Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Please see below:- It would be ideal if bougainvillaes are not planted especially if it has lots of thorns sticking out. For me, I do have a pot of bougainvilla but, I specially chosen one with genetically smaller thorns. So far, there is no, concrete evidence to say whether plants with thorns are bad. All we ever hear is that this are bad. But, as I had mentioned, there is no concrete evidence to say for sure whether it is auspicious or inauspicious. But from my opinion, for bougainvilla plants, there should not be a major issue since: 1. it is even worse if this plant or tree has a solid trunk (that slices into the window area or planter box). 2. Bougainvillas need constant trimming especially if there is bright sunlight. It will grow `wildly' if not maintained. And from a planter box, this must be done regulary. 3. Bougainvillas love bright sun-light and little maintenance. if there is bright sun-light, it will constantly flower. For me, I specifically chose one that can flower different colours on one pot. I love the different colours: Light purple, purple, chilli red, maroon red, orange, white. They are very lovely to look at:) And perhaps, help improve Man (human luck). Since it is pleasing to the eye. Maybe, you may not truly appreciate it. If it is growing well, try not to shift it to another location. Best to keep them in a well ventilated location since, there is usually some chemical reaction and sometimes, gases such as menthol can be produced. Yes, if you can buy fishing line, it is best to restring it into a 6 rod wind chime. Depending on the Flying Star, this year may not be so bad for some East sectors if there are no double five's. Some sectors at East may not have even a single #5. So long as your sector has one #5, it is still best to restring and use the constant sound of metal to reduce bad earth elements. No harm to do so. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear C VU, 1. Yes, in terms of enhancements, we often look at e.g. #mountain and #water stars 2. For example if the frontage or facing position has #7 mountain with #7 water; then since there are metal elements, "water" can be added. 3. But it is equally wrong if we ignore the base #. In addition, we also need to look at the 81 combinations of #mountain and #water stars. 4. As a recap:- 4.1 look at #mountain and #water in relation to the specific location. For example, if the back of the house or mountain side has #7 with #7, then, we must study closely whether we can activate it properly (or not). 4.2 We also need to look at #mountain vs #water vs #base number or the palace numbers. 4.3 You must be skilled in understanding both the productive and destructive cycle. You have to fully understand the above two concepts before u can look at not only water vs wood but also water vs wood vs ? the third element. It is no point just looking at the two variables alone. All three variables must be looked at. 4.5 You should also use the 81 combinations for interpretation of the two flying stars #mountain vs #water. As mentioned, your key success factor is to try and work out all the various combinations (good and bad) of the five elements - productive/destructive sequence to achieve a proper balance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, this is exactly the point. If you live in my country, there is no way one can change the name unless there is really a good reason that can convince my country. We all have to be practical when it comes to such things. Yes, as mentioned clearly in my earlier mail and for this report, we also clearly state so. We are all adults and it would be silly to kid ourselves of the facts. Warmest Regards, Cecil

My pet dog loves all those figurines that my neighbour bought! Cheers!

Dear Users, A practical commonsense approach to better qi flow is space clearing. Believe it or not; it is still good to do space clearing. For the Chinese, many already had started to clean their house as well as throwing away or putting aside unwanted stuffs...prior to the start of the New Lunar Year which is on 1 February 2003.

