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Dear Wasis, 1. In my opinion, so far, there are no long term or even short term studies done on this area. 2. I personally feel that there is no harm in doing so; it is really up to homeowner. For example, talking clocks, cuckoo clocks and clocks that chime every hour have been around for quite sometime. 3. Therefore, if it makes one comfortable and secure, this has more to do with Ren cai (man luck) than Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Rose, *Joke* Perhaps, why there is not much resource in a dentist's waiting room is a real human issue. As all Feng Shui practitioners are (human - flesh and blood); I can say for myself, I dread going to a dentist myself! Erh.. can I excuse myself from this topic:( Jokes aside, Feng Shui can be applied in a dental clinic. I will try to recollect some of the important points for you: 1. Clinic Logo You can mention that often, the investor (often the dentist himself) sets up his/her own practise. For the purpose of this message, when I refer to his / him (I am refering to him or her) else I may inadvertently anger ladies listening in!. A dentist may consult a geomancer to look at his Ba Zi (Heaven Luck) or Pillars of Destiny. After doing the colour scheme and design can be selected. For example, if for a single dentist: and say if he is a weak wood person; under the Five elements concept, water helps or support weak wood. Thus, his business logo can contain e.g. wavy pattern or blue (black). 2. Yin and Yang Concept Yang refers to masculine, cold etc.. while yin soft, and warm. You should try to look at resources pertaining to Yin and Yang concept. For example, when one has a heart attack (e.g. yang activity); we go to a yin place such as a hospital to recover. Since many of us percieve or view clinics to be cold, some hospitals often try to give a more warmth environment. For example, some of the local hospitals in my country go for a more humane or warmer colour dress for the nurse. Here, the Singapore General Hospital and the Catholic Mount Alvernia hospital go for green tones for their nurses, and senior nurses. Thus, you could perhaps mention that a dental clinic, could perhaps, try to apply colours to the uniform of their nursing assistant instead of simply wearing white. Which many of us, have grown and `feared' most since white is one of the earlest colours for nurse wear. A bouquet of flower or plants in such a clinic, brings more warmth into a rather `cold' waiting room. Another area is perhaps: pipe in music. You could perhaps elaborate that soothing music e.g. classical or latin or any other soothing music be placed. Alternatively, tuning into a popular `lively' music station can help to `calm the savage soul'. 3. Do research more into this three Luck areas: 3.1 Tien Cai (Heaven Luck) I have briefly elaborated - company logo based on this area. 3.2 De Cai (Feng Shui) You can perhaps elaborate or try to research more on Xuan Kong Feng Shui or Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. For example, it can be used to look into the placement of the reception area etc. 3.3 Ren Cai (Human luck) As mentioned above, music and even TV screens can help ease the customer's mind. And, encourage long term, visits by clients. Frankly, there can be many, more examples. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1. The test for a real treat is : for us to stand inside of our house - Main door and windows and look out directly. If we do not see a threat slicing straight into our house, this is normally not a threat. 2. However, if it is an angle of a house and it `cuts' into our house, this is considered a threat. 3. For office buildings, reflective glass can be considered as a threat, since it reflects or deflect light. 4. For the home, a threat can seeminly come from the walls of another house. For example, if the afternoon sun, shines onto this wall, and from our window, we get a really bad reflective glare, this can be considered as deflected, sha qi. A simple solution is the use of a set of day curtains on this window. 5. Therefore, everything should be considered as a threat. 6. For all homes, it is a real advantage to have a symmetrical roof as this is symbolic of an UP sign. As the profile of the house looks like an arrow pointing upwards:- ^ / \ | | | | Can one see an `up' arrow much like the profile of a house. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear all, 1. Further to what I had mentioned, I have actually written this note, several years back in this same forum. 2. My uncle in Malaysia, met his wife on an aeroplane flight. 3. At that time, his wife to be mother, or future mother-in-law; somehow, want to invite a Japanese `god (or devil)' which was kept in a `Japanese - coffin' or I consider this as a "Japanese coffin" god. 4. What happened was that, for the first few years, it gave his mother-in-law good luck. But afterwards, took her life. When she died, it happened that my grandfather (mother side) stayed at the same house (for the funeral). 5. What happened next, was that after the funeral, this devil `followed' my grandfather home to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. At that time, he had unexplained illnesses that the doctor could not detect. 6. Later on, after we discovered, that there was something living in his Johor bungalow, we sealed up the house and try to catch this spirit. It hid in things like Chinese vases. And these had to be smashed, to bring this spirit out of hiding. Eventually, it was captured and thrown into the sea. After, this, my grandfather recovered (suddenly as it had appeared and disappeared). 7. Thus, there are situations also, where the wrong use of a metallic windchime may instead invite such guests into the home. 8. This is why, a large tree (tree trunk) especially at NE sector or if the landed property is at the NE, may perhaps, be said to harbour, or can harbour them. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1. Yes, on the `surface', trees do seem to be not as advantages. But, most of the time: it depends. 2. The key to this is understanding what is good and `not so favourable' about trees. 3. I will try to recall as many points on trees so that you may have a better understanding:- 3.1 Good: Contrary to popular belief, overall, trees are considered as a `secret weapon' in Feng Shui. The rationale is because with trees, we often have birds. (Or birds chirping away!) 3.2 Good: In a flat location, at the mercy of barren earth, rows of trees can help to slow down `sha qi'. 3.3 Bad: Trees are considered `bad' because, some trees overgrow. And because of this, sunlight is blocked. As a result, a large shadow is cast below this location. For example, If the house has a North to South orientation, trees planted at the North e.g. (frontage) or South (backyard); - this may result in a very yin house or environment within this house. 3.4 For an adult, this can still be tolerable. But imagine, if we have a poor child growing in such an environment. In the future, when this child grows up, there may perhaps be a tendency for him/her to try to select such a house. Or, if not, he/she may even use heavy dark curtains to create such an effect. 3.5 Too yin a house, is thus not advantages for a healthy growing child. More yang activity is better. 3.6 Frankly, there is no issue with trees: other than if the tree trunk slices thru the window. For example, when one stands inside the house/window, a tree trunk slicing inwards of the house is not advantages. But, if it is a bunch of branches, then, so long as it is maintained, is good. If the tree is not properly trimmed, often, the branches could stick into the home. And insects could craw into the home. 3.7 In areas, that are relatively damp; the worry is of the termites. 3.8 Sometime back, I wrote a forum message, that several years back, I visited a home in St Michael's estate in Singapore. This bungalow, happens to be situated approximately 2 kilometers from a canal. 3.9 The "Feng Shui" of the house was considered not favourable: not so much of the actual qi flow but because, one can see cracks on the floor. By chance, I peered at what was felt as cracked ceramic tiles; a termite, came out to `greet' me thru the hole. 4.0 Bad: If the tree has rotted and has become a stump. And rotting trunk, may harbour termites. 4.1 In my country, there is a belief that spirits could hide in a tree. To be continued, in second, part. Warmest Regards Cecil
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Dear Vun Fook, 1. I really appreciate if users could go thru some of the past resourses in this forum. 2. In particular, I have emphasised many times of the three step-approach: 2.1 What is the purpose of each concept 2.2 What are it's strengths 2.3 What are it's weaknessess 3. Understand Shapes and Forms and Compass School Feng Shui and ba zi, first. Try to do a search on each of what you had mentioned, below and find out there purpose, strengths and weakness. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1. The key success factor in-fact has to do with: location, location and location. This is where the house / apartment is situated in an excellent location, first. 2. It is good to go thru some of my previous forum messages. Try to search for things like: " quantum leap "; to understand what excellent homes mean. 3. Therefore, Para 1 and 2, comes first. Next, it is good to have a suitable house/apartment. Please use the free Eight House tools available at: geomancy-online.com to generate reports to analyse the home. 4. For those who are new, should read some of the resources: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Wasis, It would be nice to select an auspicious date. But if things has past, it is best to forget about it. Anyway, the date may not be very inauspicious or inauspicious. It could instead be average or mixed blessing dates. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Vun Fook, 1. He association of a mole on one's face goes along way - in Chinese culture. 