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Happily to say Master, all you mentioned below aren't present with our situation today. At least, we're worry free now and the reverend figures are not offended. Thanks and warm regards, N.L. Lam

Dear Sifu Lee, I recently had our home renovated, the space in the backyard was turned into a storage room and kitchen. I found out that upon making the new house lay-out, I discovered that the center of the house is directly under the family altar (ancestral, Buddha and otherdeities). Is there a implication to this Master? As altars are Yin elements. What contingencies can we do to neutralize the elements? Have a fine day. Regards, N.L. Lam

Lee Sifu, Traditionally, Chinese of Hokkien heritage revere the sugarcane, most likely a during the Lunar New Year. As it symbolizes sweetness as it goes on the top, there is a legend that the ancestors of the Hokkien people were saved by the sugarcane field by hiding inside (the field) as their enemies burned their village...they found no one's in the village so the attackers left the place without killing someone.

Dear Sifu Lee, greetings of peace, I would like to ask for possible protection measures for my 5-year old, weak yang Earth Rooster (strong fire, weak wood) son. In this year of the rabbit, the rooster is one of the less lucky sign. He is somewhat experiencing weak health despite our good parenting. Please, kindly shed some light in this matter. Thank you and more power. Lam Ngan-Lung ()

I cant' help but to laugh... Thanks for making my day light Master...how I wish it would continue til Lunar New Year... APPENDED BY CECIL: FOR Sure! If you ask the US of A, what is their wish? They would definitely say let's have another holiday named or known as "WIKILEAKS". Cheers!!!

Thanks for the prompt response Master Lee. Out of practicality (budget hurts of course) we celebrate both western new year and the lunar new year since we live in a multi-cultural society. Probably it would not hurt, if we will practice what we practice on a lunar new year on 1/1/11... More power and please keep your noble cause rolling. Warm regards,

Greetings Master Cecil. Master, can I ask what are the good practice to do this coming new year's eve? What particular fruits for display would be in favor and what to avoid? Can we do general cleaning on the day of new year's eve (tomorrow), or is it wiser to schedule it today? Thank you so much and have a happy new year ahead...

About the Jars being a hiding place for spirits is prevalent belief in where I live as well as those hiding inside bamboo poles. Thanks master Lee for the detailed advice. More power to you and your endeavors.

Thank you Lee Sifu, but as you have said regarding the vases, I am planning to purchase earthen jars that I'll use for storage purpose, sooner as I am looking for reputable potters around. Do they harbor in ghosts or negative forces of some sort?

Dear Lee Sifu, My concern is, August is the ghost month and our home has its main door and windows facing the Northeast direction but we seldom open it except when welcoming guest or bringing in heavy objects like appliances. Any advice in overcoming the strength of the Hungry Ghost month? Thanks and warm regards. Y.L. Lin

Yes Master, I agree with your statements, I know many Fukienese in our place which were much, say, laid back than us of Cantonese descent...as they are more versatile in business. The HSBC Tower designed by I.M. Pei, for me isn't really blending with HK skyline...many people protested its construction...say the architects name and the building itself has ominous overtones. I also hear of mirror and ba-gua wars in HK and Guangdong. I also consider myself obsessed with Feng shui, as in taking it literally and with caution. Thanks Master for the time...looking forward to be enlightened again.

Thanks Master, I had installed cabinet lock where they were kept. It somewhat cause concern regarding isitors might tempt to touch them...My kids are accustomed with the swords. I had encountered before, displays such bladed weapons and canons are as effective as the ba-gua in counter/block sha qi or their sources. How true isthis Sifu? Or it is just a textbook feng shui approach.

Dear master Cecil Lee, Master, I have inherited samurai swords (katana)with their rest standand found them asan artistic pieces suitable for display in living room.. The problem is, their sheaths or coering were missing and they were exposed, when resting in their stand, they were blade-side up. Because I believe in Feng Shui, their display might cause poison arrows, but I want them to be maintainedas an aesthetic and familial historical piece. I made sure the swords on display never pointed towards any door or corner, and instead confined them inside a wood and glass cabinet...Does this made them neutral? Any advice whether to keep them permanently, but I don't want them inside the bedroom. Thanks you and warm regards. Your follower, Lam Ngan Lung.

Thanks Master Cecil. My follow up question is, is leaving them upside down from inside the home (inside the main door)causes a leak in fortune? I have the idea that the Chinese word for 'arrive' and 'upside down' is "Dao," so it is kind of clever pun, the idea of"Luck and Spring has arrived." So Master is this OK, or stilltheir physical symbolism of turning them right-side upis better? Warm regards...

Dear Master Lee, I have placed yellow calligraphy of Cantonese words (Fuk) Fortune and(Cheun) Spring onred, wooden squares. Fortune was hanged frominside themain door and Spring on the backdoor (from the inside). It somehow feels good to know "When leaving (the house) receive blessings, and when coming home receive freshness." Master, my question is, how come they should be hanged upside down and in diamond shaped manner? Any advice or precaution regarding the matter. Your earnestfollower, Lam Ngan Lung