Cecil Lee

Dear Rodica, There are many ways to look at health in Feng Shui and Chinese Divinity Methods. Usually, one should not fall sick often. If so, one good tool is the Flying Star Theory. Here, look out for Flying Star: Star 2 influence. It could most likely be in the bedroom. Star 2 (Sickness Star) and Star 5 (Misfortune) when combined together are two of the `worst' stars under this Theory. Underground water directly below a house also have negative effects. In independent German studies, have conclusively shown that when the study plotted water courses under a house, the incidence of cancer arouse. The above are worst case senarios. Other related Chinese principles include: 1. Under Pillars of Destiny For example, if a person is a Strong Fire person and this period also happens to be the Strong Fire season, here, there is an increase in the fire element which causes an imbalance. Result in getting sick or face intense competition at work. 2. Foods are broadly classified as Yin and Yang Food under Chinese culture and medicine. For example, if one takes salty peanuts (Yang), one needs to drink water (Yin). The food that we eat also contribute to our health. 3. Unlike modern Chinese, who eat excessive food like burgers, red meat etc... in the past, Chinese eat meals that are healthy. One secret is the use of chopsticks. Using chopsticks is good because, it makes the person eating the food, gather reasonable portions of food. Food is slowly eaten rather than gulped down fast. The above are chief considerations on getting "healthy." Warmest Regards, Cecil

The following links will lead you to more details about Feng Shui on Suntec City, Singapore:- http://www.suntec.com.sg/corporate/fow_main.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Note: It should be posted under the conference - Chinese Beliefs] Dear Anon, 1. This statement is not exactly true. (NO offence, but it is like saying that all Europeans are Christians (Broad meaning: Catholics, Protestants and other Christians.) 2. All over China and in other countries with overseas Chinese you will find that there is a mix of other religions. 3. Depending on the country, there will be a higher or lower percentage of Chinese who are buddhists. 4. For example, in China, due to their cultural revolution, under Communist rule, religion was `abolished' especially during Premier Mao's reign. Recently, religion has been `restored'. 5. You will be surprised to learn that even in China, Jesuit priest had came to China as early as 16 century or earlier. There are Chinese who are Catholics and Christians. 6. Other regions of China which share a border with Muslim countries even have Chinese Muslims. 7. In other countries, with overseas Chinese, countries like Taiwan would have more buddhist than most other overseas Chinese. There are also Chinese who are Toaist and their religion is Toaism. 8. It is my opinion that Japan, has more concentration of Buddhist because, there are lots of Buddhist temples in Japan far more than eg. in Singapore or Malaysia. 7. More importantly, Buddhism is said to have originated from India. Trade was very active then i.e. the famous Silk route. 8. In Singapore, there are more younger Chinese are Catholics, Christians (Protestants etc...) than Buddhism. While the older generation Chinese are more in tune with Buddhism. Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fraser, Sorry for the late reply. 1. The Eight House Theory is not normally used external to the house. For example, it should not be extended outside the house. 2. The Eight House Theory as most of us are aware, is used to look at our personal best directions or suitability of a location / sector or house. 3. If one notice closely, one cannot link the Five Element Concept with the Eight House Theory. 4. Put it in another way, Eight House Theory has not direct link to the elements. Contrast this to the Flying Star Theory. For example, Flying Star is always using the Five Elements relationship. Star 2 = Strong Earth. Star 6 = Strong Metal. This is where Eight House is totally `blind' in this area. 5. On the issue of a dead tree. One therefore cannot say that since a dead tree is inauspicious, we can use it to neutralise our inauspicious sector. 6. A dead tree is indeed a dead or inauspicious tree. The rational is because, most likely (touch wood) there may be insects or worse still terminates that would `appear'. This is bad news. 7. A dead tree under the shapes and form is still in the inital stage not too bad if it is not broken eg. a tree stump. When it becomes a tree stump, it is symbolic of a blade or a poison arrow and this creates Sha Qi. 8. The Flying Star theory can be extended outside the house but not the Eight House Theory. When it is extended outside the house, in Traditional Feng Shui one of the terms used by ancient Chinese Masters or Grand Masters is called " Farmer's Feng Shui". Here it is not difficult to understand that in the past, China was an agricultural country. Feng Shui Masters in the past, often do Feng Shui for the farmers. They look at the farm even water positions such as a pig style and pig water trough. The Flying Star Feng Shui is thus used to look at the interior and more importantly extended to the exterior. This is where, you get quite close to the Shapes and Form where the Flying Star has water stars and mountain stars etc.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linda, I am glad you mentioned that the graveyard is (if I am not mistaken a 1733 graveyard). There are priorities in Feng Shui. Very old graveyards are in my opinion, not a `threat' as the Qi has been defused after so many years. In a few earlier forum messages, I mentioned that the longer the gravesite, the lesser or minimal `threat' of such gravesites For example, in my country, there were lots of cases where gravesites were dug up and new public housing were built on top of them. After a while, the land is neutralised by Yang activity over it. Particularly, if the deaths are natural death e.g. old age etc... A `secret' weapon of Feng Shui are trees and plants. The reason is because, it invariably attracts birds. Overall, this (plants = Yin) and birds (Yang) creates a balance of Yin and Yang. It is my opinion, that you can safely continue to live happily in your home without due regards to Feng Shui:) By the way, the description of your home sounds lovely:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Grateful, if you are able to provide me with your date of birth. Where possible also the time of birth. This is because, I have been investigating the use of Pillars of Destiny. For example, your Pillars of Destiny chart should usually have more Yin or at least half Yin and Yang to be in my opinion, able to feel `such influences'. However, in some cases, as Pillars of destiny is our Heaven Chart or Map, other influences like our experiences and other factors may increase our sixth sense, later in life. This would account for some with Yang influence yet sensititive to or able to detect Yin influences. Alternatively, even if one is Yang, situations like a NE house and other Yin influences include too much water element, plants etc.. can create additional Yin forces. This includes the Flying `Yin' stars. Thank you in advance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thank you for your detailed description. Under Feng Shui, there are a few investigative `measures': 1. Check if there are any Yin influences. For example, outside the location of your room are there plants or a lone large tree just outside your room. 2. Other Yin influences include a few plants in the home or even mirrors. 3. A Flying Star chart with Yin stars can help to see if there is Yin forces at the room location. 4. For a North East house, if you have not read the article, do read: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/gate.htm 5. Another technique is to use a Luopan, if the compass swings in circles, it had detected a ghost. Usually, one has to throw it away as soon as possible. If not, one gets sick keeping the Luopan. Hope you can provide more info on the above. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear David, Please see below:- Glad you find this site useful. Feng Shui is all about balance. When an "anomaly" or an imbalance has been detected, one important thing to remember is that one must use the right `cure' for the right situation. Here, it is best to `convert' the numbers to their element and its strength. You need to relate it to the Five Element. For example, No. 2 signifies " Strong Earth ". Under the Five Element Concept, you then need to control this element. The clue here is " Earth " and " Strong ". 1. Look for yourself, the Destructive Cycle under the Five Elements Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm Here, you will notice that Metal exhausts earth. 2. In order for you to neutralise a Strong Element, you need to use an element of equal Strength i.e. Strong ... " something ". Piece together : Para 1 and 2 and you then find that the most effective cure is to use Strong Metal. If you understand that there are metal comes in two forms:- Small Metal and Strong Metal. Strong Metal is represented by 6 coins. This is how, we come to the `conclusion' as to the use of 6 coins. We can then understand that, why the Flying Star Feng Shui is `powerful'. It is because, it is used to analyse and `cure' a situation. In your case, where possible, purchase 6 Chinese copper coins tied with a red string together. Alternatively, scotched tape them on a red paper. Red is to control the metal element. Try your best to hang it on the wall behind your head or on the ceiling. (Caution.. do not let it fall and hurt you). By the way, Blue Tag is quite effective. What are element 4 and 7? For example, 4 is small wood and 7 is small metal. 