Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, it is difficult to redress a sloping ceiling unless one physically remodel it to a flat roof or use a four poster bed with cloth or lace hanging on the top of the 4 poster support. 2. Usually, a full FS audit would be used to check on the house and there are certain interpretations of the mountain/water star combinations which in some cases reflect "romance" or show an interpretation of romance. Some houses when Feng Shuied may reveal good romance while others bad. Some houses do not reflect any combinations of romance sector. Therefore, Flying Star may or may not reflect these. 3. I therefore, cannot say for sure if the house has any effect. However, it is always not advisable to apply " general " Feng Shui. 4. I would not like to comment on Lillian Too's comments on `purple' as each of us have to take into account; perhaps her personal rationale for the use of `purple' colour. 5. In my opinion, many a times, her advice may be too general; especially if it is written as a book. 6. I usually prefer authors who `teach' the essentials of Feng Shui. Here, the author would state their observations and analysis of a situation. 7. For example: the author would help or aid one to learn about an item and what element it may belong to. After this, state several views or opinions. Instead of asking people to `apply' wholesale their recommendations. 8. If one has the opportunity to purchase books from authors such as: Evelyn Lip (Dr) or Derek Walters (He wrote few, but excellent books) on FS. 9. One would then realise that they do not give off the `cuff' recommendations but rather their books are rich in concepts which one then may or may not want to apply them. 10. Thus I feel (again in my opinion) some books do more harm than good. Many times, these authors give contradictory statements in their books. 11. Please note that `purple' is actually a colour associated with the `Fire' element. Where fire element is represented by pink, red or purple. 12. Even if a person is considered a `weak fire' person, the advise from many FS practitioners is to avoid furniture that is of that element. For example, although one may be of the `weak fire' it may not be advisable to purchase a `red sofa'. As this may represent fire and may not be suitable for a location especially in the South. The rationale is that `red' especially at the south may lead to more frequent arguments. 13. In my opinion, purple is associated with `fire element' and if perhaps, one has frequent quarrels; it would not be ideal to enhance a sector with `purple = fire element'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I have thought about this issue many times and I feel that it is quite `unethical' to do so... even when I was tempted to do so. Previously, although I had analysed several dates... "fortunately ' or unfortunately", the date of birth did not materialise as the birth was natural. I would at this point in time not make such analysis available. Hope you understand. Overall, for general info, for such an analysis; it would usually involve:- 1. analysing especially the parent's Ba Zi. 2. The child's ba zi. Sorry, I am not able to help you in this area. I do not want to be seemed to play / temper with one's destiny. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ann, You can visit: Cate Bramble's " Ultimate Fen g Shui site " to find out more about Black Hat Sect Feng Shui:- http://www.qi-whiz.com/confess.html (For info, Black Hat Sect School was started by Lin Yun - who has been mentioned in the above article.) The Luo Pan is a summarised tool; which is helpful to the Compass School practitioner. It is used by Compass School practitioners to do an onsite audit. I use such a tool on onsite audits. I believe, if you read most of the messages in this forum; it usually relates to:- Yin and Yang and more importantly the Five Elements concept. In fact, Ba Zi Feng Shui uses the common denominator "the Five elements concept". For Flying Star books, you can still buy books even by Lillian Too on this topic. If you want to buy books on the Luo Pan, currently most of the authors have written such books in Mandarin either (Taiwan or Hong Kong). Do note that even for the Luo Pan, thre are several versions of the Luo Pan. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Ann, Thank you for bringing up the question of crystals. 1. It is thought that like mirrors, crystals may be considered as bending light or `manipulating' lighting. This is where, some advise include: If there is a stair-case landing, some FS practitioners may advise one to place a mirror at this landing. In the hope that `Qi' can flow more smoothly. 2. Unlike, `water qi' there is currently no scientific proof that light is effective. For watercourses, reference can be made to " Dangers of underground water " ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/under.htm Here, some scientists have found that too much negative ions in water e.g. the negative ions created by waterfalls. I watched the National Geographic documentary on Negara falls and I believe one scientist in the show mentioned the harm of too much `negative ions' . 3. Many people are facinated by light as those `manipulated' by crystals. Please see below:- In order to add more crystals, may inadvertently create an imbalance (if one considers crystals = earth element). If one goes to or read messages from any other Flying Star Feng Shui forums, metal is still the "dominant cure" because of its ability to destroy both `bad earth' and `bad wood' elements. For your case, you may have to look out for bad elements such as #5; #2 (both bad earth) or #3 (bad wood) elements. In my opinion, if we were to `play with' light, such as letting the crystal show a varied range of colours; it would be more of a `water' cure i.e. fluidity. However, water cures are less used (only occassionally, when a sector can use it). but less often. This is why for metal cures; one can list out many types of cures: 1. 6 coins 2. brass/metal ruler 3. pendulum clock 4. 6 coins with salt water 5. wind chimes As opposed to the use of crystals. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Astrid, Please see below:- A warm welcome to the forum. Can u clarify further.. i.e. is your toilet next to the main door. The main concern is the toilet door and toilet bowl position. The most effective for such a situation is to simply close the toilet door when not in use. Or since this is the guest toilet, perhaps, you may consider not using it at all. The purpose is to keep it dry and clean. It is good that your entrance area is bright. You can on the same wall (but at the main entrance doorway, place a mirror); rather than placing a mirror on i.e. the door of the toilet either inside the toilet or outside it. As mentioned in other messages, if you have a simple sketch of the toilet viz-a-viz the main entrance, I can take a better look at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, Yes, this is acceptable: Either: 1. Cut the aluminum foils into 6 circular discs each without the red paper or 2. Cut the aluminum foils into 6 stars i.e. to `5 pointed star' without the red paper. This option is less advisable as the pointed star is considered `sha qi' to some practitioners. But both are a `cheap' alternative to the 6 i-ching coins. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. It would be a preferable option to have an additional bed beneath your current one. This alternative could be more suitable. 2. Some Feng Shui practitioners may approve of loft beds, also known as double decker beds. However, in my view, having a double decker bed should not be an issue as the person sleeping on the lower bed is at the same level. Unlike a beam that concentrates weight downwards, the same level bed disperses the weight evenly. 3. In your situation, I also believe that it is not ideal to have part of your body, especially your head, positioned below the loft. If possible, try to sleep with your head away from the loft. However, there may not be much that can be done in this scenario. 3.1. According to the five elements concept, to counteract metal (assuming the bed is metal), you can use the 'fire element' to neutralize it. 3.2. Consider placing a red paper measuring 12cm by 6cm to counterbalance the metal element if the bed is made of metal. If the loft bed is made of wood, then use the metal element to counteract wood. You can affix 6 pieces of metallic foil (each around 2 cm in size) underneath the loft where your head is positioned. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Thanh, I personally feel that it would be a good idea on your part to include a small water fountain in your facial room. This is because this is a place of business and I personally find the `soothing sound' of water flowing...more for relaxing and rest.. Unlike in a bedroom where it should not be there. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sara, 1. In my opinion, crystals is not prominently used in authentic Feng Shui but more as `beliefs'. 2. Although many FS cures do not use crystals (due to the nature that it may enhance earth elements); there are quite a sizable number of sales of crystals. The most saleable items (as an alternative to jade bracelets) are `crystal' beaded bracelets. Frankly it is much harder to find reference on locations where to or best place to hang these. In many of my audits of `Chinese' homes, I do see owners placing them on windows. I would normally term these as `decorations'. From my obervation and understanding; many FS practitioners would term crystal(s) as belonging to the earth element and it is less featured in Feng Shui `cures' unlike `metal' cures which are often talked about. Therefore, it is in my opinion; that crystals be best not be associated with Feng Shui `cures'. But one can take it more as `fashion' or decorative items for self or the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angelina, Please see below:- If there is a wall at the east sector, you should hang six coins here. The 6 coins should preferably be hung on the wall. But if there is no wall, you can hang it down from the ceiling at the `east' sector. More importantly, the `cure' should be located at the specific sector where there is an imbalance i.e. east sector. Yes, you should hang 6 coins. But if you do not want to do so, some other alternatives are: 1. A wall mounted grand-father clock with the pendulum. It can be wall mounted clock or a stand-alone grand-father clock. 2. A wind chime: preferably with 6 metal rods. The rods should be hollow type and not solid-rods. 3. Some FS practitioner, have their own versions i.e. they ask one to purchase from them a metal / brass ruler i.e. 30cm or around 1 feet long ruler. These practitioner charge an exhorbitant amount for this. But if you can find one of that length it can be used. In order not to `hurt' anyone, this ruler should be placed on a display or shelf and not hung on the wall. Warmest Regards, Cecl

Dear Theresa, It would be good if you can provide a `sketch' and send as an attachment to this forum for me to take a look at it. As mentioned, it would be best to provide a sketch (in proportion) as it is difficult for me to comment on the above. Apologies.. I am not too clear on this. Determining the frontage of the house is important here. Some houses, may have the frontage facing the `back' of the house. Usually, if this is the back of the house, it is best to have a wall or fence (bushes) to protect the back of the home. It would be good to have the house protected on each side and particularly advantages if it can be like a horseshoe effect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Stephanie, If you have to; it is better to place the pond at the corner (instead of directly behind the house). Please see below:- and am thinking of This looks OK. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I understand your situation. Many of us, do not have as you mentioned a single matching positive direction. What we should instead understand further about the Eight House Theory on: 1.1 It's purpose 1.2 When sleeping one partner can sleep further away from the intangible force. In Feng Shui, if we consider the Five elements concept, we can find a binding element for both partners and apply it especially in the bedroom and living room. Regards, Cecil

Dear MD, Based on your unit, you should find the centrepoint of the unit. And from this centrepoint (standing at the centrepoint) use a compass to `aim' at the main entrance. Please follow the method used here:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm The above should help you to properly determine whether it is Chen or Kan. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. for the mechanics of how to? you can visit this url: http://www.geomancy

Dear Diane, Ideally, (in my opinion) the centre-point of the home should have clear space. However, in your case, as you had mentioned, the stairs at at the centre and closet. For this you may have not much you can do to redress this situation as it is physically there. It is too premature to say what is causing your fiancial problems at this moment. You should (frist) try to check for `threats' towards the home i.e. stand at the main entrance door/window to look for `poision arrows' that may be aimed towards the home. Other considerations are the Shapes and Form of the overal house (external, internal environment check). Or to use Compass School techniques. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, if one cannot position the bed otherwise; the position is still acceptable even if behind the solid wall is a restroom. Especially if the opposite wall / adjoining wall does not have the toilet bowl or it's piping. If I gather what u mentioned correctly, the wall behind your daughter's bed is the sink. Alternatively, place the bed against another solid wall (if possible). If you have a sketch of the layout, perhaps you can upload it here (under an attachment) so that I can take a look at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lorene, It is best to have the bed in good Shapes and Form positions (first). Under the Eight House Theory, one should sleep closer to one's best sector. Or use one partner as a `shield'. For example, if the husband's sector is health at the west while the wife's is irritation (west); then let the husband sleep closer to WEST and wife sleep further away. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Stephanie, 1. In my opinion, this is not a `major' problem when we consider many other problems that can arise from other `bad Feng Shui'. 2. Usually, when two doors face each other - it is considered not so good because of the belief that the two parties in either of the rooms may become logger heads with each other. Particularly if they are young children. For adults, it depends on the maturity of the parties. 3. Some FS practitioners may ask one to use a windchime (below one of the door frame of one door only). This is acceptable. 4. However, I feel that by closing one of the doors (when not in use is) a better option. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Israel, 1. What you have mentioned i.e house numbers for landed property usually falls more towards numerology than Feng Shui. (Although for Flying Star Feng Shui - there is Feng Shui for high rise but this is unrelated to that of house numbers). 2. Therefore, it is very difficult to say for sure whether No. 13 or 31 is lucky or not. Some people do find 13 lucky while others say that it is unlucky. So - it can be very subjective analysis. 3. Under symbolism in Feng Shui one can instead place house numbers to signify a `raise' or UP. This is where the lettering can be placed something like 3 1 The house number can be made to look like it is rising (if we read from Left to right). Some other house numbers may look like:- 1 3 4 For example, the above stands for a house number 431. The above is one way to address house nos. to follow an UP pattern (to symbolise UP or raise.) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Gina, Frankly, it is very difficult for me to give advise based on general statements. Hope you understand. As for a mirror at a staircase landing... this can be considered a good thing (especially) if it is a private home where one has an upper floor. A mirror at the starcase landing is side to help or aid Qi flow upwards (up-stairs). However, if it is common property.. I am not sure if the landlord allows it. Frankly, I find it "not advisable" to hang a crystal ball from the top frame of the door. However, if I were given the choice, I would rather place 6 coins inside the house (above the same door frame instead of a crystal ball). Here, the belief is that perhaps crystal ball may represent the Earth element and it may inadvertenly invoke more bad earth element bad #5 misfortune or #2 sickness into the house. An alternative is that one may consider hanging (instead) a wind chime) outside the door below the door frame. Here, it is to negate reducing the `bad qi' of two main entrance doors facing each other. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosie, Where possible, one should always consider the priority of placing the bed based on good Shapes and Form Feng Shui. I recap on the best positions are preferably : 1. The bed should be (try) to be against a solid wall. 2. If possible, it should be on the opposite wall from the bedroom door. Or where best, the bed should not be on the same wall as the bed. 3. Para one is a better position than placing the bed with the head rest against a window. 4. If there is a window on the side of the bed; preferable that one leaves a gap between the bed and the window. 5. It is best still to position the head of the bed against a solid wall. But if you want to sleep below a beam: Note: If it is a concrete beam - you may have to use two flutes above the beam to neutralise the beam. Here Wood is used to destroy Earth or concrete beam. If it is a wooden beam - use metal (6 coins or 6 pieces of metal) to destroy the wooden beam. 6. Do not that it is usually not the `end' of the world if one's location is not favourable i.e. in the bedroom. If the existing bed is still there and there is no adverse problems such as frequent sickness or "problems - misfortune / accident "; then this usually not an issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Irene, If you can provide or attach a simple sketch of the layout; it would help me greatly in understanding the layout of your office tables. Ideally, the table(s) should be against a wall; And it should not face directly a door (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lai Choo, You may like to goto http://www.geomancy-online.com to check out the Auspicious Date report(s) which takes into account one's Ba Zi element and provide the Auspicious dates. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michaella, There are two points of view here:- 1. Yin and Yang concept On a superficial level, or based on Yin and Yang concept: Flowers create more Yang than Yin. And in a bedroom, usually, `more' Yin is preferred than Yang in a bedroom. Where Yin environment is considered more conducive for `rest'. However, like the placement of mirrors; some of us feel uncomfortable with mirror(s) facing the bed while for others; it is fine. 2. Balance of the Five elements concept This involves a deeper understanding of the Five elements concept. Here, for example, Flying Star analysis is used to check for any imbalances in a sector (if any). For example, if there is bad earth element #5 or #2; one can use metal element to destroy it. Such as in the bedroom. As you mentioned that flowers are `red' they represent the fire element and usually, the sector should not clash with the `red' flowers. These are usually the two methods of how FS is applied in the above situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rochiel, Frankly, (in my opinion) there is not much one can do unless:- 1. false ceiling to level the roof. But this is often not practical. 2. use a 4 poster bed and use material e.g. lace or other cloth material to cover the top (to act as a roof). Unlike a beam, which can be suppressed a graduating roof is `difficult' to cure. Warmest Regards, Cecil