Cecil Lee

Dear Wasis, Here are some important points with regards to a pair of lions:- 1. Usually Feng Shui practitioners advise the use of lions - if it is for the home, at an inauspicious sector of the house. 2. Where possible the lions should face outwards of the house. 3. Lions placed in the house should not look too fierce or ferocious. They should look `peaceful' and happy. If they look fierce. They must never have their mouths face inside of the house. 4. Lions are used for:- 4.1 Either to ward off evil and /or 4.2 to bring in good luck into the house. 5. The common form of a pair of lions are made of stone. While those made of wood as what you have are often seen on roofs on beams e.g. front door or below i.e. supporting a wooden business signboard (painted in gold). 6. For your placement, it is best not to elevate the two lions. You can still use the two wooden lions, but place them on the lowest shelf. Please refer to above. It is correct to place the female on the right. While the male on the left. The preferred lion to use is made of stone. Best not to place these pair of ceramic figurines at the frontage of the house. Instead, move the two lions down to `earth' or at this location. If the object is solid, you can use it symbolically to activate the mountain star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Plants is ok. For 6-coins, generally, it has to be seen. Not hidden. Water on it's on holds no value Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guek Rian, 1. Please note that one should consider: 1.1. Where is the frontage of the house. 1.2. Where is the sitting or back of the house. 2. Water Star(s) should be activated at the frontage of the house or a building. 3. In a tiny bedroom, there is really not much effect of activating water stars. The commonsense approach is that the most effective activation of water stars is e.g. the use of water position e.g. like a Ming Tang or Bright Hall where there is a water position at the frontage of the house. 4. Thus, one is most likely to swallow a sugar coated pill if someone can convience us that a water position can or should be activated in a bedroom. 5. However, if the bedroom happens to be at the back of the house e.g. such as on the same wall as the backdoor, then perhaps mountain star can be activated here. We cannot therefore squeeze out more than what the theory cannot provide. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guek Rian, Please see below:- In Feng Shui especially in Hong Kong, one can find a shape of a mountain (deplicting) a mountain star. If your crystals can be inverted and looks somewhat like the illustration below, then, it may be used as a mountain star. However, as shown in the diagram, the mountain star is usually `earth' colour and if your crystal matches this then, it seems OK. (Please see attached picture) Where possible, water star should be activated in a clear space location e.g. living room. In the bedroom, if this bedroom happens e.g. to be at the `back' of the house and if there is a wall, if a mountain star is found, a mountain star can be activated here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear LaSonya, Thank you for the scanned image of your home layout plan. Based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, the layout as shown in the scanned image is still the best position for both of your bedrooms. As this is based on good shapes and Form Feng Shui. It is not practical to shift the bed over to the door side - as it will no longer be good under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui even if the current location may not be auspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Miriam, Yes, one of these alternatives is meant to "neutralise" the beam. Even under current situation (without a neutralsing agent); it is felt that one must be underneath the beam for more than 2hours per day per year to have any effects. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, 1. Recently, I have encountered cases perhaps one may all it a coincidence, of bad luck especially moving into the house during the 7th month. 2. These new clients faced difficulties pr bad luck during this period. 3. For the Chinese, if you had encountered such situations, make sure that you may have to burn incense and `gold paper' and offer fruits before the 7th month ends. 4. Usually, during the 7th month, offerings such as mentioned above are offered on the 1st day of the 7th lunar month, the 15th day and the last day of the lunar month. But for those who have a spate of bad luck, should make an offering now and on the last day of the lunar month i.e. which is on the 6th September 2002. 5. Another common practise is to purchase: 5.1 flowers e.g. rose petals 5.2 lime Cut the `lime' into two and place the flowers and lime into a small receptacle or small basin. After you had finished bathing, hold the basin with your hands and pour the water with the flowers and rose petals over (on top of) your head. Just pick up them up and throw them away into the dustbin. This is suppose to break away bad luck. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Basically, a loupan should not be placed outside of a house or hung on the external wall. This is because if it is a real loupan, it may not withstand the prolonged weather condition. So far, I do not see anyone placing a real one let alone a replica piece. 2. Perhaps, maybe, the person advised you found that the First Heaven Sequence formation is found on it. This is why, you may have been advised to use it. Alternatively, perhaps, the person had heard that it can be used to `ward off evil'. Reference on the First Heaven Sequence formation:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-pakua.htm 3. For whatever reasons, a Ba Gua mirror would do the job more effectively. Since, a luopan, a regular sized one can be quite heavy to hang up. And it's central circular dial can drop off, if the criss-cross string fails. 4. Some Feng Shui practitioners have advised their clients to keep a Ba Gua mirror. Some Chinese place it below (in a drawer) of their family altar. If your house is built under period 7, then do check out the #number for that sector. If this year's influence has #5, then, you can use water. But water has to be used under the following conditions:- 1. There must be an open window (ventilation). 2. Find a glass jar, the size of a jam jar. place 6 ancient coins into the jar. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and water. And stir it. 3. Place this glass jar close to a open window sill. Add water when it dries up. This is still a metal cure with water in it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linda, In my opinion, if the plum color looks more like bright orange or metal element, then, it is still acceptable given that your main door is at the South. Frankly, I am not too sure from your description whether plum color looks more like `gold color'. But if the color you mentioned represents gold color, then, gold or metal element is acceptable at the South (fire element sector). As metal (gold or white) is controlled by fire element. An acceptable combination under the 5 elements concept. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If there is a straight path between the main door to the back e.g. window / balcony or door; then, it is best to use an `air-tight' screen/partition or divider. 2. The divider can be built e.g. bottom portion housing some cabinets and the top half can be e.g. a glass screen or display shelf. attached to each other, with 3. Yes, the above is acceptable, so long as it helps to divert qi or allows qi to meander around the screen into the house. Rather than directly flowing out or `leaking' out of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Andrew, 1. Five metres is in a very close proximity. 2. Yes, currently I believe, from your second floor, there is an obstructed view or clear space. 3. But if a new condominium development, perhpas, you may not have clear space (at your frontage anymore). 4. However, you mentioned that there is suppose to be a water position at the front (after the development). If this is the case, then, you should usually have clear space. 5. What type of water fountain will there be? If it is a circular fountain, you can still benefit from it. But if it is a wall-type of fountain where the wall is facing you and water falls into this wall, then, this type of fountain may not be as favourable. 6. It is difficult for me to imagine what type, height it is. But overall, if there is still clear space this is acceptable. EXCEPT that it may not be auspicious if your second floor unit faces the road leading OUT of the condominium project. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosita, In my opinion, usually, there are more to it than just by coincidence that the bathroom is located at your romance sector. Do try to check for any `leaks' in your home. Applying first, Shapes and Forms and doing an Eight House chart to see what are the intangible forces. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Natalie, There must be a leak in your new home. Try to apply Shapes and Forms Feng Shui first. Looke out of your main door and windows to find any poision arrows (if any). In addition, check the poistion of your toilet and other Shapes and Forms of your home. You can also use the free Eight House report (sitting position and sleeping position) at www.geomancy.net to find out more about suitable rooms, first. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Benjamin, We have this paid service. You can e-mail: cecil@geomancy.net for more information. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All, Enclosed please find the Feng Shui Ruler Program developed by Mr Wasis Sugiono. He would like to share it with you! Please provide your comments (if you have any). Warmest Regards, Cecil --- Dear Wasis, I have tried your program. Although, I have not fully tested it, but sampled some measurements based on the original inches. Looks good:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jeffery, Please see below:- Some Feng Shui practitioners feel that you may use crystal ball (close to the monitor of your PC). They believe that it can absorb some of the `harmful' radiation from it. In my opinion, there is no harm placing this or any other such single objects (anywhere). Nowadays, as we move to using LCD monitors, there is (in my opinion) really no radiation coming from LCD monitors. Thus no issue. Others may ask to place a small desk plant. Again there is no issue here. You can place the dragon tortise (to use as a solid support). It can be placed e.g. at the cabinet next to your work top - to provide a solid backing or support. In a small office room, it may not make much sense to place a real water position here. Attached please find a sample picture (rough sketch) of a common artwork used especially in Hong Kong. Some of these artwork is placed inside the lobby of a large building. Where the curved `S' shape is made of stainless steel or bronze coated with gold. Alternatively, some of these are small objects that can be placed e.g. on a side table of an office. Some even made the `triple-S' into moulded plastic and placed water in each tube. And added the bubble coming from below each of the tube. Such wavy design represents the water element. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jeffery, Yes, since there is no possibility of changing to different directions, you have no choice anymore in using this theory. Feng Shui is about improving luck. You should instead try to improve luck in your home. As home has a higher influence over you. Try to apply or look at any `leaks' in your home and fix them. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Madan, In my opinion, should use day Master as Yin Earth (the previous day). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Max, Yes, Aloe Vera, although has gel inside it's limb's do look some what like cactus especially with its `trimmed' edges on the pointed leaves. If you must, so long as it does not face the main door directly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jeffery, Office Layout If you have based your office layout based on Eight House, the sketch that you had provided is acceptable. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, an acceptable table position is shown in the attached layout plan. This plan also shows marking `A'. Where possible, if you are still maintaining the exisiting layout of your table, try to make sure that the corner of the cabinet marked as `A' does not cause a poison arrow to you. You can tilt the table (if you have not done so already) to a good facing direction. The free report under the reports section of geomancy.net will provide the exact range of position of the office table compass range of directions. Please see below:- Will comment in a later message. Will comment in a later message. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jeffery, Part I: Room Layout Thank you for a sketch of your bedroom layout. It is not favourable to have the head of the bed face the bedroom door. It is preferred (under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui) to have the bed placed under either one of the attached diagrams. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Miriam, Please refer to attached illustration on how to count the no. of steps. Usually, the landing is also included (as shown under the attachment). Please see below:- Please refer to attachment. All these should be looked at collectively under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui i.e. your building in relation to the surroundings. Thank you for your description. Usually, it is best that if you can provide a sketch. As often, descriptions can often be interpreted wrongly. And I would like to minimise it, if I can. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I assume here is that there is an open window facing the sharp pointed roof of your neighbours'. 2. If the above is true, then the concept " if it cannot be seen, it no longer becomes a threat' can be applied. 3. You can use a day curtain to screen the house from the pointed sharp edge. 4. If this is a solid wall and even if there is a pointed edge, it has no impact on your master bedroom. 5. It is common for a Ba Gua, can be used to neutralise such Sha (poison arrow) Qi. 6. It is best to stand at the window to confirm by looking out to guage if the sharp edge really points to your bedroom. If it is on the side, this is usually not a threat. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Miriam, Please see below:- In fact, both the 9 rectangles or 9 grids and the pie chart are roughly the same. But from practical experience, it is much easier to use a pie chart radiating out from the centre. If one is new to Feng Shui, one should never in a hurry to apply it. You can compartmentalise Feng Shui. Feng Shui is all about luck. And the key success factor is to try to improve luck in all areas. For interior of the home, it is best to have good shapes and forms e.g. the good positioning of the bed based firstly on Shapes and Forms. After this, apply the Eight House. For those who want to go further can apply the Flying Star to look at any imbalances in a sector. For example, if one is frequently sick in a house, most likely, the bedroom is in a bad sector. It is like the `problem' of the overhead beam. If no one is sitting below it, there is really no harm. Even if one is under a beam, one must be under the beam for more than 2 hours, per day, per month, per year to have negative influence. By all means share the PC. More importantly, under the Eight House, do check on the intangible force affecting the bedroom area. This is more crucial. And that each room fits the Ba Zi of each family member or partner(s) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Max, 1. Usually, a business building would depend on the type of tenants / tenant mix. And other factors like type of business. 2. For soley an office premise, I believe this is not an issue. For retail shops, such business depends on any other business considerations e.g. pedestrian traffic etc.. 3. So long as the office location is not isolated or inaccessible, but instead, many of the tenants had taken up the office area, I believe this is no issue. 4. For homes, many would prefer (commonsense approach) to be further away from such noise. As well as away from `danger' from `falling planes'. 5. Otherwise, personally, I do not see an issue here unless as mentioned earlier, there is accessibility problems to your office. Or poor transportation/parking. 6. In Singapore, for example, which is a food haven. If your food is good, your business can be situated anywhere on the island and yet, you can see people, driving all the way to your outlet for it. Warmest Regards, Cecil