Cecil Lee

Dear Vivek, Thank you for your sketch of your hosue. Based on your sketch, your entrance to your house should be considered. And in your sketch it looks like East. And not NNE which is the entrance of the building. Please note that the Eight House Theory is meant more to find out how suitable the house is to you and your family members. And it is good if one spents time at that sector. Especially if the sector is the bedroom. The Eight House theory is about people living in the house. The Flying Star can be used to check on the birth chart of the house and find out and neutralise what's wrong with the house. And the Flying Star is about examining and fixing the imbalances in the house and increasing Qi. It is good to use the Eight House and Flying star rather than go buy a dragon. In Feng Shui, if there is a `leak' we go and fix the leak. We do not go and beautify ourselves without regard to the external environment. I am afraid, Feng Shui involves a holistic approach using the following main theories: Earth Luck: Shapes and Forms Eight House Flying Star Ba Zi Feng Shui In order to properly diagnose or fix the problems, the above are mostly used effectively. Often, we may have the wrong idea that buying this figurine or that figurine will work wonders. This type of hocus pocus Feng Shui or "paying homage " to a sector can only be found in books. And not real life solutions. Therefore, do fix the leak first. How to? thru holistic Feng Shui. Which unfortunately is not like `instant coffee'. It involves various investigations and fixes on the various leaks in the home etc... Under Shapes and Form Feng Shui, I noticed that in your bedroom; the door opens to immediately face the bed. Maybe you should consider changing the bed to the location of your TV cabinet area. This is a better position under shapes and form Feng Shui. As mentioned, we can run, circles and not sure what is wrong with the house. It is best to use a holistic approach in Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jennie, Please see below:- 1. If one is keen on learning proper Feng Shui, it is best to use a recommended three-step approach:- a. For any theory or concept: What is the aim or purpose of the concept? b. What is it's strength c. What is it's weakness 2. By understanding each concept's aim or purpose; strenght and weakness; we can thenn understand what it can be used for and what are it's limitations. 3. For example, when we are considering purchasing a car. It would be fine if we purchase a two door 2 or 4 seater car for an individual's use. 4. But if one has a large family; it would be wise to (if one can afford) purchase a mini-personal carrier that can seat 8 persons comfortably. 5. Therefore, taking a parallel, the Eight House Theory is good e.g. when we first try to buy a new house and see how well each family member can fit into the layout of the house. 6. Therefore, it is how we can FIT IN to the scheme of the layout. Not otherwise unless we demolish the entire house and rebuilt it try to fit the entire family. 7. Therefore, if we consider the Eight House Theory, if this is the spook sector, then not much can be done under this theory unless there is a change in the bedroom. 8. If there are water or yin stars at this sector, under Flying Star; one can introduce - more yang into the bedroom i.e. repainting the room based on a suitable colour under your son's Ba Zi (Pillars of Destiny). 1. It is good to use the three-step approach here. 2. For the Flying Star theory, it is about analysing and recommending a cure for that sector of the birth chart of the house. 3. Thus if #2 and #3 are cured; for the house chart; then, anyone can stay in that bedroom. 4. Do take note that for children, if possible try to avoid rooms at North-East or South-West sectors. NE (devil's main gate) and SW (devil's back door). 5. I once audit a couple's home with two children who has the main entrance door at NE and the two children were sleeping in the South-West room. 6. After analysing the children and mother's Ba Zi; they were all of the `weak elements'. I also noticed that both NE and SW had high concentration of YIN sectors. 7. I queried the family whether they had seen any activity in their children's bedroom. The mother said thad she and the two children indeed often, seen a `small boy' climbing and spending time at this bedroom. 8. I had advised her to place a dragoon figurine facing out of the window directly aimed at the SW direction of the house. And for the main entrance, another dragon aimed at the main entrance door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Please see below:- Yes, the 6 coins or `big metal' is sufficient to counter the 20-year, yearly and monthly #4 star. If you have a swinging brass pendulum, it is good to use it here. This is a better alternative than say 6 rod metal windchime because, such a `heavy' windchime may not necesarily make any noise (if the windows are closed). It is ok to use minature Jade plants. But try not to use 2 or 3 or 4 or 5. As 2 represents #2 sickness star. 3 or 4 represents bad wood. Five as you are aware represents the misfortune. You may have to place the other Jade plant elsewhere i.e. place only one plant at that sector. Do remember that symbolism is important in Feng Shui and 2 x jade plants - symbolic of sickness (2 star) Overall, a Jade plant is OK. Usually, plants that have thorns or cactus should not be used. As for bonsai, most of the plants that were turned into bonsai plants from plants such as `jasmine' needs plenty of sun-light. They need not necessarily be `stunned' growth. For example, locally, you can see tall bonsai plants in the shape of animals e.g. giraffes, deers, chickens etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mohamad, 1. Frankly, numbers or numerology does not play a signifiant role in Feng Shui. (Other than the Flying Star Feng Shui which uses a magic square of 3 x 3 grid). 2. In my opinion, there are lots of different types of numerology and this varies significantly. 3. Some numerology numbers are based on the phoentic sounds. And if it does not sound auspicious, such numbers may be considered inauspicious especially to that particular dialect group e.g. 4 or 44 or 444 (to the Cantonese means die, die, die) etc... 4. And the area of numerology, there are as many as 10, 20 or more different interpretations. 5. Therefore, if you have the opportunity to bid for a number, do bid for what you personally feel that what you like. 6. To share with you some past stories; this is real and it happen to my father. In the 1970s he often bid for car number plates. He was successful in bidding for car number SX 12. (Later there was a SX12P added as a check digit). Soon afterwards, perhaps by coincidence he got a ransom demand note sent to our house! He aslo purchased low numbers and such as ST14 etc... Perhaps the " X " in the SX12 does not sound that successful! When I had my first car, for fun, it was after the first round of bid and I bid for the second round of numbers. Thre wre several numbers and I bid and was successful with EY61H. Although I was not `hospitalised' i.e. `H' but after having changed two new cars, I finally, took another number! Do personally feel what you like and go for it:) Wishing you all the best in your new car purchase! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, A kitchen located in the prosperity sector is ok. One need to look out instead for the following:- 1. Avoid any parts of the stove being supressed by ceiling beam above it. 2. Water pipes should not criss-cross along the stove. (It should be hidden from view). 3. For the stove; the knobs should face upwards towards the ceiling (in a neutral position) especially if the stove face `outwards' of the main entrance of the house. 4. If the kitchen is at the North sector, it is best that the stove does not face a water position. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angelica, Please see below:- Unless one is of a Cantonese dialect where 4 is considered an inauspicious number; overall, in my opinion, it should be OK. In Feng Shui for business, this may not necessarily be inauspicious. Especially if your main entrance is not directly affected. Properly placement of signages or the frontage here may be an added bonus. If the complex is an existing one, find out more what happened to the previous tenant. As mentioned above, it depends on various factors and site investigations. If you have a layout of the shop with the complex layout, feel free to post it to this forum so that I can help u look at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kamini 1. In my opinion, many of us are led wrongly to believe that our romance sector is at the South-West. 2. In fact, many book authors and those who sell things to enhance that sector are infact the only ones " Laughing to the Bank ". 3. It is certainly sad to see this situation. 4 Let us look at an illustration:- 4.1 Let's say if three of us are young bachelor males working in any office. There is a new lady colleague who has just joined us. 4.2 One of us would place a mandarin duck in the South-West sector. For me, I may have palced 12 roses at South-West sector. 4.3 The third male colleague, who knew of what three of us are doing; try to out bid the two of us: He placed 112 roses at SW and also a pair of mandarin ducks at this sector also. 4.4 So, did the `best man' win? Not quite. Maybe because the three of us were too confident of ourselves and just depended on these objects. It could be that another gentleman, saw her, liked her and started wooing her. In the end, it could be that he was the one who finally married her! 5. In my opinion, just because, each Gua (Kua) has its interpetation of a sector; this is too general to be of any use to everyone as it is not personalised to an individual. 6. Even the `humble' Eight House Theory is personalised to a person as it is based on one's Year of birth. 7. Shapes and Form Feng Shui is also personalised to each house. No two house is the same. Some houses may have poison arrows aimed at the main entrance. Others, may have toilets at the front (inaupicious) etc... 8. Therefore, if one can see some of the samples above, there is always some level of personalisation. 9. So what if `North=Career' sector? Should we than pay homage to the North = Career sector? What happens if 10,000 of us or even 100,000 of us wanted to get a raise in any company. Can all of us simply enhance North = career and expect a raise? Is this logical? 10. In fact, I personally feel that many book authors especially those who say that they apply Traditional Feng Shui - are doing themselves in with sector (rubbish) Feng Shui. These people are I believe known as "vampires" of Feng Shui. Out to suck our bloods (hard earned money) dry. And discrediting themselves. 11. But, like easy money or perceived easy money; there will always be people who are conned day in day out. With some imagination; it is so easy for you and me to write a book about `sector' Feng Shui. 12. You have yourself seen the results i.e. " no difference " after enhancing the so called `Romance sector'. In my opinion, it does not matter if one place 2 mandarin ducks, place two golden hearts, photos of loved ones... at this sector. 13. The three-legged toad, has its origins or a respectable tale. But many have again used it to pry on our hope for $$$. Imagine, the cost of a wooden sculptured three-legged toad can be as low as $15 but check how much one has to pay for it. The supersition is that it should be placed inwards from the door facing in. Other than, this, I call this supertitious belief. 14. The dragon fish or arowana fish should also be considered more - of a hobby fish. For those who love or enjoy rearing it. It should not be reared just because of " Feng Shui ". 15. In my opinion, Feng Shui is a holistic approach and involve many different disciplines such as:- Earth Luck: Shapes and Form Feng Shui Eight House Flying Star Ba Zi Feng Shui Heaven Luck: Pillars of destiny 16. Unfortunately, many people only expect `instant' results like taking instant coffee similar to paying homage to the `sectors' of a house. 17. For those, who do not want the hassle of doing any of the above under Para 15, could perhaps, try to see if they can avail themselves with a competent Feng Shui practitioner to do all these for them. 18. For others, may need to spent time not only to understand each theory but also try to consolidate all theories and apply them to themselves. I am pleased to inform you that there are indeed many users here, who have been listening in to this forum since it started. (Provided you also have the patience to do so.) 19 .Therefore, I like to personally appeal to new users here that if Feng Shui is so each to apply, it would not have taken many (many years) of knowledge plus the crucial aspect of experience. 20. And I have often stressed that if there is a `leak' in the house (due to poor Feng Shui) do fix it first! For example, simple things like a lone lamp post slicing thru the main door is a threat and must be fixed. If not, no matter how much we try to do the interior of the house, our romance; our finance will always be drained. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elizabeth, In my opinion, the placemetn of e.g. family moneybox does not feature prominently in many schools of Feng Shui.' The only school of Feng Shui which is related more towards buddhism i.e. buddhist belief of the Eight Treasures. Feng Shui practitioners with such buddhist inclination often make use of the term Eight Treasures. And in fact, they ask their clients to bury e.g. the Eight Treasures (prior) to the house being ready at the main entrance and corners of e.g. the living room. I believe, you treasure your family moneybox and do not want to see it `buried'. As shown in the above example. You can choose to place your family moneybox in the living room or any other locations you or your family feel `nice' about it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Desiree, Thanks for your clarification. In my opinion, stairs leading down may not necessariy mean bad energy. However, it has to be looked on a case-by-case basis. For example, in Singapore's Business District, there are some office buildings where were purposely built such that every one has to walk down (as you have described) to the lobby. And here, they either have one of the e.g. three elevators or (stairs) to their office that is more than 18 floors high. An example is the `Tong Eng' Building at Cecil Street in Singapore. The rationale here is that contrary to popular notations; many developments or buildings are of this design for two main reasons: 1. Because the house or building is `sink-in' and its main entrance or lobby can `never' be at a threat from any poison arrows from the street level. 