Cecil Lee

Dear students and all, Besides using Microsoft MS word, MS excel, if you really want to use a house/office layout program; why not look at these two software links:- This is easy to the software called : Smart Draw :- http://www.smartdraw.com and one can conveniently save to virtually any format. I have not evaluated this one, but perhaps, can Wasis give his comments. If I am not mistaken, he has used this? http://www.homeplanpro.com Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear James, 1. Often, a better method is to apply Flying Star Feng Shui. This is because, if the sector that you are placing a water position has #3 or #4 i.e. bad wood elements (disputes, legal entanglements, scandals etc...) 2. Then under the Five elements concept: Water helps fuel wood element. 3. In such a situation, this will further inflame #3 or #4. 4. If you are not sure what I am talking about, please do some research into Flying Star. Or do a SEARCH in this forum for this topic. 5. The worst location based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui is to try and avoid water position at WEST direction of the house. As this is said to be the white-tiger domain. Water could inadvertently create an `open' mouth (hungry mouth) of this white tiger. 6. Again, I must strongly emphasise that NO TWO SIUTATIONS are similar. In management studies, or drawing a parallel from management concepts : IT DEPENDS!. (Since no two situation are often the same. Thus no two locations are identical. Caveat Emptor! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I have viewed, once, opened, close and open your mail. Seeing whether I have the time to understand even if I have to reply to it. Frankly, I often do not really like mails that show only text e.g. SSW etc.... To be more effective, I prefer a sketch or pictures. As I hope you can understand, I do not want to have additional `white hair' digesting the information. I had just glanced thru your message. Often, high walls are not favourable especially since you live on the ground level. Especially so, if the walls do not have `openings' in between. For example, some wrought iron grilles with a flower bed. This is often better to soften the walls. " And not make your site look like "Fort Knox". If the high walls surround the entire building (all around it) such HIGH walls looks like imprisoning. based on what you had mentioned that it is 6 foot high. In fact, as mentioned, this will defintely, affect ground or first floor apartments - as air circulation (most likely) will be affected. For example, it is hard for me to imagine this statement without a sketch. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Piet, Here goes.. (please refer to attachment - which can only be seen by logging into the forum). In general, or usually; the mouth-piece should be at the `top' i.e. blowing downwards. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The link can be found here: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-face.htm In fact, other than to see a doctor; some people managed to use a strand of their hair and tie a knot to `kill' or starve the mole. And often, it drops off after a few days. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Clue: "Is there a thief somewhere? " What happens if your neigbhour loses theirs? Once, twice? Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Please not that I am not responsible for what happens. The above, is just a "HOPE" that it disappears!

Dear Anon, This sounds very familiar recently. This is because nearly everyone who got their keys at The Eden condo at Tampines are `cursing' their developer. Fortunately, many of those who got their keys in the first phase - several of my clients there, are fortunate to have the kitchen at the `South' location. If the kitchen is at the south, this if acceptable i.e. OK to have the stove face a water position. In general; the most inauspicious is the kitchen is at the north of the house. (For example, if one stands at the centrepoint and use a compass. If the kitchen is at the north direction; this is not very favourable. To be honest; the only Feng Shui remedy is to relocate it. Any other remedies may be taken as hear-say or simply swallowing a sugar coated pill. Given that many of us are conscious of many aspects of Feng Shui; it is only right that the architects and developers do their groundwork - not to inflame or provide insecurity to the residents. Here, this developer ought to be `shot-in-the back'. For those who are not aware of the developer, this is a joint-venture and one of the partners are United Overseas Land and .... (I had posted the information under the conference " Singapore Property .. " try to a SEARCH for THE EDEN. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Case Study of Lakeholmz condominium Additional comments: Please refer to attachment. 1. Blk 80 Units 01 There is a sha qi coming from one corner of Unit 22 at block 90. (Please refer to the purple colour marking that I had made on the illustration.) 2. Unit 22 Those who are at ground floor and 2nd level of units 01, 02 are not auspicious since, the semi-circular trellise of Unit 22 radiates towards them. 3. Unit 22 at Blk 90 Don't be too happy, with all of the above statements. If one looks carefully, Unit 22 is `like a prisoner' entrapped - location. The easiest to follow this statement is that this unit is `sunken' in. And if one sees carefully the concentric circles that I had drawn in green colour on the layout: One can see that the qi is gradually reduced towards this unit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Madan, If the Flying Stars are ok at this sector; since the person is a weak metal person; it is best to harmonize the room to this person's element. Thus, for a weak metal person, the best element to help him/her is "earth" element (yellow, cream or beige). This is the best "boost" as earth helps to fuel or increase weak metal. Another element that is favourable to this person is `metal' which is white or gold. Therefore, as you had mentioned if this sector is balanced and if there are no bad #5 or #2 earth stars here, then the best colour for the bedroom is cream or beige i.e. on the walls. And we can also harmonise this room by adding metal e.g. white or `gold' coloured curtains. Since this is too general i.e. based only on year of birth; it is like throwing a dice and a 50-50 chance. As mentioned above; you have correctly applied Flying Star. And after applying flying star; see if, we humans can `fit' this room. For example; let's say that there is an imbalance of the Flying Star. And that this sector which you had mentioned has bad #5 and/or #2. Since these are bad earth stars; it would not be prudent to advise the client to paint the room " yellow, cream or beige ". Since this can further fuel bad earth. Thus, if say the bedroom has such bad earth; then, it would be prudent to ask the client to -- instead paint the walls white instead of cream or beige. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned; although a development can be considered in general as a reasonable good site; there are `best' units and erh... not so favourable units in a development. Attached, please find some of my comments....

Dear Caroline, Under the Eight House Theory, there is relatively, nothing much else one can do other than try to face a favourable direction. In fact, having one's back to a `glass' wall is not necessarily bad so long as there is a back row cabinet behind us. Usually, this cabinet is at the same level as our side partition. This is symbolic of a mountain position. Often, other objects (placement of charms or figurines) in most cases are more of Ren Cai or Human Luck factor. This affects us mentally than - as a charm or help. In fact, nowadays, our table have little real-estate given that we already have a monitor or keyboard and mouse. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Fran?oise, 1. It is never wise to use Gua number to guage compatibility. 2. The biggest obvious reason is that `statistical' nightmare considering that between a pair or couple: such a compatibility is 50-50 percent chance. 3. Since, all of us belong to either East or West group. And majority of the time: it will end up either being " compatible e.g. East with East group or the other 50 percent of the time East with West group. 4. In the professional Ba Zi analysis; a better method is to look at compatibility in relation to ba zi. For example, Husband is a weak fire person. And wife is a strong water person. In such a situation, often, the dominant party is the wife. Since water destroys or extinguish fire; especially weak fire, this is considered as not a suitable pairing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bing, 1. Thank you for bring up this interesting observation:) 2. In Chinese Luck system; it is well known that there are three kinds of luck: 2.1 Heaven Luck - what is given to us. 2.2 Earth Luck - Feng Shui 2.3 Human Luck - E.g. relationships 3. Often if one observe carefully, the rich has a mix of the above three luck or at least two of these "luck". 4. For Earth luck, as what you had describe; 4.1. Often the side where there is paranomic view; is often considered as the frontage of the home. 4.2. If one follows carefully; the observations: Usually, if there are leaks, in a home; often, it is not caused by one single leak but several leaks. 4.3 Leaks can be e.g. inauspicious Ba Zi, the home etc... 5. Often, such homes themselves, have overriding excellent qi i.e. they are auspicious and have good qi. For example, a bungalow, is relatively good because, it has four sides. And wind or qi can circulate properly. 6. One important point; that is often missed here; has to do with many localised Feng Shui in a built up city like Singapore. 7. Therefore, often when one reads messages posted by people in my country or neigbhouring country; often one may read some `conflicting' information or limited information. For example, in Singapore, we do not have that many hill tops. And even if we have they are either `man-made' or not higher than 30 metres or more. Thus, there is few examples in this area. In fact, we have more `lowlands' and this is where, quite alot of the rich - often resides at. 8. Recently, there is a new launch of Lornie Hill condo. As the word hill suggests, it is on a hill. But, for this hill, imagine, it does not need a manual car to put to 1st or second gear. In fact, if there are simply no cars on the road, a recent make car, can easily sprint along this road. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In compass readings, there is no right or wrong answers. Often, this is a `live' subject based on the dwelling. For more information, please go thru this resource:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-cecilcompass.htm For example, taking a reading from the centrepoint or the flux, in my opinion, is one of the methods used, here also. One has to remember that we are not living in the past. In the past, if one looks at all the Chinese homes, the main door is often the `facing' direction. Nowadays, many apartments, flats and bungalows often have doors at the side. And to say that standing at the door facing out to read a direction is as subjective as any other methods. I must stress that there are many different Compass Schools of Feng Shui. I am truly not impressed by some Feng Shui Masters that claim that their method is the only correct method. This implies that these people are either ignorant of all the methods and techniques given that we live in modern times with NOT so standard dwelling layouts. As one can see from the above, even thou Black Hat Sect is not a Traditional Feng Shui origin, it makes sense for readings to be taken from the centrepoint. Given that in an interior, optimium qi (chi) flux thru this area. And given the technique of standing at main door taking a compass direction, centrepoint has it's merits. Plus, this is exactly how, a compass template even using the Traditional Eight House is laid. Here, many of the `myopic' Traditional Feng Shui schools, who follow rigidly to their stand at the door facing out to take compass reading is simply - too outdated. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Many condominium developers use the service of this furniture company to supply: doors, wardrope cabinets, vanity tops, kitchen cabinets.... XXXX is a homegrown, listed company:- http://www.xxxxx.sg/residential/accomplish.htm Often, if your condominium use this company; one can often see the hinge of the inside door tagged with their destinctive "xxxxx" label. Their most recent site work includes: Costa del Sol, Yishun Sapphire and Lilydale Executive Condo. They also do work for Hotels, banks, retail and service industry etc.... Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee P.S. Last updated on 8 October 2020. Removed the URL. As can no longer find the url. As life-span of many companies are often short.

Dear Maggie, In my opinion, numerology is very diverse - and subject to so many interpretations. For example, for some, number 13 is an unlucky number. But for others, it is ok. If one is in Hong Kong or Guandong China; then one may meet up lots of Cantonese dialect group. Here, the spoken phonetic word for number 4 literally translated as `die'. But if you are in Singapore, most likely, this is less of an issue, since the majority dialect group is made up mostly of Hokkiens who come from Fujian Provience in China. In fact, I have come across so many Singaporeans that has house number 4 or 44 or 444. Car number plates with 4444 etc.. and even phone numbers with such numbers; yet, statistically, there is no issue in this. More important what matters most in Feng Shui is : Location, location, location and location. Warmest Regards Cecil P.S. Personally, I feel that amongst all the dialect groups in Singapore; although I am a hokkien myself, I do find the hokkiens are less superstitious and more flexible when it comes to such things.

Dear All, Recently, there has being a surge of copyright violations involving the: 1. Attempting to complie, editing works from this site; 2. Illegal use of graphics from this site; 3. Illegal translation of materials from this site without our express permission to do so. I like to appeal to all users that although we generously provide materials "freely" for public viewing; It does not mean that anyone can "harvest"; complie, plagiarise or use any materials without our express permission. This is a good resource on Copyright / Intellectual property rights:- http://whatiscopyright.org/ In particular, if you can go thru these topics : - Copyrights and the Internet. ============================== - Public domain - not! - Material provided by others and used with permission. - "Free" web graphics and linking images. - What if I translate your copyright page into another language? I bet I don't need your permission, and I own the "new" work! In addition, I like to remind all users NOT to post any materials without giving due regards to the copyright owners. Often, if we use such materials for educational purposes; try to add wordings like : Source and Credit. Any postings using other people's work or graphics, must acknowledge their work. Often, I have to delete such postings - since it violates copyright protection. Other good sites on Intellectual Property Right Issues:- http://www.negativland.com/intprop.html http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Copyright/ Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In my opinion, the key success factors are: 1. Location, Location and Location The three L's are the most important consideration. For most of forum members - this refers to Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. 2. Next; are the critical and nice to have: 2.1 Flying Star Feng Shui - It would be nice to have - double (something) at the main entrance. For example under current Flying Star period of 1984 to 2003; it is nice to have doube 7's at the main entrance. 2.2 Where possible, under the Eight House, best not to have death or disaster sectors at the main entrance. It can still be. But often, this is already like a broken arm even before one moves into the home. 2.3 Ba Zi As you had mentioned, if your ba zi element favours South, this is nice to have. Often, a reasonably good house (after Para 1) has been taken into consideration is good sector at Main entrance and nice to have good sector at the main entrance. Yes, overall, ba zi, can be considered as more important. But, usually, one can still harmonise a home e.g. the home or the bedroom to the Ba Zi of each family member. Here, our heaven luck should harmonize with our earth luck. Look at it this way, there is NO RIGHT or WRONG answers. The logic behind the key success is to try and harmonize our heaven luck with our earth luck. As mentioned above, we should find out our heaven luck i.e. element and strength and harmonize it with our earth luck. For earth luck: we should see if our head can be positioned as far as possible facing a favourable direction (if possible). And another dimension of earth luck is the use of e.g. Flying Star Feng Shui to analyse our home. And if any sectors are out of balance, harmonize or balance that sector. For example, if a sector has bad earth elements such as those that bring Misfortune and sickness, we must try to balance this sector first. If all these sounds complicated, try to break each process or concept into their own domain. Try to apply the three-step approach that I had mentioned in countless of my previous forum messages: Step 1: Find out the purpose of each concept Step 2: What are it's strengths Step 3: What are it's weakness. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear George, Please note that this general assessment is strictly based on Shapes and Forms with no reference to personal ba zi (date/time of birth). 1. One good thing about this layout is that the toilets are at `safe' positions (sharing an external wall) - therefore, they cannot be at the centrepoint. 2. The `major' dislike is the staircase at the centrepoint. But, this is not a major problem - more of an irritation. 3. I like the layout of this staircase:- http://www.newurbanist.com/ac2110.htm BUT not the layout of the toilet i.e. the bath-tub at ground floor is close to the centrepoint and the second storey (level) bath-tub is equally not well placed. 4. The stove facing the wash basin. In Feng Shui, it is not favourable especially if the stove faces the wash basin (at North compass sector). It is ok to do so, if the kitchen/stove/wash basin is at south compass direction. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Richard, Please see below:- In authentic heaven and earth luck assessment, here are the main considerations: 1. It would be a disadvantage for a weak fire or strong water person especially the breadwinner to have a water position inside his / her home. 2. In authentic Feng Shui; the true `meaning' or the closest to a wealth corner for a water position is thru the application of Flying Star Feng Shui. For example, locations that have #6 or #7 and if the condition - is applicable; can exist with water position. Often, and depending on the Managing Agents or later, the MCST; such areas are common property. And, some condos have strict rules on placing anything at the common area even if - it is a `private' area. Frankly, such things are unhealthy, since, ultimately, they get dirty easily etc.... The most popular twin pairs are - a pair of lions. But again, these must be plumb, smiling. In the past messages, I have mentioned which pair belongs to the left or right side. Do a search, to find out more. It is interesting to note also; that in the past, an official's rank can also be seen on the number of humps on the forehead of a lion. The more humps or (lines) on the forehead of the lion suggests a high ranking one. Please refer to this url: http://www.geomancy.net/consultation/consult-home/home-onsite-audit.htm We have already made our fee affordable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

The Sim Lian Group is an up and coming developer. Their url: http://www.simlian.com.sg Previously; little known to many, it is a main con as opposed to being a developer. Overall, having seen many of the developments which it is th main con; I am very impressed by their build quality. In the past, even developers like MCL Land, use the company as the main con for their Seletar Springs condominium. Here, this low rise development has roof structure made of (steel) as opposed to wooden plank roofs etc... Many of it's projects are for the statutory boards owned by the government:- http://www.simlian.com.sg/CorpInfo/Construction/SLC/projects.htm It is worth to note that it's recent foray being a developer is good for consumers. Since, it's two projects: 1. The Dew at Bukit Batok was sold out like hot cake in year 2001. This was because p.s.f. per square foot was a mere $390psf. (The Dew Executive condo, 99 Years) 2. The Jade, at Bukit Batok was also sold at such low price levels @ $483psf. This higher price was justifiable since this development is opposite the Bukit Batok MRT station. 3. It's latest launch of The Pearl is also very popular even during it's soft launch (no advertisement, then). 4. Do watch out for any new developments from them:) Overall, value for money. And can many of it's developments are in popular locations; 5. I remembered; having visited The Dew recently, prior to the TOP; their supervisor also boasted that they have 1 worker taking charge of each of The Dew's unit! Wow, this is truly impressive show of strength! So far, unmatched by any other developer! Let's hope that in the future, it can still be a `people's developer instead of becoming another of the other developer. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned earlier, it is such a waste that this is one of the few low rise apartments - unfortunately, the roof is blue. Symbollically, this is considered inauspicious. URL: http://www.centrepointhomes.com/euphony.asp To-date, since it's TOP, several years back; units in this development would have already being sold-out! But, unforunately, at the time of writing, the developer is still advertising it for "Immediate Occupation!". Warmest Regards, Cecil

The Yardley Site Plan In reference to my previous comments, if one examines the compass orientation on the site map:- http://www.mclland.com.sg/property/dreamhomes/theyardley/theyardley_siteplan.asp I personally find that many of the units here are not to my liking, as a significant number of them (in my view) will receive direct morning to noon sunlight from the East, and in the evening, many walls will also be exposed to the West (afternoon sun). At times, the heat can linger until 7 or 8 pm in the evening. (There is no concern if rooms are exposed to afternoon sunlight - and if one can afford air conditioning... then, that is acceptable!) Specifically, Units 04 and 05 are regarded as 'hot' homes since they will consistently be warm both in the morning and at night. Unit 03 will also be susceptible to the afternoon sun. According to the general Shapes and Form guidelines, more favorable homes are typically oriented North-South. In your quest for a home, please always take into account what I have stated above. It is not merely about whether the house is 'suitable' for you. This consideration is secondary to the points mentioned above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: The Yardley Condominium Developer: MCL Land (Serangoon) Pte Ltd Tenure: Estate in Fee Simple Expected TOP: Dec 2008 Units: 55 units URL: http://www.mclland.com.sg/property/dreamhomes/theyardley/theyardley_siteplan.asp In my opinion, if you can try to AVOID or touching Unit 03:- 1. This is because, the entire block is `L' shaped. 2. Often, the worst qi flow is located at the middle i.e. Unit 03. 3. In addition, Unit 03 seems `worse' than this since it is `sunken in' and often, this is an `entrapped' unit. Especially since Unit 03 and 04 has a small rectangular void that does not go well with beneficial qi flow. 4. Therefore, personally, I do not quite like Unit 03 nor 04 also. 5. The only distinct advantage of this development is that it is close to the Serangoon MRT. And we can see why, the developer has capitalised on the launch ... perhaps to coincide with the recent opening of the North-East MRT line. 6. Often, where possible, (especially for a landed property); where possible, avoid building an `L' shaped building. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Development: Lakeholmz Location: Boon Lay Way/Corporation Road, Developer: Centrepoint Homes, Centrepoint Properties Ltd Tenure: 99 years Expected TOP: Nov 2005 (Often, can be earlier - no guarantees but please don't quote me) Very good architects: DP Archiects plus another advantage is that it has only 369 units - exclusive as compared to some other condos that pack more than 400 to 500 units into such an environment Average $ p.s.f. : $440/-. URL: http://www.lakeholmz.com.sg/siteplan.asp In my opinion, this is one of the best sites available in the western part of Singapore (Jurong/Boon Lay area). In addition, the condo is in a U shaped configuration, one of the safest type of site plan. This site equates to the developer's site at: Marine Parade i.e. Cote d'Azur; which is at this time, one of the better sites with good Shapes and Forms. Reference for Cote d'Azur http://www.centrepointhomes.com/mp/index.asp For practical reasons, units that face Corporation Road i.e. at Blk 90 would not be the best blocks since, it faces the noisy Corporation Road. Units facing the pools are better investments. What I like about this site, is that many of the units face the tranquil Jurong Lake. I can reminicent, the younger days when I followed my dad; who spent his hobby, using waterproof shotgun pallets to shot at crocodiles in this lake. As this lake was a depository for many plywood that float there. And, yes, many years back there were lots of plywood factories and also a large population of crocodies. In addition; this condo is a very good investment since; the MRT is just a 5 minutes walk away. Which is an added investment - where, should one really needs "cash" can really find value since the value will surely increase due to the limited good sites in the Jurong area. Where there will always be potential HDB upgraders looking for good units. Look at Lakeview condo (close-by). Although this condo is `old' it still has the selling power. Warmest Regards, Cecil