Cecil Lee

If there is a competition or contest to see who has the best bouquet of sprouting green beans; these two different bouquets got to be also considered as a front runner in the competition. Please note that there are two sets of photos. The 3 photos with the red base belong to a different set of bouquet of sprouting green beans.. Enjoy the photos...

1. During the 1970's the Housing and Development Board (HDB), which is a statuory board tasked to house ordinary citizens; built a one of the kind circular block of flats. 2. This iconic block located at 259 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 2 (at the junction of Ang Mo Kio Ave 1 and Ang Mo Kio Ave 2.0 3. This is one and only circular design block built by HDB. There was never any more such an unusal circular clover leaf-like design. 4. Today, this single block of flat is called " The Clover @ KEBUN ". 5. As each stack / unit has an interior layout plan; many owners / tenants has to resort to tailor-made furnitures to fit the circular profile of the interior. 7. Today, 2011; these flats costs approximately around SGP $600K depending on floor level and facing directions.

These are further considerations: 1. As this layout plan has an "unusual" pistol like grip (main entrance narrow corridor) and other quirks like a protuding balcony and some missing corner to the left side of the balcony; 1.1. Thus based on the ART of determining the center of this layout; one must take note that in such a situation; particularly the "pistol grip"; it is not practical to apply what I had mentioned; the idea of matching missing corners with protusions. 1.2. In many purely rectangular and squarish layout plans without unusual protusions like the above pistol grip; using eye-ball; often I would try to visualise to make sure that the missing corners is nearly equal to the protusions in the layout plan. 2. For this entire outline which looks like a Buck Rogers or Star Trek type of pistol gun or laser gun; may seriously consider the photo copy of the layout + paste it on a cardboard and cut out the outline and balance a pin to find the center of gravity. 3. When determing the center point of a layout; in some cases we can apply "Science to it" especially common rectangular and even triangle layout plans. But with unusual protusions; we may have to in this case apply the "ART" of determining the centerpoint.

These are some considerations: 1. In my opinion, on the contrary, often or rather the "opposite" is the case. Here, for majority of people; they would think "thrice" or none-at all; the notion of putting their ancestor tablet in other people's home. 2. Firstly, as you had metioned; if we were to place ourselves in other's shoe; we would not want to "inconvenience" the "owner" of the home in imposing our "ancestor tablet" in other's home since perhaps we are renting only a room. 3. But, if you are renting the entire home; yes, so long as the tenant does not drill holes; and they bring in an altar plus gods and/or ancestor tablet; this has been done before. 4. But if the house is still stayed in by an old couple and the tenant rents a room then; most of us don't feel comfortable with this arrangement. 5. This may be far fetched; but often, if there are other immediate relatives; living in Singapore, it is up to the tenant to negotiate with his/her sister/brother or other family members to "park" the ancestor tablet at their home instead. This is only the right thing to do. 6. As a last resort, often if it is just symbolic an ancestor tablet; could be considered. However, if it is urn containing ashes.. then best that "these people (the tenant)" buy a niche at one of the colomburian and house it there and then.

1. In my opinion, there is a "third-method". 2. This method is takes into consideration the overall shape of the interior layout. 2.1. For example, if the outline of the unit looks oval; then why not draw an exact oval outline of the layout plan and from there find the centerpoint. Please see attachment. 2.2. After doing so, becase this unit has an overly long entrance passage way, often this can slightly change the center-of-gravity. 2.3. Thus in this example, to fine tune or compensate, I have moved the "center-of-gravtiy" to the location marked by the GREEN arrow. 3. In my opinion, for those who fear of getting the centerpoint wrongly or vastly wrong; then may consider this method. For example, one can fold the sheet into two or middle and with a scissors cut out half the outline and after doing so, unfold the two halves and one gets to see the oval shape with the folded outline which is the middle point. Fold the other half...

1. Personally, I love to visualise the "center-of-gravity" of just any layout plan. 2. For this rather oval cum handle (main entrance passage way) type of layout plan; 3. In the first example, I try to visualise the larger outline and where to place the boundary. 4. In this 2nd example, I call this method "think small" or think petit: and try to visualise the layout from a smaller perspective or smaller inner area. Please see attachment. 5. After comparing this example with the first example; I found that it seems like the centerpoint (in my opinion) is identical at marking "A". Thus, I personally feel that marking "A" seems a better choice of the center-of-gravity for this layout plan. 6. Of course, the best method is to photo-copy the layout, paste it onto a cardboard and cut-out the exact outline and balance it on a pin. In both my examples, I am using "personal feel and estimate".

