Cecil Lee

#9 is considered as the Future prosperity star. But #9 = fire element. And under the Productive Sequence of the Five Elements concept; fire produces earth. (#5 is strong earth and #2 is weak earth). Thus, when combined together:- #9 with #5 with #5 or #9 with #5 with #2, spells trouble. Reference: http://talk.geomancy.net Mark T. wrote: Dear cecil, Thank you for your explanation. However, on your point no 1, you said i have to be aware of combination with 5, 2 or 9. Why 9? Isn't that a good star? My 5 this year flew to the laundry area, therefore, low activity. My 3 sits on the South side of a room which has been a wardrobe. The 2 goes to the NE, near the balcony, with only the Fish Tank and 2 gold fish residing there. Most activity is on the center, bedroom and the east where my study desk is.

1. Frankly, Geomancy is not a regulated "profession". In fact, in the past; it cannot be equated to professions like Accounting, Law or Engineering. 2. Today, this Geomany profession will never be equated to real professional bodies. 3. Many years back, especially in the 1970's to 1980's and in-fact as you had mentioned: Jeremy T. wrote: I heard from some mentioning never put the fish tank in the southern walls sector as it represents fire. 3.1. Many Geomancers still practise what we call it "kindergarten" Feng Shui. Where: North = water element. South = fire element. And they many have been practising this kind of kiddies Feng Shui, today! 3.2. In my opinion, for those seeking out a Geomancer, and if the geomancer mentions = South is fire thus avoid a water position, there than - better think "thrice" before enaging the geomancer. 3. In the past, I was shocked to hear that : Since Singapore is at the South, we should not have water at all! My Gosh! No wonder, in the past, water for filtering has to be piped to Singapore! Wow! 4. Many years back, an Indian doctor wrote to this forum for advice. He wanted to apply "learned" forum of Feng Shui. For example, in the past one of the most famous works is the "Gray's anatomy" showing all details of our human body. 5. Feng Shui depends very much on the practitioner. As we all know, our heart is located precisely at a location, our lungs are where it is. Our heart have specific arteries and pumps. 6. Check out Feng Shui with different practitioners and one can even get 10 different answers! One Geomancer may say that one's heart is where your stomach is. Another may say that it is at one's liver location etc... 7. How did all the Great Feng Shui Masters of the Past Learn & Practise their Feng Shui? 1. All Great Feng Shui Masters of the past, are all humans, like you and me! 2. In the past, many Feng Shui Masters learn Feng Shui from various books and also through their experience. 3. What is common amongst all the Greatest Feng Shui Masters was that they practice Feng Shui with an open mind, willing to learn and their key success factor is to apply what they felt could work most of the time and discard those theories or concepts that don't work most of the time. 8. All the Classical works on Feng Shui has never used products such as crystals or many of the commercial products found today! In fact, our grand-parents time, crystals were not even invented, then! Feng Shui is about our earth luck and how best we can harmonise ourselves to our environment. Thus many of the products have no magical properties. And the sellings are only trying to enrich themselves since these products are highly marked-up with very high profits to be made. 9. In "silly" Singapore;in my opinion, 8 out of 10 Geomancers are con artists.. who prey on one's greed; as a result enriching themselves by conning people into buying useless in the name of Feng Shui products. 10. Caveat Emptor - let the buyer beware! 11. Not all Geomancy companies or personalities are equal. 12. In fact, just recently, one of my clients, said that they had previously engaged a geomancer. The geomancer came to their home (one visit only) scribbled on a piece of layout and was no longer contactable!I kept this ineligible layout plan. As a reminder never to provide such a service! (It is not professonal to post it in the forum - just use your imagination...) http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Image:Greatest-fs-masters.gif

1. In my opinion, the strongest influence are "family pressures". In the past, it could be the matriarch of the family - the eldest family member e.g. the grand mother or the great grand mother who has the final say. 2. Thus if the hierachy top down says No, it means totally NO! 3. In modern times; so long as both immediate families understand - reasonable explanation; and accept it, then go ahead... with it. 4. The reason why there is no issue with marriage in most years other than preferences such as dislike of Tiger year etc... is that one should select good dates or auspicious dates. 5. Thus, look at it this year, even if we are in a Tiger year;as thereare different days for different animal signs. For example, today can be aday for the goat, thusit does not mean that every day under theTiger sign is a tiger day. Anonymous wrote: Hi Master Cecil/Robert, My fiancee and I (both born in Year of Goat) are considering marriage in the Year of the Tiger. There has been hearsay that one should avoid marriage in Year of Tiger if possible. Please share with me your advice. Thank you.

In 1631, Shah Jahan of the Mughal empire was griefstricken after his thrid wife Mumtaz Mahal, died during the birth of their fourteenth child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the Taj Mahal began in 1632, one year after her death. Themain mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden with the reflecting pool were finished five years later. This is one of the first condo, that highlights that it has reflecting pools. (By the way) the pools are too shallow even for babies or kiddies to wade in. More likely, it is just nice for froggies... Other famous examples of reflecting pool:-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflecting_pool

Ferraria Park Condo, recently TOP this year (2009). There are concerns of high slope at Blocks 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 with stacks facing this high slope (wall) especially for lower units or ground floor units. In my opinion, there is sufficient space between the high wall (which is more than 100 metres between the Personal Enclosed Space of each of the ground floor units to the wall. Thus, there is sufficent "collection" of qi flow. The only drawback is that cars entering the condo has to pass thru these units to get in (and out) of the car park. They will most likely turn the road into a "one way" allowing vehicles to enter the basement and exit on the opposite side.

Generally, one has to be on the cautious side: 1. Be aware of where the #5's are. (or any combinations of #5 with #2 with #9) 2. The three "problematic" stars are #5 , #2 and #3. Especially so if the month stars are within those sectors. 3. Of course, you can tap the good #8's (Mountain or Water stars) depending on which sector(s) they are under.

1. What I had mentioned earlier is based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. And Flying Star is totally different area i.e. I am relating it to the concept of the "White" tiger at West of the plot of land. 2. And the above concept is distinct from the Flying Star Feng Shui. Bear in mind that : It is not like changing the "face" or facing direction and Para 1, disappears totally or it will go away.

1. For sure, this home is not at a "T" Junction. 2. It depends on whether it is a Period 6, 7 or 8 home. And many other factors...

1. Purely from a Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is considered inauspicious. 2. This concept is based on the "East Dragon" and especially more towards: the "White Tiger" concept. 3. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is not good to have an "open" mouth somewhat circular or looks like a hungry tiger's mouth. And since this home is facing SW, the water retention pond is considered as at the West side of the home - ie. the "white tiger's domain. 4. Just imagine, a tiger's mouth is always open "hungry" ... 5. Thus in general, even if the home is considered facing a favourable direction under Period 8 : SW, the prime concern here is the external Shapes and Forms Feng Shui - prevails.

I will return to the Far East! While you get lost and go back to Far West! Please!!!

Your question was whether the MRT tracks pose a sha qi or poison arrow: 1. I mentioned that based on the top-view; plus the distance of the MRT tracks to your Block 123; it does not seem to pose any Shapes and Forms issue. 2. The only issue is "noise pollution". And this relates more to do with human factors ... noise to some people especially frequent rumbling noise of trains passing by may not appeal to some people. 3. In addition, two other blocks act more like a "inverted" sub-woofer effect. 4. In addition, in my opinion, there are more curves in our LRT stations than the more gentle curves on our MRT stations. Anonymous wrote: Thanks once again for your prompt reply... pardon me, I don really understand below sentence quoted: 1. In my opinion, between the devil and the deep blue sea; between MRT stations (other than the Circle line); the tracks of the MRT stations are generally quite "straight" especially those elevated lines.... Compare this with the LRT tracks..... Now your question suddenly jump into a totally new topic or area:- Does it has to depends on the tenant 'BA ZHI' also? And for my house, can I install ceiling fan at my living hall? Thank you so much. Ideally, one should not the the fan blade when one stands at the main door looking inwards of the home. It is akin to a blade slicing towards one's body. Of course, one should also consider how suitable a person to a home.

1. In my opinion, between the devil and the deep blue sea; between MRT stations (other than the Circle line); the tracks of the MRT stations are generally quite "straight" especially those elevated lines.... Compare this with the LRT tracks..... 2. The only good thing is that LRT runs on soft tires Slower speed and less "imposing"...

I have posted the link. And it so happens that your block of flat is also within the Tropica Springs ... Modena:- 1. The track is very close to being parallel to one side of your block. 2. Only pity is the two blocks : 122 and 120 will channel "noise pollution" towards your block. 3. I have personally heard the noise of mrt trains... in a HDB flat that is quite a distance from the MRT track... 4. Sha Qi from the physical track? No! As the track is quite parallel to your Block 123. 5. Noise pollution.... " Hell! YES, YES, YES, YES!"

1 picture tells a thousand words. 2 or more pictures, several thousand words. Only a few lines of text : I really cannot figure - the situation. I believe, even a whole paragraph does not beat - a picture.

1. Frankly, in Singapore, majority or literally all the MRT tracks are often running parallel to blocks of flats especially Condos and HDB's (government housing development board flats)and buildings. 2. Even in Simei, two condos have units running parallel to the MRT tracks. For example: Tropica Springs and Modena:- http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_21319/travel_site_1/ 3. In fact, several years back one of my clients had a unit in Tropica Springs parallel to the MRT track. What is more "disturbing" is literally the daily "noise" pollution from the MRT trains. 4. In fact, many HDB flats are buffered by multi-storey car parks. Please refer to the above link. It shows Multistorey car park Block 248 is buffering many HDB flats. 5. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, so long as the tracks do not curve into or slice towards the apartment blocks and if it runs parallel, there is no poison arrow or sha qi, here. Thus only "noise pollution". 6. I was surpised to find that the Tropica Springs unit was not immune to the sound; the sound from the tracks is pentrating into the units. 7. Even many HDB flats that don't face the MRT tracks but inner e.g. Woodlands Drive 75 area, also get to heard the penetrating sound or noise from running MRT trains. 8. The Metropolitan condo that recently TOP in Redhill area:- http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_5938/travel_site_11443/ A few months back, I was at one of the units facing the MRT track. The developer provided double glazed windows, but still the sound from the daily commute of MRT trains is still irritable. And in this illustration, the MRT tracks is slightly curved "slicing" towards units on the same level as the MRT tracks. Distinctively, this is a knife slicing towards the development. 9. This reminds me of one of the largest Fast Food chain in Singapore (McDonalds). Their HQ is at the 2nd level of Kings Albert Park... When the overhead bridge was completed, it slices towards their head quarters - and it had affected their operations and income. I was tasked to look at the Feng Shui of it. The Anak Bukit Flyover Expressway had affected McDonald's 2nd Storey Operations where the Management staff are at:- http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel/travel/travel_id_4707/travel_site_109741/ These are some of the examples of Shapes and Forms Feng Shui

The move-in procedures can be found under this link:- http://info.geomancy.net Just select the correctlink and print it out. David Y. wrote: Dear Master, I have selected Nov 11 to move into my new house.Can you advise what i should do or bring during move in.Pineapple, oranges,gold etc??Do i need a stove to walk in. Would appreciate your advice. Thanks David

Anonymous wrote: We are about to buy a new home. The house is facing SW. The backyard is slopping up away from the house. 1. I hope got what you mentioned correctly. You are saying that the backyard is higher than the house? If so, strictly based purely on Shapes and Forms, it is akin to a mountain (tortise side) at the back of the home - which is generally good. Anonymous wrote: In front of the house on the SW side, there is a 1-acre storm detention pond. Does the storm detention pond pose any harm to the residents of the house? Thanks. 2. Seriously - a picture tells a thousand words. And these two sentences, ain't going to help .. one bit. Chinese saying "catch-no-ball, here"

1. A water feature that contains all five elements is suppose to create a balance of the five elements in a specific sector. But both in theory and at the same time the optimium consideration for a water feature. 2. However, in the past, a water feature is often used:- 2.1. A water feature with specific number of fishes especially "GOLD" fish : 7 gold-fish and 1 black gold fish is used to disarm bad qi areas that has either #5 or if there is a lamp post facing a window of a home and this is or was used to that effect. 2.2. For wealth: Nowadays, today, especially if the sector is SW (under the current 2004 upto 2023) a water position at SW is suppose to help tap the "indirect-water wealth" location. And more often, it can also be e.g. a 2ft by 2ft or 3or 4 ft vessel with just a water pump to act as a water position. 2.3. A swimming pool: Literally, a swimming pool or most swimming pool does not have all five elements in it. For example, how do you add earth in a swimming pool i.e. mud or sand in a pool? etc.. 3. In many cases, a water position (as mentioned under Para 2.2.) is good enough for a "wealth" location. While certain elements may be needed for an unbalanced sector e.g. Para 2.1. 4. The sample you had shown is perfectly good choice especially for generally the SW sector or it fits the requirements for the sector even if you throw mud or sand or plants in a water feature. It is still a large water feature by any standards.... here, it is the majority = water position that counts. Not how many leaves there are needed or not need in this water position.

You can also find an illustration, here:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-face.htm

1. You can check out this link:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=23&mid=6723&new= Mole on the upper side of the nose denotes lust and extravagance. Moles on the left side of the nose (middle) indicate a changeable nature. An untrustworthy but lucky person who should be bewares of falls. Moles on the right side of the nose (middle) shows a great traveling urge, an outdoor occupation involve plenty of movement. Mole on the tip of the nose indicates a sincere friend though very outspoken. A mole on the nostrils is a sign of a rover. 2. In the past, a piece of one's hair is used to tie onto the mole. In a few days time, the mole would drop off and later on, it seems that there is no unsightly marks. Nowadays, best to seek professional help e.g. cosmetic surgeon of sorts.

1. Yes, if the tree is exactly at the front door; it is symbolic of a "butter" knife slicing your main door. 2. Good news or bad news? If the tree is relatively young i.e. not taller than 1 metre, there is some reprieve for the immediate. Wait until it grows taller, thicker than it becomes a real threat! 3. Last resort? One "noisy" option is to hang a wind chime at the frontage - in-front of the main door. Another alternative option is placing a concave mirror above the main door. 4. As you had mentioned, Para 3 need not happen if the tree does not appear, ..there....

This comes under symbolism in Feng Shui. For example, the main entrance door is considered an important item or "entity". Thus, if there is a a water pipe with openings that flow right in front of the door, this is considered as inauspicious. Thus, if one stands at the main door especially looking out and see "symbolically" any water dripping and running "off" that door, this is considered inauspicious. This is similar to a flight of steps leading down to another storey : immediately facing a unit. Here, it symbolises wealth leaking out of the place be it a home / office / factory unit...

1. Further to what I had mentioned, simply just look at this attached pdf file: Sample Male person. In the above file, go to Page 4:- This sample persons best sleeping directions are:- Between: North (337.5 to 22.4) = Health South-East (112.5 to 157.4) = Longevity And his Best work or study directions are:- Between: E ast (67.5 to 112.4) = Excellent South (157.5 to 202.4) = Prosperity 2. Essentially, it is good to plot a Flying Star Chart in addition to the Ranking(s) I mentioned in the last recent message. To see which facing direction has a better Flying Star chart - especially for professional Feng Shui - assessment.

1. Please note that if you are an East group person; North, South, SE and East belongs to your group. 2. Thus SE is or has never "belonged" to the West group. To clarify: NE, NW, West and SW belongs to the West group. 3. Please note that there are so levels of priorities:- 4. If based purely on Flying Star Ranking:- Ranking ====== 1SW facing 2 NE facing 3South 4 East / West or NW or SE depending on the Flying Star Period of construction 5 North 5. Thus, try not to be mistaken that SE = West group. It has and never was nor belong to the West group person??

You can use the following articles as a guide in understanding what is the "facing" and "sitting" director of a home:- Part I = Facing Direction of a home:-http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15672&new= Part II = Facing Direction of a home:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15673&new= Anonymous wrote: Does this means that the house should be SE facing house or located in SE sector of a city, etc. Frankly, if one were to look at it from a macro perspective of Feng Shui : your statement above is not wrong. It is considered NICE-to be located in a SE sector of a city. This is still correct. BUT, but, but, but, but... this is not the key essence in the Flying Star Feng Shui were it is used to calculate and thus tap upon the most "yang" qi = mouth of a home. Thus it is much easier to localise it to the micro Feng Shui i.e. SE facing homes. Since both of you belong the East group; generally, South and SE are considered suitable to an East group person.