Cecil Lee

The altar facing is similar in nature to the stove. Thus, you should instead be standing at A facing X as the direction. As to the NE or SW, best that the altar is not located at the NE or SW sector of the home; where possible.

My sincere apologies; I did open your message; closed it; open it; closed it several times; even the earlier posting.. Is it correct placement, in view of the fact that when some person enters the house, the side portion of aquarium may be visible to him? Frankly, none of the tools are used e.g. plotting the Flying Star etc... and to say whether it isa correct placement or not is like the old cases where one did not even do a "Feng Shui Triage"... sort of thing.... If the answer of point no. 1 is no, then -What if we position the aquarium in a way that person entering the house cannot see the aquarium while entering through the main door by covering the sidewall of aquarium covered with wooden panel. Is that a good solution? If with point no:2 solution the placement is not correct, then suggest where I may keep the aquarium in the living room. Seriously, you may have to use "your feelings" at this point.. or some sort of trial and error Feng Shui. Unfortunately, your questions are any body's guess for now. It is very similar to this kind of stuff.. http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Feng_Shui_Triage

1. Please refer to the attachment. 2. What we are discussing is based purely on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. And the best bed-head direction or which party e.g. Dad and Mum or Mr and Mrs sleeping positions are not discussed as this is an unknown. 3. Based purely on Shapes and Forms and the fact that a queen sized been is nothing like a single-single bed; there are already restrictions (commonsense) of the limited ways to place the bed. 4. Thus the attachment shows the most "natural" way to place the bed-head of queen-sized beds. 5. Marking in blue "A" is always reserved for things like a wardrope. As this area has low air-refresh rate - or often "stale" air area. However, if a fan is turned on in the bedroom or air-con most of the time; then there is no issue with placing the bed at this zone or area. 6. Adults would feel more natural having the bed as in the attachment. 7. I have mentioned, previously in some past forum message; that some children, may even love to sleep with the bed-head sharing the wall in marking "C". 8. Some are concerned that if a TV set is placed at location marked "D"; it may not be good if the bed-head shares this wall. For some, they may fear "radiation" or radio waves from the back panel of the TV sent with the bed especially if the tv was mounted against this same wall.Only some feel this way. Otherwise, majority of the time if we say subsribe toStarHub or Singtel MIO; we are receiving signals from wires or cables. 9. Placement of the air-con in each room. Commonsense dictate that if we were to run the trunking forthe air-con; make sure that it is not run on the same wall as a built in cabinet; else if there is some problems; the entire built in wardrope or cabinet may have to be taken out for this purpose. Air-con should also not blow directly above our head. It should best blow sideways etc... 10. Frankly, there are more; but, my fingers refused to move further.. perhaps; they are on strike?

These are some considerations:- 1. Just imagine humans are not exactly homogeneous! 2. In the past, I mentioned: some of us can sleep like a pig; with mirrors all over our bedroom; but some feel very uncomfortable! 3. One of my main examples was: that in some Feng Shui books; it states that when we sleep; it is said that our spirit wakes up and if there is a mirror; it see's itself in the mirror and goes into shock! 4. I had also mentioned; what happened if the spirit is more extrovert? It likes to see itself in the mirror; to check if the hair is not in a mess. If so, the spirit would want to comb hair before flying off to meet one's friend. 5. Again it is like some of us can eat chilli padi; while some others cannot? This sort of thing. 6. Another detriment is to some people; they may be affected by; "gossips" by friends or even relatives. Just imagine; a relative steps into your bedroom and comment: Hey! your mirror is not auspicious! For some of us; it will affect these people: psychologically. 7. Thus, to many negative comments from friends or relatives; may make the person feel kinda of not so good. Even if nothing is wrong at all! 8. I must make a confession! Since the day, I bought a new home till now; I had hung a western countryside painting that has both trees and water! At my bed-head! So, how? 9. I can't be bothered by it! 10. In theory, water such as a painting of water fall is considered "yang" and not favourable in a "yin" environment. 11. In addition, plants or trees are said to be growing; thus, it is why some geomancers say, don't place a real plant or tree in a bedroom. As growth means Yang! 12. Frankly, do things for yourself or how you personally feel; not because some others tell you that it can or cannot be done! 13. God Bless all of US (other than those in North Korea or some other dictatorship) countries! 14. Here, many of us are in countries where we are "free" to think or do what we want! Why must you be scared of this or that? 15. If you really like an animal painting, go ahead! 16. There are even some fish lovers; I have seen that have a fish tank; yes, a fish tank in their bedroom for many donkey years! 17. The strange thing about human luck or human factors is that if one feels Ok about it; usually it should be OK..

A. We have to understand the Holy Trinity of the (Chinese) Luck system:- 1. Heaven Luck or born with 2. Earth Luck or Feng Shui 3. Human or Man Luck factors. B. Thus, if one looks carefully, Feng Shui is only about Earth Luck and majority ofEarth Luckfactors has been covered under Part I and Part 2 of thismessage thread. C. Rather than place so much hope in FUNG SUAY or SWAY or whatever; the Human or Man Luck factors arein-fact most crucial. D. Thus, the Human factor has a higher weightage than others. Part of Part 1 and Part 2 is about hoping that we can give a conducive environment. But this is not enough! E.Thru conducive environment and giving children opportunites starting from young e.g.the library,educational tours etc... etc...

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Thus, under Compass School; the Eight House concept (East / West Person); this theory is limited; either it can be done or not. It does not offer any other alternatives if you can't face a good sector nor sit in a good sector for studies. Another Compass School Feng Shui is the Flying Star:- Last month, I did a flying star chart and "blessed" under the 81 interpretations; the child's study area happens to coincide with stars that signify: (that sector) is " Good for studies" Thus, it would good if the sector is a good sector rather than bad one. Thus if a child's bedroom has say Mountain #3 Water #3; then it would not be favourable. Therefore, today's Fung Suay or Sway is not so silly as to say oh! "West" is the child's corner! This is KINDERGARTEN type of Feng Shui! Dear Me!

These are some of the considerations:- 1. "West" considered as Children's corner is kinda Kindergarten type of Fung Suay. 2. Frankly, it still boils down to Feng Shui coming under two flavours:- 2.1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui (not Fung Suay) 2.1.1. Concepts such as Yin and Yang - Here, majority of the "richer" folks have a child to a bedroom. - A bedroom should have both Yin and Yang - For example the study table is often closer to the windows 2.1.2. Commonsense Feng Shui - Afternoon sun? or direct sunlight? This will definitely affect how we place the study table and bed. - Even if say a facing direction is suitable to a child's study, but if the child has to study in the afternoon; must take note of the glare from filtered light into the room / study area. It is not wise to study directly facing the sun. - If one has enough bedroom; it is felt that one of the most optimium method is to have his bed and study in the same room. Here, the child can if he choose study at the table and on occasions; lay on the bed to carry on reading ... - At the level where the study table is; open book shelfs are the best; as it would allow ease of placing the semister's books and even toys (no issue). - Each child has his /her own study table. As each child has their own habits and don't need to feel uncomfortable sharing their space where they have placed their pen, ruler etc... 2.1.2. Layout of the room - Often, when we see an empty room; most of us would have already felt or envisage where we could place a bed, wardrope and even study table. - Most of us don't feel comfortable with the bedroom door directly behind us etc... 2.2. Compass School Feng Shui:- 2.2.1 Eight House/ East or West Group person Frankly, Feng Shui under this concept is limited. For example, although it is nice to have a room e.g. bedroom or study in our good sector; sometimes, our bedroom is in another sector - no choice! For example, if this child is a east group; but if the bedroom is within SW, West or NW, what else can be done? Nothing! Again, it is nice if the bedroom is a good sector, but no matter how, if the child were to sit facing his good direction; direct sunlight (assuming, hard to redress this) and other layout considerations that makes it impossible or ridiculous to place the table this way.. what else can we do?

1.In my opinion, the lowest common denominator is the five elements concept. 2. How easy to apply a model or concept. So long as the concepts and method are sound, it is based on how easily it can be properly understood and applied. 3. Ultimately, Shapes and Forms Feng Shui is in my opinion most critical. Feng Shui cannot live without Shapes and Forms, but may survive without Flying Star and it's variant. 4. Thus in my opinion, if the concepts or models are based on Flying star, even the distant cousin nine star key belongs to this school.

Finally; last Sunday morning at around 7am; finally "caught" this "uncle" again maintaining the altar at this coffee-shop in Hougang Green Shopping Centre. I now have a face to the hardworking "uncle"! For sure, he has a unique set of hair! Hmm reminds me of baby children who constantly sleeps on a pillow. That's why, most likely he shares the same traits; he could have rubbed part of his head against pillow; causing the "baldness" at certain areas!

