Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, More importantly, one try not to move the bed or furniture in the bedroom. In your case, this is unfortunately a business decision. And seems that you have to move table. In such a situation, you can still move your table but - avoid seeing the entire move. What you can do is; pack up all your personal belongings into a box, place it at a corner and (do not see the move/removal of the table) but once ready, then occupy your new table. (Do not see the entire process). Better still is if your new table is ready. Bring your things there. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Stand at the window(s) to see if the tree trunk slices into the home? If no, this is not a threat to your home. This can be seen as a "commonsense" approach. Often a dead tree is prone to rot / termites (if any). And because of this issue, it can be considered unhealthy. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi everyone, In addition, these are additional dates for the various years ahead:- 1. Year 2006 - 7th month (Hungry Ghost month) Unfortunately, under Year 2006, there is an intercalary month or a double 7th month for this year. Given this situation: the 7th months for this year are: from 25 July 2006 to 23 August 2006 and the start of the 2nd 7th month is from 24 August 2006 to 21 September 2006. When we read the above information, it simply means that the 7th month for Year 2006 is from 25 July 2006 to 21 September 2006. the 8th month for this year only starts from 22 September 2006. 2. Year 2007 For the Year 2007, 7th month starts on 13 August 2007 to 10 September 2007. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mr Low, Overall, the earth element has only one main colour i.e. yellow or shades of it such as: cream or beige. (No other colour represents it). A safe element is often:- 1. White (metal) element. Or a combination of water element and gold such as the colour of the wrought iron gate / grille where often: the background is black and gold is splashed onto it. Ideally, one has to take extra care of using fire (red, pink or purple) at such sectors. As fire may inadvertently fuel bad earth #5 or #2 if they are present at that sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For 2004, the 7th month or Hungry Ghost month falls on/between 16 August 2004 to 13 September 2004. (In addition) 2. For 2005, the 7th month falls on/between 5 August 2005 to 3 September 2005. 3. Another inauspicious date for marriage or moving-house is the Qing Ming month or often April. For this year, Qing Ming falls on 5 April 2003. And it is best not to move house in April 2003. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Since, the tree slices into the house (thru the main entrance): this is considered inauspicous. Or a threat to the house. The cul-de-sac is an added `burden' to the house. Thus, this is two bad / bad situations. No, it does not mean here that the cul-de-sac metal slices into the wood tree. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sandra, Often, house number is not a major issue under Feng Shui. It has more to do with one's culture. And numbers mean different things to different races and even dialect groups. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, there is no harm in placing a cross on your door. Often, when we read about Feng Shui, often it is not good to have two doors directly facing each other. This is because, there may be a possibility or a high probability of logger-heads between the two parties. For example, small things such as shoes strewn along the main enterance or noise coming from the neighbour. Even uneasyness of lack of privacy if both parties open their doors is considered unfavourable. Given all these, there is therefore a high chance of neighours being irritated with each other. A Lose-Lose situation? A lose-lose situation is when each party view the other with concern. For example, if the neighbour or we (ourself) first hang say a ba gua mirror, the other neighbour may not have a choice but also (instead) have to hang a mirror to neutralise it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Flemming, 1. It depends. Most and foremost, one has to look at the layout plan of the interior of the house. 2. Often, since the living room and dining room are close or next to each other, the placement of the sofa has to be looked into under the context of the living room vs dining room. 3. Often, it is good to create two symbolic rectangles between the living room and dining room area. 4. Factors like the shape of the living/dinning room should be looked into closely. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yenni, If it is asked at www.geomancy.net's website, we require only your actual birth date and not lunar calendar date. We will convert this information. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, 1. Water position includes: any fountain or fish tank. 2. In addition, colours such as blue, black or gray also represents water element. This is particularly so, for the interior of the home. 3. A water position outside of the house often is excluded under the above definition. Water position outside the house can be based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, To give an example of a `minor' leak:- A house can be very unsuitable to the breadwinner: i.e. death / disaster i.e. the front door. Often, this is considered as a major leak. If the main door is the `irritation' and `spook' sector, this can be considered as a `minor' leak. Some other simple minor leaks include e.g. a wall clock facing out of a living room window. Often, it is difficult for some of us to understand what are major and minor leaks. But, take it this way, any leak: major or minor may contribute to an accumulation of problems. Warmest Regards, Cecil

If your home is facing such a home... with a semi-circular set of floor tiles radiating outwards of the main door with a slight protusion as shown here; you should try to do the same with similar set of floor tile configuration..

The Chinese especially, from the dialect group Cantonese dread the number 4. To them, in their dialect means : `say' or DIE. Worse if it is repeated e.g. Die, Die, Die... Especially numbers like 4, 44 or even 444....

Dear White, 1. Frankly, this does not come under the perview of Feng Shui. 2. Often, it is based on location, location, location and the selling price. 3. But, currently with the glut in the property market i.e. where buyers are spoilt for choice, it really - unfortunately makes it much harder to sell even if it is near to the valuation price. 4. Overall, based on many Real Estate agent's advice: 4.1 Try not to clutter the house with too many furniture. 4.2 Try to touch up areas or walls that are dirty. Otherwise, Feng Shui is not the way to go, here. Unless, you can find good `Feng Shui' points. Here again, one man's meat is another man's poison. Wishing you all the best! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Sam's Pet Gallery ================= Robert and myself will be at United Square on Sunday, 23 March 2003, to give several sessions of Feng Shui public talk between 2 to 6 pm. Please see attached brochure for more details. The event is organised by Singapore's most comprehensive and largest pet and aquarium store. Their website is: http://www.samyick.com If you are a pet lover or fish lover, do drop by:) Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Yes, unfortunately any construction work nearby can affect our lives especially if we are living close-by. And, since work is done during the day, if one is working from home or is a house maker; or children needs to study then it will affect those who live in the house. Therefore, there are two not favourable influences: 1. Noise pollution - hopefully, this is kept to the minimum or does not filter to your block/unit. 2. Dust - Hopefully, it is not as dusty. Since dust often has a way of finding itself into any home. 3. Again, hopefully, all these can be kept to a minimum. Real-life interesting story:- 4. In Singapore, we have re-claim land along the Marina / Marine Parade location. 5. In fact, one hotel, tried to elevate itself on `stilts' to avoid a sinking feeling - i.e. as it was felt that a building built on it gives such an inauspicious connotation. 6. Although many of us know that construction or underground work is often at it's highest quality, some geomancers, would view it (unfortunately) negatively. 7. Look at it positively: In the long run, when it is completed, your apartment will continue to enjoy the peace and quiet. Compare this with quite alot of homes next to highways in Singapore. The sound can be very disturbing to say the least. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Besides the layout plan; another most important element is the flow of qi - into the house. 2. if there is a relatively clean / unpolluted lake, often, this is a plus point for various reasons. 3. A lake, close-by will often have another `secret' weapon in Feng Shui: trees and plants. And often, with such ecology; it will sustain life (animals or insects). And in many countries, some of these lakes are water catchment areas. 4. Thus, it may not be unnecessarily bad for a lake. 5. Sometimes, if our house has a patio or deck facing the lake; it may mean that this could instead be the frontage of the house. 6. Please note that not two situations are similar and each location / house has to be looked at in it's own merits. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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