Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, There original intention is for monetary use and not for Feng Shui. The larger ones usually have higher monetary value. I hope I have understood your question correctly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angela, 1. Frankly, at a macro level, there should not be an issue on the design of an air regulator `based' on Feng Shui principles. 2. More importantly, it is the product and the shape is designed on the practical aspects of both incorporating it and how easily and cost effectively it can be produced / moulded. 3. For example, a split airconditionering looks almost the same for all models. Rectangular in shape, with removal filters. Air is circulated through the vents at the lower panels. 4. The only Feng Shui consideration is to avoid, where possible posion arrows e.g. sharp cornered objects. Where possible, edges should be rounded. Point no. 4 is the most important consideration. 5. Another point would be the colour of the regulator. However, if it is a small unit, go for more neutral (everyone house hold unit) colours that can blend well with the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, 1. As you have mentioned that you are a `Strong Earth' person; a. Check whether during the current Luck Pillars, what is the season of influence. If there is no effect or a season of influence does not affect you during this period: b. For a strong Earth person, you can use some Wood element (but not too much) because under the Five Element Concept, Wood destroys earth (in this case helps to destroy some of your strong earth element). Wood element: green or brown c. It is still acceptable for you to be surrounded with water, as you are a strong Earth person. The best method to analyse occupation is as I mentioned to use the Report on occupational analysis as it finds which is your wealth deity or power deity and how many counts of it. d. In a nursing home and in particular, your office, you can as you have mentioned introduce more yang environment especially on your table area or on top of the cabinets e.g. a bouquet of artifical flowers. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, 1. The Eight House Theory is but only one of the Feng Shui theories. It is meant to find how suitable one is to the house and where possible, sleep in one of a individual's good sectors. Beside this, it is good to face a good direction e.g. especially for study and work. 2. It is `not ideal' to have the above, if the house does not conform to proper Shapes and Form. For more on Shapes and Form, there are either many books around to understand the concepts or you can go thru the materials under My Resources (Resources & Articles) on this site. 3. Use the Flying Star analysis to chart out the birth chart of the house. Here, this analysis is to check for any imbalances of the Five Elements and neutralise them. As well as activating the mountain star if they can be located. Water stars are usually activated in the living room or outside the frontage of the house. This has to be analysed as well. The above are the three most important concepts in getting the house `right' for the first time. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. An `L' shaped house need not necessarily be considered `inauspicious'. This is why, it has to be `considered' as two rectangular shaped areas. 2. In the interior of the house, the `L' shaped should be `broken' up e.g. on one side of the wall with a partition i.e. such that there are two halfs each in a `rectangle' shape. The `partition' can be a screen or a display shelf to `sub-divide' the two rectangles. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Accounting, book-keeping, banking and petty cash is related to the Metal element. In the past, this has more to do with the coins and as coins or `gold' are metal, such occupations are broadly classified under the metal element. There is a module on www.geomancy-online.com on occupation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Broad classifications of: Engineering is wood Training is wood Therefore, your job can be classified as wood. Warmest Regards, Cecil Ref: Applied Feng Shui Book, Cecil Lee

1. The Golden Dragon starts on 5 February 2000. It is called the Golden Dragon because `Gold' represents the Metal element or Metal-Dragon. It occurs every 60 years. Find out more from the series of article cuttings. Please note that some of the article is not re-produced. Only the essence of the articles are scanned for your information. Credit & Source: The Sunday Times, Singapore: January 23, 2000

