Roof garden, doors facing stairs, fu dogs...

[myfs_93878]

Dear Master Lee,
I need your advise on three topics:
1) I have a roof garden , is it wise to have a small garden landscape with waterfall or fish pond since I am at the top of the block, will this means water flowing downwards which is bad?
2) What should I do as my front doors is facing my staircase?
3)Can I put two small Fudog at the front of my main entrance on the floor?
4)My element is Earth and my wife is Fire, whatever location that is good for her is not good for me, so how do we go about arranging our furnitures , display , etc...
looking forward to your kind assistance.
Best regards
Richard

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Richard,
Please see below:-

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On 6/23/2003 10:37:10 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
I need your advise on three
topics:
1) I have a roof garden , is
it wise to have a small garden
landscape with waterfall or
fish pond since I am at the
top of the block, will this
means water flowing downwards
which is bad?

In general, this should not be an issue.
I have lots of clients who own bungalows and they do have water positions above their homes. Often, they have a terrace area here, and water plus plants keep the roof `cool'.
Often, if this is a new development; the structural engineer would have factored the load in kilonewtons. And if the roof can take the load, this is acceptable.
The only issue is that it is best that a pond should have some shade else the fish could end up being `cooked' by the hot sun.
In addition, water drainage should be efficient such that; if there is a heavy rainfall, excess water in the pond should be drained properly.
Where possible, the pond should be located such that it shares one external wall. Here, this implies that it is not at the centrepoint of the home where often, this is the weakest area i.e. few if any columns to support such a heavy structure. But again, this is subject to structural integrity of the roof load.

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2) What should I do as my
front doors is facing my
staircase?

Often, a decorative screen is used here. The test is to stand at the main door; looking inwards. If one cannot see the staircase, this is no longer a threat.

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3)Can I put two small Fudog at
the front of my main entrance
on the floor?

Two fu dogs is still acceptable provided they are plump and has a smiling face.
Often, try to go for white ones. Often a red ribbon with a pearl is placed on the collar of each fu dog.
Often placing it on the floor reminds one of placing it at a temple entrance or some shopping centre.
Often, if you have a gate; the most common (tested) method is to place them on the twin pillars of the main gate.

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4)My element is Earth and my
wife is Fire, whatever
location that is good for her
is not good for me, so how do
we go about arranging our
furnitures , display , etc...

Frankly, based on your description, you are a long, long way from understanding the Ba Zi or Eight Characters.
Try to do more homework into this area:
1. Weak or Strong element?
2. What is your binding element etc...
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[myfs_93878]

Dear Master Lee,
Thank you for your reply. I was surprised that you reply so fast even with your busy schedule.
Maybe, I should be more precise with my descriptions.
I am staying in a condominium.
I just bought an EC penthouse situated at the 13th floor and according to some Fengshui books , it is stated that " Water at a high level will breaks its banks and overflow and that means symbol of money going out" , so I am afraid that if I put a small landscape with a small pond at the roof garden on the 2nd storey, this will not be good. Does this also apply to having an aquarium in the
1st level of my unit as well?
Concerning the Fu dogs, since I am staying in an apartment , I do not have a gate, that was why I asked if I could have it on the floor at the main entrance?
If I do not used a Fu dogs, can I used other symbol like the Unicorn , Dragon Horse, etc..?
Lastly, yes I am a long way from understanding Ba Zhi, in fact I just picked up Feng shui recently on my trip to UK by reading a book in the plane and was hooked onto Fengshui.
May I know , how much does your company charged to do a fengshui evaluation at my place? I hope you have a special price for your member.
Best regards
Richard

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On 6/23/2003 10:52:04 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Richard,
Please see below:-
On 6/23/2003 10:37:10 AM, Richard Tan
wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
I need your advise on three
topics:
1) I have a roof garden , is
it wise to have a small garden
landscape with waterfall or
fish pond since I am at the
top of the block, will this
means water flowing downwards
which is bad?
In general, this should not be an issue.
I have lots of clients who own bungalows
and they do have water positions above
their homes. Often, they have a terrace
area here, and water plus plants keep
the roof `cool'.
Often, if this is a new development; the
structural engineer would have factored
the load in kilonewtons. And if the roof
can take the load, this is acceptable.
The only issue is that it is best that a
pond should have some shade else the
fish could end up being `cooked' by the
hot sun.
In addition, water drainage should be
efficient such that; if there is a heavy
rainfall, excess water in the pond
should be drained properly.
Where possible, the pond should be
located such that it shares one external
wall. Here, this implies that it is not
at the centrepoint of the home where
often, this is the weakest area i.e. few
if any columns to support such a heavy
structure. But again, this is subject to
structural integrity of the roof load.
2) What should I do as my
front doors is facing my
staircase?
Often, a decorative screen is used here.
The test is to stand at the main door;
looking inwards. If one cannot see the
staircase, this is no longer a threat.
3)Can I put two small Fudog at
the front of my main entrance
on the floor?
Two fu dogs is still acceptable provided
they are plump and has a smiling face.
Often, try to go for white ones. Often a
red ribbon with a pearl is placed on the
collar of each fu dog.
Often placing it on the floor reminds
one of placing it at a temple entrance
or some shopping centre.
Often, if you have a gate; the most
common (tested) method is to place them
on the twin pillars of the main gate.
4)My element is Earth and my
wife is Fire, whatever
location that is good for her
is not good for me, so how do
we go about arranging our
furnitures , display , etc...
Frankly, based on your description, you
are a long, long way from understanding
the Ba Zi or Eight Characters.
Try to do more homework into this area:
1. Weak or Strong element?
2. What is your binding element etc...
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Richard,
Please see below:-

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On 6/25/2003 10:28:43 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
Thank you for your reply. I
was surprised that you reply
so fast even with your busy
schedule.
Maybe, I should be more
precise with my descriptions.
I am staying in a condominium.
I just bought an EC penthouse
situated at the 13th floor and
according to some Fengshui
books , it is stated that "
Water at a high level will
breaks its banks and overflow
and that means symbol of money
going out" , so I am afraid
that if I put a small
landscape with a small pond at
the roof garden on the 2nd
storey, this will not be good.
Does this also apply to having
an aquarium in the
1st level of my unit as well?

In authentic heaven and earth luck assessment, here are the main considerations:
1. It would be a disadvantage for a weak fire or strong water person especially the breadwinner to have a water position inside his / her home.
2. In authentic Feng Shui; the true `meaning' or the closest to a wealth corner for a water position is thru the application of Flying Star Feng Shui. For example, locations that have #6 or #7 and if the condition - is applicable; can exist with water position.

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Concerning the Fu dogs, since
I am staying in an apartment ,
I do not have a gate, that was
why I asked if I could have it
on the floor at the main
entrance?
If I do not used a Fu dogs,
can I used other symbol like
the Unicorn , Dragon Horse,
etc..?

Often, and depending on the Managing Agents or later, the MCST; such areas are common property. And, some condos have strict rules on placing anything at the common area even if - it is a `private' area.
Frankly, such things are unhealthy, since, ultimately, they get dirty easily etc....
The most popular twin pairs are - a pair of lions. But again, these must be plumb, smiling.
In the past messages, I have mentioned which pair belongs to the left or right side. Do a search, to find out more.
It is interesting to note also; that in the past, an official's rank can also be seen on the number of humps on the forehead of a lion. The more humps or (lines) on the forehead of the lion suggests a high ranking one.

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Lastly, yes I am a long way
from understanding Ba Zhi, in
fact I just picked up Feng
shui recently on my trip to UK
by reading a book in the plane
and was hooked onto Fengshui.
May I know , how much does
your company charged to do a
fengshui evaluation at my
place? I hope you have a
special price for your member.

Please refer to this url:
http://www.geomancy.net/consultation/consult-home/home-onsite-audit.htm
We have already made our fee affordable.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil