Cecil Lee

Dear Pramila, In fact, one has a higher success, in applying much thought out management principles and process, rather than Feng Shui, here. For example, 6 years ago, there were many people in Singapore, who set up "Taiwanese Bubble Tea" outlets. And, gosh, I received as many as 5 to 6 calls a month; from this people, wanting to "Feng Shui" their shop. I shook my head, and, refused to have anything to do with the FS of such shops. Imagine: 1. Entry barrier Almost anyone with a `limited' capital can start up such a shop. 2. Drinking habbit These drinks contains tons of sugar, and often are very cold. Like the Seven-Eleven Surpee drink. In Singapore, many grown-ups have never got used to drinking even one drink, let alone, will ever continue to buy such drinks. 3. Young Even the young, will grow tired of it. Another fad, came along, three years ago: the opening of Luohan fish store. Here, some of these prorietors ask to Feng Shui, their shop. I flatly turned down. 4. Thus, if the entry level is very low, nearly everyone with the same capital can go into the business. 5. In fact, from a Chinese perspective, the hallmarks of a successful company are: 5.1 "A tradition of excellence" 5.2 "Honesty" - Often, this is the most effective as it leads to mouth to mouth introduction of new clients. Existing clients giving good references are far better than, one blowing one's trumpet. Of course, there are many more major Management theories, such as those from Harvard University USA. Such as theories evoked by Michael Porter. And, many other marketing concepts. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Stan, In my opinion, each animal belongs to a certain set of element. For example, next year has two relationships: 1. Metal Monkey 2. in the Wood Year (2004). Under such circumstances, often, many practitioners will apply the Five elements concept to see how well the "Metal Monkey" fit or not-fit with the Wood year. And as many of are aware, the Five Elements concept is prevalent and the most applied concept, to troubleshoot or explain things (be it a year, a month etc..) But what is most interesting is that some FS practitioners perhaps, want to have "fame" and would try to predict certain events next year. If one analyse their "predictions" closely, many will choose very common issues:- 1. WAR! 2. Earthquake 3. New issue: SARs or some illness For example, many of us are aware that (touch wood) California (LA) has yet to have a earthquake for quite some time, or countries prone to earthquakes like Japan etc... Often, to make sure that their "predictions" come true, perhaps the practitioner will state at least 5 or 6 calamity. So that, at least, a few would become "true". And thus make them "famous". Anyway, look at it this way, many of us, do not care as much as our own surroundings. For example, in Singapore, we are more concerned with making money or earning a living. And `not as concerned' with a tornado or earthquake, the other side of the world. Furthermore, how often, we do see a "road side" astrologer. If they can predict our lives, yet, they are unable to predict a better life for themselves. And end up, doing readings, there and then? Lets all hope, that there are less "terroism". As it seems to be getting really, really out of hand. It is good if these crazy people, jump down and commit suicide. But, to bring others along, is madness:((( Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Deborah, Frankly, Feng Shui is non-religious. Thus, Buddha, or the religion buddism has nothing to do with Feng Shui. Perhaps, you can try do an internet search e.g. using Yahoo.com et... to find out more information about this topic. THE LUCKY CHINESE WARRIORS For the "lucky Chinese warriors" hmm.... these are considered products. And are not purely Feng Shui. Can I ask a few simple questions: Q1. "Do you own a pet dog? Or does your neighbours own dogs? YES/No" Q2. "Is your garden an open area i.e. no fencing/main gate - open area The attached picture will show why sometimes, the "lucky Chinese warriors" may not be SO LUCKY AFTER-ALL..... The saying goes: The "LUCKY CHINESE WARRIORS" are suppose to "PROTECT". BUT THE QUESTION IS ALSO: WHO IS GOING TO "PROTECT" THESE STATUES?" The attached, picture, is based on every day, commonsense. And, often it can be very REAL. No B.S. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. "Every DOG has it's DAY!"

Dear All, Frankly, I have no time yet to translate an article posted to a Chinese Newspaper. Feng Shui can be applied transparently into a home - without one even knowing that the specific home has been "Feng Shui-ed". This letter is from a client of mine... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pao Lee, Please see below:- Yes. In my opinion, it is `eternal' as long as one does not "fly" the home into a new period. Pay more attention to the main door. Where possible, the main door should NOT be moved or re-installed. Else, it will most likely mean, a failed exercise. If you can, try to get the contractor to:- 1. The living room floor tiles up to the main door, should be completed. 2. The main door, should be properly `seated' and not re-adjusted or reinstalled after lunar 2004. Frankly, it looks like an incomplete home. In my opinion, an incomplete home or one that is `not fit' to live in is considered as an uncompleted home. And may be furtile exercise. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Madan, To clarify, My problem is that the Thanks. Cecil

Dear Jen, A home is similar to an artist's canvas painting. It has a shape and form. And it is best to look at a home in it's entirety. Not just whether, there is clear-space "exactly at the centrepoint" or close-by. Equally important are the `air-flow' entry and exit points of a home e.g. the windows, doors etc... And all these should be seen in an entire picture i.e. the production of a layout plan. In my opinion, what you mentioned is like examining just the right side of a vehicle's car. Thus an incomplete picture. I hope you understand: With the incomplete picture given, I have to give you an incomplete answer: Dunno. In the future, if one is describing a person, please post, his/her face, or their entire full photo. Even in olden days, rich Chinese families, and would-be-parents-in-law would look at the features of the potential spouse from feet, ankle, knees, to hips and upwards. Much like - buying "cattle". Apologies if this sounds, kinda crude, but, this is a fact of life, then. But not now:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Robert, For 1st timers, it is best to go for a `pie-chart' 8 wedges method instead of the grid. If the home is rectangular, than the 9 grid, can easier be applied to. Flying star chart can be used to analyse a singular room or an entire home. Since your purpose is to analyse your own home, than, it is suggested that you try to find the `centre' of gravity of your home. And from this centrepoint, align the north-south compass direction to the template. For example, you can review the resources for the Eight House Chart or Template: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm The metholody is quite similar to the Flying star chart. Warmest Regards, Cecil Regards.

Dear Ai Ling, It has to be done after the 2004 Lunar new year. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rolando, Industry Analysis: ================== The object or item: lingerie belongs to the earth element or clothing industry. Company Analysis: ================= Core business: a. For the manufacturer If the core business is to design and launch new lingerie, this can be considered under Wood element. b. In your case, most likely, you are selling lingerie, than the core business is Marketing / Sales. Under this area, it is considered as a fire element. The type of colour or outlet would depend on the type of clientelle that you are considering. If you are selling `niche' market lingerie, targetted to the boutique style, than - it is best to discuss with your Interior decorator, the type of atmosphere, you like to have. This often, goes together with the location selected. If your location is an exclusive branded environment, then often, if it is a high end branded good, then, often, the distributor or manufacturer have some guidlines or some form of branding image to adhere to. But if you are selling many brands and for the common folks than, the typical, $2 shop type of environment should be created. More importantly, if you have not selected a logo and colour scheme, often it should harmonise to the owner or partners. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Laura, Frankly, I have to "scratch" my head, here. Forgive me for this statement. As is this forum has more than 11,000 messages. And, if you make an effort to go to two specialised conferene: Photo Tours of Interests (with pictures0 or Singapore Property or Can or cannot buy I am sure that your message:- Frankly, even messages posted to General conferences such as: Discuss:: Free Advise (General Feng Shui) should give you some "actual cases". I sincerely hope, that the quality of research is not one that one simply, has to be spoon fed. - I sincerely hope not this way. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, On your question of: Yes, you are correct. Double `8' only remain auspicious for the 20 year period. After Period 8, #8 will revert to a pure mountain star. Here, if the mountain star is #8, a mountain can still be activated. But, since the other 8 which is a water star 8, would not be favourable thereafter to activate real water or water. This is unlike Period 7, where, when under Period 7, 7 is very auspicious. And after period 7, #7's turn to `robbery' or violence star. But since #7 is weak metal, many practitioners often recommend water to "drown" both mountain #7 and water #7 - i.e. neutralise it's effect. (Not withstanding one must also look at base star #no.) For example, in a Period 7 (N1 or 0/360 degrees home), the flying star at north is #7 mountain #7 water with #3 base. Given this situation, too much water may further fuel #3 disputes, quarrels. Thus, a not too large water position can be used in conjunction with a plant. Step 1: ======== Here, #7 is weak metal x 2 (double 7) Step 2: ======== Water is introduced to reduce the effects of double 7 (mountain and water) under Period 8. Make sure that 5 elements are utilised in this water positon to create a 5 elements flow i.e. a plant, with lights (turned on for several hours) and preferably, the water postion is not made of glass but rather, have earth e.g. granite or other earth elements in it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, For the double 8's, under Flying Star Feng Shui, it is particularly very auspicious especially in Period 8. Should your home be under Period 8, since the mountain star is #8 while the water star is #8, you should have an external mountain at the left (to activate a mountain) and water features at the right (to activate the water). In my opinion, I personally feel that your new home most likely will be a Period 8 home:- 1. As you had mentioned, it is not fully ready. Although more importantly, the roof-tiles are in place. However, given that the windows are not in, this is "dicey". 2. If you really wish to remain a Period 7, the main door and back door must be installed before Period 7 (at least, we have one less issue to be concerned about when determing whether it is a Period 7 or 8. 3. But, given that you have not moved-in, or unable to move-in during Period 7, it is my opinion, that it is going to be a period 8 house. Some school of thought could perhaps or may suggest that you move in the masterbedroom bed, and even dining table, make sure that the stove is in position. Choose an auspicious date before next Chinese New Year (CNY) to move-in. It may not be practical to stay in for the night but if possible, could try to do so. Or alternatively, place a set of your night clothes on your side and your partner's clothing on the other side. These are just things that can be done to further reduce, or minimize things to do with determining a period 7 or 8 home. Wishing you and your family Lots of Health, Wealth and Happiness! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mr Ng, 1. Based on the information provided. I have run a flying star (xuan kong chart for your home). 2. These are my findings:- 2.1 In addition to what was mentioned earlier, the flying star chart for your home equally shows another `leak' based on the time dimension. 2.2 Under your current home Period 7 flying star chart because you have a mountain star #5 at the front of your home, this is associated with "loss of money and misfortune". 2.3 Based on this current Period 7 chart, it is not advantages to activate any water in your living room or balcony area) as much of the cures relating to this home are not from water - element. 3. For your home, give the confirmation of bad Shapes and Forms with equally bad Flying star, it is no wonder that you are faced with lots of problems. 4. My suggestion is that you Fly your home to a Period 8 chart. As the Flying star chart of your home can take advantage of the Period 8's better chart. And this period 8's chart has a further advantage of a "Pearl-string" formation. 5. Here, you can have a water position at the main entrance location while you can activate a mountain at the front. 6. It is no wonder that, whatever enhancements, whether be it if your previous practitioners if they had applied Flying star - most likely may not be effective. 7. Given this senario, and due to the next period coming in, you can take advantage of Period 8's new time dimension. 8. But the caution here, is that you have to be realistic in that the odds are stacked against you in the current period. But, if your home is : 8.1 effectively flown to Period 8, (after next CNY), you can reduce much of the leak. Given that there many inauspicious sectors within your current home, a mirror placed at a wrong location may bounce back twice the bad luck. In addition, I am not sure what type of advise was given to you. And if they so are they correctly done. If for example, your heaven luck (ba zi) is in the auspicious or very auspicious or very auspicious wealth; Like the car bumper, you can still take a `hit' and survive. But without a bumper, things can be quite bumpy. It is similar to driving a car with Euro-safety rating of 5. Your "car" or "luck" does not have this rating. In fact, currently what stands between you is one driving without a saftey belt on. (Not even considering having a front air bag - nor side air bags). A very thin line. In my opinion, your arowana fish tank can be of use, during CNY 2004 and after - but not at this moment. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tripp, These are some of the major considerations:- 1. First and foremost, one has to consider the Shapes and Forms of a home. 2. For majority of homes, many of the leaks or enhancements can be made to the home. Thus resulting in a "liveable" home or better. 3. Frankly, for some homes, it is best to know whether the home has or (has not) any major leaks. 3.1 , I mentioned, that one major leak is ok. But if there are two or more major leaks, then watch out! 3.2 In addition, if the leaks are "fundamental" or nearly impossible to correct - in practical terms. 3.3 Take the recent case of a home that was consulted by two practitioners. 3.4 This home has 3 "permanent" leaks that cannot be EFFECTIVELY corrected (under Earth Luck). 1st permanent leak: Toilet at the centrepoint and centre of gravity - and when one opens the main door (mouth of the house) the toilet is right `smack' at the location. Given it is an apartment, there is no such thing as, re-plumbing the home. 3.5 2nd permanent leak has to do with the home on (in-fact close to the ground floor). And there is a service road (exit) point i.e. car movement leaking wealth (movement of cars create disturbed metal qi as well as like a water position moving away wealth in this case. 3.6 3rd permanent leak is the masterbedroom toilet, which is again occupying another "major" second "centre-of-gravity" location of "the other part of the home". 4. In addition, ba zi of the occupants are in their inauspicious periods. 5. Frankly, given this senario, the odds are heavily stacked here. 6. The rule-of-thumb in many of such situations is to "cut-losses". Frankly, under the earth luck (it is not like) there can be a miracle cure. Any "cure" suggested with regards to the above 3 x permanent leaks is akin to taking a sugar coated pill. 7. However, when often faced with such situation, if the Heaven luck, and Earth luck are not so good, then, the last recourse - without moving is to increase the human or man luck. this can be quite stressful, given often, finance and quarrels may occur. But this is the most reasonable - stop gap measure. 8. Period 7 or Period 8? For those who are able to understand and utilise Flying Star, should first chart out the Period 7 and Period 8 charts. Here, look at all sectors especially the main door, back room and especially the bedroom areas. Please note that : perhaps, unlike your situation, no choice, your house most likely have to be a Period 8 home, many others who have stayed in their current home, can determine if: Is it worthwhile to keep to Period 7 - perhaps a better chart than Period 8? Or will going to Period 8 be worse-off? 7. Symbollically, there are many various ways, practitioners can suggest for a home to go into period 8 WITHOUT MAJOR HACKING for say a period 7 or earlier home. So, this is not the major issue, here. As mentioned, what is more critical is : Is it better keeping the home a Period 6? Period 7 vs a Period 8 home. This is the fundamental - concern. Since, once we `fly' to Period 8, there is NO SUCH THING AS TURNING back the clock. Once, a home flys to Period 8, it cannot revert back to Period 5, 6, 7 etc.... (While period 9 is quite sometime more! 20 years more .... to be exact..) Warmest Regards, Cecil I will like to know for Does renovating the Hope to hear your

Dear Mandy, Please refer to this resource on how to determine the centrepoint, etc... http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-house1.htm There are many (many) Schools of Feng Shui. And your geomancy master is not wrong. In the past, ancient times, getting the main door is simple since, many of the homes / with court-yard are rectangular in shape and where the main gate facing is, the main door facing is often in the same direction. In ancient times, there is no such thing as so elaborate a building with honeycombs of various `facing' homes. Given this senario, standing at the centrepoint to the main door utilises the concept of "centre-of-gravity" and the flux at the centrepoint of a home in relation to the main door direction. Therefore, there is no right or wrong methods. Since, Feng Shui can be looked at a macro or micro level. In fact, one famous Chinese Feng Shui master once said: " no matter what method, if we correlate our expertise with shapes and forms, often the result will come to the same result". Therefore, some Feng Shui schools `cursed' and said that theirs is always the correct method. Here, if we look at it objectively, "don't curse at others" unless you can prove without a shadow of a doubt that your method is "PREFECT". What is your proof? Given this senario, as I mentioned, there are so many different Feng Shui schools - in the world. Given that there is no past precedence: Where in the world did a old (ancient FS master) ever did FS an apartment be it a condo or a high-rise? Warmest Regards, Cecil I Thank you very Regards Mandy ------- Please use the free tools Warmest

Dear Nhan, Please see below:- For those who are not aware, the sum-of-ten is for example: mountain star #5 and base star #5. Here, these two add up to a sum-of-ten. In such a senario, if properly used, can help to enhance Man Luck (Human and Relationship and Health Luck). Could you 1) Our house is a For the effectiveness in the sum-of-ten, the most effective are: Earth shaped or rectangular shaped home or try to have your home as `rectangular' as possible. In the living / dining area if it is L shaped, try to have it as rectangular e.g. a partition or screen. 2) Our Even with a #8 mountain star at the centre: some school of thought is to have a `mountain' perhaps in the form of a cabinet or storeroom. Here, since the centrepoint is the `flux' location, best to leave it clear space. In fact, the most advantages for a sum-of-ten actually is similar to the Shapes and Forms Feng Shui of making each unit of the room as rectangular as possible and allow clear space at the centre area or the `flux'. Frankly, I have not looked at the association of #8 mountain with the interaction of the base number or water number. Here, these two other numbers has to be looked at in combination with #8. As #8 mountain cannot be looked at in isolation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Please go thru some of the resources here:- House Hunting: Can or Cannot buy? http://www.geomancy.net/products/po-hunting/po-hunting-faq.htm In fact, many times I have been taken advantaged of with regards to the above. For example, in the past, I had to literally `put-down' every other work to help these people. The faster I help analyse each case, it does not seem to be appreciated. What's more, often I hear of "threats" - The agent says, I must confirm OR ELSE.. In fact, there were many cases where some clients (I did for free) literally - gave me the entire development's plans and help them find good choice units. One even asked me could I identify good housing board units in "Choa Chu Kang estate". Wow, nowadays, given the perpertual abuse, I decided not to do it for free, already. "A thankless job":( Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mandy, Based on the facing direction it should be NW. And sitting direction is SE. Please use the free tools which is available in the website for finding the sleeping direction. For the stove, most practitioners often consider the female of the house - and it should preferably face her good direction. (Bearing in mind the flying star chart influence i.e. if a specific sector: some practitioners say is the North or NW, it is best to avoid the true compass directions else it may `burn' auspiciousness.). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mr Ng, I have already privately e-mailed you with my frank comments and several reports for you to understand better your Heaven Luck (which is adding to your woes). Please note that since you are considered a weak metal person, having a fish tank can be a double edged sword - if especially the location for it is wrong - athough, it can still be used for a weak metal person. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Pillars of Destiny has it's limitations: 1. It is a snap-shot of your Heaven Luck or (What is given to us). 2. On a personal level, we can try to wear clothings that harmonize us. 3. More importantly, our Earth Luck (Home) does have a significant weightage on our luck. 4. Pillars of destiny is used to harmonize our ba zi with our home. For example, colour scheme and position of beds, study area. 5. This is why, as far as possible, the three holy trinity of Luck is often used - instead of only 1 trinity (Heaven luck) in isolation. Heaven Luck - what is given (Use this to harmonize with our earth luck) Earth Luck (Feng Shui of a home) Human (Man) Luck - this is free e.g. relationship with family members (bonding etc...) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mr Ng, 1. Yes, you can quickly fax to me or privately e-mail : support@geomancy.net you and your wife's date of birth. 2. In your case, since there are many major leaks, try to fix as many leaks as possible (those that can be fixed). Hopefully, your home is not cluttered with too many "figurines" off-loaded by the various practitioners. 3. If there are `cures' in place especially other water positions or large objects e.g. a crystal cave etc... sometimes, this can make the situation worse-off - if they are placed in the wrong sectors. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Robert, Simply orientate the markings in each L-shaped rectangle to the compass markings e.g. North-North template, South to South - true compass directions. Warmest Regards, Cecil Regards

Dear Wasis, Part I of reply:- Based on your kitchen layout, the most optimal stove position is at locations : Marking A or B. For marking A, the only major issue is that there is a window. Yes, this can be used. But, under commonsense approach to Feng Shui, in case of a fire, plywood is a combustable object and may cause more damage in a real fire. In the above example, Marking B is more practical, since a stove a marking A will cause the window to be closed - no air. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Please see attachment

Dear Anon, Further to what I had mentioned, another consideration can be a fan i.e. with metal / aluminium blades. Perhaps, an aircon can be equated with it. Here, even with the best placements, air circulation or qi movement within a confined space. Personally, I would even consider the humming of the hepta air-cleaners as a form of moving metal. Warmest Regards, Cecil