Cecil Lee

Dear Janna, Thanks for sharing with us the methodolgy of trying to determine whether a toilet is in a safe area or not. This is fine. However, to be truly honest; my inclination is or preference would be more for Shapes and Forms (at a glance) to determine whether there is a threat. This is done usually visually by looking at the layout plan. Frankly, I would prefer to use this. For the centrepoint, imagine that this is where the flux is. So long as the toilet is at the centrepoint, this is considered a `hit' or handicap. As long as the toilet is next to the main door, it is also considered bad. In my opinion, it is difficult to place an exact figure for A. This is because, often the problem is that toilet lies next to the main door. And given this understanding, it is not favourable position. Frankly, I am more of a Shapes and Forms person and often visualise qi flow from one side of the house into the other side. Thanks for sharing with us your method:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, In general, a ba gua or ba gua mirror should not be used inside a home. It is used facing out of a home. Try to check out a set of resources that I had posted last year under Photo Tours of Interest (with pictures). Under this link one can find the various types of Ba Gua mirror(s). Some have a Kirin figure, while some have a set of door gods on it. In many of such instances, the Ba Gua mirror is used for two reasons: 1. to ward-off evil and or 2. to neutralise sha qi e.g. facing a T junction. Some mirrors have concave, while others have convex or even flat mirrors. Under the above resource, I had covered some of this information. However, if it is meant to be used to ward-off evil, then; here it does not men that it will block off positive energy. Therefore, there is no right or wrong answers to this question. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emily, Please see below:- This is (Ok) or neutral. Yes, you should take the new birth chart as a period 7 house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, One size does not fit all when it comes to auspicious dates as at least both bride and bridegroom's ba zi have to be looked at and date(s) selected based on this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned earlier: 1. In fact, you have brought up another good example of spotting the " fake " Feng Shui. 2. Calling it " fake " is extreme. However, the more accurate word is: TOO GENERAL to be of use to most of us. 3. In many of the old forum messages: I have given examples of why Eight Aspirations or Life Aspirations or Life Association concepts are TOO GENERAL to be of use to anyone. 4. For example, the most common words are: South-West is my romance sector. North is my career sector. 5. Do search for these terms and read thru some of the messages on these concepts. 6. What is more important to each of us is to try and use concepts that can work for MOST PEOPLE, MOST of the TIME. This is the key success factor in applying Feng Shui. 7. SPECIFIC LOCATION For example: Under Flying Star Feng Shui, because a sector has #5 or mulitples of it with #2 or #3 and #4; then it is crucial to try to use a cure at that sector to NEUTRALISE it. It is because that specific sector has an imbalance (and not any other sectors) is there a need under FS to use such a cure. 8. In a case of placing 3-coins in eg the account book or in our purse - this simply TOO GENERAL. Does it mean that 100,000 people got hold of this idea and after placing it in their purse = they get a wind fall? 9. It is like the Eight Aspirations where: SW=romance. Mr A places 99 roses at SW of his table or Mr Y who instead placed 999 roses on their table. It does not mean that one of them may eventually woo a girl to marriage. 10. The only thing that PERHAPS may work or let us feel good is to boost our MAN (HUMAN LUCK). And take note that Human Luck is not purely Feng Shui. Most of the time, given few success, many would have forgotten about it after a short while. 11. We must all come to our senses: "Do not waste time on things that do not work MOST Of the TIME. But rather, look at things that can work for most of us. Although this is still not 100 percent. But at least, we have tried out best to fix-the-leak. " "Do not depart our money foolishly on commercial stuffs that often prey on our impluse." Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is more fruitful therefore to re-string it to a 6 rod wind chime. Usually, if your house is a period 7 house; and since this is just after the new Lunar year, the year in question especially East no longer has #5 while South no longer has #2 (although there may be other numbers). Given this, some homes (depending on the flying star at the specific sector) may no longer has two #5's in some homes. (Although some homes may still have two #5's or #5 misfortune/sickness with #2 sickness). For those homes that does not have two #5's (or #5 with #2) then, the influence at this sector will get better during this year (unless #5 or #2 flies in to that specific month / day. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, 3 represents wood element. Under the destructive cycle of the five elements concept: Metal destroys wood to create wealth. IF the windchime is made of metal, then the meaning is that "metal destroys wood" to "create wealth". IF this is Feng Shui, then it is not a proper way of using this concept. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui: the proper wind chime cure is the use of 6 coins (big metal) to constantly chime or make metallic sound. What you mentioned are gimmicks: Out to draw or seduce us to buy material things. For example, try placing 3 coins into one's purse; see if one gets luck or not. Usually, by the "end of the day" many would have just chuck this three coins aside from their wallet. In the earlier example: because of the bad #5 or even mulitple #5 - under Flying Star, a wind chime is used to NEUTRALISE it. Going forward: this 3 rod wind chime is not used to neutralise anything. Just because a wind chime may be used under Feng Shui, it does not give it a blanket cover to be associated with all things Feng Shui. Instead, this is one clever marketing ploy out. For example, it is perfectly legal to give to charity. But if a con man poses as a charity collector; and trys to collect money for `charity' but ending up in their pocket; this is a con or scam. One would perhaps, like the most recent posting of someone getting fed-up (frustrated) with buying a figurine and end up throwing it away - broken. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, There are several other ways of looking at this: 1. Wealth creation model of Five Elements Under the destructive cycle, one will for example, notice that METAL destroys WOOD. In order for METAL to destroy wood, metal has to be strong. For example, a scupture has a piece of wood. He makes much effort using metal implements to curve it into an art object. The original piece of the wood costs say $5. But as an art object, it may depending on the work done fetch him much much more. For a Strong metal person, therefore, his wealth element is Wood element. Similarly for a Strong Water person, his wealth element is Fire element. 2. However, if a person is considered a Weak Metal person, although Wood element is still his wealth, he cannot take advantage of it unless he increase his Metal element. 3. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, much of the dreaded numbers e.g. #5 (misfortune and sickness) and #2 (sickness) are both strong earth elements. Under such a situation, it would be beneficial to have Strong metal to neutralise it. 4. However, it does not necessarily mean that weak elements are bad. Since everything has Yang (strong) and Yin (weak) to balance out. 5. More importantly, if one is weak or a location has such weak elements, the addition of another element can help it further. This is why, under period 7, if a house has double 7's (7 is a weak metal); to activate wealth, water (literally water at landed property or virtual water for apartments) are advantages, here. If we look deeper, every element strong or weak is very useful. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Landed property: If the house is a second-hand home, try to do a `Feng Shui walk around' of the entire estate. Stand just outside the home and even 10 metres away (facing the home). Look to see if the house is sloping? Next, w=Walk past the house next to the house you are considering. Look in to see the overall state of condition. For second-hand homes, always try to see if you can find out more of the house's history? Why did the current owner / previous owner want to sell it? For apartments or flat: There are also many rule-sets. If you have the time do visit the forum resources e.g. Singapore Property and also Photo Tours of Interest (with pictures). There are many examples of apartments that enjoy " quantum leap " or some of these resources has some information. We all are aware that finding a good house is one of the most expensive investments in our lives. And this is indeed a `tedious' process. Since your sister is the breadwinner, and NE is her excellent direction, this is indeed a plus point. If the house does not fit the breadwinner, often, this is already ONE handicap. It is like having a fractured limp. Anymore incidents and it can affect even more. Usually, if a house does not `fit' the owner, often, after 2 to 3 years; and if one's ba zi, and also if there are more leaks, then this is a recipie for things ... not so smooth. In your