Cecil Lee

Dear Elena, Usually when one wants to deal with the month it can get pretty messy and complicated. So the easiest way is to relate the monthly to the yearly analysis and to your base star. More importantly look out for where the star 5, 2, 3 (or any bad stars falls). This is based on the `Exception Principle.' Where it is better to focus on `exceptions' and if they do happen i.e. 5, 2 and 3 do take precaution! For the layperson, usually no further cures are needed as the 20-year and yearly stars cures are sufficient for analysing a sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This can be a controversial subject. So should I take the GMT timezone into account? Our answer is no. You should not take the GMT timezone (+0800) etc to adjust your date of birth. This is because due to the many simplification in the GMT timezone, it only takes into account a shift in one of the location factor in the world. The more accurate way is to take the timezone in accordance with the moon location. However, for most cases, it is different to provide the actual location where you are born. Thus, if you provide an inaccurate locationfactor, you risk the chance of making the report LESS accurate than NOT adjusting anything at all. As mentioned, the initial pillars of destiny is already so flexible and forgiving in ignoring the hour of birth, thus it has already put in some possibility of mistakes in the hour of birth. Thus, we feel that you can safely ignore or do not concentrate so much on this factor. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Susan, 1. In Traditional Feng Shui, in certain homes, that has been analysed using the Flying Star Chart, there may be specific combination of mountain star and water star which is based on the 81 interpretations that has reference to `legal' problems. 2. There is also one of the base numbers associated with it. 3. As Feng Shui is based on a holistic approach usually, a good FS practitioner would help one to maximise one's Earth Luck i.e. Feng Shui of the home. There are other factors or variables which include one's Ba Zhi or Pillars of Destiny involved. Here one tries to map out one's Heaven Luck and by understanding issues like our element and strength and luck pillars, is another method of trying to increase our Luck. The various combinations are said to help to boost one's luck if it is based on FS the above are the considerations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jo Ellen, Grateful if you can elaborate further. Thanks. Cecil

Dear Robin, The information provided is too general, it is difficult to say what is causing the problem. Under Feng Shui, usually it can be analysed using a combination of: 1. Shapes and Form with regards to Yin and Yang concept. 2. Using the Flying Star theory to find out if the room is too Yin or has Yin factors. Usually, under the Flying Star, it would have to go at least further into the Flying Star of the day or time. The situation would arise if in the day/time at the specific sector has a relatively high concentration of Yin factors. But for a layman, it would be difficult to track all these. There are also other factors such as `Sleeping problems'. 2. In a recent experiment conducted in Japan, they conducted studies of `old but healthy people' and there was this near to `centurion' ie 90 years old lady, and found that she had a proper sleeping/working cycle. As compared to some people who may have occasional sleep problems. 3. Another method is also to cross-check whether the lunar cycle has any effect on your husband. For example full moon periods where it is considered more Yang. (This is not based on FS but generally, an understanding only). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lisa, In my opinion, if one already does not have a water position at the back of the house, it is best not to have one. In general, under Feng Shui (Shapes and Form), it is not advantages to have water positions behind the house. This follows the concept that the back of the house should have a solid-backing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jo Yong, In general, 1. For the Flying star numbers, the most important point is to check all three numbers i.e. the base no.; the mountain # and the water # to see if they are in balance or out of balance. If it is out of balance, a cure would be needed e.g. ` 6 coins'. 2. Based on the 81 - Interpretations, mountain # and water # can be associated with an interpretation. Here, it is good to be aware of this when looking at the sector particularly if it is a place where one may spent time at. For example, where it happens to be the bed. 3. Usually, under the 20 year Flying Star analysis, a sector could be out of balance. We should then look at the yearly star to find out if because of the Yearly # influence, can the sector `balance/imbalance' be changed? For example, under the 20 year Flying Star, the cure is to place `6 coins'. But because of the Yearly influence, instead, you need to use a `fire' cure instead. Here, it is best to use the `cure' based on the Yearly Flying Star. 4. The key success factor is to relate all three: mountain / water / base number in one's analysis rather than to take a myopic view of using only one of these to get the most impact. This is because, if one understands how a Flying Star is interpreted, it is based on the Five Elements concept. 