Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. The rationale for some books to say that South is a good direction is because the author felt that South = Fire is suppose to be a good direction for sales / marketing activity. (As Fire represents heighten activity). 2. This does not necessary mean that ALL shops should have their business premise facing south. This is also not feasible especially in a Shopping complex. It would not make sense to have a row of shops facing south and non in other sectors. 3. Ba Zi of the proprietor should be considered also. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linda, 1. Yes, you can use the 6 coins to neutralise #5 misfortune. 2. Generally, if the flowers at a specific location is not `doing well'; can be considered a good guide. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linda, I am not sure if it is a coincidence with the yellow crysanthemums: 1. Usually, a reasonable good `test' is to place the plants/flowers at a specific location. If they usually die; then this is not a good sign. 2. Currently many homes may have the dreaded #5 misfortune or #2 `bad earth' elements at the main entrance. 3. As Yellow stands for `earth' element; it would not be ideal to use them at sectors such as the main entrance i.e. as it may inadvertently enhance the bad #5 (Bad yellow). 4. You can generate a free Flying Star report to check where the numbers #2 and #5 are. It is best to avoid - activating these sectors with Yellow or earth element (sand). 5. In my opinion, the yellow of the crysanthemums may have a result in your problems. If there is truly #2 or #5 at the main entrance, you could try to neutralise this with metal element (not the brass base with sand) but rather 6 i-ching coins. Sample of coins can be seen under: http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagesearch.cgi?img=0&search=coins&cat=all&x=19&y=10 You can use the i-ching coins. Caution: However, ultimately the above advise should take into consideration interactions of the #mountain / #water and base #. If your problems have `faded' away... you can leave the sector alone and remove the brass containers. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear RosaLinda, 1. Usually, it is best to apply marketing techniques to the sale of the home. Equally important is the price / price per sq metre of the home. 2. If the home has some good Feng Shui `properties'; and provided the potential purchaser believes in Feng Shui; it can help. 3. Where Traditional Chinese beliefs are concerned: 3.1. Some people have chosen `auspicious' date/time for viewing etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear S L, 1. If one visits some Feng Shui site(s); one may come across quotes like " 60% or 70% of one's Heaven Luck can be " changed ". 2. In the olden days; if one is fairly rich or well to-do or say of the middle income would: 2.1 Marriage Many would seek professional advise to see if the Ba Zi of the couples match or clash? If the match is good; the wedding would normally take place. 2.2 Birth of Child Immediately after the birth of a child; for example; the grandfather or the father of the child would normally consult a Geomancer. For example if the child lacks `water' element; " Water " would be included in his/her name to compensate the shortfall. 2.3 Ba Zi Feng Shui (Or Pillars of Destiny Feng Shui) Some Feng Shui practitioners place high importance in the person's element. For example; if the person lacks `wood element'; some FS practitioners would ask this person to `decorate' his house with e.g. adding more wood in the decoration. (This is just a simplistic method - more advanced method used include:-) 2.4 For example; if I were to do a House audit; I would:- 2.4.1 Look at each family members element and strength i.e. father - weak wood; mother - strong water; 1st son - strong metal etc... 2.4.2 Binding Element In the parents bedroom i.e. father and mother: the binding element is looked i.e. an element that can help both the father and mother `grow'. And also it can be applied to the living room / dining room of the couple. 2.4.3 Each family members element The element of each family member is looked at in relation to their i.e. bedroom area to harmonise with it. 2.5 10 year Luck Periods The Pillars of Destiny Luck periods is looked at to see whether there is any imbalance during that period for the person. Here, cures may need to be relooked at. For example if the season affects the person; then it is looked at in relation to the cures. 2.6 Ba Zi is also looked at: 2.6.1 Elements that are auspicious to the person 2.6.2 Elements that the person should avoid. 2.6.3 The wealth element and how; it can be used to help the person. 3. Ba Zi also has as an interesting area: Suitable careers: 3.1 Career with wealth 3.2 Career with power / authority.. 4. Ba Zi also can be used to help design a logo for the person. The above are some of the instances where Ba Zi or Heaven's map can be used to help one understand our heaven's map and use some of the information; to help " influence " our life. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bri, 1. You can see the interpretation of "missing" corners or protusions under the url:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/building.htm 2. Frankly, it is difficult for me to comment on non-traditional Feng Shui information as mentioned by your message with regards to career wall ... my front door etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, You can go to www.geomancy-online.com for more information. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Keng Joo, If you are a Toaist or Buddhist; try to approach or ask around for a priest who can help you to do this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear SL, 1. In my opinion, for those who would like to really find out what is real Feng Shui can get their `clue' from "academic" Feng Shui books especially from Dr. Evelyn Lip. 2. Some of Dr. Evelyn Lip's book include: " Feng Shui for the Home " and " Chinese Geomancy. " One can easily search for the author especially under : amazon.com or other online bookstores. 