Further to what I had mentioned; 1. House hunting report is just like one module out of the whole Holistic approach to Feng Shui. 2. For example, in accountancy; even accounting softwares have different modules for different needs; and these modules are specialised e.g. Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable;Inventory, Summary Reports: P & L etc...

These are some considerations:- 1. The house hunting report is very specific and focuses only on the breadwinners best directions in-relation to two other factors: ba zi element and the bigger picture of the flying star frontage only and time dimensions: 1984 to 2003, 2004 to 2023 etc. 2. Usually for a west group person; there are naturally better homes or apartments that face other directions. This has been mentioned in the house hunting report(s). 3. The house hunting reportis useful if one is still at the house (apartment) hunting stage: comparing say apartment 1 with 2 or 3 or 4. 4. But if one is close to orat the "terminal stage"; no matter how; for whatever reasons;this tool is considered not as useful anymore. 5. Frankly, there is no perfect home or apartment. Even as a West group; NE sectors have varing intepretations based on different time periods. 5.1. But, it is always much better to get a home that is more suited to the person; and things like "brain or stomach illness" can be redressed especially if holistic approach to Feng Shui such as the Concept of maximizing overall marks in a home is one of the standard consideration. 5.2. Since there is no such thing as a perfect home, Fix-the-leak is also in the order of trying to maximize luck... 5.3. After this "terminal stage" or confirmed getting such aunit; then: if Feng Shui may / could / would be applied then other principles have to be further considered specifically:- * Feng Shui Triage * Fix-the-Leak, First! * Situational Approach(no two homes or apartment are identical) * The Concept of Maximizing Marks

This cover page.. says it all...

Frankly, I am very good at all words. Yawn...... A pic tells a ....

Although the attached layout plans are very common for Singapore government board flats (HDB); When I first received a copy of one of them; at first glance, I thought they were the same! While, they are not exactly the same identical layout plan; as there are slight differences especially the entrance to the kitchen; but, overall, they are very similar in many ways! Can you see the differences? There are some who are concerned with the kitchen entrance visible to the main entrance door of the Bukit Panjang unit. By the way; both blocks/units TOP at thes ame time: one is in Bukit Panjang and the other at Ang Mo Kio.

1. I am unable to open the sketch. 2. For detailed problems nor what one should pay attention to is beyond this forum.

In general, seems ok.

Buy it because the smile of the Laughin buddha either makes one feel happy or helps in the comfort zone. Next, treat it like any other decorative piece one brings into the home. Yeap, this is a commercial item. Frankly, so long as it has a smile; stands upright, leans sideways, do yoga upside down etc... hey! Buy what you like. This is a free announcement: When the BUYING STOPS; the SELLING CAN!

1. Frankly, take this as "hear-say information. 2. Such Feng Shui concepts should be renegated into the trash-bin. 3. In essence; this type of Feng Shui is akin to Kindergarten type of Fung Sway. 4. If an overseas Chinese was forced to migrate from Communist China; came to the shores of Singapore in 1930's.. may be fully impressed by this statement. 5. Today, not anymore.. but rather "be prepared to be laughed at". P.S. My toes are partially laughing... still doing so... until now....

1. Frankly, there is no one model that fits All senarios. 2. In my opinion, both may have it's merits and demerits: as no two cases are identical; 3. Contrary to popular belief, many of the past great Feng Shui masters did not learn from a senior or if so, few got the privillege to do so. Thus, even in the past, this is how they do it:- How did all the Great Feng Shui Masters of the Past Learn & Practise their Feng Shui?4.One advantage of the mountain and water star is that it comes out with the#81 combinations and many other considerations. 5. Frankly, I have not looked at the book that you are referring to; but the water and time is already being practised; just that it may not be in that "flowerly language". 6. For example, under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; majority of the time; even if the frontage may have the mountain star #8; no matter how, due to the Shapes and Forms concept; of "bright-hall" or clear space; distinctively the "water" stars are thus more important in this instance. 7. Even if we don't activate the water star, a bright area in-front of a premise is much better than a "mountain". 8. Commonsense says that between placing a water feature vs placing a rocky formation e.g. Guilin blocks of stone.. count how many buildings prefer rocks or water? 9. Thus, cow-sense says that most likely for every 10,000 water position placed... perhaps we may occasionally find a mountain activated. 10. Thus, water = flat space or bright hall is preferred. 11. If we were to choose the 20 Year Flying star vs timely stars, of course, on paper; timely stars are SUPPOSE to be better PROVIDED one is that FREE to activate it... that sort of thing. 12. There is therefore no right or wrong or this method is superior than that one. Again IT DEPENDS! 13. For a lay person, the more complicated the concept; the harder to follow and the higher chance of getting it wrong! The saying goes "ONE bird is better TWO in the BUSH" sort of thing.

Are you referring to the "Later Heaven Sequence Bagua? Where you said "After-Heaven"? Please check this link:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-pakua.htm Traditionally, "The First Heaven Sequence Mirror" should be used and not the "Later Heaven Sequence Mirror." In majority of all the Asian countries; so far, I have yet to come across a commercial "Later Heaven Sequence Mirror". Not sure about America or European, thou. Maybe some diabolically twisted soul would make a "Later Heaven Sequence Mirror" for sale. Yes, all mirrors should FACE-OUTwards. Thus, if possible it should be hung outside and hardly if any for someone to hang it indoors even thu it is facing outwards.... But as a Last Resort, if really can't then no choice liao.... Note: The term Pakua and Bagua are the same. Where Pakua is a Chinese dialect (Hokkien) way of pronouncing the politcally correct: Mandarin pin yin spelling of "Bagua".

These are some of the considerations: 1. Afternoon Sun In fact, usually if we were to look at a development few units or stacks were left; majority of these unsold units/stacks are affected by direct afternoon sunlight. Therefore, this is always one of the key criterias when selecting a home or apartment. In terms of Feng Shui; this is true and too much exposure also to afternoon sun (sun-light ... to .. heat soaking into the walls / coming into windows and even "sun-burn" ) are concerns. 2. Sha Qi or Poison Arrows In a development like this, where there so many different blocks and stacks facing different directions; there may be a likelyhood that a sharp corner of another neigbhouring block or stack COULD/ MAY be aimed towards one's dream apartment. Thus, it is best to TRY to avoid buying such a unit. Of course, it is not built yet so how? If possible try to study the neigbouring block and your "dream unit" and if there are more detailed block map, try to figure out as much as possible; whether or could the corner be sharp or aimed at a specific room of the unit one may be wanting to purchase. Of course, if later on it turns out that way, there is indeed a sharp corner aimed at the unit "window".. then.. 3. Such a development have various units/stacks facing many directions.. thus, check mainly the main breadwinner's best directions: East or West Group. 4. Also, the period we are in. Since we are now under Period 8; better apartments are often the SW / NE facing. South etc.. 5. Units facing main roads are often noisy. So is low units close to the dusbin area (smelly). Where is the power station; How does cars use the service road in and out of the basement carpark .. will affect low floor units facing this service road area... 6. Any external threats (if any) from neigbouring blocks etc.. etc...

These are further considerations: 1. Yes, in the long term, termites may be a concern. 2. For new developments; most (I say) most suppose to be responsible developers or their main contractor should have place those termite "canisters" into the soil. Usually, these are slow release ones and often can deter termites upto say 2 to 3 years (less those termities that may fly in or brought in by the subsidary proprietors. 3. As per the canal or pond etc.. either you have get professional services such as "Can or Cannot buy" or DIY for that matter....

Yes, you can but I wanted to open the window(s) to allow the high toilet moisture to evaporate away thru the windows. CAN I?

Go to all the newly opened shopping centres and we can see lots of impratical ways; architects work:- 1. When the Ang Mo Kio Hub opened several years ago; the way, vehicles move-in and out caused several unwanted accidents because of poor design. However, a redesign of the movement today, has solved the problem. 2. Many complaint about the NEX, Shopping hub. Yeap, drove there, went to the 90 degree turns; upto level 4 and I gave up, drove away.. 3. It is good that they are now re-engineering the Causeway point carpark. Previously a true bottle-neck: cars coming into the mall jostle with cars coming out jostle with the regular pedestrians trying to cross towards the Woodlands Civic Centre. 4. In 2012; when The Centris condo TOP (Boon Lay); one can literally look into all the toilets: take a look at the photo: the bath-tub; the toilet bowl (WC) and basic are in full view... from the common corridor.. Furthermore, if one were to open the windows; I am sure, the toilets are in full view of neigbhour's unit. 5. Of course, many would drape the windows with blinds or screens... but what if, one could still see-thru the CLEAR glass? Neighbours and visitors get a free show? 6. The Quartz at Compassvale; share the same concerns.. Just walk along the open areas and.... 7. Oh why use glass? During the construction of these buildings; Malaysia imposed a restriction on the sale of sand to Singapore.. thus, perhaps, it is more costly to build bricks and mortar homes vs all glass; I guess....