4-7 Romance is in control. There is Wealth and Romance gains during this period. The above is good combinations. The reason why it is still considered inauspicious is because, here Base 2 is a Strong Earth element. While 7 is Small metal. Under Traditional Feng Shui, even if small metal is good to `control' earth, it is still too weak to control Strong Earth. You need Strong Metal rather than small metal. Hope the above helps. Here, it is best to analyse using the same method of analysis. A mountain star can be independent of the neutralizing element. Remember that Feng Shui is about balance. If you use 6 coins, it is best not to increase the Metal element e.g. using a solid metal object. Even when using 6 coins or Big metal, remember that I had advised on the use of a red string or thread or a red piece of backing paper to control Metal. Many people who do not really understand Feng Shui, and over do Feng Shui will cause an imbalance and it eventually does more harm than good. No, if one understands the purpose of each concept, one will not find each contradict the other. For example, if one understands the Flying Star Theory `completely' one will understand that it is only used to analyse the Birth Chart of the House (without any reference to the breadwinner). Here, you can have a perfect house that fits is considered an excellent Flying Star House. What is the use, if it is not suitable for the particular breadwinner. This is where the Eight house is used to see whether the house is auspicious to the specific person. Hope you can see the flow of the above relationship. Each Feng Shui Theory or concept was created for a specific purpose. One should not see Feng Shui concepts through a narrow tunnel or 2D flat surface. But rather, look at Feng Shui from a 3D perspective. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, I agree with you. You should try out the curtain first. This is because, one should not place the Kuan Yin figurine on a study table or in the bedroom. For those who are not sure what the Kuan Yin figurine looks like, there is a photo of it under the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures) look for something like figurine... The reason why one should not place the Kuan Yin figurine is that it is a revered Chinese `God'. She is called the Goddess of Mercy. Locally, in Singapore, there is also a temple at Waterloo Street devoted to her. In Chinese Beliefs, (not Feng Shui) it is `dirty' for Gods to look at human beings especially in intimate locations. For example, it is inauspicious to change clothes in-front of such God (figurine). Similarly, the figurines should not be placed on the same wall as the toilet. For the same reason as above. Such figurines can be placed inside a private room e.g. library or the living room facing out of a window (for example). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, 1. If I am not mistaken, this is the reverse of the Eight Associations or Life Aspirations Concept. 2. Even if one reverses this model, it is not going to do anyone good or bad. 3. The rationale is because this is a Fixed Template Feng Shui. It is about the Eight Gua directions and placing a meaning to it. 4. I have given quite alot of examples why it will not work. 4.1. Imagine (even if is is based on the unchanged Feng Shui template): This senario: If South-West is the romance sector, and say the three of us (guys) are eyeing a colleague in the office. If the three of us start to enhance the SW sector (in your case the North West sector) which of us can in the end marry the girl? Is it the one who has enhanced our NW sector most. For example, I place 3 roses on that sector on my work table, you place 12 roses on your table, will you get the `girl'? Worse still, none of us get her! Someone else, not in our office get the girl. Imagine if the entire population does that? What are the odds like? This Feng Shui is to Traditional Feng Shui practioners especially in the East such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Far East, will in my opinion, say that this is only `kindergarden' Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the kiddies. If one is relying on the above, one is better off relying on ones own instincts. Contrast this to even the Eight House Theory. This theory at least is personalised to the Year of Birth of the person. If you have the time, read more of `geniune' cures or enhancements and you will understand why the kidnergarden Feng Shui will not work. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, It is good to read up the link which I had provided in the earlier message. In my personal opinion, in quite alot cases that I have come across, particularly in Australia, where there is a huge following on Feng Shui, particularly the compass school of Feng Shui such as the Eight House and Flying Star has been applied with great effect without any changes. There are also many who apply Feng Shui without modifications in South America e.g. Brazil. It is best that you read up the link I provided and if you are still in doubt, you should ask the practioner in New Zealand to `justify' on what basis they say that a particular model has to be changed. If they are unable to provide you with a good reason or it cannot be backed by `academic' or scientific proof, you should take the advice with a pinch of salt. I strongly believe that it is the onus of the person who set their `rules' or advice should ultimately justify for their actions. If not, Feng Shui (modified for the Southern Hemisphere) can be considered a "sales gimmick". And one can consider that it is "frawn" upon by Traditional Feng Shui practioners in the Far East, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The key word here is *Where is the proof?