Cecil Lee

The temple has two ponds: One at the frontage of the temple. Please see photos, below of the front pond:-

More Zodiac animal figurines...

This bridge is called the dragon bridge as it has a pair of dragons guarding the entrance to the temple.

If one kneels down on the red mat, the mouth of the dragon would spout water...

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These are some of the considerations: 1. It also depends on culture and race. 2. For example, the traditional Chinese family, will never place an urn of a beloved dead family member in our home. The most we do is in it's place an ancestor tablet. 3. Of course, must discount some modern Chinese animal lovers who may keep their family pet's urn. Otherwise, we simply don't place an urn of dead family member(s) in our home. 4. Perhaps, you could follow some of the commonsense and practices: 4.1. We avoid placing the altar sharing the same wall as the toilet. 4.2. Often the best place for an altar is where it sits "peacefully" overlooking a window etc... Here, the Chinese term is "sitting on mountain (solid wall) facing water (an open view). 4.3. For the Indians or Hindus, often they have a room e.g. such as a modified store room to house all their gods. 4.4. Best that the urn do not face a kitchen or a bedroom of sorts. 4.5. There are many more considerations such as even the height, depth and width of the "altar table". 5. More importantly, go with your heart, usually instinctively most of us would have a good feel where to place the urns. 6. Lastly, cremation (turning to ashes) is considered a neutral thing. Thus, this is why, some simply scatter the ashes into the sea.

Further to what I had mentioned earlier, Car Crashes And Insurance Study:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=25002&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em Another link:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=25126&new=), If you do a search, you should find more links.

1. Please do a search at the top left frame of this forum for "red car" etc... 2. In the past, I had posted several write-ups that mentioned that insurance companies (societies) had statistics to show that red car was prone to more accidents than other colours. 3. In recent years, other studies had also shown that especially for countries may from time to time have poor visibility: e.g. fog; the other accident prone colour was "grey" colour. For example, grey colour may be less visible in the dark (as it matches the road) etc... 4. Nowadays especially for cars that are red, a third brake light is a must and most of the lights are brighter as compared to say a car manufactured in the 1960's, 1970's where the brake lights/lights cover may not be that clear. 5. Thus, without more detailed studies; can't really tell whether your accidents were coincidental or as a result of what you had mentioned.

These are some of the considerations: 1. How accurate the "Follow the leader" depends on the person who prepare your ba zi chart and how well the person has analysed the information. 2. As unfortunately, even today, I strongly believe that 6 out of 10 geomancers may get your ba zi analyised wrongly. 3. Caveat emptor whenever a person consults a geomancer who sells products. 4. Here, many such unscrupulous geomancer would try to push their commercial products in the name of Feng Shui. 4. As these geomancers knows that he/she can make a huge profit margin in addition to the fees charged for consultation. Or they may bait their clients by having very low consultation fees but male huge profit margins. 5. Thus, even today, 8 out of 10 geomancy sites make it their aim to sell modern commercial products in the name of "Feng Shui". 6. And many people have discovered to their horror of "you must place this painting on this wall". Why do I buy this painting. The geomancer would say : come to my shop to buy it sort of thing. 7. From what you wrote; looks like even if you could not affort the more expensive stone; your still co-erced into buying a ruby. 8. Car colour = red .... will be continued in the next reply.

Further to what I had mentioned, the yellow area could bea protusion.

In my opinion, it is better to activate a water position at the frontage of the apartment; Since there is already a large body of moving water in your apartment; actually, whether water flowing left to right or right to left have a bearing to the apartment. Plus whether it is flowing parallel to the home (apartment block) or "slicing" it also matters. If the water flow is correct, (this needs some investigation) then an additional water feature at your water #1 star location may not be necessary. Thus it depends. activating a water feature at the central palace depends also. As sometimes a water position at the central palace is akin to the iching concept of water = difficulty. And sometimes a water postion at the central palace is trapped or causes "difficulty".

In my opinion, from the rough sketch, sometimes what may seem to look like a missing corner (s) may instead be a protusion. I may be wrong, as this sketch does not show the interior layous especially of the ground floor. But , if one look closely at the 2nd storey layout plan, to me, this may be the actual profile to be used for both the ground level and 2nd storey. If so, then that small squarish protusion at the ground level could instead be a protusion.

In my opinion, if your office is on the 17th storey, the external building (and it's spine) and the mrt tracks are not considered a poison arrow or a sha qi. In fact, if there is really a threat, it could be the lamp post as shown in the attachment - especially for lower floors. Since you are at 17th storey, it is impossible for this lamp post to be a poison arrow. Concentrate on improving the Feng Shui of the interior of the office, instead.

In my opinion, these are some of the considerations: 1. Currently at this stage, it is anyone's guess whether it is good or bad. 2. As Feng Shui has it's tools to analyse such things. 3. Thus your statement is currently a question-mark. 4.You may choose to do nothing; and there are no major issues; if it ain't broken don't fix it.

Frankly, as Rome was not built in a day; D.I.Y. (do it yourself)Feng Shui is equally no one-night stand type of thing. If Feng Shui or fung sway is so easy.. then it would not be fung seoway already. If you are up to studying or understanding Feng Shui, you really need to... spent lots of effort learning it... Cheers!

1. In my opinion, although not common; but have come across such a situation. 2. There were also geomancers that ask their clients to literally place the bed-head against a fullwindow as they were applying Eight House Feng Shui. 2.1. What you mentioned has more to do with pschology then anything else. Some people may feel uneasy or feel unsecure as they may feel that someone may be peeping into their bedroom - even when the entire windows are opaque. 3. Froma Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, your bed-head is still against a solid wall - good or OK. 4. Furthermore; in a sense; more light can pass thru that specific bedroom. If it is not direct sunlight; e.g. light filtering in is good.

These are some considerations:- 1. In my opinion, your question is like ebony and ivory: 20 year or annual (full stop). 2. There are a-lot of considerations even if one wants to say which is more powerful. 3. As mentioned under Para 2, there are indeed ALOT of other considerations. Thus for annual or annual cures, it depends on individual homes and the result may not be similar for every Tom, Dick or Harry. Other factors include: Heaven luck, man or human luck factors, philantrophy, education da da da .de de de da da... 3.1. In theory, of course, based on the most timely stars, logically, an academic would claim that annual is "more powerful". Even so, this is considered short term as it is 1 year or LESS. After that KAPUT! 4. Location, location and location. There are many people who have not even heard of such thing as Flying stars or even the annual stars. Yet, they have good Feng Shui. 5. Geomancers if we continously tout annual stars are "more powerful" would be filthy rich! 5.1. Just imagine, every year, I have 500 more clients. And just 10 percent take up my annual service; on top of existing clients... 5.2. In my opinion, for every new 1,000 clients; only 15 or less may consider an annual review. So "how powerful is the annual assessment if few take up such a service". They may DIY, but very few would do it religiously year after year. 6. Go check how a geomancer uses the 20 year flying star to balance a home. 7. Like I mentioned, results of say using the annual star may not be the same for everyone. One simple example is: some homes have excellent Flying stars while others have what we call many sectors scattered with bad stars all over. 8. In conclusion: IT DEPENDS!

These are some of the considerations: 1. Besides the stove directly facing the kitchen entrance; does it face e.g. the main entrance door or a bedroom door? (It is also inauspicious if it faces an altar) 2. If the stove faces the kitchen entrance ONLY; and for practical reasons, one cannot relocate the stove; then; at least this is not as bad as above Para 1. 3. Thus, what could be worse especially with Para 1. 4. Frankly, for practical reasons, most of us don't always open and close the kitchen door on a daily basis. 5. Furthermore, in a proper Feng Shui audit, the ba zi of the female of the house is looked at in relation to the position of the stove. And sometimes relocating the stove could inadvertently place it at an inauspicious location/direction.

Ask any billionaires and many still live in the same home where they prospered. Unfortunately, many call themselves millionaires but literally, all their money is borrowed from the bank and many even have their homes mortgaged. Billionaires don't change their desk positions seasonally. So, do you want to follow the filthy rich or the DOGS?

These are some of the considerations:- 1. Even for highly successful companies; how often in reality the boss changes his/her seating positing within their room? 2. You see, contrary to (some) hazy belief; if the boss does not change their seating positing or have you seen a boss table on a rotating floor? Yes or No? 3. Next year, instead of you the individual; the sector to be-careful off is the East direction. As this happens to be the location of Tai Sui (Grand Duke) and coincidentally the Five Yellow (misfortune cum sickness) sector. For many so long as one does: "Touch" or "Disturb" that sector is good enough. 4. In the army we have the top brass (Officers) and the grass (ordinary solidiers). And frankly, there is no widespread top brass level people moving their tables and chairs, yearly. 5. Nowadays, I just shake my head... people never did this in the past, and "you" come along and set a new precedence. Usually, I have only this to say " too bloody free and nothing better to do is it?" 6. For example, go take a look at all the cabinet ministers, big bosses; go ask them: do you change your desk position every year. Most likely you will get this comment: Hey you sao (crazy) already or not? 7. Please either do something more productive with your life or simply don't do anything is even better than changing the direction of your table. The biggest joke could be having one's table to the back of the room (if one has a private office room at all).

A dragon with five claws is reserved only for the Chinese Emperor. While a prince may wear clothing with a dragon motif but with only four claws.

Dear Anon & Emily, 1. Certainly, this is one of the most contentious areas within the practice of Feng Shui. 2. Nevertheless, to reduce this issue, I prefer to delve into various important aspects, so that by the conclusion, everyone can gain a clearer understanding. 3.It is imperative for us to grasp ideas such as: 3.1 Facing and Sitting directions 3.2 The "Mouth-of-the-house". 4. These two are related. 5. In many cases, the main entrance of a landed property is considered to be the "mouth of the house" due to its location facing the frontage. This is a common occurrence as we typically approach the front of the home by driving up to it and entering through this door. 6. Nevertheless, certain landed properties feature their primary entrance located on the side of the house. As an illustration, we proceed further into the property upon arrival. Subsequently, the main door is situated on the side. In cases where a row of landed properties align with our property on the same side, or if the main door directly faces another property in close proximity, it is advisable not to utilize this entrance as the main door. Instead, it is recommended to identify the frontage of the residence. This scenario may resonate with certain apartments that we have either visited or resided in. 7. The entrance of the house is crucial in Feng Shui, as it is believed to be the point where positive energy enters the home and influences its overall atmosphere (Qi energy) 8. In a piece of land, the main entrance is commonly referred to as the "mouth of the house". However, it is the combination of this main entrance and the front features, such as windows, that determine the facing direction. 9. Hence, it becomes clear that the facing direction refers to the direction from which air (Qi energy), or the majority of air (Qi), enters the home. It can be likened to the experience of driving a convertible car, where the air (Qi) flows directly towards our face. It is this predominant flow of qi or air that we seek to identify, and this is where the concept of facing or the mouth of the house comes into play. 10. Once the facing direction is determined, identifying the sitting direction becomes straightforward as it is directly across from the facing direction. Continued under Part II... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned:- 1. In the past, I mentioned, just imagine; you have a family of 8 adults and teenagers. 2. If you own a saloon car which may seat a maximium of 5 persons, tell me, how are you going to squeeze another 3 more family members into this saloon car? 3. Eight House theory is similar to this situation: Either you can or cannot. 4. Like the British always say: Bloody hell, then get yourself a large MPV that can seat 8 persons (full stop). 5. You can't just tie one family member on the roof, another stuffed into the bonnet and drag another family member right?

1. Check outthis link: The Three-Step-Approach 2. One must have a clear understanding of a specific concept. 3. For example, you are looking at the Eight House concept (Four Good/ Four Bad). 4. Even if you want to apply any concept; one must understand what is it's specific purpose and it's limitations. 5. For example, under this concept, even you bang your head against a wall; this concept has NO cure unless say the toilet is not there! Even ifone bangs one head and blood ooze out or even go into a coma, no use. 6. It is best to getall your facts correct else mightgo forPara 5. 7. I have mentioned many times, you may have toconsider The Concept of Maximizing MarksINSTEAD.

These are some of the considerations:- 1. A little knowledge or information is a dangerous thing. 2. One cannot eat and sleep on Flying Star alone. 3. Location, location, location. 4. It is fool hardy to post such a question and "demand" and answer like: WHY? 5. Don't you think that stating just a few lines and then imagine an answer just pops UP or OUT. 6. Do you know that an important ingredient missing here is things like what is the external picture like: many factors like, neighbours, frontage etc... 7. In the past, I mentioned that it is like; you barging into a doctors office and demand an answer! Just imagine, you did not go to the Triage which will investigate and even take x-ray photos etc... Do you know what the doctor will say if you do such things: GET OUT OF MY OFFICE! And go thru the proper channels! http://forum.geomancy.net/wiki/Feng_Shui_Triage