case, try to find a bedroom in the new house that is not your death/disaster sector. A chime is unlike a Ba Gua mirror. For a broken ba gua mirror; it is often best to wrap it up first e.g. in a `clean' newspaper - tied with a string; and after this; thrown away. For a chime if it is broken, simply take it down and throw it away. As to whether you would not like to or would like to replace it; would often depend on two situations: 1. Is this location a bedroom? If it is a bedroom than, take extra care especially if your house birth chart (built or major renovations) done between 1984 to 2003. Since, MANY East sector, under Flying Star Feng Shui MAY have #5 (misfortune /sickness) x2 or combined with #3 or #4 (bad wood disputes /relationships). 2. Is this room in beige / cream or is there lots of earth elements e.g. porcelain / yellow. In addition is there additional colours like red, pink or purple? If so, and if under Para 1, there are bad stars than, think twice before not using the chime. Fortunately, for this year, the yearly star at East is no longer the dreaded #5 - one less explosive problem. But, if that sector has still either #5 or x2 or combined with #2 and #3 and #4 than do becareful. Maybe, the second alternative is to place 6 coins instead of a wind chime. Not as good, but at least, a consideration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The best bet is always to (first) try and find a house that has relatively good external and internal shapes and forms. After this, try to see if the house can fit the breadwinner. Frankly, how I wish I can give you a one line reply but (unfortunately) this is impossible. More importantly try to realislistically understand and take notes on these following schools: 1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; (VERY IMPT) 2. Ba Zi (Pillars) 3. Compass Schools: 3.1 Eight House (VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND APPLY) 3.2 Flying Star (NICE TO KNOW) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Tibetan Tantric Buddhist FS nowadays is associated with the Black Hat Tantric Feng Shui or Black Hat sect. In general, you can call it: Black Hat Sect or BTB (FS). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Enclosed please find pictures of: 1. Buddha's hand fruit 2. The `longevity bread' or apricot bread. If one looks carefully at the deity Shou, he carries the logevity bread in his right hand. The diety Shou I refer to is one of the three gods: known as (combined) Fu Lu Shou. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anola, Frankly, there is no issue in keeping it (since it was bought brand new) and you knew of it's history. If it is broken, and since the missing piece cannot be found, in my opinion, it is best to discard it. China and India is one of the 4 oldest civilisation. In fact, peacock feathers are more revered in India than anywhere in the world: where Indra sits on a peacock throne and Indian god of war ride on one. Even during Deepavali, peacock `feather' designed kavada's are used. Many of the spears are poked into the human flesh. For the Chinese; often peacock feathers are placed in a vase next to the altar. If one looks carefully at a single peacock feather; at the centre - looks like one eye. For this reason it is considered as driving away evil. For the Chinese, the entire peacock signfies beauty and dignity. When China was conquered by the Mancurians (Manchus) - these rulers used the peacock feathers (wear them to denote a rank). Honestly, I would not like to have been born a peacock during this period. Otherwise, I end up being domesticated / reared and endure the pain of getting my feathers plucked all the time. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emily, Please see below:- No two situations (locations) are alike. Often, it is not good to have a canal especially if the canal is at the back of the house. What you had described does not seem to be that bad. For a re-sale home, it is often best (if you can) find out the rationale why the existing owners have sold their apartments. Often, these are the most common reasons:- [a] (often) for older flats, elderly may sell after their children had grown up. [b] upgrading to new flat [c] financial or marriage problems and related issues (Try to find out more, if one can). I can understand, some say that when one opens the main door, one `bangs' against the wall. In fact, this is considered a common layout not only for housing board (HDB) and even for condominiums. Often, although this is not the best layout, nevertheless, there is no need to place a cross on this wall. Often the wall can be left bare. Some would prefer instead to place a meaningful calligraphy on this wall or even a scroll of flowers like the fu gui hua / peony flowers etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, Please see below:- An alternative is to use `strong metal' to neutralise this threat. Under the Productive Cycle of the Five Elements: Metal destroy Wood (the tree/threat). Thus, an alternative is that you may consider a 6 hollow rod wind chime. As metal (chime) can help to `cut-down' the "tree" threat. For the stove, it would be best if there is a sketch posted to the forum. Looks like your house has some leaks. Thus, it is best to find out what are the leaks and if possible fix them. This would be a better success factor than say any "material enhancements" e.g. buying figurines / 3-legged toads etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Teresa, 1. Appreciate if you can elaborate further. 2. From what I read, perhaps you are mentioning that the main door is located at your `disaster' (Eight House). And this is influenced by Flying Star #6 mountain with #7 water? 3. If this is the case, we should not mix the Eight House with Flying Star. 4. If #6 is with #7 (and without looking at the base #no; then these two are metal elements: #6 is strong metal with #7 weak metal. 5. Again, with reference to the base #no; this can be considered as a classic case of "wealth" corner in Flying Star Feng Shui. 6. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, if there are: 6.1 If this is frontage of the house (which signifies clear space) 6.2 And that a water position is (FEASIBLE), then since there are METAL elements detected under Flying Star, a water position can be used at this sector (provided it satisfies Para 6.1). This is because under the Five elements concept: Metal supports Water element. Under classical Compass School (Flying Star: Xuan Kong Feng Shui) - it can then be argued that this type of combination is a better notion of `wealth corner' than simply saying that a mysterious `X' location marks the spot of the wealth corner. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Leroy, Many of us have grown up with pets e.g. companion dogs etc... in our home. But in a school environment, we are not allowed to keep them. Frankly, since you are young, and if you really enjoy having a small bowl of fish, usually, there is really no issue in doing so. I believe, it can serve as a stress relief:) Go with what your heart feels:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Please see below:- Check to see if water colours (blue, black or grey) is present in your brother's room. In addition, are there already lots of wood in the room? e.g. furniture in wood or laminated wood? If so, then, it is best to try and avoid especially the water elements (colours) in his room. Since, guys usually have a preference of blue. In addition, it is good to place a 6 coins in his room. This is to help him in his work area. For the kitchen, other than the real water positions e.g. wash basins, is the kitchen cabinets/walls in blue, black or grey (other than the flooring. If your mum cooks often, it is acceptable. Since `fire' (in cooking) helps to neutralise bad wood #3 x2 and and #4. No need unless, the above is not taken care off. Yes, it is prefered to hang 6 coins since there is a #5 and #2. Plus the yearly star is #4. Yes, in this situation, since the main entrance is the `mouth' of the house / qi flow, it is best to neutralise the #2 and #5. It is best to place the 6 coins in a horizontal row above the main door. This will help alot. Since, this will be placed above the door, it is not necessary to place it in your nephew's room.

Dear Users, SUPPORT: Sending pictures with Multimedia Messages (MMS) - Specific to: Singapore Users/Clients If you have a phone that supports mulitmedia messaging (MMS); you can now send pictures that you have taken to my handphone (a SonyEricsson P800) or text plus MMS or simple SMS to:- For Locals (in Singapore):- HP: 97853171 For Overseas:- TEL: (Your Service provider dial out code) plus 65 97853171 If you are overseas, please confirm with your service provider, first. (My Local provider: Singtel.com) Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. A picture tells a thousand words:)

Dear Anon, I believe you are missing the point. Even if a wind chime CAN be used in Feng Shui does not give it an `outright' stamp of approval to be used at one's whims and fancy. The other option is for a person, who is not aware of Feng Shui, liked it and install it. This is based on one's feeling and perhaps six sense. Frankly, this is the last that I will entertain such questions. If you feel that the world perhaps revolves around such objects, please go to other forums that will see the world of commerical products. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. There are sufficient resources to highlight the dangers of using wind chime(s) via SEARCH feature in this forum.

