Trees are highly regarded as the Secret Weapon in the world of Feng Shui.

[myfs_88310]

Dear Master Cecil:
I have read many of the posts at this Forum. It seems to me that it is not nice to have trees around the house at all. Even a tree is not situated in straight line with a window, a tree can look like slicing into the window depending on the direction I am viewing at.
I live in the United States. Here, people plants lots of trees all around their house.
I can understand that it is not nice to have trees in the front yard of the house. What about having trees in the back yard? Would like to have your opinion. Thank you.
Regards,
Anon

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,
1. Yes, on the `surface', trees do seem to be not as advantages. But, most of the time: it depends.
2. The key to this is understanding what is good and `not so favourable' about trees.
3. I will try to recall as many points on trees so that you may have a better understanding:-
3.1 Good: Contrary to popular belief, overall, trees are considered as a `secret weapon' in Feng Shui. The rationale is because with trees, we often have birds. (Or birds chirping away!)
3.2 Good: In a flat location, at the mercy of barren earth, rows of trees can help to slow down `sha qi'.
3.3 Bad: Trees are considered `bad' because, some trees overgrow. And because of this, sunlight is blocked. As a result, a large shadow is cast below this location.
For example, If the house has a North to South orientation, trees planted at the North e.g. (frontage) or South (backyard); - this may result in a very yin house or environment within this house.
3.4 For an adult, this can still be tolerable. But imagine, if we have a poor child growing in such an environment. In the future, when this child grows up, there may perhaps be a tendency for him/her to try to select such a house. Or, if not, he/she may even use heavy dark curtains to create such an effect.
3.5 Too yin a house, is thus not advantages for a healthy growing child. More yang activity is better.
3.6 Frankly, there is no issue with trees: other than if the tree trunk slices thru the window. For example, when one stands inside the house/window, a tree trunk slicing inwards of the house is not advantages. But, if it is a bunch of branches, then, so long as it is maintained, is good. If the tree is not properly trimmed, often, the branches could stick into the home. And insects could craw into the home.
3.7 In areas, that are relatively damp; the worry is of the termites.
3.8 Sometime back, I wrote a forum message, that several years back, I visited a home in St Michael's estate in Singapore. This bungalow, happens to be situated approximately 2 kilometers from a canal.
3.9 The "Feng Shui" of the house was considered not favourable: not so much of the actual qi flow but because, one can see cracks on the floor. By chance, I peered at what was felt as cracked ceramic tiles; a termite, came out to `greet' me thru the hole.
4.0 Bad: If the tree has rotted and has become a stump. And rotting trunk, may harbour termites.
4.1 In my country, there is a belief that spirits could hide in a tree.
To be continued, in second, part.
Warmest Regards
Cecil

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On 5/1/2003 10:37:19 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
I have read many of the posts
at this Forum. It seems to me
that it is not nice to have
trees around the house at all.
Even a tree is not situated in
straight line with a window, a
tree can look like slicing
into the window depending on
the direction I am viewing at.
I live in the United States.
Here, people plants lots of
trees all around their house.
I can understand that it is
not nice to have trees in the
front yard of the house. What
about having trees in the back
yard? Would like to have your
opinion. Thank you.
Regards,
Anon

[Cecil Lee]

Dear all,
1. Further to what I had mentioned, I have actually written this note, several years back in this same forum.
2. My uncle in Malaysia, met his wife on an aeroplane flight.
3. At that time, his wife to be mother, or future mother-in-law; somehow, want to invite a Japanese `god (or devil)' which was kept in a `Japanese - coffin' or I consider this as a "Japanese coffin" god.
4. What happened was that, for the first few years, it gave his mother-in-law good luck. But afterwards, took her life. When she died, it happened that my grandfather (mother side) stayed at the same house (for the funeral).
5. What happened next, was that after the funeral, this devil `followed' my grandfather home to Johor Bahru, Malaysia. At that time, he had unexplained illnesses that the doctor could not detect.
6. Later on, after we discovered, that there was something living in his Johor bungalow, we sealed up the house and try to catch this spirit. It hid in things like Chinese vases. And these had to be smashed, to bring this spirit out of hiding. Eventually, it was captured and thrown into the sea. After, this, my grandfather recovered (suddenly as it had appeared and disappeared).
7. Thus, there are situations also, where the wrong use of a metallic windchime may instead invite such guests into the home.
8. This is why, a large tree (tree trunk) especially at NE sector or if the landed property is at the NE, may perhaps, be said to harbour, or can harbour them.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

Some birds help in pollinating plants.
In the past, if birds feel at home in your home; this is a plus point for that home.
However, nowadays, with the dreaded bird flu etc... birds seemed to be less welcomed.

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On 5/1/2003 11:03:02 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear all,
1. Further to what I had
mentioned, I have actually
written this note, several
years back in this same forum.
2. My uncle in Malaysia, met
his wife on an aeroplane
flight.
3. At that time, his wife to
be mother, or future
mother-in-law; somehow, want
to invite a Japanese `god (or
devil)' which was kept in a
`Japanese - coffin' or I
consider this as a "Japanese
coffin" god.
4. What happened was that, for
the first few years, it gave
his mother-in-law good luck.
But afterwards, took her life.
When she died, it happened
that my grandfather (mother
side) stayed at the same house
(for the funeral).
5. What happened next, was
that after the funeral, this
devil `followed' my
grandfather home to Johor
Bahru, Malaysia. At that time,
he had unexplained illnesses
that the doctor could not
detect.
6. Later on, after we
discovered, that there was
something living in his Johor
bungalow, we sealed up the
house and try to catch this
spirit. It hid in things like
Chinese vases. And these had
to be smashed, to bring this
spirit out of hiding.
Eventually, it was captured
and thrown into the sea.
After, this, my grandfather
recovered (suddenly as it had
appeared and disappeared).
7. Thus, there are situations
also, where the wrong use of
a metallic windchime may
instead invite such guests
into the home.
8. This is why, a large tree
(tree trunk) especially at NE
sector or if the landed
property is at the NE, may
perhaps, be said to harbour,
or can harbour them.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

Birds were once accustomed to the hidden powers of Feng Shui until various strains of avian flu emerged.

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On 4/23/2013 7:51:04 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Some birds help in pollinating plants.In
the past, if birds feel at home in your
home; this is a plus point for that
home.However, nowadays, with the dreaded
bird flu etc... birds seemed to be less
welcomed.On 5/1/2003 11:03:02 AM, Cecil
Lee wrote:
Dear all,
1.
Further to what I had
mentioned, I
have actually
written this note,
several
years back in this same
forum.
2. My uncle in Malaysia,
met
his wife on an aeroplane
flight.
3. At that time,
his wife to
be mother, or future
mother-in-law; somehow, want
to
invite a Japanese `god (or
devil)'
which was kept in a
`Japanese -
coffin' or I
consider this as a
"Japanese
coffin" god.
4.
What happened was that, for
the
first few years, it gave
his
mother-in-law good luck.
But
afterwards, took her life.
When she
died, it happened
that my
grandfather (mother
side) stayed at
the same house
(for the funeral).
5. What happened next, was
that after the funeral, this
devil `followed' my
grandfather
home to Johor
Bahru, Malaysia. At
that time,
he had unexplained
illnesses
that the doctor could not
detect.
6. Later on, after
we
discovered, that there was
something living in his Johor
bungalow, we sealed up the
house
and try to catch this
spirit. It hid
in things like
Chinese vases. And
these had
to be smashed, to bring
this
spirit out of hiding.
Eventually, it was captured
and
thrown into the sea.
After, this, my
grandfather
recovered (suddenly as
it had
appeared and disappeared).
7. Thus, there are situations
also, where the wrong use of
a
metallic windchime may
instead
invite such guests
into the home.
8. This is why, a large tree
(tree trunk) especially at NE
sector or if the landed
property
is at the NE, may
perhaps, be said
to harbour,
or can harbour them.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

Can you take a guess at what the secret weapon of Feng Shui might be?

[myfs_145520]

Dear Cecil

How about bamboo trees? Are they "better" since they all grow upwards and does not have any branch (or tree trunk) slicing inwards to the house? Can even use them for bamboo flutes to counter beams. Hee.

 

[Cecil Lee]

On 9/1/2016 at 9:42 AM, myfs_145520 said:

Dear Cecil

How about bamboo trees? Are they "better" since they all grow upwards and does not have any branch (or tree trunk) slicing inwards to the house? Can even use them for bamboo flutes to counter beams. Hee.

 

1. Bamboo trees grow in clusters, unlike normal trees with only one trunk, which is their major drawback.

2. If damaged at ground level, bamboo trees may develop cavities the size of a Singapore 50 cent coin, which can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes if not addressed.

3. Despite common belief, bamboo trees are easy to grow and do not shed many leaves on a daily basis, which is a positive aspect.

4. Please refer to the attached documents: These trees can be a nuisance to their neighbors, as they have already encroached on neighbor "A" property.

4.1. In the future, plot B may need permission from plot A to access and trim these trees.
 

[Cecil Lee]

Under this thread, there are two photos of bamboo trees and also my concern of potential mosquito breeding.. if these trees are not properly maintained 

 

[Cecil Lee]

Squirrels are equally preferred... typically indicating a desirable location. 28 Shelford Road... Hmm, what about a raccoon? Oh dear!

[Cecil Lee]

Trees do not exist in isolation as Yin.

 

For example at MOUNTBATTEN Road, this mango tree matured and grew too huge .. covering nearly all the home’s compound!

The house's compound and frontage are excessively yin, resulting in the absence of a MING Tang or bright Hall effect.

While the house’s immediate neighbour with trees such as the Frangipanni tree or Palm trees etc... are more appropriate for the size of it’s compound

[Guest Kyaw]

Hello master,

This is a ground floor condo unit balcony facing E/ SE (apologies as I don't have the accurate degree). Are the tree trunks and playground considered 'sha qi' ? 

Thank you in advance for your advice.

 

 

[Cecil Lee]

I am primarily focused on the trees, specifically the one in the center, due to their proximity to the unit's PES. Based on the image provided, I believe that the playground, especially the two tall slide poles, do not pose a significant threat. However, individuals with a more conservative FS perspective may argue otherwise.

 

[Cecil Lee]

The Guidelines for the Usage of Car Porch Roofs in Landed Housing Developments have been revised starting from 17 November 2014.

Starting from that day, homeowners have been granted the chance to make use of additional outdoor space and incorporate more greenery into their surroundings, as URA has updated the regulations regarding car porch roofs in landed properties.

This adjustment allows homeowners to transform their car porch roofs into outdoor balconies or gardens, aligning with the goals of the LUSH 2.0 Programme aimed at promoting the presence of more green spaces in our cityscape.

The recently finished residence has benefited from the updated URA regulations.

[Cecil Lee]

GEOMANCY.NET

[Cecil Lee]

Numerous households possess and are benefiting from this opportunity.

[Cecil Lee]

Mango trees, due to their height and abundance of branches and leaves, create a shaded area underneath them. Despite the sunny weather, the space directly below a mango tree can remain dim.

[Cecil Lee]

The Pinkish Frangipanni tree, over 60 years old, stands proudly along the quiet road, consistently blooming and resilient. It requires no maintenance and is termite-proof thanks to its sap, which also deters insects like ants.

[Cecil Lee]

White flower 

[Cecil Lee]

Multi-colours lovely.. but less common

[Cecil Lee]

Pinkish...quite common

[Cecil Lee]

The maroon color is quite prevalent among the new condos that have been built. It is overly abundant, to say the least.

 

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Currently, numerous white types of frangipani are available at Parry Road Play Ground (P/G). This is indicated by the red outlined area.

 

[Cecil Lee]

Frangipanni planted in small flower pots are naturally petite, yet remain stunning.

 

The variety I prefer the most is the least frequently found one.

In the present day, I find myself rather fatigued by the abundance of maroon hues. Please don't misunderstand me, maroon flowers are indeed lovely. However, they seem to be overly prevalent and lack uniqueness.

[Cecil Lee]

Is a temple tree called Frangipanni? How peculiar!

 

[Cecil Lee]

Frangipanni called a temple tree? Oh dear! Why like that?