Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, I believe, not only the Chinese but Anglo-Saxons, Celtic etc... do give importance to dragons. Many of their flags or symbols have dragons on them. Likewise, the Chinese also in their own way give importance to dragons. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fraser, A more accurate analysis is to use the Pillars of Comparison module at www.geomancy-online.com It will analyse two persons elements and propose a binding element. This method is more accurate than using only the Astrology method (particularly if it is based only on the Year of birth and not a full analysis of Year, Month, Day and Hour). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Under the Flying Star Theory, one has to look at the top two stars in addition to the base star. One should not look just at the base star in isolation. For example, you mentioned that (2) is at West in the kitchen. Under the Flying Star Theory, one has to look at the relationship between the two stars e.g. mountain and water star and relate this to the base star. If for example one element for the water star is `bad' and it is helped by another element that assists the bad star e.g. water assists wood and in turn there is a sickness star at the base, one has to analyse all three and come up with a solution to balance it. E.g. introducing fire element to counter the water/wood bad sector. One should not simply `pluck' a number and look at it in isolation. Sometimes, even if the base number is `bad' but if the mountain and water star numbers are good, it may have the strength to neutralise it. 2. In the kitchen, priority should be given to Shapes and form Feng Shui. Some important considerations are:- 1. If the knobs of the stove are not pointing skywards but at the side, it should preferably face inwards from the main entrance door. To keep the warmth. 2. Another consideration is that there should be an `island' or separation between it and water positions. If the kitchen is at the North, one should not allow it to face a water position. As the North is of the water element and the significance is that it is harder to retain the `heat/warmth' at this location and a water position opposite the stove will die off. Contrast this to the kitchen at the South (Fire). At this location, one can still place a water position e.g. a frige opposite it to cool the heat at this location. 3. In "modern" Feng Shui, one should be concerned for the above rather than `crack' our heads as to the position of the stove etc... 4. More attention should instead be placed at the bedroom and the main entrance locations. Unless one uses the kitchen for business, one need not spent so much time at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Nancy, Currently Robert and myself is quite busy with several projects and at the same time helping a few `difficult cases.' However, he has developed the Home Audit module where you can perhaps make use of it first. The only homework here is to get a compass and (if possible a protractor) and take readings and input it into the Home Audit module. The advise given is as good as what we can advise. If you are interested, please sent a private mail to robert-lee@3dmail.com (If you have already created an account under geomancy-online.com, do furnish him the account name so that he can provide you with the credit.) You can clarify with us, should you need further advise after you had generated the report. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joan, 1. I will post one before the start of the dragon year. 2. Many couples yearn for the dragon year as it is considered (overall) an auspicious sign especially for babies especially for a son. The only `negative' point is that if the birth rate for that year increase, there is greater competition for places especially in schools. Some schools may hold larger classes or more selective. Contrast this to children born in the year of the tiger where usually, there are fewer babies born. The above observation is meant for countries with a high percentage of Chinese population. For example, in Singapore, 70 percent of the population is Chinese. Our birth rate is around 50,000 per year. With birthrate for the Tiger year can be as low as 40,000 births per year. In years with other more popular signs e.g. Rabbit, Dragon, Pig and Rat, the birth rate can soar to over 50,000. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Usually, a single gift will not impact on a person. But rather, it is the the symbolic gesture of giving a gift is more important. It can be any gift. For a crystal, it is suppose to give beneficial Qi because of the way it plays with light. Some Feng Shui practitioners advise the use of other subsitutes e.g. a mirror, such as at the staircase landing to deflect Qi upwards. Some Feng Shui practitioners also advise one to place a mirror on the wall at an auspicious sector e.g. after using the Flying Star, there is a very auspicious sector along a wall, here, a mirror or even placement of a mirror to bounce back the good luck. Here, some FS practitioners may advise the use of crystals instead of a mirror at this location. While on the other hand, some FS practitioners advise otherwise that if it is placed at an inausipcious sector it will bounce back twice the bad luck. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Personally, I feel that the main drawback of a figure eight condominium complex is the shape of the apartments. It tends to circular and not that ideal under `Shapes and Form' Feng Shui. (Especially if the rooms are curved.) 2. It also makes it difficult to place furniture on the side of the curving wall. On has then to try and `correct' the shape by getting custom made furniture. 3. Basically, it is the main synificance of the number 8 that `sounds' attractive. Otherwise, it is like any other developments. 4. One plus point or a demerit depends on the frontage of the house. If the frontage faces outwards, than all the apartments will have in a way water positions behind their house or at the centrepoint of the building development. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Interestingly, "Chinese Lucky Cats" actually originate from Japan. LOL Dear Anita, The idea is primarily rooted in belief rather than being firmly established in Feng Shui principles. Notably, "Chinese Lucky Cats" actually have their origins in Japan. Generally, sizable figurines are situated on the floor to serve as "guardians" at entrances or alongside staircases. They ought to be oriented outward, directed towards the outside of the home, rather than facing inward. For example, they may be positioned on one side of the house, directed towards a series of sliding glass doors, thereby effectively "guarding" the residence. It is recommended to avoid placing these items in the bedroom, ensuring they have sufficient "free space." Warmest Regards, Cecil For your information, I hail from Nippon. Otherwise, please treat me as a regular display item, that is all. Thank you.

Dear Lingling, 1. The importance of the Eight House Theory is to look at:- a. How suitable a person to the house. If the main door is located at the Death or Disaster sector of the breadwinner this is where the house is the least suitable to the breadwinner. b. It is good to spent time at locations that are auspicious in the house e.g. as you had mentioned that this is where your living room is located. c. It is good to have auspicious sectors in the bedroom. As we also spent some of our time there. d. It is used to look at personal best directions e.g. sitting at a good location and facing an auspicious directions. Other than that, this theory has its limitations. It is not able to tell whether it is auspicious to place a crystal on top of the TV set:- There are a few ways of doing it:- 1. Use your feelings and if you find that it is comfortable to place a crystal there, then this is usually fine. 2. Alternatively, one has to use the Flying Star Theory to check to see if the particular sector is in balance. As Feng Shui is all about balance, the flying star numbers of the sector can tell whether each of the elements are in balance or not. If not, one can use cures to neutralise it. 3. For a small object and if one is placing only one crystal, one can still use our feelings. Here, if one understands, one can be as `scientific' about Feng Shui e.g. using Flying Star or alternatively, simply use our `feelings'. The Eight House Theory, cannot be used as a `cure' or to analyse a situtation for a cure as it is not linked to the Five Elements Concept unlike the Flying Star where each number represents one of the five elements. For the main entrance door:- 1. Check to see if there are any poision arrows aimed at it. Or at a window in the house. 2. If one uses the Flying Star to analyse the house and if the main entrance was found to be a very auspicious sector, (while the house is not as suitable to the breadwinner) one should keep the location bright. One can also use a dragon figurine from inside the house to point to the mid-point of the door. The dragon figure is `Yang' and symbolically, it guards the door also make it more yang. If the Flying Star at the main entrance is inauspicious or out of balance needing a specific cure, then the cure will take precedence over the placement of the dragon. As I mentioned, one can be as `scientific' about Feng Shui or if one finds this too overwhelming and do not want to explore Feng Shui other than using only the Eight House, one must understand its purpose and limitations. One must not `assume' that every explanation can be provided for under the Eight House. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is a belief than Feng Shui, therefore, each of us have to form our opinion on this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fraser, 1. Thanks for your acute observations:) 2. Usually, the Grand Duke is used in a "wider area" e.g. in terms of a country or a county or state. Under this situation, one can realise that every degree makes a difference. For example one county can differ from another by just a few degrees. With this understanding, one can understand why we talk about lesser North East, lesser North West etc... 3. You correctly pointed out that in a home, it is hard to `imagine' that the grand duke is confined to only 67.5 degrees as an example and why not 70 degrees. 4. A good way to understand this is to imagine that closer the centrepoint, the compass directions gets closer to each other. And there are fewer ranges to play around. In general, if it is a wide circle, we can group each range to 60 sectors or more. But when we analyse a house, we may use 24 sectors (directions or sectors). 5. Usually on the `safe side' in an average sized home, one should look at the grand duke in terms of the 8 sectors similar to the Eight House Theory. For example, we should only confine ourselves with the location of grand duke at: North, NE, East, SE, SW, South, West and NW. Therefore, use the Eight House as a reference and if the compass direction falls close to NE, then, avoid disturbing the grand duke at NE. (Rather than the lesser degree only). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For coins such as those where we should step on e.g. 3 coins at the main entrance. Where stepping on the coins is like stepping on `gold'. For the above, it can be buried under a floor tile or place underneath a rug/carpet etc.. 2. For coins used as a `cure', it is my opinion and I believe the opinion of many FS practioners that it should be displayed and not hidden discretely. If you ask some practioners, they may say that you can hide it. It is my honest opinion and my recommendation, that it should not be hidden. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for bring this up. Water plays an important part in Feng Shui:- 1. In the past, many buildings are built on the Ming Tang concept i.e. a pool (not stagnant) at the frontage of the building. It is a semi-circular shaped, with the the semi-circle radiating away from the frontage of the building. 2. Water is an excellent choice because with water position, it implies that there is clear space. This works well with the Four Symbolic Animals concept where the frontage of the house should have clear space or like a `bird' flying freely in-front. 3. Water is equally used in Feng Shui e.g. fountains are said to be good Qi enhancers or it creats beneficial Qi. But water in a fish tank is more commonly used to neutralise Sha qi. Do a search in this forum and there are many examples of how a fish tank has been used to neutralise sha qi. 4. Plants and trees are also `secret' weapons in Feng Shui. It encourages birds around. It is best that trees are not too large as it result in too yin a location. This is where the belief that it may harbour `spirits'. Overall, plants are excellent for the home. But again avoid a large tree at the NE (devil's gate) or planting too many trees at the west side of the house. West is yin and one should not increase the Yin at this location. NASA had also conducted experiments with plants and the result is that plants are good. For water positions avoid having it at the back of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Feel free to ask questions:) The car parks and garage is underground. The cars go thru the side of the development and enters / exits into the parking lots. Singaporeans love this because, it means that their costly investments where cars cost a bomb! For example a small car 1,000 cc costs at least US$50,000 (S$ = 1.7 exchange rate) and Mercedes Benz, Volvo etc.. costing no less than US$100,000. The Sterling being a Freehold property, costs not less than US$800,000 for smaller units to US$1,000,000. Unfortunately, in Singapore, property is EXpensive. Yesterday, I went to purchase a new digital camera (cause my old one died). Will be posting more Photo Tours also. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There should not be a problem accessing the site. Although Robert has made some changes to the site but the site should be friendly to Netscape and IE browsers v 3 or 4. Perhaps you can try it out again and if you have problem, do let me know the browser and version number i.e. Netscape 4.0. Alternatively, I tested out www.geomancy.net and no problems. If this is the problem, the alternate domain name for this website is: palmistry.net or 3dglobe.com. Typing any of these domain names will get to geomancy.net Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Pillars of Destiny is used to find out a person's element and it's strength. From here, one can thus design a suitable logo for one's site. 2. A logo is an important feature of any company. 3. Nothing beats a quality site on the web: be it a service support site, a resource centre site etc... 4. In my opinion, no one has yet made either a profit or a substantial profit on the web. For example, amazon.com has good turnover but has yet to make a profit. Similiarly, Yahoo.com etc.. have not made a yearly profit so far. More importantly, if one wants to have a web presence, do it for the love of it else one will be truly disappointed ... i.e. in quick returns. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sunny, Please see below:- Based on your description, it looks like a poison arrow ie. especially if it slices through the main entrance door. I posted a message: What is the `Triangle Effect?' under the conference: Photo Tours of Interest. For you to have a better understanding of the situation. This should not be an issue in the living room. Normally, it should be placed closer to one side of the wall rather than placed in the centre of the living room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- I believe the picture is the artistist impression of what the site looks like. It is always good to have trees as it will encourage birds also. I believe so. 1. Here, the overriding factor is the frontage of the unit circled under Picture 1. If one notices carefully, the top two units are in the shape of two hands in a `receiving' position. (Try to look closely and one can see that there is a `U' shape. In fact both units have Double 7. 2. Next, the main door is facing the water position for the circled unit. 3. It is on a gradient hill. The bedroom of the circled unit is sitting on tip of the entire house. This is symbolic of the `highest' position in the development. I will elaborate more of the unit and show the layout as soon as possible. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Given that you do not own the place and live in a rented room, frankly, in real life, it is still acceptable under your conditions. Keep the washer and dryer at a separate corner of the room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Note: Reference: Photo Tours of Interest - The Sterling Housing Development] Dear Anon, In the last picture of the Housing development, it shows the pool side. Above the units fronting the pool there is a `small hole' as shown with the red arrow in the picture. The project is on a gradient hill and the peak is the top of the triangle. The `hole' is to allow the Dragon Qi on the top of the hill (not to be entrapped) but to flow thru the hole `allowing' it to move freely downwards. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alison, In the Eight Associations / Life Aspirations, although the West signifies children, this concept is in my opinion is secondary in Feng Shui as it is very generalised. If she still wants to place something there, find something that she really likes. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Yes, it is advisable to keep the ceiling simple. Avoid sticking things on it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, a mountain star can be activated by a painting or photo e.g. of Mount Fuji. Avoid a photo with streams or rivers at the front of the mountain. It is acceptable for snow to be seen on the peak of the mountain painting. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- 1. Yes, I agree with you. There is indeed a controversy amongst Feng Shui practitioners on this matter. 2. Usually, in my opinion, it is best not to place a mirror based on the premise that if it ain't broken don't fix it. 3. From what I have observed, most often, it is the Cantonese dialect Feng Shui practitioners who use mirrors especially at the dining room. 4. The rationale why some Feng Shui practitioners advise not to use a mirror is because it also depends on the location of the kitchen. For example, if the kitchen is at the South of the house. South represents the Fire element. Here, you can understand that one should not further induce "Fire" or a mirror as it will symbollically double the "heat" at the location. Contrast this with the kitchen at the North representing the water element. Here, it is acceptable to introduce the mirror, but consult a FS practitioner first. Warmest Regards, Cecil

(Source: Pictures scanned from the prospectus/catalog of the Sterling Housing development, Singapore) Dear Users, Please wait, Picture size: 59K loading... 1. This housing development has excellent Feng Shui despite its `triangle' shape. 2. If you notice carefully, the profile of the development looks like a `shark's top fin'. 3. The ideal unit is located at the top as it is considered at the apex. (There is a gentle slop from the tip to the base. 4. Robert developed the Good House module to locate an excellent unit which is at the apex of the development. It also has excellent Flying Star double 7's. Guess who bought the unit. Please wait, Picture size 67K loading... Please wait, Picture size 31K loading 5. There is also a `hole' at the base units to allow the dragon to pass through. 6. The only comments is that the Ming Tang at the base units should instead point outwards towards `Bukit Timah Road' instead of pointing towards two units. 7. The above would certainly change your perception that not all developments need to be rectangular in shaped. 8. Symbollism is thus very important for a site also. Who would have guessed a shark lurking in the area. Warmest Regards, Cecil