Cecil Lee

Dear Lana, In my opinion, it is best that you dispel with "Feng Shui" for the time being. Let me elaborate.... If one is currently facing financial problems; the worst senario is to depend on the `type' of Feng Shui that you are practising. The majority of what you are practising is: the wrong type of Human/Man Luck. I understand many of us want to feel comfort by placing things in our homes, just because we read that it "might work". We can draw a parallel to some people who when faced with difficulties "drown" themselves with food. Placing figurines etc.. does not work! In fact, if we look at it carefully, all the best human luck is/are Free! I often mentioned that we do not go into a vicious cycle: "Placing some object" and waiting for money to drop from the sky. But rather, in light of the adversity, try to be together or `bond' as much as we can. It does not matter if both Gua (Kua) are not the same. Gua is but only one of the many, many puzzles. Don't because of "Gua thing" and ruin your lives unnecessary. In fact, it is best that you erase all you read about Gua. Since, this is another `upset' in your life. My personal advise is: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! Going forward, it is best that given your current situation and in my opinion, the inadequate knowledge of the three trinity of the Chinese system: Heaven Luck Earth Luck Human (Man) Luck without proper understanding of all three and how to manage them; my best advise is for you to stop looking at " Feng Shui" all together. Even in Feng Shui, I have known many who do not have good Earth Luck (Feng Shui) but make the best of their Human Luck (love/sharing)... remember your wedding vows? Our wedding vows exactly echoes some of the virtues of "Human / Man Luck " for a couple. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glyn, 1. Frankly, based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui it is not advisable to place a bed next to the window(s): 1.1 Often, the window next to where one person sleeps could be closed. Or if open, can bring `drafts' of air to those sleeping close to the window. 1.2 A better Shapes and Form arrangement is as shown under the attachment. 1.3 Here, the bed has a back support and away from the `elements' (window). Since, you had also mentioned that there is no toilet at this location. 1.4 Is the bedroom door at the middle or at the side. This is not a main issue unless one sleeps with the legs facing the bedroom door (in this situation, it is akin to bringing out the coffin). I hope this is not the position, that you were mentioning when you wanted to move the entire bed to the `other south side'. 1.5 Which ever, place the door is, and if the legs face the door, again this is inauspicious. 2. In my view, you may have to `scrap' the positioning based on Eight House/ 4 good/bad vs Shapes and Forms. In my opinion, Shapes and Forms often should take precedence over "Eight House". 3. For example, the layout shown, has the bedhead without a solid support; the bed position does not invite good qi flow. But on the contrary, it is disadvantages to sleep next to the windows. 4. It is also not favourable to sleep with the bedroom door behind us. Warmest Regards, Cecil 2. I cannot see the actual door; but is the door at the middle of the room

Dear Jennifer, I am glad that you found tips on house hunting useful. Part I: Palm Haven Location: Palm Grove Avenue Developer: CapitaLand Tenure: 999 years Total Units: 48 with 2 rooms of 99 to 100 sq m and 3 rooms with PES 115 to 150 sq m. And penthouse with 170-215 sq m. Overall, the most pleasant thing about this development is that is 4 storey high and ground units have PES. Such low level apartments are quite `rare' in new developments. Previously, in 2000, most of the units that went on `secondhand sale' were level 2 with psf of around $690. In 2000, some of the 2 bedroom apartments were sold for as high as $700 psf. Last year, the price went down to as low as $624 psf for these 2 bedroom apartments. For the 3 bedroom types, it went as low as $428. But the mean range is between $460 to $620. Overall, in my opinion, I quite like this development especially since it is low height and the location is acceptable (shapes and forms). In terms of value; it is 999 years not entirely freehold. But, in the future e.g. 60 to 80 years from now, there is a much higher chance of the value in `enbloc' sale vs selling each unit alone. And, this is a plus point. But with only 48 units, do check out what is the monthly mainenance fees like. Often, it is higher than a full condo, but should not be more than $350 p/mth else it is on a high side. Warmest Regards, Cecil Really liked your Thanks! Jen.

Dear Anon, It depends on the distance between your main entrance vs your neighbour's (partial) wall. Often, 3 metres distance away is acceptable. Usually, it is best not to be too close because sometimes, the corner of the wall is like a poison arrow aimed towards your main entrance door. And secondly, it is often not too good because qi (air) flow is not smooth. What could be worse are the new generation Punggol flats. Some of these are corner units and the corridor wall is aimed directly into the homes. Depending on the situation, sometimes, potted plants can soften this effect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glyn, Do you have a sketch layout showing this part of the home in relation to the windows (if any); doors and the location of the toilet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yew Hui, Please see below:- I strongly believe that Feng Shui is not only just the interior but equally or more important is the external Shapes and Forms. 2. Even if we are looking at the interior,we should also look at the layout plan. For example, safe shapes are layout plans that are rectangular in shape. Look out for the toilet locations etc.. Here, if one wants like to trickle in, a simple day curtain or even using sun-ex films can be used; such as an opaque film. Where possible try to find out what is the rationalefor theprevous owner selling their unit (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judy, Under the Five Elements concept:- 1. Other than using colour, shapes is another consideration. 2. Thus, circle symbolises metal element. While rectangle or square represents earth. 3. Generally, white, silver, chrome or gold represents metal element. 4. If one takes a close look at a Chinese Luopan, one will notice that it is made up of an external square (represented by earth) and the inner plate is the Heaven plate. 5. The key to understanding here, is that the Heaven (Metal) plate is the key to our life. The Heaven (Metal) circular plate is akin to Heaven's Qi. The Heaven qi is used to conqueror or neutralise earth imbalances e.g. the square plate. 6. This is why, often, any cure used in Feng Shui is the `metal element'. 7. Please note that I had mentioned: Heaven Qi - here, in one way, if we look at `light', light qi is another factor. Often, the light or natural light is one of the qualities of `colour'. 8. If one is not too sure, then,often one should use pastel shades or light colours. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Today, there are still some developers who had folded up. This is not just in Malaysia or in Singapore. A few months back, this developer had uncompleted development and it has become a breeding ground for mosqitoes. Therefore, any land, that has both good or bad Feng Shui, can come down with such a situation. Often, it is sheer `bad luck' which is attributed to the most common situation: downturn in business, leading to cash flow problems for such a developer. Why not, if an experienced FS practitioner finds that the land is OK. A towkay (rich man) may eventually, buy over this land. Hopefully, at a much lower price - due to forced sale or auction. With proper planning, or restart or tear down and rebuilt, there is no issue with the development. Fortunately, most flu virus can be cured. Sincerely hope that the Fast Food FS practitioner did not catch SARs at a late stage:( Often, if the land is `clean', this bad qi (developer - facing financial problems) is not a major concern. What is bad would be a situation where a site was formerly a burial site/kampong and the developer did not `cleanse' properly before foundation work was done. Here, take the example of the condo: Fernwood Towers, located at Junction of Siglap Road/Marine Parade Road http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg:8080/map.jsp?x=38247.668&y=32378.04&star=1&xyfile=&level=7&heading=5000A+MARINE+PARADE+ROAD%2C+LAGUNA+PARK+%28449284%29&oldX=38681.05&oldY=32378.04&postal=449284&Click+Any+Point+To+Centralise+Map.x=200&Click+Any+Point+To+Centralise+Map.y=130 In my opinion, care was not taken, during this project. This lead to a worker crushed by a pile. He had to pay with his life. In my opinion, his book is `too scientific' and some Feng Shui practitioner have infact - brushed his work aside. However, if you have gone thru this forum; where I often mentioned about the North-South (facing-sitting) home vs a East-West home; I often mentioned about radiated light into a home. Even during on-site Feng Shui audits, I have to first understand what type of `light' filters into a bedroom or study. And in the living room, where the West sun comes in - to properly advise the placement of the living room furniture. The following statement comes into my mind always: " You stay, here I don't." Therefore, I have to see how best sitting arrangements should harmonize with the home. Imagine this: Is it fair to ask a client to sit facing say the WEST sun directly?... while looking at the TV set? Even if they do sit at this location, everyone young and old may end up wearing sunglassess! In a bedroom, if the study table is against a west sun directly, little things like a `shiny' magazine or `book' that has shiny pages may cause "astigmatism". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wincash, Please see below:- In the second place, it is good that you advise the inexperience practitioner not to practise looking at dates:) Thirdly, even if one wants to stay in an abandon home; the only rationale I could think of are: 1. A fugitive running away from the law 2. Refugees running away from war 3. A movie company making a film and often, we find the heroes running into abandon homes. What do you think? Often, those who haunt `haunted' houses want to chase humans away from their domain (home). So, why would they want to follow the practitioner home? In the past, or quite recently, I had written about evil people who intentionally "breed" bad spirits. For example, evil Japanese spirits that some pay homage to. There are also some Chinese who also breed baby ghosts etc... Only this `category' i.e. bad spirits that were bred, are the ones we should be worry about. But, take note that these are quite `rare'. Rare because - 99.99 percent of the time, we will never meet such things UNLESS we actively seek them OUT. However, like every occupation, there are occupational hazards. A Geomancer has thus a higher probability to meet these since, he/she often had to survey or audit many homes. Yes, I do believe you when you mentioned an `inexperienced' Feng Shui practitioner if he/she does a survey or audit for an `abandon' home. This is because, even a Geomancer need to make a living. But, however, an experienced Feng Shui practitioner (often) will not do an audit for an abandon home - since very often; (unfortunately) the person who may have hired them would most likely not be able to pay for such a service. (With exceptions of-course). Often the secondary school would be made up of many young active children. Many adults or teachers would give these children a miss! Since, some humans cannot tolerate, noise, activity, naughtyness etc.. Therefore, we can also imagine: If I (am) a ghost or spirit, I would also like humans, steer clear of such children! Unless, of course, a `spirit' that may not have gone thru their Secondary education. Perhaps, just perhaps or maybe, they would like to attend school? What do you think? You are 50-50 correct! Cheers! Cecil

One day, a man was `furiously' thinking of the `cleanest' way to get rid of his wife. (He was having an affair and his mistress had gave him a `dateline' to get rid of his wife.) The man thought of nearly everything but felt that he would most likely be the suspect! He truly wanted to plan and execute a `perfect crime'. He nearly gave up when, one night, he watched the news of how foreign maids often cleaned windows or put out clothings and accidently fall to their death! Oh! He hit on the idea! YES! My current wife fits this profile! She was a housemaker and her moto is " TOO CLEAN ". The man decided to call a friend to pretend to be a "Feng Shui Master". Since his wife is a firm believer of Feng Shui. She has no hesitation to do what was told! This "Feng Shui Master" said: You must shift your bed with the head board against the windows. And the Feng Shui Master muttered "wow your windows are so dirty!". True enough, the next day, the man's wife eagerly climbed on the re-arranged bed, and started cleaning the windows. Unfortunately, she slipped and fell out of the window. All that was left of her was a pool of red....... (this part censored). The morale of this story?: " Erh... TRY NOT TO BE TOO CLEAN? NO! ". The true morale of this story is " Even adults can become SUPERWOMEN!" Cheers! Cecil P.S. The man, fortunately had foresight in financial planning and benefitted from the insurance cover taken against his EX. The morale of this? BE SUSPICIOUS if YOUR MAN takes an interest to insure you!

1. Many of us who have taken a driving test would have practised for the `three-point' turn. 2. Hey! This is on Property Review! Not a lesson on driving! 3. Perhaps, you are correct! 4. But have you ever wondered? Whenever, we do a three-point turn, each time our car turns, we have a different view? 5. This is what, we should also `try' to look for in a home!How many points of view does your house have? 6. As mentioned in the earlier message:- 7. "Four-point" views are often reserved for a landed property stand-alone home such as a bungalow. 8. How about "Three-point" views? Often, for landed properties; these are the semi-detached homes or duplexes. Sometimes, some Terrace houses have a `three-point' view. For example, one client recently purchased a lovely Terrace house with "Three-point" views in the "Opera Estate" area in Singapore. Homes like the Singapore HDB 5 room `point' block flats built in the mid 1970's also have three-point views. 9. Where can we find "Two-point" views? Many Terrace houses often are side-by-side and sandwiched between each other (other than the corner unit). Often, these have air flow at the front and the back. Thus, "two-points" of qi flow. 10. Are there `one-point views'? Well, often, these are the bedrooms of maids in a landed property. 11. Are there `zero-point views'? Yes, why not? But, this is OFTEN BAD NEWS! Why? Most likely, one most probably end up in a detention cell or a jail room. And if one commits something bad and is punished, one may end up in such a room! A room that is known as an isolation cell. Many of such cells do not have any windows and once the door is closed behind, this solitary room often becomes dark. Little, wonder why Jails or prisons have such "bad qi". So remember, the next house you buy should have as many "points" as possible! Next time, you may want to boast to your friend: I have 4 points! How abut you! Friend: "Say it again? I don't get you!" If so, please recommend your friend to visit us (www.geomancy.net) for more information. Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Park Avenue Kowloon, Hong Kong Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms / duplexes Source: http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=parkave_pp.html Central Park Kowloon, Hong Kong Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms type Source: http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=centralpark_pp.html My comments: 1. For high rise living, often, if we are not too sure what shape the blocks should take; the safest shapes are in Singapore, we call this the `point-block' apartments. 2. In Singapore, often, these type of point-blocks were built sometime in the mid-1970's and many are still standing today. 3. Even the former Housing & Urban Development Corporation flats such as: Laguna Park, Laguna View at 5000 Marine Parade Road and Braddell View follow this `point-block' concept. (These blocks were built in the mid-1970's.) 4. If you go thru the description under the Park Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong: "Through the full height glass window of the apartments, residents of Park Avenue can enjoy the unique "three-fold" view composed of the gorgeously landscaped pool view, special theme park view and the breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour." 5. Often, one of the key success factors of many point blocks is this same idea of "three-fold" view. 6. What this means is that like many of the 5 room `point-block' flats, each unit has `THREE VIEWS'. For example the balcony area has ONE view, the Master bedroom has a SECOND view and often, the dinning room has a THRID view. 7. In other words, wind or qi can enter from three diferent directions into the home. Depending on high or low pressure at different times of the day, wind or qi can circulate into the home from these different directions. 8. Another added advantage of the `point-block' (in Singapore we call it as such) and in Hong Kong, it can be called as "three-fold" view. Both are thus identical ideas, but worded differently. 9. A point block thus allows clear space at all directions and at the same time, qi flow around it is in my opinion, much better than `joined' blocks. 10. Often, if one notice carefully, joined blocks; becaused they are often sandwiched together has only "TWO-VIEWs"; sometimes, because in a condo environment, we often close e.g. the main door (leading to the lift area); we are only left with "ONE-VIEW". 11. Here, isn't "THREE-VIEWS" better than "ONE OR TWO VIEWS"? 12. Is there such thing as "FOUR-VIEWS"? 13. Why not? Four-views would imply that we most probably own a bungalow or single/standalone house. Where, all four sides allow us not so much of "FOUR-GOOD-VIEWS" but rather, four good directions where air can circulate into our home. 14. I truly hope that the concept of "ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR VIEWS", have again gave you another perspective of house-hunting. 15. Again, the morale of this story is: " THE MORE SIDES WITH VIEW OUR HOME HAS; THIS CAN BE QUITE GOOD - ACTUALLY ". 16. It is truly a pity, all those NEW HDB Punggol apartments. I truly pity many who had purchased apartments looking into other neighbour's apartment and vice-versa. And many of these units are `entrapped' with poor air/qi circulation because of the enclosed nature of these pockets of units. I must say, when the owners of such apartments are able to sell after the mandatory 5 year limit of stay is up; many of these owners will most certainly become `entrapped' or literally stuck with their homes. Else, they have to sell them for a song! Usually, these apartments are purchased by young couples. What a way to start their life! Instead of getting an asset boosting; they will often find themselves `trapped' with such a poor investment. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Attached is a sample picture of a Singapore HDB `point-block' flat

Blue Horizon Condominium Location: West Coast Crescent Developer: Far East Organisation Total Units: 616 Estimated TOP: 31 December 2007 Tenure: 99 years starting from 14 August 2000 Average p.s.f. $438 Layout Plans:- http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=FloorPlan&Cat=Residential&id=323 I personally do not like models Type: C7b - As the toilet is at the centrepoint C8b - Toilet at the `center-of-gravity and odd shaped layout plan Otherwise, this site is in my opinion, by far, one of the best sites around the West Coast area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This is an interesting article about the name of a newly launched condo development.... I just passed it this afternoon. Hmm.... so far, no smell yet;( http://www.botanical-online.com/thebiggestflower.htm

Dear Ricky, 1. Please note that my comments are based on the rough sketch. 2. In my opinion, if the two neighbour's homes have sharp-corners aimed at your home (as shown in the illustration); then; the lamp-post is the least of the worries. 3. In my illustration, in addition to the corner of the two neighbour's home `attacking' your home i.e symbolically showing an `X'; this is pretty bad. 4. In addition, because of the narrow opening between the two neighbour's homes, this has created a very inauspicious narrow compressed vortex. 5. Vortex (qi) or I called this Vortex-Qi is highly unbalanced and very unfavourable to the owners. 6. Please, try to find out what is the rationale for the owners selling their home? (Often, we may not get the correct answers). 7. NOTE: As mentioned earlier, I base my comments on just your simple sketch only. 8. If some of the information provided is inaccurate or if the corners of the home does not `cut-into' your home, then, please let me know. 9. Going forward, at this point, if it is me; " I WILL AVOID PURCHASING THIS HOME - LIKE THE PLAGUE - GIVE ME FREE ALSO - I DO NOT WANT!" Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Please refer to attachment

Dear Anon, Again, this has much to do with "commonsense approach". 1. Often, one reason has to do with the `safety' factor. For example, what happens if the window does not have a grille and is on a upper floor. And if we have a young child. What every parents fear most is a child that managed to climb the bed head and accidentally falls down. Even if this is a 5 year old child; he/she (most probably a HE) that saw too many Superman movies. It could also be the daughter who may see old re-runs of Superwomen or Wonder women:( 2. Human nature Some of us really feel uneasy with an open window behind us. At the same time, if it rains, we could perhaps also be easily awoken. In other situations, in some cases, car headhights or high beam can also shine into our home. In Singapore, the best sterling example is the "Everitt Road" tiff that is ongoing. Where one family i.e. the Chans even shine spot-lights into their neighbour's home. Imagine, if we do stay in such a location; On one hand, this may perhaps applease a miser since he/she will get free lighting into their bedroom! For others, they may perhaps be binded by the lights and even at night may even have to wear sunglasses. Therefore, most of us would feel more comfort with a solid wall behind our heads. This is natural for a human being. For one thing, we do not have `coconut' heads. Our brains are soft and covered only by a layer of skull. Hmm... just maybe... there could be someone out there that ...perhaps ... wear a motorcycle helmet to sleep? Perhaps, then, this person... does not `fear' a window behind him. Maybe this could be true for those living in an earthquake zone. Frankly, this example, shows that everything cannot be analysed based on Feng Shui. Feng Shui has no answers for this. But `commonsense' and the human element does... Therefore, can I pose the same question back to you: "Can I assume that this is no good too?" What do you think? Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, 1. Often, we will try to look at Feng Shui for answers. But, usually, Feng Shui is based on commonsense approach. 