Cecil Lee

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 would be wonderful! 2. It is preferable that it is presented in the format he is most at ease with, whether in black and white or in color. However, color would be more appealing. 3. We can talk about the method of delivery at a later time. Additionally, we can address other specifics privately via my email: cecil@geomancy.net. Thank you in advance! w 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

Dear Anon, Singapore's Zoo, is separate from the Bird park. Here are some of the links to the Singapore Bird Park. (It is also called `Jurong Bird Park' because it is located in a place called Jurong):- http://www.sin.com.sg/sin/titles/birdpark.html Under the above URL, click the Main Menu, to take you to Places of Interest in Singapore. You can find out more about the many facets of life, and other places of nature e.g. the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve: Quote from the site url: "Singapore is one of only two cities in the world to harbor a significant area of old-growth rainforest within its boundaries - the other being Rio de Janeiro. This 81-hectare reserve, 12km from city center and just a half km from a 30-storey apartment and shopping complex, contains more species of plants than the entire North American continent." Other links to the Bird park:- http://www.asia-compass.com.sg/leisure/attractions/jbirdpark/jbirdpark.htm http://www.travel.com.sg/ltours/template/5a/0,1391,87,00.html Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is the official homepage of the Singapore Zoo:- http://www.zoo.com.sg/openzoo/index.htm Another link is at http://cyberfair.gsn.org/tchs98/text/zoo/index.html Quote: "The Open Concept Ever wondered how the Singapore Zoological Gardens got its name as "The Open Zoo"? Well, the 'Open Zoo' was coined, not because of the zoo's operating hours but rather to convey the concepts behind the animal exhibition designs and landscaping. " (Although the above link is all text, you can find out concept and how it was originally developed, in Germany but did not take off in many older zoos because it is expensive to change the layout. Only newer zoo's are thus able to apply this concept). For those who want to find out some of the attractions in Singapore can check out:- http://www.travel.com.sg/ltours/template/5a/0,1391,111,00.html This is another link:- http://www.mediacity.com.sg/daiichi/ For those who want to find out more about Singapore, can visit: http://www.sg This is the `official' home page of Singapore. For example, you can enter a search for `Zoo' to find out more links on the above site. (I found all the above links from here) Hope the above helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cheui May, Perhaps, if you can provide a drawing of the layout plan would be useful. Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, The Chinese consider the Owl inauspicious and there are three different reasons for this: 1. The Chinese do not like the sound or hooting that the Owl makes. In Chinese phonetic meaning, it gives the expression for digging of a grave. Here, one of the ancient Chinese belief was that when a person is about to die, one would hear the Owl hoot calling out `dig and dig'. 2. It was believed that when the young of an Owl was about to fly, it is believed to dig out its mother's eyes. Thus the association that the Owl is blind. Of course, this is not true. Owls have excellent eye sight. Para 2, is just a tale! 3. The Mandarin word for Owl is the same word / character as `killing a person and placing his head on a pole.' (Totally gruesome!) 4. For farmers, the Owl is seen as a blessing in disguise. They help to control the rat population. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Sometimes it is difficult to combine what some of us feel necessary while others may not. Other reasons could also be based on monetary e.g. attract tourism. Another reason is also because of space constraints. In my country, the zoo adopts an open concept i.e. you cannot see any cages (especially for the large animals). Clever use of water holes or canals to prevent animals from escaping. Sometimes because of sensitivity, government officials do not seem to be a participant in Feng Shui. They may for example, call for a discrete FS survey or get advice from a Fortune Teller. But these are usually kept in confidential and hardly released. The logic is that, if the press got word of it, it may lower the credibility of the offical. Imagine, if a newspaper published that e.g. Secretary of State, cannot travel West during this period so, his trip to country XXX has to be cancelled. Many people who have consulted on Feng Shui, Astrology etc.. particuarly in Asia, still want to keep these events private and confidential. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Some Feng Shui practitioners `swear' by the use of lighting with Five bulbs. To them, they believe that it can neutralize Sha Qi at a location. In my opinion, here, the practitioners are usually, more of the Shapes and Form School practitioners. 2. While another school of thought usually those are more `mathematical' and uses more of the Flying Star, because of their `inclination' to look at No. 5 (misfortune). I believe these practitioners have a `deeper' association of no. 5 with misfortune and in my opinion, may tend to `avoid' the use of anything 5. 3. In my opinion, having seen lots of cases of problems relating to the centrepoint, I feel that : 3.1. If possible, natural lighting into the house / centrepoint is the best. At night, it is still best not to over `kill' or over do anything. If you can make do with one light why do we want to find trouble for ourselves by adding more light bulbs. 3.2. Frankly, I have seen or done lots of cases of analysis relating to the centrepoint and, I would recommend keeping it clear. 3.3. At the moment, water is by far the most `problematic' at the centrepoint. 3.4. For `fire', my country or region has never had anyhouse having a fire place so, in terms of applied Feng Shui, I have minimal experience here. So far, as some of users have apply theory, I also have this question in mind: The earth element is suppose to be at the centrepoint. There may or may not be a link but under the productive cycle, Fire increases earth. The above is an interesting thought. This is unlike a user who recently mentioned North (Water) and it is her death sector. Here, unlike this statement, we can see that there can be a link between `fire' and the `earth' as both are denominated to the Five elements and an analysis can be done. What is `worse' about the Earth element is that unlike all other elements that comes in at a season and diminishes and returns only after all the seasons had passed, Earth element remains strong in-between each of the season. So, earth element can generally be said to remain strong all year round. Furthermore, earth element does have bad stars like Star 5 (misfortune). Thus one way of looking at it is perhaps, it would account for so much of our problems for many people. After reading all these, it is really up to you to decide whether you still want to hang 5 lights at the centre. One consolation is that since you are not going to turn it on all the time, it is considered `not activated'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There is some truth in this statement. 1. It is best to keep or concentrate pumbing to one side of the house: 1.1. For the developers, it is easier to build. (Although this is not our main concern here). 1.2. Many good houses have the above characteristics. Even many `good' buildings reserve e.g. a corner of the building for the pantry area, the male and female toilet is at this corner of the house. 1.3. The next important characteristics is to have the water position share an external wall. Here, this simply means that if the toilet shares an external wall it can never be at the centrepoint of the house. 1.4. In my opinion, it is not so much of preventing the house Qi escaping but for above reasons. 1.5. The main consideration of looking at the toilet/sink/bathtub is because it has the water element (with the exception of fire element or wood element), which is unlike the earth, or metal element. Fire is a consideration if it is actually used. For wood, normal furniture is acceptable. But if one has too many plants located together. On it's own, earth element is always a concern because of `Five earth'. But this can easily be neutralised, if one does a proper Flying Star analysis. Hope the above helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil