Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Yes, the chime can go along way and is a reasonably good alternative as a cure. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ian, The best solution is to apply the concept: If one cannot see it, it no longer becomes a `threat' or `sha qi'. Since this is the bedroom window, you can use e.g. a blind (vertical or horizontal) or close the window using a day curtain. May I know what is the purpose of hanging a 8 rod metal wind chime. Without looking at the purpose, it is always better to place a metal wind chime outside the window. If the window has a ledge, place it on this ledge. It would be extremely inauspicious if the toilet bowl can be seen directly from the main door. Alternatively, try to close the toilet door when not in use. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lynn, 1. The garage below the bedroom is not a real issue. A similar question has been mentioned in a forum message - a few days earlier. 2. Since there is a restriction in the positioning of the bed, usually:- 2.1 Ideally, if the head-bed has a storage compartment. If so, this would in effect, place the bed-head further away from the wall. 2.2 If there is no storage area, try to see if you can position the bed at least 1 foot away (leaving a gap) from the wall. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear KS, Please see below:- Yes, overall, it is considered not auspicious to have the Master Bedroom door facing another toilet door. Where possible close that toilet door when not in use. It is not ideal to have the bed sharing the same wall as a bathroom - especially if the toilet bowl is directly opposite the bed. Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm This also applies to apartments. One conclusion here is that it is said that tiny water vapour or molecules emitted, may encourage baterial growth etc... If you have a layout, feel free to sketch (of the room in relation to the toilet / toilet areas / toilet bowl position / shower area -- and upload it to the forum for comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yang Ming, 1. Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-ruler.htm 2. In the above url, one can find a sample Feng Shui ruler. 3. In the above illustration, one can see the top line (just above the inches). This TOP line is meant for Yang Feng Shui. Or Feng Shui for the living. 4. The lower or BOTTOM line (below the inches) relates to Yin Feng Shui measurement or Feng Shui for the dead. 5. Therefore, you could look at the TOP row. 1 Feng Shui foot is equal to an imperial foot of approximately 17 inches. 6. In Hong Kong, one may find 3 or more versions of the Imperial Carpenter's Feng Shui ruler. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Everyone, Before, I answer the question on mirrors, there is an important concept of mirror: " Mirror, mirror on the wall ". Please see illustration in the attached file. (Only available under web-login to the forum. Attachment not included for those participating or listening in from an e-mail mailing list). History: 1. The Cantonese dialect group is particularly fond of placing mirror(s) in the living room. The idea is that food on the dining table can be multiplied. 2. The above, is particularly favourable to Hong Kong Feng Shui practitioners. Especially since the majority of Hong Kongers are Cantonese themselves! 3. Interior Decoration and Mirrors (C) Cecil Lee Usually, if the wall is a large wall, one single piece of mirror may not be enough. What happens? In such a situation: 3.1 Get the largest piece for the centre. And have two smaller pieces of equal length mirrors on each side of this large piece. 3.2 As mentioned earlier: 1 full piece or 3 pieces is a good combination. Three also represent `Yang'. 3.3 Avoid, having two pieces of mirrors joined together. This is symbolic of a split. Enclosed please find the illustrations - for further clarification of the above. Enjoy your mirror(S)! Note: Please open file: mirror1.gif instead of mirror.gif as under mirror.gif - I did not edit the heading where it should say `One piece mirror' instead of `Three piece mirror' for this first illustration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yang Ming, 1. For HDB apartments, it is relatively quite easy because majority of the apartments were built either under Period 6 or (today) Period 7. 2. If the apartment you are reviewing is built anytime between 1984 to 2003, then it does not matter if it was built in 2001 and completed in 2002 (this year). Therefore, most or all new HDB apartments should be considered as under Period 7. For older apartments built before Period 7 ie. 1983 or below, do check if there were any major renovations done between 1984 to-date. If so, the apartment would most likely be a Period 7 unit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Julie, 1. In my opinion, I would classify the case of a bedroom or master bedroom above a garage as " commonsense approach ". 2. Before, we start jumping or worrying too much, the main rationale why some consider this bad is because a vehicle below the bedroom may inadvertenly `catch' fire. But... wait.... how often does a stationery car catch fire? 3. This is similiar to the situation of a bedroom above a kitchen. Although there is a slim chance of a fire in a kitchen. But statistically, it is in my opinion, much less than a vehicle accident. It is similar to air-plane accidents. It has been statistically proven that travelling in aeroplanes are relatively safe. Much safer than on the road. 4. Therefore, I hope that you should be relieved of this. 5. In a future e-mail, I would like to highlight an interesting concept of hollow void decks (two to three floor high) much like a `garage' with apartments above it. In some instances, this can be considered as auspicious.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Please see below:- For a Period 7 house, the effect is aggreviated by bad stars for this year. Thus if this year has an extra Year #5, then a better cure is to use a 6 rod metal wind chime. And a 6 piece i-ching coin can also be hang at that particular sector. Usually, this would help to neutralise that sector. As for your mum, it is still OK. However, it is best that the room decor match her Ba Zi. And where possible, water element (blue/black or grey) or green should not be outstanding. Yes, if there is a #5 for this Year, it should help greatly. And after this Horse Year, the wind chime is not necessary. A person should not be counted as part of the room's `strong fire'. Since you mentioned that your mum (if I get it correctly) that she is sleeping in the East room. Water would not be a favourable component if this is her sleeping location. As water is unfavourable to a Strong Wood person. One off-set of using `fire' is lighting. If there is sufficient natural lighting in the room, this would be a parallel to good `fire' or yang component. And this can be used instead of colours e.g. pink or red. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Overall, it is better to select 165 degrees with a range of 157.5 - 172.4 degrees. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is best not to distrub the Grand Duke at South. Leave the pots there. However, if you can, hang one (set) of six coins inside the home (above) that sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I mentioned earlier, it is acceptable for some components of a wind chime e.g. it's support "roof" and the clanger to be made of wood. The rationle is simple. Under the Destructive cycle - ref: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm One will notice that metal -> destroys -> wood. Thus, even with relatively some wood pieces on the wind chime, the 6 rod e.g. hollow aluminium wind chime - with its constant clinging has no problems `destroying' wood element. In addition, wood with aluminum is a nice pleasing piece to look at. Warmest Regards, Cecil PS. *JOKE* Please note that I am not swaying anyone from using any type of wind chime. But based on "commonsense approach" and practicality :- Firstly, wooden cum aluminium wind chimes are easier to find or purchase. While, metal brass/copper type are much harder to obtain/purchase and maybe more expensive. Secondly, wooden cum aluminium type has lighter components.. and especially with the wooden clinger, is felt that it can cling more frequently in locations with light winds.

Dear Anon, 1. Thank you for bring up such an interesting *observation*! 2. I often, test out the various types of 6 hollow metallic rod windchimes. 2.1 From my personal observation, the rationale for not fully recommending a `solid' brass or copper -- wind chime is due to the weight of all its various components. 2.2 Perhaps, you can say that I "blame it on the weather". 2.3 This is because, more often, after testing out a solid brass/copper windchime which has a metal (e.g. i-ching type of coin) - it seems to me that the wind chime does not EVER make a sound. 2.4 Perhaps, as I mentioned earlier, it could be that down my area, the wind is relatively below average or mild wind. And it does not sound the windchime as frequently as a 6 rod alluminum wind chime with a wood clanger. 2.5 Another rationale is that the 6 rod alluminum wind chime a wood clanger is felt to be lighter in all components. 2.6 When a 6 rod alluminum wind chime was hung at the same location, this is about the same size of the earlier brass/copper wind chime, it started to make constant noise. In my opinion with relatively mild and on occassions even below average wind. 2.7 As most of us are aware, the purpose of using the 6-rod cure is to constantly use metal or metallic sound to hammer or supress e.g. star #5. 2.8 And it does no good if the wind chime then becomes only a decorative piece. What is the use of a beautiful wind chime -- that only when it rains or with strong winds can it then perform? 2.9 This is the rationale why, I felt compelled to highlight strongly the use of a `wooden' clanger. And this is why you `caught on' it. 3. In my personally opinion, I blamed the weather for not making the earlier brass/copper type of wind chime with a heavy clanger. Maybe, if your place or location is much windier, then it is absolutely good to use a heavy wind chime. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anom, 1. For a novice, this may be big worry or concern. As most of us will quite rightly worry about pots or planters with soil. 2. However, if we properly consider the Five Elements concept - Destructive cycle:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm 2.1 One will notice that in the destructive cycle, plants/trees (wood element) destroys or crushes earth element. 2.2 Here, we can imagine, the roots of the plants penetrating the soil. Thus this two auspicious cycle of wood -> destroying earth is good. 2.3 Many Feng Shui practitioners will also tell you that even artificial plants are acceptable used. This is OK. 2.4 In Flying Star Feng Shui, besides metal element -- the next most popular cures is the use of plants. 2.5 While water element if properly used is instead -- an enhancement. In particular, if it is near or at locations with Flying Star metal elements. *JOKE* It is not to say that we can easily use metal detectors -- hey presto.. metal found ... and water can be used. In fact all modern metals have re-infocred steel or metal support! And the literal meaning should be confined to Flying Star `metal' detection. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Momo, You can check out the online report to generate What type of career? report at www.geomancy-online.com and a description within it. Here, there is a claffication of type of job i.e. Job with wealth and Job with power and authority. And generally, jobs that are considered suitable on a hold. Nowadays, there is a high component of multi-skilling in many of our jobs. And, we should be aware that many jobs involve the interaction computers, machines etc... One may have to breakdown the component of some of these jobs further to find out the main discipline. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, 1. It is best to follow the advise provided in our report. As it looks at all three components i.e. mountain / water and base number at each sector. And the interaction of all three. 2. It is good not to use 6-coins at all locations that has 2. Perhaps you can confirm privately, what are the three interactive elements. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Piet, 1. The attached two illustrations included in this forum message shows the preferred positioning of air-conditioners. (Note: Only available for viewing by web-forum users. Not available - to users who `listen' in thru e-mail option). 2. The attached illustrations has more to do with `commonsense approach' to Feng Shui. Where it is preferred that the air-con try to avoid blowing directly to a person's face. Thus it is a better option to place an air-con at the side of the bed. 3. In my opinion, to use or not to use air-con or fan is relatively `peanuts' or minor consideration in Feng Shui. 4. We are on this earth for a relatively short period and if everything becomes a taboo; then it may not be worthwhile living a decent life. 5. We already have rules or sets of standards in our lifes and let us not add more, which we can control. 6. Often, in my Feng Shui talks, I come across participants who during or after the Question and Answer question make the following remarks " You are indeed a practical Feng Shui M..... man " 7. We can draw a parallel with TV sets in the bedroom. Again, we are only on this earth for a short period and if one has in his/her whole life prior to knowing Feng Shui had a TV set in their bedroom... why remove or be "forced" to remove it now? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Magic One, I am not sure if this site can help but they have articles relating to "psychic scams". http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Crimes/InPerson/MajorPerson/psychic_scams.htm Under the above url, a common scam is related to problems related to `evil' . For information about family, sometimes, it is easy for others to obtain the information. Or, sometimes, one or more family members could have `given the information' or it happens that by coincidence, some of the questions `hit'. I personally feel -- stay cautious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This site exposes such e-mail fraud:- http://www.crimes-of-persuasion.com/Nigerian/abacha.htm From the 419 Coalition web site are these tips: The Five Rules for Doing Business with Nigeria 1. NEVER pay anything up front for ANY reason. 2. NEVER extend credit for ANY reason. 3. NEVER do ANYTHING until their check clears. 4. NEVER expect ANY help from the Nigerian Government. 5. NEVER rely on YOUR Government to bail you out. More examples of a con scam:- -- SCAM LETTER -- From: Dr. Morgan Abu Subject: Request For Assistance. Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 08:29:29 +0100 REQUEST TRANSFER ASSISTANCE. I AM DR MORGAN ABU, THE CO-ORDINATOR OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA CONTRACT REVIEW PANEL OF THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION(NNPC). SOMETIME AGO, A CONTRACT WAS AWARDED TO A CONGLOMERATE OF FOREIGN COMPANIES BY MY COMMITTEE ON BEHALF OF NNPC, THE CONTRACT WAS OVER INVOICED TO THE TUNE OF US$24.5 MILLION. THIS WAS DONE DELIBERATELY, THE OVER INVOICING WAS A DEAL BY MEMBERS OF MY COMMITTEE TO BENEFIT FROM THE PROJECT, WE NOW DESIRE TO TRANSFER THIS MONEY WHICH IS PRESENTLY IN A SUSPENSE ACCOUNT OF THE NNPC IN THE DEBT RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE (DRC) INTO AN OVERSEAS ACCOUNT WHICH WE EXPECT YOU TO KINDLY PROVIDE FOR US. BENEFITS: FOR PROVIDING THE ACCOUNT WHERE WE SHALL REMIT THE MONEY, YOU WILL BE ENTITLED TO 25% OF THE MONEY, 70% WILL BE FOR ME AND MY PARTNERS, WHILE 5% HAS BEEN MAPPED OUT FROM THE TOTAL SUM TO COVER ANY EXPENSES THAT MAY BE INCURRED BY US DURING THE COURSE OF THIS TRANSACTION, BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL EXPENSES. I WOULD REQUIRE: A. NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY/BENEFICIARY B. YOUR BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER, BANK ADDRESS AND INFORMATION. C. IT IS NOT NESESSARY THAT THE ACCOUNT SHOULD HAVE MONEY IN IT. IT SHOULD JUST BE IN EXISTENCE AND YOU SHOULD HAVE 100% CONTROL OVER IT. 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WE WANT THIS MONEY TO BE TRANSFERED TO THE OVERSEAS ACCOUNT WHICH YOU ARE GOING TO KINDLY PROVIDE FOR SAFE KEEPING PENDING WHEN WE WILL DETERMINE HOW WE WANT OUR PORTION OF THE MONEY, ALL EXPENSES REGARDING THE ACCOUNT OPENING IF NOT ALREADY IN EXISTENCE SHALL BE BORNE BY YOU, ALL EXPENSES ARE HOWEVER REIMBURSEABLE AS ALREADY STATED ABOVE ON CONCLUSION OF BUSINESS. PLEASE, CONTACT ME IMMEDIATELY THROUGH FAX OR E-MAIL TO ASCERTAIN YOUR INTEREST IN DOING US THIS FAVOUR, SO THAT IF YOU ARE NOT, IT WILL ENABLE ME SCOUT FOR ANOTHER FOREIGN PARTNER TO CARRY OUT THIS TRANSACTION. FORTUNATELY, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND THE REQUIRED INFORMATION MENTIONED THROUGH MY DIRECT FAX NUMBER: 234 1 7590371 OR E-MAIL AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY. FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS TRANSACTION, SEND ME A FAX OR E-MAIL ME. IF YOU WILL BE OF ASSISTANCE, I WILL SURELY APPRECIATE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS IN GIVING ME THIS ASSISTANCE SINCERELY YOURS, DR. 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Of November 23, 1998 page 25, for further information About these monies and the ABACHAS) And http://www.onlinenigeria.com/abacha.asp http://www.mg.co.za/mg/news/2000may1/10may-abacha.html http://www.mg.co.za/mg/africa_archive/nigeria_archive.html http://www.mg.co.za/mg/news/99oct1/13oct-nigeria.html This money in question has however, been carefully Kept in defaced form and deposited with a security Company .You may therefore be required to travel to any Of the branches to collect the money on behalf of my Family for safekeeping. It may also interest you to know that my mother (MRS. ABACHA) and some of our family members have, since the inception of The present democratic government, been placed under Partial house arrest, with their international Passports withdrawn pending the resolution Of current fund recovery face - off between them and The present RTD GEN. OBASANJO led Federal Government, Which from all indications will not exceed this year. We have decided to offer anybody who will be willing To render this tremendous assistance 20% of the total Sum, while 5% shall be set aside for incidental Expenses. Note that this transaction involves no risks Whatsoever, as you will have no dealing with my Country, Nigeria. Rather, you will deal directly with The security company, which is based where the money Is right now. Let me have your confidential Tel/Fax Numbers and also A contact address in response to this proposal. That would enable me to send you some of my pictures and id I shall let you into a complete picture of this Mutually beneficial transaction when I have received Your anticipated positive reply. This matter should be Treated as urgent and confidential. This is very Important. Best Regards, Abba Abacha 24/03/02

Dear Magic One, Frankly, in my opinion, try to be extra cautious of the psyhic. In my opinion, try to becareful of people who says that there is/was evil around your wife. If you are Catholics or Christians, you can easily seek help (as a comfort) or talk to priests. Usually, I do not think that there is such a situation. Most likely, the psychic (in my opinion) is trying to win your family's confidence. And later, perhaps, take advantage of the situation. (Perhaps not now). Therefore, do thread this with caution. Even if there are two or more parties who may seem not to be remotely together. I believe, there are lots of con-men around and just becareful of what they want. Overall, the ritual you mentioned seems alittle bizarre especially the throwing away of "cookies". In particular, it is strange because, how does the psyhic know for example, cookies? Why not other food items. Therefore, try to be careful of being conned. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rameshwaran, In my opinion, it is not correct to say that a Strong Fire person's `lucky element' is wood. In fact, too much wood is unfavourable to a Strong Fire person. Yes, a strong fire and weak fire e.g. partners can use binding elements. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Andrew, The Eight House theory is limited and does not offer any cures to a situation. Overall, you can try to check further what influence (intangible) force is also .. at the bedroom location. Basically, if your ideal door is at East but since your main door is at West, it is only but a small puzzle in a bigger zig-saw puzzle. And since it is only a part of the puzzle, i.e. to say how suitable the house is or not.. it is thus considered secondary. Perhaps, you can see if you can further increase your Shapes and Form Feng Shui. By reading thru some of the resources on it. As often, Shapes and Form can if done correctly provide a signficant boost. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa Luong, Since this is not the bedroom area, there is no need to hang a 6 coins at the toilet location. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, You may have to do some homework and approach a Feng Shui Master to work out the terms of reference for the study / tutorship and accomodation. This also includes the individual country's visa restrictions on employment if any. In most part of the Far East, one should be expected to have some knowledge in Mandarin. For those who are going to Hong Kong, most likely must know some Cantonese - at least. Today, you may expected to pay quite a tidy sum or even may expect to be rejected outright for a 1:1 type of course. Usually, you would end up taking a course with a group of participants for e.g. a few days only. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, If one is purchasing an existing home, it is always good to learn more about the history of the house. For example, if there is only one previous owner, (no tenants) simply, the owners are staying in the apartment, it is best to find out the purpose for their move. If it is a `valid' reason, for example, they are moving because of relocation of work in another county or to upgrade their home. Particularly, if it is for upgrading, this is a good `sign'. If a house was built e.g. in the 1950s or earlier, it is good to check it's history of occupants. For any situations e.g. suicide, murder etc... I hope the above clarifies. If not, feel free to let me know. Warmest Regards, Cecil