Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Please see below:- I am not sure which theory are you applying. But if it is the Eight House Theory or East/ west 4 Group of persons: There is not much cure other than to keep the location bright. For example, ideally it is god to keep the whiles (painted) in neutral colors such as white or pastel shades of it. In many instances, a FS practitoner would most probably recommend that the kitchen should be an auspicious sector (in particular) the placement of the kitchen stove. In this area, some would comment that it should be auspicious for the breadwinner while others would recommend that it be auspicious for the spouse (wife). Overall, I personally feel that it is difficult to rely just on these two aspects only. As many other considerations are made especially if one undertakes using holistic Feng Shui (which would start with the Shapes and Forms followed by other theories). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Should a waterfountain spout (or spill out) water? Or retain water i.e. water collecting within it? YOUR GUESS?

You say... what has dental check up to do with Feng Shui? Say that again?

A house must have a proportionate sized entrance and windows...... else.. share the fate of the owner in the caricature!

Dear Ben, Please see below:- And it is more pratical to look out for poison arrows or sha qi that can `overcome' our home. After doing this, it would be acceptable. As for using quite a lot of "cross" normally, I personally feel that it is not really necessary. More importantly, the altar table is positioned at a strategic or good location and here you can place the necessary items on this table (can do). But nevertheless, if you and your family (don't mind) or feel pretty comforted by doing it; I think it is OK. It is best to understand or differentiate threats or `perceived threats'. The `rule-of-thumb or the question asked is: "Are we going to be `hit' by it. For example, if we are seating at the sofa; is the poison arrow pointed towards us? " If not, then, it will not pose a threat. Other than, using the protectors especially if we have active children running around. Overall, it is Ok to place the Ikea transparent corner protectors. Sometimes we adults may also inadvertently bump into a corner. In my opinion, these two combination of trees sounds OK. Especially with a 100 year old tree. 1. 1st priority is to fix up all problems relating to the 20-year analysis as that affects your entire house for as long as you do not make a major renovation to the house. 2. Think of the yearly star as seasonal changes in the home. Many people especially business owners have no time looking at the yearly or monthly seasonal changes and do not apply the Yearly cures. The yearly star changes each year, so that means that if you apply a Flying Star based on the yearly star you will always have to continue to make changes each year. 3. So the best way to apply flying star is to 1st FIX up all the problem areas in the 20-year analysis. Then, if one wants to fine tune it a little with the Yearly Star so that you not only fix up the common problems arises from the 20-year but also refine it to include the yearly problems (if any). 4. Thus, that is why the yearly star (on this website is placed with less priority) We want uses to focus on fixing the problem areas:- You see the yearly star is simply to tell you what additional stars come in this year. Normally when you fix the whole 20-year problem, all the yearly problems will already be greatly reduced (if any). So there is not much of an issue here. Also, by apply the 20-year cure, you don't have to worry so much about making a change every year. That yearly change is now like a bonus to you if you can further take advantage of it. 5. If you were to fix up only the yearly star, you will get an excellent protection for that year, but it does not necessary solve the problems from the 20-year. For those who are `selective' or are more concerned with `protect, protect and protect' can, for example look into particularly #5 (misfortune for that year) and #2 (sickness). And look at the 20-year flying star. When I do audit for my clients I will look in particular the #5, #4, #3, #2 and see if there congregate at any sectors for that year. If so, I would have to advise my clients to beware and where possible; place cures for that year at that particular sector. Here, the Management term is borrowed i.e. "management by exception". I would call this " Feng Shui by exception ". Where we only look at exceptions as mentioned earlier. You don't have to worry so much the report will identify you each star and its influence. And it also tries to break down for you in the Five Element concept which is the foundation for applying Feng Shui. You see, in your case you have a case where the 20-year star and yearly star number are the same. This is similar to that of double 7 etc. So it means that the sector which is good is extra good, while those which are bad are extra bad. Like I mentioned, the Yearly Star is to let you know how much better the 20-year star s. For example:- 20-year is 5, and yearly star 5 => This means a extremely bad sector 20-year is 5, and yearly is 6 => A not so bad sector 20-year is 7, and yearly is 5 => A less auspicious good sector 20-year is 7, and yearly is 7 => The best influence for this sector. Currenly your north west is quite ok, as the two good earth stars help to neturalise the Strong Bad Earth. But it would be better if you can add some Wood element, which creates a triple combinations Wood -> Fire -> Earth -> produce wealth. On its own the 20-year is inauspicious, simply because of the 1 weak earth is unable to exhaust the strong earth, and there is a 1 fire element which helps it. But along with the yearly star, this will change as the two good earth will be able to neutralise the problem. And if you can add wood to further neutralise and create a triple combination it would be even better. Not really, Flying Star tells you good and bad sectors of the house. It does not yet relate to whether it suits you or not. So you can have situation where the house is extremely good, but it is simply unsuitable to you when compared to your Eight House or Ba Zi. Although it is good to find an extremely good sector in the flying star, but it is also more important that, the sectors is also suitable to you. IE:- - Flying Star sector excellent, but unsuitable => bad for you - Flying Star sector average, but suitable => good for you - Flying Star sector good, and suitable => excellent for you Thus, you can find this applies to the house also. If you stay in a house with average flying star but it suits you, it would be better than staying in a house with excellent flying star but is say facing your death or disaster sector. Note here that for any house:- - Shapes and Forms of exterior / landscape problem is not changable (in the interim). However, every 6mths, if there are new developments in your area, you may need to relook the shapes and forms. But if the area is already built up and no changes for 6mths , 1 year etc.. then, Shapes and Forms should normally remain unchanged. (Here you have to fix problems from poison arrows or sha qi). - Flying Star of the house problems are curable . - Eight House suitability are "not curable". For example, for a new house and if one is aware of the Eight House theory; if the house is found unsuitable; try to find a better house (if possible) even if the house is `excellent/good' on other fronts. Hope that helps. Warmest Regards Cecil Lee

Can Pillars of Destiny help to determine the color to choose?

1. You must be calm and collected; when consulting the I-Ching. Never attempt divination in an agitated or angry (confused) state. (Cool down and find somewhere quiet). 2. Make sure that your hands are clearn when consulting the I-Ching. (Remember to keep the objects that you use for divinity in a clean place.) Note: Do not share or let others handle the objects you personally use for your divination. 3. Next, asks only SPECIFIC (important questions) one-at-a-time: Ask short and specific question. For example: Should I go ahead with this new job? What is the outcome of this plan? Should I do this? 4. Avoid multiple questions:- Should I go ahead with this new job and get married at the same time? 5. If you prefer NOT to ask any question; you should e.g. use say The Three coins method. The I-Ching hexagram or the interpretation will respond to your major issue of your life. And from the resultant interpertation (reference a book on it) - provide you the adivse on the situation. 6. Avoid repeating the same question. If an answer seems obscure, try rephrasing the question. Or ask the same question at other times. 7. It is advisable not to ask more than THREE Questions in one day. For the true believer, it can be spirtually draining if one asks too many questions.

A family `plague' with misfortune... Is there a cure?

Got a leak? Fix it first!

A square table represents which element?

Dear John, 1. The `coffin' position is one where when one enters a bedroom door, one could see a person's feet and the entire body and head. Therefore the full head, body and legs are therefore pointed towards the bedroom door. This is inauspicious. 2. In your case, based on what I can understand, (if due to space constraints or conditions of the layout); it is an acceptable position. The test is that if you `lift-up' your head, you should not see both feet through the bedroom door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Easy to " cook ".....

What is the wealth element of a Strong Metal person? Make a guess....

Dear Lee, 1. In Feng Shui, if one has an `L-shaped' living room or living cum dining room; one should take advantage of (top-down view) of "two rectangular" shaped areas. Imagine here that a partition on one side of the wall with walking space - will imply two rectangle areas. This is the best configuration for an `L-shaped' room/area. 2. If you have a sketch of your existing `L-shaped' layout and/or a proposed sketch; feel free to upload it as a message (Attachment file) for me to make my comments. Otherwise, you may explain further or describe further (Forgive me -- hopefully, I can understand and comment somewhat on it) for you. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Which is more important? Fix a leak or look for the WEALTH sector first?

Fast-Food Feng Shui is a growing trend and started in the mid-1980's. Pick up a book, Go APPLY it! (RUN... don't WALK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Dear Ben, Please see below:- 1. I like to personally thank you for taking your time and effor in summarising my views. GREAT JOB! 2. In my opinion, I feel that the above set of `holistic' approach is so far; the best approach. Anyway, I am also following the `tried and tested' past techniques used by ancient Feng Shui practitioners or Masters. However, there are a few considerations: 2.1. In some of the previous messages; I mentioned that many of us are MORE inclinded to e.g. Shapes and Form while others may be more inclined towards Compass School Feng Shui. 2.2 Where, it has to do (indirectly) with the `left / or right ' brain person. 3. For those who are more inclined towards the spatial or arts would (I believe) feel more at home with Shapes and Forms. 4. While someone who else may have more inclination towards (mathematical) side e.g. Flying Star. 5. But these are extreme ends of a continuum like `hot and cold'. Most of the time with much effort or especially for those who are really interested in the subject, can pick up and try to use both methods. 6. I also like to frankly point out that what you have summarised is based on my past experience also on what I personally feel is (I sincerely believe) what I feel can work for me or the majority who needs Feng Shui advise. Do not get me wrong ... that it is compulsory to follow completely what I deemed as the `Holistic' method. 7. If you or any users here, especially students of Geomancy.net - can find a style that they feel is acceptable to them and that it can yield results, then... go ahead. 8. If everyone, follows many of the replies here; my only hope is to act like a `catalyst' in your personal pursit or `thirst' of Feng Shui. And as always, i will continue to use terms like: I believe; In my opinion; etc.. In the hope that the reader, can understand that what I wrote here is based on my personal belief and not a MUST or a `command' or instruction...etc... Part 1... am looking at your question and will reply soon... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Grand Duke of Jupiter... How about touching or disturbing him?

Finally, here is the secret to our wealth sector.....

Under Pillars of Destiny... what element does circular shapes represent? For example, if your dining table is circular?

Dear Carrie, 1. Unfortunately, Feng Shui is not a `cure-all'. 2. Again, we come back to the fundamentals by asking three questions here: 2.1. What is the purpose (aim) of Feng Shui. 2.2. What are it's strength 2.3. What are it's weakness 3. Overall, Feng Shui is about trying to improve one's earth luck. Other Chinese divinity methods have the same objective of trying to improve one's luck. 4. For helping to sell a property - we can still " use " Feng Shui but for a different purpose. 4.1 For example, if the vacant plot of land has good Feng Shui or even if a house has good Feng Shui. 4.2 We can `try' to market it in the hope that the buyer -- may coincidentally believe in Feng Shui and are " sold " with the idea that buying the property or vacant. Which it is felt that buying it may be auspicious to them or their family. 4.3 Again this may be a double-edged sword! Some buyers may either have a rough idea or are superstitous. They may instead view the plot of land as inauspicious. Therefore, only if a plot of land is indeed auspicious; one can certainly use it to our advantage -- but wait for or hope for a strong believer of Feng Shui who SHAREs the same view! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, 1. Before we look at your question, it is interesting to note the following URL: http://www.geomancy.net/love/amenu.htm And the comments: "At the above (green coloured) gate of the former Convent of The Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ), many babies were abandoned in baskets to be picked up by the Sisters of the Convent. This was the origin of the Home for Abandoned Babies. For over 100 years, the orphanage was home to children from poor or broken homes as well as unwanted babies. The orphanage took in many Chinese baby girls born in the year of the tiger - " tiger girls " because of the strong superstitious belief that they would bring bad luck to their families. In 1963, the Mother Superior noted that this practice was stopped as there was a marked change in this supersitious belief. The Home of Abandoned Babies ceased finally in 1983 when the CHIJ Convent was relocated." 2. From the above, we will know that the Chinese are supersitious (even today) about having a baby in the Year of the Tiger. 3. Many people thus: 3.1 Try to avoid like the `plague' to get married in a Year such as the Tiger or worse still avoid having a baby especially a baby girl during that year. 3.2 The rationale is mentioned under Para 1 where, it is pretty hard to `match-make' a daughter born in that year as almost no one wants a `tiger' daughter-in-law! 3.3 Very popular years are the Year of the Dragon. Next few popular years are the Year of the Rabbit, Rat.... 4. Sometimes, our local education ministry has a hard time allocating resources for each new school year. 5. For example, in Singapore our yearly birth is around 45,000 babies born a year. (Since Singapore is a multi-racial country, however the Chinese is the majority race at around 68% of the total population). 6. If it is a Year of the Tiger, the birth rate for that particular year could fall as low as 25,000 babies! 7. For example in the Year of the Tiger, you can see many schools say have around 4 Primary One classes such as Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D. But if it is the year of the Dragon or even the Rabbit, there may be as many as 7 classess in each primary school i.e. Class A to G! 8. Although say the Dragon year is indeed a good year; but look at it this way, when it comes to streaming or ranking children from best classes to the students that are `slower' in their studies; many students with cohorts in e.g. the Dragon year has to work real hard to fight the competition; every year. As the same students will fight for good places at schools e.g. Primary to Secondary to Pre-University etc... While a child born in the Tiger year, enters school with less competition especially in the early years. 9. Yes, as you have mentioned, one can look at which year may be suitable e.g. for the child and (roughly) their match with the parent or their siblings. 10. However, one must take note that this is only based on the YEAR of birth. If one, can further look at e.g. Year, Month, Day and even time of birth; this would be better. 11. And I agree with you that if someone wants to, e.g. planning for a C section; is possible to look at good dates. However, these dates must be looked at up to the DAY `pillar' or the actual DAY of birth and a bonus is the time of birth. Yes, this is possible. 12. It is certainly good to have been born in an auspicious date but Pillars of Destiny has an `escape' clause. 12.1 Here, it is asking a question similar to: If two persons are born exactly at the same day and time - is their life the same? 12.2 The answer is NO. This is because of the external factor such as education and experience. 12.3 In general, we could be born on the same day and time. But say, I was born in China (with Chinese parents) and you were born in the US; we were totally brought up by different parents in different environments. A child similar to our birth date could be born in Afganistan in a war torn country... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Some consider " 666 " as the devil's number. In the Flying Star Feng Shui: 2 2 2 is instead the dreaded number (s) as it implies 3 times of 2 or extremely bad sickness sector. Where mountain star = 2 water star =2 base number = 2....

From 12 Feb 2002 to 31 Jan 2003, it is said that the Grand Duke of Jupiter will be `stationed' at North `0' Degrees. Where possible, try not to disturb the earth at North or 0 degrees. Warmest Regards, Cecil