3. It is sad that today.. many may not want to `touch' her books because it refers more towards: history, origin and various concepts in Feng Shui. However, many people (I believe) feel that it may not have strong advise or an A to Z application of what they perceive as Feng Shui. Unlike another famous author who usually gives you all the advise. I believe many people then feel that this is the `real' stuff as it is `suppose' to be applied (EASILY). 4. Alternatively, one can buy some of the "first" generation Feng Shui books such as by the author: Derek Walters. I find that his work is authentic because: 4.1 He wrote few books on Feng Shui. 4.2 All his books have reference to either Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. His classic book " Handbook of Feng Shui " has concepts on the 5 elements. While his pictorial book on Feng Shui has lots of illustrations. 5. Frankly, I believe book authors should follow these two authors who help one to understand Feng Shui concepts instead of `bragging' about what cures one should use here or there. Such authors WILL (in my opinion) do more harm than good. And feed the frenzy of commercial companies who earn lots of money making wind chimes; figures etc.... 6. If one has the time; one can also go thru some of the messages in this forum. It is hoped that whatever advise or messages written would help to distinguish between Feng Shui ; Chinese beliefs ; Ba Zi (Pillars) and others. Warmest Regards, Cecil

I personally recommend to those who want to take accurate readings can use the following brands of compass:- Brand A: SUUNTO of Finland Link to Suunto's Website can be found under: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/recommendcompass.htm Brand B: SILVA of Sweden Models to look at include their: SightMaster model or Mark IV or Precision M80 or Ranger series... Their website can be found under:- http://www.silva.se This page is particularly interesting as they have various models to choose from:- http://www.silva.se/outdoor/products/prof_intro.htm I personally feel comfortable using either SUUNTO's or SILVA's brand of compass as the professional `series' compass have mass and are not affected as much to magnetic influence especially reinforced columns. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear SL, Thank you for bringing up very interesting questions. Frankly, I can only provide my opinion and as many of us are aware; one can get many (many) different replies to your question. Or even.. it can turn out to be highly emotional or over-charged if this question is posed to forums. Therefore, I hope that for those reading this; ultimately; you have to make your own value judgements. As I can see it; overall; Feng Shui should be seen at a macro level. This is where a city has been Feng Shuied and it should apply to macro Feng Shui at the largest sense. Here, generally, those living within this `city' or many within this city can accumulate wealth. This is where, there is some sort of a Dragon Qi flowing from the interior of the city towards e.g. sea. Usually, along the bank of a river. For example: River Thames..... in England... Although Feng Shui can be applied at a micro level; this is less effective for MOST people. Example of Excellent houses: One where it can siphoned off wealth from neighbouring homes. E.g. a house in the lowest trout of e.g. a Horse shoe shaped housing developmentj. When we talk of `Feng Shui' luck we also `talk' about: 1. Accidents / Misfortune - death 2. Sickness We can be affected by bad Feng Shui and it could result in accidents / misfortune or constant sickness. There are instances of some houses where human beings cannot live in. And to live in such house(s) may result in death. In other situations: if one chopped off the `head' of the house (where the profile of the house looks like it has a head and body): Usually if one chops off the head of the house to rebuilt it e.g. two storey high.. the head of the house becomes too heavy. This may result in the death of the breadwinner. A house with two houses on each side of it and where these two houses (form something like a U shaped) can mean death to both the breadwinner and his/her spouse. Bad Feng Shui can result in accidents or sudden death or sickness. Houses where there is underground courses below e.g. the bedroom area may result in Cancer to the family member living just below this room. Yes Feng Shui should be looked at in a holistic way and as far as possible: the home and office should be Feng Shuied. When you mentioned "patt chee " for those who are not aware; it should be also known as Ba Zi or Pillars of Destiny. Some Chinese companies or especially businessmen choose their partners `wisely' and they do look at their Ba Zi and the Ba Zi of their potential partners or even managers. Those they consider not auspicious or in harmony with their Ba Zi is not likely to be hired. Frankly Ba Zi (Map of one's Heaven's Luck) and Feng Shui can be utilised by many. Not necessarily by selected few. Here, if one is only considering `material' wealth then Feng Shui may not be the ideal choice to follow. This is because as I mentioned earlier: Feng Shui is to look at one's earth luck and the harmony of the home with the earth. Here, Feng Shui can be used effectively to help prevent: accidents / calamity or misfortune and minimise sickness. Many of us feel that Feng Shui MUST be equal to $$$$ (WEALTH). Here, wealth can mean different things. I can live (barely) without savings but have a good family e.g. good wife / children .... So does this not mean WEALTH? Wealth can be subjective and wealth can mean a good wholesome familiy life (perhaps lacking in money). Many of us think that Feng Shui can immediately bring us out of Finacial problems. Another thing Feng Shui can help is to `help us to' be healthy; have a good rest and if we have good positive atitude; we are on a good footing to try and help ourselves. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Eng Choon, 1. Please note that what you had mentioned has to do more with `beliefs' than Feng Shui. 2. Under the Five Elements Concept - destructive cycle: it is where metal destroys wood to create wealth. Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm 2.1 One interpretation is as follows:- Use 3 coins to be placed under the floor mat: This is where 3 represents = wood element and the metal coins represent metal. Here, symbolically metal is used to destroy wood element (represented by the 3 coins). Result: When one steps on the 3 coins; it is like one stepping on or touching gold. 2.2 Another interpretation: 6 coins represent metal. Since metal = gold or in the Five elements concept: instead of the `western' interpretation of METAL; METAL in mandarin refers to or is called GOLD. Here, since 6 coins represent BIG GOLD (METAL); the belief is that if one steps on "6 GOLD" one is stepping on large amounts of gold. 2.3 Some other FS practitioners or book authors indicate another version: Place 8 or 9 coins under the floor mat. Here, they believe that the number 8 or 9 are lucky numbers. 2.4 If one follows the above; these are generally beliefs rather than Feng Shui. 3. There is even one School of Feng Shui which beliefs in asking their clients to bury " the Eight Treasures " for example at each corner of the house and under the centrepoint or even below the main entrance. The idea is the same: when one steps on the floor of the main entrance... one is said to step on gold. Warmest Regards, Cecil Since the above is relatively simple to do; and as it is based on beliefs, I do not see any harm in anyone trying it out. (I am not sure it will work for everyone though). But as mentioned in past forum messages; the use of metal element at various places in the house is `less harmful' then the danger of activating bad earth element or bad wood element. Since metal is used as a cure. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosie, 1. If you can upload a sketch of your house, I can help you to determine the centre-point of the house. Or to see if there is indeed a missing corner or it's significance. Here, either the Eight house or Flying Star can be used to help analyse the house. As to what u mentioned: I use Usually, these options should be treated more as part of `interior' design or something one "likes" rather than to improve the energy. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tulip, Thank you for your sketch. Usually priority should be given to Shapes and Form Feng Shui. You can check out the two proposed layout plan and see if one of the layout suits your Kua number. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Janne, If you can draw a sketch using one of the paint programs or scanned image, you can upload it together with your forum message under this forum. However, it is preferred to upload a small file i.e. under .jpg format or less than 250,000 K file. I believe a sketch would be easier to understand then the description. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rochiel, 1. In my opinion, paying homage to a sector i.e. SW = Romance sector is too general to be applied to everyone in the world. 2. Can I confirm, how NW was derived as your Romance sector? 3. I believe, the size and types of crystals are really material objects and should merely serve as an interior decorative object. As there is no relation with the Five Elements Concept - which is the key to Traditional Feng Shui. 4. Then how are elements treated under the Five Elements Concept? 4.1 Under the Five elements concept, for example if we need to apply a `CURE'; we make sure that the cure can be EFFECTIVE. Here, this is where for example: 6 coins can be used to neutralise Bad earth or Bad wood. Where 6 represents Big Metal. And `Big metal' is used to neutralise bad earth. 5. If one is aware, other NON-Traditional Feng Shui methods is not able to provide you with the answer as to : How much crystals to use? The size? the Type? More likely, one ends up poorer having to purchase more crystals. In Traditional Feng Shui, as a "clue"; one can use numbers e.g. 3 crystals where 3 represents.... and since we are using a number; the crystals numbering e.g. 3 are just tokens and can be the size of a penny coin. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Liang, Under the Shapes and Form Feng Shui, it is preferred not to have an air well in the middle of the house. However, from the illustration, you had provided, it looks like the air well is at one side of house. It is advisable not to place a water feature especially close to the centrepoint of the house as this is `bad Feng Shui'. This is because water (under I-ching implies difficulty) and a water position there would not be ideal. It would equally not be good to plant a lone tree there as this is equally bad Feng Shui. In your case, try to leave a clear space i.e. you can if you want to have small pots of plants within the air well. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rochiel, The idea of utilizing beneificial Qi is to ensure that it comes into the house and meanders (slowly) before exiting out of the house. Here, the chief concern is to prevent Qi from coming into the door and exit directly out of any area (window/door). I believe, you case is common. This is where, you can close the side of the sliding door that is in direct view of your entrance door. And open the other side of the sliding door. This (I believe) would help solve your problem. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Apologies, hope u can clarify by what you mean - stick to the wall? So long as the small fish ponds are low (provide) clear space, generally this would be acceptable. The rationale for clear space at the frontage of the house is important. And if the two small ponds achieve this, it would be acceptable. Although, further `investigate' looks under Shapes and Forms should be conducted. 2. Apologies, could not see the picture that you said that you had attached below. 3. Frankly, with a sloping roof, over a large portion both study tables, there is really not much one can do here other than (I know is impossible) to create a flat roof area. You may just have to position your tables based on good shapes and form or where both parties feel comfortable with. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- It would not be advisable to have you rhead face the direction of the entrance to your room (door?). Alternatively, one should not sleep based on the `coffin' position with the legs facing the bedroom door. I know of some FS practitioners who would not mind: 1. as mentioned by u leaving a 45 degree hollow. 2. leaving the bed at the centre of the bedroom where the bedhead does not rest (at least against a wall). In my opinion, the above positions are not ideal or inauspicious - to me. Although your description of South = Fire is correct; any thing else, mentioned by you is hard to apply and there is no basis to say that South = your best element. (Also, your element and strength could change this equation) i.e. weak fire or strong fire? Frankly, this should be done in consultant with a Feng Shui consultant who would have looked at the entire house. Other considerations include - avoiding poison arrows being pointed towards the main entrance or letting the main entrance door face NE (devil's gate) or SW (devil's backdoor). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rochiel, In my opinion, it is very diffcult to apply `sector' Feng Shui to one's life. As Feng Shui is all about luck, it would be best that one applies a holistic approach in trying to increase one's luck. However, under Flying Star Feng Shui, there is the #mountain / #water combination and for certain houses, their will be abundant romance luck; while for other houses non-exisitent. What can we learn from this? It is not always easy to rely soley on " Feng Shui " for our romance luck. And pin our hopes in it. We would have to "actively" pursit romance.. either letting friends know etc.... As to having flowers real or artificial; in my opinion, it is acceptable in the bedroom so long as one feels `nice' and comfortable about it. There is no hard or fast rule in FS to say that one cannot have flowers in the bedroom. (Although some believe that it creates more of a Yang environment than yin). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vijay, Yes, it is not Feng Shui but rather Pillars of Destiny that can help one to draw a Company Logo or the visiting card. For example, if you are a weak wood, having a logo in blue, with wavy lines helps to strengthen your weak self with water, or using a logo in yellow or brown, and with a square shape does help you increase your wealth deities. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ho, You may like to view the picture titled: Goodstairs.gif under the following page:- http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/imagesearch.cgi?img=0&search=stairs&cat=all&x=15&y=7 Click on the thumb-nail picture called: goodstairs and you can see a sample of a good layout for the stairs. Also under the learning resources you can find the following information:- The url is:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/stairs.htm 2. The staircase must not:- a. Face the main door. b. Located in the middle of the house. c. Must not face a toilet door. d. Must not face another staircase. e. Must not face a bedroom door. f. Preferably the staircase should have 1, 2, 5,10 ,13 14, 17 or 22 steps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Phila, 1. As much as we should try to see if family members can be `placed' at favourable locations; this may not be possible; most of the time. 2. In my opinion, first priority should go towards placement based on Shapes and Form Feng Shui. 3. Here, the following considerations should be made:- 3.1. As mentioned under Para 2, top (first) priority must be given to placement under Shapes and Forms. 3.2 One should not `fit' the sitting positions e.g. of the `office' furniture and as a result; the flow in the dinning room becomes `odd' or bad. 3.3 You should consider, where the `entrance' / window areas are in the dinning room and place furniture that is functional. 3.4 In the dining room; another consideration is the Flying Star and whether the sectors are `balanced'. 3.5 I understand that under your circumstances it is difficult to apply the Eight House concept and this; I feel is of secondary importance as opposed to proper placement under Shapes and Forms. 3.6 If that particular sector is "auspicious" under Flying Star analysis; all the better. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Albert, Thank you for your information. 1. For the graves, once it is exhumed properly and if there are no longer any more graves (left) on the site; the graves would usually not pose a problem. 2. As mentioned earlier, with construction activity that may usually take 2 years or more would effectively, neutralise any of the points under Para 1. 3. Although the land is on a slight depression, I believe normally the developers would first lay the foundation and most likely the car parks would be underground. The first level apartments would normally be higher than the depression. 4. It would be acceptable for the MRT tracks to run parallel (and this would not create Sha Qi) for apartments at the same level as the track. (Usually, the architects would have minimal windows facing the MRT tracks. 5. The rectangular plot of land would be favourable since this piece of the land is quite large. 6. I believe that although this may not be a very auspicious plot of land i.e. viz a viz its location but overall, one can consider purchasing a unit the development. Warmest Regards, Cecil