the office environment, unlike the home, it is difficult to place `cures' as it would be visible to the `public'. Generally, these should not have any effect. Where possible, keep the desk clutter free or neutral. Check your Eight House to see if you can sit facing a good direction or the sector is a good location for you. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lakmun, 1. For a preliminary analysis, you can generate a free Eight House report at www.geomancy-online.com 2. The other alternative is to look up and get the services of a Feng Shui practitioner, to conduct a `worry' free audit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This would depend on the country and the level of experience of those who practise `black magic'. Usually involves sacrifice e.g. animals such as chicken etc.. In the past, it is prevalent especially in Indonesia and Thailand. But nowadays, especially in countries like Singapore, many are `ineffective' or harmless as they most likely are con artists out to extract money from the innocent. If your personal beliefs are strong, it should pose any problems. Personally, don't worry about it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sunny, I have covered the `topic' plants in an earlier message. The main consideration is if one is really a plant lover, why not have plants in the house and even outside the bathroom. Bear in mind that one should not trip over it in darkness. And if one's house is large. Plants need care e.g. water and occassional sunlight. One must be prepared to bring them out for sunlight once a while (if they need sunlight). Is just like keeping a pet. If one is a pet lover, would take great pains to look after it (with or without monetary rewards consideration). But if one places a plant in the hope that wealth is accumulated. Or neglect the plants. Is this logical? Whatever we do, we must do it with `passion.' Take for example this forum. I always love to re-edit the topic headers if it is too short or the topic header does not give a proper description. To me the forum becomes a passion of love, to see the resources growing. You must really love what you are doing to reap rewards i.e. satisfaction to see it grow. If one does things in the hope of getting rewards, but later none came, isn't this worse off? So, whatever we want to do or decorate our homes, it is to make a personal statement. Never do things that others `tell' you. This changes it totally. Love what you do. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Before the `globalisation' of Feng Shui, Hong Kong Feng Shui Masters tend to advise on the use of fish tanks to neutralise Sha Qi. For example, if there there is a lone lamp post outside the window, they would advise their clients to place a fish tank (in a broad sense, water element) to neutralise the lone lamp post. 2. Taiwan Feng Shui Masters usually advise the use of plants. So in the `past', the advice coming from a FS Master from Taiwan would be `different' from Hong Kong. If you were to ask a FS Master from Taiwan, your answer would be `Yes' it is ok to place plants in the home. 3. Like taking food, it is best to moderate and not over eat. You have to ask yourself the question from your heart. If you are truly a plant lover, it is really fine to have plants inside the house. But not a jungle. 4. The question I asked is that if you place a plant, make sure, you water it and really take care of it. Here, a plant lover would instinctively do. But if one merely thinks that plants are a means to improve wealth, it no longer becomes an `interest' in taking care of the plant but, if I can say a reluctance to take care unless one has the time. In no time, the plant would die. 5. This is the same questioned asked by some Feng Shui practitioners of users keeping fish. What happens if the fish dies? Is pouring water away (same as pouring away wealth or gold?). 6. In the past, before, Fast Food Feng Shui or one knowing too much or too much without a purpose. What happened was that a Feng Shui Master evaluated a land. Once the house was built, under an auspicious time etc... He is paid and one carries on with their life `fruitfully' focusing on our personal goals. Not look at `petty' things or situations. Unfortunately, under Pillars of Destiny, some of us have better fate than others. Some people, prospher and prospher and lead a good life but others have to slog and slog. This is one component we must remember. Thus no matter how much one tries to `enrich' oursleves if our fate is one who needs to work hard for a living, no matter how excellent our Feng Shui, it is my opinion, you need to work really hard or for some near impossible to get rich. But lead a simple but fruitful life. The Pillars of Destiny reflects thisi.e. those born with a silver lining, average life or one born to work very hard. So why chase after the elusive wealth. Life is short. `Wealth' can be other forms like happiness, family etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is `reserved' for members who have a religion or have statutes of `gods' or `deities'. For example, the Fu Lu Shou figurines should not:- 1. Directly face a toilet 2. On the same wall as the toilet. 3. Placed inside a bedroom. The chief consideration here is to give utmost `respect' to these "gods". In a bedroom is like changing clothes in full view of the `gods'. So far, I do not see the same rationale for applying auspicious symbols. However, I have yet to see anyone pasting an auspicious symbol inside the toilet door or facing a toilet bowl. Warmest Regards, Cecil