In my opinion, based on the best guess of centre-of-gravity using the "eye-ball plus feel" I believe if one were to place the outline of the layout on a card-board; the best guest is that the centrepoint (or centre-of-gravity) should lie between the range of marking(S) "A" or "B". Please see attachment. If so, the centerpoint in this layout should (NEVER) be inside the utility room. The center of the house should be just outside the fringe of the utility room.

These are some considerations: 1. Based on a quick glance and using the "eye-ball" method; most likelyhood the centrepoint is as marked in PURPLE = please see attachment. 2. However, for some people, the centrepoint or rather the center-of-gravity would normally be along the range in blue between the range of marking "A" to "B" thereabouts.

Not only it is bad to renovate at EAST sector this year:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=28295&new= But also, homes facing east direction; has a double wammy in that the Tai Sui (Grand Duke) and the nasty Five Yellow #5 is at the facing direction E2.

In my opinion, these are some considerations:- 1. Reference resource: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=30085&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em 2. The climax of your woes leading to this year is that for this year, #5 (Five Yellows) and Grand Duke (Tai Sui) is at your facing direction E2. 3. Generally, things should get better closer to November onwards as the next year's qi gets stronger and stronger. 4. Thus, you shouldcorrect to say thatthe home should still be Period 7; butstacked against your luck this year is the influence of untimely bad stars at the frontage ofthe direction of your home@ E2 facing...

These are some considerations: 1. You should check what type of bagua mirror you are using. 2. If you do a search under this forum; there are already lots of resouces on the type of mirrors: 2.1 In GENERAL, the mirror that you should be using; in modern times is a conVEX mirror. 2.2 In the past, perhaps, it was harder to mould a conVEX mirror; often especially in the 1950s to 1960s -1970's the most common mirrors are the FLAT type. 3. The best mirror, to use today to deflect poison arrow or sha qi is the conVEX mirror. While in the past the FLAT type is the only version available thus in the past, there was no choice but use this version : which often has a bagua trigram on the outer ring and a small flat mirror in the middle of this ba gua. 4. For poison arrows never use the conCAVE mirror. As it's purpose is to "capture" e.g. good scenery or meant for a location with missing area or corner. 5. As to a mirror facing main door; frankly, if you were to post this question to various Feng Shui practitioners, you may get different or differing views or answers. 5.1. For example, a geomancer may argue that it is good to place a mirror inside the home; as when one opens the door; the mirror will be an additional safeguard as it will reflect back the tree trunk away from the home. 5.2. On the flip side; one may have to check the flying star number(s) at that sector. if the sector is not good; then the mirror is said or can be said to reflect further "bad luck". For example, if the sector has #5 misfortune and sickness + #2 sickness; it is said that not so good to place a mirror to further inflame the sector. Therefore, in this area; there can be controversy in the use of the mirror.

1. The best way to ascertain the answer to your question is if possible; plot a flying star chart. 2. Check what is the Flying Stars at the centrepoint of the home or apartment. 3. Often, after ploting the flying star number(s); there are usually two possible outcomes:- 3.1. OUTCOME ONE: If the flying star numbers are not so good e.g. Mountain Star #5 with Water Star #9; then it is good that this is a utility room. If it is a utility room; one can "lock it up" when not in use. If it ispurely a maid's bedroom; then can't help it, often the door may need to be opened to allow air to flow into the room when she is in it. (Don't want her to fall sick due to stagnant air flow. 3.2. OUTCOME TWO: If the flying stars are very auspicious and if they are trapped at the centrepoint of the home. THUS, in this case, the REVERSE is true. Instead of locking up the utility room; hopefully this is a walkway or passage way. So that the good stars are not inadvertenly locked up. Here, if it is a store or utility, then to answer your question; not that good as the good qi is "wasted" as it is trapped at the centrepoint.

Under symbolism in Feng Shui; the best way to redress the concern is:- http://forum.geomancy.net/events/CDL_Talk_2/cdl_talk_2_slide_52.htm Usually sorry to add the pun "sane people don't place a partition" between their bed and the bedroom door especially if the bedroom is miserably small. Here, a partition if it is solid (air-tight) would often cause "stagnant qi" area for those sleeping at the "corner" closest to the partition wall. This is more of a concern than what you mentioned although it is equally not so good sounding..

In my opinion, you may have taken too large a shoe to fill. In your case, it is like in real life, you may have to employ a consultant for your project. This is a fact of life. Thus frankly, resources for your thesis, will not come with a silver spoon or any spoon. Good Luck.

These are some considerations:- 1. I would agree if the logic was because if one has a narrow or small living room, such an L-shaped sofa may not go well with the interior decor, that is all. 2. A sofa is always low height and I don't see the logic that it may result in an in-balance due to = sharp corner. 3. If one says that then, logically; rectangular dining tables or even squarish rectangular coffee table (if one buys the above argument implies that these are greater threats. 4. In Singapore, in my opinion, I often encounter modern homes with l-shaped sofas. At least 3 out of ten homes have them as this is like a lazy bed in thr living room.

In my opinion, what you mentioned should often be regarded more to do with the interior decor e.g. preference than Feng Shui of the sofa. In Feng Shui, what is more important perhaps than the shape is the colour. For example; certain areas may not accept too much RED or GREEN colour. Under common sense; there was some scientific fact that mosqitoes prefer BLUE colour. Thus, if one stays at the ground level or low floors; perhaps may avoid blue sofa. In theory, of course, colours and shapes are associated with different elements:- http://talk.geomancy.net

Just as we had understood: placing tissue paper packets on a table means someone will be occupying the table soon... Look at these photos! This group places umbrellas for the same thing!

1. I refer to the attached example: Example THREE as the "lazy person method: or simply the no passion in work type of method. 2. Often, this method is used by some Geomancers who hire staff to prepare reports for them. 3. And, if one look at the attachment carefully, this method of finding the centre-point is indeed a no-brainer senario: Find all the corners and join each opposite corners to determine the centre-point. 4. I believe in this way, the Geomancer do not need to have their staff breathing behind their backs all the time to check with them: Did I correctly get the centre-point right?" 5. However, in my opinion; this type of method may be used especially if the home or apartment is towards circular or oval type of shape or star shaped (if any) type of layout. 5.1 Otherwise, examples ONE, TWO and even your layout seems much better than the attached Example Three. 6. Personally, I won't recommend this method especially if the layout is more or less rectangular in shape. As one can see, the center-point seems unreal as it is shifted so much to the left side. Unlike examples ONE and TWO and even your determined centre-point which is along an imaginery line just that they are a few gradiants away from each other...

1. Please see my comments in the attached illustrations: Example ONE and Example TWO. 2. Majority of the time; many of us more often than not; visualise only Missing areas. 3. Many or rather the majority often don't seem to see "protusions" (if any). 4. The other kindergarten type is to print out an outline of the layout; place it on a card-board and try to balance it on a pin to find the center-of-gravity (British = centre; American = center -- who cares!) 5. In my opinion; most likely if one does Para 4; most likely it should be close to Example ONE. Where the missing area(s) often should be equal to the protusion(s). 6. In the example(s) One and Two; YELLOW = missing areas and LIGHT BLUE = protusion(s) 7. The good news is that because this unit has missing areas on each side of a "rectangle"; your marking of the centre-point is also very close to examples ONE and TWO. 7.1. One good thing about this layout plan is that it is pretty rectangularish. As such, in my opinion; whatever method one uses; or rather the margin of "error" is low and for sure; so long as one reasonably get it ok looking; the centre-point would normally not deviate too much along an imaginary line. 7.2. In your example, the only thing to take note is that I believe one should also remember not to discount the possibility of a partial protusion. (As shown in examples one and two). It is good that you had considered to ignore the small protusion on the left side. (bay window area). 7.3. Protusions need not be so clear-cut as much as a room space. It can be part of any "protuding" space.

One of the traditional pastimes of Singaporeans is the rearing, display and meets to bring these birds together... However, rearing birds in a cage often does not go down well with many Chinese. As many felt that birds should be let off and not caged up.

These are some considerations: 1. If one's unit is along the common corridor; no choice; for safety reasons, such windows have to be sliding panels. As casement windows if fully opened can be a safety hazard. 2. The disadvantage of sliding windows is that often many of such windows have a fixed panel where all the windows slide towards it. 3. From a Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; a casement window is advantages at the exterior of an apartment that is 2nd storey or higher...

Indeed, this is a friendly way of placinglamp posts @ HDB Punggol Arcadia, Punggol Place

Location: Corporation Drive / Kang Ching Road area Most likely residents staying close (facing the coffee shop) had appealed to the coffee shop owners to put up the sign.... PLEASE LOWER YOUR VOICE AFTER 10.00 PM. THANK YOU

No, this is not an L-shaped floor plan. Please see attachment.

1. As previously mentioned; what I had mentioned really has more to do with common sense or rather "Common sense Feng Shui ". 2. In many homes: apartments, private units, landed property bedrooms; one often sees a side beam as shown under the attachment. 3. In this example, there are TWO bedrooms. And the beds are positioned slightly differently: one with the bed head against wall and the other the bed is parallel towards the wall. Each bedroom encounters a side beam = so what? No big deal! 4. In this illustration the load of the upper floor(s) is carried down in the BLUE arrows. And these "beams" are simply CONDUITS.