Cecil Lee

Dear Jen, Please refer to the attached illustration. This illustration gives a useful idea of how important "clear space" at the centre-area of the home. Clear space at the centre-area can help the movement of qi (during the entire day). Where during a day, air flow can sometimes come from "one side" e.g. in the day, it can come from the balcony, bedroom area, while the evenings it may come from other areas. It is very good to have a home that has air flow (please see the red lines) all over the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Frankly, this type of question is easy to write. But, never easy to reply to. 2. If you are truly interested in Flying Star Feng Shui, you should take up a course on it. 3. The saying goes " God help those who help themselves". 4. The next best option is to get Paid help from any competent Feng Shui practitioner. Often, here, you have to provide certain inputs to the practitioner. I often emphasied that, this forum is meant as: 1. A catalyst to help one understand Feng Shui 2. For good questions, one can often get a lengthy response. 3. If one goes thru some of the questions which although I had verified or approved but has to do with: My Gua Kua no is .... etc... You will often not see me replying these questions at all. Therefore, I appeal to all users to post constructive questions. And not questions that need me to analyse all the information ... etc... Frankly, in the forum, no one else cares about when a poster was born, select the best homes for them. These are TOO SPECIFC a question to be of any benefit for others. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lola, The good news is that this year, the location of Grand Duke is at South-South West direction and not South direction. If your house is going to be completed this year or early next year (before the next lunar new year); your home is considered a Period 7 home (born or renewed during this period). I personally think that there should not be an issue with `offending' the grand duke for your home. Often, the safest method is for some people is to: 1. Move out during the renovations. 2. If this is not practical or possible, try not to supervise the work done. (For example, don't stand there to watch the ongoing renovation work.) Also wanted Given a landed property, in most cases, water feature is often if done properly pleasing to the eye. In general, based on your description, and on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, the water position looks ok. The only TWO caution are: 1. Do use a compass. Stand at the centre-point of the home. Hopefully, the water position is not located at West compass direction (270 degrees). Here, in many instances, we do not want to inadvertently open the `tiger's' mouth (hungry white tiger's mouth). 2. For a water position outside on the right side is still ok. But avoid having it inside the home. Here, the belief is that a spouse might have "wandering eyes - and may go into a extra-marital relationship." Hmmm.. your house sounds lovely! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The best option here is - not to cause more problems with the profile of the development. Here, try to as possible, have the shape of the building in a rectangular shape. Avoid odd shapes like U, circle shapes etc... Proper landscaping of the development can help. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Adeline, 1. Although you are a strong metal and husband is a weak water person - a water position is still acceptable. However, we found that 3. In a home, if there is a "leak" sometimes, we cannot go head-on to try to fix this leak. For some leaks, we may have to leave it alone or do something else - other than using a water position. 4. In your situation, and based on both your ba zi, I mentioned that it is still OK for you to use a water position. But, often, the best site should be chosen. And not just because, it has to be placed at a location - to plug a leak. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, 1. The key ingredient to understanding this is not so much as "how big" or "how wide" the free space is but rather the key word here is "THE FLOW OF QI (CHI)". 2. "Points-of-entry" Where possible a home should have as many as 3-4 points-of-entry. For example, in apartments; many good apartments e.g. Point-Block flats, have at least three facing directions or directions where air can flow into the home. For example, one area is the balcony area, the other is the main door area, the other is from the kitchen. The other is from the bedrooms etc... The more air entry and exit points, the better for a home. As it allows qi or air to circulate (healthy) in a home. 3. Coming back to the centrepoint. Frankly, I don't care whether or want to measure how big or wide the centre clear space is. BUT rather, with a clear space at the centrepoint; and depending on the time-of-day, air from various directions (windows) or openings can flow thru the home, passing thru / via centrepoint towards other areas; and vice-versa. This is truly, the meaning of a classic case of good air/qi flow. 4. Conclusion: When we look at a home, we should thus look at the bigger picture - and relate it to `qi flow'. For example, it is not about buying a vehicle. But rather, making sure that e.g. the vehicle is safe to ride in. Herein lies the difference.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bernard, 1. In the past, I had asked users here to apply a "Three-Step-Approach". Step 1: What is the purpose of the concept? (Or each concept) Step 2: What are it's strengths? Step 3: What are it's weakness? 2. It is best to note down, each concept with reference to these three questions (above). 3. For example, under the Eight House Theory, if one does not spent time at a specific sector, there is nothing else (nor magical) even if a sector is auspicious - based on this concept - one has to spent time at the sector. 4. Distinctively, we humans have our birth chart (Ba Zi or Pillars of Destiny). And homes also has it's specific birth chart based on Flying Star Feng Shui. Equally important considerations are: the Shapes and Forms - both internal and external of a home. As well as the need for qi to circulate within a home. 5. Thus, if one looks closely at the statements made under Para 4; on the surface, we can say to prioritize. But in actual fact; the key success has to do with the "integration of all these factors". Good Feng Shui is about scoring as much marks from all sectors - and also to fix-the-leaks (if any), first! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, such products has more to do with "Human factors", than Earth Luck. Many of the products sold on the market are too commercialised to be of any use. It has all to do with the `mind'. Often, many people would buy such products, place it for a while (see that it does not work), chuck them aside. Before all these takes place, it seems to collect dust (first). Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Sanjay, 1. In my opinion, the most logical approach is based on the "reflective concept". 2. What this means is that in Feng Shui, we now often see buildings with highly reflective (sun-x) coated glass. These glass surface on these buildings are highly reflective. And in Feng Shui, this can become a sha qi to others. 3. Thus, like the idea of the ba gua mirror (reflecting back bad luck etc..) a shiny glass e.g. window mirror is one resort. 4. The other `last resort' situations are: 4.1 Often in Taiwanese Feng Shui, plants or trees are commonly used. Is there a possibility of planting plants to reduce the sha qi. As this is based on the concept: "If it is not seen, it is no longer a threat" 5. As a final resort, day curtains or blinds can be drawn at the window area (which allows light) but acts as a screen. 6. Sometimes in "Hong Kong Feng Shui" method, a water feature i.e. semi-circular shape radiating outwards of the home is used to reduce the sha qi. In some instances, this beneifits the home (if a water position is good at the location) as well as (hopefully) reduces the sha qi. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tuck Shing, Frankly, this is communal living. But, as a last resort, try to check with your town council whether there are any recourse e.g. can the neighbour, hang the urn closer to their front door? If you are in speaking terms (for now) with your neighbour, and if it is possible for them to hang it closer to their door, try to do so. For example, do you have a religion yourself? For example, some Christians are against hanging of urns etc.. From a Feng Shui point of view, (in my opinion), where possible, the mouth of your house e.g. main door should not be `cut' e.g. by the length of the string / wire as it would seem to `cut' or slice your main door into two. Since the urn is often copper material (representing metal) as a last resort, you may like to hang a red cloth over your main door (if you are a free thinker or taoist or buddhist). The red cloth representing fire element to us Chinese is firstly auspicious colour. Secondly, fire element helps to control metal. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. As a REALLY LAST RESORT, never take on the IDEA of "making the urn" suddenly disappear! Sometimes; how we wish a neighbour's poison arrow can disappear HINT: stolen. Once or twice, they will often give up. But, for such things as URNS - it is unthinkable of doing such things.. Thus, must totally ERASE this idea!

Dear Veronica, 1. Regardless of the situation, it is essential for an air conditioner to have the most direct path to two key areas: 1.1. the outdoor compressor unit or the balcony where the compressor is located 1.2. a way to channel condensed water to the nearest bathroom for drainage. 2. Opting for the shortest route is advisable because, over time (typically 2 years or more, depending on usage and environment), the drainage pipes of the air conditioner can become blocked by dust, similar to how arteries can become clogged. 3. A shorter route means less piping required for both the refrigerant gas and drainage. 4. In terms of Feng Shui, it is recommended to avoid having the air conditioner's fan coil directly above one's head for two main reasons: 4.1. The air conditioner unit may protrude outwards, which can create discomfort for some individuals, resembling a beam above the head or bed (if the bed is positioned close to the wall). In such cases, adjusting the bed position may be necessary, although not ideal. 4.2. After a few hours of operation, the cold air from the air conditioner tends to sink downwards, leading to discomfort as the cold air blows directly towards the face. This may not be suitable for most people, especially during late hours. This setup might be more suitable for individuals accustomed to cold climates like Eskimos or residents of Siberia. 5. Ideally, the air conditioner should blow air sideways to avoid direct airflow towards the face, particularly since the face contains sensitive organs like the nose and mouth. 6. If placing the air conditioner at the side of the bed is not feasible, the next best option is to position it opposite the bed, especially if the walls are spacious. 7. Following a common-sense approach, some individuals prefer to install the air conditioner above the room's doors. This practice was common in many condominiums in the past as it helps save wall space. 8. For instance, positioned above the bedroom entrance, it does not occupy any additional space. 9. This is particularly evident in the newly constructed two-bedroom condos. This is due to the mandatory "Household Shelter" (bomb shelter); a significant portion of this shelter encroaches on the rest of the living space. In reality, some two-bedroom condos resemble more of a "prison" or detention cell. It is possible that some of these cells could even be larger! (by Silence of the Lamb's standards!) 10. Finally, it is advisable to avoid placing it directly above the toilet door, such as in the master bedroom. Once again, in my view, this is a matter of a "Commonsense approach". Even when we close the toilet door, cold air tends to sink to the floor. Additionally, many toilet doors have gaps at the bottom. Consequently, this air may seep into the toilet, creating a "low pressure zone" just outside the door, leading to the entry of toilet air into the room. 11. Regarding the use of air conditioning, affluent individuals can opt for air conditioning as it aids in air circulation within the household. For those with limited financial resources, a ceiling fan or floor fan may be considered. Those on a very tight budget can resort to using a paper or cloth handheld fan and utilize their own energy for fanning. For individuals with no budget at all, they may contemplate the possibility of nearby banks opening a branch (with automated machines). In such a scenario, if the CCTV cameras are not operational, why not attempt sleeping in these lobbies? | Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, In my opinion, Housing Development Board (HDB) Executive Apartments similar to Executive Units 44 and Unit 56 is "inauspicious". If one looks carefully in the illustration, the edge of the master bedroom toilet (external wall) of Executive Unit 48 is aimed at the frontage area of Unit 44. While Executive unit 52's external wall is aimed at the frontage of Unit 56. Warmest Regards, Cecil Although it is not directly aimed at the main door, it the bulk of the flow is concentrated within the main door area. It will affect the main door since the `cutting' sha qi is wide and "penetrating". Erh.. good luck to those staying at Unit 44 or Unit 56 of Block 502A (12 storeys). A neighbouring Block 503A (13 storeys) also has exactly this configuration. For 503A Executive unit 01 and 13 also face this "situation".