2. In good Feng Shui designed or by sheer coincidence that it now has good feng shui; may be due to the building or house being able to `retain wealth'. Here, I mentioned that one has to look at it at a case-by-case basis. 3. As what can affect the Feng Shui of home is the external environment, the site of your home which covers not only your home/building but several buildings close-by. Other factors that may influence your home could be what is at the back of the house/building and the interior layout e.g. especially the location of the toilets etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Desiree, In my opinion, based on your description, an elevated entrance is OK. And in some ways; it serves to help to protect the main entrance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angelica, 1. Usually, such bad luck or misfortune arises from the Feng Shui of the previous owner's house. Especially if the house has a missing corner at the North sector of their exisiting home. Or where at a specific situation when the accident of the son could be due to the concentration of Flying Stars #5 x 2 or more either in the 20 year or yearly or even monthly charts. 2. In my opinion, the bad luck most likely will not be passed on. However, since you intend to go into business; it would be prudent to look at the Flying Stars of this shop space for your restaurant. With regards to any sectors that may have too yin a sectors. And if so, it should be cured. At the moment, as mentioned earlier, the shop may most likely not; but it is best to check. Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Yes, if one replace a new roof, it is said that the house changes to a new birth date. 2. However, please take note of the following:- 2.1 The main Flying Star Theory uses 20 year period for analysing the birth chart of a house. Thus any house build between 1984 to 2003 is considered a Period 7 house. 2.2 Therefore, since we are now within 1984 to 2003; changing the roof makes no difference to a house will still be considered born under Period 7. The difference is only when a house birth chart is other than Period 7. Therefore, a house born under Period 4, 5 or 6 will have it's birth chart changed e.g. in 2002 when the roof has been changed. And will take on the Period 7 `birth chart'. You need a metal cure here. Please note that the yearly star #5 begining from 12 February 2002 is at EAST. Therefore, I assume you that you must have this correct i.e. your kitchen falls in the EAST. If so, since there are 3 x #Five's the best cure is to use a 6 rod metal wind chime or a `real' grandfather clock ... so that the constant `cling' of metal can help to destroy the 3 x #Five's. Caution when using a grandfather clock - it must be those that have real brass or metal pendulums. Not those cheap imitations where it uses a spray painted on plastic pendulum. If you do the above, then you do not need to hang a 6 i-ching coins at that sector. (The 6 i-ching coins is a secondary subsitute but is not as good as the above remedy(s). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Please see below:- Yes. From the centre-point of your house and with the use of an ordinary compass, if your master bedroom face south-west then this should be correct. Or if the compass shows that your bathroom is at south direction then this is correct. There is no cure for this. Please refer to a recent message that I had replied to on this same subject. Actually one can do a SEARCH in the forum for key words like " Kitchen " and the following will show up:- -- Start -- Topic: Cures for Bedroom Over Garage? (2 of 3), Read 56 times Conf: Free Advice (General Topics) From: Cecil Lee Date: Monday, January 28, 2002 06:05 AM Dear Ben, Please see below:- I am glad that you found the resources onn this website useful. Yes, in many instances, some of the more `modern' Feng Shui concepts use commonsense approach. For example, a bedroom above the garage is quite similar to the concept of the bedroom above the kitchen (in some ways): 1. It is similar because, it was felt that in case a vehicle `caught fire' the flames would rise into the bedroom. As we all know, unless it is a deliberate attempt or arson; the chance of a stationary vehicle catching fire is rare. 2. Concept that there is empty space below e.g. the master bedroom. With modern construction methods and properly supervised stage(s) of construction; assuming that the house has been properly certified by a competent consultant to ensure that it can withstand the normal weight of loading on the columns; there should no longer be an issue of such a structure ever collapsing. If the above are addressed properly, I feel that this should be fine. Although in the Flying Star Theory for Highrise building; each level is said to have a different influence of Qi. For those who are interested to find out what is the significance of your flat or apartment on the different levels; feel free to use the Free Flying Star Highrise Building report at http://www.geomancy-online.com Warmest Regards, Cecil -- End -- Back to your question:- In several recent messages, I recommend those who are interested to apply Feng Shui to use a Three-step approach:- Step 1: What is the aim or purpose of the concept and theory; Step 2: What is it's strength; Step 3: What is it's weakness; It is useful to use the Eight House Theory e.g. to find a new house and where possible choose houses that are suitable to the person or their family. Otherwise, once one had already bought or lived in a house, there is not much one can do if the various sectors are inauspicious to spent time at. I also mentioned that each specific concept or theory can only do so much. Up to what it specifies. For example, if one has a large family but bought a small saloon car. How can we then expect this small saloon car to be able to accomodate e.g. a family of 7 persons? Even if one wants to squeeze all family members in this small saloon car; this is impossible! Even if one tie them on the roof or shaft them into the small boot. Therefore, how can this be? How can we ever do such things? Impossible. We therefore have to be realistic as to the expectations of each concept or theory. There is not much one can do as a fix. It is like the toilet at the centre-point. The only recourse is to move e.g. the toilet. Usually, the ideal situation is where the stairs is at the side of the house and it has a few turns. Again, other than chopping down the tree, really or frankly - nothing much can be done here other than make a complaint if the tree is not trimmed. Frankly, it is good to understand the Three-Step approach or Step 1, 2 and 3; I had elaborated earlier about any concept. What you had mentioned is too general to be of use as a `cure'. For example East = wood; North = water etc... Here, this is too general a concept and not personalised to everyone. For example, it is like trying to enhance the interior of the house; where all the external of the house is (for e.g.) crumbling or leaking. Fix the leak:- Here are a few guidelines. Again, it is best to try to note the Three Step approach. Such as what is the purpose or aim of each concept/theory... Usually, the best method to fix `leaks' are:- 1. Flying Star Chart - the `clue' here is that it is used to look at the BIRTH CHART of the house and CURE it. 2. Pillars of Destiny Personal chart - it determines one's ELEMENT and STRENGTH. And can be used to ENHANCE a person. From the above, we can see that when many of us talk about CURE(S); we are looking at the wrong theory i.e. Eight House and assume that there is a cure for it. Did we look else where? Since Flying Star Chart looks at the birth chart of the house - it can be used to cure the house. Personally, I often, refer to the Three-Step approach when replying to questions on this forum. It certainly help me to remain focused in particular what one concept or theory can or cannot do. Yes, currently only on special invitations or private visits to clients for specific audits e.g. developers developing a new building. For those who can help to organise a group session e.g. course in their country, can check with me. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This is quite common for light industrial business offices where the main wooden door opens outwards. In these three pictures, you will see that the owners have used a twin glass doors as added `protection'. As you can see the sky-blue coloured wooden doors open outwards. The owner used two keiloons to guard the entrance of the office. And there is another figurine to usher in good fortune. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, To be frank, it is quite difficult for me to give a definite answer as to whether it is Ok to paint the inside red. This is because, in a FS audit, many considerations are taken into consideration. If a deeper analysis is not required, then, perhaps, one may have to rely on one's six sense or ask family members for their comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sarita, So far, I have not come across any problem related to a red fridge on its effect on water. Black represent the water element. Therefore, on the exterior, it represents the water element. Even internally, it is it is also filled with water. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sarita, 1. Currently, in my opinion, the most popular concept that is floating in the internet and around the world is the Eight Aspirations concept. 2. This concept, is second (in popularity) to the Eight House Theory. 3. The difference between the Eight House Theory and the Eight Aspirations is that at least, the Eight House Theory is personalised to an individual. Contrast this to the Eight Aspirations or also commonly known as Life Associations/Aspirations. 4. I feel that the major flaw with the Eight Aspiration concept is that it is not personalised to anyone. If we look carefully at all the major theories; they are infact `customised to':- 4.1. Either the person (Eight House Theory); 4.2. Customized to the house i.e. Birth chart of the house/office (Flying Star Theory). 5. Even the `humble' Shapes and Forms is also `customised' to a house. For example, no two houses are alike. 6. And some houses may have a poison arrowed aimed at it. While the neighbour's house may not. Thus, even under the Shapes and Forms, each situation facing a house is not exactly the same. 7. It is because of the fact that each Gua (Kua) has it's own characteristics and nothing else. 8. The Eight Aspirations concept therefore aspire many especially book authors to capitalise on how easy to write a book on it. For example, for many of us, with some or little imagination, we can try to complete a book on Eight Aspirations easily. The chapters start as ... Chapter 1: What is the Eight Aspriations concept. Chapter 2: Your career at North. Therefore, enhance, enhance this sector with everything related to career... Chapter 3: Your romance. Place a family photo etc... at your romance sector 9. The above seems too easy and even `Fixed Template' marketing ploys have come up like the *Black Hat Sect's" template. For those who have visited such sites, can see descriptions like, your " X " sector is at the SW of your main door. Sounds to easy. 10. Therefore, I personally feel that the Eight Aspirations concept is too general to be of any use or purpose. Other than to make book authors or marketing / sellers of products extremely happy - at our expense. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. You can hang 6 metal coins to counter the #2 #3 & 5 combination. Normally, it is hang and not hidden from view. Once, this is done, the East room should be considered `neutralised'. Only thing is to check the yearly Flying star for especially the 5 & 2's at this sector. And for those who want to go deeper can look at the monthly stars for the year to see if no 5 & 2 coincide with it. Anyway, with the 6 coins, it would overall be sufficient to cure. Unless, there are year #5 and month #5 for a specific period. In such a situation, it is strongly recommended to use `moving' metal e.g. a grandfather clock i.e. with brass movement or a 6 rod brass/copper wind chime. Where the metal is constantly used to hammer down the #5 bad yellow (earth). 2. For the bedrooms, so long as the above is neutralised under Flying Star, you can look at how best to place the beds for both your children based on Shapes & Forms and Eight House concept. Warmest Regards, Cecil

YES / NO? .....

I am a weak-wood person and I NEED lots of this....

This location is indeed an ideal place for the fish-tank! Sssssh! Don't let others know about it!

In Feng Shui, it is better to find out what's wrong FIRST. Here `plug the leak' that could have `leaked' our "Health, Happiness or Wealth'. Only after doing so, then, go get your enhancers!

Dear Leanne, In my opinion, your question is too general. To learn more you could either: 1. Purchase some starter books on Feng Shui. Majority of these books are of the Shapes and Form Feng Shui. It is best to apply either " Traditional Feng Shui " or " 9 Star-Ki " Feng Shui. I would sincerely recommend you not to touch any resources associated with "Black Hat Tantaric Sect" in short: BTB or books associated with `Lin Yun'. 2. You can also browse thru the Free resources in this forum where, it involves real people and real situations or if u have the time to go thru some of the resources at Geomancy.net. Best Wishes on your pursuit of Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Please see attached file with my comments. 1. Mountain star(s) if found should only be activated at the back of the house. 2. It cannot be activated if say, there is a window or at sliding door(s) or door(s). Warmest Regards, Cecil

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