Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, First, the good news is that the moles mentioned under the illustration at http://www.geomancy.net/fs/face.htm usually refers to `significance' of inauspicious moles. Thus the `good news' is that any other positions are either considered neutral or if wants one to consider acceptable locations. Frankly, I have researched further on the mole you mentioned, yet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Essentially, Qi force cannot be examined with the naked eye. So far, no one could really map out or see the flow of `Sha' Qi from a slopping ceiling. It is not like a wind tunnel experiment etc... 2. I have ever come across, some innovative people in Hong Kong, who had created a Qi `detector '. Frankly, I have never tried it so cannot comment further. If anyone has come across it and tried it, do let us know. 3. One logic of having a screen or false ceiling is that it essentially distributes the `weight' or `force' (if I can call Sha Qi as a `force'). Similarly, perhaps it could work with water as in a fish tank because water is level and essentially, Qi may be evenly `distributed' over that small area. 4. I like to apply the 33.3percent ruleset that if the fish tank is small, it may not (assuming that it worked) be enough. Perhaps a larger pool of water is needed? But here, a large pool of water is not a good idea. Especially inside the house and particularly if it is at the centre of the house. It will drown the house and create difficulties. 5. I leave it to you to think of what I mentioned above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jay, 1. The main important point here is to maintain consistency. 2. What is consistency? The reason why we take much much `pain and effort' to use a common standard under Geomancy.net is for the above purpose: To maintain consistency. 3. It looks impressive to have GMT included in e.g. an analysis. 4. Under the real world condition, garbage in, garbage out: 4.1 How many of us can take the trouble to find the exact longititude and latitude of our home e.g. when doing an analysis using the Flying Star. 4.2 What happens if we use the incorrect input? 4.3 Next, under Pillars of Destiny, if GMT is again included, on what basis do we take the GMT from? Some of us may be born somewhere and do we take the place of birth etc...? 4.4. If we look at all the above, the chances are you no longer get `accuracy' for most of us. 5. What we have done is to use the Five elements concept in all our analysis and use the Lunar Calendar method. 6. In addition, from our many analysis done, it so happens that Singapore is on the same time zone as Beijing, the Capital of China. 7. Some people use the perceived timezone based on GMT, many countries have changed their time zone. If you look at all these issues, why make things more complicated and using different base. Here, it is `like' comparing an apple with an orange. 8. I always believe in simple yet effective methods to help people with a very strong emphasis on Applied Feng Shui. (Not merely text book Feng Shui). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, So far, Lillian Too has a Chinese Numerology Book. It is quite difficult to digest thou as this is not one of her `best works'. In my opinion, she is better writing books on Shapes and Form books. One can enhance oneself by knowing the a person's birth element and strength. Sorry, I am not sure what is your question as we are usually moving around. Unless you are referring to constantly `facing' a poison arrow. I believe not much unless one try using more Yang than yin. E.g. brighter clothing. I am not sure how effective this is. If so, try to wear clothing that enhances your birth element e.g. weak water person can try to wear a blue clothing/shirt. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- It is still acceptable to have water at the East in a very general sense. A more professional approach is to extend the Flying Star of the house, and map it over this area. More importantly check that there are no imbalances with water at the east. For example, if the sector is already `full' of water element, this is no good. Alternatively if that sector needs more water element, then water outside this area is good. But if the sector needs Fire element to cure an imbalance and you have water, as Water diminises fire, or drown it, this would not be ideal. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, I believe that this is a relatively `difficult' question to answer: 1. There are relatively few experts (if any) on this subject. Many of the work are in books or literature. 2. Basically, the face can be classified under the Five elements. For example, a sharp face e.g sharp chin, the person can be considered having a `fire' face. A more squarish face represents e.g. the earth element etc... 3. Nowadays plastic surgery can alter the profile or shape of the face. One's face can change from a `fire' element to a more rounded or `metal' element face. 4. This area of `study' is less popular than Feng Shui and like palmistry, is not as popular as Feng Shui. At the moment difficult to touch on. 5. For those who want to improve their health, foot and hand reflexlogoy would be useful. I try to when I have the time, provide the technique and the significance of each acu-point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for bring up this interesting question. 1. For a better picture, please refer to: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm Please look thru, the TEN HEAVENLY STEMS, where: Fire element can be : Lightning vs Burning incense or Sun vs kitchen Wood element : Timer vs Hewn timber or a small plant For each element there is a `BIG' and `SMALL' 2. One should remember not to over `kill' or under `kill' in Feng Shui. The thing to remember is that each element has a `BIG' and a `SMALL'. For example, 6 coins refers to BIG METAL. It is quite acceptable to use BIG METAL to neutarlise a beam. But if it is e.g. the edge of the corner, do we need such a `BIG' metal as the 6 coins. 3. Therefore, some cures e.g. especially if a specific number of coins as in metal is used, should not be used universally as there can be a different meaning. While some others may not. True or False: Does Two bamboo flutes represent BIG WOOD? Learning is about activating our minds. Any guess? or you already know the answer:) Thanks. Cecil

Dear Linda, 1. For those who have not seen the write-up, it is at: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/face.htm 2. Face reading is an `intergral part' of Geomancy. 3. Looks like most of the moles mentioned are `inauspicious'. 4. Yes, it is my personal belief that removing the moles would invariably change the `fortune' of a person. It is only my opinion. However, I am not sure if there are any scars if if any on the face. Thus, I hope, you understand that I cannot be held responsbile for such an advise. 5. I remembered that some people have a novel way of removing their moles i.e. use one's hair thread and tie a nose and a knot around the mole using the piece of hair. Let the mole drop off and I believe there was no scars. Again, this is an opinion only. Warmest Regards, Cecil

(Apologies, as this message was posted twice, I deleted one too many and thus have to paste this `retrieved copy' from the backup. Please note that this forum is a moderated and once the message has been reviewed, it will `appear' for all to see. Thanks for the understanding.) Topic: Mole on face Conf: Free Advice (General Topics) From: Linda Yoth linda@arium.com Date: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 08:00 PM Hi, Cecil I'm very concern about these 4 moles on my face. I have mole #19 on the right corner of my eye, an #17 on my left cheek, #7 above my right eye and a # 5 above my right eye brows. If you look on my resources under "mole on face" it will have meanings "http://www.geomancy.net/geo/myresources/index.htm" Anyhow, my question to you is: if I remove these moles will it change my character or fortune? Thanks, Linda

Dear Anon, This interesting extract is taken from Britannica.com:- p'ungsuchirisol (Korean: "theory of wind, water, and land"), in Korean religion, geomancy, a belief that the natural environment of a particular location can influence the fortune of its inhabitants and descendants. It derives from the Chinese notion of feng-shui ("wind-water"), which developed from observation of chronic catastrophies wrought in China by winds and floods. Also implied is the Chinese concept of yin-yang (two contrary but complementary principles that explain all change) and the doctrine of the five elements that constitute all reality. According to p'ungsuchirisol, each plot of land possesses two of four attributes: that which has wang ("prosperous") and son ("right"), for example, is fit for graves, houses, and important buildings; that which has shoe ("decay") and yok ("reversion") is propitious for temples. A good site for buildings and graves is marked by a majestic mountain linked to smaller mountains trailing off into the distance. The site also should be flanked on the left by a mountain shaped like the Blue Dragon (protector of good fortune) and on the right by one shaped like the White Tiger (expeller of evil). Finally, a mountain behind the site should face another distant mountain. A hill that resembles a cow lying down to eat fodder will secure a life free from worry about food and lodging. A site resembling a hen sitting on eggs will be the birthplace of great men. Three types of sites are to be avoided: a place close to a road with heavy traffic, a town whose ditches overflow during the rainy season, and a spot where dragon- and tiger-shaped mountains come together. Yi Song-gye, founder of the Yi dynasty (1392-1910), moved the national capital to Seoul because the site was said by a monk to fulfill all the requirements of p'ungsuchirisol. Above: Source and Credit: Enclopaedia Britannica As to how would one call a perfect balanced Geomancer in korean language, apologies, I do not know korean so, unable to answer the question. As Korea and Japan is close-by to China, it is inevitable that Feng Shui spread to these countries in one form or other. For Japan, it is `9-Star Ki'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Liz, Thanks for taking the time to post this message as it a nice thought. Feel free to participate activately in this forum and we wish you continued success! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. From what I can understand, when I was young, my house used to have an urn i.e. collecting water and we used to rear turles. 2. I believe their bite can be quite nasty. 3. I have also seen large pools of turles e.g. in a public garden. 4. It is my belief that if they are not properly `fed' may tend to eat fishes. Apologise if what I said may be `silly' or whether, it is the truth... erh.. I am really guessing it could be because of the above reason. If I am wrong, please accept my sincere apologies as I have little knowledge of this. Have anyone any experience in this? Would love to hear from you:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I am not sure, if this link is useful:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/bedroom.htm 2. For those who are very observant, after Para 14. and " For the dressing table:- 1. It should not face the door of your bedroom. 2. It should not face another mirror or the bed." There are three images showing `favourable' bedroom positions, the last picture, should instead be inauspicious as it is on the same wall as the bedroom wall. I will be changing this later on. Otherwise, these series of notes and pictures apply to the bedroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This may not be necessarily true. But it depends on the overall context. 1. If it is a tall cabinet and it blocks the windows or ventilation (especially) if it is on the same wall as an external wall. 2. It is quite normal for a bedroom to have a cabinet for clothings etc.. It can be a built in (full height / to the ceiling) cabinet. 3. Like evertying else, `moderation' is the best. One should not have too many furniture in the room. Normally, a `decent' cabinet plus a study table or a dressing table is acceptable. 4. Ideally, tall furniture should not appear on an `island' in the room but placed along a wall. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Apologies, is possible to describe further as frankly., I am not sure what it looks like. (Ideally would be a photo, if it is possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ang, For Questions 1 & 2, you got the concepts correct for both:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ang Chye, 1. Usually, it should not be linked to Feng Shui. 2. But to confirm, check for this year's Flying Star to see if the locations she spents time is not particuarly at Star 2 especially the bedroom. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Niki, 1. Usually, if a house is rectangular, the back is opposite the front of the home. In this case, based on your description, since the front of the house is `known' e.g. (facing street) at SE. Then the back of the house should be opposite this. 2. As I do not have a visual idea of the exact location of the pool of water in relation to the home, it would be difficult for me to comment on this. Perhaps, if you can upload a small graphic file under .bmp or .gif or .jpg, it would be more useful. 3. In general, a water position should best be at the frontage of the house. Where possible avoid a water position at the back of the house. 4. For the main entrance door: 4.1. Avoid shifting a door to the frontage if it will be affected by a poison arrow or sha qi e.g. a straight path towards it. Here, the front door is `not protected.' 4.2. A main entrance can be at the side of the house. If it is your irritation, you may not need to change the position as this is not as worse as the front door at the death or disaster sector. In such a suituation, the house is most unsuitable for the breadwinner. Or, alternatively, the door can be tilted to face a good direction. However, it is best ot consult the expert advise of a Geomancer for this. A good reason for shifting the door is especially if the main door is at the NE (devil's gate) plus facing an inauspicous sector for the owner. 5. If one really wants to spent money to change the front door, my most important advise is to look at the Flying Star of both the present and `proposed' new location. Here it is very important because, especially since the house chart of the entire house changes! Not sure for the good or bad unless, the Flying Star analysis is done for both senarios. Thus if it is better, then go ahead. 6. Since, the existing main entrance is your irritation sector, this is not as critical as the death/disaster thus, more importance or first priority is the Flying Star of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Usually, this applies to family owned companies where the patriot e.g. founder believe strongly in Chinese astrology. Here, more importantly, new venture partners are checked discretely by their regular Geomancers. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In the past, a large percentage of Chinese do not have tatoos. During the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, tatoos especially elaborate ones are found on Chinese gangsters or secret society members. 2. You can really see lots of tatoos on their bodies, hands and legs. 3. It was not difficult for the Police Secret Society Supression unit to run them up. 4. Even in the 1980's, tatoos on these youths but lesser. With the advent of model `equipment' or status symbols, at one time, many of these youths or secret society members carry instead at one time `expensive' Motorola `brick' handphones of the 80's. Suddenly, handphones, from my personal observation became the status during the period. (Not that every other person carrying a handphone looks like a gangster). But this was what, I believe, occurred. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is true that some Chinese consider it inauspicious to keep caged birds. The significance is based on `symbolism'. Where it is cruel to keep the birds. Rather, they should not be `imprisoned' but to be allowed to fly freely in the wild. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Many of the bones come from dead animals. Bones range from elephants to buffalo and other animals. 2. Bone carvings are intricate carvings and a unique art. In my opinion, thus there is relatively no specific reason other than creating `art' on the bones. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Usually, these coins are replicas and `tons' are made. 2. If you are in Asia, these coins are plentiful especially in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore etc... 3. In the internet, there are now many Feng Shui emporiums. Use a search engine for Feng Shui emporium and you should easily find one of these companies selling `ready' made or tied coins. Do compare their pricing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, the soil should not be an issue especially under your condition. As there is a real need to keep the plants `alive'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dylan, 1. As the cooking stove is considered an important part of the house i.e. providing fire and food, some Shapes and Form School believe that it is important not to have a beam above it. This is similar to having a beam above a person sitting e.g. at a seat. 2. Where possible, try to avoid it. Else, there is nothing much one can do here unless the ceiling is even (false ceiling). 2.1 But, a false ceiling is not recommended in a kitchen as it may catch fire. 2.2 If the ceiling beam is made of concrete, it is equally not practical to use two flutes as they are made of wood and may also catch fire. Warmest Regards, Cecil