Dear Kath, In fact, having a house number with a `4' in it very common, throughout the world. Given this situation, it boils down to our own personal `thinking'. Frankly don't think too much about it. A house number is hardest if not nearly impossible to change. However, if you live in a landed property, many people, have symbolically `raised' the lettering of their house number e.g. at the main gate pillar etc.. For example, the number raised looks like: 4 6 Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, Please see my comments on this slide. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Can you guess, what I have to say for next Year's Metal Monkey in a Wood Year? By default, next year is a Metal Monkey (Weak Metal Monkey) in a Wood Year. Please look carefully what "shape" the long axe has become after chopping a tree. Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Hey! You made a lucky GUESS! AND IT IS RIGHT!

Dear Anon, 1. Frankly, this question should not be posted in this forum. Since, in my opinion, there is no such cure under Feng Shui. 2. But, seriously, lets hope your neighbour moves away. 3. These are some of the `hints' which has nothing to do with ME or with Feng Shui. So, here goes: 3.1 Wish for more rain. Heavy rain would make sure that your neighour cannot get a puff outside the home. 3.2 Pay a Feng Shui practitioner to "feng shui" your neighbour's home. Make sure, you choose a very Lousy Feng Shui practitioner. One who will cause more harm than good:) 3.3 If all else fails, seriously, get your home air cleaners such as hepa cleaners ...e.g. Honeywell, Sharp plasma etc... 4. Unfortunately, the last resort? Erh? Move-Out. *CLUE* You do not need to be the one who moves out.. Get the idea? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Esther, Knocking the door The idea here is to seek the "spirits" permission to enter the home. But, frankly, not many people does this sort of thing. In fact, it is better not to do so, based on symbolism. Knocking could alternatively seem to "knock" away one's luck even before entering the home. Well, I hope, that by now, you should have a good idea of what to do. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Esther, Firstly, Congratulations! On getting your new keys! If we analyse all the various customs, it is symbolic of "throwing wealth" into the home. For example, Singapore has one of the largest population of Hokkiens (from Fujian Province, China). THE PINEAPPLE Thus, pineapple in Hokkien sounds like " Ong Lye " or "Ong" prosperity. In general, many Hokkiens were told to roll in a pineapple into the home. Thus rolling in of a pineapple or "Ong" (Prosperity) sounds like rolling in LUCK into the home! Depending on one's dialect group, there are various other "Jumping in" or "throwing in" process. As mentioned above, all these have to do with the idea of throwing in "luck" into one's home. Thus, if you were advised to "throw" in a pineapple, *JOKE* you may perhaps, try your luck or make some practises at the bowling alley, first! Just remember that the idea, here is to "roll" not "fly-in" the pineapple. It would be considered very inauspicious if one throws it too hard; where the pineapple simply rolls to the balcony and flys off the home. Here, one's wealth just fly-out of the window. Hows this for bad luck? Therefore, if possible, try to roll it into the home gently. It would be great if it rolls to the "centre" area of the home. Here, wealth will spread to all other rooms. RICE Yes, as mentioned above, since the stable food of the Chinese is rice, than it is natural to go into the home and sprinkle (scatter) rice all around the various rooms of the home. (REMEMBER AGAIN: Don't spill it out of the window). The morale of the story? Erh.. Don't open the window when you do such things. GREEN BEANS Green symbolise the East or rising sun. And again scattering green beans in the home is symbolic of seeding the home (with children). Just imagine - the hope is that green beans sprout in the home .. and this symbolic gesture has to do with this. Erh.. Don't purposely, water them to germinate them. SALT Especially if the house is a second-hand one, often, salt is sprinkled around the home to supposely cleanse away bad qi or old qi. And also sprinkled in the toilet. "Huat Quay" or Rising Cake Some Hokkiens like to bring in this cake. As the Hokkien term "Huat" suggests, it means "prosper". And bringing in this item is symbolic of rise or raise. (Most often, this is brought in during the selection of the move-in date.) I have attached a brief description of what to do during an actual move-in. As opposed to this "getting" the key stage. Some of the procedures mentioned under the attached doc file is often performed during the actual move-in. But, some Chinese prefer to do it during the "getting the key" or first day. While others do it during the actual move-in date. Since your parent suggested "pineapple", I believe, that one of your parents must be a Hokkien. Anyway Hokkiens are more "Ching Chye" or more easy going. Frankly, one do not need to perform this ritual so often. E.g. getting the key stage, move-in stage. As it would seem quite repetitive and not so meaningful. Anyway, if one is the "Kiasu" (scared to lose type) or the "Kiasee" (or die, cannot lose type). there is no harm if one does this all over again and again. THE CANTONESE DIALECT GROUP Some Cantonese like to bring in all a combination of 5 fruits e.g. Mandarin Oranges (which to the Cantonese "KUM" means gold), banana, etc... The Cantonese like to buy a new charcoal stove, light it up, and boil water; (prior before, this, many would go to the sports stadium to practise some high-jump *JUMP). Actually, this is often done DURING THE MOVE-IN DATE. Where, they would jump over the stove (without getting hurt) into the house. THE RELIGIOUS INCLINED Many of those who are taoists, often pray to all the gods at the four corners of their new home. And they offer, incense, burn joss paper etc... This therefore depends on your religious inclinations. If one is a free thinker etc... skip this step. VARIOUS CHINESE DIALECT GROUP As mentioned above, there are so many separate Chinese dialect groups. But as I had mentioned earlier, if we can focus on the "process" they are: 1. Each dialect group likes to bring in something that "sounds-like" - prosperity, bring them good luck, raise, promotion or "gold" into their home. 2. The throwing-in is symbolic of throwing wealth into the home. OTHER RACES? *JOKE* Well, just maybe, the Americans could perhaps throw in "potatoes" or sprinkle "potato chips"; " hot dogs" etc.. For vegetarians, could bring in 5 different types of beans, etc... When to remove or spring clean after sprinkling. It is best not to spring clean on the same day as one sprinkle or spread such things into the home. Some Chinese simply leave the pineapple to "split open" and then throw them away. There were several cases, where this seems to be a very expensive excercise! As these owners owned marble floors. And the juice of the pineapple litterally soak into the floor. KNOCKING THE DOOR BEFORE ENTERING! To be continued .. in the next message....

1. Many business, prior to their opening day, would get a contractor to mount a new signage overhead of their shop. 2. After that, ask their contractor to cover it in a red piece of paper. The signage is only revealed after an auspicious date has been found. 3. It is interesting to note also that, what happens if a company needs to change a signage? 3.1 Some clients would require their contractor to remove the existing sign (BUT NOT BRING IT DOWN YET!). Next another ladder is used to place it on the top ladder step. 3.2 The new signage is being replaced and placed in it's place. 3.3 Once this is done, then the existing signage can be taken down. Please see attachment....

It is common to find many new homes, with semi-circular floor tiles at the frontage of the home... Here, it is considered as the equivalent of the "Ming Tang" or Bright Hall effect....

Dear Leon, "Sector Feng Shui" or simply said - Paying homage to a sector, in my opinion, has the lowest success rate (if any). Even at this basic level, at least considering whether a location is bright (Yang) or dark (Yin) and then determining colour scheme (although) not the best method, but has certainly a higher success rate than enhancing a sector based on it's "so called definition e.g. patriah etc...". Frankly, this type of "Feng Shui" is not practised here. Erh.... " next question, please. " Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks for all your

Dear Everyone, HAPPY DEEPAVALI! Wishing All our Indian friends all over the world; A Happy and Prosperous New Year! May you and your family have HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS ALWAYS! Warmest Regards, Cecil & Robert Lee

Dear Daria, Yes, in my opinion, based on what I understand; is it many practitioners would consider removing the roof (and putting it back i.e. changing it) as a change in Period. Thus, you should consider your parents' home as under Period 7 influence, already. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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