5. Here, for each sector i.e. the mountain / water /base number represents a specific element and its strength and it is because of the interaction of all three that either supports each other, destroys each other or combined together to give a bad influence such as mountain star = #5 water star = #2 base = #5 . 6. In the above example, it is not so much of " flying stars - Mountain & Water, and the base number, which one has the biggest impact " but because of the 5 2 5 combination, that causes REAL problems. Here, one cannot say that the base number has the most impact. Neither can we say that it is the moutain or water star with a bad impact. It is all three combined that provides a potential calamity. 7. For the above reason, I am a firm believer of using all the various `tools' and maximising our EARTH LUCK by scoring good "marks" in all categories. Contrast this to one paying homage to a `CORNER'. If one is lucky and get the `corner' correct, the impact is not as great as one which maximises our luck in all sectors and using the appropriate theory or concept for different areas. Warmest Regards, Cecil ----- Original Message ----- From: "flying-star Listmanager" To: Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 8:28 PM Subject: Earth, Facing, Year & the Stars

Dear Josephine, Please see below:- If you have a sketch (proprotionate size, location of windows etc..) of the layout plan and attached to this forum, I would be glad to take a look at it as it is currently difficult for me comment. Overall, it is best to give top priority to the placement of your desk based on Shapes and Form principles. Only after you have satisfied this condition that you look further into:- 1.2 spending more time at a good sector (if possible). 2.2 only after looking at it from Shapes and Form and Para 1, you then look at which direction is good facing direction for you. Usually, a pair of tigers would be more appropriate rather than a lone tiger to `guard the door'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Niteka, Currently, to the best of my knowledge, the two main holistic method of Feng Shui are: 1. Traditional School of Feng Shui originated from China. Here, the Shapes and Form and Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying Star. 2. Nine Star Ki. Which is a variant of the Compass School of Feng Shui more popularly adopted in Japan and applied by UK practitioners such as Jon Sandifier. 3. Although Nine Star Ki is one and the same as e.g. Flying Star, it is on its own a holistic approach. Where it can be used to analyse person to a home. 4. However, because Nine Star Ki uses its own methodogy and `packaged' method of finding out things, it is difficult to mix and match piecemeal with Traditional Flying Star Feng Shui used under Para 1. 5. Many people in the world can have ready access to good quality Feng Shui practitioners. If so, just by calling a practitioner and allowing him/her to do a full audit, would be good enough to cover most areas. 6. Because of the above, there are many people who like instant coffee or instant tea want immediate results. Thus, many people, purchase easy to read Shapes and Form Books. And immediately start practising Feng Shui. 7. If one is lucky, would be able to get a quantum leap in Feng Shui especially if the house has excellent Shapes and Form. I mentioned also that the neighbourhood and where possible the house itself can be seen under Shapes and Form to be able to "accumulate wealth". This is the Key success factor. As shown in the past where Feng Shui masters were called in to look at developments for construction of a city. Many Chinese cities such as Canton, Shanghai etc... have been Feng Shuied and found to have good Feng Shui. At a micro level, if the home or site is good, it will also enjoy good Feng Shui. Usually, it is about a dragon flowing from the mountain and coming down to the sea. And such `veins' are considered good areas. 8. For those who are less fortunate to avail themselves to good Feng Shui advise naturally, look at simple models such as fixed templates, 8 sectors and due to its simplicity, provide an element of " HOPE " to many. 9. Many people turn to forms of `gambling' such as buying lottery tickets with the hope and expectation that one day, he/she might strike `rich'. Here, the person can then look forward .. to the `future'. 10. There will always be many who turn to simplistic models for `Hope'. Hope is quite a powerful tool and if one is not being cheated by being asked to buy this or that, I believe this is still OK. Especially, if it gives one something to look forward to. 11. Even in Traditional Feng Shui, many people started off with simple FS models such as the use of Eight House and slowly progress into other FS methods such as Flying Star. It would be worse if one was asked to go into Flying Star immediately and one may instead shun away from FS altogether. 