Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, No, by right, a mountain star has to be activated. Sometimes, it may have been activated if there is already a heavy object with mass at the sector. I can quite understand the `rationale' for the apparent reason for it to be `automatically' activated because, it one is not too concern about `safety' may place a heavy object above the bed. It can easily `drop off' or `fall off' and injur a person's head or other parts of the body. This would be worse! Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Thank you for your information. 2. Currently, we have quite alot of real cases that we are helping out. Many of them are not `seen' because we are helping out privately. We would like to do case studies but currently, I hope you understand, helping those in need is more crucial at this stage. 3. For now, we have to hold back your present request. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Under the Eight Associations /Life Associations or Life Aspirations, many authors and practitioners widely recommend enhancing the `South-West' sector. Although this is based on the interpretation of one of the Eight Gua numbers and their associated meaning, this theory, in my opinion is to general to be useful to everyone. 2. Under the Flying Star Theory, based on the 9 Grids, or 8 pie charts, there is a specific sector, that has been identified as Romance, Education... sector. This would be a more reliable method of locating the `Romance' sector. The effectiveness of enhancing this sector is not "fully grasp" yet. More research is needed to find out this `method'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wayne & Rebecca, The ISBN is 983-899-943-1 Warmest Regards, Cecil wayne -- Wayne & Rebecca

Dear Anon, Yes, it is best to have the two rows of coins together i.e. to symbollically represent 6 coins. It is my opinion that placing 3 coins separated, although it is on the same Red packet is not ideal. This is my personal opinion as I have never tested them separated. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dylan, It is best to look at it in relation to a Quantum Leap. For example, some people are born lucky and given a silver spoon. In Pillars, one can roughly categorise one's luck into: - Born with a silver spoon - Average life (Must constantly work hard) - born to `suffer' In the above, one can thus see the three classifications above. As the Chinese pay importance to: Destiny, Luck, Feng Shui Feng Shui is all about trying to `topple' the balance and since Feng Shui is earth based, it can be considered our `Earthly Luck'. So, what may offset the balance is `Luck'. This is why, some people, through their earthly luck prospher. This is why, many people, go into Feng Shui. Because, Feng Shui is about earthly luck, (which I feel is distinct from your own luck under destiny). Many people have through a good home, achieved a Quantum Leap if the home `fits' them and the home has excellent Feng Shui. Destiny, or fate, is a totally different aspect from Feng Shui. Pillars of Destiny has many `modules' each looking into various sectors of our fate. However, it is just a snap shot of what we were born with. An interesting thing to note is that under palmistry, it is said that we have both hands. One hand shows our Heaven map, while the other hand, is constantly changing and shows our current fate. Presently, we have used all the available tools to review and enlarge our understanding of Feng Shui such as: 1. Shapes and form 2. Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying Star At the same time, Destiny has its own set of tools such as: 1. Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zhi) or Eight Characters Reading (This is the largest component, which includes new born name, fate, luck pillars and more) 2. Palmisty 3. Face Reading As the current focus not just here but in other sites are more attune to Feng Shui. Although at Geomancy.net, has the most detailed Pillars report / analysis, we currently used it more for Feng Shui i.e. finding the birth element and strenght and using the Luck pillars to analyse the season of strength. Fate or Destiny can on its own, be a totally huge site. Hope the above helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. The closest Chinese `theory' that can analyse a child's future is: 1.1. Pillars of Destiny, 1.2. Palmistry. This area is less popular today. But it is still able to `map' out a person's Heaven luck. 2. Pillars of Destiny One must understand that Pillars of Destiny is suppose to map out a person's Heaven's map. However, the `escape' clause is that it can be changed especially by: - interaction with the surrounding e.g. family, - education, - relationships with friends etc.. - technology and advancement in science, such as test-tube babies, artificial insemination, advancement in replacement of organs etc... 3. More importantly, give your child, love and affection. Plus `proper guidiance'. 4. Under Pillars of Destiny, one interesting analysis is on a person's career i.e. 4.1 a career with wealth 4.2 a career with power 4.3 a career that are `neither' wealth or power 5. One interesting thing about learning or finding a child's talent is that he/she must have an interest in the subject. Secondly, I believe there are lots of cases where, if a child gets pushed too hard, may just do the "opposite." As your child is only 9 years old, I believe, allow him the freedom to grow in a caring home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. More important concerns are where a house faces 1.1. A temple or church 1.2. A cemetry Other brutal occurences in the home 2. Primarily, the above are the main concerns as a temple or church is said to be a `depository' of emotions etc... 3. A house next to or near a school, is acceptable. Thus one should not `worry' unduly over this. And not an issue. 4. The concept of clear space is an important consideration and has priority under the Shapes and Form. Thus is it good to have clear space be a park. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please click here:- http://www.geomancy.net/pics/teacups/index.htm Can you spot the God of Wealth riding on a tiger and holding a ancient Chinese ingot? Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Based on the message posted below] Dear Anon, Frankly, I also do not like to do manual checking and have done away with it. Perhaps, why not try to take up a course/correspondense from any of the websites that provide such a course. Currently, I am still not `satisified' with the current materials on the course at geomancy.net is suppose to launch. Will only launch it when I am completely satisfied with the quality and content. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Click this link to view pictures of the God of Wealth Did you see the various views of a bronze God of Wealth in the above link? Did you see the God of Wealth riding a tiger and holding a tael of gold, ingot? Does the God of Wealth look `fierce'? Dear Dylan, 1. It is quite common to find such bronze statute i.e. of the God of Wealth, sitting on a tiger. 2. Frankly, I do not see any problems with such a statute. Firstly, usually this figurine is small and the main `character' is the God of Wealth. 3. Symbolically, since he rides on the tiger, the Tiger can be considered as `tamed' by him. 4. Although this is not Feng Shui belief, ideally, it should be `accorded' the respect of a `God': 4.1 Best is have it in the living room. 4.2 Avoid, keeping it in a glass cabinet, symbolically, it is not a good idea to `entrap' or imprison a `God'. 4.3 It can be placed facing the main door 4.4 It can be placed facing out of a window. 4.5 Avoid having the display shelf share the small wall as the toilet. 4.6 Avoid placing the statute in the bedroom 4.7 Avoid placing the statue in facing a toilet door. 4.8 Avoid placing it in the kitchen. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Usually, the plant(s) to be closer to the main door. Where possible, (and if possible), try to have a pair (on each side) of the main door. Since, it is not a standard placement, best to remove it. Normally, a look at an analysed Flying Star chart should be able to see if there are imbalances within that sector especially, if it is an excess of wood element or it being used to `fuel' excessive Fire. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, we have to place priorites. 2. Even in Feng Shui, our immediate concern is to neutralise external threats first. 3. Within, the house, there are equally priorities that we must `set'. For example, it is more important to redress issues like placement of bed, ceiling beams etc.. 4. As I mentioned in several forum messages, priority should take care of crucial problems such as under Para 1. Furthermore, if it is the edge of a building, it has a far greater mass than a tiny hi-fi speaker. 5. It is important to note that our life on this earth is relatively short. So, if we enjoy TV shows, why not, have a TV in the bedroom. Or a hi-fi. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. First of all thanks for pointing me to the direction of what the Tansu step cabinet look like. 2. In my opinion, Chinese medicine chest cabinets also have small compartments but usually are of equal height or levels. 3. I can understand your `concern' after looking at it. On one hand, it looks ok to me i.e. even if there are `poison arrows' it seems to point upwards. In my opinion, it is difficult to say since, I have very little encounters with this specific cupboard. Overall, you may have to decide should you want to purchase it. 4. Based on past experience, usually the `worst' threats are those aimed at the main entrance door and windows of a home. These are usually external threats. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fred, Usually, it is best to leave it to fate for a baby to be born. In cessarian birth, where the date and time can be predicited, this is still possible. Currently, it is possible to generate a pillars for each date (time would have to be predeterimined each day or left out) but, personally, I do not have the time to generate and analyse on this. Perhaps, we may consider doing this at a later date. Our main concern is currently helping quite alot of people with `problems.' Hope u understand our situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, So far, there are few works especially in English on history of Feng Shui. 1. Dr Evelyn Lip So far, she has a few books on Feng Shui or `Geomancy'. In her basic Geomancy book, she does provide some history of Feng Shui. 2. Dr Ong Hean Tatt - PHD He has a book called Amazing scientific basis of Feng Shui 3. The other site is Dr Steven Field's Feng Shui Gate, who is one of the original /first members of our Wind and Water Ring. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Yes Pillars of Destiny online reports are very comprehensive, you may like to consider using the online system at www.geomancy-online.com 2. We will be glad to provide additional support for users who had purchased the online report and need clarifications or assistance. We are availble to assist you. 3. For general queries on layout plans, there is a facility to upload under the conference " Conference for Attaching Layout" Plans. The reason why we do this is because, for those who are willing to `share' to share learning experiences which is the specific reasons for this forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. The proper Chinese `cure' is symbolic and if was done the first time e.g. when one was born and found to be having too much Fire, the symbolic thing to do is to be given a name with `Water' to balance the person. 2. Theoritically you are correct to say that one should `embrance' water but this is not the correct method of applying Pillars of Destiny. We should instead use symbolic items to represent ourselves. Like a person's name, for example, with additional of a `water' in his her, name, this is a symbolic representation and not `physical' representation. 3. Likewise, one cannot or must never `play' with the human anatomy in any way. Or subject ourselves to physcially attaching the significance of lack of water to Real water etc... 4. Only in other fields of Chinese systems can we then relate physcially water and fire. For example, if one takes red hot chilly, the balance is to drink water to cool oneself. Here, yin and yang attract each other but subsequently after the `marriage', becomes balanced because, water cools down the `hot' chilly. Only in the `physical' sense e.g. comparing food with food that we should do it. 5. Just because we lack metal, does not mean we literally use metal/stainless steel implants in our bodies unless it is through other unfortunate circumstances. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, As this forum is open to the public and easily accessible by anyone, it is not ideal to discuss `politics' since, my close relatives and myself need to travel to China. In such a situation, it is `wise' or best not to antagonise the Chinese government in any way. Thus my personal wish is that everything can be solved, `peacefully'. I believe many overseas Chinese, share the same feelings as their brothers and sisters in China for peaceful co-exisitence. In the past, during the Japanese invasion and World War II, overseas Chinese rallied and collected over, I believe $50 million dollars at that time in aid of China. If one look at the history of China and the abuse of power by the Emperors and Lords against the poor, one should say that, life has changed for the better for the masses (even under communist rule). I believe, that if any `huge' populated nation would survive and prospher, it would be the Chinese. Contrast this to, the unfortunate circumstances in Russia, where, in my opinion, money invested is like going into a `blackhole' and a vicious cycle of poverty or chaos. If things continue, there may be another `peasant' revolt. I believe, conservative China, can progress and have a better human rights record as its citizens, get better off economically and financially. Currently, India, is also, I believe trying to lay a claim on Tibet so, this `country' is squeezed between China and India. Many overseas Chinese, thus have a part to play as a bridge to understanding Chinese culture especially to the West since we are educated overseas and English is widely used in terms as the medium of commerce. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Based on your information, it is presently difficult to `pinpoint' how effective, Feng Shui can do at this time. 2. One think for certain is that: 2.1 Feng Shui can help to `reverse' some of the Earthly Luck of your home. 2.2 As for the office, as you mentioned that your investment is overseas, it is difficult to do Feng Shui by "remote control." Usually, an audit has to be conducted at the office premises. 2.3 As you mentioned that both of you have present jobs, one way is to `enhance' each individual by using the Pillars of Destiny i.e. looking at the element and its strengths. 3. Currently, between (divided) amongst ourselves we are currently helping many cases (some of them privately) thus, for those who need help, would have to be more proactive by utilising the various tools and analysis provided. 4. Please e-mail robert-lee@3dmail.com privately so that we can provide you free credits especially for: Home Audit report, The necessary Pillars of Destiny reports. Both reports, are pretty detailed and if you need clarifications do let us know. 5. For your present home, you should also try to see if there are any poison arrows aimed at your existing house and conduct your own `Shapes and Form audit'. There are available resources in this website. Pay more attention to the location of the toilet, the sleeping area and main entrance door, any poison arrows aimed at the windows. 6. Use the Eight House Theory to see how suitable the house is. For more information on how to do a Eight House, go to: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Toni, 1. That will be great! 2. Best that it is in the medium he is most comfortable with i.e. black and white or in colour. Colour would be nicer thou. 3. We can discuss on how it can be sent later on. We can discuss other details privately at my email address: cecil@geomancy.net. Thanks in advance! Warmest Regards, Cecil ---- Additional characters could include --- P.S. The Kindergarten Practitioner Here, the Practititioner could be `seen' with doing a nursery room (leave it to the imagination:)