2. The `sad' thing about it is - sometimes, it is better not to be aware of it. 3. Given that you had read, the article on mole and had found it "inauspicious", hmm... to me, if it can be removed is fine. If not, try not to think about it. In my opinion, I feel that once one `knows' of it, we may sometimes ponder over it. 4. More often, I do see a situation where, it does not matter whether a mole has been interpreted to be (especially) inauspicious. It is more true, if each of us have an`excellent' outlook in life: i.e. do not worry too much, communicate more with family members and lead a happy life. 5. Considering the above, yes, good Feng Shui does help. For example, if we are constantly in debt, or fall sick often, it does affect our mental, and physical body. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Kochakorn, 1. Frankly, as you have mentioned, it is all a matter of our individual taste. 2. Most of the time, plates of china are often not too dark (perhaps this is my personal preference). But there is generally no issue with regards to Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil I'm getting a
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Dear Guest, 1. The rationale why, the "numbers game" is not used in Feng Shui is; as you had correctly pointed out: it is subject to so many different interpretations! 2. For some race (and dialect) groups, it could be based on phoentic sounds. 3. Since, numbers are to be interpretted so widely or diversly, it would seem furtile to argue which numbers are better. 4. Even in numerology, there are just too many schools. And where do we begin? 5. More importantly, if it is from a Feng Shui angle, often, it is not the number of the unit but rather: the external environment, the site, the building that plays an important part. 5.1 For example, we often find homes with `nice' numbers but these homes could be at a disadvantages location e.g. at a `T' junction or cul de sac location. 5.2 Especially for a home at a `T' junction, it does not really matter if the house number is lovely, since it is considered at the mercy of external sha (bad) qi. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1.It is always best to understand each concept or theory in order to have a good grasp or proper foundation to help us achieve success. 2. The first thing that comes to my mind when you mentioned Gua or Kua is: 2.1 What is it based on? When we first try to apply this we need to provide an input. For Gua or kua numbers : we merely need our year of birth. However, contrast this carefully with the inputs needed for ba zi analysis. For ba zi (Pillars of destiny) we not only need to have the Year of birth, but also at least the Month, Day of birth. And if we can, try to also use our hour of birth. 2.2 So what is so different with these two concepts? We can tell at a glance that Gua or Kua is not as detailed, since it is based merely on our Year of birth, only. Anyone who can come up with a colour scheme or favourable or unfavourable colours based on Gua or Kua can be said to be too simplistic, at best. 2.3 Contrast this to the ba zi or Pillars of destiny. Where we really need to determine our element and strength. For example: if a person is considered as a weak water person, then, we can say that one's favourable colours for such a person is: metal (white or gold) and water (blue, black or gray). The unfavourable colours for such a person would be wood (green or brown) .... Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1. Drawing a parallel, nowadays, also, this type of Feng Shui is too general to be effective. It is like the notion of North = career sector; SW = romance sector. 2. Although: West is associated with metal; East with wood; there is not much this can tell us. 3. A more accurate interpretation is to apply Flying Star Feng Shui. This is because each sector has three variables: the mountain star; the water star and the base star. 4. For example, the Flying Star analysis is based on the birth chart of each home. Here, one needs to know the year the house was born or had a major renovation. The direction of the house. 4.1 Senario 1: ============== If this (west) sector has a 5 2 2 A fire place at this sector may be considered unfavourable since #5 = bad earth or misfortune/sickness and #2 is sickness star. Given this senario, a fire place with real fire represents: fire element. Under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: Fire helps or fuel earth. Given this understanding, if this sector is not controlled or neutralised, then this is very unfavourable. Given such a situation, one should introduce metal to this sector. 4.2 Senario 2: ============= If the Flying Star charts are: 3 4 7 Since #3 is bad wood and #4 also bad wood, a fire place (fire is beneifical) here. This is because, under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: Fire is used to `burn' off or neutralise bad wood elements. We can look at it from a different angle. What say if we want to place a water feature at such a location? 3 7 4? Again, under the productive sequence of Five elements concept: Water aids or fuels wood. We should therefore, given this understanding, avoid using water element i.e be it a real fountain/ fish tank or even painting the walls blue here. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, 1. Often, this has more to do with psychology (or beliefs) then Feng Shui. 2. For example, many of us, cannot stand the sight of blood or `cruelty'. In nature, fishes, often caught live fishes and eat them. 3. Other than the above, or for the person who feeds the fish, if one is conscious of such activity, then, one may feel unease. 4. This category of activity should be classified more of a `Ren cai'(human / man luck activity). 5. Often we have `dealings' and communication with our loved ones, friends and at work. 5. We can draw a parallel to what you had mentioned to (extreme cases). Often, we hear that a criminal e.g. one that had taken someone else life. Sometimes, we hear that this person, had taken to the `cloth' or came closer to god e.g. became a christian. 6. Similarly, someone who had fed live fishes this way may one day, decide, that since visibly, he / she sees insects or smaller fishes eaten alive, could perhaps cannot stomach this any more. While others, do not even give a second thought about feeding their fish this way. 7. Hmmm... good or bad, therefore depends how each of us see it under our own light. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Utpal, 1. Although, red can be associated with the `fire' element, this is only one perspective or point of view. 2. Far from this single view or vocab that red = fire; red alternatively also represents auspiciousness for the Chinese. 3. Understanding the Five Elements Concept:- 3.1 Besides what I mentioned under Para 2, everything that is tied in red, therefore is symbolic of `auspiciousness'. 3.2 The Six coins cure and the red string or ribbon: For the six coins cure: Six represents `big metal'. The square hole at the centre of this six coins represents `earth' element. Earth element helps to strengthen metal element. Since the arrangement of six coins represent `big metal'; in order to control `big metal', red string (fire controls metal) is used here. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Carlos, 1. In my opinion, this may not be the correct way to solve your problems. 2. A Ba Gua mirror is often used to either: 2.1 Ward of evil and/or 2.2 Neutralise Sha Qi (poison arrows). (For example, a house located at a `T' junction. 3. Often, it is placed outside the main entrance door or above the window of a house. 4. Otherwise, it is best to check out what is wrong i.e. are there any leaks externally or internally in the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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However, what Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi) or Eight Characters (or proper use of it is) to try to relate our birth chart to the Lowest Common Denominator (L.C.M.) of the Five Elements Concept. Compass School: Flying Star Feng Shui also uses this L.C.M. i.e. the Five Elements concept. Given this base-line, we can try to harmonise our `birth-chart' to our earth dwelling (home or work location). It is this proper harmonising by using the Five Elements concept - to try to do this. In addition, even things like `space clearing' can help. Here, simple things like air-circulation inside a home can help to promote good qi. Another key ingredient for good Feng Shui. Besides this; human luck such as a happy contented family is good. It is the three `holy' trinity: Heaven Luck (Ba zi); Earth Luck (Feng Shui) and Human Luck (family, friends and relationships) that can help to boost all our luck. Unfortunately, the greatest ill, today is the over exploitation of Human Luck: not in the form of relationships but (very highly) commercialised products. These products are unfortunately highly questionable. Eventually, all these end up collecting dust. Unlike, human feelings and relationships, which can instead be memorable. Imagine our childhood. Many of us, have very lovely childhood and we also try to impart, same quality to our children etc..... Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, One possibility is to see you can find a house with a main door that can be tilted towards NE, NW, SE or SW. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Peck Wun, In my opinion, if it is a small hole; and unintentional, usually there is no issue, here. However, on the safe side, (touch wood) - [This is not Feng Shui - but common beliefs) if you incur any problems, and if you have an altar at home, simply light up three jost sticks and pray towards the grand duke direction asking for forgiveness. After this, buy some flowers and lime (cut the lime) and place them into a basin; bathe and after bathing, pour the water onto your head down to the back. For more information, do a search in this website for " lime " or "rose ". [ Have mentioned, in detail what to do with it. ] Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Anon, Please see below:- A couple of shrubs would be the best choice. A vine (should be used as a last resort). Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Peck Wun, In particular, often a wall piece mirror is placed as a decorative item especially next to the dining table (a common practise amongst the Cantonese dialect group). In such a situation, since this area is fully visible, it would not be good to place a two piece mirror here. It would therefore preferable in the above case to avoid a twin split mirror. For a wardrope cabinet, it is due to practical reasons i.e. a wardrope must have reasonable sized doors. Given this situation, I personally feel that it is still ok here. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Peck Wun, Please see below:- In matter what, your home is still a Period 7 apartment. Period 7 spans between 1984 to 2003. Therefore, even if there are several renovations or major renovations done e.g. in 2001, 2002 or even this year; your apartment will still be a Period 7 apartment/house. Where possible try not to do any work at South South-Weat or 210 degrees. If this is at true compass direction South-West, then it is still ok. If you have a compass, try to locate the centerpoint of your home. Stand there and confirm that the location is not South South-West 210 degrees. No, this is minor and no issue. Unless, you need to remove the aircon unit mounted on the wall, drill new holes say to mount a new air-con. Otherwise, often, this is no issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Vun Fook, 1. Usually, the placement of a water feature (in side the home) can be based on either: 1.1 Shapes and Forms and/or 1.2 Flying Star Feng Shui 2. For a typical Shapes and Forms practitioner, they will often ask one to place it just after the main entrance door (wall) or in the living room. 3. These practitioners often, advise that the water position can be placed at the `water' position or water refers to clear space much like the space in the living room or balcony area of a home. 4. For a Flying Star practitioner, often, they will try to place it (with some consideration based on the Shapes and Forms) plus, see if a water position can be placed especially at locations with #7 or #6 or even locations. 5. But the caution is that it would not be favourable to place a water feature at locations where there are several #3 or #4 (bad wood) elements. Since water can help fuel further wood. 6. In seveal of my past forum messages, I mentioned that it would be more beneifical to have water outside of the home (espeically) for a landed property: 6.1 Water at the frontage would mean that nothing else can be built above it - to block the view or allow for clear space. 6.2 A good water feature should be vibrant - have a vibrant water flow where water frictions with the air. 7. In a home, especially if there is already high humidity especially in countries close to the equator; if one goes to work and leave the water fountain on, the house may end up with a higher humidity. This may not be favourable with the aged (family member) and the young or children. 8. To activate a mountain, we do not necessarily need a crystal. Crystal glass was only invented recently. In the past, even in the early 1900's no one has heard of such crystal glass. Again, all these are commercial products. That make us depart our hard earned money.. making others richer. 9. Mountain stars can be activated only e.g. at the back of the house or if mountain stars are found and these mountain stars are not at the front of the house. We do not want a mountain to block our frontage. Warmest Regards, Cecil
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Dear Dragana, Please see below:- Given this senario, often, when one visits a so called Feng Shui website, they always sell such (commercial) things. The only difference I find between the Mandarin ducks vs the three legged toad is that: perhaps, the pair of mandarin ducks appeal more to westerners. While many Chinese: in Singapore, many of the lower (middle) income Chinese e.g. living in three or four room flats have such a three legged toad. All these are fool hardy, given that the money goes into the pocket of the seller. Frankly, should treat all these as decoration. If one likes say a painting, it can be pleasing to one's eyes. In fact, most of the material goods, objects of art etc... should be treated more or related to Human luck (man) luck. Sometimes, we all want to feel "comfortable". Many of us, want to know where is our wealth corner. If told there is `none' many may be taken aback. All these are psychological. For many of us, we purchase because we were "told" that these objects are beneficial to us. But, there are many Human Luck, elements that are free! For example, instead of purchasing a three-legged toad; why not hug one's love one more or even go out e.g. for lunch, dinner say on our day's off? Warmest Regards, Cecil
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