Dear Jen, It should be better known instead as "commercial luck" item. Usually, it is called commercial luck because, the PEOPLE WHO SELL sell these items will get "commercial luck". But, if we feel good, then, may be, just may be... man luck:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Veronica, 1. In my opinion, no. This is not Feng Shui. Neither is it Ba Zi (Eight Characters/Pillars of Destiny). 2. This is because, what you had mentioned, cannot be related to The Five Elements Concept and Yin and Yang. 3. Most probably, (in my opinion) the practitioner may have his/her toes laughing when he/she gave this advise. 4. Many of us genuinely approach a FS practitioner for advise and I must say; really what was mentioned goes against any commonsense approach especially what makes it special about say a Toyota vs a Nissan? 5. Numerology methods can be very (very) diverse. It may have to do with phonetic sounding words e.g. 8 or `Fatt' (luck) in Cantonese, 4 or `say' die in Cantonese. For other combinations of numbers, there are so many diverse numerology methods. Who can be sure what all these means. 6. Suggest to your friend to find out more from the practitioner for his/her reasons. And from this, make a value judgement:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anna, In the free report, there is a graphic illustration of a person. In this graphic illustration, it should be Head face NE and not the feet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Andrea, 1. Yes, Lin Yun was interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Indeed he admitted in the article that it is “better to believe in yourself than him”. He said that he was in fact a “fake”. Lin Yun’s confession can be found under this link:- 1.1. In order to understand `Black Hat Sect' or BTB properly, it is best to look at it entirely from `LUCK prospective'. 2. Types of LUCK: Under Chinese divinity / Feng Shui we can broadly classify LUCK into three general groupings:- 2.1 Heaven Luck: Under Traditional Chinese methods, Ba Zi or commonly called Pillars of Destiny/Eight Characters can be used to `discover' what was given to us i.e. Heaven luck that was `bestowed' to each of us. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. 2.2 Earth Luck: Under Traditional Feng Shui: Shapes and Forms and Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying Star; we can either neutralise bad effects and enhance beneificial qi. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. Under Shapes and Forms: macro and micro Feng Shui is being looked at: e.g. External environment, the site, the land and the interior. 2.3 Man (human luck): 2.3.1 This has to do with making us feel good (inside) or give us hope. For example, even some (Traditional) Feng Shui practitioners resort to this type of "Feng Shui" by citing a `wealth corner' and placement of objects. 3. This is actually not really `Feng Shui' but rather, perhaps, if we all know that our home has a wealth corner, we would feel more at ease even if it may be non-existent or suspect. We cannot for sure say that `X' marks the spot of our wealth corner. 4. Imagine, for those who are very gullible: if we tell them that, your house has no wealth corner: the owner may become worried i.e. if no wealth corner means no wealth? 5. Many Feng Shui practitioners love to promote MAN (HUMAN) Luck because, it can be very, very lucrative. 6. For example, in the west, there are some practititioners who charge as little as e.g. US$150 for their audit fee. But brings a carton load of `wind chimes', figurines and even water fountains. 7. The end result is that although their audit fee was US$150/- by the end of the day, they would have sold more than e.g. $200 to $1,000 or more commercial products (by packing them as wealth enhancement products). 8. To test this concept, visit most Black Hat Sect websites and even some who call themselves Tradtional Feng Shui one can find many different commercial products on their website. 9. It is best that Authentic Traditional Feng Shui websites will avoid selling any products on their site. No matter how lucrative it is. 10. This is to ensure that there is no conflict of interests. And monetary motive to earn more at the expense or `sucker' their clients. 11. Usually, many of such `Man Luck' practitioners go for our own `inner greed' and they try to tailor their advise on this. 12. If we do get advise from such `Man Luck' practitioners: often, many of these practitioners resort to saying that only they, know where (our) wealth corner is. And once we invite these people, there is no end in having to fork out money to buy products from them. One can say that these people " Marketeers and profiteers ". Although, these practitioners may have some elements of the use of Shapes and Forms feng shui, ultimately, their aim is to make as much money or squeeze out as much out of each person they meet. 13. Geniune Authentic Feng Shui (or earth luck) is strictly about trying to neutralise bad qi e.g. tree slicing into a home and to try and activate beneficial qi. 14. In conclusion, a true test of authentic traditional Feng Shui is that all things must relate to either Yin and Yang concept (with qi flow) and The Five Elements concept. Anything else may be considered suspect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ingo, Usually, a river head is like a dragon's head. And often a river location draws activity. When water is concerned, it is considered inauspicious if: 1. it becomes a stagnat pool of water. 2. if the river seems to `cut-into' the development. Yes, your city sounds very enchanting:) 3. Overall, based on your description, the building you live in sounds ok to me. Often, it is the friction of water with air(even if it is on the surface of a river) that creates ions. Better if it is positive ions that are created. Reference url: 1. Water classics of AD600:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-wclassic.htm 2. Water, water, everywhere... http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-wcourse.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil