Rebuilding of house

[myfs_97478]

Dear Cecil,
We just bought our new house in August. It is some 25/30 years old (we can't find out exactly when it was built) and we are now in the process of doing a major overhaul of the property. i.e. new water, electrics, sewage, kitchen, bathroom, floor and some modifications as well. From the different FS books that I have read I understand the year of renovation to be very important and to be considered as year built if you don't know the year it was built. Also I understand that any building / renovations in the S sector this year can be bring bad luck... is there anyway of avoiding this ... should I take it very seriously. Hopefully in a month time the building will be finished... I even have Chinese workman doing the rebuilding... maybe this helps positively (joke!)
Also wanted to ask if a small exterior water fountain would be suitable at the right side of the house as you come onto our plot of land .. it would be on the E wall and a little bit higher is the main door facing S. Would it be auspicious. It is a beautiful location for water plants and a fountain but I am not sure. It is left side from the door towards the outside.
Thank you so much for your troubles.
Lola

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Lola,
The good news is that this year, the location of Grand Duke is at South-South West direction and not South direction.
If your house is going to be completed this year or early next year (before the next lunar new year); your home is considered a Period 7 home (born or renewed during this period).
I personally think that there should not be an issue with `offending' the grand duke for your home.
Often, the safest method is for some people is to:
1. Move out during the renovations.
2. If this is not practical or possible, try not to supervise the work done. (For example, don't stand there to watch the ongoing renovation work.)
Also wanted

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to ask if a small exterior
water fountain would be
suitable at the right side of
the house as you come onto our
plot of land .. it would be on
the E wall and a little bit
higher is the main door facing
S. Would it be auspicious. It
is a beautiful location for
water plants and a fountain
but I am not sure. It is left
side from the door towards the
outside.

Given a landed property, in most cases, water feature is often if done properly pleasing to the eye.
In general, based on your description, and on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, the water position looks ok.
The only TWO caution are:
1. Do use a compass. Stand at the centre-point of the home. Hopefully, the water position is not located at West compass direction (270 degrees). Here, in many instances, we do not want to inadvertently open the `tiger's' mouth (hungry white tiger's mouth).
2. For a water position outside on the right side is still ok. But avoid having it inside the home. Here, the belief is that a spouse might have "wandering eyes - and may go into a extra-marital relationship."
Hmmm.. your house sounds lovely!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 10/27/2003 7:06:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
We just bought our
new house in August. It is
some 25/30 years old (we can't
find out exactly when it was
built) and we are now in the
process of doing a major
overhaul of the property. i.e.
new water, electrics, sewage,
kitchen, bathroom, floor and
some modifications as well.
From the different FS books
that I have read I understand
the year of renovation to be
very important and to be
considered as year built if
you don't know the year it was
built. Also I understand that
any building / renovations in
the S sector this year can be
bring bad luck... is there
anyway of avoiding this ...
should I take it very
seriously. Hopefully in a
month time the building will
be finished... I even have
Chinese workman doing the
rebuilding... maybe this helps
positively (joke!)
Also wanted
to ask if a small exterior
water fountain would be
suitable at the right side of
the house as you come onto our
plot of land .. it would be on
the E wall and a little bit
higher is the main door facing
S. Would it be auspicious. It
is a beautiful location for
water plants and a fountain
but I am not sure. It is left
side from the door towards the
outside.
Thank you so much for
your troubles.
Lola