Cecil Lee

Dear Ricardo, Perhaps can go to this conference: Feng Shui `Tips & Tricks' and review the following messages:- 1. The Plus Equilibrium - dated 3/22/2000 2. Plus Equilibrium Question - dated 3/23/2000 The above uses the water position to balance houses at a T-junction. I am not sure if the above applies to you. If not, apprecaite if you can further elaborate or provide more details. Thanks. Cecil

Dear Amy, Usually, under Feng Shui, painting of the door is based on the following considerations: 1. Are there any threats to the frontage of the house? If there are threats to the main entrance: Example 1: If the main door is facing a cemetry or tombstones.. then it is good to paint the door in the most yang of colours i.e. RED. Red is also chosen as an auspicious colours e.g. Chamber of Commerce building or the colour of temple doors. Example 2: Singapore is considered in the `South' and generally, since South represent Fire element, Metal colour doors or White is a generally good colour for the door. 2. The front door colour should `harmonize' with the element of that direction. It is best not to have a main entrance facing North and painting the door RED (unless e.g. facing a cemetry). As North represents WATER element may clash with Fire element e.g. RED. 3. Yang colours - bright colours (a sense of protection). As mentioned under Para 1, Yang colours can be considered as a protective colour for the main entrance door. Another method is to check out the Five elements concept and see if the colours help in the Productive Cycle and avoid colours that clash under the Destructive Cycle. The above are some of the methods use. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Berna, I cannot `blame' you for being confused with so many " Types " of Feng Shui. Especially since, there are lots of sites nowadays using Black Hat Sect " stuffs ". In my opinion, any other `styles' are much better than applying Black Hat Sect. In Traditional Feng Shui there are principally two major schools- a. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui b. Compass School (Such as Flying Star and Eight House). As much as we would like to apply Feng Shui as fast as we can, it is best to understand the rationale for each School and try to understand the basics. For Shapes and Form Feng Shui, you can tour the resources in this site or simply get a book on Shapes and Form Feng Shui. As for other theories, you can start say with Eight House and depending on your interest, may progress further. As the saying goes.. Rome is not built in a day... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Applicable to SINGAPORE only Dear Users, 1. Singapore's oldest Premier TV station is doing a show on Traditional Business that has gone `high-tech'. 2. This documentary is around 11 episodes. Www.Geomancy.net will featured in one of documentaries. 3. This documentary will feature me doing a traditional audit and extends to the various tools used by us to do an audit. 4. If you are staying in Singapore and interested to participate in the above, please contact me at cecil@geomancy.net or my call my Handphone: 98292850 for further information. 5. If you are selected, I will give you a free personalised audit. 6. This can either be the audit of your home or your office. 7. What is your involvement:- 1. Prepared to have your home or office featured in the documentary. 2. You may asked a short question i.e.how you find the audit... (a short question). 3. The proposed date of the filming is on Saturday 17 November 2001 - at your home. (Tentative - time to be confirmed or changed if necessarily). 8. As mentioned, if you are selected, you will get a full paid audit (free of charge). 9. I hope to hear from you! Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Alex, In my opinion, for a 1 room flat/apartment; usually, it would depend greatly on the `larger' building and site. In my opinion, since this is a 1 room flat, one may not get a `Quantum Leap' in Feng Shui by `applying' FS principles here. This is because many of the concepts of Compass School may not be easily applied as the area is pretty small. Here, one important point which I feel is that if one cannot achieve a `Quantum Leap' in Feng Shui, the `returns' in using FS may not be that effective i.e. it is like spending $1.00 to get back only $0.80 cents or less or even if we can get back a small profit of `$1.01 cents is this good enough. For, small apartments, it is best to apply the wider scope of Feng Shui i.e. the Yin and Yang concept .. i.e. keep the room bright and .. clear space is good. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Erin, Under the Eight House Theory, the important point is that if one does not spent time at a specific location, it has little impact on the person. Thus, even if the prosperity area/sector is at the toilet, if one does not spent time at that location, it has relatively little impact. It does not automatically mean that because the prosperity area is at the toilet, using the toilet ie. flushing it will mean flushing down one's wealth. This `prosperity area' is only but one of the many other sectors within a specific theory and accounts for a smaller percentage of luck. Warmest Regards, Cecilh

Dear Anon, Usually, the living room should have `clear space'. But what you mentioned may not necessarily mean that your home may not be auspicious. Perhaps, you have to look at your entire house layout rather than base the assessment solely on the door opening... Overall, even if the main door does not have clear space, we can use this to be the direction of the main door but consider other aspects such as the location where light comes in the `brightest' into the home. What you need to do is to see that this location e.g. the living room has clear space within the living room (if possible). Frankly, there is really no `harm' in using mirror(s) as many FS practitioners consider it as being able to either enhance or reflect qi or divert it. The only concern is that if it is an inauspicious sector (the fear) that it may bounce back twice the bad luck. To find out if it is an auspicious or inauspicious sector, it is normally thru the assessment done using the Flying Star analysis. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, the centrepoint is defined as the centre location of the house where one takes a reading of the house from that point to the main door. It is similar to the readings taken below:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm This is the centrepoint used to find out the main entrance direction of either the Flying Star or Eight House theory. Please see below:- As mentioned above. In my opinion, if you can use a `day' curtain i.e. that allows light to flow in but blocks out the view of the poison arrow - this would be a better choice. From my personal (past experience), some of the clients who had placed a water position at the centrepoint of the house; have fallen sick often. And there may be an unexpected drain in finance. If you can do avoid placing a fish tank at the centrepoint of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Under the Flying Star theory, a house can be considered auspicious (bearing in mind that Shapes and Form Feng Shui has also to be considered) - if it has a "double" number similar to the period. For example, if the house's main door is located at North 1 and there is a double 7's i.e. mountain star = 7 and water star = 7 for a house under Period 7. Similiarly, for a period 6 house, there is a double 6's (mountain star = 6 and water star = 6) for a house built under Period 6. Similiarly, for a period 5 house, there is a double 5's (mountain star = 5 and water star = 5) for a house built under Period 5. In addition, houses built under period 4 should can also have auspicious double `4's etc... I hope you get the `picture' of the above senarios. You do not need to place an additional house number on an existing main entrance door especially if this is the door you commonly use. However, for those who have identified another door as their main door (maybe because the alternative door) is considered more auspicious then, one can place a house number on this door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, In my opinion, this perhaps may have to do with symbolism. Perhaps, what you have read is that the particular author felt that photos above a fireplace could represent it being `burned' i.e. the fireplace represents fire. Any pictures above it may be symbolically `burned.' You could perhaps introduce a `neutral' element e.g. Earth e.g. pottery on the mantle piece of the fireplace. Especially, if one feels `uncomfortable' with it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. This year and next year based on the Lunar Calendar:- This year: 24 Jan 2001 to 11 Feb 2002 Next year: 12 Feb 2002 to 31 Jan 2003 We have to remember that the above dates should be considered instead of the start of each year. Thus `next year' does not start on 1 January 2002 but rather the first day of Chinese New Year or 12 February 2002. Please see below:- This year (2001 - refer to Para 1), which is the year of the Snake, the Grand Duke or Tai Su is located at South-South-East or 150 degrees. The location in conflict is the East. Next year (2002 - refer to Para 1), this is the year of the Horse. or South, 180 degrees. The location in conflic is the North. What is the location of conflict? This is the location which is in conflict with the Grand Duke poistion. One should not do any renovation or repiars opoosite the location in conflict. For example, if the location in conflict is the South, do not have any renovation done in the North location. Usually not. If you are referring to the Flying Star numerology... that is. To be more accurate, one may have to use the Flying Star Chart to analyse this location. if there are too many `yin' stars or numbers `flying' at this location, then, the chances of having vivid dreams is real. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Avinash, Please refer to the attachment - file: layouta.gif You should take a compass reading at location A (looking at) point B. Once you determine the compass direction from A to B, you can then input the direction on a copy of a layout plan. With a protractor, you should then align it to the compass direction. For example, under layoutb.gif, if the main door is at 0 degrees, then you can add in the other compass directions. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Arturo, Under the Five Element analysis, knowing the element may not be enough. As this depends on whether it is a weak/strong wood or weak/strong metal combination. Weak wood Strong metal Weak wood Weak metal Strong wood Weak metal The above combinations can result in different `readings' and different "binding" elements that can help both parties grow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosemary, There is step-by-step guide as to how to apply the Eight House Theory under this link: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm More importantly, you should do the following: 1. Have a layout plan of your house. 2. Find the centrepoint of the house. 3. From the centrepoint plot in the exact compass direction i.e. North / South - East / West. 4. Get the eight house chart or use a transparency and write down each of the intangible forces on the layout plan. For more information, please refer to the aboce link. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Monique, Although the octagonal window does not pose a `threat' i.e. poison arrow; most probably, there is an element of `superstition'. Perhaps your neighbour felt that now, the bathroom `became' obvious and to them, it could be that it is thus considered inauspicious to have their door distinctly `facing' the bathroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Derek, If you are taking the compass direction of your unit's main entrance door, this should usually be the door to your unit i.e. as you had mentioned it should be the `North'. Usually, taking the exterior door direction is meant more for analysing e.g. a building rather than the unit itself. If you still require help, you can upload a sketch of the layout for my comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rohit, The situation, you face is very common for most of us. Do take note that the Eight House Theory is but one of the many theories. More importantly, it is used for: 1. How suitable the house is to you. 2. Even if both partners are `opposites' this should not be an issue. One can also apply the `shield' i.e. one partner who has favourable sector sleeps closer to that sector, while the partner, sleeps on the other side. Warmest Regards, Cecil On 10/22/2001 12:37:00 PM, Rohit Sharma wrote:

Dear Kyra, For sha qi or poison arrows, the main concern would be whether, the poison arrow is aimed directly towards the main entrance door or the window(s). Based on your brief description, looks like the Shapes and Form of this house is not that favourable. Initially, try to see, by standing at the main entrance (looking out) and from the various windows of your home to check for poison arrows. If there are poison arrows, do try to `protect' these locations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Arturo, As much as we like to sleep in good positions, however, if there is no way in which we can sleep in a better direction, then really no choice. Another consideration is that the first priority is that we should place our bed in a good Shapes and Form position. For example, the bed should preferably be against a wall. Where possible, the bed should not be on the same wall as bedroom door. These are some of the `first priorities'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Luna, Yes, you may place a metallic wind chime against #5. As moving metal is more effective against #5 as opposed to stationery metal e.g. 6 coins above the main door. Anyway, the lunar year for this year starts from 24 Jan 2001 and will end on 11 Feb 2002, soon. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anamika, Feng Shui is about trying to increase the `earth' luck of the house. And should be applied in a `holistic' way. I feel that the most crucial aspect of Feng Shui is the house's Shape and Form i.e. can the house collect wealth? If the house can collect wealth (based on Shapes and Form) Feng Shui, then one may not do a FS audit and yet, luck flows in to the owners. This would account for many people who never seek FS advise yet, have very good luck (most of the time). I have thus coined this " Quantum Leap " in Feng Shui. Where, one would already receive say 50% to 70% added luck for the house. For excellent houses, such Quantum Leap in FS luck can even be 90%. Many of us, only concentrate in trying to boost the luck in the interior of the home. But if the Shapes and Form of the house (exterior i.e. site, land and building) is poorly situated, then, whatever we try to improve internally e.g. using Flyng Star is to avoid e.g. seasonal changes of luck only. For example, if there are bad stars in a particular year or month, and if it is not corrected, it can lead to e.g. sickness or some other misfortunes. In our quest to improve the interior of the home, one should never forget the larger whole i.e. the exterior (Shapes and Form) Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anamika, Apologies, I am unable to comment on any Black Hat Sect practices as it is considered a marketing ploy and has no basis in Traditional FS practices. For example, one can never find *BTB* practised in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or in the Far East. For example, in my country (Singapore) no one practises it. In many of such countries - such " practices " are condoned. Although the `founder' of *BTB* came from Taiwan to US; none of his countrymen in Taiwan I believe practices such pseudo stuffs. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You should apply the concept: "If it cannot no longer be seen, it is no longer a threat". Here, the best way to deal with it is to use e.g. blinds or curtains (to block the view). If you use curtains, you can have two layers e.g. a day curtain and a night curtain. As you had mentioned that you have a blind, although it would be great (Or nice to have) a view of the outside, if the poison arrow is aimed directly towards the window, it is still best to close it or use the blind to reflect out the poison arrow -- best to forgo the view in such a situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Amy, Perhaps, you can search Yahoo.com or other search engines for topics like " Feng Shui emporium" I believe there are lots (lots) of such ecommerce stores selling just about any crystals. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, The main thing to remember is that if the house is already (for example, a period 7 house i.e. 1984 to 2003), it does not matter if renovation works is carried out, last year or next year as it will still have the Period 7 influence. In my opinion, there are many varied interpretations of what constitutes a missing corner. Some examples are: 1. You can apply the 33.3 percent ruleset where if a renovation is major only if it is equal or greater than say 33.3 percent of the floor area of the entire house interior. For example, if your house has a floor area of 1,000 sq. feet, then if there is a renovation that is equal or greater than 333 sq feet, can be considered a `major renovation'. This can include changing of the floor tiles as mentioned by you below. Usually, painting the walls, should not be included as a major renovation. But some FS practitioners may consider the repainting of the entire roof (or ceiling) as -> major renovation. Usually, in my opinion, adding a swimming pool (is to the exterior) of the house and should not be considered as part of a major renovation. As it does not affect the interior (of the house). However, it should be looked at in relation to Shapes and Form Feng Shui to see how the new swimming pool (water) affects or may affect the house. As for re-furnishing the fire-place, I would consider using the 33.3 percent rule set as mentioned above. What is more important is that when analying say a house e.g. built under Period 6 or earlier, do remember to draw to Flying Star chart(s) i.e. that of Period 6 and Period 7 and use it analyse the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil