Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. Pillars of Destiny is used to find out a person's element and it's strength. From here, one can thus design a suitable logo for one's site. 2. A logo is an important feature of any company. 3. Nothing beats a quality site on the web: be it a service support site, a resource centre site etc... 4. In my opinion, no one has yet made either a profit or a substantial profit on the web. For example, amazon.com has good turnover but has yet to make a profit. Similiarly, Yahoo.com etc.. have not made a yearly profit so far. More importantly, if one wants to have a web presence, do it for the love of it else one will be truly disappointed ... i.e. in quick returns. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sunny, Please see below:- Based on your description, it looks like a poison arrow ie. especially if it slices through the main entrance door. I posted a message: What is the `Triangle Effect?' under the conference: Photo Tours of Interest. For you to have a better understanding of the situation. This should not be an issue in the living room. Normally, it should be placed closer to one side of the wall rather than placed in the centre of the living room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- I believe the picture is the artistist impression of what the site looks like. It is always good to have trees as it will encourage birds also. I believe so. 1. Here, the overriding factor is the frontage of the unit circled under Picture 1. If one notices carefully, the top two units are in the shape of two hands in a `receiving' position. (Try to look closely and one can see that there is a `U' shape. In fact both units have Double 7. 2. Next, the main door is facing the water position for the circled unit. 3. It is on a gradient hill. The bedroom of the circled unit is sitting on tip of the entire house. This is symbolic of the `highest' position in the development. I will elaborate more of the unit and show the layout as soon as possible. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Given that you do not own the place and live in a rented room, frankly, in real life, it is still acceptable under your conditions. Keep the washer and dryer at a separate corner of the room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Note: Reference: Photo Tours of Interest - The Sterling Housing Development] Dear Anon, In the last picture of the Housing development, it shows the pool side. Above the units fronting the pool there is a `small hole' as shown with the red arrow in the picture. The project is on a gradient hill and the peak is the top of the triangle. The `hole' is to allow the Dragon Qi on the top of the hill (not to be entrapped) but to flow thru the hole `allowing' it to move freely downwards. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alison, In the Eight Associations / Life Aspirations, although the West signifies children, this concept is in my opinion is secondary in Feng Shui as it is very generalised. If she still wants to place something there, find something that she really likes. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Yes, it is advisable to keep the ceiling simple. Avoid sticking things on it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, a mountain star can be activated by a painting or photo e.g. of Mount Fuji. Avoid a photo with streams or rivers at the front of the mountain. It is acceptable for snow to be seen on the peak of the mountain painting. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- 1. Yes, I agree with you. There is indeed a controversy amongst Feng Shui practitioners on this matter. 2. Usually, in my opinion, it is best not to place a mirror based on the premise that if it ain't broken don't fix it. 3. From what I have observed, most often, it is the Cantonese dialect Feng Shui practitioners who use mirrors especially at the dining room. 4. The rationale why some Feng Shui practitioners advise not to use a mirror is because it also depends on the location of the kitchen. For example, if the kitchen is at the South of the house. South represents the Fire element. Here, you can understand that one should not further induce "Fire" or a mirror as it will symbollically double the "heat" at the location. Contrast this with the kitchen at the North representing the water element. Here, it is acceptable to introduce the mirror, but consult a FS practitioner first. Warmest Regards, Cecil

(Source: Pictures scanned from the prospectus/catalog of the Sterling Housing development, Singapore) Dear Users, Please wait, Picture size: 59K loading... 1. This housing development has excellent Feng Shui despite its `triangle' shape. 2. If you notice carefully, the profile of the development looks like a `shark's top fin'. 3. The ideal unit is located at the top as it is considered at the apex. (There is a gentle slop from the tip to the base. 4. Robert developed the Good House module to locate an excellent unit which is at the apex of the development. It also has excellent Flying Star double 7's. Guess who bought the unit. Please wait, Picture size 67K loading... Please wait, Picture size 31K loading 5. There is also a `hole' at the base units to allow the dragon to pass through. 6. The only comments is that the Ming Tang at the base units should instead point outwards towards `Bukit Timah Road' instead of pointing towards two units. 7. The above would certainly change your perception that not all developments need to be rectangular in shaped. 8. Symbollism is thus very important for a site also. Who would have guessed a shark lurking in the area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for bring up this interesting message. Here it is good to understand why: " 3 metal coins are used. " Again, we have to make reference to the Five Elements concept:- 1. The number 3 represents Big Wood or Strong Wood. Number 4 represents Small Wood. 2. Copper coins represent the metal element. 3. Why not use 4 coins instead of 3 coins? 4. In a few previous Feng Shui messages, Robert mentioned that one definition of `Wealth' is where e.g. if one where to look at the destructive elements. The element that destroys the element (in front of it) will result in producing wealth. 5. For example, given your message the use of 3 coins, this implies that as metal destroys strong wood (3 wood), the end result is wealth. 6. Some Feng Shui practioners thus recommend that one place the three coins under a floor mat either outside the main entrance or just inside the doorway. When one steps on the floor mat, one is symbollically stepping on gold or wealth. I hope you now have a better understanding of how one can `test' out whether a theory or use of an item is reflective of traditional Feng Shui which always is done in relation to either the Five Elements or at a higher level, the Yin and Yang concept. Anything else can be considered `suspect' especially if it is not related to the Shapes and Form. 7. Ideally, ancient Chinese coins are best used because it has a square hole. Why is this so? This is also based on the Five elements concept:- - Square hole represents Earth element. Here, Earth element is used to `control' metal. You can use other coins but the best is still the ancient Chinese coins. For the 6 coins used in cures, you will notice that red string is used to `control' and bind the strong metal element together. I hope the above will spur many users to continue to understand and apply the Five elements concept, confidently. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. There should not be an issue here. Some Feng Shui practioners believe that electrical items such as washing machine or dryer that shakes should not be placed at an auspicious sector. If it is an inauspicious sector this is good. As the shaking will drive away, the auspiciousness. 2. With the various forms of Feng Shui available, Para 1 is of secondary importance. More importantly, if one fully understands the purpose and limitations of each Feng Shui theory or concepts, this will instead, put to good use. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For the extension, in order for it to be considered an " extension " of the home, it has to be an enclosed space. Not an open space or `shelter'. 2. It is usually not prudent to add an extension unless it is used to `cover' a missing corner. Avoid a protrusion at the wrong compass direction of the house. If there is a missing corner, one can use instead, landscaping for a landed property. 3. From the many analysis done on houses, the centrepoint should usually be clear space. If not clear space, leaving it or not e.g. using the toilet at all is acceptable. (Not ideal but still better than `using' it). The rationale is because the centrepoint is where all the intangible forces congregate and having one element at the location creates an imbalance. For a toilet, the characteristics is financial problems or unable to hold on to money. The centrepoint is where Yin and yang influences (auspicious and inauspicious congregate) thus it is best kept neutral or better, not used at all. From my experience, making it Yang does not really help and since it is green, don't spent unnecessarily money on it. The best situation is to keep it dry and not use it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Since you have the inbuilt shoe rack, it should not be a major concern i.e. it is of secondary importance. Where possible, keep the shoe rack clean and once in a while, throw away unwanted shoes. Warmest Regards, Cecil Can I had my enclosed shoe rack in my living room? On top of the rack , I put a vase of roses and a lot of photo frame, can I do that? I cannot remove the rack as it is a built-in rack, is there any way to solve this if the shoe rack is not good to be in the living room? Thanks Dear Anon, Some Feng Shui practitioners advice one not to place a shoe rack immediately outside the main entrance. It is not difficult to guess the reason for it. As the main entrance is an important part of the house, the `worry' of some practitioners is that Qi from the `inauspicious' shoe rack is sweep into the home. The rationale is that the area around the main entrance should be `clear' space and clean. Where possible, try not to place the shoe rack at the main entrance. Usually, there is a tendency to keep unused shoes in there for some time. It is not a `must' but it is good not to have the shoe rack outside the main entrance. Usually, if one has a back door, it is ok to place the shoe rack there. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I believe Lillian Too is applying the Eight Associations or Life Aspirations where the NE is the Education sector. The significance of the meaning of this Gua is a "steady progress in meeting targets". Items symbolising earth or fire e.g. crystals, stones, quartz , bright lighting etc.. If one reads the messages both in this forum and the resources materials on this website, you will find that not much emphasis is or was given to this concept. The only response or advice given if users asked whether it is acceptable to place such objects at the locations is a `weak' yes because this is still traditional Feng Shui but in a very broad sense, very generalised FS. One can try the method but based on responses and even messages from users and even in the newsgroups, many have started to question that `nothing happened' some as far back as five years ago... using this method ie. it did not work for them. We should honestly consider another factor is that sometimes we look at Feng Shui "crudely" and say that for those who have problems, it gives one hope. Hope is a "powerful tool" that makes us the strength to fight back. This is the approach we should take that Feng Shui is not every `cure' all. I should emphasis that we should not be a `slave' to Feng Shui or taboos which may `turn around' and even ruin our lifes. Do exercise moderation. Warmest Regards, Cecil For instance, my kua is 4 and my study desk is facing East. Is any conical item, large or small acceptable on the far right hand corner of the desk? Eg. a scented oil flask, paper weight, candle, paper folding etc. On 12/31/98 12:58:06 AM, Ng Sharron wrote: I'M A STUDENT AND WISH TO BOOST MY STUDY AND EXAM LUCK. IS THERE A WAY TO ACTIVATE IT? I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO HAVE OPEN SHELF BUT I DO HAVE ONE AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO CHANGE ONE. IS THERE ANY REMEDY TO IT? MY STUDY TABLE IS UNDER MY WINDOWS AND IT FORMS A RIGHT ANGLE TO MY OPEN SHELF (THAT IS MY SIDE PROFILE IS FACING THE SHELF). MY BED IS BEHIND ME. PLS ADVISE THANK YOU NG

Dear Carol I do encounter such types of houses:- 1. In a very broad sense, this house is "entrapped." 2. To the extend of it being entrapped, it depends on various factors: 2.1 As you mentioned that it is at the same level as other houses. 2.2 Neighbouring houses are of the same level and there is no dominant houses around it i.e. taller than it is. 3. One important thing to note is to look at the frontage of all the houses within or surrounding this "entrapped" house. 3.1 For example, if the frontage of the house is facing the front house which has a frontage in the similar direction and lined up approximately the same level, the front house would enjoy its normal share of Qi influence while the house in question not receive the same Qi as a normal house as it is blocked by the front house. 3.2 If the frontage faces the road leading to the house (parallel to it), the Qi is acceptable but this also depends on the house it is facing. 3.3 If the houses side by side of the house in question has its frontage similar facing as the house infront of the `flag house' this is better than having the frontage of both houses (left and right of it) facing it. More details such as the above is needed to make further analysis. You also mentioned that there is a water position behind the house. This is inauspcious. Overall, it is best to avoid such a house if you can. Even if one gets such a house, its Feng Shui is either from average to below average or inauspicious. The above is not an exhaustive comment as we have not really seen the actual view of the site (the house and its neighbours). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, You brought up an interesting question. 1. Usually, one major influence is also the exterior of the house. 2. A major renovation does change the birth chart of the house. 3. In order to change the birth chart of the house, one has to understand that it has to be an `old' house. For example, Period 7 is between Chinese New Year 1984 to 2003. If the house was built in 1995. No matter how ones change i.e. a major renovation, it is not going to help as it will still remain a Period 7 house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Nowadays, figurines of " Kuan Kung " are displayed (usually) in the living room. Since most houses have only one living room, perhaps this is why it was mentioned that they be kept `close' to the Fu Lu Shou figurines. It is considered `not auspicious' for such figurines to be kept in the bedroom or even the study room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Yes, the hours are in consecutive order. Starting from the Rat hour, going one circle to the Pig hour. Please refer to the page: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/time.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Currently, the consensus amongst many Feng Shui practitioners is that the influence of the bookshelf, or its `knife' "cutting" effect applies to a person who, for example sits with such an influence. 2. Some highly conservative FS practitioners may advise that it is inauspicious to have the open bookself near to the main entrance door. 3. A realistic view is that Para 1 is the main concern. For Para 2, this is highly subjective and in my opinion, not likely to pose any problems. However, the main idea is to keep the space at the main entrance area clear (as possible). This is are more important consideration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carol, If I get your description correctly, there is a side road leading towards the house. 1. Is the house surrounded at all sides? 2. Is the land the same level as its neighbours or is it lower/higher. 3. How tall is the houses around it. 4. Any water position behind the house? ---------- | The | | House | | ------- | | | | Another House | | Is the above a correct drawing of the house? Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, Two meters away from the centrepoint is adequate distance away from the centre. Ideally, the centrepoint should be clear space but from what you had described, since the toilet is not directly located at the centrepoint, this is a plus point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Can you let me know which country are you in. Is it India. The rationale is because, it is my belief that `tacking' the type of ghost depends on the population and its `major' religion i.e. what is used for the Chinese may not be effective for others. For example, Charms used in China or the Ba Gua mirror may not be effective in other countries. *I hope I don't sound silly* But, it is my belief that certain writtens e.g on charms etc.. will remain vague or incomprehensible to a `foreign' ghost (assuming that some of us do believe in ghosts). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Based on what you had explained, the more common approact is the door which you enter the actual living space and not the door at the ground level before approaching the living space. The rationale is because if one takes the `exterior' door, the compass direction extends outwards and it is hard to pinpoint the main entrance door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, If you are applying the Flying Star, do check where the sickness star is located also. Under the Eight House theory, there is really not much one can do other than sleep further away from the death sector (where possible). An optional factor is to use Pillars of Destiny i.e. element strength to fine tune your situation. For example, this would depend on your element and its strength and if you have a partner, to look at both the relationship and one way is to use colours to help balance the situation. It can be the wall colours, the bedsheet or furniture. Warmest Regards, Cecil