Cecil Lee

Dear Serene, From my past experience, floor tiles even if they are fully wooden (laminate) tiles are no issue in Feng Shui. As should be related more to yin or yang concept. So long as you are using light coloured tiles should be good enough. But tiles especially black with white tiles for the entire house may not be auspicious (even more so if it is all black tiles). This is evident especially if the Shapes and Form Feng Shui e.g. external environment is particularly bad i.e. not good Shapes and Form. This has a pulling power to bring down the Feng Shui of the entire house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chloe Lin, 1. Yes, it is not a good idea to use a urn. 2. Since the cul de sac is basically of the `metal element' i.e. imagine it as a metal sickle / knife slicing into your home, a better controlling item is red as mentioned earlier to you. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carlos, In the future, it is best not to use all CAPs. Although you may not be aware, CAPs imply shouting. Please see below:- If the cabinet goes along the facade of the wall, there should no longer be any poison arrow to worry about. THE SECOND. HAVE I DONE Most probably, after next lunar year (after Year of the Horse) you do not need an extra six coins). For the mirrors, do check whetehr the sector is auspicious or inauspicious. If it is inauspicious, it is est not to place a mirror on either sides as it may bounce back twice the bad luck. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Trang, Can I confirm that there is a stair's landing and that this is included in the count of the number of steps? How wide is the staircase landing. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. For those who have not read this link on the number of recommended steps, please refer to: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-stairs.htm

Dear Bato, 1. In my opinion, it is easier to reply to your question if the placement is more of a hobby. 2. But if it is meant more for Feng Shui, then there are usually more considerations:- 2.1 In General:- It is still acceptable to place a fish tank along the wall area especially the living room area. 2.2 More specific:- - it is to avoid the placement of a water position close to the centrepoint of the house - be careful of placing water positions especially if the breadwinner and spouse are either `weak fire' or `strong water' persons. For example, water can further extinguish a weak fire element person. And water is not favourable to a strong water person. 3. Looking at the position of water in relation to `Nien Yen' as you had mentioned is too general. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, go for the alternative that makes you more comfortable. For mirrors on doors or wall, frankly, one can still do something e.g. temporary pasting of a poster or buying off the self opaque film that can be placed on the mirrors. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Thank you for bring up such an interesting question. 2. To help everyone understand better, one of this options can be related to a particular Chinese `custom'. 3. Before we go into this question, it is interesting to understand this... 3.1 When the communist took over China, Feng Shui practises were suppressed in that country. Many Chinese fled to two major countries i.e. Taiwan and Hong Kong. (Many more fled to the Far East). 3.2 But it is interesting to note here is that the majority that fled to Taiwan are the Hokkiens from Fukien province. 3.3 While those that fled to Hong Kong are from Canton, the Cantonese. 4. Since, Hong Kong became a British colony, where English is an important language, many of today's `Western' Feng Shui are dominated by Cantonese or Hong Kong Masters. Who most probably are cantonese. 5. Even in Singapore, many Cantonese like to place a mirror at their dinning table. Here, they hope that the food in the dinning area can be of abundance or that the mirror bounce back twice the amount of food. 6. If one can draw a parallel, many FS practitioners who either studied under such Cantonese practitioners would also conclude that placing a mirror at the kitchen would also symbolise abundance of both food and fire. 7. Therefore, in my opinion, it is more of a belief than anything else. 8. On a commonsense approach to Feng Shui, it is NOT PRACTICAL to place a mirror in the kitchen. Since the kitchen can be quite oily the mirror can easily be coated with the oil. Under Para 8, I personally believe, that it is really not worth placing a mirror in the kitchen. And a mirror so close to the stove may also crack especially given the Chinese way of cooking with high heat and wok. What can be worse...a cracked mirror (which many of us feels that it is bad luck). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Songwut, 1. In my opinion, the confusion you faced is because of how the Dragon and Tiger are interpreted. 2. There are two ways at looking at the Dragon and Tiger concepts:- 2.1 A pictorial representation. 2.2 Based on compass directions. 3. A PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION 3.1 In the past it is common to use pictures to tell a story. This is the easiest way to illustrate the subject on Shapes and Form Feng Shui. 3.2 Thus, one hears of the good qualities of the dragon embracing the tiger. 3.3 Here, under a pictorial representation, if one is looking out of the house, the dragon is always associated to be on the right side while the tiger is on the left side. 3.4 Logically, since the left side is usually associated with the rising sun (east), here, the dragon is called the green dragon. Where green represents the wood element or EAST. 3.5 Do note that: This is smiliar to your question as in your question, you are facing towards the house (while the above interpretation is from inside the house facing outwards) and in your case, the situation is that the dragon is on the right and the tiger is on the left. (It is one and the same as above). 3.6 Thus, if the tiger is at the right side, usually, this is associated with the west or metal element = white colour. 3.7 In this situation, thus, we sometimes mix the words Green with Dragon and White with Tiger i.e. Green Dragon and White Tiger. 3.8 Under this pictorial representation, the dragon is always on the left side (when we stand at the front of the house) facing outwards. While the white tiger is at the right side. 3.9 In this preception, centre is Yellow (earth element) and can be considered as the Yellow Snake. 4. BASED ON COMPASS DIRECTIONS 4.1 We should now totally `forget' what is said under Paragraph 3. 4.2 In this interpretation of the the Green Dragon and White Tiger, it is actually based on compass directions. 4.3 Thus Green Dragon, under this interpretation is at EAST or 90 degrees. While the white tiger is at WEST or 270 degrees. 4.4 Under this interpretation, you will notice that the Green Dragon and White Tiger are actually based on true compass directions. 5. Overall, if one uses the first concept i.e. as a pictorial understanding of the Dragon and Tiger, it is best not to mention the association with `Green' (east) or `White' (west). 6. When you read a book or book(s) on this subject, determine to see if the author is describing it based on `Shapes and Form Feng Shui' or Compass School methods? Usually, or more often, it is referred to under the Shapes and Form Feng Shui i.e. the use of pictorial illustration is a better way of understanding the dragon and tiger. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I have friends who have a similar chair as yours. It is ok to place it at your entrance area or in the living room area. - If it is placed at the entrance area, it is best to place it facing the main entrance. - If it is in the living room area, best to place if facing `out' e.g. facing a window or door. This is still acceptable. Although my preference is that it is placed at the entrance area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Janice, The 6 coin cure is related to the assessment done under the Flying Star Feng Shui. Here, 6 coins represent `Big metal' or strong metal element. It is used to `destroy' or `neutralise' bad numbers under the Flying Star numerology. As this cure involves the Five elements concept, you may have to first read up or understand the Five elements concept first. Before, progressing to understand how the Flying Star Feng Shui can help you. My advise is to take your time to understand the various concepts in particular:- 1. What is the purpose of each concept. 2. What are it's strengths and weakness. 3. How to apply them effectively. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Isabelle, Please see below:- There is not much one can do other than to neutralise the #4's in this situation. Metal element would help to neutralise the bad wood #4's. There are several ways to look at water positions. If one is using Flying Star method, the best location is one where there is metal at that sector. For example, if the frontage of the house has say a #7 mountain, Base 1 #7 water, in this area, there are metal elements. Provided, this sector is as mentioned earlier, the frontage of the house, or e.g. the balcony area, one can take advantage of water elements with #7 metal elements. The fundamental element in Feng Shui and even Flying Star Feng Shui is to apply the Five elements concept. For example, this link http://www.geomancy.net/resources/slideshow/ss-general1.htm shows the world's largest fountain at Suntec City, Singapore. The above slide(s) will show, a metal ring with water flowing into the centre of the fountain. Where circle also represents metal. This two combination of water + metal is the key ingredient to any water position. The metal here is on a huge scale and thus should provide vibrant Qi. Contrast this with a fish tank:- In the past (and present), it is popular for a Feng Shui consultant, to advise on this "solution" to this problem:- One sees a lamp-post slicing thru one's bedroom window. One cure is to close the curtain or use a day curtain. If it cannot be seen it no longer becomes a threat. But what happens if one needs to open the window all the time? Here, the five element concept are looked at:- A lamp-post (even if it is made of metal or wood) is considered as the `wood' element because it is tall and thin. Similar to a tree. There is water in the fish tank. And most of the recommended fish(es) are of the metal element e.g. goldfish (metal element), dragonfish etc.... Here, under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept:- Metal -> Water -> Wood It is good to use a two combination flow e.g. metal with water onto wood. Reference:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm For sectors particularly with #5 (20 year) and #5 (this year), constant metal such as a pendulum or wind chime (provided it is placed just outside this sector) is considered more effective than the static 6 coins. Here, the constant `banging' or `cling' of metal would be of use here. For locations with #2, six coins are ok. As to whether water is good or bad, since you are using the Flying Star Feng Shui, use it more authentically as mentioned in my earlier note about it's effectiveness if there is metal element in that location. If there is really no metal element(s) found at a specific sector, it is not effective. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Sandy Palm Condominium Attached please find two sample layout plans from this newly launched condominium project. In fact, the layout plans from this condominium can be summarised under the above two sample layout plans. Since, all units are identical. BAD TOILET AND KITCHEN / STOVE POSITION This condominium is really not worth considering as you can find out from the layout plan that not only is the toilet is at the centrepoint but it is doubly inauspicious since the kitchen / stove location is sharing the same wall as the toilet. Here, anyone staying in such a home would be plagued with financial problems. From the layout, it is hard to cure such a home since, one cannot simply change the toilet location although it is still quite possible to change the stove. A VERY UNFRIENDLY FENG SHUI INTERIOR In my opinion, the developers are literally shooting themselves in their foot! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Name of Project/Condo: Sandy Palm Location: close to NTUC Pasir Ris Resort & Pasir Ris Park No. of apartments: 48, 4 storey apartments Tenure of land: 99 years lease Developer: LCD Property Pte Ltd Overall, In my opinion, I personally give this condo thumbs down as all 48 apartments have toilet positions close to or exactly at the centrepoint. I feel that money could be better spent finding another property. In the next installment, I will include the layout plan of this development and go thru, what I feel is bad layout. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In my opinion, the main issue is related to where the fish tank is placed. If it is close to the centre-point of the house, this is highly inauspicious. Frankly, so far, I have not commonly seen a fish tank facing the bedroom. If you can, try to see if there is a better place e.g. in the living room area if possible. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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More pictures of this temple...

The Thian Hock Keng Temple in Amoy Street, Singapore. This temple was built in 1839 to 1842 at the site where Chinese immigrants offered thanks for a safe voyage. The statue of Ma-Cho, the Goddess of Seafarers was brought from Fukien (Hokkien) Province, China and enshired in April 1840. This Part one shows some pictures of the temple. The wrought iron (green gates in one of the picture came from Scotland, UK).

Dear Alan, 1. Thank you for attaching your layout plan. 2. Overall, from the external shape of the house, it looks acceptable since, from the profile, view, it looks like there are several rectangular shapes within the home i.e. the jaggered edges on each side of the house. 3. Perhaps, you can describe more about the roof top i.e is it flat top or have normal roofs. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chloe Lin, Thank you for the revised plan. 1. Yes, it looks like your house is vulnerable to `Sha Qi' (bad qi) from the cul de sac. Please see below:- Yes, try to protect the house in such a situation. Another safety feature is to paint the gate red. Here, the cul de sac is symbolic of metal element with a `knife/sickle' slicing into your home. Under the five elements concept, fire element can be used to tame or control this metal element (in addition to what you have proposed). The best option is red/clay bricks frontwall area. An alternative is to paint the gate red. Where red is meant to control `metal' or sha qi of the cul de sac. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Although the East/West Group of persons concept is applicable here, it is best that the shapes and form of the apartment is acceptable: 1. The house should have few missing corners or odd shape. 2. Find out more of the history of the rental apartment (usually this is not an issue most of the time). Not compulsory thou. 3. Although NW is your accident direction, do check out what is the intangible force in the bedroom. If the intangible force in the bedroom is equally inauspicious e.g. deather, then it is best not to take up the rental. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Not so much of Feng Shui, but do give an air of confidence. It is best to use tips relating to interviews than Feng Shui to work effectively. Under Chinese Astrology, it is good that the date /time of interview is an auspicious time. Otherwise, there is not much use of it. Wishing your husband best of luck in his interview! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, you must have picked up the tip from a book written with `sector Feng Shui'. 2. From what I can see, in normal situations, there is relatively no issue or problem with regards to the placement of candles in your living hall or kitchen. 3. In my opinion also, real fire is more `unusual' than any of the other 4 elements e.g. water, wood, metal and earth. In that candles relate more to Yang energy - enhancement of Qi rather than `sha qi'. 4. I believe, some FS practitioners (if they are practising Flying Star (Xuan Kong Fei Xing) may be worried about this. Since, under the Five elements concept, fire produces earth. And because #5 (misfortune, sickness) and #2 (sickness) are both born of the earth element. 5. But in my opinion, real fire, produces heat, which more towards, enhancing Qi than adding `fire' to earth. Therefore, I tend to look at fire (candle fire) as more towards the higher level of Feng Shui i.e. Yin and Yang concept over the Five elements concept unless you intend to start a bon fire at home! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. It is good to learn that your garden has lots of curves. 2. Where possible, in relation to curves, it should not `radiate' into the house especially `slicing' thru the main entrance door area. 3. Garden Feng Shui is also based on commonsense approach of: 3.1 Not turning your garden into a jungle. 3.2 If your garden is small, then, it is best not to plant one huge lone tree (especially on the North-East side of the house). 3.3 closer to the frontage or the walk path, where possible, this should be clear space or grass or carpet grass should be grown instead of plants. As the plants grow, it requires space. 3.4 If plants can grow favourably in your garden that is great. However, if you are not a lover of plants, perhaps, you can consider the Japanese type of ZEN garden. With small and large pebbles and a decorative lamp. 3.5 If you are a lover of fishes e.g. koi, then, you may seriously consider a fish pond. 3.6 For garden Feng Shui, the most sensible thing to do is always the upkeep or maintenance of the garden. If you do not have the time, then, it is best to grow grass on this lawn. Which is much easier to maintain. 3.7 For garden Feng Shui, do avoid placing any unusual objects or any objects that have a mouth facing towards e.g. the windows or the main door. This is very inauspicious as it signifies, poverty since the object (as mentioned above) looks like it is taking food from your home. 3.8 Avoid, placement of lone tree (that one day) becomes a tree slicing into either the main door or the windows. If you want to plant a tree, make sure that at the end of the day, a few years later, it does not slice into your home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thank you for bringing up such an interesting observation. 1. Symbolism or importance of it is one of the key components in Feng Shui. 2. Since your finance is affected after doing so, it is prudent to see if you can correct it. 3. "The Customer Service Engineer Concept pr CSE Concept." Sometimeback, I coined this term because it is a useful term to remember. 4. Let me share with you this little observation. 4.1 In the past, I saw this incident: 4.2 This IBM machine (at a remote site) was giving intermittent communication problem with the host for many months. And remained unsolved. 4.3 Most of junior IBM Customer Service Engineers (CSE) could not solve this problem. 4.4 Then, came this senior CSE. He did a relatively simple problem resolution process. This machine came with 4 internal cards. Instead of replacing all 4 cards all at once, he replaced one at a time. 4.5 After replacing one card, the machine would be monitored. If the problem still persists, he knows that one of the other 3 cards were giving problems. He did this until the problem was fully rectified! 4.6 I used this case study to illustrate that if you are doing D.I.Y. (do it yourself) Feng Shui, should should do the same. Then, if there is a problem, you can know where the problem is. 5. Unlike, a Professional FS consultant who, would instead be able to analyse and diagnose and recommend you to apply cures in many areas at the same time. You may not have the luxury to do so. Therefore, for those who are new to this forum, see if you can remember this important point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mun Hon, Please see below:- 1. Most importantly, sector Feng Shui or paying homage to a sector is not a realistic way to practise Feng Shui. 2. The rationale is because it is too general to be of use for anyone. Statistically, it makes no sense to relate SW = romance sector. 3. In many of the past examples, I given such an example:- 4. Assuming that SW = romance sector, what happens if three of us are intrested in a new employee? 5. Based on the `romance sector theory' that we often read from some books, it says that we have to enhance it. 6. In my case, I place 1 rose on my SW sector. While, you have heard me doing so and decided to place 99 roses on your work table as well as 99 roses in your home at SW sector. Another of our colleagues, heard of this and outdo the two of us. He placed 999 roses at his SW corner at his home and to outbid you he also placed 199 roses at his office table top. 7. Guess who the girl dated and perhaps got married? One possibility could be:- " All three of us became complacent. Waiting and hoping for `Feng Shui' to do the `trick'. But it never happended! - Instead, she was being wooed by a nice `boy' who talked to her daily at the bus stand where she takes a bus to work. " 8. I hope you can understand the fallacy of sector Feng Shui or paying homage to SW. Or if SW is missing means that you are doomed in a relationship. This is where, auto suggestion may take place. If one's spirit is down, one may never go and meet someone who may become your potential partner. 9. Yes, it is possible to divide a room. But one must see how big the rooms are. If the rooms are huge e.g. like the Buckingham Palace or the large rooms e.g. ball rooms, function rooms, one may still divide the room. 10. But if your room is no more than 10 feet by 10 feet or even 20 feet by 10 feet. It does not make sense to do so. 11. The question asked is: What is the purpose of doing so. So that one ends up with more romance sector to enhance. 12. There is no major problem with an exposed beam if one does not sit below it most of the time. 13. In fact, the effects would be felt only if one say sits under the beam for extended period of times e.g. One and the half hours or more per day per year. 14. If you or your family do not sit below it, as mentioned above, it does not matter. 15. However, to neutralise a beam, one must see what material it is made of. - If it is made of wood, then, metal element should be used to neutralse this beam. - If the beam is made of concrete, then wood element is used to neutralise it i.e. two flutes. In my opinion, don't listen or believe too much in `sector Feng Shui' i.e. SW = romance, North = career. Try, if one wants to and in 2 or 4 years more, please return to the forum and give your comments on it. Warmest Regards, Cecil