Main door, toilet, staircase, master bedroom

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Hoa Luong,
Please see below:-

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On 1/31/2002 3:49:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Now that I know where the
center of my house. I have a
few more questions:
1) Is the direction for my
bedrooms related to the house
center? Example, my master
bedroom is located in the
southwest sector of the house
and my master bathroom is
located in the south sector of
the house. Can I assume that
my master bedroom faces
southwest and my master
bathroom faces south?

Yes. From the centre-point of your house and with the use of an ordinary compass,
if your master bedroom face south-west then this should be correct. Or if the compass shows
that your bathroom is at south direction then this is correct.

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2) The master bedroom is
right above 1/3 portion of the
garage. Is that bad and
what's the cure?

There is no cure for this. Please refer to a recent message that I had replied to on this same
subject. Actually one can do a SEARCH in the forum for key words like " Kitchen " and the following will show up:-
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Topic: Cures for Bedroom Over Garage? (2 of 3), Read 56 times
Conf: Free Advice (General Topics)
From: Cecil Lee
Date: Monday, January 28, 2002 06:05 AM
Dear Ben,
Please see below:-

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On 1/28/2002 1:59:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Thank you for your lengthy
replies I read your forum
daily and my knowledge of Feng
Shui increases with each
passing day.

I am glad that you found the resources onn this website useful.
Yes, in many instances, some of the more `modern' Feng Shui concepts use commonsense approach.
For example, a bedroom above the garage is quite similar to the concept of the bedroom above the kitchen (in some ways):
1. It is similar because, it was felt that in case a vehicle `caught fire' the flames would rise into the bedroom.
As we all know, unless it is a deliberate attempt or arson; the chance of a stationary vehicle catching fire is rare.
2. Concept that there is empty space below e.g. the master bedroom.
With modern construction methods and properly supervised stage(s) of construction; assuming that the house has been properly certified by a competent consultant to ensure that it can withstand the normal weight of loading on the columns; there should no longer be an issue of such a structure ever collapsing.
If the above are addressed properly, I feel that this should be fine.
Although in the Flying Star Theory for Highrise building; each level is said to have a different influence of Qi. For those who are interested to find out what is the significance of your flat or apartment on the different levels; feel free to use the Free Flying Star Highrise Building report at http://www.geomancy-online.com
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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I was talking about Feng Shui
with a friend of mine and I
pointed out to him that his
masterbedroom above his garage
is not considered good Feng
Shui. I don't remember the
exact reason why it is
negative but I thought it had
something to do with not being
on a stable foundation. If
that is the logic, wouldn't
having a masterbedroom on any
level of a house other than
the first level not be good?
Also, would there be a cure
for such a situation? I don't
know the severity of this but
I'm sure it's not as bad as
living at a T or End of a
Street.

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Back to your question:-

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3) The master bathroom's
toilet is right above the
front door (which sits in the
South "spook" sector and my
gua number is seven). I know
this is bad, but what is the
cure for this?
4) My prosperity sector is
northwest and it's right in
the middle of the 1/2 bath
(downstairs) and 2nd full bath
(upstairs). My finances seem
going downhill lately.
Besides closing the toilet
doors, is there anything else
I can do to fix this problem?

In several recent messages, I recommend those who are interested to apply Feng Shui to use a Three-step approach:-
Step 1: What is the aim or purpose of the concept and theory;
Step 2: What is it's strength;
Step 3: What is it's weakness;
It is useful to use the Eight House Theory e.g. to find a new house and where possible choose houses that are suitable
to the person or their family. Otherwise, once one had already bought or lived in a house, there is not much one can
do if the various sectors are inauspicious to spent time at.
I also mentioned that each specific concept or theory can only do so much. Up to what it specifies.
For example, if one has a large family but bought a small saloon car. How can we then expect this small saloon car to be
able to accomodate e.g. a family of 7 persons? Even if one wants to squeeze all family members in this small saloon car;
this is impossible! Even if one tie them on the roof or shaft them into the small boot.
Therefore, how can this be? How can we ever do such things? Impossible.
We therefore have to be realistic as to the expectations of each concept or theory.

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5) According to shape and
form FS, the staircase should
not be in the center of the
house. Well, mine is right in
the center of my house. What
can I do to fix this?
Relocate the stairs is out of
question.

There is not much one can do as a fix. It is like the toilet at the centre-point. The only recourse is to move e.g. the
toilet. Usually, the ideal situation is where the stairs is at the side of the house and it has a few turns.

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6) Outside, my front door
directly faces a big tree.
What should I do? I cannot
cut the tree down because it's
not mine.

Again, other than chopping down the tree, really or frankly - nothing much can be done here other than make a complaint
if the tree is not trimmed.

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7) Inside, my front door
directly faces a big window.
I have placed a big palm tree
in front of the window. This
area, by the way, is my living
room (which is in the East
"death" sector). I have a big
BLACK lacquer screen made out
of wood. Would this big BLACK
lacquer screen be appropriate
to place between the door and
window?
Apologies, but I am trying to figure out what is your rationale for thinking that a window can be a poison arrow
towards your main entrance door. Usually, I understand if the poison arrow is e.g. a pointed corner of a neighbour's
house or roof. But I am not too clear about the door and window. Appreciate if you can elaborate, if I truly missed the point.
Also in this area is
a big brick fireplace. Since
wood (East sector) is in
conflict with Brick (earth),
what can I do to cure this if
it is a problem?

Frankly, it is good to understand the Three-Step approach or Step 1, 2 and 3; I had elaborated earlier about any concept.
What you had mentioned is too general to be of use as a `cure'. For example East = wood; North = water etc...
Here, this is too general a concept and not personalised to everyone. For example, it is like trying to enhance the interior of the house;
where all the external of the house is (for e.g.) crumbling or leaking.
Fix the leak:-
Here are a few guidelines. Again, it is best to try to note the Three Step approach. Such as what is the purpose or aim of each concept/theory...
Usually, the best method to fix `leaks' are:-
1. Flying Star Chart - the `clue' here is that it is used to look at the BIRTH CHART of the house and CURE it.
2. Pillars of Destiny Personal chart - it determines one's ELEMENT and STRENGTH. And can be used to ENHANCE a person.
From the above, we can see that when many of us talk about CURE(S); we are looking at the wrong theory i.e. Eight House and assume that there is a
cure for it. Did we look else where? Since Flying Star Chart looks at the birth chart of the house - it can be used to cure the house.
Personally, I often, refer to the Three-Step approach when replying to questions on this forum. It certainly help me to remain focused in particular what one concept or theory
can or cannot do.

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8) last but not least, do you
ever go to the USA for
consultation?

Yes, currently only on special invitations or private visits to clients for specific audits e.g. developers developing a new building. For those who can help to organise a group session e.g. course in their country, can check with me.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil