Cecil Lee

Dear Elena, 1. It is not necessary to turn on the lamp 24 hours a day. This is most uneconomical. 2. The best alternative is to use red or purple to represent the fire element. 3. I do not recall, using the red thread on its own. A red thread is used to control the cure of using 6 coins. Where the red thread is used to control the big metal. (Not let it out of control). 4. Quite effective is to use objects that are red. For example a table lamp with a red shade. (Purple is acceptable but red is the best). "Imaginative" but effective cures include disply Coca Cola cans etc.. The size should effective be the size of at least 4 coca cola cans or a reasonable sized (regular) lampshade. Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Most of us are familar with the Four Symbolic Animals. 2. In Chinese Astrology, the Four directions are deplicted each by a general of that direction i.e North, South, East and West. 3. Each of the Four directions has 7 stars each making it a total of 28 stars. These 28 stars represents a cycle of 28 days or one Chinese month. This 28 days relate closely to the Western astrology of the 28 mansions through lunar cycle.

Dear Elena, No, one of the conditions is that it must have a backing e.g. a solid wall. A moutain star cannot be activated at the centre of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is another `portion' of Flying Star which has its own ruleset and points of view. This is considered a minor influence to the actual Flying Star. It is no harm having it but is secondary. We would include this minor portion later. It is less effective than elemental relationship. The most important theories is the relation of Flying Star using the Five Elements concept. This is a holistic approach to Feng Shui and the beauty is that as it uses the Five Elements, it can be fully related to Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zhi) Feng Shui and season of influence. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Comments are now available for two polls: 1. Which roof in the picture is auspicious? 2. Since trees are growing, they must be Yang? Please see table below. Click on `Comments' box:- Start Date 1/2000 Do you believe in Feng Shui? (New Users) Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 1/2000 How did great Feng Shui Masters learned their Feng Shui? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Do you think that the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong is a threat to it's neighbours? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 What element does one classify electricity? Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 12/1999 Can plastic substitute decorative glass/crystal lighting? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Is the building auspicious for it's tenants? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Which roof in the picture is auspicious? Vote View Results Comments 2/1999 Do you believe that the three legged toad figurine can bring us wealth? Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 12/1999 Since trees are growing, they must be Yang? Vote View Results Comments 12/1999 Are you comfortable sleeping facing a TV set (mirror)? A short simple 3 questions survey. Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 1/2000 Is it true that the north facing slope of a high ground is preferred for a burial ground? Vote View Results Comments soon! 1/2000 Do you consider the shape of lamp in the picture auspicious? Vote View Results Comments soon!

Dear Anon, This is the general belief amongst some Feng Shui Masters that the door with the house number on it is the main entrance door. Although, some of these Masters did not mention that placing the unit number at another location can change the `main entrance door'. This is implied by them. Here, symbolism is important to Feng Shui: where the unit number `shows' that it is a main door. In my opinion, I would recommend the placement of the unit number for such purpose. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emma, 1. An alternative to using a screen in the room between the bed and the bathroom door is to place a side table. On the side table, place a side table lamp. Those with one bulb and with a lamp shade. This is symbolic of having a screen between the bed and the bathroom door. 2. It is also good to do an Eight House Chart to see what intangible force is at the bedroom sector. 3. From day 1 of this site and forum, we do not believe in using the `fixed template' format i.e. relationship corner at the SW sector. This includes Black Hat Sect *BTB* or the Eight Aspirations/Associations concept. I personally view the Eight Aspirations/Associations concept, "kindergarten" Feng Shui. And only if one has done every conceivable authentic `Feng Shui' and has nothing else better to do, proceed with this FS. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cloud, Although, I have some idea of what the `tray' ceiling looks like but have not seen one closely so cannot (fully) comment on how `bad' it is. Overall, two Feng Shui `tools' are available: 1. A pair of flutes in a `Ba Gua formation' ----- / \ 2. Windchime One has to be cautious if one uses it in the room or at any other locations in the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Ideally, it should be a painting e.g. of a mountain scenery or an object with immovable mass. For the bamboo style plate, in general, it is in my opinion too `weak' to be classified to activate the mountain star. Yes, if the sector is an auspicious sector, it is even better to activate a mountain star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Grateful if you can elaborate further. As my initial understanding is that the chimney should be on the side of the door? Or is it possible for the fire place to be exactly one floor upstairs just above the main entrance door? Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, This is based on supertitious belief than Feng Shui. But some believe in not keeping the rooster in the dinning room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The main purpose of checking whether the two bedroom doors faces each other is based on one of the principles of Shapes and Form School where if there are two doors especially two bedroom doors that face each other, most likely there is a tendency for `rilvary'. As you have confirmed that it is rather a "triangle effect," there is less of this possibility. As the triangle effect is less known situation. Frankly, I do not want to be disappointed but there is no known direct relationship between Feng Shui and sibling rilvary. The closest to it is the Chinese Astrology signs e.g. http://www.lovesigns.net that looks at each person's characteristics based on their year of birth. By understanding each other's characteristics, it is said that then, one can understand why, someone behave in a particular way. Similarly, by looking at one's characteristics one better understands our own strengths and weaknessess. Feng Shui does not deal directly with personal relationships. This is the reason why Chinese astrology comes into the picture. The Flying Star would help if one frequently falls sick or having `misfortune'. But, for relationships, it would still be best to focus on personality conflicts. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Neil, Yes, it is very common for Feng Shui practitioners to `agree' that the front door need not necessarily be the main entrance door. It can be the garage door. However, some FS practitioners also go further to mention that if there is a discrepancy, the main door should be the one with the house number on it. Alternatively, the house number be placed on to the alternative door i.e. the garage door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, In open living, ideally, (under Feng Shui conditions) there is still some `partitioning'. It may not be a full wall. It can be something like an eating or storage counter separating the cooking area from the living room. In the living room, the act of placing furniture to segregate the living room from other locations is as effective as using walls. Therefore, there is really no issue here. For an `L' shaped room even if it is an open space can effectively be segregated into two whole rectangles. This is a better FS configuration that leaving the house as an `L' shaped. (This is based on Shapes and Form Feng Shui.) Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, It is for decorative purpose as no one else uses it. I believe, the owners, saw it, liked it and bought it to place on their main gate pillars. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Traditional Chinese Festivals are all based on dates of the Lunar Calendar. Similarly, Chinese birthdays are also based on the Lunar Calendar dates. At Geomancy.net, we believe in continuing this tradition by doing all analysis based on the Lunar Calendar System and not the Hsia or Xia Li Calendar. I call the Hsia calendar, a calendar of convenience. (Although, some references are made during computation i.e. the season on the Hsia calendar). Ultimately, the Lunar calendar method is fully used to convert one's Year, Month, Day and Time of birth to the Lunar calendar. The main flaw of the Hsia calendar system (or Hong Kong method) is that it is unable to detect a `blind' month especially the intercalary month or a double month in certain years of the Lunar Calendar. Please click on this link to find out the dates for year 2000:- http://www.geomancy.net/calendar/festivals.htm

