The Chinese 7th month traditions are deeply cultural and mostly symbolic. They should not be a source of fear or unnecessary restriction in daily life. Embracing these customs with understanding and kindness can give more meaning than worry.
 

Q1. Should you avoid staying out late during the 7th month?

No need to worry! In modern cities like Singapore, there's no evidence or special reason to avoid late-night activities during the 7th month. Most people are well-protected by their natural aura or yang qi, and the vast majority are not at increased risk during this period.

Unfortunately, a small minority of people lack the aura or yang qi needed to protect themselves at all times. Fortunately, most of us fall within the safe 98 percent and are not part of that 2 percent.

Here are the unfortunate 2 percent:

Q2. Is swimming dangerous during the 7th month?

There's no reason to refrain from swimming. Hungry ghosts are believed to exist in a different realm and generally do not interact with or target ordinary people. Most swimming accidents have natural explanations rather than being related to the supernatural.

Q3. Does leaving offerings to ghosts actually benefit them?

Offerings are seen more as symbolic acts, similar to how people put up festive decorations or flags. Spirits are not expected to physically consume or benefit from these offerings unless channeled through a medium. The act itself serves more as a cultural tradition than an actual transfer of goods.

Q4. Are there more wakes and funerals during the 7th month?

No, statistics show that there is no increase in mortality rates during the 7th month. The idea that more people die at this time is a myth. Life should be lived with kindness and mindfulness, regardless of the lunar calendar.

Q5. Do “hungry” spirits genuinely experience hunger?

The spirits or ghosts are thought to exist in another dimension, unable to access our world or physical offerings directly. The name "Hungry Ghost Month" relates more to folklore than actual supernatural hunger.

Q6. Is burning offerings like paper money or iPhones for the dead truly beneficial?

Burning paper offerings does not materialize those items in the afterlife. The practice is symbolic, reminding us that material possessions cannot be taken with us after death. If the ritual brings comfort to the living, it serves its emotional purpose, but many believe acts of kindness and good deeds are more meaningful ways to honor ancestors.

For instance, even if one were to burn hell notes, ingots, paper cars, iPhones, or houses, they will not magically transform into money in the afterlife.

However, if this ritual brings happiness or relief to the person performing it, then it has fulfilled its purpose.

Many Buddhists and Taoists suggest that performing acts of kindness and doing good deeds is a more meaningful alternative to burning such offerings.

Priests, nuns, and monks often view the burning of these offerings as a symbolic gesture representing the concept of "ashes to ashes."

They believe that this act serves as a reminder that material wealth cannot be taken to the afterlife. Burning paper ingots will not result in real ingots being delivered to the deceased. It is simply not feasible for charred paper to transform into gold bars.

Safes are always sold either black, grey, gunmetal colours. No safe that is bright yellow, red , green or blue.l Even if want such colours.... go spray paint them

So can take black or gray?

Feng Shui does not micro manage colours such as black or grey for safes.

• Lucky Cat is not Feng Shui The Maneki Neko (Lucky Cat) originates from Japanese folklore, not Chinese Feng Shui. Its raised paw symbolizes prosperity in Japanese culture, but it has no basis in classical Feng Shui.

• Commercialization of Feng Shui Many shops and even respected Feng Shui masters market items like the Lucky Cat as “Feng Shui products.” This trend prioritizes sales over authentic practice, often misleading consumers.

• Authentic Feng Shui Principles True Feng Shui focuses on energy flow, spatial arrangement, orientation, and natural elements (water, wood, earth, metal, fire). Remedies are chosen based on these principles, not decorative objects.

• Criticism of Masters and Shops Some lineage masters are among the biggest offenders, running shops disguised as consultation services. Their ancestors would likely disapprove of this commercial focus.

• Consumer Advice

  • Question claims: “Must I buy from you?”

  • Recognize that genuine Feng Shui does not require endless purchases.

  • Be skeptical of practitioners pushing exclusive items.

  • Placement, timing, and environmental harmony matter more than products.

• Historical Context This page briefly notes Japan’s occupation of China in the 1930s, highlighting cultural sensitivities that make the Lucky Cat’s adoption into Feng Shui even more questionable.

  

• Final Message Stop buying unnecessary “Feng Shui” products; when buying stops, selling will stop. Real Feng Shui guidance should never be tied to product sales.

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Question: Oh, the Lucky Cat isn’t part of Feng Shui? I bought it from a Feng Shui shop.

1. The Maneki-neko cat actually originates from Japan. It isn’t a Chinese name.

2. Some dishonest sellers will try to sell almost anything as Feng Shui.

3. Do you think they really care? They’re only focused on taking your money.

4. When people stop buying, the selling will stop as well.

5. In ancient times, Feng Shui was all about nature, the surrounding environment, and understanding the stars.

5.1. Those practitioners from long ago would probably be shocked to see many of today’s practices.

5.2. These days, even many Feng Shui Masters with long, respected lineages have become some of the biggest sellers of commercial Feng Shui products.

5.3. It makes me wonder how their ancestors would feel if they were here today. Most likely, they would be deeply disappointed or might even disown such descendants.

5.4. This trend is now so widespread that you can see it in places like Fu Lu Shou Complex, as well as in Central, Thomson, and the eastern and northern parts of Singapore.

6. On a different note, during the 1930s, Japan conquered China and many countries in the Far East. While many Chinese from that generation may choose to forgive, they will never forget the atrocities, especially events like the Rape of Nanking.

7. Honestly, how can Feng Shui Masters claim this is real Feng Shui? Please spread the word—don’t be fooled!

8. It’s best to treat these items just like any other displays that simply collect dust.

9. The best way to stop this is to simply stop buying from them: when the buying stops, the selling can!

Key Insights on Facing Direction in Apartments

• Front door is not always the “mouth-of-the-house”: In modern apartments and condos, the main door may be placed in odd or dim locations, making it unsuitable as the facing direction.

• Lifestyle habits matter: If residents keep the main door closed most of the time, it loses significance as the facing direction. Conversely, if it’s often left open, it may be considered.

• Light over wind: The side of the home with the most natural light (windows, balcony) is often a better indicator of the facing direction than wind flow, which is inconsistent.

• High-rise considerations: For units on higher floors, the balcony or window side with the most light and view is usually treated as the frontage.

• Contextual flexibility: There is no single “correct” method. A good practitioner uses “it depends” rather than insisting the main door is always the facing.

• Critique of rigid schools: Practitioners who insist only the main door counts are described as outdated or myopic, ignoring the realities of modern high-rise living.

• Purpose of determining facing: The facing direction is primarily used for calculating the Flying Star chart of a home, which guides Feng Shui analysis.

Practical Guidelines

• Stand inside the living room and look out of the windows/balcony to determine facing if unsure.

• If the main door area is dim or unnatural, it should not be considered the frontage.

• Common sense and adaptability are emphasized over rigid adherence to old rules.

In essence, the page argues for a modern, flexible approach: the true facing direction depends on light, openness, and practicality—not just the front door.

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The placement of the main entrance is often influenced by the architect's decision to connect it to a communal corridor. This straightforward example highlights the fact that the main door's position can differ depending on how the architect links it to the common corridor of a residential building.

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On 8/10/2006 7:53:52 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Part II=====
1. Further to what I had
mentioned, sometimes, it may
be easier to determine the
sitting position. Especially
if there is a distinct hill or
slope e.g. behind the
property. We could "safely"
say that the facing is
directly opposite this.
2. In Singapore, especially
for the 3 room Housing and
Development Board flats (HDB),
we often find that we enter
the apartment from the front.
And it is easy to say that
this is often the facing
direction or the
"mouth-of-the-house".
3. However, nowadays, many
apartments are squeezed so
tight and clustered in a snake
like formation, the main door
can nearly be at any
direction.
4. For a condo or apartment.
It is best to check on one's
life-style habit. Does one
often leave the main door
open? Or close it most of the
time?
5. For many who live in a
condo, I have seen majority of
the residents close the main
door (unless they fixed a
grille at the main door). Yet,
many do close this door. If we
do close this door, then, it
does not make much sense to
say that this is the
"mouth-of-the-house".
6. Furthermore, many condos
and even new HDB apartments
have main doors at "odd"
placement. And often, if we
have to negotiate a turn into
the home from the main door,
most likely, this may not be
the natural "facing
direction".
7. This is similiar to what I
had mentioned for a landed
property under Para 1, where
if the main door is at the
side. And if there are other
landed properties where this
main door faces the side of
the neighbour's apartment,
most likely this should not be
the main door.
8. In fact, I am very sadden
by the fact that, some local
practitioners try to scare
their would be clients not to
take up Feng Shui from others
who do not take readings from
the main door of an apartment.
9. Look at it this way,
countries like Singapore and
Hong Kong have majority of
their residents staying in an
apartment (condo or HDB)
andFeng Shui for
apartments is quite modern.
And as mentioned
above,the main door can
be located at very odd
locations and it should not be
construde as the main door.
10. I believe, many of such
practitioners either live in
the stone age ormost
likely wear spectacles but if
one peers closely at their
spectacles, these spectacles
have "tunnel vision lens".
11. Therefore, check to
see where is most likely the
"mouth-of-the-house". And in
many of the common approaches
are:
11.1 If the home has four
sides of windows, try to
figure out, firstly which side
has more light. The idea of
more light is more practical
than the amount of wind coming
into a home.
11.2 More light would often
suggest, that there are more
floor area of window or the
mouth-of-the house.
11.3 To use the amount of wind
blowing into the windows etc..
may not be an exact science,
since, high /low pressures
within a day can differ.
Therefore, wind can blow from
any side of the home at any
given time. This is
particuarly true for an island
like Singapore, which is
surrounded by water. And it is
said that in a high pressure
days, air circulate either
clock-wise or anti-clockwise
for low pressure days.
12. The idea that the higher
one's apartment is, we should
take the reading from the
balcony or the location where
most lightcomes in makes
more sense also. Many people
feel that when our apartment
goes as high as 6, 7 or 8th
storeys, and if we do see much
light coming thru, here, then
this should be the
mouth-of-the house.
13. However, if one lives in a
highrise, and if our views are
blocked by an immediate
neigbhouring block and if we
have the habbit to open the
main door (leaving it open
most of the time), then, even
if at a higher storey, we
could then perhaps, use this
as the main door.
13.Given, the above
examples, one can therefore
see that thereis no
right or wrong answers.
14. More importantly, if you
do check on a practitioner,
check to see if the
practitioner use the term "IT
DEPENDS". If so, the
practitioner is most likely a
better practitioner - who does
not go for only one method.
15. If the practitioner - says
that every other method is
WRONG! It must be the main
door, please steer clear of
this "dead-wood", myopic
practitioner! Unfortunately,
there are many of these in
Singapore. It shows how
inflexible, such people are.
Feng Shui was developed at the
time where there were few if
any highrise. And, it is very
sad to say that many of such
schools, feel that only their
method is RIGHT and sometimes,
these practitioners will quote
some famous practitioners dead
or alive. Who cares, do
remember the fundamentals and
we are better off.
Warmest Regards,Cecil

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A mum has warned parents to be careful with kids around blinds after her child came close to choking herself on a pull cord.

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* Mum found out her daughter was playing with blind cords

* The cords caused bruises to the child's neck

* She reminded parents to secure blind and curtain strings

Commentary

This screenshot from a Daily Mail article highlights the most severe and critical disadvantage of traditional window blinds: the extreme safety hazard they pose to children and pets.

While our previous discussion touched on how easily cords can tangle and ruin the mechanism of the blind, this news snippet underscores the real-world danger of those hanging strings.

Key Takeaways in Context of Blind Disadvantages:

* Strangulation Risk: Dangling cords act as loops that young children can easily get caught in. As the article notes, this can quickly lead to choking and bruising, or tragically, fatal strangulation.

* The "Invisible" Danger: Children often play near windows, and a seemingly harmless string can become a hazard in seconds if a child slips, falls, or wraps it around themselves playfully.

* A Major Point for Curtains (or Cordless Options): This validates the argument that traditional corded blinds are highly problematic. When comparing window treatments for homes with children, this safety issue alone often makes cord-free curtains or modern cordless/motorized blinds the only responsible choice.

The Symbolism: Why Cloves and the Number 3?

* The Power of Cloves: Cloves are known for their strong, piercing aroma. Spiritually, this strong scent is believed to "cut through" stagnant or negative energy, ward off bad luck, and create a protective shield. They are also historically associated with attracting wealth and prosperity.

* The Power of 3: In Feng Shui and numerology, the number three is very auspicious. It represents growth, manifestation, abundance, and the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Using three cloves amplifies the spice's natural drawing power.

Hello Mr Cecil, 1. After 动土 ceremony, do we need another auspicious date to kickstart the actual reno? 2. ID is thinking to start hacking in early Sep (after defect check), for the coin placement, do we need to select an auspicious date as well?

1. Most individuals generally lack the time to initiate a secondary process. However, nothing precludes someone from proceeding, as the relevant dates are already available. This individual may simply be among the rare few in Singapore to undertake this for an apartment.

2. As previously mentioned, the dates have been supplied, and most people complete this process only once. Nevertheless, if an individual has ample availability or is particularly cautious, they are entirely welcome to proceed again. It is merely a less common practice.

Candidly, the majority of my clients share a common sentiment, often questioning if such actions imply an excess of free time.

In reality, most clients maintain demanding schedules and lack the availability to engage in duplicate procedures; otherwise, they would inform me. Nevertheless, there are always a rare few who choose to proceed differently. Extra "ECA" is your personal CALL. This is Optional.

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On 4/24/2012 12:35:57 PM, Anonymous wrote:
After turning on the PLC or Halogen
Lights for 24Hours.. someone placed
this....On 4/14/2012 1:15:24 PM, Cecil
Lee wrote:
Lightings or lights which
are turned on
can be considered as
belonging to the
fire element. Often
it is used to
neutralise #3 bad wood
or on certain
occassions #4On
12/15/2011 9:41:13 AM,
Cecil Lee
wrote:
2011, has to be the
year,
new homes and
apartments fully
make use of all sorts
of range
of
LED energy saving and super
long
lasting lights...With
energy
consumption of only 3 or
7 watts as
compared to 15W and
40W or even 100W
lamps!On
12/26/2010 7:03:12 PM,
Cecil
Lee
wrote:
Jury
fights...#8 =
current prosperity -
upto
2023...On
7/18/2010
10:01:34 AM,
Cecil Lee
wrote:
A water
position at
a
wrong
sector such as a sector that

has #3 can only fuel

it:as
#3 is a wood

element and water helps
"wood"
to grow!

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On 6/16/2013 9:36:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Simple flow chart showing: Which Period
A or B Flying Chart? do I use?On
6/16/2013 9:47:23 AM, Cecil Lee wrote:
Some call this "Advanced Study of
Feng >Shui" or even "Advanced
Technique in >Feng Shui".I simply
call it: pure and >simple COMMON
SENSE!On 6/16/2013 8:56:40 >AM, Cecil
Lee wrote: >There are TWO >Common
sense methods used, >here.ONE >1.
Based on History:1.1. If one >has
already stayed in the "renovated"
home for more than 2 years; one
can >then >draw out the flying
star chart >of say >Period 6. And
another chart >of Period 8. >And
see which seems to >be more accurate
- given that one >already know
it's past >and "present"
history.1.2. If it a case >of
just >renovated; then have to wait OR
see >below:.TWO 2. Drawing out
both >>period charts and place
them >>side-by-side:-2. In a real
world, in >>this example, I have a
recent client >who >had bought a
"new" apartment >under >Period 8.
The whole block was >completed >in
2000. Since he bought >it "brand new"
in 2008 - bare walls >and bare
cement >floors; he did the
renovation under >Period 8.
SEE >ATTACHMENTS.3. In >this real
life >situation, instead of
guessing which >period his home
is; 3.1. >I have to >make more
effort in plotting >in both
Period 7 and Period 8 stars. AND
the >"trick" or common sense is
to try to >>compare both SETs of
stars.3.2 To see if
certain >sectors share the same
stars >or if they >differ; any
remedies >would affect the >other
set of >stars.3.3.If
one has a >good solid grounding
in the >Five >Elements concept;
oftenwould >>try to apply a
"cure" suchthat
itHELPS but does not
create >issues >for the other set
of flying >star >numbers.4.
Frankly, many >geomancers >would
not even think of >such a
method.4.1. My advice >is:
to put >on one's COMMON SENSE
thinking cap and >use
logicin >such a situation.5.
Does the above >makes sense? On
6/15/2013 >3:07:46 >AM, Marcin
Grzesiak wrote: >>>Hello,We
have bought a house. >>It >was
originally built in >>1967-68
(period 6). We have >>made
some >serious >>modifications
(including >>>changing the
layout of rooms, >>>moving some
walls). One part >>of >the
building had to be torn >>down and
rebuilt from scratch
(including new >foundations).
Now my question is, if >the
age >>of the house is still period
6, or maybe - due to our
rebuilding - it has
"rejuvenated", and now is
the >>>pediod 8? The question
is >>>important, because if the
house >is period 6, we are
facing the >problem of
"inverted mountain and
water" >>in our Moving Star
analysis. >>>Thank you.

Under the Five Element Concept: Circles and white colour elements represent the Metal element.

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On 8/17/2015 8:47:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Under the Five element
concept: Squares or rectangles
or cubes belong to the earth
element. So does yellow
colour.Please take a look at
the attachment. This pattern
has been around and very
common even in the 1950's as
they were laid as mosaic
tiles. Did you manage to see
(visualise) the CUBEs?

Under symbolism in Feng Shui; this water feature may even look like a "monster" or a profile of it.

As such, try to stay clear of such a design for your water feature/ water position. Especially if it faces towards the home

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On 7/5/2002 11:14:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
1. Attached please find a
sketch of a Qi enhancer
incorporating the Five
elements concept. In a 5
elements flow.
2. Often, a water feature is
not so complex as shown in the
illustration.
But many water features that
is suppose to be meant for
Feng Shui may have the three
ingredients of a three element
flow e.g.
Earth -
Metal -
Water
Here, earth is represented by
the actual items made of rock,
limestone or marble.
Metal element is represented
by a round ball. Either with
water flowing (to lubricate
it) or flowing out of this
round ball.
Water element. This is real
water flowing out of the pump
in such a fountain.
It is not too difficult to add
the other two elements:
Lights (Fire element) can be
added. E.g. water proof
lighting display.
Plants can be added to the
waterfall.
Alternatively, if metal
element is missing from the
waterfall, some people add in
real fish e.g. koi, carp or
goldfish to represent metal
element. Or add 6 coins into
this fountain.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

The fee for this package is $188/-. 

Need Name /Gender/ Date and if possible time of birth.

Car plate number, there are many many formulas. Thus what one provides may contradict with another person’s advice.

The rest is based on ba zi.

If it is two person driving the car, and the car is under company. So what do I give u?Usually still the primary person.

Often, there can be a common colour for both persons. Might take a chance.
 

Best to give time of birth. As it can affect the auspicious dates. 

Time of birth between...

It is good to give the time of birth as in some instances it might affect the favourable elements &/or colours for individuals.

Time of birth can be givens between:
1 to 2.59; am or pm
3 to 4.59; am or pm
5 to 6.59; am or pm
7 to 8.59; am or pm
9 to 10.59 am or pm

For example:-
Cannot be between 2pm to 5pm thus should be either:-

[   ] 1pm to 2.59pm or
[   ] 3pm to 4.59pm

Give me both partners:

1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date and Time of birth

Thanks!

Comments: This is based on common sense.

In the unlikely event that the doors dropped off or one accidentally store something heavy over-head.

Another consideration is under symbolism, it is not ideal to sleep under the cabinet.

As mentioned, previously, in Singapore and in the 1970's one of the most popular trees planted in a landed property garden is the mango tree.
In the past, individual landed properties range from: 7,000sq. ft to 12,000 sq. ft for bungalows, half that for semi-detached homes and 1/3 to 1/4 of the above for a terrace homes.
It is very common for many home owners to plant a mango or even several mango trees on the grounds of their landed property.
In this example, as the mango tree was planted outside of the property; and because the large part of the floor area was covered by concrete; this would account for this tree to be smaller than what it can grow further.
But do take a look at this 40+ years old mango tree. One can see that such a tree has lots of leaves that will result in making the ground below the tree "dark" or yin. As it casts a dark shadow; below it.
Do a SEARCH on the top left frame of this forum for "Mango Tree" and there are lots of other resources:
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http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=20610&new=

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On 1/29/2013 10:25:43 AM, Anonymous wrote:
What kind of SPIRITS are you talking
about?On 1/29/2013 9:35:33 AM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
Is this pure coincidence?
Under the Yin
and Yang concept: all
even numbers are
considered YIN.And
since devil's
favourite number is
666 = even = YIN!
Wow!On 1/29/2013
7:59:10 AM, Cecil Lee
wrote:
1.
Info extracted from a past
forum
message:-10. Under the
Yin
and
Yang concept, anything
that is
even number e.g. 2, 4,
6, 8
etc.. is
considered yin.
While
1, 3, 5, 7 or
any odd
number is
considered
yang.---It follows
the same
principles for all even
numbers
are considered (yin)
and all odd
numbers are
considered (yang).This
means
that 2, 4, 6, 8 are yin, and
1, 3, 5, 7, 9 are yang.This
theory is applied to all
I-Ching, Flying Star and
anything to do with number
theory.Warmest RegardsRobert
Lee
2. A proper Flying Star
chart can
detect further clues
as to how yin a
specific
sector is. Thus for
example:
if the bomb shelter
storeroom
in the earlier example has
concentrations of too many YIN
flying star numbers like MS#2
MS#4 and Base#2 then, this
sector is considered too yin.
And have a higher chance of
getting hijacked by yin
spirits.3.My earlier
resources written around 1997
on
Devil's gate can be found
under this
link:-http://www.geomancy.net/
resources/art/art-gate.htm

1. If possible, it is advisable to avoid a BLUE roof. According to the I-ching, blue symbolizes difficulty, and if it covers the entire roof, it resembles water above you.

2. If a blue roof MUST be utilized, then the exterior walls should be white or off-white, but never cream or beige.

3. If a grey roof is chosen, the optimal choice for the exterior walls is white. Grey exterior walls are acceptable, but if a grey roof is used, cream or beige walls should be avoided.

4. According to the current Feng Shui period, the most favorable colors are earth tones (cream or beige), particularly for exterior walls. Therefore, if a green roof is employed, cream, beige, or peachy colors are suitable.

5. WHITE roofs are not recommended as they symbolize "death or mourning."

6. Common traditional colors include orange or maroon. In such cases, any exterior wall colors are permissible. For instance, if roofs of these colors are used, exterior wall colors can vary from white to off-white, cream or beige, to red brick tile colors, and so forth.

Seven (7) Commandments of Stove Placement

1. Shield from vibrant wind. Avoid having a big window behind the stove.
2. Do not place next to sink. If you have to, try to leave a gap or distance between the two.
3. The stove should not face the main door; a toilet door; a bedroom door and the kitchen door.
4. The stove should not be under a beam or below sewerag or drainage pipes.
5. Do not place it in a corner.
6. It should not share the same wall as a bed-head.
7. It should not share the same wall as the toilet bowl or toilet sink.

A Cook's Harmony

The kitchen is a central part of the home.
Where many of our basic needs are met.
With good Feng Shui, you can enhance your kitchen's healthy flow of abundance.

Wake up to the aroma of freshly brewed coffee or the tantalizing whiff of bacon and eggs and chances are, you will be looking forward to the day bright eyed and bushy tailed.

Kitchens are the nucleus of every household. It represents both wealth and health. This may explain why Chinese families boil plenty of water at the start of the day - to ensure a never-ending abundance of the Earth's life force.

"In Feng Shui, each compass direction is associated with an element, "says Cecil Lee, Principal Consultant and founder of GEOMANCY.NET: Center for Applied Feng Shui Research. "In any kitchen, there will always be the interplay of water and fire elements. Ensuring a good balance between yin (water) and yang (fire) will  result in favourable fortune. Upsetting the balance could result in poor health, loss of weath or both."

A key factor to harmony in the kitchen is the location of the stove in relation to the door, sink and window. The metal element, which is common in this area of the home and represented by cooking utensils for example, is often used as a bridge between the water and fire counterparts. So what happens if there are imbalances?

According to Lee, it depends on the severity of the situation, "The solutions can range from the re-orientation of the fridge, moving the stove, using a mirror to renovatng the kitchen."

Comfortable surroundings breed content so it is vital that the person who spends the most time cooking in the kitchen has a conducive environment. Any disturbances could affect the cook's energy and the overall ambience of the home.

Having enough working space is a good start to encourage a steady flow of chi. Practise basic Feng Shui hygience such as keeping the area neat, orderly and clutter free. This can be achieved by having plenty of storage space to put things away. Take note that a refrigerator stocked with fresh foods symbolizes prosperity in the household.

"Make sure you have a well-lit, properly ventilated kitchend and preferably one where the person who is cooking can see the door way," suggests Lee. Airflow ensure that heat and vapours do not permeate the rest of the house. The cook needs to be aware of the presence of visitors or other family members to avoid unwanted surprises. Dangerous situations can present itself in the activity zone of the kitchen when an suspecting cook could accidentally spill extremely hot contents and hurt someone.

More advice

On the location of the kitchen and stove
1. Avoid placement in the North which is associated with the water element: water drowns fire
2. Avoid placement in the Northwest or Heaven's gate as it also represents the head of the household, that is, the father.

On the location of the fridge and sink
1. Avoid placing them next to the stove as this can cause a conflict of water versus fire.

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The incorrect method of photographing a lamp post can lead to misinterpretations regarding its classification as sha qi or a poison arrow. Accurate assessment requires proper techniques to ensure reliable conclusions.

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CORRECT!

To capture an effective photograph of the home, position yourself directly in line with the lamp post. This alignment will enhance the composition and focus of the image.

The main point of the above illustration is to stand at a specific location, X, from which one should stand to capture a photograph of the lamp post, referred to as O. This instruction emphasizes the importance of positioning for effective photography.

Excellent Shots!

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Dear Cecil, Trust you are well. 
Open main door look out to a palm tree. Should we chop off the palm tree? Thank you

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Case Study: A degree in Common sense is free!"

Common sense says that we must be wary of questionable advice! 
 

Since in the first place many of such illogical advice may not be free! 
 

You most likely paid or will have to pay for it.

Once in a while, I get to hear new clients asking me: "My previous geomancer says" to lock up the master toilet. And they had not used it for the last 5 years!
The key essence is "YOU stay there!; we (geomancer's) Don't!" applies. We only visit a home for several hours and YOU have to live with our consequences... or DO YOU?
 

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On 11/22/2014 11:01:37 PM, Anonymous wrote:
1. Please see attachment.2.
Can you see where the red
arrow is pointed?3. In this
illustration, a client asked
whether behind the "thick"
motif-designs, can she install
a mirror behind it.3.1.
Usually, the feature wall is
made of "cut-out" wood pieces.
And perhaps, her Interior
Designer wanted to "add depth"
to this panel by installing a
mirror behind it.4. Just
imagine, that if a mirror is
placed behind this elaborate
feature; "How does one, clean
the mirror - if is installed?"
It is not like you can spray
water and clean it.5. With a
thick layer of wood or plastic
laminate; it is very difficult
to clean the glass behind it.
Can't also be possible to use
a "million" cotton Q-tips.
Takes years and makes no
sense.6. This is another
example of "We stay, here, you
don't".6.1. This is where even
if one is a service provider :
be it a geomancer or Interior
Designer or others; always try
to think of the consequences
(if any) for the benefit of
the client.

Most of us keep things for practical reasons: we use them, need them, or expect to soon. But sometimes the reason we hold on is emotional quietly rooted in memory, identity, guilt, fear, or comfort. Emotional attachment to objects isn’t automatically a problem; sentimental items can be meaningful and grounding. It becomes an issue when your belongings start making decisions for you taking up space, creating stress, or stopping you from living the way you want.

Below are 14 signs of emotional attachment to objects (from the document), expanded with context and what may be happening underneath followed by two additional, closely related signs.

1) You feel guilty donating things (even when you don’t use them)

You might think, “Someone paid for this,” “I should be grateful,” or “It’s wasteful to let it go.” Guilt often attaches to items that were expensive, gifts, or tied to a version of you that tried hard.

What’s underneath: moral pressure (“waste is bad”), fear of regret, or feeling responsible for the item’s “story.”

2) You keep things “just in case” despite never needing them

The “just in case” drawer is common until it grows into closets of hypothetical emergencies. If you’ve kept something for years without using it, the item is often serving emotional safety rather than practical readiness.

What’s underneath: anxiety about scarcity, money, or unpredictability.

3) You assign memories to items (letting go feels like losing the memory)

A ticket stub, a child’s drawing, a cracked mug objects become memory anchors. The fear isn’t losing the object; it’s losing the connection to a person, time, or feeling.

What’s underneath: grief, nostalgia, or fear that memories aren’t “safe” unless stored physically.

4) You keep gifts you dislike because of who gave them to you

The object becomes a stand-in for the relationship. Donating it can feel like rejecting the giver, even if the item doesn’t fit your life.

What’s underneath: loyalty, people-pleasing, fear of seeming ungrateful, or unresolved feelings about the relationship.

5) You avoid decluttering certain areas because the emotions feel overwhelming

Some spaces like a box of old letters or a closet of “someday” clothes carry emotional weight. Avoiding them is a form of self-protection, but it can also lock the stress in place.

What’s underneath: decision fatigue, shame, grief, or fear of confronting a past version of yourself.

6) You save broken items, hoping you’ll fix them someday

Many people keep broken things with good intentions. But if “I’ll fix it” rarely turns into action, the item becomes a promise you’re carrying instead of a tool you’re using.

What’s underneath: guilt about waste, optimism bias, or pressure to be the kind of person who repairs and restores.

7) You fear regretting letting go—even for low-value items

This isn’t about the object’s monetary worth; it’s about uncertainty. The mind tells you the cost of losing it is higher than it really is.

What’s underneath: perfectionism (“I must make the right choice”), or fear of future inconvenience.

8) You keep duplicates for comfort and security

Extras can be practical until “backups” multiply. Duplicates often represent a desire to feel prepared and protected.

What’s underneath: anxiety about running out, past experiences of scarcity, or a strong need for control.

9) You struggle to replace old things even when better options exist

You might keep uncomfortable shoes, outdated electronics, or worn-out furniture because replacing them feels disloyal, wasteful, or risky. Familiarity can outweigh functionality.

What’s underneath: attachment to the familiar, fear of spending money, or worry the replacement won’t feel “right.”

10) Your belongings feel like part of your identity

Certain items can symbolize your taste, your history, your aspirations, or your values books, collections, instruments, memorabilia. When objects become identity markers, letting go can feel like shrinking yourself.

What’s underneath: identity reinforcement (“this proves who I am”), or fear of losing a role (artist, traveler, reader, collector).

11) You get anxious when things are discarded even if someone else throws them away

This is a powerful sign because it isn’t about your own choices. Seeing an item discarded can trigger panic, anger, or sadness—almost like something important was “lost,” even if it wasn’t yours.

What’s underneath: heightened sensitivity to waste, fear of loss, or difficulty trusting that needs will be met.

12) You remember the story, not the usefulness (meaning matters more than the item)

Some objects are kept mainly because of what they represent: “the first,” “the last,” “the trip,” “the person I used to be.” The item is a container for narrative.

What’s underneath: longing, grief, or a desire to preserve meaning in a tangible way.

13) You avoid using certain items because you want to “save” them

Special candles never lit, notebooks never written in, outfits never worn because using them would “ruin” them. The item’s value becomes tied to keeping it pristine rather than letting it enrich your life.

What’s underneath: perfectionism, fear of scarcity, or associating “special” with “untouchable.”

14) You keep items tied to a painful chapter because getting rid of them feels like denying what happened

This can include objects from a past relationship, a difficult job, or a hard period of life. Sometimes the items are kept as proof, protection, or a reminder of survival yet they also keep the wound close.

What’s underneath: unresolved grief, anger, or a need for validation (“it really happened, and I got through it”).

Why These Signs Matter (and When to Worry)

Emotional attachment becomes costly when it:
- creates ongoing stress, clutter, or conflict at home,
- blocks routines (cleaning, cooking, resting),
- leads to avoidance and shame,
- or makes you feel controlled by your belongings rather than supported by them.

If you recognize several signs, it doesn’t mean anything is “wrong” with you it often means your objects are doing emotional work: providing safety, continuity, or comfort.

A Practical Way to Reframe the Relationship With Your Things

Instead of asking, “Should I keep this?” try:
- “What feeling am I trying to protect by keeping it?”
- “If I didn’t have this item, how else could I keep the meaning?” (photo it, journal the story, keep one representative piece)
- “Is this helping present-day me, or only past/future me?”
- “Would I rather have the space than the object?”

About this Case Study

A client asked why my top-five HDB Farrer Park Arena stack rankings did not include stacks recommended in a TikTok by another Feng Shui Master. I explained I excluded those stacks because they have major Feng Shui flaws. Although stacks like #222, #226, #234, and #240 may look attractive and have similar facings to my top picks, their kitchen layout likely forces the stove into the NW sector (“Fire at Heaven’s Gate”), which is why they should be avoided.

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