* to convince us. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, Firstly, thank you for your words of encouragements. You can follow this link to find out more about the `North-South Debate:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/addsites.htm It is also my opinion that Feng Shui can also be used in the South without modifications. Please read up the above links to find out more. You can then make a decision afterwards. If you are on the same page, you can also find out more of Lin Yun's confession from Kate Bramble's website. She is the strongest advocate against his practises. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Carrie, In my opinion, a mirror may not be effective to deflect the `arrow' of the roof line because it will still be pointed against you. The two alternatives are: 1. As mentioned earlier, you need to use a blind or a screen. A white see through curtain is acceptable. 2. Ideally, if you can place one dragon figurine on your table and aim it at the poison arrow. It is best not to use a small cannon piece but this can be pointed at the `arrow' if you cannot find a dragon. But becareful when using the cannon. Do not face it in the path of any other buidings or allow it to be `reflected' back to your home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Help, I believe what you had printed out is based on the Eight House Theory. Since you are building a new house, if you can get Professional Feng Shui help instead. This is because, if you are new to Feng Shui, there are lots of considerations. For example, 1. Shapes and Form It is not only about your house but the surrounding environment i.e. the landscape and especially the site. Consideration include any water positions at the front, side or back of the house, the other landmarks or buidings nearby. 2. The Flying Star of the House This consideration is equally as important as finding a suitable house that match the breadwinner. There are many more considerations such as the location of the toilets etc... In my personal opinion, if you are new to Feng Shui am not sure how you are able to cope with looking at these issues. Other issues include the location of bedroom, other Shapes and form techniques with regards to the interior of the home etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Luna, There are two issues to be looked at here: 1. How auspicious is the office? 2. How auspicious is it for the individual? In an office environment, more importantly, the office should be located in an auspicious place and internally, it should be well `harmonised' and the sitting positions and placement of tables, chairs etc.. has to be looked at closely. Equally important are the placement of offices for Top management e.g. the CEO's desk. 2. The above are important elements for the company. For the toilet at SE, preferably it should not be facing the main entrance door of the office. It is best to be located further away at one `corner' of the office. As for your dad, it is best that his table should not be next to the toilet. Under the Eight House, try to sit facing a good direction where possible. Otherwise, on the question of whether the toilet is at the SE which is one of his inauspicious sectors is not of prime importance. (It is nice to have but overall, the whole office environment has to be looked into in this case). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Grateful if you can clarify what is the `brass things'. 1. Usually, avoid sharp cornered objects as it can inadvertendly be a posion arrow. 2. Small objects in relation to the size of the room has minimal or no effects provided they are not symbolic of inauspicious objects such as an unkown figurine that deplicts e.g. a "monster" etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, To confirm, it is a poision arrow only if it is aimed at you. This is where the tip of the poison arrow is tangent to any part of your window area. If so, apply the concept if you cannot see it, it no longer becomes a threat. Here, you can consider using a curtain or a venetian blind on the window. Do you something which can still allow light into the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jaishree, As you are new to Feng Shui, I quite understand you being anxious to go right down to `make changes'. However, it is good to decide on your approach as to how you can find out about FS: 1. If you are in a real hurry to apply Feng Shui, you should consult a FS consultant to check on your house. 2. In normal situations if you are starting to learn Feng Shui, my advise is to start off with a sound foundation and not approach Feng Shui like visiting a fast food outlet that serves fast food. 3. The easiest for a beginner is to start out with: - Understanding Shapes and Form School. There are quite alot of free resources on this site. Or get yourself a book on it. - At the same time, you can apply the Eight House which is a Compass School technique. From here, you can progress further or simply stop at the above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, For the Eight House, this is simple. You superimpose the individual's template on to the exact compass directions on both cases. For the Flying Star, it is best to consult a FS practioner to determine the location of the main entrance. I have not seen your exact layout plan so cannot give you a precise answer. However, if you are doing it on your own, you should consider the rectangle shape with the main entrance to determine the main entrance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jaishree, There are a few considerations to note: 1. One theory you can apply is the Eight House Theory. Here, check what intangible force is located in the West room with respects to your children who will be occupying the room. 2. Under the Eight House, Where possible it is good for them to spent time at an of the 4 auspicious sector e.g. Health, Longevity etc.. 3. Priority should be given to Para 2. Another point is that they can sit facing one of their good directions. 4. Before considering Para 3, it is best to position the study table against a wall for `support'. Check out the resources on www.geomancy.net for the Shapes and Form School techniques and read up on topics such as the `home' etc... 5. One of the main reasons why it was suggested that a room above a garage is not `auspicious' for two reasons:- a. `Fear' of the car catching fire. Frankly, this is a very rare occurrence and in my opinion, not a necessary concern. b. A car represents metal element and some FS practitioners felt that there will be metal influence. In my opinion, I am not too concern either. Another consideration, not related to Feng Shui is that if there is no shade at the west room, the walls can be quite hot due to the afternoon sun. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Right now, my couch is It is best to have the electronic appliances against the wall under Shapes and Form School. This is where generally, the living room should have a `clear space' i.e. low cabinets or seats. The walls can have higher cabinets e.g. to house electrical appliances. You should find the true North South compass direction and mark this on the centrepoint of the house. Next superimpose the Eight House template so that it lines up with the North to South marking on the layout plan. The main door has to be determined by the actual cardinal point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jennifer, I usually do the following: 1. Get a overhead projector transparency (1 piece). 2. Draw the 8 compass directions on the transparency. 3. Use different coloured permanent ink and write down each family member' auspicious and inauspicious direction wordings on each of the directions. For example at North you can see:- Death (Father) Longeivity (Mother) Health (Daughter) Irritation (Son) N | Write each family member's intangible force at each compass sector. 4. Get a layout plan of your home. 5. Draw the centrepoint and mark the North to South compass alignment. 6. Superimpose the transparency onto the layout plan and you will get a `big' picture for everyone. Relate it to their rooms etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lindsay, There are quite a few stores, have unconcealed ceilings `similiar' to what you have described. Overall, it is acceptable to have the beams especially if it is at the display area. This is why the customers walk around and they are not under the beam at prolonged times. However, for the office (or admin office) try to avoid working under the beams. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. More importantly, for a site, it should also have excellent Feng Shui based on Shapes and Form School. For example: 1. Avoid having a drain or water position behind the house. 2. You piece of land in relation to the neigbhour. Is the land lower then the neighbour? Is it on a slope? There are many more issues to be looked into. 2. The eight house theory has its limitation in that it is best used only for finding the house is suitable to the breadwinner (main door) and the various bedrooms that your family members will occupy. 3. More advanced theories such as Flying Star should be used. My suggestion is that if you want a `worry' free house, it is best to get a competent Feng Shui practioner if you can to do all these for you. As there are so many issues involved. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, I can understand your confusion. 1. `Text book' answer to the main entrance door is one where the house number is. 2. In real life, the door you used most is considered the actual main entrance door of your house (with or without the house number on it). In my opinion, we should `stick' with the second interpretation. If you have seen movies or shows of old houses in China, their main door is larger than any other doors and is prominently located at the frontage of the house. Nowadays, most houses in the west have a main entrance and a door in the garage. Some users here have taken `advantage' of this by doing a Feng Shui analysis of the two directions to determine which is the `better' main entrance. Warmest Regards, Cecil