Cecil Lee

More lovely large jade items...

These are some of the large jade carvings. Many of these jade carvings are huge and may take several months to several years of labour / work.

In my opinion, NW should be worse-off: as generally it affects the career of the male-head of the home and also no "heaven luck" or poor luck. The saying goes "it is the lesser of the two evils". Kenny L. wrote: Hi Master Cecil, I'm a bit confused. Which is more serious? Kitchen in SW or in NW?

Especially in Singapore, these are some considerations as to whether to use the apartment number report or not (if one does not have it on the fly):- 1. I am waiting for my ballot number before selecting my flat. And unfortunately, my ballot number is way way behind... i.e. by the time I try to book a flat... most likely... most of those flats that I could have selected have already being "sold". 2. I could not buy at the soft-launch of a condominium.. and there limited units in each stack left. So how? If one is or will be faced with any of these considerations, just forget about the Apartment number report and quickly secure a good "facing direction" unit. The Hokkien saying: Got fish, got prawns... can already, lah!" = "Woo hoo, woo hay ah ho."

1. One may still consider the 2nd choice: NE. 2. As mentioned in several of the messages; SW is "top ranking" but afternoon sun. NE is the 2nd best choice. As the word says: the fact is2nd choice is still 2nd choice - morning sun. 3. Frankly, what else? Unless one is going to do a full audit: Consider buying or not buying it: that's all. Or the saying goes: too bad.. it got away from me. 4. Please note that apartment number report: is considered "NICE-to-have" and not a "MUST-have". Or unlike Seetho of Makan Sutra: "don't need to die-die must have good number". 5. As far as overall MACRO Feng Shui goes... this is as far as the Feng Shui advice can go. And really after this: it is decision time. Yes / No / forget it? Kenny L. wrote: Hi Master Cecil, A question. Let's say after narrowing down the SW facing block units with balcony in SW, what's next? Is it important to select the unit based on auspicious unit number generated report?

Check out this caricature... http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=6020&new= As mentioned in one of the past forum messages.. the phonetic sound of shoes is considered inauspicious for the Chinese. Much like it is considered inauspicious to give another Chinese a clock or bell. This is purely based on Customs and beliefs...

1. Many of the letter boxes in Singapore public housing i.e. Housing & Development Board Flats have letter boxes that have sealed openings to prevent outsiders from placing especially flyers into these letter boxes. 2. Only the postman is suppose to have the master key to unlock the back of all letter boxes to allow him to post letters into individual letter boxes. 3. During one of the nights, "caught" this lady (on camera) inserting fliers into letter boxes. She uses a ruler to try to push or force open the letter box lid. Here, I believe she is paid by someone to help insert their flyers. 4. How do you call this? Vandalism?? Or is she doing a decent job? 5. Look at how, some of these letter box had openings that were badly forced opened from the front....

1. In the picture, the home marked in yellow: Number 2 is lower than it's neighbours: Number 1 and 2. 2. Usually, a lower home sandwiched between two higher homes is considered to have poorer Feng Shui. However, this home marked Number 2 (in yellow) has lots of open space: thus overall, helps greatly in it's Feng Shui.

1. Frankly, those house hunting this period is "luckier" than those house hunting during 2001 to 2003. As if those purchasing such a home during that period would have to consider the qi of the home in Period 7 (1984 to 2003) and then figure out where the home is good for Period 8. 2. Thus, during those period, I would have to make an effort to study e.g. the Flying Star charts for both periods. And I was lucky to find a home that has very auspicious double #8's at the frontage and under Period 8; have a good water feature at SW - front of the home. 3. For those buying a home now; can easily try to aim for or concentrate buying a good home from now ...as 2023 is kinda of some time away. Thus, if one is only purchasing an apartment; may not really need to make a decision for the future "2023". But for those who purchase a landed property.. may be good to see what lies ahead from 2023. Many who can afford to purchase a landed property today.. are often 40 plus and may make the landed property their home. 4. For those buying a 99 leasehold home; today, frankly, don't need to crucially look at 2023 chart... at the immediate future... especially those in the 20 to 38 age range. Even if one wants to look at the charts; not that difficult also.