2. In the example you had provided, assuming that one lives in an apartment with a common corridor. And that this bedroom shares one wall with this common corridor passage. 3. What happens if we open our windows (even slightly). Someone may simply throw a lighted cigarette butt thru the opening. And if happens to fall on the bedsheet or mattress, then, the bed may catch fire. In such a situation, it is always safer to place the bed away `from harm's way'. 4. A window behind our back is also disadvantages since we human beings do not have eyes behind our backs. And if we do open our windows, someone may peek-in. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sumita, Frankly, there are so many considerations in Feng Shui besides the NE main door. It is difficult for me to put it down in one forum message. The clue here is to: "Try and maximize your marks, in all areas - where you can." Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Newsgroup Guest, Frankly, if Feng Shui is to be applied, a home has to be Feng Shuied first before such advise is given. Looks like you may have to use your intuition. Or, often, seek opinion of your spouse and even family members as to which colour; everyone like or prefer. In my opinion, the amount of light filtering thru to this long corridor should be taken into consideration. For example, if the long corridor is often `dark', then, it makes more sense to use a lighter coloured overlay carpet or carpet that can bounce off more light. Then dark coloured ones that often absorb light. Another consideration (not Feng Shui)is that unfortunately, light coloured `heavy' traffic usage of a carpet; would mean that a darker carpet is better. If you so decide to use a dark coloured carpet, often, I would believe the walls are often white or cream or any of the pastel shades of colours. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear WinCash, 1. Frankly, this has to do with individual beliefs. 2. Like everyone else; a Geomancer is only human. 3. This is why, I had recently mentioned that many Geomancers like to seek fame by giving `earthly predictions' And often, these predictions has to do with likely earthquakes, wars and the latest new illness - which often occurs during certain `predictable' seasons. 4. Therefore, if we follow the above `argument', all human beings are govern by time-factors. 5. And if we apply the Five Elements concept, it will follow that Fire can drown weak water person etc... Thus, all of us have our auspicious or inauspicious days. 6. Perhaps, a particular Geomancer was unlucky on a certain day. Whether it is due to the argument that the specific day is no good for calculation; He/she may had done a Feng Shui chart and coincidentally, that day may be an inauspicious day for him/her. 7. For example, in the morning, the Geomancer completed a chart. He drives off to meet another client. On the highway, his car has a flat tire. He stops at the side of the road to change his tire. Another car knocks him into the middle of a road. And unfortunately, a lorry runs him over. He still did not die yet. But, the next vehicle `hits' (most likely kicks) him to a divider. He hits a the spike and was spiked to death. 8. Hmm... this story may sound funny but can we for certain attribute to his completing the chart that caused his death? Or like the courts would often put it: blame has to be shared. The morale of the story? Perhaps he should have become a member of the Automobile Association (AA). For me, after hearing this story (which I had invented myself) - will no matter what, continue to be an AA member, try my luck to get AA to help me change the tire. Or avail myself to their free tow truck service to tow my car to any location (perhaps a safe location) or tow it to a service station to change it. Anyway, life is short, so, lets all be thankful for what we have now - even if many of us have litte $$$:) At least we have a family:)) Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Most likely, if a Flying Star chart is used in your home, it will often be `littered' with #3 and #4 (all these bad wood is associated with disputes and relationship issues). And many times, one may also see #1 water fueling #3 or #4. These can easily be cured. If you are new, please find out more about Flying Star Feng Shui. Or seek help from any competent Feng Shui practitioner. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Please see below:- Let's look at it this way: the MOST IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION is that the openings of a house must be proportionate to the entire surface area. For example, let's imagine the frontage of the house. The main door is like the `mouth' of the house. Now, imagine the human face. No matter how: in nature, our mouth is proprtionate to our face. What is most important is the function it serves. Thus, it does not really matter if a door has two doors, 1 door, 1 door with a smaller side opening. What counts is really - is this proportionate to the `face' of the house? Often, even if we have two equal door leaves; many of us do not use both doors. But rather `lock' one side and use only one door. Yes, ideally, this should be the way. If you have an opportunity to visit Singapore and stay at a government flat (Housing and Development Board) flat; try measuring the door and it's frame. They are always under the auspicious Feng Shui ruler zone. Drawing a parallel, a Chinese altar also has Feng Shui measurement that is in the auspicious Feng SHui ruler zone for all varying contours. Frankly, this is taking Feng Shui to the extreme. There is a difference between perfection and asthetic beauty. Often two leaves of a door looks balanced / grand and thus make some of us `feel good'. Human beings are not robots. Often when we view beauty, some scientists found that the most beautiful persons are those that have a symetrical shape. But this does not mean that we must be `perfect'. As some of us are aware, all of us have different sized feet/breasts etc. I personally feel that the highest tolerance should be accorded to situations that can lead to `life-threats'. For example, medical machines have to be up to an acceptable tolerance level. NASA has to keep to the highest tolerance level for their Space Shuttles etc.... In your example, this small variance is non-life threatening. Furthermore, we humans depend on our eyesight. All of us do not have bionic eyes as those of Lee Majors of the Six Million dollar man show. Even so, we have more important things in our life. In many countries, our buildings and homes has to comply with fire regulations. For example, in Singapore, the minimium requirement of homes built after a certain period should have doors that are at least 1/2 hour fire rated. For large commercial buildings, often, the doors are required to be at least 1 or 2 hours (fire rated). For a door, it has to feel solid; often the structure or pattern or support is rectangular in shape or of the `earth' element design. (Earth element is rectangular or square) As "earth-type" structure is often the cheapest to produce and a stable shape. Of course, in modern times, we do see honeycomb or pyramid structures built. But how often (if any) do we see a triangle or pure round doors? We have to be practical, and often, colour or design of the door often has to be seen to blend with the `design' of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear James, Often, because water is good at the frontage of the house because of the concept of `clear space'. If we have water, nothing can be built above it. This is also symbolic of a bird flying freely at the front of the house. For many Feng Shui practitioners, they are worried about `opening' the white tiger's mouth (wrongly). For example, if the water position is at the West (which is the location of the white tiger); it is symbolic of an open (hungry) mouth of the tiger. Where it is ready to pounce and engulf `people'. Often, itmay lead to financial distress. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Look at it this way - Many people do not have the `previlege' of choosing an auspicious date. Let's put it this way: some choose dates is to `play-it-safe'. It should be considered as `nice to have' rather than a must. As mentioned, some people like to `play-it-safe', that's all. I can draw a parallel, to some young couples; looking for Feng Shui advise. They want or hope to engage a Feng Shui practitioner so that, they want to try to see if they can start life or try to start their life or hope to start their life with a `clean state'. In my opinion, therefore, as I had mentioned earlier, selecting good dates is NICE TO HAVE. And not a necessity. The test here is that: What happened to many people who did not select their dates? I am here to give an objective advise even if as a practitioner, we like to have more business. But I feel that money is not everything. And thus, will not cheapen ourselves to `incite' fear that getting an auspicous dates is a must. Far from this. Yes, again I like to emphasie that it is NO HARM to consider your spouse birth date. Often, if one wants to consider auspicious dates, it is good to consider both partners. Only if both partner's date clash; then often, the man (MALE) takes precidence. If the date is Very inauspicious or inauspicious to the wife, then, on the day of collecting the key, the family may consider her `staying' away or stay outside of the unit until the MALE, had taken over the house keys. For other family members, this is less important since they are not the breadwinner. For Chinese weddings, we (practitioners) often also check whether if the date is auspicious or not for the parents. Here, if more parties are involved, there will always be dates that cannot suit everyone. It is ridiculous just to stay away from the wedding! If say, the day does not suit the bridegroom or bride's mum. Here, we will try to check out the auspicious colours for the mum and advise her to wear colours suitable for her. Warmest Regards, Cecil