Cecil Lee

1. In my opinion, your determination of centrepoint or known as "centre of gravity" is pretty accurate. 2. Attached, please find the "fine-tuned" centrepoint which is just one or two feet away from your proposed centrepoint. 3. The rule-of-thumb method of finding the centrepoint is often to match as close as possible protusions vs missing areas by area. See attachment. 4. A crude method is to photo-copy the layout plan. Paste it onto a cardboard. Cut-out the outline. And try to balance the entire cardboard on a piece of nail. The point where the entire cut-out-carboard balances onto the nail is known as the centre-of-gravity. Suspected to be as shown in the attachment.

In my opinion, these are two considerations:- 1.1 Even under Flying Star Feng Shui, there is a base #8 at that sector. And under Period 8, #8 is the reigning number does help greaterly. 1.2. Chinese consider red as auspicious (at the altar). On 1.1 alone, in my opinion: "if it ain't broken don't - unfix it". I personally feel - leave it as it is ... no issue.

1. In the past, careers can easily be categorised without hesistation. 2. Nowadays, especially with multi-skills involved, one has to find out what is one's major job function. 3. However, in today's world roughly all occupations could be classifed as under:- 3.1. What industry is it in? 3.1.1 For example: Hospital is considered wood element; IT as water element; Real Estate as earth element etc... 3.2. What is the major job specification? If one is doing sales or marketing than it is fire element. While customer relations is related to earth etc... 4. The above, will show that in today's modern job scope; in general, the industry and job scope are taken into consideration. Thus it is not unusual to link a job with two elements e.g. Someone is working in the current "QC issues" Toyota car company = Metal element. And if he/she is doing sales or marketing than the job function is Fire element. 5. For higher level posts e.g. CEO who is often in-charge of all departments and one of their main functions is to "grow" a company; thus his /her primary role or job scope belongs to the "wood" element.

1. Usually, this often comes under three considerations:- 1.1. Location, location, location It says it all! And especially in the Far East, house numbers like 4, 44 or 444 or 14 etc... while 13 to westerners ... are equally not appealing 1.2. Market pricing & condition of interior layout etc.. 2. Under Feng Shui; Flying Star Feng Shui can be used to where possible activate especially the mountain star #8 = networking luck - to make the home more sellable (other than 1.1 and or 1.2.) Anonymous wrote: Well, I just received a call from the real estate agent about the first buyer that came to my home in July of 2009. He really had some interest before, and he is still searching... Well he is going to come by to see it again.

Majority of the time, as what you had described, this indeed looks like a "tit-for-tat" situation. Furthermore, it is not like your home is so close to the neighbour's home. I can see that you have a large compound. And further the distance between the two homes; the better. And in this case, it looks like both homes are quite a distance apart. Constrast this to many of the pictures of Singapore landed property homes that I had posted. The home is often separated only by a two lane road. In my opinion, there is no major concern for yours or your neighbour's home given that the main door is further "sunken" deeper inwards... For those who still are concerned; (more out of "fear" or restlessness then could / may / would consider a six rod windchime hung above the main entrance. But in my opinion, use this as a sort of last resort- thing. Jo J. wrote: Hi Master Cecil, I came accross one of your old responses to a poison arrow issue dealing with "tit-for-tat" feng shui. The house accross from mine has several pointed roofs, and one is directly pointing at my main door (and is also on top of its main door). However, my house is the same floor plan but flipped so the pointed roof above my front door also directly faces my neighbor's main door and thus directly faces its pointed roof. Is that enough to create a "tit-for-tat" feng shui or do I need to cure the poison arrow? If I do need to cure the poison arrow, how would I go about it? Thanks!

Facing direction of a condo / home An In-depth understanding of the Frontage of a home. Is it always the main door? Who are the Conservatives & the Modernist. What lead to the Conservatives use of the Main Door only? 1. Who are the Conservatives and the Modernists? 2. An in-depth understanding of why the Conservatives has misunderstood the knowledge passed down by the ancients. For High Rise Compass Reading should be taken from the living room looking out of it. For eg. towards the living room windows or its balcony (if applicable) +++ More In my opinion, it seems that at least 25 to 35 percent of units in many condos have toilets that are either at the centrepoint or close to the centrepoint. Although it is considered as a "leak" (wealth leak); however, in my opinion, a home usually have three or more major leaks for it to be in "deep shit". Furthermore, most of the time there is no such thing as a "perfect - Feng Shui home". Thus some of the key sucessfactors for a Feng Shui friendly home are:- * Fix-the-Leak, First! * Situational Approach * The Concept of Maximizing Marks (Relevant to what is mentioned, here) * The Concept of Feng Shui by Exception * The Customer Engineer Concept

The boss is still right! If not, I want all of your resignation letters on my table now! Is the number 4 4 4 auspicious? To the Cantonese, 4 4 4 means Die, Die, Die!

Peck Wun W. wrote: 2) Why some fortune tellerbase only on the element but never mention weak or strong? Example: Onyour website, havestrong fire or weak fire, and have totally differentanalysis result. On other fortune teller website, no strong or weak, fireonly have one analysis result. Need your enlighten. Thanks. This question has been asked many times. Two years ago, one user highlighted to me that she went to a popular website to check her ba zi. The ba zi details was different from this site. And when she last checked, she was surpised to find out that the site has "updated" their info to match this website's ba zi information. This FAQ tells all:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=2&mid=23906&new= As for your first question: in general, it is an interaction of many inputs and other factors like "House of Life" taken into consideration.

1. If a person not only compile the odds but analyse the findings and come-up with a trend - then the element is Wood element. 2. If the person is merely a compiler e.g. takes statistics and compile them without any analysis or interpretation then most likely the element is : Water element. 3. If the person complies and publish the information - selling it e.g. as a document / booklet.. then the element is : Fire element (sales - marketing the infor or allow others to adveriste in that publication).

1. It is best to look at this issue based on the concept of the Holy Trinity of Chinese Luck system:- 1.1 Heaven Luck - what one is born with (and the dreaded "prediction" of Luck for or against a person. 1.2 Earth Luck - Feng Shui of the home and office. 1.3 Human or Man Luck - factors. 2.1 Amongst all the above Three "forms of Holy Trinity of Luck". The Heaven Luck segment has the most number of escape clauses. From things like education, one's surroundings - shaped by family, friends; and some even say things like pilanthropy - doing good etc.. or karma sort of thing. 2.2 Under Heaven Luck also one must never fall under : auto-suggestion and self-fullfilling prophecy. 3. Earth Luck is equally important as in many instances, even if one does not have a good Heaven Luck chart (ba zi chart is not good) or during a certain period.. may be considered as luck against the person - But if one has relatively acceptable Earth Luck (Feng Shui) all the concerns under Heaven Luck can easily be negated or over-whelmed - given a boost from one's earth Luck. 4. What happens if one has no good Heaven Luck nor Earth luck? 5. It is not the end of the story. Things like "blood is thicker than water" and relationships: For example, many people don't have fantastic ba zi luck nor even earth luck.. but has good family bonding etc... Good family bonding and SUPPORT can transend over all those negative issues ..... Angela R. wrote: Dear Cecil and Robert, it has been a long time and I still admire your professionalism in helping us, your loyal friends. For those in my family, we always look at the "Big Luck Years" and are nervous when the coming years are colour red "Luck Against you" years. How do we counteract the negative luck? What do we do in our daily livesto guard against the ills nadwhat do we watch out for? Years are coming soon and for 30 years)!! Your help is greatly needed... Anxiously waiting your tips and professional advise, your friend, Angela

1. Frankly, there are so many view-points even amongst Geomancers with regards to the facing direction. 2. Thus, one has to expect different views. 3. From what I understand, majority of Geomancers concensus is that of the facing direction is where there is the most "yang" qi or brightness. Usually a row of "openings" be it the balconcy extending towards various windows of say bedroom 3, and master bedroom etc.. 4. It also depends on personal "style". In many cases of condo living; in my opinion 80 percent don't leave their door open - most of the time. If so, this part of the home (close-by to the the kitchen) may be considered as the back of the home. 5. If you constantly (visualise) that you intend to open the main entrance to the condo - frequently (most of the time whilst at home) then, it is possible that this may / could be the facing direction. Else; most of the time it should be the stack "facing" could be considered. 6. For some homes it is relatively easy if the stack is facing - sitting or vice versa North-to-South and the main entrance door is e.g. at South while the balcony is at North. In both cases, it will be an East group apartment. Just that one has to decide which opening(s)- facing is more beneifical and often allow qi to come in thru those areas. 7. For a penthouse, usually,it should be the facingdirection of that specific stack - i.e. where the most yang qi be it light coming thru the window / balcony or PESand/or openings (balconysliding glass or windows). In my opinion, majority of the time; Flying Star calculationstaking into consideration the most yang qi direction - is often very accurate - in majority of the cases vs just an "opening" at the main doorand/or the secondary fire escape door - often linked to the kitchen.

If we have to go by the attached pictures; the song "RING MY BELL RING MY BELLS" has to be changed to RING MY BELLS RING MY BELLS" Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells Sometimes you love it Sometimes you don't Sometimes you need it Then you don't and you let go Sometimes we rush it Sometimes we fall It doesn't matter baby We can take it real slow Cause the way that we touch Is something that we can't deny And the way that you move Oh you make me feel alive Now come on Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells You try to hide it I know you do When all you really want Is me to come and get you You move in closer I feel you breathe It's like the world just disappears When you're around me Oh Cause the way that we touch Is something that we can't deny Oh yeah And the way that you move Oh you make me feel alive So come on And ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells I say you want I say you need I can tell by your face You love the way it turns me on I say you want I say you need I will do what it takes And I would never do you wrong Cause the way that we love Is something that we can't fight Oh no I just can't get enough Oh you make me feel alive So come on Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells I say you want I say you need I can tell by the way you're looking at me I turn you on I say you want I say you need If you have what it takes We don't have to wait Let's get it on Get it on! Ring my bell ring my bells Ring my bell ring my bells

Chinese New Year is here again (14th February 2010!) The pink apricots represents longevity!

Placement of Auspicious Red banner at a "Wet-market" in Singapore....

This flowering plant since 1960's is one of the most popular decorative plants during Chinese New Year. It's plume of flowerscomes in two vibrant colours: Rich Chilli Red and Sweet (Sunflower) Yellow colour. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae family of plants and it is commonly called : Plume Celosia. Again; during Chinese New Year; the Chinese like auspicious red and yellow comes as bright as the season of spring. As Chinese New Year is also known as the Festival of Spring - celebration.

The vibrant pinkish-yellow hue of the frangipani flower... Sorry for the blur photos...

Chinese consider : Auspicious Timing: .18 .19 or .38 or .39AM-PM as auspicous. Business dealing in gambing likes to use .18 .19 in their First Time Opening hours e.g. 12.18 or 12.19pm. Usually, the auspicious hours of the Chairman or Head Honcho of the casino's auspcious day - and time are selected. Hours follow: 11am t0 1pm; 1pm to 3pm etc..

Many years back, a bank officer received a box of new name card. The printer had missed out the letter "n" in his department's name:- Mr ABC Lim Bank Officer Branch Baking Department Huh? A bank has diversifed into baking? Hahahahaha!

Casanova W. wrote: Any idea why Resorts World sentosa will be open on 14 Feb 2010 at 12.18pm. Was it really a auspicious hour or just because of Cantonese saying "striking prosperity" which would bring good luck. Yes, you are absolutely correct! It has to do with the phonetic sound like "Cantonese word". Usually .18 or even .19 or .38 or 39 is chosen after the suitable time of the"Boss" has been choosen. For example; his best time on that day is between 11am to 1pm. For first-time open door procedure(s); usually .38 or .39 is preferred. As 3 in mandarin means UP and "mountain". And the "8" prosperity and "9" mandarin for longevity. Many in Singapore bid for either low numbers or nice sounding car number plates.

Scientific name of this tree is: Plumeria obtusa. It belongs to the Apocynaceae family. And it is commonly called the Great Frangipani or temple tree and the Singapore Plumeria. This tree originates in Tropical America. It loves sunlight and moderate watering - very suitable to Singapore's climate. The most common colours are: White with yellowish centre and pinkish outline with whitish centre. It was very popular in Singapore during the 1930's to 1960's especially where landed property homes had larger gardens. And can afford to plant several trees in a larger garden. It is relatively easy or near maintenace free and it flowers all year round especially with the help with the bees... Nowadays, where many Singapore homes are more compact and fewer high class bungalows; this is coming to a rare sight indeed.

Dear GOD, What do you like to have: Coffee or English Tea? Both? Or even several cups ofChinese tea. For you, no problem! We will make it for you! This is perhaps repeated every morning in many Kopitams (Non-airconditioned coffee shops) each day. In many coffee shops; an offering of 5 oranges are also offered with the coffee or tea! Why 5 oranges? This has to do with the Cantonese custom of "praying" to the 5 spirits: of the North, South, East, West and Centre spirit or "5-Ghosts".

LIFE ON SATURN MOON? New evidence that liquid water lies beneath the surface on the Saturn moon of Enceladus has been discovered by Nasa scientists, suggesting that life may exist. Nasa's Cassini spacecraft flew through icy plumes created by ice volcanoes and detected negatively charged water molecules - a clear sign that an under ground sea exists. On Earth, this short-lived typed of ion is produced where water is moving, such as in waterfalls or crashing ocean waves. If there is liquid water on Enceladus, Nasa scientists believe Saturn's sixth-largest moon could have the conditions necessary to sustain life. Source: THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

The owner of this house uses these items:- 1. The Ba gua trigram on the outside of the concave mirror is to ward off evil. 2. The charms with the mao pi is also meant to ward off evil. 3. The greatest threat for a neigbhour facing such an apartment (apartment door face to face) is the concave mirror in the middle of the ba gua mirror. The intention of such a concave mirror is to "suck wealth".... 3.1 There are many versions of such a mirror: some with the Chi-lin in the middle; some with the flat mirror; These are purely to ward off evil. 3.2 some Ba Gua's with the convex mirror are to deflect poison arrow(s) or sha qi.

For 2: the best is to close the door when not in use. For 1: if the toilet location has bad flying star numbers; that would indirectly be good. Such questions are something like: my earlier example of a person who has 7 grown up family members. He is now driving a saloon car (capacity of 5 persons). How are you going to squeeze the other two family members in that car - I wonder. Go get a Deluxe MPV with a seating capacity of 7 to 8 persons, then. Anonymous wrote: Dear Master Cecil lee, I have study your course note that mentioned about our toilet. Actually, I need your assistant to help me to improve my house fengshui, thanks. 1) When open my main entrance door, next to my right hand side is my toilet location with full wall, what can I do to enhancement for it ? 2) My toilet door is directly facing my master bedroom door, I always close my toilet door, is that the correct way to improve it only? Please advise. Regards Tan Kah Yeow Geomancy.net student

1. In the 1960's to 1970's the bougainvillea plant especially those in red and purple were very popular with Singapore landed property homes. 2. Many plant the bougainvillea plant at the corner of their homes for a reason - with it's torns; it is less likely for a robber to climb into the home from the fencing area. 3. However, the bougainvillea plant needs constant trimming else; it can quickly overgrow. 4. This house has both the bougainvillea plant and just behind the cluster of bougainvillea plants are the "Lipstick or Maharaja" palm. The Lipstick palm is very popular between the mid 1980's till-today! Surpassing the bougainvillea and even mango and rambutan plants (which are popular in the 1970's).