Dear Kim Lee, 1. Frankly, I am not in the position to comment on the type of Feng Shui advice that was given to you previously. 2. Usually, when we make an accessment, the breadwinner and spouse Ba Zi is looked at: 2.1 For example: What is the husband's Ba Zi element and strength? e.g. husband = weak wood. 2.2 What is the wife's Ba Zi element and strength? Strong metal. 3. In such a situation, the binding element for both partners is water. 4. In the above example since the husband is a weak wood, too much earth element is harmful to him. (Although Earth element is suppose to be his `wealth' element. Note: wealth element is auspicious only if one is a strong wood person, otherwise, it will bring the person lots of problems. 5. At the same time, if the spouse (wife) is a strong metal element, then Earth element is not favourable to her. 6. Since you had already consulted someone about it, it is in your interest to check back the with same party on this matter. 7. In general, usually, it is not advisable to let the figurines face the main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, 1. This year, we received personal faxes from at least 13 users of this forum. 2. For those who were located in Singapore, I had personally called up the user to ask if they had financial problems. So far, all either by sheer coincidence had some of these problems:- 1. Toilet at the centre-point or they had been advised to place a fish tank at the centre point. 2. Several respondent's ba zi is either weak fire element or strong water persons. 3. In many instances, the main door is at their death or disaster sector. All the above users had financial problems. Five were unemployed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, This has to do with BELIEFs than Feng Shui: 1. Attached illustration showing that it is inauspicious to use a divider to keep shoes (facing the main entrance door). 2. It is very inauspicious to give a friend a pair of shoes. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Pictures not available for those listening in under the mailing list option.

Dear Anon, 1. Usually if the area of the protrusion is greater than 33.3 per cent of a sector, this is considered as a protrusion. Note: it is best to divide your interior unit into 9 equal grids or rectangle. 2. From what you had described, it does not seem to be a protrusion nor an indent. Even if it is a protrusion, I believe, this is less than 33.3 percent of a specific sector. 3. More importantly, is the qi flow within the home. 4. Personally, I find that if one uses the right plants and "maintains" i.e. trim the plants or if the plants produce flowers, this would indeed be lovely. (This issue is not Feng Shui but rather, for those who love abit of gardening; there is relatively no harm with these plants. 5. If this stair case is external to the house, there is usually no issue. As it does not directly affect the qi flow within the home. So long as it does not pose as a poison arrow i.e. aimed into the windows. 6. Usually, when we apply Feng Shui, we should always look at the `bigger' picture. 7. And personally, in my opinion, the two issues you brought up is not that major. It is similar to the type of issue as mentioned in the attached caricature. (Not available thru mailing list). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Edna, 1. Feel free to use the manual method of determining your Gua (kua) number at:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm or 2. Use all the various Free Eight House (East/West Group) of person's reports at the following website:- http://www.geomancy-online.com In the above link, you can generate almost any type of Gua (Kua) related Free reports e.g. Eight House Report Sleeping Positions Office seating positions Gua Number etc... Actually, you should learn more about Ba Zi or Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi). The rationale because, East / West group of persons is only based on just the year of birth. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Leanora, I belive you are only doing a FS audit of your apartment. From my past experience, if you are just looking at your individual unit, it is best to take the reading to the main entrance door of your apartment. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vijay, Usually, if one's business does not deal with Chinese, there is relatively no issue. Based on the name Angelica, it does not have seem to any bad connation under any of the major Chinese dialects (Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka) etc... or in Mandarin. The only other thing is that if it is converted to Mandarin, it should not have any back meaning also. But I believe, you are not intending to convert it into Mandarin, this name seems fair for a business. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vijay, Based on a simple chart, yes, North = water element. But this does not exactly or literally mean that adding water there is the best choice. You should be able to find a correct perspective, by going thru some of the most recent forum messages. Try to do a SEARCH for e.g. Water etc.. No two situations are similar. For example, try to do a SEARCH in this forum for Rivervale Crest No it does not. As you are a new member of this forum, it would be good if you do try to do some homework e.g. use the SEARCH feature to find out more of any topics you are interested in. For example search for: WATER FOUNTAIN As much as we all like to find out things fast, it is best to understand the basics first. Honestly, if you try to search in this forum, you should not have difficulty finding out all you need. Applying Feng Shui is not like a fast food meal. More importantly, try to grasp all the key success factors, first. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sachin, 1. Please do a SEARCH in this forum for Feng Shui Ruler Program by Wasis Sugiono You should be able to find Mr Wasis's ruler program - Thanks to Mr Wasis's! 2. In addition, you can find additional resources on the FS ruler here:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-ruler.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joan, Please see below:- Since there is a `demand' for fortune of the 12 animal signs here goes:- http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/yearly-forecast/fortunes-2003.htm A more accurate forecast is based on the following link:- http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/yearly-forecast/forecast-2003.htm Please refer to the attached caricature on why I personally find the forcast for 12 animal signs need to be looked at from a `different perspective'. (Not available, if u participate as a mailing list member. Must actually log into the web forum to view this file). Feel free to visit my Chinese Astrology website: http://www.lovesigns.net to check on your Chinese Animal Signs compatibility. Please take note that a relationship is throwing two strangers into a jungle. " The Courtship Graph " (C) Cecil Lee Stage 1 - LOVE IS BLIND! LOVE IS PERFECT! ======= Usually, at the start, love is blind. We are blinded by all the faults and imperfections of our partners. Stage 2 - I HATE WHAT HE/SHE DOES ======= We begin to `pick' on all the bad habbits or we continously discover that our new found partner's various bad habbits. Stage 3 - VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS OF SIZEABLE PROPORTIONS ======= We suddenly begin to quarrel and on many occassions, even break-up. Stage 4 - KNOCK KNOCK - SIMON SAYS... ======= Are we still on? Sometimes, relationships continue and break-off. While others endure forever! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Yes, this is a contributing factor. You are correctly. Most likely you have at least two or more major leaks especially leaks involving Shapes and Forms in your present home. If you can scan or draw a sketch of your layout plan with furniture, feel free to post it to this forum to me to make comments to throw light to your present situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. The con artist! 2. For the last month, this guy never gives up! 3. The most recent is a " Masato " name. 4. So far no Chinese uses such funny nickname. This name sounds more like half Japanese and half African name". 5. It is very difficult to swallow such a name with a Chinese surname such as Chan. 6. Interestingly all their e-mails try to attract our greed by quoting figures in US$30,000,000.00 instead of US$30m. 7. This persisitent "pest" never fails to amuse with all his antics! 8. Unfortunately for some, Greed begets greed! But it is always the victim that learns a painful lesson. ----------------------------------------- From: "Masato Chan" Subject: Assistance. My email: chan100@asia.com FROM THE DESK OF: MR. MASATO CHAN. CHINATRUST COMMERCIAL BANK. NAN KAN BRANCH, TAIWAN REPUBLIC OF CHINA I am Mr. Masato Chan, Bank Manager of Chinatrust Commercial Bank, Nan Kan branch, Taiwan, R.O.C. I have urgent and very confidential business proposition for you. On June 6, 1998, a British Oil consultant/contractor with the Chinese Solid Minerals Corporation, Mr. Smith Lawrence made a numbered time (Fixed) Deposit for twelve calendar months, valued at US$30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million Dollars) in my branch. Upon maturity, I sent a routine notification to his forwarding address but got no reply. After a month, we sent a reminder and finally we discovered from his contract employers, the Chinese Solid Minerals Corporation that Mr. Smith Lawrence died from an automobile accident. On further investigation, I found out that he died without making a WILL, and all attempts to trace his next of kin was fruitless. I therefore made further investigation and discovered that Mr. Smith Lawrence did not declare any kin or relations in all his official documents, including his Bank Deposit paperwork in my Bank. This sum of US$30,000,000.00 is still sitting in my Bank and the interest is being rolled over with the principal sum at the end of each year. No one will ever come forward to claim it. According to Laws of Republic of China, at the expiration of 5 (five) years, the money will revert to the ownership of the Chinese Government if nobody applies to claim the fund. Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you as a foreigner to stand in as the next of kin to Mr. Smith Lawrence so that the fruits of this old man's labor will not get into the hands of some corrupt government officials. This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your full names and address so that the attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits that will put you in place as the next of kin. We shall employ the services of an attorney for drafting and notarization of the WILL and to obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/ administration in your favor for the transfer. A bank account in any part of the world that you will provide will then facilitate the transfer of this money to you as the beneficiary/next of kin. The money will be paid into your account for us to share in the ratio of 90% for me and 10% for you. There is no risk at all as all the paperwork for this transaction will be done by the attorney and my position as the Branch Manager guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If you are interested, please reply immediately via the private email address above. Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details and relevant documents that will help you understand the transaction. Please send me your confidential telephone and fax numbers for easy communication. Please observe utmost confidentiality, and rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country. Awaiting your urgent reply via my email address. Thanks and regards. Mr. Masato Chan.

Dear Hoa Luong. Please see below:- With a #4 at this location without any metal at this sector would not be good. Adding 6 coins is preferred. It can further enhance #1. With a combination of #4 and #3; even with a #6 mountain may not be enough if further #4, #3 or even #2 and #5 flies into this sector e.g. in a specific month, day, hour, minute. The current #6 cannot possibly control anymore as it will be at it's breaking point in trying to contain #4 and #3. Thus it can easily be exhausted. Yes, hanging 6 coins can further help strengthen the metal at this sector. It is advantages to hang a 6 coin since, there is currently a strong earth #2 and the current water #6 has already being used to exhaust #2. A set of 6 coins can be used here to further safeguard this sector and also help #1 especially at the main entrance. It would depend on the colour scheme of the bedroom. If this bedroom does not have any of these elements than it is fine not to place six coins:- Avoid Earth (yellow, beige, cream) Avoid Fire (pink, purple or red) If there is Wood element (green or dark brown) at this sector, combined with Earth and Fire, than, 6 coins should be use. The colour scheme here implies colour of the wall, wardrope and even bed sheet. (minus the flooring). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ginny, 1. This is a good idea since it will help the movement of qi. 2. Where possible, this mirror should not face either apartment's door directly. Otherwise, it is acceptable to do so. However, avoid joining pieces of mirror togehter. If the mirrors are joined it is best to place a strip of wood or lining between the splits as such split mirror lines are inauspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, 1. In your situation, you should use Period 7 instead of Period 6. 2. The rationale is because; the convenience store is considered as the `heart' of the gas station. As it commands central focus and where human activity centres e.g. billing office, cashiers' counter and some customers walk up to this place. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, 1. I can quite imagine that your front door and frame is indeed contrasting. 2. From a cultural point of view, Chinese do not like contrasting colours. Especially if the contrasting colour takes on to them an inauspicious `statement': 2.1 In the west white is associated purity e.g. a white wedding grown. 2.2 Under the Five Elements, Metal (white) is also associated with purity. And if we look at a Chinese Luopan closely, it looks similar to your main door but in reverse: The outer square of the Chinese Luo pan is painted red. This outer square represents the earth. If we look carefully at the inner circle plate: (circle represents metal) And this plate is represented by the Heavens. 2. From the perspective of a Chinese Luo pan, your door actually symbollically represents this two state: Heaven and Earth. 3. One quite minor analysis is that fire (red) exhausts metal (white). To me there is no issue here. 4. For some Chinese, they do not like white because, some associate it with `death' or a funeral type of situation. 5. In my opinion, Para 4 is just an opinion by some. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Under the Five Elements concept, crystals are usually considered as belonging to the earth element. The basis for this rationale is because, crystals come from the earth. 2. It would not be prudent to hang too many crystals in the house. The `natural' way is the use of chanderliers with glass crystals. This would be the best method without drawing too much `unsightly' attention. 3. Placing crystals at East and South can be a double edged sword as they are made of earth. 4. We should not be placing or hanging crystals all over the place especially if that location has no lighting. Without light to pass thru the crystal, it has no use at all. 5. Furthermore, hanging too many crystals can be unhealthy, over a long period if it is not frequently cleaned: It is far worse to have dusty crystals than none at all. 6. Some FS practitioners may recommend crysals at North-East and South-West but, it is best to confirm the following:- 6.1 Is there sufficient light to shine thru the crystals? 6.2 Avoid too large a crystal. 6.3 Check for any imbalances at this sector in relation of bad earth elements such as #5 or #2 under Flying Star. 7. Some Feng Shui practitioners may say that it is good to use crystals since, under the five elements concept: Earth produces Metal. 8. This is a double edged sword! When we try to introduce METAL cures, we are trying to exhaust earth element. 9. But what is the use of exhausting it but at the same time, we are adding more earth. The result is that we have to add more METAL cures to try and exhaust bad earth! 10. It is because of this reason, why the "smarter" practitioners go directly to using METAL cures than crystals! 11. Overall, METAL cures are more often much cheaper to purchase. Some of us are already in `deep-shit' situations and making them buy more expensive stuffs and when there is no guarantees... is not the best solution. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- This Lunar Year until last day of January 2003; the Grand Duke of Jupiter is located at 180 degrees South. Next year he is located at 220 degrees South. During this period, a sector known as the Three Killings is opposite the Grand Duke. For example, if South is Fire Horse, than North is the Water Rat. During this period it is advisable not to disturb North since this is the three killings location as one may have bad luck for several years. There can be two issues:- 1. Make sure that if you are distrubing earth, avoid doing it especially at South sector of the house. As this is akin of disturbing the Grand Duke. 2. For a period 7 house, if the bedroom is at East, and depending on the direction of the main door, this EAST) can be one of the worst locations under Flying Star as the year chart has a #5 misfortune, sickness and the Base 20 year chart also has #5 and some charts may have #2 or #4 or #5 within this sector. 3. Under period 7 house, South can be quite as bad since many of such homes have #2 sickness year and #2 base for the South. For the East part of the house, it is best not to use a 5 metal rod (hollow or solid) at the East sector of the house. The number 5 actually represents Five or #5 or strong Earth. Placing such a wind chime can symbollically increase strong #5 leading to problems associated with health. And prolonged use can lead to family members needing operations! It is best to take down the 5 metal rod wind chime. The safest is to use a 6 rod metal hollow wind chime. The easiest to find is one with 6 uneven alluminium hollow rods and the support `roof' of the wind chime is made of wood and the clinger made of wood. This type sounds more. Although, there is the brass 6 metal rod hollow wind chime, this is very heavy and it also usually has an i-ching (square hole) at the centre of it. This type is ok. But does not make any sound unless it is raining very heavily or if the wind is very strong. No. Do not use a five rod wind chime as mentioned above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kim, 1. Usually figurines are made from clay, ceramic or stone carving. 2. Red represents the fire element. 3. Usually, figurines is considered as belonging to the earth element. And red buddha figurines are considered as belong to a fire-earth combination. 4. Fire earth combination is usually auspicious as compared to a water-earth combination. 5. For the figurines, the attached caricature (not available for mailing list participants - need to use the web forum) has a few advise on the placement of figurines. 6. It is also interesting to note that the coming Lunar New Year beginning on 1st February 2003 in general is a combination of Water (Heavenly stem) with Goat belonging to the Earth element. Therefore, 2003, can be known as the Water-Goat or Water-Earth Goat Year. 7. During our many talks private and public this year, one can get a glimse of the Year from the attached picture:- watergoatyear460x309.jpg Do take a look at the goat: 7.1 Have you ever personally seen a goat (sheep or ram) snokelling? 7.2 Can a goat swim in the vast water surrounding it.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pat, 1. First, try to determine what are you trying to access? 2. Is it the interior of the home or simply the land? 3. To do either one, please check out this link, first:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-cecilcompass.htm 4. Based on your feedback, a major renovation has been done somewhere around 1980's. Since you have the loan documents, try to determine exactly the date. If the renovations was completed prior to 1984 (lunar calendar) than you should use Period 6 to assess the interior of your home i.e. checking out the Flying Star numbers in each sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee