Cecil Lee
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Do 'Follow the Leader' works ?
Further to what I had mentioned earlier, Car Crashes And Insurance Study:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=25002&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em Another link:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=29&mid=25126&new=), If you do a search, you should find more links.
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Do 'Follow the Leader' works ?
1. Please do a search at the top left frame of this forum for "red car" etc... 2. In the past, I had posted several write-ups that mentioned that insurance companies (societies) had statistics to show that red car was prone to more accidents than other colours. 3. In recent years, other studies had also shown that especially for countries may from time to time have poor visibility: e.g. fog; the other accident prone colour was "grey" colour. For example, grey colour may be less visible in the dark (as it matches the road) etc... 4. Nowadays especially for cars that are red, a third brake light is a must and most of the lights are brighter as compared to say a car manufactured in the 1960's, 1970's where the brake lights/lights cover may not be that clear. 5. Thus, without more detailed studies; can't really tell whether your accidents were coincidental or as a result of what you had mentioned.
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Do 'Follow the Leader' works ?
These are some of the considerations: 1. How accurate the "Follow the leader" depends on the person who prepare your ba zi chart and how well the person has analysed the information. 2. As unfortunately, even today, I strongly believe that 6 out of 10 geomancers may get your ba zi analyised wrongly. 3. Caveat emptor whenever a person consults a geomancer who sells products. 4. Here, many such unscrupulous geomancer would try to push their commercial products in the name of Feng Shui. 4. As these geomancers knows that he/she can make a huge profit margin in addition to the fees charged for consultation. Or they may bait their clients by having very low consultation fees but male huge profit margins. 5. Thus, even today, 8 out of 10 geomancy sites make it their aim to sell modern commercial products in the name of "Feng Shui". 6. And many people have discovered to their horror of "you must place this painting on this wall". Why do I buy this painting. The geomancer would say : come to my shop to buy it sort of thing. 7. From what you wrote; looks like even if you could not affort the more expensive stone; your still co-erced into buying a ruby. 8. Car colour = red .... will be continued in the next reply.
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Missing corners in my potential home
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Activate both water stars in adjoining palaces?
In my opinion, it is better to activate a water position at the frontage of the apartment; Since there is already a large body of moving water in your apartment; actually, whether water flowing left to right or right to left have a bearing to the apartment. Plus whether it is flowing parallel to the home (apartment block) or "slicing" it also matters. If the water flow is correct, (this needs some investigation) then an additional water feature at your water #1 star location may not be necessary. Thus it depends. activating a water feature at the central palace depends also. As sometimes a water position at the central palace is akin to the iching concept of water = difficulty. And sometimes a water postion at the central palace is trapped or causes "difficulty".
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Missing corners in my potential home
In my opinion, from the rough sketch, sometimes what may seem to look like a missing corner (s) may instead be a protusion. I may be wrong, as this sketch does not show the interior layous especially of the ground floor. But , if one look closely at the 2nd storey layout plan, to me, this may be the actual profile to be used for both the ground level and 2nd storey. If so, then that small squarish protusion at the ground level could instead be a protusion.
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Is this bad feng shui?
In my opinion, if your office is on the 17th storey, the external building (and it's spine) and the mrt tracks are not considered a poison arrow or a sha qi. In fact, if there is really a threat, it could be the lamp post as shown in the attachment - especially for lower floors. Since you are at 17th storey, it is impossible for this lamp post to be a poison arrow. Concentrate on improving the Feng Shui of the interior of the office, instead.
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Fireplace in center of home
In my opinion, these are some of the considerations: 1. Currently at this stage, it is anyone's guess whether it is good or bad. 2. As Feng Shui has it's tools to analyse such things. 3. Thus your statement is currently a question-mark. 4.You may choose to do nothing; and there are no major issues; if it ain't broken don't fix it.
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I'm confused (Timely & Untimely Stars)
Frankly, as Rome was not built in a day; D.I.Y. (do it yourself)Feng Shui is equally no one-night stand type of thing. If Feng Shui or fung sway is so easy.. then it would not be fung seoway already. If you are up to studying or understanding Feng Shui, you really need to... spent lots of effort learning it... Cheers!
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Bed-head against a solid wall
1. In my opinion, although not common; but have come across such a situation. 2. There were also geomancers that ask their clients to literally place the bed-head against a fullwindow as they were applying Eight House Feng Shui. 2.1. What you mentioned has more to do with pschology then anything else. Some people may feel uneasy or feel unsecure as they may feel that someone may be peeping into their bedroom - even when the entire windows are opaque. 3. Froma Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, your bed-head is still against a solid wall - good or OK. 4. Furthermore; in a sense; more light can pass thru that specific bedroom. If it is not direct sunlight; e.g. light filtering in is good.
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which is more powerful?
These are some considerations:- 1. In my opinion, your question is like ebony and ivory: 20 year or annual (full stop). 2. There are a-lot of considerations even if one wants to say which is more powerful. 3. As mentioned under Para 2, there are indeed ALOT of other considerations. Thus for annual or annual cures, it depends on individual homes and the result may not be similar for every Tom, Dick or Harry. Other factors include: Heaven luck, man or human luck factors, philantrophy, education da da da .de de de da da... 3.1. In theory, of course, based on the most timely stars, logically, an academic would claim that annual is "more powerful". Even so, this is considered short term as it is 1 year or LESS. After that KAPUT! 4. Location, location and location. There are many people who have not even heard of such thing as Flying stars or even the annual stars. Yet, they have good Feng Shui. 5. Geomancers if we continously tout annual stars are "more powerful" would be filthy rich! 5.1. Just imagine, every year, I have 500 more clients. And just 10 percent take up my annual service; on top of existing clients... 5.2. In my opinion, for every new 1,000 clients; only 15 or less may consider an annual review. So "how powerful is the annual assessment if few take up such a service". They may DIY, but very few would do it religiously year after year. 6. Go check how a geomancer uses the 20 year flying star to balance a home. 7. Like I mentioned, results of say using the annual star may not be the same for everyone. One simple example is: some homes have excellent Flying stars while others have what we call many sectors scattered with bad stars all over. 8. In conclusion: IT DEPENDS!
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Stove facing directly entrance of the kitchen
These are some of the considerations: 1. Besides the stove directly facing the kitchen entrance; does it face e.g. the main entrance door or a bedroom door? (It is also inauspicious if it faces an altar) 2. If the stove faces the kitchen entrance ONLY; and for practical reasons, one cannot relocate the stove; then; at least this is not as bad as above Para 1. 3. Thus, what could be worse especially with Para 1. 4. Frankly, for practical reasons, most of us don't always open and close the kitchen door on a daily basis. 5. Furthermore, in a proper Feng Shui audit, the ba zi of the female of the house is looked at in relation to the position of the stove. And sometimes relocating the stove could inadvertently place it at an inauspicious location/direction.
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office seating position
Ask any billionaires and many still live in the same home where they prospered. Unfortunately, many call themselves millionaires but literally, all their money is borrowed from the bank and many even have their homes mortgaged. Billionaires don't change their desk positions seasonally. So, do you want to follow the filthy rich or the DOGS?
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office seating position
These are some of the considerations:- 1. Even for highly successful companies; how often in reality the boss changes his/her seating positing within their room? 2. You see, contrary to (some) hazy belief; if the boss does not change their seating positing or have you seen a boss table on a rotating floor? Yes or No? 3. Next year, instead of you the individual; the sector to be-careful off is the East direction. As this happens to be the location of Tai Sui (Grand Duke) and coincidentally the Five Yellow (misfortune cum sickness) sector. For many so long as one does: "Touch" or "Disturb" that sector is good enough. 4. In the army we have the top brass (Officers) and the grass (ordinary solidiers). And frankly, there is no widespread top brass level people moving their tables and chairs, yearly. 5. Nowadays, I just shake my head... people never did this in the past, and "you" come along and set a new precedence. Usually, I have only this to say " too bloody free and nothing better to do is it?" 6. For example, go take a look at all the cabinet ministers, big bosses; go ask them: do you change your desk position every year. Most likely you will get this comment: Hey you sao (crazy) already or not? 7. Please either do something more productive with your life or simply don't do anything is even better than changing the direction of your table. The biggest joke could be having one's table to the back of the room (if one has a private office room at all).
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I have five claws.. you only have four claws....
A dragon with five claws is reserved only for the Chinese Emperor. While a prince may wear clothing with a dragon motif but with only four claws.
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Part I - Facing direction of a home
Dear Anon & Emily, 1. Certainly, this is one of the most debated topics in Feng Shui. 2. To help address this issue, I want to cover several key points so that by the end, everyone has a clearer understanding. 3. It’s important to understand concepts such as: 3.1 Facing and sitting directions 3.2 The "Mouth of the House" 4. These two concepts are closely related. 5. In most cases, the main entrance of a landed property is considered the "mouth of the house" because it faces the frontage. This is usually the door we first see and enter when approaching the home from the road. 6. However, some landed properties have their main entrance located on the side of the house. For example, after entering the property, the main door may be situated on the side. If a row of houses shares this same side entrance, or if the main door directly faces another property nearby, it's better not to use this door as the main entrance. Instead, it’s recommended to identify the true frontage of the home. This is similar to certain apartments we may have visited or lived in. 7. The entrance to the house is important in Feng Shui, as it is believed to be the point where positive energy, or Qi, enters and influences the overall atmosphere inside. 8. On a piece of land, the main entrance is often called the "mouth of the house." However, it’s the combination of the main entrance and features like windows at the front that help determine the facing direction. 9. The facing direction is the way from which most air, or Qi, enters the house. You can think of it like sitting in a convertible—with the air flowing towards your face. This main flow of Qi helps us identify the facing direction, which is the central idea behind facing and the mouth of the house. 10. Once you determine the facing direction, it’s easy to identify the sitting direction, as it is directly opposite the facing direction. Continued under Part II... Warmest Regards, Cecil +++ Summary The concepts of "facing and sitting directions" and the "mouth of the house" are central in Feng Shui, determining how positive energy (Qi) flows into a home, with the main entrance playing a crucial role in identifying these directions for optimal harmony. Key Takeaways - The main entrance, often called the "mouth of the house," is key to how Qi enters and influences the home's atmosphere. - Correctly identifying the true frontage is important, especially if the main door is on the side or faces another property closely. - The facing direction is where most Qi enters, and once established, the sitting direction is directly opposite. - These concepts are closely connected and fundamental to proper Feng Shui practice.
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Toilet in excellent (NE) sector
Further to what I had mentioned:- 1. In the past, I mentioned, just imagine; you have a family of 8 adults and teenagers. 2. If you own a saloon car which may seat a maximium of 5 persons, tell me, how are you going to squeeze another 3 more family members into this saloon car? 3. Eight House theory is similar to this situation: Either you can or cannot. 4. Like the British always say: Bloody hell, then get yourself a large MPV that can seat 8 persons (full stop). 5. You can't just tie one family member on the roof, another stuffed into the bonnet and drag another family member right?
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Toilet in excellent (NE) sector
1. Check outthis link: The Three-Step-Approach 2. One must have a clear understanding of a specific concept. 3. For example, you are looking at the Eight House concept (Four Good/ Four Bad). 4. Even if you want to apply any concept; one must understand what is it's specific purpose and it's limitations. 5. For example, under this concept, even you bang your head against a wall; this concept has NO cure unless say the toilet is not there! Even ifone bangs one head and blood ooze out or even go into a coma, no use. 6. It is best to getall your facts correct else mightgo forPara 5. 7. I have mentioned many times, you may have toconsider The Concept of Maximizing MarksINSTEAD.
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House Flying Star
These are some of the considerations:- 1. A little knowledge or information is a dangerous thing. 2. One cannot eat and sleep on Flying Star alone. 3. Location, location, location. 4. It is fool hardy to post such a question and "demand" and answer like: WHY? 5. Don't you think that stating just a few lines and then imagine an answer just pops UP or OUT. 6. Do you know that an important ingredient missing here is things like what is the external picture like: many factors like, neighbours, frontage etc... 7. In the past, I mentioned that it is like; you barging into a doctors office and demand an answer! Just imagine, you did not go to the Triage which will investigate and even take x-ray photos etc... Do you know what the doctor will say if you do such things: GET OUT OF MY OFFICE! And go thru the proper channels! http://forum.geomancy.net/wiki/Feng_Shui_Triage
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Huge tree in the back
These are some considerations: 1. As you had mentioned, the oak tree is not in your property. 2. However, it becomes a threat only when e.g. standing inside the home (at an opening) e.g. such as an open window and /or main door and if one can see the trunk of the oak tree slicing towards such openings then this is considered as a poison arrow or sha qi. Thus this is considered as a threat. 3. The concept that if it cannot be seen, it no longer becomes a threat applies. Thus simple things like installing a blind or a day curtain may help to "blur" out the offending "object". 4. One of the "secret" weapons in Feng Shui are birds chirping around. Thus, some trees help to attract birds. 5. Another consideration is that a large tree often casts a huge shadow below the tree. And in land scare countries; like Singapore, where some homes have a small compound, such a huge tree makes the home look very yin or dark. And often it can pose a nuisance to neighbours as the tree sometimes extend towards neighbour's homes.
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broken fu lu shou
These are some of the considerations based on belief and symbolism:- 1. Only display the standard set of three. 2. If your replacement set is identical; then you can always throw away the other two and safe keep (in a store room or cabinet) the remaining one. 3. So far, I have yet to see someone display more than the required set of three.
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Acquiring raw land oversea
In my opinion, majority of the home especially the frontage and main body of the site is rectangular in shape; this is a plus point. From a Feng Shui point of view; a home built on this plot of land may not be an issue; and if Feng Shui guidlines are used, more the better. Critical considerations are the drainage out of the property and any other poison arrow(s) in the present or future from things like lamp posts; neighbour's pointed roofs etc...
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What is my floor number?
These are some of the considerations:- 1. British English terms:- Ground Floor or First STOREY 2nd Floor or 2nd STOREY etc.. 2. Some architectural firms use US naming convention:- 1st Floor = Ground Floor 2nd Floor = 1st Floor (US uses FLOORs while UK traditionally USED to use STOREY.. perhaps, this has being "contaminated" by US language.) For example, UK uses flat. While US calls it apartment. 3. Thus in your case, since your country is Britain; then :- Ground Floor = 1st Storey and so on.. 4. From what I understand from you:- GROUND FLOOR (1st storey) = #01-xxx 1ST FLOOR (2nd storey) = #02-xxx etc....
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Acquiring raw land oversea
In my opinion, I really don't know where is the frontage of the property. It could be in the area marked as M.2269 or along the "Jalan" or road. Please see attachment. Anyway, it also depends on the external and internal layout plan / profile of a home. With such a property, it is best to maximize and/or reduce sha qi when building on such a plot of land.
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Designer Home: Design 1st Feng Shui 2nd...
A nice flowing curvy home: Design takes precedence over other factors. Simply "a designer. This brings me fond memories of the 1950's and 1960's type of out-of-the box smooth flowing design. P.S. Location of home: Eastern Part of Singapore : in Siglap area.

