Cecil Lee

These are the consideration:- 1. Burial date does not depend on any person's "auspicious date(s)". 2. But rather for the Chinese, burial or cremation is always on the "yang" days. Yang days are odd number days. Never YIN days. 3. Thus for example if a person dies on this Friday, then Friday is counted. Thus, the earliest burial day is SUNDAY (three days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday - note Firday is counted as 1 day even if it is late into the night of Friday). 4. Thus Chinese burial (or cremation) is always: Third day, Fifth day, seventh,ninthday. Never on an even day for those in the know: 2nd, fourth, sixth, 8th day.

1. Based strictly on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; your attached layout plan is pretty common given the constraints of windows / balcony / toilet door / bedroom door and location to mount the tv set. 2. Thus overall, looks fine under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui.

One is better off applying studying things like Professor Michael Porter i.e. Porters five forces and applying say Suntzu Art of War strategies.

1. Please note that in the past, a good site is always influenced by the dragon with gentle embrace of the tiger (landscape). 2. For a burial site; often it is best to be situated on the SOUTH-SIDE of a hill and the burial plot faces south. This the big picture is the "landscape" not just the plot and it's surroundings if that is what you are trying to figure out. The key here is the "big" picture of a land... 3. Thus, a good burial site is a hill where all the cemetry plot faces south.

It is good if there is a layout or simple sketch. As in many instances; some of us may mis-interpret the "center-of-gravity" of a home wrongly. Just recently, a client was so worried about an "L' shaped layout plan. When I reviewed the layout plan; instead there were some protrusions and missing corner(s) for this home. And the layout plan based on the "centre-of-gravity" concept; is not an "L"-shaped layout plan.

This is bullshit!

Thanks very much! You have successfully activated the Fire Element for my home! A thousand thanks! BTW, where can I stay now?

These are some of the considerations:- 1. In my opinion; "It Depends". 2. For example; one should still have to look at the 20 Year Flying Star numbers in relation to the yearly #5 at SW sector to further fine tune the situation. 3. Actual location : room located at SW. Even subtle things like the decoration; any strong colours used in the room e.g. Bright Yellow? Bright Red? Bright Blue? Also any strong colours on furniture in that room e.g. Bright Red, Bright Yellow furniture etc... 4. Sometimes a room can be within two pie chart zones. And in such a situation, one has to look at which zone has the highest influence over the room. 4.1 For example: if a room falls within the SW and West. And say if one draws a pie chart and it shows that the west area covers most or all the windows. And there is a likelyhood that the windows would be opened. 4.2 And, in this example, SW is trapped at a corner of the room. Then, I would consider this room best influenced by West sector "qi". 5. It is this kind of fine tuning which is more important whether you are strong wood. 6. The saying goes: If you don't spent time in that room; Feng Shui is not by remote control. 7. Thus it's slightly puzzling how one suddenly links one's ba zi element to say a room that one does not occupy - if this is the real senario. 8. There is a difference unless one fully spends lots of time within a sector; then the standard Feng Shui thing is to harmonize the room .. to that person.

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1. Ba zi should never be used to determine "harmony" within a family as it could lead to one of the following or a combination of any of the following:- 1.1. auto-suggestion; and/or 1.2. self-fullfilling prophecy; and/or 1.3. premature evaluation 2. It is (at least) not so bad if one wants to apply it "externally" e.g. searching for an external business partner.. but try not to apply it to "family or immediate family". 3. For example, in Singapore, the hall mark of our system is fairness and objectivity such as choosing the right person for the right job. Not because someone's element is such and such and compatible or not compatible to the boss!

These are some of the considerations:- 1. OMG! Luckily, the Chinese culture does not think in terms of your academic exercise! 2. One of the key success factor of Chinese culture is the support group of a family. Here, the family support group includes: Grand parents to grand uncles; uncles, aunties and immediate family support. And in the past and even present no other cultures have clans. 3. For example, Singapore Ngee Ann Konsi, Tao Nan, Hakka clan etc... provides greater support for Chinese belonging to a specific province. Even in an overseas country; when Chinese of a certain clan came to Singapore to work; they can rely on their clan for support. 4. Fortunately, although the Chinese developed such a system; Ba Zi and or Tze Wei Tou Shu; in my opinion and no offence; seriously; if a Chinese were to think like you; even in such an academic exercise; the Chinese culture would never have existed 5,000 years or more. 5. Drawing a parallel; you are in the process of or towards "designer babies" type of situation. Luckily, in the past, majority of birth is via natural birth. 6. Such thinking often leads to : some JOKER wanting to select dates and even time for forced induced birth. OMG! 7. Far from creating balance and harmony; what you mentioned leads to: things like premature evaluation; auto-suggestion and even self-fullfilling prophecy. 8. In the past and modern times; the only concrete situation is where some before getting married check out the compatibility of their "spouse" or vice versa. At this state; at least they are not "family yet". 9. But what you are "proposing" or suggesting is that a family checks it's compatibility... of a with b, b with c, c with d... Frankly, most Chinese are not so free to do such a thing. Let alone there are better more productive things to do. 10. So how, if all family members are not compatible? The patriah disown his children or select a "pet" child? 11. As I mentioned, blood is thicker than water... Chinese support group is strong even if a child has no hands, the parent will still love them! 12. Unfortunately, I have to say: "Stop this non-sense, please!" It is a disgrace to the Chinese who developed the Ba Zi. And it should not fall into the wrong hands! Or mis-used in it's entiety. Have nothing better to do is it? 13. Please don't be offended by the above as you can be forgiven for not knowing our Chinese culture. And frankly, this is not the way to approach the Chinese culture. 14. For those not too familiar with the Chinese culture, perhaps, call this a "culture shock", please. (Note: Even if you are a Chinese, this is not the right way to mis-use the Ba Zi system).

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I score full marks in my Flying Star Feng Shui calculations! SO WHAT?

Technically, it makes perfect sense. Paul W. wrote: My post: Base on the above existing elements, am I right to say: since metal destroys wood (myself & our education business) due to the resulting growth in metal, it'll only destroy the excess wood element , thus creating a balance of wood element benefiting myself & my education business; it'll not destroy my wood element completely or my business? If so, does that mean base on that 5-element concept, it may not necessarily be a bad thing if your element is in "conflict" with another element? Greatly appreciate your patience. Best regards Paul Wangchuk

Technically, makes sense.

1. Technically, if one wants to match an animal sign with the other; then the logo of a dragon:- 1.1 Is Tiger compatible with Dragon:- YES! http://www.lovesigns.net/horoscope/areference/ctidr.htm Considered a very good pairing. 1.2 Is Ox (Cow) compatible with Dragon:- NO! http://www.lovesigns.net/horoscope/areference/coxdr.htm 1.3 If one wants to use a prominent logo like the dragon; and the dragon happens to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs then you may have to refer to the above. Paul W. wrote: Hi, I'm setting up a business related to education (teaching/ training) with a friend. I'm of strong wood element (tiger year) and my partner is of weak metal (cow year). I'm thinking of incorporating: yellow, brown & white colours with a drawing that "resembles" a dragon into our company logo; the body of the dragon has wavy lines to replace the scales ( I suppose wavy lines = water element) . Will it be suitable for our business, my partner & I? Looking forward to your advice. Paul Wangchuk 2. The yellow (earth) and white (metal) colours are suitable for both of you. 2.1. However since you mentioned that you are a strong wood element then you should try to avoid using brown. As brown is considered as a wood element and would further inflame strong wood element which is not ideal. 2.2. Here, one can subsitute with the fire element: red, pink or purple. 2.3. Thus for both of you; the best colours are:- Metal (White or silver or gold) = beneficial for both of your element Earth (Yellow, cream or beige) = beneifical for both of you element Fire (Red, pink or purple) = benefits only yourself (strong wood) 2.4. You may have to scrap the use of the dragon as wavy = water but water further inflames or fuels strong wood which is not favourable for yourself and even your partner.

There are various Flying Star jargon like: Palace star, Mountain Star, Water Star... and their various formations...

1. Frankly, the main concern is that of placing an altar with it's back sharing the toilet wall. 2. For example; this applies to both Chinese altars of various gods and even some Catholics who have a small "symbolic" altar. 3. Otherwise, any other concerns has more to do with personal feelings or personal sentiments: in your case a deep concern of placing family photos say on wall mounts. 4. Given the layout plan that you had provided; in-fact, there are many who had placed their dining table next to the toilet wall or sharing the wall -

Did the yellow skinned cave-men or cave-people really invented Shapes and Forms Feng Shui? Don't always believe what I say! Do a SEARCH, please!

1. Go re-read this thread as to the differences between Shapes and Forms vs Flying Star. 2. More importantly, go search for "Shapes and Forms". 3. In my opinion, if you only know, eat and sleep upon Flying Star Feng Shui; then it's a real pity... as I had already clearly mentioned in the previous thread to this: " One can live without Flying Star but cannot live without Shapes and Forms". 4. Those who only practicise Flying star is only superficial in the knowledge of Feng Shui. 5. Another clue: As our human brain: have left and right hemisphere; go check out whether YOUR Flying School belongs (appeal)to the LEFT or RIGHT brain. While the Shapes and Forms is vice-versa.

Stacy T. wrote: I would appreciate if you can illustrate and enlighten me on cases where lamposts can be considered apoison arrow and how it can be circumvented. Thank you. Please, there is already sufficient resources AND ILLUSTRATIONS & even picures under this forum alone on this single topic and it is not rocket science. Use the search feature on the TOP LEFT frame of this forum.

Further to what I mentioned; these are more considerations:- 1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui can be used to look at a country, a city, a town, the landscape of the town; the site and the building. 2. While generally, Flying Star is more "micro" in it's approach. It often applies more to a SITE; (not landscape); the PLOT;the BUILDING and within the FOUR WALLS of the building. 3. Look at it this way, ONLY after we obtain a plot of land and if we intend to build from scratch; try to fine-tune our building (e.g. home) : it's facing directions; where to lock up bad stars or enhance good stars via planning where is the living room, bedrooms, toilets and other areas. 4. Shapes and Forms is truly "Global" as it can be used for both MACRO and MICRO Feng Shui. While many take advantage of the Flying Star as a "fine-tuning" instrument". 5. In this bigger picture; it is much like a good radio. We first tune in to a channel via Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; and then "fine-tune" the strength of the channel via Flying Star Feng Shui. Get it? Got it?

1. In a previous message; you mentioned that you are so into Flying Star Feng Shui; 2. If you are so into this Flying Star "stuff" then you could draw a Flying Star Chart of the home:- 2.1 Interpret the 20 Year Flying Star combinations: paying attention to numbers like #3 and #5. 2.2 Check the 81 combinations of the mountain star with water star interpretation. For example, see a small extract showing the interaction of Mountain Star #4 with Water Star #3. 3. Even if one wants to "eat and sleep" with Flying Star should be well versed in all aspects of the Flying Star Feng Shui". 4. The saying goes " a little knowledge is like no knowlege.. and often .. a dangerous thing". 5. In addition; one cannot simply eat and sleep on Feng Shui alone...