Cecil Lee

Dear Nina, 1. For buying a resale flat, do check with the existing owner their purpose of selling the house. To get a clue as to the present/past experience with the house. (This does not necessary mean that it would also be good for us. But is an overal a general good indicator). 2. You can make use of the free tools at http://www.geomancy-online.com to generate the free Eight House Report for each family member. Under the Eight House - do check how suitable the house is to both you and your husband. In addition, usually what are the intangible force affecting each member of the house especially in the bedroom. http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm 3. Furthermore, if you want to use other tools, check out the free Good House analysis or the paid Good House report to look further into the overall Flying Star or birth chart of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For crystals, it is best placed in a location where it catches natural light. 2. Often, some FS practitioner would recommend it at the following locations:- 2.1 Where two bedroom doors are in alignment, a crystal is hang mid-way on the ceiling between the two doors. This is still acceptable. 2.2 Some FS practitioners recommend haning it to cure overhead beam. This may not be good. Because if we base it on the Five Elements concept, wood would be an ideal choice to cure concrete beams. And metal is good to cure wooden beams. 3. In my opinion, "crystals" e.g. especially of glass material are too highly commercialised today i.e. it is relatively cheap to produce and the mark-up or profit earned is high. And many sites selling them are too eager to promote it as a wonder cure for "sha qi" or instead to create "positive qi." Something like the `mother of all cures". 4. A simple flat mirror can usually be used. And sometimes more effective. 5. For crystals, it need not be hung with red string. Any string will do. 6. The danger with using crystals is because the main argument here is that it can be considered or originated from `earth' i.e. sand /silicate etc... One view point is that it is considered as belonging to the `earth element'. 7. And overall earth element is pretty strong throughout the year. And there are very bad elements associated with earth such as `sickness' and `misfortune'. 8. We do not want to inadvertenly activate such bad earth elements. Overall, I would say that many of the crystals purchased i.e. let us look at it this way, these crystals are pretty small. Many are no bigger than golf balls. And it is difficult to `introduce' light into them and the output of dispersed light is minimal. In fact, natural light coming into the house can easily be more beneficial to the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear "Seeker", 1. In my opinion, it is best not to place a waterfall picture especially on the main door. Nor is it good to place it at a wall close to the main entrance. 2. In the living room; in particular, when we open the main entrance door, and the surrounding area should have `clear space'. 3. Usually, a painting of waterfall has both elements e.g. a hill/mountain where the water falls `down'. And it is because of the hill/mountain symbolism that may be of concern. A painting, of such nature could perhaps, be interpreted as placing a `mountain' at our front door and symbolises placing an obstruction at our front door. 4. Therefore, I personally feel that, try not to do so as it (this painting) is usually inappropriate here. 5. Acceptable paintings are:- - 9 koi painting or 9 - 9 koi painting. - Some businessmen like to place the 9 horses painting where the horses face the main door. Symbolises `to get business'. - neutral paintings include calligraphy works etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Susan, Since the house belongs to your father, then it would be appropriate for you to `change' house. You have indicated that you have several problems. We would be most happy to provide you with free paid reports specific to your problem if you can let us know in what area are the problems. For example: If it is relationship problems, we could provide you with the number of Pillars of Destiny reports - in relation to the number of persons you are trying to resolve the problem. If it is frequent sickness/misfortune or finance, Flying Star can help. But, you may have to do some home work e.g. take the compass reading. However, if it is analysing the home, you must have permission from your father prior to doing the analysis. For the home, shapes and form feng shui should not be neglected. Do let us know in general what your problems are. And we can try to help you free of charge. In my opinion, it is not that accurate to base more of the Year of Birth. It is best to use Pillars of Destiny to get both your true element and strength. Please take care! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cindy, 1. In my opinion, unless one does a reno to relocate the bedroom door, there is not much one can do unless the bedroom door is closed when not in use. 2. The rationale is because, it is not feasible to place a partition or screen between the bedroom door and the staircase. 3. An alternative is to place a screen or e.g. a 4 drawer linen cabinet between the door and the bedroom. 4. Before doing anything drastic above; in my opinion, I find a bedroom door facing the stairs - not a `big' issue i.e there is relatively not much - if any impact on those living in the bedroom. So far, I have not come across much problems with regards to this issue for most people. 5. However, most of the issue or concern is with the front door opening half way to e.g. half of the stairs. If it is feasible, then a screen (need not be of full height) should be there to screen the stairs from the front door (if possible). If not, the next best alternative is to place a potted plant at the bottom of the stairs to reduce the sha qi. Another option is to use e.g. beaded blinds. This is not that common today. But the whole idea is if it cannot be seen, it no longer becomes a threat. My concern is more of the `problem' related to the staircase visible at the front door. This has more problems than the one faced with the staircase facing the bedroom door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vi King, 1. In my opinion, the compass reading for the purpose of determining i.e. the Flying Star chart and Eight House Chart. It is best to use the wooden door entrance. 2. Looking at the `brightest side' or frontage of the house is: 2.1 It is very easy for anyone even say a practitioner to regard e.g. the sliding glass window(s) as the "main entrance" area. But, usually this is quite a large area spanning many degrees. The question asked is: if there are many sliding panels? where do we place the location of the door? 2.2 Here, it is easy to say, but difficult to apply even for a FS practitioner. Even, say a FS practitioner pointed out (if there is 4 panel sliding glass door); one has the right to ask: why do you consider it at panel 1 instead of 2, 3 or 4? 2.3 I am not sure, whether it is done geniunely or to impress clients. But I have heard also that some FS practitioners may say such things but again, always ask why? 2.4 This is because a simple 3 or 4 panel sliding glass door can make the compass reading deviate by at least 15 degrees even within the reading here. 2.5 And under Flying Star, any 15 degree reading off, will give one a completely new chart. 3. The balcony is facing the hill. 3.1 Generally, this is considered as inauspicious. 3.2 It has to be looked at; at a case-by-case basis. 3.3 For example, for those who have the time, do check out the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures) and look for The Sterling Condominium. 3.4 Under this condo, everything on the surface looks inauspicious: - a triangle plot of land - many units facing the Bukit Timah (hill) reserve). But it is an exceptional development where contrary to above, it is auspicious. 4. In your case, it also depends on the distance between your home and the hill. The view from your balcony. The height and profile of the hill. For now, I cannot completely say that it is `inauspicious'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Max, Overall, if your office is at ground level or within the height or blocked by the level of the warehouse store wall, this is considered inauspicious to have an office there. However, you mentioned that there is a street between this piece of land and the wall. If u have a picture of the frontage of the land facing the wall, I can have a look to provide you with further comments. Other considerations:- 1. Under the Five elements concept:- 1.1 Earth element warehouse? If the warehouse is a flat structure i.e. flat roofs - then this is considered an "earth structure". Or if the overall building is a `flat' like structure with roofs. To counteract or `create' wealth, if that piece of land is built, it should be a building of the Wood element. Where wood can destroy earth to create wealth. Unfortunately, wood element is normally a tall and `thin' structure much like the trunk of a tree. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, 1. So far, I do not see any issue relating to the type of floor pattern used e.g. in the kitchen. 2. In my opinion, just about any "normal" design laid tiles. For example from plain pattern to checked are perfectly ok. 3. The more concern is on Yin and Yang. For example, if the house is long and narrow e.g. North-South alignment; and if there are no windows on the East or West, this can be quite dark - particularly in the kitchen. 4. Thus, for such a situation, it is advisable not to use e.g. dark or black tiles. 5. Nowadays, when I review or do audits for my clients, I do get to see units that are of this configuration. 6. For example, this condominium was designed by French designers and maybe, they feel that black gives a touch of `class'. 7. And yes, the entire kitchen floor of this condo is black e.g. black granite (fortunately, the walls are light colours). 8. I personally feel that light colours are much better for condos since there are various units facing different directions. And many units that have little or no light filtering in (especially in the afternoon/evening) is not conducive to Yin and Yang. For the kitchen, one should not make it too Yin or place of rest. Rather, it should have more Yang or activity. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, No, (no) - Ba Gua mirrors must not be used indoors. Never in one's own home. At staircase landings, one MAY place a mirror e.g. flat rectangular (normal type) mirror here. This is NOT COMPULSORY. One must NEVER place Ba Gua mirrors within the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Singaporeans, Local Broadcast with Robert Lee appearing on National TV on Feng Shui, next Thurday:- Title of Show/Feature: THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY ============================================ Date : Next Thursday, 7 March 2002 Time : 7.00pm (Singapore Time) Channel: CHANNEL 5 (Mediacorps Studio) Do look out for him. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Attached, please find a short snipnet of the show; showing a glimse of Robert Lee. Source & Credit for the snipnet to Copyright Owner: Mediacorps, Channel 5, Singapore. Note: The show is on local TV.