Kenny L. wrote: Hi Master Cecil, I have done some drawing based on your advice. For Sky Ville, if one wants to choose SW facing, the kitchen is in the NE sector of the house. If one wants to choose NE facing, the kitchen is in the SW sector of the house. Can I safely say both are safe since the kitchen is not in NW sector of the house? 1. Yes, in general, what you had mentioned above is acceptable. 2. In addition, Flying Star SW 1 (202.5 to 217.4 degrees) and NE 1 22.5 to 37.4 degrees) where possible, the interior layout should where possible be as rectangular /square as possible and should have minimal missing corners to fully take advantage of fantastic wealth activation. 3. For Flying Star SW 2 / 3 and NE 2 / 3 : exceptionally good in the long term as it is suppose to "accumulate" wealth for future generations. For Sky Terrace, if it is SW facing, the kitchen is in NE sector and if it is NE facing, the kitchen is in SW sector. So I guess Sky Terrace is pretty safe since the kitchen is not in the NW sector. 4. It is also a pity that the kitchen IF especially the stove or toilet bowl is at SW sector. If possible, SW sector could be a bedroom. As a kitchen can also drown the "indirect wealth " of the apartment. Especially also if it is at storeroom. 5. The best layout plan should take advantage of the balcony directly at SW or the master bedroom or another bedroom. My best direction is N,S and SE. So I guess I have to look for a door that is these direction? 6. As mentioned previously, this development's stacks are facing NW, SW, NE and SE; only SE is considered "suitable" to you based on the eight house chart. But, SE apartments other than it's facing direction; other sectors have nasty stars. 7. If a development has South facing stacks; then it is more worthwhile for you to choose stacks facing SOUTH, first choice. As NE and SW are suppose to have the best qi under this period up to 2023; thus a east group person staying in a NE and SW apartment should not have any concerns as the Flying Star chart can elevate the earth luck (Feng Shui). 8. Thus, if one is an east group person and if the stack is facing North; I would frankly still advise choosing SW or NE facing; UNLESS there are SOUTH facing stacks - then I would choose South facing stack first. As for the East group persons, the first choice is still South; followed by East. Again East - may be affected by morning sun - if frontage is not blocked. 9. Frankly, there is no "perfect apartments" - if we try to buy it off a developer. Thus, if it is a developer selling apartments; I would just rush in to buy under this period especially apartments with #8 at the frontage be it double #8's or mountain star #8 or water star #8's ... P.S. If the balcony (or if there is one) and is located at SW, in most instancesjust activate a water feature, here. And frankly, no need to look at Feng Shui at all to prosper. However, this luck can only last from now till 2021 and it will wane until 2023. By that time; before this period; go seek some Feng Shui advice.

1. Please see attachment. 2. Marking in RED "A' is an actual beam. And in Chinese metaphyics, this beam can exert negative qi downards to the ground. 3. See marking GREEN "B". The overhead support has it's load transferred to the side wall. Thus, it should not be considered as a beam as defined under Para 2, above that caused sha qi. Note: While it is true that both marking A and B are supported by horiziontal support ceiling; marking B unlike A is also supported by vertical or side wall. And the main load is forced down towards the side-wall.

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More updated photos of Pinnacle@Duxton : taken last few days...

1. Further to what I had mentioned; between blocks facing North vs South; in GENERAL; South facing blocks WITH SW facing stacks (units) are suppose to have far more superior qi than North facing blocks with NE or NW stacks. 2. This is theoritcally true from now to 2023. Usually, such luck will wane from 2021 onwards. 3. One of the main considerations is that SW as mentioned in an earlier message is the indirect water wealth location. And if also one's balcony is at this area; one can even enjoy further boost in wealth. (Again note that health has to be balanced for NE and SW apartments). 4. Thus even in such a small development; there is a vast difference between a block facing North vs South; and stacks facing SW / NE or NW / SE. And even under Para 3, it makes a world of a difference if one's balcony is at SW vs it instead as a bedroom. 5. As most kitchen are at the "back" of the apartment; please take note that especially SW and SE apartments: Best to avoid the Kitchen especially the stove at NW : Fire at heaven's gate which usually has a detrimental effect on the male breadwinner's career - and with that can trigger off marital issues. 6. Again, what I mentioned is purely based on micro Feng Shui i.e. just imagining the interior - without knowing what is the view outside; or a major road facing the balcony / bedooms or even the dreaded afternoon sun or even which level the apartment is. 7 As I mentioned, nowadays; especially from 2008 onwards, I have seen a 250 percent increase (many from referrals) and looking at PRO-ACTIVE Feng shui vs Passive Feng Shui. 8 Nowadays, many are Pro-active in getting Feng Shui advice at the Can or cannot buy stage. Vs many who only after buying apply "passive Feng Shui". This is one of the key success factors and apparently it has now almost become part of the culture amongst many Chinese and even Indian in Singapore. 9. In Singapore environment, geomancers are already used to visualizing Feng Shui of developments before they have been built. Thus, it does not mean that a flat has to be in bricks and mortar before Feng Shui can be done. The only difference is that for ground floor to especially 2nd or 3rd storey; there may be an impact from street lamps and "T" junctions or roads or tree trunks... etc....

1. More importantly, although each block is facing north; each stack in this unique V shaped (or diamond) shaped building is slanted towards either NW, NE, SE or SW. In general, other than the view from individual stacks/ units; and afternoon sun:- These flats can still be ranked:- Number 1 = SW (usually, gets the most "direct" afternoon sun in the living and some bedrooms) Number 2 = NE (usually morning sun) Last resort = NW or SE 2. Since it is a new development, if given a choice between different levels or storeys; one can use this report to decide which stack is better:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports-list/hselist-houseno.htm 2.1 Please note that the above report looks briefly on ly at the Vertical Flying star, and it does not take into consideration the Horizontal = 20 Year Flying Star Feng Shui. 2.2 Actually, the best qi are often the lower floors. For example, such flats do not have ground floor. Most millionaires and billionaires live on the ground (ground floor and the most = with rooms at 2nd or 3rd storey). But, in apartments, as we all know, most people prefer higher floors : the view, more costly = better FS? some think that way and equally important is the resale value. 3. As no two apartments are the same; firstly when changing homes:- 3.1 It is good to consider some of the pointers under this url: http://www.geomancy.sg Nowadays, in the last 4 years, many have began to seek Can or cannot buy advise, first. 3.2 Usually, as you had mentioned in your first message; it would be detrimental to get a new apartment and only later find it to have poor Feng Shui or hard to correct sort of Feng Shui. 4. Usually, any characteristics of a home can be studied via Feng Shui to bring out the optimium e.g. choosing a Period 8 2004 onwards apartment with SW or NE facing... would be less of an uphill task then to try and squeeze out luck from say a NW or SE "facing" apartment. 5. Another consideration: In my opinion, there is no such thing as a perfect home unless one try to build it. Many homes or apartments would have some flaws e.g. toilet at the centrepoint. What makes the difference is say a SW vs a NW (in 2003 = hard luck house) for example.

Dear Kenny, 1. Frankly, based on the siteplan of the Dawson site, the best units are by ranking (standing inside the unit facing outwards):- Ranking 1= SW facing : Between now to 2021 ... up to 2023 for wealth, one of the best facing directions. As this facing direction can tap the indirect water wealth - clear space for better wealth luck. BUT do take note that in many instances, the living room and study or additonal bedrooms can be facing the west afternoon sun. 2 = NE facing: Next best choice after SW facing Usually affected by morning sun - not as bad as afternoon sun. Overall, good to apply Feng Shui if not, health issues can appear for these two SW or NE facing apartments. Both SW or NE will not be affected by the toilet at the centrepoint. Not that fantastic: Ranked last (last resort)for this development = SE or NW facing Overall, only the facing directions of these flats are good. Other than that the flying stars in each sector of the other areas of the home - are not so fantastic. 4. Thus, overall these are my general observations for the Built to Order (Dawson area). 5. Please note that the above comments does not take into consideration such things as premium matured estate (which costs more to buy) nor take into consideration things like unit or block numbers with 13 or 4 or 44 or 444 which some deemed not "auspicious" numbers.

Please refer to this url page:- http://www.geomancy.net/info/ House Related [ PDF ] - Getting Keys for the First Time / Initial Opening Door Rituals [ PDF ] - Move-In Rituals If one missed or have not done the First Time / Initial Opening Door Rituals may consider doing the second one i.e. Move-In Ritual. For example, skip the first time procedure and go for the second Move-in rituals.

Frankly, this type of layout plan has been around for quite sometime:- 1. Usually in order for extremely poor earth luck (Feng Shui); a home or apartment always have more than 3 major leaks. 2. For example, in most instances; if a home (or apartment) has no other major "leaks"; such a toilet at the centrepoint is sustainable. Only when there are lots of leaks, then, the situation pile up. 3. This type of layout plan is pretty common with newer HDB flats at Bukit Merah etc...

1. Frankly, it is more physiological or in the mind then being below an actual beam. 2. It is true that many HDB flats have a similar indent as shown in your picture. But imagine this, by the time our head is placed on a pillow, it is or definitely away from this small overhead beam. 3. For example, many beds have a bed-head. And a bed-head is often at least 1 to 3 inches thick. And if we consider the pillow, our head will never be belong such a "beam". So frankly, no worries, here.

In my opinon, quite a "sweet" friendly well-endowed qi lin on a home's gate pillar. Chinese call it Qilin while the Japanese call it Kirin.

1. Documentaries showing the wanton slicing of a sharks fin and then throwing the shark back into the sea - is very cruel way to die. 2. Let's try to make an effort to eat less of Sharks Fins. When the buying (eating) stops the selling can. 3. Took this picture; display of a large sharks fin in a restaurant in Singapore, a few days ago.

1. House number report or known as Vertical Flying Star Feng Shui is often used:- 1.1. Especially for new developments where many flats (apartments) are available in many stacks (floors). Thus if there are available units #20 or #26 or #27 etc... this report can be used to see which floor (storey) has better qi. 1.2. This report can also be looked at in conjunction with other tools like which Flying Star direction is better etc... 1.3. It is based on the interaction or 81 combinations of the Mountain and Flying Star. Frankly what else do you want of this house number report? It simply already says what it means. Marge S. wrote: House Number : #26-0 House Period : 7 (1984-2003) 81 Interpretation [5] & [6] - Prosperity. I would very much like to know what this means about my house number. thanks and much appreciated. Marge Santos

1. Further to what I had mentioned, mastery of the Five Elements Concept is important. 2. In addition, types of cure(s) also depends on the sector. For example, it would be fool hardly to place a water feature in say a bedroom. Thus some geomancers recommend other cures e.g. Fire and Wood. Here, fire can be presented by light or even red colour etc... 3. I don't need to elaborate more, but for those with a close eye or have a basic understanding of the Five Elements concept (productive and destructive) can easily note the LINK between those in PURPLE. This is why some Geomancers use this association as a cure for #7(s). And it can futher explain why none of the geomancers "touch" or use earth as a cure. As earth only further fuels metal. 4. It would be wrong for say a geomancer to claim that his/her cure is the best. The best cure depends on the sector and even things like the palace /base flying star number and even yearly stars etc.....

1. It all boils down to the understanding of the Five Elements concept be it the productive cycle & /or destructive cycle and time dimensions in Flying star Feng Shui. 2. In the period 1984 to 2003; the reigning Flying Star period = 7. And according to this senario; during that period #7 is considered an auspicous number. As it is considered as the current prosperity star. 3. Thus in Period 1984 to 2003; double #7's are considered very auspicious and for such locations; again during that period double #7's can be further enhanced by WATER. 4. Now we are in Period 8: from 2004 to 2023. And #7 while it was good in Period 7; has now turned "bad" or reverted to it's number = "Thieft or robbery star". What this means is that one may not literally be robbed; but rather; often missed opportunities or things don't go well - that often. 5. Under the Five Elements concept #7 is considered as weak metal. 6. And wood can help to further "weaken #7". While water can help to further draw out metal - again further weaking it. 7. Some geomancers further fine tune the "cure" with the palace or base star. 8. Thus, there is no right or wrong answer. For example, in many instances; there are many ways to reach a location. 9. For example, in Singapore, if I want to go to Parkway Parade from Hougang. I can either use the new Kallang Paya Lebar expressway or go thru Defu/Eunos/Still Road or via the longer Tampines Express Way or several other roads that link up to it. 10.Thus it is good to have mastery of the Five Elements concept and understanding of the time dimension in Feng Shui in order to understand why such and such a cure was used by different practitioners! 11. To say or claim that one solution is the best solution or confused with the fact that there are so many "solutions" by various people implies that many of these may be wrong. It is likea bad workman blames their tool. Far from it. It is a lack of total understanding .. that may result in this misunderstanding. 12. So long as one provides a good argument using these two concepts; they may be technically feasible! 13. Again, you mentioned fire & wood. Under the Five elements concept; fire can help to melt metal ie. #7 and again it can be used in conjunction with wood to weaken metal. 14. Water can be used to drown double #7's under this current flying star period. But, one has to look also at a location to see if such a cure is or not appropriate. If it a bedroom, it is looney tunes to place a water feature in a bedroom. Thus, the fire and wood cure may be a better solution in such an instance or a combination of wood and water. 15. Again, mastery of the Five elements concept or understanding it is crucial. Why wood and fire?Under the productive cycle: Wood supports fire. Why water and wood? Under the productive cycle: Water supports wood. That is why, some geomancers choose to use such cures. And a link to metal is : fire melts metal while "weak" metal get blunt from "chopping wood". Get the picture? Caroline S. wrote: It seems that everyone has different cures for 7-7 Mountain and Water Star combinations in Flying Star Feng Shui in this period - some say water, some say fire & wood, some say nothing, and two have mentioned bamboo in water in a glass vase ..... what cures do you have for Double 7, and why do you recommend them? div> Thank you!

You can use our calculator find out whether one is weak or strong, here:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports-list/perlist-personal-element.htm