12. However, I always believe that the key sucess factor is not to concentrate all your eggs in one basket. It is best to utilise all know FS techniques: the end result to maximise your `score' with the aim of increasing your Earth Luck (in an overall manner). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Doreen, 1. Based on the Eight House Theory, this implies that the house is not the best suited for you and your husband. 2. Usually, this is not the "end of the world". 3. You should also consider the intangible force affecting both of you in the bedroom. If possible, the person with the more auspicious intangible force sleeps closer to the direction and the other spouse sleeps on the opposite site (shielded by the spouse). 4. It is best to keep the main entrance area `bright' and natural lighting (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil ----- Original Message ----- From: "free-advice Listmanager" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 7:21 AM Subject: Main Entrance Death

Dear Jo Yong, In general, 1. For the Flying star numbers, the most important point is to check all three numbers i.e. the base no.; the mountain # and the water # to see if they are in balance or out of balance. If it is out of balance, a cure would be needed e.g. ` 6 coins'. 2. Based on the 81 - Interpretations, mountain # and water # can be associated with an interpretation. Here, it is good to be aware of this when looking at the sector particularly if it is a place where one may spent time at. For example, where it happens to be the bed. 3. Usually, under the 20 year Flying Star analysis, a sector could be out of balance. We should then look at the yearly star to find out if because of the Yearly # influence, can the sector `balance/imbalance' be changed? For example, under the 20 year Flying Star, the cure is to place `6 coins'. But because of the Yearly influence, instead, you need to use a `fire' cure instead. Here, it is best to use the `cure' based on the Yearly Flying Star. 4. The key success factor is to relate all three: mountain / water / base number in one's analysis rather than to take a myopic view of using only one of these to get the most impact. This is because, if one understands how a Flying Star is interpreted, it is based on the Five Elements concept. 5. Here, for each sector i.e. the mountain / water /base number represents a specific element and its strength and it is because of the interaction of all three that either supports each other, destroys each other or combined together to give a bad influence such as mountain star = #5 water star = #2 base = #5 . 6. In the above example, it is not so much of " flying stars - Mountain & Water, and the base number, which one has the biggest impact " but because of the 5 2 5 combination, that causes REAL problems. Here, one cannot say that the base number has the most impact. Neither can we say that it is the moutain or water star with a bad impact. It is all three combined that provides a potential calamity. 7. For the above reason, I am a firm believer of using all the various `tools' and maximising our EARTH LUCK by scoring good "marks" in all categories. Contrast this to one paying homage to a `CORNER'. If one is lucky and get the `corner' correct, the impact is not as great as one which maximises our luck in all sectors and using the appropriate theory or concept for different areas. Warmest Regards, Cecil ----- Original Message ----- From: "flying-star Listmanager" To: Sent: Monday, September 04, 2000 8:28 PM Subject: Earth, Facing, Year & the Stars

Dear Greg, 1. In my opinion, in Traditional Feng Shui there is no `proper use of the Bagua ' as a means of looking at the Feng Shui of a house/room or office. 2. Sad to say, the `Fixed Template' type of Feng Shui is not recognised in Traditional FS Schools. It is a modern `invention' and to many Traditional FS sites, this is a marketing idea invented by the leader of the *Black Hat Tantric Buddhish* or *BTB*. 3. Thus, such ideas or concepts "to glorify" it are not discussed in this forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Niteka, 1. It is difficult to say that one has an area related to the career area and another room? related to ... money room. Or another room related to romance. 2. In my opinion, if it is not personalised to an individual or using Feng Shui in a holistic way, this type of `understanding' is too general to be able to work. 3. I believe that applying fixed template although can bring one "hope", it can also conversely bring one disappointment. As such concepts means that it applies to everyone and I feel that it is too "generalised". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michal, 1. Many elements of "Shapes and Form" School of Feng Shui is about commonsense approach. 2. The main thing one should remember is that we should make the `room' fit us rather than to "re-design" ourselves to fit the environment. 3. Here, it does not sound appropriate for you to fit into the "principles of FS" based on the book, do re-examine, what you would have done if you have not picked up the book on Feng Shui. 4. Under the Shapes and Form School of Feng Shui, things should be `natural' e.g. placing the bed at a location where one feels comfortable. For example placing the bed against a solid wall. 5. Only after one has done the above and have the luxury to be able to face say a " good direction " then try to do so. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judy, 1. Poison arrows are `objects' that point towards e.g. the main entrance of the house or through a window into the house. For example, it can be a corner of another house pointing into the house `like' an arrrow' head. Alternatively it can be a lamp post which if one visualises, slicing (like a knife) cutting thru the main entrance door. 2. In a room, poison arrows usually are sharp corners pointed towards e.g. the bed. 3. Overhead beams are considered `Sha Qi' and not poison arrow as it is not aimed at the person or bed but rather it `weighs down' or seem to put on a "pressure" downwards. 4. Position of beds e.g. placing it against a wall for solid support or positioning of the bed or table are considered more on Shapes and Form School Feng Shui techniques utiltising concepts like the Four Symbolic Animals concept. Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/four.htm Where it is advisable to have a solid backing for the bed etc... 5. Thus, the placement of the beds need not necessary have to meet with circumstances such as having a poison arrow pointed at it. There may not be any poison arrow pointed at it. But rather, the placement in such cases are inauspicious. For example, one should not place the bed sharing the same wall as the toilet bowl. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kate, Usually, it would be best to close the toilet door when not in use and keep the location bright and dry. (Thus keeping it more Yang than Yin). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Susan, We have to see it from two perspectives: 1. If we do not relate it to Feng Shui concepts, simply choose a neutral color like white or a color that you feel that would look good at this sector. 2. Under Feng Shui, we study each person's element and strength plus the house chart and then `select' a colour scheme for the sector. Usually, most of the time, like in Para 1, a neutral color like white or pastel or light shades of a color onto white is ok. We also have to use a common sense approach. Here, check to see the lighting in the home. If there is always natural light, it would be nice to keep the home `naturally' bright and again a neutral color would be nice. Avoid painting the house such that you need to turn on the light even in day time. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, house numbers are not really based on Feng Shui but numerology. However, within numberology, there are many (many) types of formulas. Sometimes it does not even go into forumlas or methods but simply, the phonetic sound `like'. It is my believe that, if I were to look for a home, my first consideration is location, location and location. I apologise for writing location x 3. But seriously, location is the most single factor that has an impact in Feng Shui and affects our luck. If I were to buy the house, if the house has excellent, good or even average FS, I do not mind buying the house with the no. 2506. Usually, in Asia, where the weekly purchase of 4-D or 4digit `lottery' is common, some of us would make a bet on the number or `play' with it e.g. 2506 2605 5602 etc.. in the hope of striking or winning a prize. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The best form of `metal' element is one's clothings. Where possible try to wear white coloured clothings. For example, for men, you can continue to wear dark colored trousers and the best colour for shirts are white or white with `gold'. You need not necessarily wear all white but even white shirt with stripes etc... Same concept for ladies. For a car colour, it would be nice to have a white colored car or gold/yellow colour. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Robin, First of all, a warm welcome to this forum. Feel free to check back past messages which I believe, would help to understand Traditional Feng Shui. 1. The key essence of a good Feng Shui house is based on Shapes and Form School. 2. In order to achieve a quantum Leap in Feng Shui and not entangled under a vicious cycle of `poor' Feng Shui is to look at how a piece of land (it can be the entire neighbourhood) and your specific piece of land can be seen to be able to accumulate wealth. 3. Here, for example, even before one builds a home on the land, a competent FS practitioner is sought to advise on the piece of land and plot where a house can be constructed which would result in it able to retain wealth. 4. Visually, one should see or " imagine " how e.g. in the case of water, landing on the house and whether, it can accumulate wealth. Sorry, but this is hard to describe. 5. Another way of looking at it is from a micro level where the back of the house needs a solid backing. Here, if the back of the house has a slope, chances are wealth cannot be retained by flows off. 6. Some buildings are sloping and facing the sea: Is like water running off the house into say the sea. 7. On your plot of land, you need to look closely at whether " wealth " can be retained or it can easily flow off. In such a situation, if your house can maintain a `horse shoe effect' e.g. providing that `protection' to the side and a higher protection at the back is one of the best method. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Christina, In my opinion, based on Chinese culture, there is a wish that good numbers bring one luck. Few people relate the relate the no. of fishes to one's kua number. But rather, many people such as Chinese (Cantonese dialect) or Hong Kong people spent money on `numbers'. For example, in my part of the country, we pay bids for car numbers e.g. such single digit new car numbers such as 8 or 9. Therefore, I feel that it would be nice to have the above number of fishes. (Not compulsory thou). This is a separate matter from a Feng Shui audit where the FS practitioner advise their clients to place a certain number of fishes either gold or black to neutralise Sha Qi. In your case, I believe, the fish tank is more for hobby purposes. Using black gold fish is usually (most of the time used) to counteract Sha Qi. But no harm if one has a few of such fishes in a hobby fish tank. Warmest Regards, Cecil ----- Original Message ----- From: "five-element-cures Listmanager" To: Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 5:46 AM Subject: Is it necessary to have a no. of gold fishes

Dear Cindy, Please sent a private message to: robert-lee@geomancy.net We would try to provide you with the necessary reports to do a self-audit. However, you may need to do some homework such as determining the direction of main entrance etc... You should have no problem input the various information required to generate a Home Audit. Take care! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Nothing much one can do unless one moves the toilet away from this sector. However, it is best to look at the overall house instead of just that particular sector by itself using the major FS theories such as Shapes and Form and Flying Star. For the definition of a missing corner in a house, it should be more than 33.3 percent of that sector's area. Use the url: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/building.htm to check the signifiance of the `missing corner'. For example, if the missing corner is at NE, here, in FS, it implies one may have poor planning. This is in contrast better than a missing corner at the North which may signify meeting an accident. The remedies, include placing mirror on the interior wall. Or if it is a landed property, one can form a profile of the missing corner e.g. by landscaping or a lighted area at that sector. Here, it does not matter if under the Eight House this is a good or bad sector. But rather try to `cure' that area (if possible). Firstly, one should make sure that the bedroom e.g. the position of the bed conform to Shapes and Form. Only after looking at the above and even analysis done using the Flying Star then, one should consider sleeping at a good sector and afterwards, sleeping with the head facing a good sector. In my opinion, currently what you are using is only the Eight House Theory but do look into other FS theories (if you can). Again, your analysis is based on simply the Eight House theory. Here, I must emphaise that the key to Eight House theory is how much time you spent at a particular sector. For the meditation area, you can actually try to find a location that you feel comfortable to meditate at. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jo, 1. Usually no one does that especially pasting it e.g. on a main entrance door. (Under commonsense), it would not be appropriate to come up to the main door and greeted by a tiger with its mouth opened. 2. For the belief on `guardians' of the main door , for example, usually, they come in pairs e.g. two lion statues on each side of the door. 3. Even in some Chinese homes or temples, you see two door Gods on each side of the door. 4. Perhaps, one can have two split image of the tigers on a door. But usually this is not the norm but rarely if some does it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jo, The key thing to remember about the Eight House Theory is that the more one spents time at a good sector the better. Even if the sector is a good sector but, one does not spent time at, thus, it does `not apply' i.e. there is no beneifical effect on a person. Under the Flying Star Theory, most importantly, although it is your loss or legal problems area, you have to check the elements at that sector e.g. the mountain / water star and the base number to see if there are any imbalances. If there are imbalances, one has to cure it. Once this is done, in general we have balanced that sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil