Cecil Lee

Dear Joan, In my opinion, this is although not the best position, but it is (based on your earlier description) may seem to be a better position. The only thing is that one may perhaps have to get used to it. However, some of us get used to it, but should you feel uncomfortable, then, may have to revert back to the old. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Holly, Welcome to the forum! In the last message, posted, I have mentioned that it is good to have a good grasp of all under-ling Feng Shui concepts by using a three-step approach: 1. What is the purpose of the concept 2. What are it's strengths 3. What are it's weakness. The idea of using Geomancy or meta-physics is based on a Holistic approach involving: Heaven luck, earth luck (Feng Shui) and human luck. In addition, Shapes and Forms as well as Flying Star Feng Shui is equally important. Thus, if the both of you are opposites and given that you are now at a disadvantage, you could explore the application of Shapes and Forms and Flying Star Feng Shui. For ba zi Feng Shui, it has to do with the use of colors and for ba chai or Eight House Feng Shui, you can still apply it e.g. facing direction e.g. for the work area etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Remy, In fact, this is a very common situation. Since each of us belong to either the East or West group. Thus 50-50 percent. Frankly, there are so many messages posted on this subject alone in the forum -- in the past. The key to understanding this concept and other concepts is to use the three-step-approach:- 1. What is the PURPOSE of the concept? 2. What are it's strengths? 3. What are it's weakness? If one is able to understand this concept based on the above three-steps, then, one can fully grasp how to apply it. And when not to apply it. Perhaps, one can use the SEARCH feature in this forum -- and let the fingers do the walking..... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bea, 1. Under this current Flying Star period, in general, the best colour is light shades or beige or cream color. 3. In such a situation, one should be realistic: 3.1 One way of doing is to find the binding colours of two parties first. And then look at all four. If colors does not match or some colors are inauspicious for some, then: 3.2 For the breadwinner and partner, colors can be seleted on the basis of their binding element. For example: If husband is considered a weak wood person and wife is considered a weak water person; then the binding element or color is the water element i.e. blue, black or grey. Since water (blue, black or grey) helps weak water and at the same time also helps weak wood person. 3.3 Thus for the breadwinner and wife, these colors may be considered for the living /dining and their bedrooms -- subject to looking at the colors and elements under the Flying star Feng Shui. 4. For other family members: we can look at color(s) to harmonise their personal bedroom. Thus, given that you have four persons in the home, it is nearly impossible in most situations to find a right color that matches all four of them. However, as a last resort, if one really , really does not know what colors, then play safe by using neutral colors such as white or very light pastel shades of other colors. The morale of the story here is that we live in a realistic world. And to find a perfect color that matches each of us (combined together) is often wishful thinking. This is like the case of one call of received last year. This person (newly wedded couple), wants to hire a Feng Shui practitioner to find a goodapartment for him in theentire Western part of theSingapore.(Little does he know that hiring a FS practitioner just for this could cost abomb!Yet, he does not want to or couldpaythe fee). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Oliv, Actually quite alot of concepts on the stove position comes from the interpretation of the 8 tigrams. For example, the two major concerns of many Traditional Feng Shui practitioners are:- 1. The North-West. The North-West is suppose to be the represented by THE FATHER or HEAVEN. Thus one may come across this often used term " Fire at Heaven's gate". Although you selected NW = H1, many FS practitioners consider it inauspicious to have a stove at NW. Since this is like having a fire at the Heaven's gate. Or letting the father or this is suppose to be the head of the house under fire! Hello. I've read that the front of a stove where the oven door is located should face a favorable direction based on the trigram of a house and should sit in an unfavorable direction. For a Xun house (315 degrees facing NW), there doesn't seem to be any really good directions. F1 = N, F2 = E, F3 = S, F4 = SE, H1 = NW, H2 = W, H3 = SW, H4 = NE. The only ways the stove can be placed (based on the particular floor plan for this Xun house) is sitting NE (H4) facing SW (H3); sitting SW(H3)facing NE (H4); siting NW (H1) facing SE(F4). Which is the most favorable choice? Also, is there any objection to placing a stove in acenter island in a kitchen? Thank you for any help. Oliv

Dear Nhan, In particular, especially for stars like #5 misfortune and sickness or #2 sickness, evidently, it would be a good idea to try to neutralise it. For example, if say the bedroom is that the second storey (floor) and so happens that #5 is in the bedroom; then a Feng Shui cure could be placed in the room. And similarly, it could be placed at the first or ground floor. However, for cures like salt water, it would be better that this location or this cure should be placed in a well ventilated place i.e. close to or at the window area. And not placed at a corner. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ammie, The Jade at 9 Bukit Batok Central Link. Usually, if the MRT track runs parallel to the unit, this is acceptable. However, if the unit directly faces the MRT track, it can be quite noisy during the day (when the MRT is up and running). And usually, from a Feng Shui point of view, can be considered as "noise pollution". Some of us get used to it; others tolerate. But, if given a choice, best to avoid it -- if one can. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bea, Actually, we should also consider the current state or condition of the exterior of the building: Is the building in good repair or is it totally worn out? Often, if the exterior is given a new face-lift or is very well maintained, and also the lift lobby and other walkways -- this is a sign that we May consider it as being in a period other than say built under 1964. If the whole block of the apartment looks really run-down, than, for sure, we can consider it as under 1964. In addition, does your interior condition match the exterior? If the exterior looks reasonably clean and bright, and similarly your apartment has new coat of paint, then, this is a "stepping stone" to it as in a better period. For example, if both interior and exterior looks "bright", we can do certain actions to fly it to a new period -- if the new period is more advantages.. for example, having yang activity and/or celebrations etc... This area of how to fly to period 8, has been discussed in past forum message(s). Please do a search for Period 8. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jesline, In my opinion, there is nothing magical about the bell. Like all other decorative items, it is acceptable to treat the worn out bell as any other dirty decorations, throw it away. Given that this is not an authentic Feng Shui object, but decor, whether one wants to get a replacement or not is entirely up to your own Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned, this attachment, shows how -- often; when the dining room is lower than the living room, it could perhaps suggest that the back of the home could be lower than the frontage of the home. Here, under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is often mentioned that usually the back of the home should be same level or better still higher than the front i.e. the back should be equal to the tortise support. This attachment will give a good understanding of what I mean by this.....

Dear Ray, I would have to say: "it depends". Much of Feng Shui has to do with commonsense approach. For example, if the property is already at a low level, often it is not advantages to have a low lying living room. This is because, if there should be a severe flooding in a location that has frequent floods, it would mean that the entire room will be affected by water. However, in many new condos, which is elevated, having steps going down to the living room is perfectly ok. As you mentioned, 2 steps down. Two steps down is considered OK or auspicious as found under the attachment : methodology for the number of steps. However, in Feng Shui, it is not that favourable if, we have a split level and where the dining room is lower than the living room. Often, it is very (very) common to find the dining room higher than the living room. Again, if we observe carefully, usually, the dining room is further behind the home (closer to the kitchen). A dining room higher than the living room suggests often that the back of the home is higher. Contrast this to having the living room lower. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Please find some pictures on mirrors....

Dear Anon, 1. Number of pieces of mirror Ideally, it is best to have one single piece of mirror. One piece mirror However, in Singapore, for those who live in a high rise, and often at high floors, the contractor, for convenience would simply provide e.g. two pieces of mirrors.The rationale is because, usually the wall is wide, but because of the lift (escalator) can only accomodate smaller piece of mirrors. Two piece mirrors Usually because of the above i.e. for convenience, the contractor would want to "push" for two pieces mirror. In fact, unless one insists, no one wants to cart or bring up pieces of mirror from the stairs. However, two piece mirrors are considered inauspicious. Because, imagine, after installing the two exact pieces, if one stands atthe centre of this joined piece, it looks like a "split" or divorce! One or Three piece mirrors (Acceptable) If possible, try to insist on only one big piece. But if this is truly impossible, then go for three piece mirror. For example the centre piece is biggest and there are two exact 2nd and third piece on each side of this largest piece. Yes, the Cantonese (Chinese dialect group) often favours having a mirror at the dining room area to reflect onto the dining table. To them, it is doubling of abundance of food. However, there are two ways of looking at a mirror:- 1. If possible, avoid it facing a window, as you had mentioned, even before luck comes into the home e.g. thru the windor or opening, it is bounced back out of the home! This is a general way of looking at it. 2. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, a mirror at the wrong location, may inadvertently bounce back twice the bad luck! Mirror facing a staircase Frankly, this has more to do with "commonsense" than Feng Shui. Imagine this: One is in deep thoughts and just coming down the stairs. Suddenly, one sees an image or reflect of what looks another person. The worse case senario is falling down the steps. Usually, the permanent solution is to remove it. But if one does not want to, could consider using opaque film i.e. to be placed on the mirror. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear De Pei, Actually in real life, there is truly no authentic "Feng Shui" music. However, in modern times or recently, there are some who started composing music which they themselves interpret as "Feng Shui music". This can be classified more towards commercialisation works of art. You can view my past resource on the subject of "Feng Shui music" under this link:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-music.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Robyn, Yes, the action to be taken, seems reasonable. So long as the pointed edges does not create a sha qi towards the main door, this is good i.e. cut it or "flatten it". There is no issue if it looks like a "crown" - with spikes above. As this can become a sha qi to neighbouring buildings. For the higher floors, just be careful to avoid it being seen inside the premises. For example, if one works inside the same building, the pointed spikes should not be seen inside the work area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Bea, If one is not too sure or does not apply Feng Shui, the best colours are often pastel shades or neutral white or colours that are white but with a tinge of other (light colours). Often, colours like bold yellow etc... especially where there are sectors with #5 may not be appropriate as this may result in sickness. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Christina, Firstly, Congratulations! To your brother! I will provide the write-up soon. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, I believe, in Singapore and everywhere else, needless to say, usually "better" Feng Shui homes or apartments (especially in choice) locations often common a higher premium than others. Thus, this is why for most condos, units facing "good views" such as the water feature (pool) etc often can command a higher price than say a unit next to, facing the dustbin area etc... Although Feng Shui is a major consideration, often when it comes to resale apartments, the usual "bad comments" are: 1. This is a "west" facing home or apartment - - quite hot 2. Fire station Yes, not so much of Feng Shui, but imagine the "noise" of the sirens ringing or the station activating their siren etc... 3. Temple In particular, best not to have the temple facing one's apartment. Or if one's home or apartment is low level, have the roof of the temple slicing or becoming a sha qi to the apartment. In particular, it is best that one's apartment or home is not in a North-east to South-west alignment with the temple. (NE = devil's gate and SW = devil's back door). Previously, I had written the senario that majority of Singaporeans are a country of salaried workers. And given this senario, and aging population, come 20 to 30 years time, and currently with so many condos, and new condos added, unfortunately with limited CPF, inflation and many are not on pension or government subsidy, there can be a substantial number of Singaporeans -- retiring (but with long life of more than 20 to 30 years). Down grading from a condo is a great possibility. And imagine, if one had invested in a common or "lousy" condo, how to sell it or even if we want to sell, sell at rock bottom prices! Thus, in my opinion, therefore, and not so much on Feng Shui, we should be very prudent on selecting our current dream home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Warmest Regards, Cecil.

Dear Gayle, Would it be possible to provide a simple sketch. Thanks, Cecil

Dear Edmund, To bring "sanity" out of house hunting, it is best under such circumstances to: 1. First, try to find an apartment that has relatively good shapes and forms. Simple Shape and Forms clues include: 1.1 If possible, the view from the balcony is "unobstructed". 1.2 Where are the roads? If possible, the flat should not face the road (noisy) 1.3 Afternoon sun? (West) Are any of the bedrooms directly or partially facing into the West (afternoon sun)? Living room also? 2. Under the Flying Star Theory If one knows how to apply it, especially for a new apartment or one that will have an extensive renovation done; there are some homes that have better Flying Star luck than others unders say Period 8 etc.. 3. Eight House Theory Where possible, try to check where are the death/ disaster sectors. It would be good if these do not land at the main entrance or bedroom. If so, check the layout to see, who can sleep where. For example if the bedroom is your favourable but your partner's "death" sector, she should sleep further away from this sector, while you shield her. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guest, Frankly, in my opinion, there is no best time to sign the contract. Sign it at your convenience. More importantly, for the Chinese, it is more important to be considered about: 1. Ground-breaking date or initial things to do when first opening the door 2. Start of renovations 3. move-in These are considered more important than say the date and time to sign the agreement as these are merely paper transactions. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, you are not alone in this situation. If we look carefully at all high rise buildings, many offices and even "bosses" rooms or individual rooms have their back against such a glass wall. What one can do is to have a back cabinet up to e.g. waist height or around 42 to 43 cm high. Often, we do see such cabinets behind us or our table. In doing so, what is left is the "top-half" windows. While the lower half is covered or taken-up with such low-back cabinets. Therefore, frankly, don't be too concern over this. But check to see if you can place such low -filing back cabinets behind your seat Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong,

Further to what I had mentioned earlier, to-date, I personally feel therefore that the color of a main door is not going to make any major difference. This is why, majority of doors are in wood tones or wood tone colors. What is more important is the external shapes and forms as well as Shapes and forms plus other factors other than simply the door color. This includes the number of steps etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil