Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In my opinion, it is best to look at "fatal" problems under the following perspective: 1. Often, fatal problems especially those that lead to financial loss does not come alone. For example, a toilet at the main entrance is considered as - already a handicap. This is akin to one having a fractured leg. 2. It would become worse especially if the house does not fit the breadwinner. Plus other additional leaks. Such as additional toilets at the centrepoint etc... 3. Another issue is that a toilet has connecting sewer and water pipes. And especially if one is living in an apartment, it is difficult or impossible to move a toilet. Therefore, when I mentioned `fatal' it does not come alone but comes when there are several "leaks" of wealth. In general, it should mean the entire toilet. A few months ago, while driving; I listened in to a local talk show. In this talk show, the host mentioned that when we flush the toilet bowl, the flushing causes `germs' to fly around the vicinity. And in this talk, there was concern about tooth brush in the vicinity of the toilet bowl area. A key success factor in Feng Shui is about the movement of qi. The main door is considered as the mouth of the house. And beneficial qi should flow around it. In Feng Shui, the idea behind the `toilet area' is to allow this not so favourable qi to flush away as quickly as possible. Or evaporated off. Thus, we simply cannot say that it is the toilet bowl itself or the sewerage pipe. In Germany the study of bubology, shows that there is a higher incidence of cancer for those who sleep directly below the sewerage line or pipe. One must visualise, the qi flow within this area. And see if it may contaminate (or not) the main entrance. This may not be possible if one is a novice or often to a lay person. But, try to imagine, if one can. If you have a sketch, feel free to post it to the forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joe, 1. In my opinion, this is far from the truth. 2. In fact, in our daily lives, what is more harmful are the unseen (cannot be seen to our naked eyes) such as e-coli bateria and pests like cockroaches etc... 3. Humans have always taken a liking for pets. And man's best friend is a dog. 4. Other animals, if they are kept clean are equally acceptable pets. 5. Often, many good children have grown up being responsible parents and lead a good life have often been associated with pets. 6. Keeping pets, and responsible pet care can teach a child to be responsible. 7. In fact, in my opinion, rearing pets comes under the category " Ren Cai " or Human / Man luck category. 8. This is because, pets, often have a calming effect on our otherwise hectic life. Especially dogs, who do nothing but love their master. 9. In directly as mentioned above, these pets can help boost our human / man luck. 10. Given the choice between buying all those silly three-legged toads or other figurines, I would prefer pets. Since, some of them know how to love - us. 11. Overall, pets do provide a certain level of increased yang qi. And they should not be viewed as `pests'. 12. Unfortunately, we cannot say for the same, some people who ill-treat their pets. Or bought them as a birthday gift. But subsequently, neglect and "throw" them away. If it is this; then we should rather not have pets. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guest, 1. Ba Zi analysis or life analysis can look into travel direction i.e. suitable or unsuitable. And this is based on time dimension. 2. For example, in a given year, month, day or hour, it may or may not be suitable to say travel to the westerly direction. 3. As for emigration, usually, this is done at a specific day or time. And, in the above regards, it can be looked at. 4. This is because, of the lowest common denominator: Five elements concept. And for example a direction can be classified under a specific element. Such as west = metal element direction. PRE-EMIGRATION ============== 5. We can than say that in 1999 it was not favourable to migrate from one part of the country e.g. east coast of US to the west coast. But, perhaps, in 2003, this may have changed. POST-EMIGRATION ================ 6. Once we have already emigrated; we are already in that specific location. And if we are to emigrate again, depending on the specific direction; this can again be looked at - if one wants to apply this. 7. Some people have another notion about directions. For example, some say that Singapore is at the "South" and this is favourable for people suitable to the south direction. Some even say that it is best for the East group to live in the East and the West group to live in the west. I personally feel that this is utterly inpractical. And unachievable. May be, one day, a crazy person may use this `defense' to "justify" a divorce? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You brought up an interesting question. 1. Yes, flowers can be categorised into the various elements. Since most flowers are circular, some FS practitioners may classify them as metal element. But often, the colour of the flower - is often what many FS practioners - determine their element. 2. For many plants that does not often flower, then the leaves are looked at to try and fit them into a specific element. 3. Frankly, all the above are considered `peanuts' Feng Shui or not so important. 4. More importantly, we should look at the concept of Yin and yang. This must be in harmony. And under the Five Elements concept, the most effective is a blend of all Five elements. 5. In the past, I had given several examples of this. One example is: 6. If we stand inside the house and look out of the window; if there is a lone lamp-post slicing into the the window. This is considered as a Sha Qi. 7. In traditional Feng Shui (especially the `Hong Kong' school or practitioners familiar with Hong Kong style); the cure is to use a Five element flow: 7.1 The rogue lamp-post is tall and thin. (Even if it is made of wood or metal) it reminds us of a tree = Wood element. Thus we say that the threat is : WOOD THE CURE: 7.2 Often, a rectangular fish tank is recommended. Since rectangle represents earth element; we use Earth element. 7.3 Water in the fish tank is really water = Water element. 7.4 Gold fish / Dragon fish belongs to the metal element. In addition: if the fish is reddish there is some fire element. And if the fish is black then this represents water element. 7.5 Optional light in the fish tank represents the fire element. If one notice carefully, it is good to use the Five elements to create a positive flow. 7.6 Won't it be nice if we have a garden of a variety of colours? Instead of a garden with e.g. all white flowers? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In the past, many of us who have studied history may recall that there is a bronze age. 2. This is where tools were developed and metal tools and metal was even shaped into coins. 3. But, have anyone heard of a crystal age? 4. If we were to look at crystals or crystal objects, these come about in our very recent history. 5. Here, I mentioned that any use or application can be considered a modern invention. 6. Like the counterpart of a fountain; a small fountain cannot equate to a larger one. Because, there is fewer amounts of water that can friction with air. 7. Similarly, we can draw a parallel to a crystal. Often, the crystal that we buy (if it is meant to be hung) can only be as large as a 6 cm or less size. 8. Placing it on a table, sometimes we may get a slightly larger one. 9. If a crystal is small, then take it more as a `play -- play ' object. 10. The most colourful use of crytals is on a chanderlier: especially with it's gold trimming and clear white crystals. The yellow light creates a spectre of beauty. 11. This chanderlier is akin to a waterfall. And a small crystal is like a small ineffective fountain. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, 1. Yes, it can be used. So long as it has metallic sound or metal parts. 2. In the past, this question was asked. 3. In my opinion, those old China clocks where we have to wind the spring; can be used since it makes metallic sound. 4. Frankly, I do not own a metrome but have seen it on TV or watched kids use it for their piano lessons. 5. I honestly believe that (correct me if I am wrong) is that unlike a clock; perhaps this one needs a faster change of batteries? If it constantly needs a battery change, then, it is not economical to use. 6. I am saying this because, often many people buy those automatic deodrant spray machine for the toilet but often when the canister becomes empty, they do not replenish it. I think, one may perhaps draw a parallel of this: if we need to change batteries. But if it needs only to change battery say at least 2 or 3 months; then, it is more likely to be use. 7. I personally think that it could perhaps make a much louder sound than say a grand father clock? Is this true? If so, can this `noise' filter into the bedroom or even study room? Creating a `disturbance' especially in the dead of the night? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guest, In Singapore, Tower equates Block. And in our public housing, Block numbers are excluded in the input. In our condominums, tower is often used but also not keyed-in. Thus, you should exclude Tower 6. Simply key in #18-7 (Please note G =7 and not 6. 6 refers to the letter F). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Feng Shui is purely about our `Earth Luck'. 2. What you are practising is not Feng Shui. Such things has the highest rate of failure. 3.The clue here is that it is too general to be of use to most of us. 4. For example, taken to the extreme: the question asked is : 4.1 Are you sure that you had placed enough? 4.2 How are you so sure that your other suitor of your friend, had place even more than you. 5. Frankly, if we look or reason out, such material things; don't equate to or can give us proper results. 6. In general, such things can be said to play with `our minds'. 7. Often, when it does not yield results: this is where, we should seriously say: let's scrap such notions. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dominique, 1. Frankly, there is no issue in working out two charts and looking at both. 2. However, try not to use the type of logic that you had mentioned below. 3. But instead, try to make sense of this:- 4. Many years ago, many houses were built under Period 6. But because, in 1984, Period 7 came into being. 5. Often, as an investigative Feng Shui; one can plot the chart for Period 6 and Period 7. In many cases, quite alot had experienced Period 6 (staying in that house for several years). 6. What these people do is to see if later on Period 6 or Period 7 houses closely resemble their current situation. 7. Going forward, what you can do is to do two charts and see which chart is distintively better? 8. If Chart A is better than Chart B, then try to `make - the main door that is favourable to say Chart A. 9. For example, use the main door of Chart A if it is much better than B. 10. For example, I was often very curious about buying a handphone that can support two SIM chips. Here, I can use two service provider to my economic advantage. But, I was equally happy to note that there are two SIM card support or an attachment that can allow one to place two different SIMs into a single phone. BUT, it uses a switch. If one SIM card is switched on the other cannot be use. Here, this is NO good if one is expecting SMS to come to the other SIM card. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Arlia, Can u attach the layout plan, as it was not attached earlier. I will comment basically on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Arlia, Can u attach the layout plan, as it was not attached earlier. I will comment basically on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Thank you for the detailed information. Based on your information, it looks like a geniune: non-issue. So long as your main door and windows are not `threated'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Utpal, Please see below:- Under Ba Zi, if one is a weak water or strong fire; it is best not to have too much of the fire element. Nowadays, there is too much commercialisation in Feng Shui to the extent that even pyramid objects which was one used by another ancient civiliation : Egypt and Maya's. In China, we do not seem to see a pyramid. And because of this, it was felt that products such as a pyramid `cure' or `enhancement' is more of a gimmick. Please do not mistaken it with a Pagoda. In the past, Pagoda's are often placed above water veins especially lower down the river to neutralise (underground water) sha qi. It should not be construded as a pyramid shape. There is a distinction between `Earth Luck' Feng Shui and `Human Luck'. Feng Shui is specifically used to enhance beneficial qi or neutralise sha qi. All these things about placing e.g. 9 roses or 99 or 999 or 9999 roses are more of `man or human' luck. Perhaps to make us feel good? It is like a baby sucking on a baby teet or comforter. All these has nothing to do with Feng Shui or earth luck. Many people also like to `believe' that their homes MUST have a specific wealth corner. Some would feel discomfortable or even distressed if their house has none of such corners. The easiest way in the past or from the 1980's onwards is for an author to write stores about sectors such as Romance = SW, Career = North etc.... It so so easy for anyone to write such books and make money! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You can convert it to the format used by our system. For example: Determine which floor / storey; your apartment is. If it is located at 2nd floor than use input #2-46 with (B) where B should be converted into a number. For example: A = 1, B = 2, C = 3. Therefore, you should use:- #2 - 462 Input this into the field of the above report. Another Example: If the address is: 8 floor /storey, 46E; then the converted address should be #8 - 465 Where E = 5. In fact, the " Vertical Flying Star " concept is said to have originated, first from your country: Hong Kong. Which has a higher density of high rise as compared to Taiwan or Singapore ... very much earlier than these countries. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Choon Leng, 1. This is not Feng Shui. 2. Under numerology or the science of it; there are many varied interpretations. 3. And it is very diffcult to say for sure which numbers are considered `auspicious'. 4. Given the fact that many years back, in Singapore, I do remember telephone numbers with 4 or 5 digits. Nowadays, HP numbers are 8 digits etc... 5. In modern times, with today's HP, we do not really need to remember a family member or friend's telephone/hp number. For example, anyone sending us an SMS or call us, we can simply `copy' this information into our HP's address book. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, 1. Attached please find another sample of the pie-chart method. 2. Under this example, one can clearly see each sector is `labelled' showing the sector of influence. 3. Overall, I personally prefer to apply the `pie-chart' method over the 9-grid method. 4. For example, one can even prepare a pie-chart frame and print it on a transparency. And this transparency can be placed on-top of say an A4 sized layout plan. - Very effective! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kelvin, 1. There are two methods:- The `9-grid' that you had mentioned or a `pie-chart' method. 2. For your case, it is much easier to apply the pie-chart method. 3. In the attached illustration: 3.1 At the East cardinal compass direction, the sector for the pie-chart at East (E) should be as shown: Where blue coloured X to Z is = (equal) to Z to Y. And the exact compass direction at East (E) is at the mid-point of the pie. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Can I clarify the following points: 1. The neighbour's mirror - facing your property: Is there perhaps a lone tree growing in your compound that seems to slice thru the window or second floor of your neighbour? Or alternatively, is there a private street lamp within your compound that slices into the second floor window of your neighbour? 2. When you stand at the main entrance, looking outside; can you see the mirror? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, 1. Further to what I had mentioned, please do a SEARCH under this forum for " cul de sac ". 2. Please go thru the correspondence on cul de sac under this topic:- Conference Name: Free Advice Forum A series of correspondence under this heading:- House curve to a cul de sac Several correspondence between 5/14/2002 to 5/22/2002. In the above correspondence, I had attached some illustrative sketches on cul de sac and possible `cures'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emily, 1. If you have a sketch, feel free to upload to the forum for confirmation. 2. Often, this is not a major issue since most (former 3-room flats) have their toilets at the `back' of the house) - Usually one attached to the master and the second toilet sharing the same wall and close-by. 3. 4 sets of such toilets does not necessary mean that it is inauspicious. 4. Often, the benefit of the older HDB flats are that it is mostly rectangular - a good shapes and form. As well as the exterior of he building is a `stable' earth element shape. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In a past posting on this forum, I had posted some sketches showing some homes around a Cul De Sac need not necessarily; be bad. 2. Often, the Cul De Sac can be tamed with the right angle or position of:- In addition, it is acceptable to use red front door especially if your main door is under threat. This is where under the destructive cycle of the Five elements concept: Fire destroys or tame metal. (Metal being the top-view shape of the cul de sac). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ceci, Yes, nowadays, many of such clocks such as the Seiko, Citizen, Hosenki brands use a plastic decorative pendulum that is spray painted `gold'. Given that some of these makes sound, Ipersonally feel that these type of `pendulum' clocks and the slient ones that makes noice are not really appropriate. Can consider them as decorative items. For the `cuckoo type' of clock; more is need to understand if they can help especially to neutralise bad yellow earth #5 or a combintions of it with other bad earth. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alan, 1. In my opinon, this edge has minimal impact. 2. Even if there is an impact zone, I strongly believe the `impact' zone is approximately 2 feet from the edge. 3. If you do not move the bed slightly away, it is still OK. But if you want to, can move it further by a few inches (as shown in the attached illustration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, very often it is very sad to learn that one has to borrow money to do it up for the sake of " Feng Shui ". Nowadays, Feng Shui in it's name sake has come to a very sad state of affairs. Often, these people, simply don't care about others; other than to make a quick buck. Nowadays, majority of FS practitioners are only concerned within the 4 walls of a house or apartment. In fact, Feng Shui is not just about the interior, alone. For example, if the exterior form is not favourable, no amount of enhancement within the house can do wonders. 1. If our house / apartment is like a mini car; no matter how, it cannot seat say 6 adults. If so, we have to buy an MPV. 2. As practitioners, we also have to put ourselves in the shoes of the owners. 3. More importantly, first look out for `leaks' both external and interior. 4. Personally, I totally agree with you that it does not make sense to spent so much. The attach caricature, tells it all about borrowing... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, 1. Symbollically, it is not favourable to have stripes that run vertically towards the main entrance door. It is like two lines slicing towards the main door. 2. Since this is uncommon, and there are not many cases to fall back on i.e. to confirm that it is inauspicious; why not be on the safe side? 3. To find out whether the number of steps is auspicious or inauspicious, please do a SEARCH in this forum for " stairs ". Warmest Regards, Cecil