Cecil Lee

Dear George, Usually, the office expansion should change the birth chart of the house. In such a situation, it is advisable to use the newer period i.e. Period 7 (1984 - 2003). Sometimes, we also plot the Period 6 chart. Here, it is looked at in relation to the Period 7's chart. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Many geomancers consider the following: 1. Preferably an altar should be made of wood or concrete. 2. An altar should not be made of glass. 3. It should be of a favourable dimension. 4. The joss stick urn/holder should preferably be made of brass and not glass or marble/earth element. 5. A metal altar should not be used unless it is (looked into... ) as favourable on the advice of a geomancer. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, So far, China has come to grip with economic development and thus the focus on most people's mind is to make `money' and security for their family. Many Chinese at the moment are simply `struggling' and not so fluent to be involved in cults. So far, Chinese government view the Fa Long Kong cult a threat and another major `gang' as threats to the fabric of the society. Otherwise, the country can be considered relatively free from `cults'. In the past, especially in overseas Chinese, such as Hong Kong and even Singapore, secret societies were more prevalent especially in the 1950's; 1960's and 1970's due to the poorer economic situation in such countries. Today, these countries are relatively free from secret societies. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear John, EAST 1. In my opinion, there are many things that have no right or wrong answers especially if they dwell on beliefs. 2. Personally, my parents although they are not a buddhist but when they purchased their home, one consideration was to have the house facing the `East' (like what you had mentioned, the rising sun). 3. In fact, I recalled many years back when they chose their home, houses facing `east' in my country had cost more (or a premium) over houses facing west. (These houses at that time either faced east or west). 4. In the above senario, what this means is that the bedroom (master bedroom usually face east). 5. This is a good choice especially since, the sun rises from the east (thru the window at easterly direction). 6. Perhaps, it is like an `alarm' clock where, sun light filters into the room as opposed to sleeping in a west room. 7. If one has the `luxury' of letting the figurines face East, why not:) SOUTH 8. Some geomancers also favour the North to South direction. 9. The East - West and North - South compass directions which are the True compass directions are traditionally favoured directions. 10. For the North to South, it is like: 10.1 the Yang dragon is on the left and it is in gentle embrace with the Yin tiger (or gentle hill). A favoured direction is where the `charm' of North flowing to South. 10.2 Thus some geomancers equally favour e.g. figurines facing South (as in above). 11. Therefore, as I mentioned above, there are really no right or wrong answers. Warmest Regards, Cecil This www.hpa.com.au **

Dear Nancy, Thanks for your kind words. In my opinion, majority of us do not really need " Feng Shui ". (Take the case of the less fortunate). In fact, many of us are able to have a happy and wholesome life. It is what makes us special:) Usually, in today's world, questions asked are: If one is often sick quite often or face severe hardships or `calamity', could use proper FS investigations to look into what's wrong. Thus, it is always my belief that if it `ain't broken don't fix it. Many of us are able to use our `sixth sense' or even `accomodate' ourselves i.e. blend in with our surroundings .... Warmest Regards, and have a happy life:) Cecil

Dear Erika, A warm welcome to you:) Usually, if it is ascertained that e.g. a person is a weak fire person, (under the Five Elements concept), one can enhance personal-self e.g. in the clothes that we wear. For example, for a weak fire person, under the productive cycle (ref http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm ) Wood helps fire to grow. Thus wood color is green or brown. Alternatively fire element can also be used e.g. pink, red, purple. Under the destructive sequence, Earth destroys water. Earth can be a controlling element of `water'. Overall, under the Five Element concept, one should not go to the extreme i.e "hot or cold" but ultimately, seek a balance of all five elements (where possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. Overall, this `area' comes under the concept of Yin and Yang and the NE (Devil's gate) and SW (Devil's back door). 2. The type of tree is also very important here: 2.1 Look at the tree. Does the tree i.e. the leaves branch out and occupies a large diameter of the location e.g. does it create such a large `foot print' that the area below the tree is one `big' darken area. Where possible the tree should not create too yin an environment (below it). The larger the foot print, it is less ideal. Particulary if it is too close to the house. 2.2 It would not be auspicious for the tree to be at the compass direction NE or SW. Some of us may not believe in spirits but it is said that tree trunks (may potentially harbour spirits). 2.3 Generally, if the tree is tall but has "small diameter " branches and does not create too yin (darkness) below, this is still acceptable. 3. Thus, the best remedy if the tree is too large or occupies a `large diameter' area of the branch is to either `cut-off' the tree or a more practical solution is to regularly trim it. Best is that the tree should not make the entire frontage of the house (dark - too yin). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tristan, 1. In some divorce cases, it is advisable to check that Qi does not flow from the main entrance door and exit directly through the windows. In my opinion, there are higher rates of divorce under Para 1 (especially landed properties). 2. In your case, it is difficult to provide further comments as each house is different and as FS is a holistic method, it involves looking at your Pillars of Destiny, your home birth chart (Flying Star) etc... Thus I am unable to comment further than the above. 3. However, other than Shapes and Form Feng Shui, each house can be different for different owners i.e. it may not be suitable for the earlier couple but could be suited to you. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lee Nah, Please see below:- Ideally, the stove should face inwards of the home i.e. the main entrance. Therefore, preferably, the knobs should also face inwards or upwards (neutral position). You have to determine where is the location of the kitchen. If the kitchen is at the North (compass direction), then it would be best for the kitchen to have a door. As North represents water, the kitchen should have sufficient warmth. But if the kitchen is at the South, (fire element) it is not necessary to have a door at this location. In addition, it is still ok for other directions (not to have a door). As mentioned above, for a North (compass direction/point) i.e. if the kitchen is at the North, it is best to avoid a water position facing the stove. If the stove is located at the South, then it is acceptable to have a water position facing the stove. So long as there is a full height wall (no windows between them) this is OK. Even if there is a window, if they are separated by an `island' or a wall e.g. brick wall, this is still acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jo Yong, Traditionally, Accounting and Finance are considered - metal element. This was because, these occupations dealth with Chinese money i.e. in the past were made of metal i.e. coins. Nowadays, because Accounting and Finance are now quite complexed e.g. involved different processess and multi-skilling e.g. computing etc... one may have to further look at one's job process further. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is a common practice for Chinese to place figurines of Gods and deities facing `outwards' rather than inwards into a home. The rationale is the belief that e.g. it would not be appropriate for a altar to face a bedroom or a toilet or other `rooms'. This is because, e.g. bedrooms are considered `dirty' locations e.g. the place where some of us change our clothes... marriage couples induldge in intimacies etc... It is thus considered not appropriate for these figurines to face `inwards' into the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Spring, 1. The next best alternative is to ensure that the tree is properly trimmed since you are unable to cut it down. 2. Trimming the tree would help to reduce the `floor area' of the tree `foot print'. By doing so, will ensure that that sector is no longer too yin. 3. Trees are actually Yang. But because of the shadow that it casts below, it can create a too yin environment especially at the frontage of the home. 4. I am not sure what the three symbols are. Usually, the most common of the three symbols are the Fu (Prosperity) Lu (Luck) Shou (Longevity) symbols. 5. You can view the following pictures under this URL to see if they are similar to your three symbols:- http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagesearch.cgi?img=0&search=shou&cat=all&x=29&y=3 6. Under Traditional Chinese; we tend to display e.g. the figurines from Right to Left. This is similar to the way our Chinese books are printed also i.e. right to left. Thus, when we display the Fu Lu Shou symbol, it is displayed (FROM RIGHT) FU , (MIDDLE) LU and (LEFT) SHOU. Here, you should be facing the above figurines and placing them from right to left. Similiarly, the three symbols (characters) should be displayed the same i.e. (Your Left - Shou) Middle - Lu and (Right Fu). In the west, one can still leave LU at the middle and place Shou at the right and Fu at the left.. which I believe is still OK. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Laura, 1. Many users also faced similar problems such as you and your partner. 2. Under the Eight House concept, one partner can still sleep closer to the `intangible force' and the other partner sleep on the other side. (Using the partner as a shield). 3. In my personal opinion, weightage should firstly be given to the layout of the room based on Shapes and Form techniques. For example the bed should be against the wall. When one opens the bedroom door, the bed should be on the opposite wall e.g. facing the door. 4. I am glad you find this site interesting. For those who are new here can look at photo tours e.g. caricatures to have a better understanding of FS i.e. Traditional FS as opposed to "Others". Alternatively, one can use the Search button in this forum to search the over more than 3,800 messages in this forum i.e. nearly any subject related to Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Nancy, 1. Feng Shui (on its own is about enhancing one's Earth luck). 2. In addition to Feng Shui there are other disciplines such as Pillars of Destiny that maps one's Heaven luck. 3. Overall, "Feng Shui" is a holistic approach. Feng Shui on it's own has also several concepts such as Shapes and Forms and Compass School methods: Eight House and Flying Star. 4. Thus if one is only a "passer-by" of Feng Shui can have a quantum leap just by having good Shapes and Form Feng Shui. 5. For example, the external site and house is appropriately suited. Secondly, the interior of the house, has good Shapes and Form such as the placement of the bed based on this theory. 6. As a "passer-by" one can use the Eight House Tool to check on the suitability of the home. 7. Above this, are more serious FS tools and Pillars of Destiny. 8. Therefore, the level in which one wants to `turn' to Feng Shui / Destiny readings depends on each individual and their level of participation. 9. In my opinion, if your life is smooth going especially in your new home, you can give Para 8 a miss. Wishing you and your fiance all the Best! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I am afraid, in general, Traditional Feng Shui does not look at "wealth corner(s)". Usually, when we talk about "wealth corner", it would imply something that is `fixed' such as based on fixed template. This is considered too general to be of any use for anyone. Therefore, hope u can understand that such things are not discussed here as they are not based on traditional FS. More likely a `gimmick'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. There is free report under www.geomancy-online.com where you can generate a free Comparision report which will provide you information of the `binding' element for both spouses. 2. For example, after the analysis, you get to know which element helps to bind a couple. Here, in the bedroom, one can e.g. paint the room/wall the colour to suits both parties. 3. In traditional FS, element strength is crucial in providing the correct binding element i.e. weak-weak; weak-strong; strong-strong; such combinations give different results. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Laura, I believe there was this debate sometime back where some Australian, FS enthusiasts and FS practitioners `introduced' or reversed the Ba Gua as you mentioned such as SE etc... So far, such `claims' have been reduced significantly. As many FS concepts are based on the Five Elements concept, Yin and Yang, these are not affected by whether it is North or South hemisphere. Overall, or so far, no one was able to refute the current FS model. Cavet emptor... (let the buyer beware) to those who believe that FS models should be reversed for the Southern hemisphere. So far, in my personal experience having looked at many (many) cases particulary for Australia, I sincerely believe that the current FS model should not be changed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Susan, 1. To the Chinese, the toad and frog symbolises the moon. 2. Usually, the Chinese do not `differentiate' the toad or the frog (as in general they are considered the `same'. 3. As the Chinese cultivate rice (rice fields); toads and frogs are common as they thrive under wet fields. 4. Because of its slippery feel, Chinese consider this `Heavenly dew' and consider the frog the heavenly chicken or celestial cock. 5. In ancient China, story that Chinese rulers and scholars found the coaking of frog/toad `irritating' and if they `told' the frog/toad to be quiet, they will do just that. - Legend 6. The Chinese has an immortal known as Lui Hai who lived during the Sung dynasty. This immortal (picture) is seen with a three legged toad. 7. The reason why one sees so many commercialised three-legged toad is because, the three-legged toad is suppose to represent money making. 8. In other temple processions of the Chinese God of Wealth, the three-legged toad object is included in the God of Wealth prosession. 9. One of the famous Chinese 8 immortals Zhang Guo Lao (who rides the donkey or house backwards is said to sometimes ride on the three-legged toad). 10. As further information, there is a charm that has the symbols of five poisonous animals. 10.1 The five poisonous animals are: The scorpion, centipede, frog, lizard and the snake. 10.2 This charm is used on the 5th day of the 5th month (which is the dragon boat festival) to protect against evil or bad influences. I hope you can now understand better why people (sellers/merchants) "take advantage" of the symbol of the three-legged toad associating with `money-making'. I am glad that both you and your husband has a very kind heart.. it shows:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Further to what I mentioned below: 1. What I mentioned refers more towards visit / condolence for a `natural' death such as cancer, heart attact, old age etc... (Accidents e.g. car accidents included) 2. For death due to suicide, murder etc... For suicide, most of the cases, in my country the police would handcuff the dead as he/she had committed a crime. For example, if it looks like a clear case of suicide e.g. jumping down a high storey. Some Chinese belief, that after visiting such cases, they would normally, prior to this buy flowers e.g. lily and some lime. When they bathe themselves, they would pour the fiower and lime over their heads. After bathing, they would just wrap up (e.g. in a newspaper) the flower/lime and throw them away. I hope the above serves more for information. It is not my intention to `scare' anyone. If so, please accept my sincere apologies. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. It is true that if one asks Traditional Feng Shui practitioners, many if not all would recommend that doors open inwards. 2. Here, it has to do more with symbolism. 3. For example, a door that opens inwards, is symbolic and looks like a gesture of "welcoming". 4. As you had mentioned, since this is more a `need' or regulation of a location or country, we may need to be `realstic":- 4.1 In terms of Feng Shui, a door open outwards can be considered of "secondary importance " in Feng Shui. Here, we open hear the following words echoed (consciously or unconsciously) to:- " PROTECT, PROTECT AND PROTECT ". 5. Thus, more importantly, we need to PROTECT our MAIN Entrance from poison arrows (if any). This is what I would mean by PRIMARY importance. As compared to "secondary importance" of having an outward door. 6. For some FS practitioners, (I believe) that faced with the situation of an outward door, may add an additional `layer' of protection by having e.g. a secondary "door" behind the outward opened door. If Para 6 i.e. a secondary door is not possible, it could alternatively partially on one side be the cashier's counter etc... The above, trying to have another barrier is a Traditional `method' commonly advised by Trad. practitioners. 7. However, " IT DEPENDS " .. also on the type of business. Having a secondary door would not help certain business. Which may instead `hinder' people wanting to visit the shop. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, 1. In my opinion, there should not be any issues if you are making a visit on your very auspicious day. 2. What you mentioned would dwell more towards superstitions or beliefs. 3. Overall, all of us would leave this earth eventually and in my opinion, paying respect by making a visit is `neutral'. 4. Some Chinese would prefer to pay a visit in the evening rather than the day time so that after the visit, they can go home and get a bath. (Symbolic of cleaning ourselves). 5. For those who have not visited a Chinese funeral, many would have seen short red strings on the `tib-bit' plate. For example, `visitors' are offered a plate of peanuts and sweet and red strings are placed on the plate. Many `visitors' would then take a red string and later, dispose of it when they are out of the funeral area. This is just a practise. For those who are pregnant, the belief is best not to pay a visit. Nor it is advisable to bring a child unless it is their immediate relative (of the deceased). Again, another belief. Warmest Regards, Cecil Regards, Wasis

Dear Albert, I have considered the site relative to the Brighthill crematorium and columbarium i.e. I have explored the area and in my opinion, they are not exactly in direct path nor very close-by to this development. Overall, the general alignment of this plot of land i.e. the site (in general) is aligned in a North-South direction. This is a plus factor. Having taken this into consideration and the overall surrounding, it has its merits. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Step furniture - Does it cause poison arrows because of its `jagged' shape? Step-furniture Does this step furniture cause poison arrows? Yes, I think so. No, I don't believe it can. Not Sure Current Results

Dear Dianne, 1. In my opinion, currently the web is relatively new and one can say that " Feng Shui site design " has never been proven to work or if one claims that a site is based on Feng Shui, it could either be a modern invention. 2. However, as many (many) FS principles or concepts are based on commonsense approach, one can safely use easy to navigate menus etc... 3. The Ba Gua symbol 4. Several FS practitioners and even authors may feel that the Ba Gua symbol especially the First Heaven Sequence (ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/pakua.htm ) 5. This symbol should not be used on the pages as displaying it is like display on the person surfing the page. 6. In the past, when we had the First Heaven Sequence Ba Gua on some of our pages, we (also had this belief) and had an inverse or upside down (wrong symbol) based on the above premise that the First Heaven Sequence ba gua should not be `activated'. 7. For those who had logged into Geomancy.net since the beginning, we had revised our pages from what we feel was in 1997 (first few versions) to many many revisions todate. Out of curiosity, we `coloured' our various sites for example:- Resource pages -> Green in colour (East or Yang) This forum (help and support) -> Water element For other sites, it has a different element colour. The above is how we (Geomancy.net) has intrepretted colours based on activity on this site. As mentioned, the above are what we personally feel and has adopted based on our interpretation which I personally feel is based on what we `liked' and associate with. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, there is some truth in what you had mentioned although it does not have to do with auspicious or inauspiciousness. The reason is because, as many villages and places have abundance of wood (material), it is natural to obtain common and cheap objects (yet strong and sturdy) such as bamboos etc... At the same time, objects especially display stands are usually made of wood as they can easily be carved with intricate designs. Many homes usually display e.g. an elaborate vase with a wooden stand. Few if any of such stands are made of metal. Under the Five Elements concept: Wood destroys or control Earth. Thus, in terms of balance, one would realise that since we have an object e.g. a vase (EARTH element), it is always good (harmony) to use a woodedn stand (WOOD ELEMENT). Thus, traditional Chinese furniture or display unit are made of wood e.g. rosewood etc... and porcelian (EARTH) element are placed onto these furniture. Since Wood controls Earth, this provides some balance. Even under conditions of Bad Earth such as Misfortune #5 or Sickness #2. Hope the above helps those who have porcelian objects and make use of either a vase stand or if one displays a porcelian plate, one should use a wooden display stand to help create a balance. Warmest Regards, Cecil