Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, I agree with you. Currently, there is no facts or statistics (if any) to show that King sized beds are `worse' off. So long as it is a `whole' bed such as a King sized bed, in my opinion, there is no negative effects to prove otherwise at the moment. Warmest Regards, Cecil Hi Anon Don't frighten me! Actually we like King size bed. Can turn here and there ,HAHA. Besides changing the bed, do anyone out there have any more ideas? I don't know why but I can't believe or rather don't understand that why king size bed can led to divorce???? Thanks Stupid Anon Dear Anon, Why cant you simply exchange the King size bed with the Queen size bed. Well I read in the magazine that one of the reason there is 90-92% divorce rate in California is that the majority of the people use King size bed. I do not know how true this is but it makes one wonder. Your husband need not to believe in feng shui. There are other ways you can convince him to change the bed. Simply tell him you don't like the huge bed. It takes up the whole room etc. Good luck! another anon

Dear Sandra, There are two issues here: 1. A mirror facing a window. 2. Whether the wall or the location around the wall is auspicious or inauspicous. Usually, it is best not to have a mirror facing a window. But this depends on how far away the mirror is. The rationale behind this is that if this is the frontage of your house, it is best to allow natural lighting flow into the house. If there are poison arrows outside the house, it would most likely reflect into the house onto the mirror and cause `twice' the problem as a mirror image has been created within the house. If it happens to be an inauspicious sector under Flying Star analysis, you will bounce back twice the `bad' luck. The above are the two major considerations when using the mirror. In one hand, the curtains help for external `influences' only. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- This is the same concept as a full height screen. Some practioners would advise the use of a wind chime in between the two doors. However, one should get proper consultations before placing a wind chime. (Especially if one is placing at the NE, NW and West) locations of the house. A hanging mobile or crystal is not advised. This is because in my opinion, I personally see no rationale for the use of a crystal or a hanging mobile. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, Since you mentioned that almost the entire house has overhead beams; it is thus impractical to place `cures' at all beams, in your situation, you can:- 1. Above the bed location, use 6 ancient Chinese coins tied to a beam. Here, the 6 coins can be used on only one beam to symbollically cover 3 beams. Therefore, you do not need to place 6 ancient Chinese coins at every beam but one immediately above the bed. 2. Using the above guideline, you can place 6 coins at certain locations that you or your family frequent. For example if the sofa set happens to be directly below a beam, than place one set of 6 coins. 3. Where possible confine placing the coins only e.g in the master bedroom or the living room. My advise is that it is best not to use too many coins. (Especially since I am sure what is your element and its strength). Feng Shui is about balance even if you have lots of beam, one should also `moderate' the use of the 6 coins whenever possible. Try to use the `Customer Service" concept, I proposed. I.e., do not use cures all at once but space them out e.g. two weeks at a time. Other major considerations are the influence of the Flying Stars in each sector. If the sector has too much metal element or at locations such as North East (Devil's gate), NW and West (Metal element locations), try to moderate the use of coins unless you are sure that there are no `negative' effects especially if no full FS audit has been done. The saying goes `better safe than sorry'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Here, there are several view-points: 1. Some Feng Shui practioners will `insist' that one should use an immovable object rather than a picture. 2. Some Feng Shui practioners will advise you that one can hang pictures but watch what you hang. Under para 2, the advise is to hang a picture of a mountain scene. Excellent examples are: a picture of Mount Fuji in Japan or the Himalayas. Scenes such as this. Where best, avoid pictures of water scenes such as fountain, fishes swimming. Other alternatives are calligraphy works or pictures of Chinese paintings with a backdrop of a mountain / village scene are acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mercury, Please do a SEARCH for fish tank. I believe, there are numerous references in this forum where I had provided advice on what to look out for -- a fish tank. You should not have a problem finding or reading in detail what are the do's and don'ts here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please take note that a mountain star must be an immovable object. The globe should not rotate even if it has a `stable' base holder. It is good to `visualise' that ideally it has to be a solid immovable object. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, Grateful if you can let me know whether the beam is wooden / metal or concrete. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, this is the case. For example, at the main entrance area, where one can activate the water star, i.e. clear space in-front. One cannot possible activate a mountain star at this location. The logic is the same e.g. in the living room where one should not activate a mountain star. If there is a wall and a mountain star is `available' one cannot activate a mountain star and a water star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for your comments. Currently, the locations for activating the water stars is quite standard. It is usually activated:- 1. At the frontage of the house i.e. outside the `front of the house'. 2. The living room. Where, it is not suppose to be cluttered with tall furniture especially within the sitting area. We will at a later date, provide further guidelines to it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- The best `cure' is to see if you can have a screen behind your bedroom door or place a linen cupboard before entering the door. A potted plant can be used but in my opinion less effective for a `C' configuration. However, you can try to see if can help. As you can always remove the plant afterwards. Another method is to place a semi-circular mat facing away from the bedroom door and `cutting' or `slicing' the steps of the staircase leading to the room. Do try the above out. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kamariah, Since you are in Malaysia, it is easier for you to find a Feng Shui consultant as I believe there are quite alot in the country. Here, you can get the consultant to provide you a package fee i.e. from helping you to select a plot of land and to do a full Feng Shui audit on the selected unit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Based on symbolism in Feng Shui, in my opinion, boxed beds are not considered `inauspicious': 1. It is still considered a `whole' bed i.e. it is not spilt up ned together (two single bed). Not "split up" even if it has two layers. 2. There should not be an issue on whether the bed should have a gap below it. This is because in many countires e.g. Japan, usually sleep even on tatami mats on the floor. 3. It is good to have paqua flooring or "wooden" flooring. This is because ceramic tiles or marble etc.. is `cold' to the feet. 4. Some worry that because of springs in the box beds, this is considered inauspicious. But, I personally believe that there should not be a problem here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Under the Eight House Theory, as the compass directiors are sub-divided into 8 sectors, it is best that the toilet bowl is not located directly at the exact South-East compass degree. Under the Flying Star Theory, the compass directions are sub-divided into 24 directions. Again, it is best that the toilet bowl does not fall within any of the compass 15 degree increments starting from 0 degrees, 15 degrees, 30 degrees.. etc... There are two viewpoints with regards to the toilet:- 1. Majority of the practioners felt that this is a `Yin' location. 2. Some view it as a location where water `exists' in a house. And water is akin to a waterposition in the house. Under Para 1, one has to try to make the toilet more Yang than Yin e.g. keep the toilet dry and bright. It is acceptable to place a mirror over the wash basin in the toilet. But avoid placing mirrors at various locations in the toilet. As too many mirrors are considered too `yin'. Under Para 2, it is best not to have the toilet at the centre-point of the house as water can at this location create `financial problems'. Otherwise, there is really not much one can do unless it is possible to relocate the toilet or move house. A good consolation is if one side of the toilet wall shares the same wall as the exterior wall. Here, the toilet will definitely not be at the centre of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, 1. Ideally, a staircase should have a turning or landing. If I am not wrong, I noticed a straight staircase in one of the layout plans posted in " Audit for Financial/Hardship Cases Only). 2. If there is a landing on the staircase, some Feng Shui Masters advise that one can place a mirror at the landing as a means to deflect Qi upwards. This is optional and not a must. 3. Ideally, the stairs should not be at the centre of the house. As you cannot do anything about it, if you can, place potted plants at the ground level (at each side of the stairway. If the stairs is attached to one side of the wall, a plant can be placed at one side. Again this is not compulsory. As some FS practioners believe that it will regulate the flow of Qi for a set of stairs at the centre of the house. You can check out this link for more on stairs: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/stairs.htm More importantly if the stairs can be immediately seen from the main entrance, one should place a screen between the main entrance door and the staircase. (A potted can be placed at the side of the stairs but this is not compulsory. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In Feng Shui, there is really no quick fix solutions. Feng Shui is only about our Earth Luck. But, under Feng Shui one can try to `influence' or have a balance in our Earth Luck. Pillars of Destiny is used to map our heaven luck and by understanding our Pillars of Destiny, some say that we can change 60 percent of it to our advantage. In your case, if you are doing it yourself and not enaging a Feng Shui consultant, then you must: 1. Understand the Shapes and Form School and try to apply it to your home. 2. Under the compass school of Feng Shui, check whether how suitable your house is to you and your family. Check particularly the main entrance (for the breadwinner) and areas where one spent the most time particularly the bedroom. 3. If you have the time, go thru some of the messages in this forum to pick up `hints'. And ask questions if required. 4. As for your wealth, career and helpful areas, I have personally seen many cases where this has been practised without good results. I have mentioned recently that `wealth, career, and helpful areas is too general. It is my honest belief that this is Kindergarden Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the `kiddies'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Under the `Shapes and Form' School, the concern is having `split' beds i.e. especially single beds to form a `large bed' either King or Queen sized. What you have described is acceptable. This is because, it consists of a whole piece even if it is made up of layers. Before, one `throws out' any bed, it is best to use the Flying Star Theory to check whether the base number i.e. problems with Romance is at the bedroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Here, the principle of `since one cannot see it, it no longer becomes a threat' cannot be applied. This is because, the bed is not a poison arrow where, the threat can be neutralised if it is covered up from This is because, symbolically, you are still sleeping on the bed. (Even though, it is say covered with a bed sheet). No matter how, one is still `smbolically' sleeping on the same `divided' bed. At the moment, I cannot think of any solution with this divide. However, one can still use the Flying Star to check whether there is any inauspicious stars particularly at the bedroom especially the bad star relating to romance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In Traditional Feng Shui, in my opinion, most practioners would consider the divider in the centre as inauspicious. Some Practioners may view it differently and say it is of no consequence to a marriage. It is my belief that like many Feng Shui practioners, the divider even if unseen can cause a rift between husband and wife. Take the case of two single beds placed together. Even if a king sized bed sheet covers it up, this is in my belief that it still can cause marital problems. It is not so much of Qi flowing under the bed but based on Symbolism in Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- 30 Jan 1968 to 16 Feb 1969 = Earth Monkey 17 Feb 1969 to 5 Feb 1970 = Earth Rooster Here you will find that your sister is `still' considered an Earth Monkey. In 1969 Chinese New Year falls on 17 Feb 1969 and only on or after this date is your sister considered a Rooster. In my opinion, one has to be `cautious when reading books that merely list only the Year and makes no reference to the start and end date. You can visit: www.lovesigns.net at:- http://www.geomancy.net/love/a60-80.htm The above site lists the Chinese New Year dates correctly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Can I check with you whether are the 2 rectangular chimneys (tangent) or if you stand at the window, and looking out directly, (without looking sideways) can you see the two rectangular chimneys? Usually, if you are in doubt, one can use the curtains (but if it is too dark) then use window blinds. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Can you elaborate whether the corner of (one or both) of the columns is/are "pointed" or aimed at the main entrance door. 2. Are the two columns equal width with the main entrance door. Hope you can clarify the above, first. Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, In this forum, under the Conferenence: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures); please review this topic: What is the `Triangle Effect'. This method will help you understand what you should do if you have an electrical post. Hope it helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dijana, I believe, your description of the Bagua Map is based on static Feng Shui. Unfortunately, it has no basis in Traditional Feng Shui and furthermore, *Black Hat Sect* FS is not recognised here and by all other Traditional Practioners in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Far East. I strongly recommend you for a star to use the Eight House Theory. How to do an Eight House Analysis: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house2.htm or a free computerised version is at http://www.geomancy-online.com In addition, it is advisable to understand the Shapes and Form School. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Toni, 1. As you are aware, the key `ingredient' to Flying Star analysis is to determine the exact compass degree of the front door. This is the traditional way to do Feng Shui not only from this site but any other sites practising traditional Feng Shui. 2. I have mentioned in a few earlier emails that for those who are more `creative' can if they want to find the frontage of their house and from here need not necessary use the `door' at this location but even windows. Or if they feel differently about which ever main door they think can be used. This is usually where "most light comes" into the home. 3. There are some who like to impress their clients, can use such maverick way of determing the main door. Here, one have to justify their actions to their clients. No one can stop anyone from practising methods that they feel like it or even want to be `different'. It is thus up to their clients to `accept' such analysis (provided if they are even aware of what Flying Star is about). Else, doing such things is easy for the Feng Shui Practioner. 4. My belief is that if anyone wants to go out of the `beaten-track' to do their own method must first of all, have a proven record to so do. The reason why many: Feng Shui Practioners / Masters and Grand Masters have continued to use the traditional method of locating the main door even if it is not the frontage is: If one uses another method, how do we thus find the `correct' main door. Frankly it is easy to " disagree " with the Traditional method. But, can one come up with a `solution' or a standard to adopt. For example, if we start to take the point where light filters into the house, and if the windows measures 10 feet or more, where then do we take degree as "the main entrance door". I feel that this is an important reasoning enough. Can you thus come up with a better solution that is acceptable by not all but at least most practioners? Warmest Regards, Cecil