Cecil Lee

Dear Toni, Thanks for your prompt reply. Since the religion is predominantly Christian, in general, even if there are spirits, usually they are quite harmless. First of all, avoid any metallic wind chimes or any metallic fliers or anything that makes metallic sound. Keep the room bright and introduce a more Yang environment:- 1. In terms of interior decor, use bright colours. Avoid dark colours. 2. Avoid having ceramic vases or any display items e.g. wood scuptures etc... 3. It is good if the office can have some music e.g. soothing sounds or even tune in to offical radio channels to increase the Yang element. 4. Ideally, your partner element strength should be " Strong " and not weak. If weak, may need compensation to increase the strength. A person of `weak wood' may need some control or help to increase the wood element particularly in a Yin environment. As I do not have more detailed information of your partner's element and strength, I am unable to comment further i.e. the strongest Yang environment for your partner's office is in the range of Red .... Pink... Purple. But not sure if there is any impact on his element and strength. For example, if he is a weak fire, ideally he can introduce pink, red or purple in his environment. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ber, In general, it is OK to plant a few pot of plants. For plants that flower, after you place the plant do " monitor " the plant to see if it flowers. If it does, generally, this is auspicious. Potted plants are quite safe:- 1. If you do not have many but a few e.g. two or three is acceptable. 2. In a pot, they cannot grow `wildy' or grow too large. This is good. 3. Bamboo plants are acceptable also. Again in a very general sense, if you have a few pot of plants placed moderately, this is OK. 4. Do not plant them directly `cutting' the main entrance door is fine. Placing them around the house is OK. At the West, avoid large trees or untrimmed trees that can grow like a jungle. I had mentioned that too many trees create a too yin environment and try to avoid it at the West location. Warmest Regards, Cecil Pomegranate is actually "Xiu Liu Hua" or "Xia Liu Hua" pronounced in Hokkien.

Dear Toni, Before I comment further, can you let me know the following information:- 1. Which country it is? 2. What is the predominant religion in your country. 3. What is the predominant religion (in general) of the hospital. (It is the same as 2? 4. What is the religion (if any) of your friend. 5. What is the company dealing with. 6. Is the morgue nearby his present office. 7. What was the office used for previously? Is it a ward or a hospital office. 8. Is there a graveyard next to the hospital. Thanks. Cecil

Hi, Please see below:- Pictures is acceptable provided it is not an idol etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Here, you must note that there is a `Ranking' or `Priority' i.e. it is more important to be at a good sector of influence rather than face a good direction. For example, if you are constantly sleeping at one of your auspicious/good sectors, this is considered good. It would be better if you can sleep in a auspicious/good sector and also face a good direction. Contrast this to sleeping in an inauspicious sector but facing your good direction. It will not do much good here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Please see below:- This is the same problem faced by many in Housing and Development Flats where part of the Kitchen is behind the altar. Due to lack of space, you can place it with the kitchen wall (behind) it. However, it should not be directly behind the kitchen STOVE. Frankly, what you mentioned is not Feng Shui but `superstitious' belief. Therefore, I try not to comment on such matters. Perhaps you can use your `sixth' sense i.e if you are happy with it... this is usually ok. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Ber, Apologise, current the books are only available in Portable document format or electronic form i.e. .pdf format and available at www.geomancy-online.com. It is yet to be published in paper form but I intend to do so in the immediate future. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, It is acceptable to have a coin in the mouth and this signifies a " close mouth. " As for the dragon figurine(s):- 1. The Dragon is considered the most Yang of all animals. 2. If one's main door falls under an inauspicious sector of the Eight House one can still use a pair of Dragons (one is still ok) aimed at the main door). 3. Where possible avoid using a Five Claw dragon as it is too yang for the home. It is best to use a four claw dragon. 4. So far, a dragon with an open mouth is acceptable. In fact most of the dragons have open mouth for them to `shoot' fire. Contrast this is a hungry tiger figurine which is inauspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Hi, This area is not within Feng Shui but rather Chinese beliefs. (or superstitions). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, In my country, we are not accustomed to keeping python, spiders and other snakes as pets. However, it would depend on the custom of a locality or country. Normally, such animals are not kept in a bedroom. There is no written document in the past on the above so looks like it is `new territory'. Overall, one can still apply the Yin and Yang concept and classify such animals and relate it to Yin and Yang. From the looks of the creatures, they are in my opinion generally considered Yang insects and reptiles. Here, one should have a balance between Yin and Yang. In the bedroom, again depending on who is sleeping there i.e. if it is a child, a more Yang environment is acceptable as it promotes growth. In Chinese symbolism, spiders are considered one of the most dangerous insects. (This is just a passing remark). In my opinion, if it is common in your area, then it is ok. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, There is a graphics of an upside down FU at this URL: http://www.geomancy.net/on/destiny.htm Chinese usually hang an upside down FU symbol on their doors for luck! As for FOOK, this word `translated' in " English " and not the true Romanised form is too generalised to know what the word is. So unable to comment further. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Again, sorry, I have not read these two books. This is because, I am very selective on reading " Feng Shui books written in English ". In my opinion, after having read one, you most likely do not read anymore because either some of them are BTB or talks about the Shapes and Form. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Frankly, I have not read the book you mentioned by Eva Wong so unable to comment on it. Usually, the author would provide some information on their School. If it is BTB (Black Hat Sect) my advise is to avoid these books. From the description of the book, most likely it is on the Shapes and Form. In general, it is easier to apply the Shapes and Form as it is more general and can apply to most homes. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, In my opinion, it is not based on Traditional Feng Shui. Perhaps, the author is capitalizing on the theme " Feng Shui " to sell the book. I have not read the book but it should be a book on " Pets." rather than FS. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chris, So far there is no written information on this subject. In my opinion, it will not have an impact on the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Feng Shui is based on priorities and purpose. In terms of priorities, one should look at the 20 Year Flying Star Chart of the overall sector. If it is auspicious, this is good. The Yearly Flying Star Chart does not look at the two stars but simply the base number and a star number. This gives a feel of the yearly chart. Now, since you are aware of the Flying Star Chart, as you have mentioned, you looked at your Eight House Chart. Since the sector is not auspicious for you, you should avoid spending too much time at the sector. But one good thing is that it is a good sector under the Flying Star i.e. it may be a good sector for another person. Applying and analysing Feng Shui correctly is never easy. Why? This is because, one cannot simply apply Feng Shui to one person and forget the other party i.e. the spouse in most situtations. Let me take a simple example: If the husband is a strong Water person and the wife a Weak Metal person. And the room has a Flying Star 5 for example. Here, one should not strengthen the room with Earth element. In a simple straight forward analysis, the best `gel' for the two partners (Strong Water and Weak Metal) is Earth element. By understanding that under the Flying Star, there is a Bad 5 or 5 Earth at this location, one cannot introduce earth element. The above are what a Feng Shui Master constantly looks at. That is why in an earlier reply, someone wrote that he is facing difficulties and is trying to D.I.Y. Feng Shui. It is not so simple to go get a book, go running to buy `cures' and placing lots of enhancements here and there. The final result is that the Feng Shui Master not only have to look for a `cure' but worse off, to undo the `wrong' things that were done. Is it the office? or the Home? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judy, I am afraid there is really no Feng Shui methods on effectively selling a house. However, it would be good if you house have some good Feng Shui salient points e.g. on a good plot of land etc... There may be a remote chance that someone who knows a little of Feng Shui, may see some of its good values... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jason, When we learn Feng Shui, we need to learn it in a `complete' package. For example, when one is given the direction of how to do a survey to determine the main entrance door, one has to follow the steps `completely' given by the particular School or person. For example, what I have devised, the method is meant for all modules for determing the main door at Geomancy.net. What I hope to do is to make it as simple as possible for everyone. This is because many if not all users are not familiar in using the Chinese Luo Pan. The twist is that the method mentioned to you is based on the use of the Lou Pan. When you face the door and reading the direction, you must know the Sitting and Facing direction and how to look at the main door. Furthermore, the compass is oriented from South to North. I sincerely hope that you have taken the proper readings. For example, under the method you have mentioned, it is correct to face the main door but after this, you must know how to read the Facing direction and Sitting or the Mountain direction. Frankly, any method, if used correctly and provided one follows the direction of the person correctly, will yield the same result particularly if it is from a traditional `Master'. What is the reason for placing 6 ancient coins? This is to `cure' Star 5. If I am not mistaken, Star 5 is present at the SE. As star 5 is a bad star, it is also of the Earth Element. The 6 coins is to `exhaust' the 5 Earth or Bad Earth element. Overall, placing 6 coins is a better proposition to neutralise the 5 Earth. The reason for saying so is because, I also have a client who I had advised yesterday evening after looking thru the house chart which happens to be at the SE location. (However, there are 3 SE positions so.. hopefully it coincides with yours at SE3 at 150 degrees). At the same time, the base number is 9 and there is a 5 Earth present at the SE3 for 1999. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Further to what I had mentioned, for those who are not aware of the Chinese culture, ringing bell etc... is performed as a `rite' for someone who has died. Chinese monks who perfom the last burial rites use bells etc.. to guide the dead to their burial place. Here like wind chimes, one may inadvertently call some wondering `spirits' to the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, Currently there are four methods of dealing with a T junction (not in any order of importance):- 1. Change the angle of the door to face one of your best directions i.e. tilt the door to one that faces one of your good directions. This is said to `kill' two birds with one stone. 2. If your main entrance door is elevated, you can have semi-circular steps leading to the house. This is one technique of `radiating' sha ch' away from your main entrance. 3. Alternatively, if your main entrance is level to your external of the house, you could consider a specially made semi-circular carpet e.g. of half of a sun with it's fiery sunlight (spikes) radiating away from the main entrance door. This is the same concept as " Ming Tang " where it is common for buildings to have a semi-circular pool of water outside the building. Radiating outwards. 4. Hang a pakua above the main entrance door. To find out more, please go to this URL: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/pakua.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, There are a few factors to consider:- 1. There are many situations where a house has `perfect' Feng Shui based on the Flying Star or Xuan Kong Fei Xing calculations. But unfortunately, the house is simply not suited to the owners. For example under the Eight House Theory, it is the death or disaster line of the owner. Perhaps, he/she is sleepin g in the room with the disaster etc.. bad influences. 2. Sometimes, it is true that the House has bad Feng Shui especially under the Shapes and Form e.g. T or Y junction etc.... My advise to those who are not Feng Shui experts is perhaps to get a qualified Feng Shui Practioner to look over the house and provide an assessment. As each situation differs, we cannot discount all repossessed houses bad. Hope that helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, It is hard to say whether the house is `good or bad' unless you get a Feng Shui Consultant to view the House. There is alot of consideration in analysising the house. For example, it has to be based on the Shapes and Form of the surrounding houses, the house etc... You have also to check if the house suits the person. At the same time a Flying Star Chart has to be drawn up to location any sha qi etc.. Frankly, a house `tainted' by being used to be a Meat factory is in my opinion not a real `worry' because:- 1. The worst cases are those that are `gruesome' eg. mass murders, suicide (you can imagine what I mean). 2. Usually, the total destruction of the factory and rebuilding homes over it changes the qi in the location. Hope that helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glyn, In general, the `calculation' of the amount of water is similar to the `calculation' for Missing Corners. This should be less than 33.3 percent of the house. Here we are talking about e.g. pool water. However, FIRST PRIORITY should be given to the consideration under the Shapes and Form i.e. it should not be in the centre of the house, the back of the house etc... Waterfalls with water in storage tanks etc.. are least affected because this is mostly installed by building owners and it usually does not exceed a `small' percentage of their land area. On the micro-level, it would depend on a person's element and how well it goes with water. For example, if a person is a weak Fire element and water is bound to extinguish the `fire'. Similiarly, it is equally bad for a person who is a Strong Water element, it will overwhelm him/her and the result is intense competition at work or become sick. There is a further complication if the person has a partner and one has to look at the Five element relationship. There is a free Feng Shui module that compares two person's element and provide advise on which element that can `gel' both partners. Equally, for rooms e.g. a study room, water should not exceed 33.333 percent of the entire room. Do take care if one also has plants because you need to consider them. Having too much water or plants create an unbalanced Yin environment in that location. Warmest Regards, Cecil

In general, as a balcony is above the ground and not on landed property, you can easily grow almost any plants that can bloom at the balcony. This is because, it is more important that you enjoy your little garden on the balcony then be constrained by what to plant. So long as the flowers continue to bloom, it is considered auspicious. For example, I have two plants on each side of my house balcony. Since the day I placed them, every day, you can see flowers on both plants. When my house was undergoing re-tiling, the plants we placed some other loation. They almost died. However, since they returned to the same location, they are continously booming. Go and see plants especially those that are flowering and if you like one, go and get it. Feng Shui for the landed property is different. As we are aware, in a short time and depending on the plant, it can grow to a huge tree. Here, you have to consider the Four Symbolic Animal Concept:- 1. Ideal locations for trees are at the East side of the house (when you stand at the main entrance facing outside). 2. Avoid planting too many trees especially tall trees at the North East or West which is Yin. Too many trees create a too yin environment. 3. It is good to plant trees behind the house. Again, be moderate. Hope the above helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi, In traditional Feng Shui, there is no such practise. In my opinion, (if I am not mistaken) `creating scared space' sounds more like the Black Hat Sect (BTB). This is mixing " religious " practises with Feng Shui. In some Western `rituals', salt is used to placed at corners etc... as you have mentioned to `activate' stale energy. In Tradtional Feng Shui, Qi (or Ch'i) has many descriptions. For example such Dead Qi / Suffocating Qi. Feng Shui tries to address mainly Sha Qi (poision arrows) and enhance beneificial Qi. Feng Shui is used mainly to redress Sha Qi and enhance beneficial Qi. If you are new to Feng Shui, I sincerely suggest that `drop' books on BTB or its practises and learn Traditional Feng Shui. If you go through the messages and replies in this forum, you can see a constant mention of the 5 Elements and Yin and Yang Principle. For example, I have in a few earlier messages mentioned that Derek Walters had written books on Feng shui. Frankly he had written TWO books on Feng Shui but both are classics: Book 1: Feng Shui Book 2: Feng Shui Handbook and each topic he writes relates to Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. Unlike new authors who out of the blue advise one to use a fountain etc... without full relevance to the above. The only point to note is that under Book 2 of Derek Walters: The Feng Shui Handbook, his Eight House Model is a combined personal Flying Star and Eight House. Frankly, the Eight House should not be `mixed' with the Flying Star. The Eight House is specifically used to determine a person's good / bad locations thats all. Otherwise, I advise all new users to have a solid foundation in Feng Shui. Not Fast Food Feng Shui. You will understand that like houses, there must be a solid foundation and what better way to do so is to learn Feng Shui correctly. For example, if a Feng Shui book asks one to place a wood in the toilet, this cannot work for some and infact may do more damage if the person's element clashes with the wood element. If you can relate every enhancement to Yin/Yang and Five Elements, you are on your way to learning or applying proper Traditional Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil