Cecil Lee

Dear Sean, 1. It is highly unlikely that your apartment falls under Period 7. 2. This is because your unit itself; does not have the necessary fittings to `qualify' as a built under Period 7 home. For the following major reasons:- On the interior of your home ============================ 2.1 Most likely, the entire flooring e.g. floor tiles has not been laid. 2.2 Most certainly; the main door has been fixed to the apartment. Since these two activities have not been completed; it is quite `clear-cut' that if you are to apply the Flying Star Feng Shui; you should apply Period 8 to your new home. Important: Has the roof/roof tile being completed? ================================================== 3. In addition, the most important consideration is also the roof of your building. As you had mentioned, each block is still under construction. And thus, the roof (roof and roof tile - has yet to be completed). Para 3 - is the clearest indication that your new apartment block should (definitely) be considered as a Period 8 apartment. Warmest Regards, Cecil Or shall we take Eg. I can see my Thanks. Regards, Sean

Dear Anon, Attached, please find a graphical illustration of your proposed layout plan (partial). The major concern would be the flow of qi from the bedroom areas (please refer to marking 1 to 2 and vice-versa). In my opinion, it is not so much of the attached bathroom, but instead: 1. the long narrow corridor leading directly towards the master bedroom main door. 2. In terms of qi flux between the living/dining (if it is one single storey apartment) - it is not favourable with a narrow corridor (interspaced - with so many toilet(s)) Warmest Regards, Cecil We are about I would Thanks

Dear Anon, This has more to do with "Man or Human" luck, than Feng Shui. Do what you personally feel nice about `decorating' the "lucky" corner. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, activating luck is based on finding the "lucky" number for the period and see if one can activate luck at that sector. For example, under Period 7, a house built under Period 7 can have it's luck activated with water at the water star location #7. While mountain star #7 can be activated for relationship luck. I believe, sellers of products claiming to be of Feng Shui will sell one anything that sounds - romantic or for wealth. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Thank you for the sketch. 2. After going thru it, the attached toilet to the master bedroom seems to be acceptable i.e. the toilet door location. 3. The rationale, why, it is considered by practitioners to be unfavourable to have an attached toilet, has to do with the toilet qi. It is felt that the toilet qi should quickly be flushed away. 4. But as mentioned by you, given that the toilet bowl is not facing the toilet door, there is frankly no issue. Even if the toilet bowl does face the door, it is said that how dirty can one's toilet be. A little `dirt' especially from the flushing of the toilet bowl in one's home is acceptable. Many of us have used a public toilet and some are much dirtier. And a little of germs is acceptabl. 5. More importantly, the air-con condenser fan should not besited above the toilet door. This is because, as cold air falls to the ground, some of it may enter the toilet (even if the toilet door is closed) and this forces some pressure i.e. making the toilet region (high pressure), thus `forcing' air from the toiletto come into the room. 6. No the poison arrow you had mentioned at the corridor is a non issue since it is part of the wall extension of bedroom 3. Warmest Regards, Cecil We are about I would Thanks

Dear Michael, In Mandarin; gift of a clock (phonetic - sounds like) "sending one to a funeral ". Thus, many Chinese never accept a clock as a gift. As since you are not a Chinese, the main excuse is that you do not use the Chinese mandarin language and thus, is ignorant of this. I believe, this has to do more with "culture" and "culture shock" than Feng Shui. Since, one culture's practise does not necessarily mean anything bad to another culture. Thus in the west; a clock or "sounds like" does not resemble anything inauspicious - I personally feel that it should not be a major issue for another culture. Be it a western culture. For example, in some Chinese dialect group, it is a custom to make "sounds" while drinking soup e.g. from a spoon. But, in other cultures, this can be considered pretty rude. For the Chinese, if a guest (for a dinner) eats to the "last drop" or empties the dish, the host may consider that he had not provided enough to the guest. And would immediately order more food. Therefore, it is more practical to take it as "culture shock". Since, it may not need to be applied to all other race. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Often, replacing the roof tile (some) and cleaning the roof with change of the main door, should do it. Locally, in Singapore, we have a common term: "To be Kiasee"or literally translated from Hokkien term: " scared to die" and this means, it is no harm doing all three to make sure that it is nearly "full-proof" (fool-proof*) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dinesh, Thank you for your photos. 1. Please see attachment 2. Given the situation, you should place a wind chime at location marked A. 3. And see if you can remove the shelving under marking B. 4. Area of wealth A scientific method is to apply Flying Star Feng Shui to activate wealth luck and relationship luck. For example, under Period 7 house, one can activate #7 water star (with water) - if the location is possible to improve on wealth. Under Period 7 also, #7 mountain star location can also be activated for relationship luck. And also try to balance all the Flying star areas. Warmest Regards, Cecil 1. Poison If a person (Owner / If Owner sit 2. AREA FOR WEALTH 3. Deciding for a MY DOB If we decide that I am a If you need This is a Your reply of this mail Warm

Dear Jonathan, Under the 4 good/4 bad directions concept, there is a notion that one belongs to the `east' or `west' house. But, frankly, it does not sound logical to look at region to work in. What happens if we truly take the globe. And that a person truly belongs to the `east' house? In this situation, since US is West, what happens if (a crazy practitioner of FS) recommends instead -- forgoing the US entirely (West) and ask one to go to the East? Perhaps, Far East - - like, here in Singapore. The only advantage of using this concept is to see which direction one can work (in a given room). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tiffani, Thank you for the sketch. 1. I have sketched the compass direction of your home in the attachment, below. I believe, based on the layout plan, the bathroom should be directly above the kitchen. This is not too bad, so long as the stove does not sit directly under the toilet bowl or toilet sewerage pipes. And try not to have a coffee table in the kitchen directly below it. 3. Check for any wealth leak from marking C to D as shown in the attachment. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks Tiffani On

Dear Anon, Frankly, this may not be a good idea. Real water in the room, in my opinion, may harbour germs. Plus you had also mentioned dampness in the bedroom. Especially since, this water is not cleaned at all. In my opinion, I do not see a problem with a TV set in the bedroom: 1. Many of us read too many Feng Shui books `warning' us about having a tv set in the bedroom. The chief reason is: that the screen `acts' like a mirror. 2. But I have often mentioned that, this is not an issue for many people. 3. There are many people who have shifted home, or placed a tv set in their bedroom. And, do we ever hear of "Mr A moved to a new home. Placed a tv set in this bedroom. He died soon after? " 4. I do not believe anyone has died this way? More likely a couch potato may be lying on the sofa chair in the living room and perhaps died there than in the bedroom. 5. Some of the new tv sets have lcd screen or plasma screen. And one could hardly see our pearly teeth - if at all. (Even if one's teeth is not too white -- yellow) one cannot hardly see it also. 6. We are on this earth for such a short time, so why torture ourself, just because a "book" says so? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Teck Choon, Since your home will be completed in March 2004, it should be considered as a Period 8 house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Arthur, 1. In general, a Metal Rat (born say in 1960) is already 43 years old. And a Fire Horse is often 1 year younger. 2. Many years ago, the most common thing is for us to read either Chinese astrology or Western zodiac signs. 3. Many of these readings may create "auto-suggestion". What we read, we may (concious or unconciously) act out the profile. Worse still, the idea of a "self-fulfilling prohercy" 4. Contrary to what one may thing, one has to look at the destructive cycle of the five elements:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm In fact, the destructive cycle is about wealth production. 5. For example: Wood gets nurishment from the Earth and Fire produces Metal (Gold) 6. Although, Ba Zi can be futher fine-tuned, what you had mentioned i.e. You are a "Metal" person, while your wife is a "Fire" person based merely on Year of birth. (Ba Zi can further be fine tuned into looking further into the Year, Month, Day and Hour of birth to come up further with the fine-tuned elements. 7. Given this senario, in general basing on the Year of birth, one can say that "Your wife's wealth is associated with Metal element. 8. So, in a way, you can be "proud" to say that (hopefully), you have played a part in becoming the Minister without Portfolio while your wife (HAD) became your Minister of Finance. If this is true, than, one can truly say that "You are your wife's wealth:)". 9. Erh.. please don't let her see this message, else, she might just come after me:) Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Riccia, Please see below:- No you do not need to change the enitre roof. Yes, remove (not one) but a few pieces - during daylight hours to let light into the home. And as a precaution, or safeguard, do some cleaning of the roof tiles. This one on gardening is "suspect". The main door is the mouth of the home and this is OK. Another method is to have "activity" e.g. a party or function. Overall, all these influence, often does not take effect immediately i.e. the new influence kicks in often after 6 to 9 months, later. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rachel, Frankly, there is not much material (if any) with regards to moles on the foot. The only "interesting" ones are those where the moles form a formation, similar to those of the stella constelation. But very (very) rare. And, perhaps, found only in story lines in some Chinese shows. From a commonsense approach, if your mole is flat (and not protruding), then, there is relatively no harm. But if it becomes thick and hard, then, it is best to be removed as it could affect the sole (which bears) the weight of our body. From a symbolic point of view, if one has a mole on one's feet (foot) it is symbolic of carrying a burden with us. For example, some Chinese feel that if they have a mole on the back of their body, it could symbolise carrying a burden. If in doubt, do check with your family physician, instead. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emily, Further to what I had mentioned: For your mum's room (as a precaution) try to avoid: 1. Earth colours e.g. yellow, cream or beige (In general, East sector has bad earth often #2 or #5 or a combination of them). 2. Fire (pink, red or purple). (The fire element should best be avoided as under the Productive cycle - fire element further helps or fuel bad earth - inflamming it). Especially for the bedsheet or walls or curtain(s) Please note that is not a standard for East sector, but in general, many of the period 7 , East sectors have (often) #2 or #5. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elle, Apologies, I had accidentally saved in under the Paint Shop Pro extension. (As Paint Shop has been my favourite line art/draw program - since I first started using a PC as far back as in the early 1980's.) I have attached another file saved under the .gif format. (Below) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Emily, 1. I am very glad to hear that you are very thoughtful and considerate during this time for all of you:)) 2. Yes, it is worth getting a set of 6 coins (tied with red string) to be placed/hung above your mum's bed. 3. In fact, I personally feel that at this moment, it is good if either one of you sleep or rotate sleeping with your mum. (This is only my suggestion.) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Honestly, the information provided is inadequate to come to any positive comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Xin Xin, 1. The two traditional and thus considered authentic schools of Feng Shui originated from China: Shapes and Forms and Compass School. 2. As Chinese culture and beliefs has spread to many cultures, Tibet is very close to, and now part of China. 3. The Black Hat (BTB) Sect or often called the Black Hat Tantric Sect - has a major part to play with the marketing of Tibetan stuff especially, the mystic of the Tibetan bells etc... 4. To many Tradtional Feng Shui Schools, this is not an authentic school. But many of the authentic schools have considered BTB as a marketing ploy. With its strong association of fixed template FS and various products etc.... 5. Perhaps, since Tibet is often considered inaccessible, due to its physical location and mystic, in my opinion, it could be one of the ways to make the BTB mystic and estoric. Often this appeals more (in my opinon) to our inner greed. 6. In general, one should classify the BTB type of FS more towards enhancing "Human / Man Luck " than truly Feng Shui. 7. In the 1980's unfortunately, many westerners, had very little knowlege of tradtional Feng Shui, given the limited number of resources in (English) than. But, many of these westerners are highly educated. Today, I believe that many of the highly educated BTB pratitioners have (AT LEAST) adopted many of the Shapes and Forms concept. Thus, I would say that they are now part Earth-luck practitioners, than a decade ago of just merely (Make us feel nice - with Human Luck FS). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Amy, If you do not do any major renovations, your home will be considered to have a Period 6 birth-chart. Under Period 6, the number 6 is always considered an auspicious number. Even after Period 6, say even a house with double 6's (mountain and water star) is also acceptable - auspicious numbers. Given that the Number 6 is always an auspicious number, even under Period 1 to 9. But however, the number 7 is different. Under Period 7, any number = 7 is very auspicious. But after Period 7, this number turns to it's own bad number i.e. 7 = robbery or theft star. Therefore, a house with in Period 7 i.e. has a double 7's (very auspicious during Period 7) will "turn against" it i.e. 7's will turn into x2 = robbery, theft star. As mentioned, under the previous message, if you only want to enhance your home, and very new to Flying Star or Eight House, you could perhaps, opt for "expert help - we do it for you". Other than, if you want to learn more or take up a course on Flying Star etc... this is another option, which you may perhaps like to consider, this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Amy, 1. Perhaps, you may like to consider the expert help option (We do it for you). 2. Each of us have our own birth-chart. And the distinction between Eight House and Flying Star Feng Shui is similar. 3. Both takes into consideration the "birth-chart" of a home. 4. As mentioned above, each of us have our birth-chart. Same goes for a home. 5. Given this understanding, we need to balance the elements in a home's "birth-chart". And the Flying Star Chart actually analyses the "birth-chart" of a home. 6. Therefore, even if one is a metal element or other element, we MUST first balance the birth-chart of our home. One way is based on the advice provided in a Flying Star report. 7. The Eight House has to do more with: 7.1 How suitable are we to the home 7.2 Which are the best room(s) for us. Even if the bedroom is bad for us, there is nothing we can do, less of a miracle cure to make the room suitable - less we want to move house. 7.3 The Eight House is also about (TRYING) to see if we can sleep in good directions, or facing. Other than this, the eight house is limited in scope. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Amy, In general: 1. Colours are important in Feng Shui. Thus, do check the type of colour(s) used. 2. White - represents metal element. And if the room is in white colour, it already has one component which is metal. 3. Colours like cream or beige or yellow belongs to the earth element. And rooms that are painted in these colours and if there are #2 (bad sickness earth) and #5 (bad earth - misfortune/sickness). If the room has been painted this colour or other colours in the room e.g. curtains used cream or yellow, then, metal should be used, here. 4. Where possible for neutralising #5 - constant metal is needed. Cures for this would range from: 4.1. 6 rod metal wind chime, hung outside. If not possible, things like a pendulum clock inside this location of the home. 4.2. Or if the above are not possible: a jar containing salt water with 6 coins are placed at a ventilated location (e.g. window area). 4.3. If a location has a combination of #5 with #2, then one can also hang a set of six coins in addition with (para 4.1 to 4.2) Feel free to email at: support@geomancy.net with: 1. a description of the location 2. the flying star numbers encountered at this location e.g. #2 (mountain or on the left-hand side) with #4 (base star) and #5 (right-side star - water star) 3. the type of cure suggested by our report. 4. Optional : sketched layout plan of that direction/location. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elle, 1. The good news! There is no major threat from Huamin Primary School. Fortunately, because of this school, the `flame' thrower-head of North View School (please see the attachment: poorqiflow.gif - RED marking "A".) has been blocked. It is good that Huamin Primary School should continously be around. 2. The not so good news:- 2.1 The External Environment Analysis 2.1.1 Please refer to the file attachment: anaxe.gif 2.1.2 I have drawn a profile (in red) of what looks like the head or blade of an axe hitting block 349 and 350. 2.1.3 There is a minor threat or sha qi (the service road) in purple marking coming towards block 349. I find this is not a major issue if one lives at 3rd or 4th floor and not directly facing this `threat'. 2.1.4 The three circles that I had outlined, shows that block 349 and 350 does not have good overall qi flow within it. And units especially at the corner are often entrapped. Much like the one marked in the `red' star. Warmest Regards, Cecil Source and Credit of the maps: http://www.streetdirectory.com (Reproduced with credit to the source - for education purpose only).

Dear Emily, 1. Ashes of loved ones. Frankly, since this is only temporary, personally, I feel that there is no harm for the urn to be placed in the home. Ideally, it should be placed in the living room area. But, since it is only temporary, and even if there is a delay, it is OK to let your sis have her way. And it is good to light it up. Since your mum has no issue with this, and since it has already been placed there for some-time, there is no necessity to move it - Since it is your father's ashes. No issue. 2. Often, once it is time to relocate your dad to his new home, please follow the instructions of the temple / final resting place location, to "call" him to his new home. Often, a simple ritual is to place his urn into his "new home". And afterwards, all family members will "recite or call" to your dad, his new home address within the site. As this is a trying time for all your family, try not to `create' more stress than necessary, since both your mum and sis are ok to it. 2. East For a home built or renovated under Period 7, East is often, a location attached to sickness. And there is a higher probabilty for health related issues in this "east" room. Wishing you all the very best! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I mentioned, the "clapsed hand" or "closed hand" of the two blocks symbolised "closed opportunites". Please see attached illustration.