Many users have requested for important dates of major Chinese festivals. I have compiled the dates for Year 2000. I belief this is beneficial for many overseas Chinese especially if you are living on your own and may have `lost' some of these roots. Alternatively, if you are not a Chinese but like to know more... here goes: http://www.geomancy.net/calendar/festivals.htm By the way, Chinese New Year is coming... check out the 15 days of Chinese New Year! (In Christmas there are only 12 days) Warmest Regards, Cecil

The attached picture shows the design of: Fu - Luck Lu - Prosperity (Wealth) or God of Wealth Shou - Longevity (Health) These designs are usually found on the figures of each of these statues i.e. their clothings.

Attached are pictures of twin dragons. In picture 1, you can see the a dragon `seeding' the clouds. In certain parts of ancient China, the Chinese pray to the dragon in the hope that rain will come.

I believe the most popular tree planted in landed properties all over the island is the mango tree. From my personal observations and walk around, nearly 2 out of 5 houses plant a mango tree. It is easy to grow this tree locally.

Picture of lion statutes found on the pillars of some homes.

Dear Anon, I managed to take a photo of the 'pig' on the pillar of the home. On closer look the `snout' of the pig is actually the flower of a lady figurine. She looks skywards carrying an umbrella. Sorry, on my initial look, from the front profile, it looks more like the head of a rounded pig. But it turns out to be the hair and a flower was pinned on it. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the attached photos. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Money plant scattered like grass on a road side. I chanced to take a photograph of money plant scattered like grass on a road side. Apologise for the slightly blur image as it was taken from a vehicle.

Enclosed please find images of the Double Happiness associated with Chinese weddings. These are the very common designs used for such occassions. Many of us, have by now seen the Double Happiness symbol used in the previous pictures shown under this conference. Some Chinese are good at paper cutting. The outlines of these symbols can easily be cut out by someone `skilled' in this art.

Dear Long Le, In general Feng Shui advise, it is common to find advise to place water positions that harmonise with the element of that direction. 1. Based on the element of a specific direction Therefore, generally, without taking into consideration one's element and strength, locations such as North (Water), East (Wood), SE (Wood) have been considered good. Under the Productive cycle of the Five elements, Wood and Water does `not clash'. While some FS practioners may advise not to place a water position at the South (Fire) as it clashes with the element of this direction. 2. Shapes and Form Feng Shui In general, it is easy to understand that water represents `flat' surface. With water, it means that there are no tall structures. So ideally, water positions should be at the frontage of the house. A living room, can take advantage of water position. As the living room should have low level furniture particuarly at the "central" area. The Flying star Feng Shui i.e. water stars also use the same approach in that water stars can only be activated along say the living room and frontage of the house. Where clear space is the best. 3. Personal element and strength Here, if one's element is weak water, it would be good to have a water position. If one is a strong water person, this changes the picture. Too much water may "drown" the individual. What happens if one is a strong fire person? The water position is acceptable as it can help `cool' him down. But if the person is a weak fire person, water may extinguish him. 4. What is one's motive for buying a water position item? If one does not have a motive but simply (based on sixth sense) love to have a water position in the house, this is generally ok. Most of the time, it is acceptable. But if one's motive is because like everyone else, buys a water item, then it is better to find out one's element and its strength and even the spouse's to check how suitable it can be. Another consideration is the size of the water position. The larger, one has to be more careful. Water positions exceeding 33.3 percent of the entire area can have a vast influence. Especially if it is located at the centrepoint of the house. Water, at the centrepoint will "drown" the person. The characteristics is usually, the spouse falling sick frequently. Finances will also be slowly affected especially in business. The above are some of the many considerations under Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil