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[jhplee]

I am new to Fung Shui, I am trying to figure out how do I determine the main door or any other door's direction in my apartment? Also, I am a female with such lunar calender; 1972, 8th month, 14 day, between 7.00 a.m. to 8.59 a.m. According to the location of the house that I need, it should be north east, however if my apartment's main door is facing north and the balcony door is facing east, does that mean it is no good? How do I overcome this? Please advise, thanks!

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. The ideal method to find the compass direction of the main door is to stand at the centrepoint of the house and measure the compass direction of the main entrance door.
This URL has an example of how compass readings can be done using an ordinary compass:
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm
Do take note that whichever method you follow both here or elsewhere, do try to follow the `instructions' closely and in total.
This is because, if one actually buys a Luo Pan or Chinese compass, the readings are taken facing the main door from outside of the house and readings is done of the `sitting' and `facing' directions.
Therefore, do not read `Step 1' of the above link and apply " Step 2 " under a different method. It is like taking medicine. We do not read the label on another medicine while taking the medicine we hold on our hands. (It does not make sense here.) Normally, if all methods are done properly, it will result in the same results or conclusion.

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According to the location of
the house that I need, it
should be north east, however
if my apartment's main door is
facing north and the balcony
door is facing east, does that
mean it is no good?
2. If you are applying the Eight House theory, where there are four good and four inauspicious directions:

a. Please note what are the intangible force at the main entrance and your bedroom. And other sectors which you spent time at e.g. living room. But more importantly, it should be the bedroom.
For the main door, it will `reflect' how suitable are you to your house. For example, `death/disaster' intangible force at the main door would imply that the house is the `least' suitable to a person.
b. Your balcony door should not have a major impact. But more importantly, the house should also comply to Shapes and Form School.
For the main door, it should not open immediately towards the balcony at the opposite end. There should not be a free flow of `air' (Qi) in a direct path between the main door which exits out to e.g. the balcony or the back area. Qi must be able to circulate gently in the house.
c. It is best to superimpose the Eight House template on your layout plan and as mentioned above, check in particular, the intangible force affecting u in the bedroom and at the main entrance.
For a detailed instruction on how to use the Eight house, please follow this link:
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm (How to do an Eight House Chart)
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house2.htm (Explanation)
As you are new to Traditional Feng Shui, do take your time to understand more importantly, the purpose of each concept. Here, you should also understand the strength and weakness of each concept.
By doing so, you will have laid a strong foundation in understanding and applying proper concepts.
More importantly, find out which concepts that have been `tried' and `tested' to work most of the time. Apply these. While discarding/avoid concepts that do not work most of the time. Many of these concepts are discussed within this forum.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 2/13/00 1:31:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I am new to Fung Shui, I am
trying to figure out how do I
determine the main door or any
other door's direction in my
apartment? Also, I am a female
with such lunar calender;
1972, 8th month, 14 day,
between 7.00 a.m. to 8.59 a.m.
According to the location of
the house that I need, it
should be north east, however
if my apartment's main door is
facing north and the balcony
door is facing east, does that
mean it is no good? How do I
overcome this? Please advise,
thanks!