Cecil Lee

Further to what I had mentioned, this attachment shows one of the best facing directions of the study/work table at North (Prosperity direction). And if one "drags" the layout plan into the actual layout, it fits into each of the bedrooms (Master bedroom for Mr X) and the second bedroom for Mr Y. And for the bed, one will notice that one of the best bed head facing direction is East and this is the better facing direction of the bed-head vs having the bed-head facing a bad West direction. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You can first, check out this link on how to find the centrepoint and draw a template over your home layout plan:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm I have provided a sample layout showing how best to place a bed (based on e.g. an East group person). Please see attachment. On the extreme left side of this attachment, you can see a schematic of the best directions e.g. for a study table and bed. And this information can be "pulled" and placed into the layout plan. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Janna, Perhaps, hope you can clarify further. Often, if you own a unit or stay in a unit. And if it happens that digging is done at the SW sector e.g. your bedroom is at the SW, one can be affected by the work. Therefore, in your unit, and if e.g. the master bedroom is at SW and outside this South-west sector, digging is done, than there are instances e.g. of one falling sick, frequently. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, you have correctly identified a situation where much of your problem lies with the "economics" of the location i.e. a new shopping centre - more likely with low pedestrian traffic. 2. Frankly, Feng Shui has limited scope in a retail business. This is because, there are far greater risks involved vs the idea that Feng Shui can help. 3. In fact, more practical, Singapore is such a small country and currently flooded with so many identical shops and there are now so many shopping malls. Therefore, unless one has a very strong staying power, cash burn - thru rental and staff salaries are indeed a real burden. Hello ? I as told by a Feng Shui Adviser that I had a gentle sunfor the area that my shop is in , but it also next to a largre movietheatre. Is this a bad location, we have four water falls facing the store in a circle. Plus we have four large pillars in front of the store, trees and poeple sit in this area waiting for the movies to start. business is slow. we are in a new shopping mall and all of the stores are not yet open. What do you think I can do to fix the problems I have here. So far 9 other shop have left the area. thank you

Dear Elena, 1. Since Period 8 is "reign" by earth element, most likely the article, applys the Five elements concept to relate seasons (months/dates) to the element for the year. 2. Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm 3. Under the above link, please see the destructive cycle: where 4. Earth is exhausted by water 5. The article applies the idea that the water element is not favourable to Earth element e.g. Earth Period since under the destructive cycle, earth is exhausted by water. Thus, it would be inauspicious. 6. If we follow the same guideline, in the same token,the article should article perhaps indicate that wood months may not be favourable since wood destroys or crush earth. 7. However, in my personal opinion, such articles may not seem to be practical in application. 8. It is so easy to give such an advise. But since for example 23 Aug to 22 September or 19 April to 20 May would seem quite a long time! 9. The adage here or in my opinion, such advise can be damaging to some as it may hold up work or costs lots of money. This is because, no planning can be that perfect. 10. Here, I often pose this question especially for home owners: " YOU STAY HERE, WE DON"T ". 11. It is so easy to come up with a lengthly STOP WORK ORDER OR NO GO ORDER but, you are not the one bearing the costs or responsibility. 12. The rationale is because, even in a YEAR, there are MONTHS. Even in months, there are days. 13. Thus, even in a month, we also have " Earth element days " etc.. 14. In my opinion, it is much more feasible to find a day that does not have say a Water element or strong water element or even strong wood day. 15. What could be worse is an "Earth Element" month, but the day chosen is a e.g. "Water element day!". 16. Frankly, Feng Shui or even selection of auspicious dates have more to do with commonsense rather than "Ideals" that costs money. 17. In my opinion, the saying goes "talk is cheap". But something else,MUST give. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cecil, Your website has been very educational and I am heartened especially after reading your advice to queries that you have indeed uphold the integrity and professionalism of your profession! Your practicaland down to earth advice posted on the web is very encouraging thus prompting me to sign up as a member (although i had previously been sceptical about such memberships). Chole Singapore 11 May 2004

Oh! I forgot, many men like myself are non-romantics. Perhaps, it is in-born nature! So, if this is the case, erh.. again.. You are not alone! Well take care! Cecil

Dear Chole, Please see below:- As for memberships, actually, the rationale why one has to "sign-into" a forum to participate or use the reports is frankly, not so much of being in a membership, but rather, this is because, creating an account (thus, equating to being a member) means that personal profiles can be created and used by "members". It is because of the ease for users to e.g. personalise the forum e.g. mark - read - messages; mark conferences, or participate via e-mail messages. Many of us have distinct characters and "worse-of-all" when we do get married, we are or seemed to be placed into a "jungle" or a concrete jungle e.g. a new home to survive in. This couple related to me that because of different up-bringing; for example, simple things like he (husband) squeezing the toothpaste and not neatly tugging the back port - ultimately created a "trigger" for quarrels. Thus, many of us are brought up differently and like the banks or banking, once we are of a certain age, our characters are already formed - difficult to change (or change immediately!) This is why banks allow signatures instead of thumb prints say after a specific age. In fact, many people start of a relationship - with some kind of "attraction" to the other party. Some may view beauty, while others seems to like the opposite(s) or opposites attract. But, often, once this "fantasy" or phase 1 is over, many of us begin to realise that our "partner" or would be partner is so totally different. And most of the time, seemingly, simple things or a collection of "irritation" gathers momentum and results in outbursts or anger with each other. Actually, this is quite normal. Quite normal if verbal "abuse" is used. But never physical "destruction" e.g. hitting each other etc... Therefore, if it is verbal abuse (or scolding), then perhaps, we should often, try to during this stage not to further inflame the situation. I understand this is very hard but, take it that is part and parcel of a relationship where two individuals are placed into a "jungle". Frankly, contrary to popular believe; in my parent's time and earlier, match-making may seem "unthinkable" now, seems to work especially for my parents. Here, it is not like now, where we have a freedom to choose. For them, (my parents), they were literally thrown together. And often, perhaps, (NO CHOICE), they seem to have to work it out. Many couples who often, grow with each other, grow in a way that in later years, many seem to have quite similar character or style. So, therefore, this is the reason why I say : " You are not alone ". One have to really work-on-a-relationship to succeed. And imagine if it throughly succeed, you and your partner, would have become a family nucleus - not so much of achieving the government's goal of stop at two but rather, much like what most people hope to go thru i.e. youth, marriage, children, grand children. (Of course "$$$$" and all the other `C's are equally wanting i.e. car, condo - you already have, credit card - sure to have already, hmm cash etc.. Well, by you wanting to make an effort to find out about ways of improving the relationship, means a very positive sign. Here, I might add that we should not take horoscopes too seriously, as man or individuals can often overcome any adversity. Reading too many of such things e.g. incompatiblity etc.. may lead to auto-suggestion or self-fulfilling prophecy! More importantly, since the way you have written asking on ways to improve on your relationship, implies that you are a very sound and sensible person - and I am very confident that with your maturity, you can easily (depending on the situation) be the guiding light in your relationship. In fact, to be truly honest, it also depends, many sons always look up to their mum i.e mummy's child etc... Some man perhaps do this... Best of all, keep the flame going. I believe, many of the best advise given by counsellors are: 1. Always have a listeningear 2. Where possible, seeeach other in better light or see the goodin each otherinstead of only focusing on each other's bad habbits 3. Communication andboth should give in at times. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, there are quite alot of variations of land forms. And often it is best to use the term "it depends" as often no two situations are unique. This is because, often, in a forum such as this, if I describe a specific land form, and to say that it is inauspcious may not be correct. As some users here, may feel that what was described does not match the current situation. More importantly, much of what you have mentioned has more to do with commonsense approach:- 1. The major clue is the foundation of the site or area. Often, if the entire foundation of the site ie. your plot of land, your neighbourshave a solid foundation, even if there is a slope behind yourhome orother homes slope towards your home, often, this does not matter as much. This is because, sometimes, due to a freak accident e.g. very heavy down pour, soil erosion etc... either a slope breaks down and slidesdown etc... So long as a site has solid foundation and can withstand such things, then some of these homes may not necessarily have bad Feng Shui. 2. The above is often the key or the first major consideration. 3. Next, is the shape of the plot of land and how a building builds on it i.e. the top-view profile is equally important. For a plot of land often, the front should often not be larger than the back of the home. 4. There are so many other factors and it is difficult to list all down. 5. for a plot of land, it is equally important to check to see that it ok to have water (visible) flowing towards the home. But at the back, at the point of exit, the water flowing out e.g towards a canal, should preferable be covered up. For a landed property, it is best to check the shapes and forms of water such as drains at the side etc... 6. Other factors like the Compass School: Eight House / Flying star also plays another factor. 7. For homes that are lower lying areas : there are always those that are advantages or some because of watercourse interection may become inauspicious. 8. For homes on a hill, some are also auspicious while others not. 9. Similarly homes on flat land can also be auspicious or inauspicious. 10. And the key is "it depends" on various look or audit. 11. What is a quantum leap in Feng Shui: 12. The key to this is that: not only must our home be auspicious or so, so, but one key ingredient of a "quantum leap in Feng Shui is" to suck wealth from other neighbours. Please go thru some of my writings on what is "quantum leap" and examples of these to have a better understanding. 13. In Feng Shui, in order to gain wealth, one cannot always be the nice-guy around. This is why even in the city area, Feng Shui pracititioners are often hired to do a scan of the neighbourhood at the point before construction to see what type of buildings are generally around. For example, if many of the buildings around are like the "earth shaped" profile e.g. DBS bank tower 1 or 2 - which is the earth shaped or OCBC Bank which is the earth shaped e.g. rectangular in shape, banks like UOB, constructed their building in the shape of at thin structure ie. a tree or wood element. Under the five elements concept, wood UOB (it's roots) go into the earth to crush the earth. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In the past, a butcher is a butcher, a merchant is a merchant. And job analysis is pretty easy to define. 2. For example in the past, a Chinese book-keeper involving in the counting of money e.g. metal coins can be considered under the profession of an accounting career. Thus, since, he or she is involved in money (coins) then, his/her career is associated with metal. 3. Nowadays, many of us are involved in multi-skilling i.e. we may not necessarily do one job but have various job-skills. 4. In general, we can classify the industry that you are in (Finance) as in the Metal element. But, a planner be it a finance planner or other planners is involved in "growth" or co-ordination. 5. Thus, if your job description has more (major) area in planning, then your CORE career is assocated with wood element. Wood element suggests growth. 6. However, if your career has a high skew or has much association with say doing programming (computer) or doing a Financial programming, then, it has more to do with the water element. 7. Nowadays, the two most common core skills are: Fire element = Public relations, marketing and sales Wood element = Co-ordination, training, adopting new technology 8. Thus, if you are a financial planner but your true career is associated with a "report-card" then, more likely, one's main area is in the Fire element. 9. For example, although one is suppose to provide "financial planning advise" but, you and I know that every month, the management has a report card that is served to us telling us that your monthly budget for sales is $1 milliion and each month one has to get that amount of sales. 10. In such a situation, although it sounds so very nice to say that we do "finance planning " for others but instead, we are "forced" to do Marketing or sales (Fire). If we fail, here, sooner or later (usually sooner) we may have to pack our bags and get shown the door -out - i.e. retrechment. 11. However, if we have the credentials e.g. has a Masters of Finance, then, is asked to do training, travellingin the bank or finance company, then, our career is associated with growth ie Wood element. 12. Therefore, I often emphasise that there is no right or wrong answer, here. More importantly, try to focus more on what is suppose to be our CORE JOB FUNCTION. And from, here, we should be able to classify our job into a specific area. This is more accurate than just basing on the industry that we are in. The industry that we are in is a very broad term. For example, for those doing human resource or employee relations or are customer service officers, these group often belong to the "Earth element". For those doing building management even in a Finance or banking industry, belongs to the Earth element. Hope the above, helps. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Feng Shui cannot be done by "remote-control". Here, if one does not stay in a home, there is minimal or no influence at all. One must be staying in that home to have an earth (Feng Shui influence). Thus, if you are staying in your mum's home: 1. May consider the Feng Shui of your mum's home. 2. An alternative? If you have alternative or if it is feasible, sometimes, each home has it's specific Feng Shui "luck". Here, for instance, if your home Feng Shui can be considered as having better Feng Shui for example, such as a change in Period to Period 8 etc... one could (again - if it is feasible) look at both homes to see which is the better one. This is because, of factors like: external shapes and forms and flying star Feng Shui. Here, some homes may have "totally" no luck at all while perphaps, others have better luck - or there can be cases where both homes are equally ...hmmm... out of luck. Therefore,trying to squeeze out some luck may be like squeezing a lemon - very sour to the taste. Erh... I don't want to seem so complicated but if it is, please ignore Para 2, above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Con, Actually, the greater "value" of a good Feng Shui apartment lies in the common saying: "Location, location, location". In fact, this is often the most critical key success in selecting a home or an apartment. From a "cultural" perspective; as you had mentioned, in particular, Cantonese (dialect) group do not like 4. But often, they do not like multiples of it e.g. 44 or 444. Otherwise, 104 (without looking) at the house no, seems often not a major issue. More importantly, bring along family members to the new apartment and ask for their comments on the location. This often is better. I personally feel that these are better key success-factors, than say the no. of the unit - which is often out of our control. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I have personally encountered cases where clients told me that they had placed (TOO) many windchimes in their homes and perhaps due to the wave-length of the chime, have attracted unwanted spirits into their home. Usually, traditionally, the number 6 represents "big metal". And big metal element is often used as a "cure" for bad #'s especially #5. This moving metal is suppose to "destroy" or neutralise sectors with bad influence. However, some people, do use 5 rod etc... And there are no known bad effects with these as they also serve to chime. However, it should not be used so widely in a home - since also asthetically, it does not make any sense. The worst type of wind chimes used "for cures" are the multi-coloured wind chimes. Wind chimes made of sea shells or glass as you had mentioned often are ornamental ones and often, it is not like the owner of the home overwhelms the entire house with them. In my opinion, placing one or two is ok - more as a decorative / personal "liking" sort of thing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, When there is a double 8, often, the idea here is that "clear space" reigns over having a "mountain" at this location. This is why, often, it is best for the living room or frontage - be in this double 8 area. Depending on your layout of your home, between a storeroom or an open area, double 8's are better located with "clear - space". Given this, if it is possible to have a back door leading to clear space, than, your proposal to have a backdooris a possibility. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Clarise, Well not to worry. What was often stated in the forum has more to do with "living quarters" e.g. bedroom or a home. Since yours is primarily a shop, one should not translate what you have read to what is in your shop premises. For shops, often glass / shining metal pieces often elude an air of space or give an illusion of bright / and space. The saying goes: " A little knowledge, can be a dangerous thing!". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chung Mi, 1. In the past, I have mentioned about the idea of mirrors in the bedroom and the concept of: "How sensitive (thicked-skinned) are each of us?" 2. The "mirror" example: 2.1 Many of us have different tolerance levels. Often, we do hear of many persons who can literally sleep with lots of mirrors in their bedroom e.g. on the entire cupboards etc... And, these people, can really sleep "like a pig!". 2.3 But, we hear of the fantasy story ofa princess, who despite placing a single needle under her mattress, and stacking up many mattress, she can "feel" the needle. 2.4 So how sensitive are you? 2.5 Unfortunately, nowadays, our sensitivity (I suspect) has to do with also reading too much - books and thinking of suchnegative thoughts. 2.6 Often, the offending "article" is that when we sleep, it is said that our spirit wanders out of our body, sees itself "gets" a shock!. 2.7 But, I have also mentioned, that, what if our spirit, wants to see itself, combs hair to look nice before, going off.... 2.8. So, just because of such advice, do we give up our TV set in our bedroom? Yes/No? 3. We are on this earth for a short time e.g. 60 or more years, so, if in the past, if we have a tv set, to enjoy in our bedroom, why not continue to do so? So far, we have not read in the newspapers "A places a tv set in his/her bedroom and .. something bad happened?". 4. Likewise, for the artificial flowers, or the horse, if it makes one "happy", why not keep it in the bedroom - especially if one does sleep well or ok with them in the room. 5. We should take control of our life, unless, there is some valid reason that affects most of us most of the time. Otherwise, anything else is "fair game". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You will be surprised to find some "hardcore" Feng Shui schools insist on one sleeping in an awkward direction, as you had mentioned. Some even let you sleep in this awkward position and one can literally see the bedroom door. Often, this is not recommended as you have mentioned, it is such an awkard position - and many of us do not seem comfortable in such a position. Worse-still, especially for some, they do not have the luxury of a large bedroom but often many only have a smaller bedroom. And placing such a bed often does not encourage "family bonding". In fact, I believe, not only in Singapore, but many small family sleep together in the same room. This is where, the parents queen or king sized bed is next to a larger mattress and all "four" family members: father, mum, son and daughter sleep in a cosy room. Imagine, with this awkard position, it may not have an opportunity not only for "family bonding" but also, what happens if one has a baby crept? Furthermore, if one places the bed in such a position, it may end up having an "triangle" void at the bedhead , especially for those who do not have a specially tailored bedhead cabinet. And, often also, it makes cleaning this void, more difficult. Usually, these are the Feng Shui schools that simply do not care for the practial things in life. The saying goes "You stay, here, we don't". But, some of these practitioners, simply don't care "too-hoots" about it! They simply provide such an advise, the poor (guy and gal) follow, and "suffer" much of their life! It is therefore, not practical to seem to have a "good" facing direction but as a result, the human / man luck factors get degraded.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Master Lee, I have read some of your answers (in the forum) ....you are a genius! Many Blessings to you for all your help. Regards, Irene Marek 31 January 2004 --- Hello Master Lee, By the way - you have a fantastic website and I love reading all the posts and your replies. Ronja Spangies 29 April 2004

Dear Emily, I hope you don't mind me saying this: But after reading your message, I personally feel a little discomfort over so many coincidences. Would it be possible for you to provide me your date of birth so that I can check out, also the date May 28, 2004 (favours you or not). You can e-mail me privately at support@geomancy.net so that I can check it out and e-mail you privately to your email : emilyz65@earthlink.net Take care! Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Andrea, To correctly apply Feng Shui, this involves a holistic approach. And the key elements of the holistic approach is the Shapes and Forms (external, interior) as well as the placement and another critical factor is the birth-chart-of-the home. Such as also using the Compass School reading of the interior of the home. Unfortunately, much of what you had given is piecemeal. And it is anyone's guess as to what are the real "leaks-in-the-home" right now. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wanama, Based on your description, yes, your main door need not necessarily be the facing direction.

Dear Yum Chinn, 6. Here, the key understanding is: the parallel of an examination: 6.1 Many of us had in one way or other done an examination paper requiring us to Answer 4 compulsory questions. 6.2 Here, the concept is all about "maximising all our marks". If 4 compulsory questions have to be answered and if the total marks = 100 percent, then each question carries 25 marks. 6.3 In an examintion technique, it stands to reason, it we should not only answer 3 questions, but if the paper is 2 hours paper, then we should rigidly allocation 30 minutes for each question. 6.4 Often, we hear teaching saying that even if we answer three questions, but leave out the 4th question, we could even fail the examination. But, often, we do answer the 4th question, perhaps, we could get a few marks out of this question. 7. Therefore, to "doom " a home based on just the facing direction does not equal to our best direction, should not be looked at entirely. 8. Often a holistic approach to examine a home. What you had mentioned does not even look at Shapes and Forms Feng Shui etc... 9. Therefore, it is too pre-mature to say for sure that one is "doomed". For example, even if there is a comet that falls from the sky, we must really have the very bad luck if we are the only one in the entire square foot of earth to have it landed on our roof-top. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Futher to what I had mentioned, This are the traditional guidelines (note - Not bible, but guidelines):- Usually, the best facing direction of a home is one's Excellent direction. 2nd best facing direction is Prosperity. Even if it is the facing direction, this is equally find nowadays ("desperate people -desperate measure - since it is not so easy to find a house that fits to a T"). Often, for a CEO or Managing Director; a FS practitioner would try to (if possible) orientate his /her table facing these two best "work directions". The other two directions, often, is for the bed placement. But, often, it is still good to face the Excellent or Prosperity directions. But the qualifying condition is often based firstly on the Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. For example, if a toliet bowl shares the wall as the bed-head, then it is best not to place the bed against this wall. Alternatively, an extended low alarm/linen cabinet be built at the bed-head area. The rationale is because of the fear of invisible vapours - that we hope would not cause cancer. Resource link: Dangers of underground water or water from sewerage pipes: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I am glad that you have understood the idea /concept of the mouth-of-the house In my opinion, this is the key to analysing a home's Flying Star chart. And not merely employing only a fixed method of reviewing a home. It is best to go on the basis of "It depends", first. Often, the key success factor in selecting a home has, first got to do with the external environment i.e. the site, the block and the unit's view (obstructed or unobstructed). In your case, under the Eight House theory, the most optimium "facing" direction is often : 1st Choice (if possible) your Excellent sector. 2nd choice, in this case is South (Prosperity). As an added dimension, or bonus, since South is a good direction for you, in addition, you can also see if you can "TAP" on the auspicious facing directions of South 2 or South 3 homes PERIOD 8; where if the condition matches the living room at the facing direction. Alternatively, if your living room is at the "back of the house", then you could consider a South 1 Period 8 home. Or alternatively if the home does not need a major reno, one could see if one could "fly" it to say Period 8. Here, one should also try to match the eight house of family members to the prospective bedrooms (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Vincent, In my opinion, since you are so interested in Flying Star Feng Shui, it is best to learn (study) or take up a course on Flying Star Feng Shui. This is because, in order to answer your question takes much time and duplication of resources. For the enhancement of Step 3: What are it's weakness. I am very sure or confident that if you do find out the Water or Mountain star based on such a guideline, you will be better off in your quest for knowledge. Clue: It would be naive to only activate either Water or Mountain star. But what is more important is(are) does the location fit the criteria for activating a water or mountain star. For example, if a mountain star has been detected at the front door? What to do? Place a bolder above the door? Does this makes sense (or not)? Here, even if a mountain or water star has been detected, it does not mean that one should blindly activate such a star : be it a water or mountain star. Perhaps, in the above senario, if there is a Pearl-string formation, than we should examine, it. Please don't ask me what is a "pearl-string" formation. It is always best to let the fingers do the walking. Try to do a SEARCH for this topic etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil