Cecil Lee

Dear Sophia, Under symbolism in Feng Shui, 6 represents "Big metal". And six coins literally represent = big metal. And in Feng Shui, "big metal" is used to neutralise sha qi such as #5 misfortune, sickness or #2 sickness or #3 bad wood (disputes quarrels). Thus 6 coins = "big metal" is akin to " the mother of all general cures" afflicting a location that may or going to have #5, #2, #3 as an example. For #5, sometimes #6 metal may not be enough. that is why sometimes a wind chime is introduced or a constant chiming grand father type of clock is used. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jac, The most crucial fundamental issue would be to try to avoid direct afternoon sun coming into especially the master bedroom or other bedrooms and even the living rooms. Often, the last few units available, are not taken up because it is "facing" directly or indirectly the afternoon sun. Next, try to find a home that fits your ba zi e.g. the eight house concept. For Edelweiss, often, if one buys directly from the developer, these are "left over units". same rule applies to checking out each unit since, not all units are similar or identical. For Starville, if I am not wrong, these units literally got to see the "stars" since majority or all the units are facing other development blocks. For example, this is similar to some HDB apartments such as those in Punggol where one literally sees another "unit" from another development. In my opinion, other than location factor, I would not personally like to stay, here. Especially it is very common in Singapore for neighbours to hang their laundry out -- very unsightly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, When drawing a map or physically at the moment, it is not feasible to move the "qi of the centrepoint" since this is suppose to be the centre-of-gravity. Looks like you have to live with this wall. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Ideally, this is not good. But, I know of many new developments or a few developments that are already 4 to 5 years old with a toilet above the entrance e.g. Corporation Drive townhomes. But, fortunately, better Feng Shui was practised to redress any other leaks. In my opinion, a toilet above is not the best. But, it can be considered as one major leak. Therefore, if possible a home should not have more than 3 or more of such leaks else it may give riseto problems. Usually, also, it is best that the home "fits" the ba zi of the breadwinners. If so, thesewould lead to fewer leaks. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glen, One should take it more as a decoration. More importantly, when planting a tree, avoid having it slice thru-into any of the windows of the home or the main door. A test of this is to stand inside the home i.e. at the window looking out or the main door. The lone tree should not be in direct view of either of the windows or main door. If not, it ends up as a threat to the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Havingred roof tilesis acceptable. As it is close to the orange or clay tiles we commonly see on a roof. When we have a red roof tiles, it does not really mean that the roof is totally considered as a fire house. This is because of other interactions e.g. the colour of the exterior walls. For example, if the colours of the exterior walls are white: Then under the destructive cycle of the Five elements concept,white = metal element. And here, fire is used to destroy fire. The end result is the production of "wealth." Thus,it is acceptable to have red roof with white exterior. In a second example, what happens if the exterior walls are cream or beige or yellow? These colours cream, beige or yellow = earth element. Here, it is equally acceptable. Since under the Five elements concept, fire helps to fuel earth. Thus a harmonious combination. If you can my point, generally, the roof tiles should interact with the exterior walls. Thus another harmonious set of colours are Green exterior walls with Red roof. = OK or acceptable. But if the exterior of the house (walls)are painted blue, then the roof should not be red. A total mismatch. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, Thanks for the sketch. 1. For the lamp post, since it is at the edge or perimeter of your unit, it does not seem to be a threat. 2. For the cluster of thin trees, this is OK. 3. But for the single 1 tree, it pose a threat. Fortunately, since it is at one side or overlooking one side glass panel, it is simple to "correct", since most of us use a set of curtains and often, the curtains can be drawn to just block the view of this lone tree. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Weiqi, Shapes and Forms Feng Shui:- Yes, if possible, it is best to avoid having a water position at the centrepoint of the home - as this may affect one's finance. (Shapes and Forms consideration. Flying Star Feng Shui:- This is especially so for Period 8 homes or homes born, or had a major renovation done on or after 2004. Under Flying star Feng Shui, the base star at the centre-of-the-home is #8. And since this is an auspicious mountain star "earth" element: a water position, here will inevitably drown the auspicious #8 for the period. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pam, From your sketch: 1. The specific property is not at the "worst" end of the cul-de-sac. 2. Imagine a "knife", it's edge or blade slices more distinctly to (especially) the opposite propertyof Para 1. 3. However, at a cul-de-sac, no matter where a home is, where preferably, the main door should not be direclty facing the cul-de-sac. Where possible the main door is often at the side of the home or a car park leading into the home. And the main door is e.g. on the "left side" of the home. This is to make sure that there is no "possibility" of any threats to the main entrance. Besides the above, of-course usual things like drainage? The drainage such as a large drain behind the house is not that auspicious, is there any lamp post slicing the main door or windows.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pam, Yes, this is one option. But from past experience, it may not be that effective especially with regards to the Flying Star Feng Shui. Since, often, the facing direction is the frontage and the sitting is directly opposite this. It has more to do with the Eight House theory. Where, we can kill two birds with one stone. For example, if the main door is at NE. Tilting it, to the favourable direction of the breadwinner is good - chiefly if we apply Eight House theory. For Flying Star Feng Shui, often, it is the location with most light or wind activity - and this is where we should determine where the "mouth" of the house is based on where the entire plot is "facing". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear David, Yesterday, I posted a reply to a question on house hunting i.e. a user is interested in a second floor or storey unit. From a Feng Shui point of view, one should consider if there are any "threats" if any to the unit. The threats could be simple things like a landscaped garden tall thin trees like palm tree(s),or a garden lamp post slicing into any of thebalcony, bedroom windows,bedroom balcony sliding windows. Therefore, the greatest threat would come from these and sometimes even walk-ways that has a shelter. Especially if the roofof the shelteror even a club-house roof - could sometimes slice lower floors. Therefore, the major threatscomesgenerally, from such directions. Usually in a condo i.e. facing pool, it isinevitable thatwe would have to face another block. Usually,this is quite common. Besides this, each facing directionor main door or facing or sitting direction for each unitcan be different.And thus, feng shui influences such factors. Other issues (usually non-Feng Shui) could be: 1. white ants or termites. Often, after a few years,without proper care some homes may be affected by termites especially lower floor areas. 2. In Singapore, often developers give a warrantly for1 or 2 to some 5 years on termites. But, nowadays, they do not give warrantly to "flying termites" those thatliterally fly into our homes and eat up our wood furniture etc... 3. Besides this, especially if one's home is facing a pool, often if we do not draw curtain or blinds, our home may "light up" like a christmas tree andothersiders can simply peer into our home. 4. Overall, there are few developments in Singapore that are 4 or 5 storey high. For example, Seletaris condo (freehold) is one good example where there are many ground floor units with their own Personal enclosed space or P.E.S. 5. Even, yesterday's reply i.e. many high rise apartments such as Ballota Park also do have ground floor units. 6. But, again, not from a Feng Shui perspective, in Singapore, it is common to find, upper floor neighbours throwing down cigarette butts and ashes and other "u.f.o" un-indentified-flying objects". Actually, if one chose a good development, a ground floor unit, is the next best thing to living in a landed property. This year, so far, even developments like The Sterling condo, has units that have PES, still available - because these overlook e.g.the entrance to the car park etc... In Singapore, areas to be extra careful of termites are: Pasir Ris area, St Michael's estate / whampoa, Bedok reservoir etc.... There are lots, lots more areas infested with termites especially if one lives very close-by to a canal. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ronald, Under Feng Shui, one possibility is based on symbolism i.e. especially in many instances where the door knobs "meet each other". Simply place a red dot e.g. at the key hole area on each door. Here, symbolically, when one close each door, "one could thus see "eye-to-eye" with each other. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Currently, the best units atGardens are those facing the main gate (pool) such as Blocks 3 or 7. These blocks are not affected by the temple. For example, the units under these blocks (facing Sin Ming Walk) are NE facing and very auspicious under current Flying star. If possible, avoid Block 1. And Block 9 (Winter) because of the afternoon sun. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Master Lee...Once again I turn to you for your honesty on the subject of feng shui. I've written in the past and respect your advise...... Thank you. Sincerely, Lee Waterman 25 February 2004 Respected Sir, Thank you a lot for this informative forum through which I have gained knowledge of trying to balance the elements in sector through flying star fengshui. I was fearful of flying of stars to period 8 but going through your forum eased my worry. Jagmukesh, 5 February 2004 " Found out this site not too long ago. Thank you and i really like your web site."Cindy Wong, Singapore, 20 September 2004

Dear Michelle, 1. Yes, looks like both units are affected by the afternoon sun. 2. Generally, usually it is the physical look at the prison that makes some uncomfortable. For example, the ballota park condo, where, the access road to/out ofthis condo is facing the prison "gate", even to the extent that I have clients asked me whether it is acceptable to have a prison so close-by. 3. To be truly honest, this is not a major issue. However, it is wise to choose an apartment that does not have a view of the prison. For the simple reason that future re-sale of this apartment can be pretty bad or no takers at all. 4. Otherwise, living close-by to a prison is of no issue. 5. For lower units, one has to extra careful of the landscaping of the condo. There are instances where palm tree(s) are planted such that when one looks out of the balcony or bedroom(s) facing it, there should preferably not be 3 palm trees. 6. As this is symbolic of holding three joss-sticks as those found giving respect to the dead - bad luck, here. 6. It is often very difficult to get the developer or Management corporation to remove it. The only last resort (I do not want to seem cruel is) to buy a bottle of bleach, and poison one of the trees. 7. Another cruel method but has severe repurcussions is to attach termites to these trees! (Joke). 8. Generally, these are my comments (without looking into the specific layout plan nor flying star chart of the specific home). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pam, 1. Given the unique nature of each home, it is inaccurate to generalize that all foreclosure homes have bad Feng Shui. 2. Unfortunately, business problems may not always be directly related to the Feng Shui of a home. Issues such as a flawed business model, poor marketing, or planning can also contribute. 3. Therefore, it is not always the case that foreclosure homes are the root cause of an individual's problems. 4. When dealing with a previously foreclosed home, it may be necessary to apply Feng Shui remedies more assertively to address any negative energy. 5. Even in homes that have not been foreclosed, it is important to check for significant structural issues that could impact Feng Shui. 6. Personal luck periods and the presence of multiple major leaks in a home can often lead to problems, based on my observations. 7. Some common major leaks include sloping land, unfavorable toilet locations, and negative Flying stars during qi transitions. 8. Pay attention to the centerpoint of the home, as the presence of certain elements like a staircase or toilet can have negative effects. 9. Additionally, it is essential for the Feng Shui of a home to align with the Ba Zi of the occupants to avoid financial distress caused by uncorrected major leaks. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ovidiu, Holistic Feng Shui takes into account many various factors which also includes the external environment. Primarily, a Feng Shui practitioner should use various tools or techniques to access the home. For example, often, most of us think that the most critical factor is the interior 4 walls of the home-itself. But a proper Feng Shui audit would include:- External environment assessment using Shapes and Forms Feng Shui: The landscape and the site The site and the building or home Here, both Shapes and Forms and Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying star is used. Thus, it would generally be naive for us to come to a complete conclusion after only using the Eight House theory. The above and other factors need to be taken into consideration. Other things include: checking for "leaks" in a home e.g. a main entrance door open directly to the balcony or opening etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear CJ, Frankly, there is no right or wrong answers, here. On a macro level, often, a developer or owner of the entire building may have it checked. Thus, a macro level Feng Shui is done e.g. the facing direction of the complex. Especially for landscaping of the surrounding land area of the complex e.g. water feature, landscaped rock / formation. In many instances, if one is merely a tenant, and hires a FS practitioner, then often, a FS practitioner may perform a micro level Flying star analysis instead of just taking the facing direction of the entire building. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cecil, Thanks for being a wonderfully helpful guy that you are! Really appreciate your patience! Amy Forum User 24 August 2004 Dear Master, I was studying feng shui for the past four years from various books written mostly by western authors. When I went thro' your website I realised that whatever I learnt was not accurate. Many of my doubts were cleared by information from your site and the promptly replied e mails. I am grateful for the assistance from you. Thank you once again for this wonderful site. Thnking You, Yours sincerely, Sulochana Iqbal 31 August 2004

Dear Michelle, Since you had mentioned that although the roof was put in Dec 2003, however, since the internal organs of the home have yet to be ready by then i.e. ready in 2004, it would be best to use the Period 8 chart. As you have also not even moved-in yet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pam, 1. In my opinion, what you had mentioned is not exactly true in all situations. 2. Since no two situations (or homes) are exactly the same, therefore, an appropriate term should be " It depends". This is also called situational approach towards reviewing each homes. 3. For example, I know of many homes in a cul-de-sac that has been properly "configured". For example, even if it is at a cul-de-sac, the frontage is usually a long driveway towards the "inner" part i.e. the main entrance or home is right "inside" this cul-de-sac. 4. In the past, I had posted a sample case study of a home at the cul-de-sac - somewhere close to Woo Mun Chew Road, Siglap, Singapore. 5. It is always best never to put a number behind each significance eg. T junction = 1 etc... 6. Becareful! This seems to be very common such as all Chinese are Yellow (chicken) or all blacks are..... 7. For example, I know of many cases in the educational field: for example, this boy at age 14 frequently fails his English paper. But one cannot simply place him last all his life! His boy later, works hard, and came out tops later in life! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Robert, Thanks so much for replying to my E-mail, all the advices and insights are worth much much more than the minimal money I paid. Thanks again for your help, and I will keep you posted for my progress. Yours Sincerely, Michelle Guo September 11, 2004 Hi Cecil, " Firstly, you have a very comprehensive website that is packed with so much info. It is very informative and it must have been a challenge to do so much.... " " Thank you so much for your reply to my questions. I am grateful to you for sparing your time our of your busy schedule to be so precise in your answers." Warm Regards Janalin Tan freelance writer Home Concepts Magazine, Singapore 18 June 2004

Dear Pam, Please refer to my previous message on this. Yes, Feng Shui does not know which is the facing direction. But rather, as mentioned in the earlier message, suppose if the living room or areas of activity are concentrated here, or there is a patio opened out from the living or even family room. These sort of activities, that make it pronounced that the home is facing the back. And where imagine, once we close the main entrance door, literally, we are not over looking this part of the home. But, concentrate our family activites at the "back". Usually, this should be planned inadvance when developing the home. But once developed and if happens that the living room etc.. are not placed here, than no-need to talk about it anymore. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pam, Please see below:- Generally, based on your description - i.e. comparision between these two homes, I would say your description of the gold-dust or the second home seems better:- Under commonsense approach to Feng Shui, also, this is quite rare, but -- remotely, if something do go wrong such as a land slide, then, such a home is not ideal. Land slide may never happen here, but there is always a remote possibility that cannot be discounted. Another sha qi or not favourable aspect of a home is to make sure that it is not exposed to elements - or "gale force" or strong winds. The wind coming to the property should in most cases, be "gentle type" as opposed to continous strong winds. Hope, you can understand what I mean, here. Warmest Regards, Cecil