Dear Anon, It is without doubt that Red is always a colour associated with auspiciousness. Red is associated with the double happiness symbol (in red), Chinese new year, red fire crackers, red paper envelopes. Red banners over the main entrance of new homes, and during Chinese new year. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why red bats are considered auspicious as compared to black ones. Even temple doors are in red and many Chinese restaurants have red carpet and red main entrances, and red pillars. Practically, the decor is in auspicious red. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Usually, the advise is not to use too many crystal balls. This case was because, this person used trial and error Feng Shui and would place a cluster e.g. more than 5 or 6 crystal balls at a particular location. It happened that he placed the crystal ball at a location, nothing happened and he placed more at the particular location. Therefore, there is a difference between using one crystal ball and over indulgence using so many crystal balls. We have to clearly understand the distinction between the two. I am thus concerned if one `over indulge' or `over eats' in such a situation. 2. At another location, he bought a water fountain and placed it. A few days later, he got into an accident. He quickly removed the water fountain from that specific location. 3. When I did a Flying Star chart for him, it turned out that the location where he placed the 5 or 6 crystal balls (luckily) by coincidence, the location can `cater' for the crystal balls. 4. There usually should not be an issue with Chandeliers especially if the living room is large enough to handle one. 5. It does not matter if the crystals of the chandelier is made of glass, crystal or plastic. All three should not be an issue. If the living room is large e.g. at least 1,500 sq. feet in size or more and the chandelier is of reasonable size, there should not be an issue. 6. Applying the 33.3 percent ruleset, so long as the volume of the chandelier does not exceed this size, it is in my opinion acceptable. 7. Although, natural lighting is ideal, turn it on only when the lighting is `dim' or at night. It is particularly good to have a chandelier if all the windows are closed or there are few windows such as in a hotel lobby environment where it has long passage way and the lighting (natural light) is quite a distance away. 8. In such a situation, it can be a near subsitute to water fountain (especially if it is turned on most of the time). Warmest Regards, Cecil

More Chinese murals from the temple.

Here are some pictures of the roof of a Chinese temple roof and murals on the walls of the temple.

Dear Margit, --- This is a recent message, I posted under the Free Advice Forum in relation to selling of house. It also applies to selling of business -- 1. If you have the chance to read some of the messages that were posted on this issue, it is my opinion that it is difficult to depend on Feng Shui to sell a house. 2. This is because: a. The Flying Star Theory is meant to analyse a house's birth chart. b. The Eight House is to see how suitable a house is to the owner and where possible try to stay at a good location. Within these two theories, there are no direct relationship between selling a house and Feng Shui. 3. The only "relationship", I feel is of use is if the buyer knows Feng Shui and if one can point out some good points about the house or "convince" the person that the house has excellent Feng Shui. Otherwise, it is my honest opinion that, one should not rely too much on Feng Shui to sell the house. Other factors include, the price of the house etc... Pillars of Destiny, can be used but is it an indirect relationship i.e. depending on the time and the element of the owners, the buyer, this is quite difficult to achieve most of the time. I hope, I am not trying to dishearten you but, I sincerely feel, if you have read previous messages on this subject that one should not pin too much hopes on Feng Shui. I believe not even the best FS practitioners can help in this situation. What could be worse is to consult a fortune teller. I am always afraid of being associated with "fortune telling" is, I would even ask myself, if I can tell someone's fortune, why I am rich? Anyway, rich does not necessary mean money or wealth but happiness etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Please take note that, one of the main considerations in using a "window" to `replace' the main door is that light should be `brighter' coming from the window than say from the main door. This is where, it could be a likely candidate for the replacing the main door. 2. It is equally important that unlike an alternative door, where the house number can be affixed on it e.g. above that door or on the door itself. For a window spanning 6 or more feet, where than can be place the signage for the door? Is it at the centrepoint of the window or we`purposely' find like what you have mentioned the double 7 stars (provided, it exists around the sector). 3. Frankly, the window `thing' although has been mentioned for now has to be considered `theoratical' and perhaps an `academic' exercise. Provided the conditions are met as mentioned under Para 1 and 2. 4. For the numbering on another door, this has been widely used by some Feng Shui Masters to either determine which is the actual main door or making it a symbolic change to another alternative `main' door. 5. So far, I cannot recalled any `experiments' have been carried out on the `window' concept and no one yet knows for sure if it will really work. Finding a Good House module at www.geomancy-online.com was created for the purpose of analysing all 24 directions under the Flying Star chart. This would help anyone wanting to find out which directions are good houses for a given period. Although, it is still meant to locate direction of the main door. 6. Many FS practitioners will still work on the standard approach of determining where the main door using the traditional approach of locationg the direction of the main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Crane symbolizes longevity for the Chinese. 2. A picture of a deer symbolizes riches (wealth). It is derived from the phonetic sound that sounds like " good income " or riches. It is quite common to see a picture of a crane and deer combined together. Here, the picture symbolises longevity and riches. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The Willow tree is associated with the Spring season, a season of `sexual desire'. There is a term called "looking for a flower and buying a willow". It is not a complimentary remark. It means visiting a prostitute. Here flower refers to a `girl'. *Joke* Use it on someone (perhaps a Chinese friend) who do not know the meaning:) Willow tree "around a building" also signifies a brothel. So, I hope you can see why, `willow' plants are considered not auspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Usually, the large vases is to give an `impression' or as a display piece. The advantage of large objects is that it is harder or acts as a deterent for someone to carry it away. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The dragon year only begins on 5th February 2000. I believe, the 2000 couples got married has to do with millennium celebration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In the course of this year, will post a history or story of each of the immortals. So look out! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In a recent documentary on Chinese law being carried out on TV, I was trying to see if there were any Chinese Judge or Lawyer. So far, I was not able to sight a woman as a Judge or a lawyer in the episode. In this episode, I saw cases of Chinese citizens been tried. For example, this person who stole a notebook computer from his multinational company. He later confessed and pleaded guilty. He was sent to three years jail for the offence. I believe, looking thru the episode, and did not recall seeing a women in such a prominent role as a Judge or Lawyer. But Chinese women do play a significant influence (some include) the notorious Chinese Empress Dowager. Even Ex Chairm Mao's wife, Jiang Jing (the famous gang of four), tried to take control of Chinese politics after his death. Apparently, she committed suicide in jail. With such a big population, it is inconceivable that there will be women who will hold high positions. I believe there are. *JOKE* I am not too keen to find out because, it is too late if one runs foul of law in China, I wonder, if I can still login to this forum:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, China is one of the four countries with an ancient history which started at least 5,000 years ago, there are many famous poets. In fact, there is an ancient "Book of Songs" besides other ancient books. Chinese scholars in the past are both skilled at poetry and calligraphy. Some of the works and poetry verses are still available today. As for comedy, I am not too sure, but I believe the recent spin off of the term `double talk' is part of this comedy plays in ancient times. This is where two persons talk in `harmony' and create laughter with the audience. As for communist China, during this period of the `cultural revolution' unfortunately, I believe, this is indeed a `dry' period for the Chinese. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is a `difficult' question to answer. Because, there are quite alot of Chinese scattered all over China and in the world. For those who live in rural China, and poorer, they are closer to nature so, they most likely live off the land. For those who are in cities and overseas Chinese, I believe, it is the same as any other cities elsewhere. But if your definition of recyling means having separate bins for can drinks, papers etc.. I personally do not see this happening around even in my country. I recently saw a TV documentary where even in an English school, the students were told to separate their garbage i.e. place into different waste bins. The students later on discovered, their efforts went to waste because, the garbage men simply picked up all the garbage and throw them into the garbage truck together. So, who would blame the students been disheartened over their `wasted' project. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is quite common for the Chinese to `replace' the use of Lion statues outside their main gate (of some homes with Elephant statues). Elephants looks solid and `stands firm' on the ground. In Indian culture, elephants are equally `admired'. This is also true particuarly in Thailand. One simple reason is because of its strength and its trunk, elephants have been trained effectively to haul logs and timbers. They are intelligent workhorse. As such, especially the Thailand) or the Thai people, produce cheap Elephant carvings. I believe this gets sold worldwide. Not all Chinese, especially in my region use elephants. More often, those who went to Thailand either on a social visit pass or to work, would invariably bring back a pair of elephant decorations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is important to remember to display the coins even if they are binded together. They will still show the number of coins i.e. 6 coins. But, if we stack the coins together (exactly) and tie them together, you would only see `one coin' but a very thick one coin. Here, unless one goes closely to count them, it simples looks like ONE coin although it is rather `thick'. This is why, one must string the coins and at a glance, show 6 coins. Furthermore, the red (as in the red string) represents the "fire" element to bind or control "big metal". As some kind of a check (and balance). The red tassle and infinity knot are simply meant as decorative piece. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Sometimes the 6 coins can be placed in a circular pattern. Below, a sample of 7 coins represents "Small metal":- Often, to cure imbalances like #5 or #5 with #2 and or #5 with #9, six coins tied with red string are used. This is knwn as a "Big Metal" cure. For some cases, a Feng Shui Master may advice on a lesser cure. For example on a #2 sickness concern. As Seven (7) represents SMALL metal element.

Dear Anon, Horse racing is a passion of quite alot of Chinese. Although one cannot say that all Chinese behave this way, there is a certain percentage of Chinese visit the `Turf clubs on weekends to see horse racing'. In the most recent enhancement to this site, I had added a calendar module and there is also a God of Horses (birthday). http://www.geomancy.net/calendar/index.htm Therefore, displaying a horse racing perhaps could be an aspriation that the horse one bets on wins and make the person wealthly. Warmest Regards, Cecil