Cecil Lee

For such questions, it is best to draw a simple sketch: "a pic tells a thous... words..".

In my opinion, this is out of the extraordinary. I have seen some who stagger their door sign e.g placing them "higher and higher" but not add additional numbers other than with the intention to confuse the newspaper and delivery man. And oh! Also trying to confuse the loan shark! Why 7? Even if the house is a period 7 house, number 7 is considered as Past prosperity number. While today 8 is the current prosperity.

Yes, usually sleeping with legs facing a window opening to the Chinese is considered inauspicious: "coffin position". From a commonsense approach; it depends. For example, if one lives in a low floor e.g. 1st or 2nd floor in some instances some pervert may accidentally see one's underwear etc... The most common fix is to draw down the curtain; covering the portion, of the legs. For a condo, have to check if an opaque film can be placed onto the glass panel.

This lousy architect is born under a relatively "damn" lucky star! What turned out to be a "disaster" : being elderly unfriendly... at the end of the day; to the Management "who cares about the elderly"; whatever saves us money is the winner! Hahahahahaha! Too bad... "Mr practical architect! You are unfortunately TERMINATED!" Sometimes, life is always unfair to some...

Assuming we have the opportunity to interview the architect which designed this Hazel Park condo unit which has four bedrooms:- Interviewer: "Sir, can you tell me why you place the toilet door of the master ensuite?" Practical architect: "Many people don't like to have the toilet at the side of their bed. And furthermore, I purposely made the corridor or passageway larger to accomodate even the disabled. And I think you would agree with me; it is quite good". Practical architect: "In the future, I predict maybe in the year 2011; someone would have a layout plan similar to mine. But, they left out one important ingredient!" Interviewer: "What is it?" Practical architect: "Hmm.. I think some silly fool would use the same design as mine Master toilet (in the master toilet) but somehow, will forget to make the passway either as luxurious as my design or don't be too stingy...and make it so narrow.. and not elderly friendly!" Interviewer: "Can you also comment why you place the bedroom 4's toilet door facing it's door?" Practical architect: "You see, when the bedroom 4 bedroom door is opened; even those from bedroom 2 and 3 can peer to see if it's toilet is vacant or not. So convenient! Even if this home has many toilets; this is plus point rite?" Practical architect: "I must sincerely apologise for placing the toilet bowl sharing the same wall in the bedroom 4. Let's hope no one sleeps with his/her head close to it; As this would allow for a shower area in that toilet - really no choice!" Interviewer: "Thanks for sharing your thoughs on why you did it. You are truly a practical architect! Many year's down; perhaps none is your equal rite?" Note: Many years later, indeed; the practical architect's concern came true! Some silly gungho architect ....

1. Another quick "dig" into my past cases and look at the attachment: of a floor plan of one of the units in the Hazel Park condominium, Singapore. 2. This development was completed in 1999. Which is roughly 10 plus years ago. 3. Both the master bedroom and bedroom 4 has almost identical toilet configuration as yourhome. 3.1 Only difference is that the passageway at the master toilet door area is more than twice that of your layout plan. Thus, even if the toilet door is at it is; it is so easy even for an elderly or disabled to enter and exit the toilet. 3.2 For this layout; do take note that it is best not to place the bed (or face) sleeping close-by to marking in red "A". As the concern is the sewerage pipe attached to the back of the toilet bowl. 4. Thus, doesn't this ten plus years old development configuration identical to your home with the exception that this is an apartment while yours is a landed property with two or more levels. 5. Again, such layouts are a dime and a dozen. Or like grains of sands on the beach... plenty..."You are not ALONE!"

Frankly, you are on the ground, you have all the available facts. Here, I really don't have much to go on. For example, I waited for you to fix the broken link. And later, when the link was fixed; the google map was a very rough one but to me it distinctly show a home at a T-junction. And only later, you post a layout plan..... When I comment, this is a "classic" case of a home at a T-junction. You query me; why I called it a home at a T-junction. Now you ask to comment on such details. I only say your layout plan. It is just a 2-D (2 dimensional plan). AndIreally have the faintest idea ofdetails whetherdo you have adrain be it open or covered- if any; how exactly the cars come towards which part of the frontage etc.. etc... So,frankly, howI cancomment on so detailed a question based just on your 2-D map? The key point I mentioned earlier was "a run amok vehicle"....This is based on commonsense. And not any specific rocket science Feng Shui stuff. Thus, hope you understand; you are on the GROUND. You are there, We are not. You make your own judgement call. These are some of the interesting links on the same subject of a home at a T-junction:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=26501&new= http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=16667&new= The concept is simply commonsense.

Based on a piecemeal isolated "assessment" = usually still acceptable. Frankly, the proper way to view Feng Shui is about: a holistic approach. And not patchwork. For example: tell me; toilet in master bedroom good or bad? Later on, how about the toilet in the bedroom 3. Then, perhaps, later; a layout play for ground floor will show some concerns and questions. Usually, such fragmented assessment or simply piecemeal assessment ain't sound. Alternatively, look at it this way: See attachment. The toilet door can either be at marking in RED "A" or "B". In Singapore (SGP); have seen many cases of toilets like the layout you had attached. Thus, the layout plan is not something totally new or first-time seen it sort of thing. For example, I got thousands of local completed layout plans. And I it just takes me less than 1 minute to come-up with the attachment. There are lots more layout plans that share the same toilet configuration as "yours". And it aint no armageddon or end of days sort of day. Many still get to see the light .... even with such toilets in their home / apartment.

1. Frankly, for a lay person; the current toilet door location is to many; the least of the concern when compared to the attachment: where the toilet door faces the side-of the bed. 2. Thus, another phrase is : " this is better than the devil in the deep blue sea!" 3. Other considerations: 3.1. A toilet door immediately 90 degrees to the master bedroom door (not based on Feng Shui) but commonsense: not too friendly, for an elderly or anyone on a wheel-chair. Simply called: not disabled friendly (that's all). 3.2. Baby safety (Families with youngsters in the home) For those who have babies or small child or young children (playing) in the toilet; the existing toilet door at the side makes it harder for supervision of activities in the toilet. For example, if mum lies on the bed. And if a child is in trouble or calls for help; less likely to hear if the door is at the side. (Of course, we should never allow our child to be alone in the toilet whatsoever).

These are some considerations: 1. A FLAT / APARTMENT This may be aa catch-22 question if it is an apartment or flat: as the facing direction can be interpreted in "many" ways: some geomancers say: stand inside the main door looking outwards; others the facing of the building or stack and/or the "face' is where the most yang energy comes in. If so, for an apartment: sometimes even the main door or front door may not necessarily be the facing direction. Thus, changing the main door may not be correct. 2. LANDED PROPERTY 2.1 For a landed property; in my opinion; majority of the time (especially in Singapore) where homes are back to back; it is highly unlikely that the "face" of the home is the back of the house. 2.2 However, in some other countries especially out-skirts away from the city centre; some homes may even have their facing direction; say at the back of the home e.g. a beautiful patio, dinning area looking towards a beautiful lake etc... 3. Thus, one has to make sure where is one's "facing direction". And as pointed out above; may not always be at the frontage. 4. NOW: Assuming, the main (front) door is the frontage; in my opinion, a Feng Shui expert would say; tilting the main (front) door is only TEMPORARY. Ultimately, it is still the traditional facing direction i.e. most likely standing inside the house looking out of the front door (irreguardless) whether you had tilted the front door or shifted it to the side of the home. 5. The key success factor in getting the Flying star facing and sitting direction correct is about : where the most "yang qi" comes into the home. And this is the key reason for the Flying star. 6. I repeat: Flying star is about determining where is (are/was /were) the opening or openings where "air or wind" could come into the home. And from this; we determine the Flying Star. 7. Thus, what you mentioned; changing the facing direction and then "pretend" to or "pyschologically" changing the Flying star to fit what one want's to hear is = NOT REAL. This is unfortunately; not the way Flying Star Feng Shui is / was / were designed for. 8. Thus, overall; this is like in the wildest dream: getting the earthquake to shift one's home so that the orientation SEEM's good on paper. This is frankly, akin to bluffing one's self! This is only self-defeating.

Based on the broad view of the google map; indeed your home from a MACRO level seems to fit the typical home at a T-junction. This is a fact. It is certainly good news to hear that on a MICRO level; the traffic flow is very minimal. And that your home is set back .... etc... Thus all these are added news. We don't have the privy of such an information earlier. Frankly, it is often not about very minimal flow of traffic. But rather; it's that the one unlikely chance that someone could be drunk or simply loose control of a vehicle and steam towards... kapum! ......that's all. Again, looking at your interior layout plan;will solid wall and gate; again a plus point. For example many homes in the US; only have a road kerb to deter a wondering vehicle. Left-hand and right-hand drive road also ... da da da di di di...

Other considerations: 1. Three-Chinese-coins EACH 1.1. Drawing a parallel; often, we hear of geomancers giving advice to tie three-Chinese ancient coins like those with wordings: Zhao Cai Jun Bao (Invite wealth - Bring in Treasure); 1.2. A common advise is to place this set of three coins into one's purse. &/OR 1.3. Stick these three coins side by side onto say a calculator &/OR 1.4. Place the string three coins into the cashier's drawer &/OR accounts book. 2. This is no different from placing the three-coins (of course without any string) just placed side by side; onto the floor. Thus if one steps on it; one is stepping on wealth. As opposed to the 10 emperor coins. 3. In the past, whenever a foundation e.g. a bridge or even some buildings are done; one hears that a child has gone missing. Most likely, the skull would end up at one of the "pillars" of the foundation. 3.1. Thus burying the Five Treasures is simply; e.g. if one has a rectangular plot and the building is rectangular in shape; coins or "treasures" are laid at all four corners of the rectangular plot plus at the centrepoint of the rectangle. 3.2. Cantonese dialect group considers the "Five spirits" important e.g. the five spirts are: that of the North, South, East, West and Centre GOD. 4. Toaist also uses the Treasures concept. Such as the "Eight Treasures". And often, the eight treasures are often displayed : 4 by 4 on each side of a Toaist temple. The five treasures is also one the ideas or symbolism. 5. Placement of coins - thingy is more of symbolism and/or belief. Then say scientific form of Feng Shui.

These are some considerations:- 1. Symbolism:- 1.1. A set of three-coins EACH 1.1.1 Under the Flying Star association: number #3 represents wood element 1.1.2 And as the coins are suppose to be made of metal (copper); 1.1.3 Thus a set of three-coins EACH symbolises wealth : where metal destroys wood to create wealth (under the Five Elements concept). 1.2. A set of 10 Emperor coins 1.2.1 Thus a single row of 10 Emperor coins are often buried e.g. below the wooden door of the main door. Here, please refer to Part 2: showing a sheet containing the names of the ten emperors of the Chinese Qing (Ching) dynasty. 1.2.2. Thus when the coins are buried in a row; it symbolises continuity e.g. 10 emperors of the Qing dynastic implies a long reign by them. And it also symbolises: a continous string of wealth and longevity (long reign via the Qing dynasty). 2. Thus, based on the above argument, it is not prudent to separate them out into7 emperor coins and 3 others (a set of three coins each). Thus, best to bury the 10 coins at the main entrance. 3. And a set of three coins EACH can be buried (in any multiples of three.) Here, again there are no rules set in concrete. 3.1 As STEPPING on three coins each represent wealth; often, immediately after the main door;a set of three coins EACH (more no issue) is buried into the floor before the tiles are laid. The idea, here is that when we step into the house, and say if we step on a set of three coins (placed side by side) it symbolises stepping on wealth - coming into the home. 4. The concept of "Five treasures". Again the set of three coins can be placed at all four "corners" of the home and one set in the middle of the home. For example, much like the boundary of a country, a home usually should have "four corners or more". Thus, one corner is the far end of say the living room corner; the other end is the master bedroom and it's furthest corner; and other corners. This represents placing wealth at "North, South, East, West and Centrepoint". Each room can if one wants to; place the "five treasures". 5. As I have emphasised earlier; there are no hard or fast rule; some get help to identify the 10 emperor coins and then bury them (standing outside of the house) looking inwards from the 1st Qing emperor placed on the right most to the last Qing emperor to the left most. Here, it coincides with the traditional way of reading text from left to right. Again, if random order; still ok. 6. There are more rulesets. Best to seek advice from your geomancer.

These are some information:- 1. Do take note that all the coins that we purchase in most of the shops are considered as "replica" coins. We can say that the coins are non-geniune. 2. Majority of the coins are considered as "replica-ancient" Chinese coins and metallic in nature often containing copper and some other mixed alloy e.g. bronze etc.. 3. When purchasing such "replica" coins; best to purchase coins with metallic content such as those mentioned under Para 2. There are some coins which are made from plastic. Don't buy these for coin laying procedure. 4. Other civilizations mint coins that usually have a sidewith the head: such as an emperor or even a king or queen as in the UK coins - currently with Her Royal Highness Elizabeth Regina II. 5. Thus, such coins can easily be differated with : Heads side = the side with a figure head on it. And the reverse is automatically called the Tail-side. 6. All Chinese ancient coins have: ONE side = Wordings. And the reverse side = scripture / picture or even the Eight trigram. 7. Technically, we may call the wordings side perhaps = HEADS. My argument is that in a specific dynastic; the wordings would signify the emperor's reign. So, call it heads. 8. In my opinion, automatically, the reverse with either pictorial scribbings or eight trigram = "flower side" perhaps should be called the Tail-side. 9. Chinese ancient coins have many designs. Some of the photos; can be found under this forum when I had visited the Shanghai museum a few years ago. 10. Usually wordings on the Chinese coins either refer to the reign of an emperor or is carved with auspicious sounding phases like: Zhao Cai Jun Bao = Invite Wealth; Bring Treasure. 11. Attached, please find the wordings on a sheet where ten coins representing each of the 10 Qing dynastic emperors - were suppose to be attached to the sheet. By the way, a few years ago this 10 set of coins sell for SGD $2.50. Today, you bought it for SGD $3.50. Blame it on inflation! To be continued.. Part 3... Good day mr lee, I read through the article u posted on location to bury the heaven coin is best to be at center of the main door. Am I right? And actually I bought total 10coins from bugis for 3.50. Can pls advise where else it it's best to place the remaining 7 cOins? Is it corner of kitchen? Dining? Living? Or bedroom? Or my weakest direction? Thanks so much for ur valuable advise.

Other considerations can be found at this link: http://forum.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm For example, it is never advisable to place a bed directly above a sewerage pipe. Thank you for sharing your picture. Honestly, in an ideal world, there wouldn’t be any sewer pipes, junctions, or manholes at all. However, in reality, especially in Singapore and many other countries, sewer manholes are often located at the front or back of the home. We have no choice, as these are determined by the developer. It would, of course, be better if they ran behind the home. In practice, please check how the sewerage pipe runs into your home. Ideally, it should not run beneath areas where someone may be lying down, such as the living room floor or a guest room on the ground level. Otherwise, no matter how much you wish or pray, the manhole cover won’t disappear. Even the “I Dream of Jeannie” genie would say, “Sorry … too bad … NEXT …”

These are some of the considerations: 1. Placement of coin(s) is an in-exact science. And there are no right or wrong technique of doing so. 2. The core idea is that of symbolism in custom (not Feng Shui). In that of "PLACING WEALTH" into one's home. 3. Thus, some Geomancers will advice a range of "ideas": 3.1. Some Geomancers say, simply scatter some coins in a random manner into the home. For example, prior to laying the top most level tile or flooring some coins; e.g. need not be "ancient" Chinese coins; can even be "left over" or "spare change" such as one cent coins or five cents or even larger denomination. 3..2. Another more systematic method is to lay coins at "specific" locations; in an orderly manner in a home where the tiles /flooring has not been laid yet. 4. Thus, if some one were to tell us that this method is wrong or not right is either egoistic or has only a one track mind. 5.As mentioned above, there is really no ONE correct method of the placement of coins. Just remember: it is the act of "literally" laying down or throwing coins into one's home: i.e. the concept of PLACING WEALTH into one's home - that's all. Nothing scientific or rocket science or must only be done a specific way. Part 2..... to be continued in the next message

A major key success factor is to apply Holistic Feng Shui. Such as http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks Applying proper Feng Shui is not about taking short cuts nor looking at or staring at the main door for an answer.

In my opinion, it is not necessary to say anything when sprinkling salt. ITS PURE COMMON SENSE Why we had never recommend sprinkling salt especially all over the house? With the exception that if you want, may consider only the toilets. Found this notice at several lift lobbies of your next door development - HDB Plantation Grange Blks 133A & 133B… recently T.O.P. ++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++ Notice to residents at HDB Plantation Grange during it’s T.O.P. In September 2023: Salts Sprinkled on Floorings We observed that some residents have sprinkled saits on the foors as part door opening ceremony. When salts are left unattended over time, it will melt and damage the floor tiles or vinyl floors. We would like to advise residents to quickly remove the salts from the floorings at the earliest opportunity. If you require any clarification, please visit Building Service Centre at BIk 133C or call us at + 65 xxxxxxx. Thank you. Source: Notice board at Blocks 333A and 333B HDB Plantation Grange

Always remember: Can a run-away car run amok and smash into the premises (garden) home and pose a problem?

Reference: http://geomancy.net/resources/yearly-forecast/fortunes-2011.htm Sickness Star this year is at South Misfortune/Sickness Star this year is at East Disputes/Quarrel Star this year is at North Education/Romance Star this year is at South-West Grand Duke this year is East, 90 Degree. - Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or disturbing him by having renovations. Location in Conflict is West. - Avoid having renovations done opposite the location in conflict. This year, homes sitting west facing East must take extra precaution. The trigger or fuse is to do major renovations at East. If so, dire consequences such as calamity and ultimate bad luck could occur for East facing homes. Sitting East facing West; should equally be concerned especially terrace homes.

Yes, always #5 (misfortune, sickness) and #2 (sickness) ; unless under Period 5; #5 is good while under Period 2; #2 is good. Unfortunately, tilting main door is often temporary: Ultimately, it will still be east. If there are areas in other parts of the home e.g. patio that has #8 or double #8; and if that sector is a location such as the living room; then spent more time or activity at that area. Another concept is; if there are other openings that are auspicious or better; then can close the main door when not in use.

Further to what I had mentioned; the chief concern really is if a run-away vehicle : should it plow thru into the home; what damage (and calamity) it may cause. As there is a higher probability of such a thing happening e.g. a runaway Toyota vehicle with stuck gas paddle or a drunkard. Thus, this is one of the reason for avoiding a direct path of "qi" towards the home such as from a T-junction.

Thanks for fixing the link. Now I can see it. Yes,in general, this may be considered as a classic case of a home at a T-junction. However, it also depends on a few major considerations: 1. Just imagine a run away car that slams into a property. Things like a left-hand or right-hand drive country; 2. Where is the main gate; 3. How large or small is the garden to the main door or face of the home; 4. Any openings directly facing the T-junction 5. Any road humps to slow down the car when approaching the T-juction etc....

1. Reference on the stove: Kitchen Stove & Moreor http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Kitchen_Stove_%26_More 2. The kitchen is the domain of the woman of the house. And under the Compass School, it should best sit and face one the the woman's best direction (if possible). 3. However, if based purely on Shapes and Form's Feng Shui; then what you mentioned is a key cardinal rule of having the stove against the wall: not only to prevent splatter but also avoid "wind vortex" that could cause the flame to spill towards one's clothing (if it is placed on an island) or even worse, extinguish the fire.. and let gas built up. 4. If a stove is to be placed on an island in the middle of the kitchen; then best to consider those electric ones or induction ones where flames does not come out of a hob. 5. A stove facing a refrigerator is OK. As a refrigerator is considered as belonging to the metal element. But avoid having the stove face a water position such as a sink. 6. In addition, it is best that the stove is separated by at least 12 inches from the sink. 7. Yes, as for the drain line, best not to have the stove sharing the same wall as the drain pipe. Allowing the sink to be there is fine.

Recently, I got lots of misses.. as they say a "miss (missed oportunity) is as good as a mile!"