Hi Everyone, A picture paints a thousand words I feel that it would be very useful to draw caricatures? I really do not mind paying anyone who can draw well of " Feng Shui " characters. For example, some of the caricatures of various characteristics of Feng Shui practitioners:- a. The `Huge' Ego Practitioner You often see them lurking in the alt.chinese.fengshui newsgroup or participating in some Feng Shui forum. Always never want to `lose' or once get `hurt' return all their `firepower'. b. The `Goatie' Practitioner This year, one of my clients *chuckled* that they were looking at the photos of the various Feng Shui practitioner and looking for a practitioner who does not have a "goatie". Perhaps, they hired me because I do not have a goatie. (By the way, a goatie is like a beard). Others:- c. The `Play Safe' Practitioner d. The Oriental `look' practitioner e. The Space Clearing practitioner f. The Western practitioner etc.. g. The Black Hat Sect Practitioner Here, the practitioner perhaps wears a black hat and carry a suitcase. The suitcase contains all the additional wares that he/she will try to push to the client or (`victim?). h. The `Elastoplast' practitioner, and many more... I believe so far, no one has conceptionalized the characteristics of the various practitioners. There are lots more.. if one puts on the thinking cap. I have to add a(c) Copyright above for the description, concept/idea, Cecil Lee I believe the above is an excellent way to deplict the types of Feng Shui practise after having seen and understood them all these years. Anyone interested to discuss e.g. on co-writing such a book? Warmest Regards, Cecil

What has Quantum Leap has to do with Feng Shui? For those who is considered having an average but generally smooth life:- If you have been staying in the same house for a few years to many years. Do not expect to see a quantum leap in major improvements. For example, if you life is pretty normal, staying in the house, do not expect that Feng Shui can provide you with the Quantum Leap to riches and monetary wealth. However, if one has been plagued with `problems' especially in health, misfortune, can utilize Feng Shui. What is the morale of the story? Since, one may not expect to see a Quantum Leap, so do we put in so much effort, money and time to gain only Marginal returns? Should we thus spent more fruitful time, on other more constructive things in our life or enjoy our life to the fullest? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, We live in a real world and if we like in a studio apartment, we should not worry unduly about its effect on Feng Shui. You can still apply Feng Shui concepts: 1. Ideally, if the entire studio apartment is one open area, we can artificially provide sections e.g. between the kitchen and say the living room or the bedroom, have a `partition' such as an eating counter etc.. 2. For the living room, or bedroom, leave a `gap' or a short distance between say the bed and the other `rooms'. 3. It is not compulsory but some actual examples also include the using carpets to have an outline between one area e.g. the living room and other areas. (This is not compulsory) but just one of the simple examples that do not cost a `bomb'. 4. More importantly, do not clutter the apartment with too many belongings i.e. turn it into a "refugee" camp. Keep unwanted items neatly in e.g. boxes. The amount of furniture, in a studio apartment must be appropriate to the space we live in. If we live in a larger area, we should also keep our house tidy etc... 5. In my personal opinion, a small studio apartment has because of its small size, relatively minimal impact on the occupants thus, one may not need to find out for example, how suitable the house is to the breadwinner or `strictly' apply the Eight House or Flying Star. The most important theory for a studio apartment, in my opinion are: - Where possible conform to the Shapes and Form (whenever possible) - Apply the Yin and Yang concept. Have a balance of it. In the day time, the house should be more Yang. While at nite, it should be more cosy: Such simple but practical things like, drawing the curtain open during the day to make it more yang is acceptable. However, this would also depend on the nature of work or study and the amount of time spent at home. If say a person is student, then depending on his/her habbit, may have to make the studio apartment more yang at nite, in case one simply falls asleep every nite without doing much revision or homework. Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Further to what was mentioned earlier, it is common for many Chinese to find a Geomancer after the birth of their child. The geomancer looks at the child's Pillars of Destiny. In a very simple example, the child's pillars lack fire element, his can be added with the phonetic sound of `fire'. As each Chinese character can be classified under each of the Five elements, e.g. the strokes of the name is counted which is considered Yin or Yang such as even or odd strokes plus looking at the phonetic sound. I brought up an example a short article: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/names.htm where, my grandfather consulted a geomancy and my elder brother was given a name with `Shui' (in dialect hokkien it is Chwee close sound) in it. Thus the first name can be: Lee Either last name or middle name has: `Shui' in it. Perhaps one day if you see a person with names such as: James Water Simon Metal Woody Allen Earth Jane Perhaps, check with them whether, their names are `tied' with Feng Shui:) *JOKE* Warmest Regards, Cecil