Cecil Lee

Dear Emily, Please see below:- No two situations (locations) are alike. Often, it is not good to have a canal especially if the canal is at the back of the house. What you had described does not seem to be that bad. For a re-sale home, it is often best (if you can) find out the rationale why the existing owners have sold their apartments. Often, these are the most common reasons:- [a] (often) for older flats, elderly may sell after their children had grown up. [b] upgrading to new flat [c] financial or marriage problems and related issues (Try to find out more, if one can). I can understand, some say that when one opens the main door, one `bangs' against the wall. In fact, this is considered a common layout not only for housing board (HDB) and even for condominiums. Often, although this is not the best layout, nevertheless, there is no need to place a cross on this wall. Often the wall can be left bare. Some would prefer instead to place a meaningful calligraphy on this wall or even a scroll of flowers like the fu gui hua / peony flowers etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, Please see below:- An alternative is to use `strong metal' to neutralise this threat. Under the Productive Cycle of the Five Elements: Metal destroy Wood (the tree/threat). Thus, an alternative is that you may consider a 6 hollow rod wind chime. As metal (chime) can help to `cut-down' the "tree" threat. For the stove, it would be best if there is a sketch posted to the forum. Looks like your house has some leaks. Thus, it is best to find out what are the leaks and if possible fix them. This would be a better success factor than say any "material enhancements" e.g. buying figurines / 3-legged toads etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Teresa, 1. Appreciate if you can elaborate further. 2. From what I read, perhaps you are mentioning that the main door is located at your `disaster' (Eight House). And this is influenced by Flying Star #6 mountain with #7 water? 3. If this is the case, we should not mix the Eight House with Flying Star. 4. If #6 is with #7 (and without looking at the base #no; then these two are metal elements: #6 is strong metal with #7 weak metal. 5. Again, with reference to the base #no; this can be considered as a classic case of "wealth" corner in Flying Star Feng Shui. 6. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, if there are: 6.1 If this is frontage of the house (which signifies clear space) 6.2 And that a water position is (FEASIBLE), then since there are METAL elements detected under Flying Star, a water position can be used at this sector (provided it satisfies Para 6.1). This is because under the Five elements concept: Metal supports Water element. Under classical Compass School (Flying Star: Xuan Kong Feng Shui) - it can then be argued that this type of combination is a better notion of `wealth corner' than simply saying that a mysterious `X' location marks the spot of the wealth corner. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Leroy, Many of us have grown up with pets e.g. companion dogs etc... in our home. But in a school environment, we are not allowed to keep them. Frankly, since you are young, and if you really enjoy having a small bowl of fish, usually, there is really no issue in doing so. I believe, it can serve as a stress relief:) Go with what your heart feels:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Please see below:- Check to see if water colours (blue, black or grey) is present in your brother's room. In addition, are there already lots of wood in the room? e.g. furniture in wood or laminated wood? If so, then, it is best to try and avoid especially the water elements (colours) in his room. Since, guys usually have a preference of blue. In addition, it is good to place a 6 coins in his room. This is to help him in his work area. For the kitchen, other than the real water positions e.g. wash basins, is the kitchen cabinets/walls in blue, black or grey (other than the flooring. If your mum cooks often, it is acceptable. Since `fire' (in cooking) helps to neutralise bad wood #3 x2 and and #4. No need unless, the above is not taken care off. Yes, it is prefered to hang 6 coins since there is a #5 and #2. Plus the yearly star is #4. Yes, in this situation, since the main entrance is the `mouth' of the house / qi flow, it is best to neutralise the #2 and #5. It is best to place the 6 coins in a horizontal row above the main door. This will help alot. Since, this will be placed above the door, it is not necessary to place it in your nephew's room.

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Dear Anon, I believe you are missing the point. Even if a wind chime CAN be used in Feng Shui does not give it an `outright' stamp of approval to be used at one's whims and fancy. The other option is for a person, who is not aware of Feng Shui, liked it and install it. This is based on one's feeling and perhaps six sense. Frankly, this is the last that I will entertain such questions. If you feel that the world perhaps revolves around such objects, please go to other forums that will see the world of commerical products. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. There are sufficient resources to highlight the dangers of using wind chime(s) via SEARCH feature in this forum.

Dear Jen, It should be better known instead as "commercial luck" item. Usually, it is called commercial luck because, the PEOPLE WHO SELL sell these items will get "commercial luck". But, if we feel good, then, may be, just may be... man luck:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Veronica, 1. In my opinion, no. This is not Feng Shui. Neither is it Ba Zi (Eight Characters/Pillars of Destiny). 2. This is because, what you had mentioned, cannot be related to The Five Elements Concept and Yin and Yang. 3. Most probably, (in my opinion) the practitioner may have his/her toes laughing when he/she gave this advise. 4. Many of us genuinely approach a FS practitioner for advise and I must say; really what was mentioned goes against any commonsense approach especially what makes it special about say a Toyota vs a Nissan? 5. Numerology methods can be very (very) diverse. It may have to do with phonetic sounding words e.g. 8 or `Fatt' (luck) in Cantonese, 4 or `say' die in Cantonese. For other combinations of numbers, there are so many diverse numerology methods. Who can be sure what all these means. 6. Suggest to your friend to find out more from the practitioner for his/her reasons. And from this, make a value judgement:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anna, In the free report, there is a graphic illustration of a person. In this graphic illustration, it should be Head face NE and not the feet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Andrea, 1. Yes, Lin Yun was interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Indeed he admitted in the article that it is “better to believe in yourself than him”. He said that he was in fact a “fake”. Lin Yun’s confession can be found under this link:- 1.1. In order to understand `Black Hat Sect' or BTB properly, it is best to look at it entirely from `LUCK prospective'. 2. Types of LUCK: Under Chinese divinity / Feng Shui we can broadly classify LUCK into three general groupings:- 2.1 Heaven Luck: Under Traditional Chinese methods, Ba Zi or commonly called Pillars of Destiny/Eight Characters can be used to `discover' what was given to us i.e. Heaven luck that was `bestowed' to each of us. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. 2.2 Earth Luck: Under Traditional Feng Shui: Shapes and Forms and Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying Star; we can either neutralise bad effects and enhance beneificial qi. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. Under Shapes and Forms: macro and micro Feng Shui is being looked at: e.g. External environment, the site, the land and the interior. 2.3 Man (human luck): 2.3.1 This has to do with making us feel good (inside) or give us hope. For example, even some (Traditional) Feng Shui practitioners resort to this type of "Feng Shui" by citing a `wealth corner' and placement of objects. 3. This is actually not really `Feng Shui' but rather, perhaps, if we all know that our home has a wealth corner, we would feel more at ease even if it may be non-existent or suspect. We cannot for sure say that `X' marks the spot of our wealth corner. 4. Imagine, for those who are very gullible: if we tell them that, your house has no wealth corner: the owner may become worried i.e. if no wealth corner means no wealth? 5. Many Feng Shui practitioners love to promote MAN (HUMAN) Luck because, it can be very, very lucrative. 6. For example, in the west, there are some practititioners who charge as little as e.g. US$150 for their audit fee. But brings a carton load of `wind chimes', figurines and even water fountains. 7. The end result is that although their audit fee was US$150/- by the end of the day, they would have sold more than e.g. $200 to $1,000 or more commercial products (by packing them as wealth enhancement products). 8. To test this concept, visit most Black Hat Sect websites and even some who call themselves Tradtional Feng Shui one can find many different commercial products on their website. 9. It is best that Authentic Traditional Feng Shui websites will avoid selling any products on their site. No matter how lucrative it is. 10. This is to ensure that there is no conflict of interests. And monetary motive to earn more at the expense or `sucker' their clients. 11. Usually, many of such `Man Luck' practitioners go for our own `inner greed' and they try to tailor their advise on this. 12. If we do get advise from such `Man Luck' practitioners: often, many of these practitioners resort to saying that only they, know where (our) wealth corner is. And once we invite these people, there is no end in having to fork out money to buy products from them. One can say that these people " Marketeers and profiteers ". Although, these practitioners may have some elements of the use of Shapes and Forms feng shui, ultimately, their aim is to make as much money or squeeze out as much out of each person they meet. 13. Geniune Authentic Feng Shui (or earth luck) is strictly about trying to neutralise bad qi e.g. tree slicing into a home and to try and activate beneficial qi. 14. In conclusion, a true test of authentic traditional Feng Shui is that all things must relate to either Yin and Yang concept (with qi flow) and The Five Elements concept. Anything else may be considered suspect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ingo, Usually, a river head is like a dragon's head. And often a river location draws activity. When water is concerned, it is considered inauspicious if: 1. it becomes a stagnat pool of water. 2. if the river seems to `cut-into' the development. Yes, your city sounds very enchanting:) 3. Overall, based on your description, the building you live in sounds ok to me. Often, it is the friction of water with air(even if it is on the surface of a river) that creates ions. Better if it is positive ions that are created. Reference url: 1. Water classics of AD600:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-wclassic.htm 2. Water, water, everywhere... http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-wcourse.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Please see below:- Such objects normally should be treated as decorative items. However, it it really makes one feel good; then, this can be coined as Man (human) luck and not Feng Shui. Are we so sure that `X' marks the spot is our wealth sector? Be it, fire, metal, wood, earth or water. As mentioned above, perhaps if the above gives one a psychological happiness, or hope, then, it should be classified under Man (human) luck. Usually, we often feel good for a short duration. When there seems to be no result, one fine day, such objects may be `chucked' aside or simply renegated into a display cabinet. Worse still, kept away in the closet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Actually, the best is one with a `metal' roof and with the clinger of an I-ching (circle with square) coin. However, from personal experience and because if it is to be used to neutralise #5 or multiples of it; many of the above mentioned wind chimes are too heavy to make any sound unless it happens to have heavy winds. This is because the copper rods with the coin clinger is too heavy. But, if one is currently using the above wind chime and other than for decoration; then this is fine. Thus, it is my opinion, that (FOR PRACTICAL) reasons i.e. if one wants to neutralise #5 or multiples of it or any other combinations with #3, #4 and even #2; then it is suggested that `metallic' sound should be constantly be made. This is like asking me to throw a dice and give you a `50-50' answer. My suggestion is that, it is better for the person who perhaps want to make `such' a statement to throw the dice themselves. This way, if one gets wrong, no one else is to be blamed. Now, you should really throw the dice and see your answers. (CLUE: MAKE 1, 3, 5 YES and perhaps 2, 4, 6 NO or vice versa). For example, if one throws the dice and the result is 2, then one can say that " NE is a good direction ". Another option is go with your feelings. I aways asks the question: What is the purpose of placing the wind chime? Is it for the sake of Feng Shui? or if it is because one feels nice? Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. If one applys Feng Shui, one can use the Flying Star Feng Shui to check each of the sectors e.g. East or NE. Other than this, since this is a `free-for-all' question; the answer naturally also becomes: a Free-for-all answer.

Dear Vijay, I recommend that you take a three step approach: 1. What is the purpose of each concept? 2. What is it's strengths? 3. What is it's weakness? If the above is clearly understood, there is no issue in understanding what is 8 directions/Eight House vs Pillars of destiny (Ba Zi). There are already lots of replies to such related questions. Please do a SEARCH and try to figure out the above:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ginny, Actually, the preferred shape is the "Earth" element: rectangle or square. Oval, is not the best shape. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The Finding A Good House report has three dimensions: 1. Breadwinner's Eight House (East/West group) or Gua analysis 2. The specific Flying Star chart of an apartment. 3. Ba Zi of the breadwinner. Here are some important considerations: 1. Where possible, the ideal `house' or main door is where: in all three cases: Best choice is where all the above THREE CRITERIAS (Para 1, 2 and 3) is auspicious to the breadwinner. 2. What happens if it does not? Then, it is best to use this advice: 1. Eight House Analysis 1.1 DEATH OR DISASTER AT MAIN ENTRANCE? 1.1.1 Where possible, the main door SHOULD not be the DEATH or DISASTER to the breadwinner. 1.1.2 If so, this is already ONE handicap before, one ever sets foot into the house. 1.1.3 In many of the thousands af cases we had encountered so far globally, it is a combination of this 1st handicap with other `leaks' that may result especially in breadwinners facing financial problems after moving in for 2 or more years. 1.2 SPOOK OR IRRITATION AT MAIN DOOR 2. FLYING STAR FENG SHUI (CRITERIA 2 or Para 2) 2.1 If one is chosing a house, it would be good or advantages to select a house with good 20 year Flying Stars located at the main entrance. 2.2 The best combination of stars under Period are e.g. #7 mountain #7 water with base #1. But sometimes, the main door may not be as auspcious. If so, then, go more for CRITERIA 1 and 3 - under Para 1 and 3). Later on, one can still neutralise some of the bad effects of bad Flying Stars. 3. BA ZI FENG SHUI (CRITERIA 3 or Para 3) If this is not possible, for all three critera's i.e. Eight House, Flying Star and your Ba Zi, it is still acceptable to have SPOOK or IRRITATION at the main entrance door (breadwinner). The BEST match is where, the main door is suitable to one's BA ZI. For example, under Ba Zi, if one is a WEAK FIRE person, if the main door is facing East, this house, overall can be considered as a Wood element house (East represents Wood). Under the Five elements concept:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm Wood helps to produce Fire (element) Statements like "the East is a "good house" refers to a situation e.g. East is Wood element. 4. Conclusion 4.1 Overall, it is more important to weight the results: Para 1: Eight House - try to find a house that is good e.g. Prosperity, Health, Excellent or Longevity. If unable to do so then at least: Irritation and Spook. Para 3: Ba Zi, should at least be favourable to the breadwinner. For example if one is a Weak Water person, a metal house (e.g. West main door) is favourable or `good' for the breadwinner. Para 2: Flying Star, if possible, this is favourable. But if not, at least, we can still neutralise it. Above all, we shall not forget Shapes and Forms. This is ultimately, one of the major key success factors. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Sachin, Please try to find out more from this resource: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Alternatively, you can always use the Free Online reports at http://www.geomancy-online.com by keying in your personal particulars e.g. date and time of birth and you will find out which Gua / Eight Hse Chart. For your office main door at NE, please also check out the above resources. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It should be noted that Feng Shui or other divinity method is always relevant because: 1. Lowest Common Denominator All Feng Shui, divinity methods, medicine, food etc... uses the Five Element Concept. 2. Yin and Yang This is another major form of Feng Shui. 3. Compass School readings on Earth Luck 4. The Chinese always use the magnetic compass for their compass school Feng Shui. 5. And as we all know, it is based on the magnetic North anywhere in the world. This magnetic North can change; but if it does, the readings always follows the South-North marking. And these readings are taken on the planet earth and not on the planet mars, moon or jupiter. 6. Compass School is just one of the methods used in Feng Shui. In fact, for some practitioners, they can do away with Compass School and rely on Shapes and Forms. Especially when evaluating large pieces of land by looking at the sand and surrounding scenery. 7. Majority of the time, a FS practitioner locates Qi flow: beneficial and sha qi. Sha qi comes in various forms e.g. poison arrows, dead qi (e.g. in a store room) etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You may like to review the attached resource on the Devil's gate:- http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-gate.htm and on Dangers of underground water http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm Please see below:- In general, water positions behind the house is not ideal. And also, the main entrance door should not open to a house that is literally built on a slope. For example, the living room etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil 1. Feng Shui originates from China. And it was imported to Japan. Many Japanese practitioners apply 9-Star Ki which is one and the same as Flying Star Feng Shui. 2. A large tree is `dangerous' as it was felt that a spirit may hide in it. 3. Therefore, a large tree e.g. at a specific location in front of a house, may be inauspicious. 4. Even in Singapore, there was a case, where a major bank has a Regional building at their Tampines centre. There is a missing corner at the North-East. 4.1 This section was empty for quite sometime. Later on, when this section of the office was occupied; a senior manager and an officer happened to came early in the morning around 6.30am to work. 4.2 Both of them saw `someone using a computer'. And later, they determined that it was not a living being. 4.3 And from this day, whenever, one switches off the PC on that table, it turns on again without any explanation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mimi, Please see below:- Usually, by now, the house would have already taken on Period 7's characteristics with the type of renovation, which you had mentioned. Yes, this will defintely alter Xuan Kong. If the house is completed before Lunar 2003, then it will still remain a Period 7. Else, if the renovation is completed after Lunar 2003 i.e 2004, then, it will take no Period 8's Xuan Kong. If possible, try not to `chop off' the `head' of the house. If so, usually the breadwinner will have to `go' somewhere never to come back to earth. If the owners want to make alterations, always look at the top-down view of the proposed house: Is the house become too clumsy or obese? at the centre etc.... If it does not slice into any windows or main door there is usually no issue on this. I have not seen the photo(s) if any yet. So I cannot really comment on this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please refer to (C) Geomancy.net's Flying Star report input template. Since your house is located at 160 degrees, then select 165 degrees since your house is considered as between the compass direction 157.5 degrees to 172.4 degrees. Your main door is located at the south. If one looks carefully at the attached template, one will find that each sector is based on 15 degrees each. For example North 1 is at 345 degrees, North 2 is at 0 degrees etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yasmin, 1. Usually, and most often, decorating a home or doing all the planning and shifting to a new home can be `taxing' considering that, one has to get on with our lives e.g. work, family commitments. 2. If one is applying Feng Shui and choice of colours, it should not be an issue; since, a proper reading can tell which colours are best for both parties e.g. binding element: best colour for the master bedroom, and colours for the living/dining and even colour scheme for other family members. 3. Otherwise, any other type of application of Feng Shui is akin to `throwing' a random dice. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, usually, the garage should not be included. 1. A main door can still be at the middle of the rectangular. If so, check for external threats. And internally, it should best not be too close to the centrepoint of the house. 2. And, where possible, qi should not leak directly out of e.g. the back window (if any). 3. I personally wish, if users to post such questions, it is best to attach a sketch. 4. My current reply is based on my personal perception of your question; whether it has been interpreted rightly or wrongly; I cannot say for sure:( Warmest Regards, Cecil