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Dear Everyone, 1. Ba Gua mirrors should be checked every six months to a year for `fading' damage e.g. cracks, peeling. Normally, it should be replaced each year (if it is directly under the weather without protection). Sometimes, it would last up to two years or more. 2. When and How to replace the old Ba Gua mirror? 2.1 Usually, it can be replaced any day. But if one wants to select an auspicious date to remove/replace a Ba Gua mirror is usually on the 1st day or 15th day of any Lunar Month. (With the EXCEPTION of the 7th MONTH.) 2.2 To throw away, the old Ba Gua mirror, you can wrap it up in a used newspaper and carefully throw it away in an external dustbin. 2.3 Sometimes, red string can be used to tie it up after wraping it and the used Ba Gua mirror thrown away in the external dustbin. 3. All Ba Gua mirrors should not face inwards into the house. But e.g. placed above a main entrance door or a window away from the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Everyone, Some candidates for the use of Concave mirror are:- 1. In the sample picture (see attached) - where there is a post slicing the main entrance, it can be a candidate for the use of a concave mirror. (Picture, courtesy of Ben's earlier posting to the forum - Thanks Ben - hope u don't mind using the picture as a valuable learning tool!). A concave mirror is used to ABSORB negative qi. While a convex mirror is used to deflect negative qi. A convex mirror when used in close promixity of one's own house is like " friendly fire killing one's self ". For example, when a convex mirror is used, it can deflect back Sha Qi from the pillar back towards the house. Contrast this with concave mirror where it will absorb `sha qi'. Since this is a wooden post, the easiest cure is to use a 6 rod windchime as first choice. The constant banging of metal is good to neutralise the beam. In addition, metal is more of a stable cure as it can help to neutralise other bad elements and cure house defects. Second choice is the use of fire element to "destroy or burn" the wooden post. The last alternative choice is to use a concave mirror. 2. Refer to attached picture: House surrounded by all roads:- Another candidate for the use of a concave mirror is where one's house on all four sides is surrounded by roads. Here, there is malignant forces all round the house. And a concave mirror is often used to `ward off evil or bad luck'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben and everyone, 1. Using your question as an example on the use of the concave mirror. 2. In my opinion, it is felt that there are two views on the use of concave mirror: a. Use of it for sha qi. b. Use for evil spirits. 3. Under Para 1, normally, a windchime would be useful to negate the pillar. 4. An example of how the concave mirror CAN be used is if the object is within our home such as the pillar as mentioned by Ben. 5. Using a convex mirror to deflect Sha qi may inadvertenly bounce it back (on the pillar towards the house). 6. Thus, in such close proximity (under "friendly line of fire) it is best to use e.g. the CONCAVE type of mirror to ABSORB the sha qi. Such as the reflection of the pillar is captured on the concave mirror. 7. This is one sample of how, the CONCAVE mirror can be used. 8. Like war, we do not want to have `friendly forces' firing at their own people. On the other hand, convex mirror is used as an offensive to fire at `enemy' lines. 9. However, it is best to seek competent advise with regards to the concave mirror. And not use the above stereo type answer and apply it immediately in such homes. The above serves as an EXAMPLE only. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, 1. As a follow-up, this morning, I visited some local shops and purchased no less than 8 Ba Gua mirrors. 2. I got 3 from one shop and another 5 more from another shop. I think, the second shop keeper must have thought that I was "MAD" since no one had purchased or tried purchasing that many Ba Guas on a single occasion in their life! (Including mine) 3. Just for info, when I displayed so many Ba Gua mirrors to take photos at... my camera smart media "got error". For quite sometime. And for fear of being too Yang.. I covered them up immediately. Do not want to create so many negative Qi. Imagine 8 X Ba Gua mirrors is a rather " FIERCE " thing to do. 4. Out of curiosity, I "tested" the shop keeper's knowledge or `advise' on what type to buy. Frankly, the two shop keepers, cannot really `recommend' the various type. And the first shop which I bought the concave mirror - could not explain the use of it. I quickly took the photos and kept them and store them away! I personally feel that those who sell the items should try to be more knowledgeable. Nevertheless, I have added the various pictures under the conferene "Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures) conference. Feel free to login to the forum and view the three Parts i.e. Part I, II and III. Showing the different kinds of Ba Gua mirrors. Generally, all Ba Gua mirrors fall under one of the above categories. Please see below:- As mentioned above, you can hang the Models A to D. As a last result you can hang models E to F (with the Fu dogs for protection) if you cannot really find the Models A to D. But I would recommend A to D types for you. For the CONCAVE type, I would not recommend. For me, if my clients really need to hang the CONCAVE type, I would need to be personally around to check and confirm if this type / the size to use. Else, don't use this type as it absorbs rather than deflect the mirrors. Warmest Regards, Cecil