Cecil Lee

Dear Janice, You did a good job determining the centerpoint. The attachment, shows that it is very close to what I had plotted. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa, As mentioned, in the earlier message, it is best to provide the # numbers. For a fire cure, often, check to see if a sector has good natural lighting. This is the best solution. If not, check to see if the location does not have too much "dark" coloured items and the walls are kept bright. Or alternatively, is the lighting sufficient at this sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Hoa, Appreciate if you can include the actual MS # , WS # and base # with the Year #. This would help further understand the precise situation. Since there is often a difference in the mix of #5 or #2 vs other stars and whether in this equation is there a #9. Since #9 with #5 is a potent combination where #9 fire further fuels #5 bad earth etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Janice, Please see below:- Yes, this is often good enough to fly to the next period. But we need to understand that at such an early stage i.e. where Period 7 has just slowly wane-down and Period 8 is still "climbing", it may still take at least up to 2005 to see an effect of such a change. Yes, your current strategy is considered sound, since I believe, this is what most practitioners would advise their clients to do (less the idea of having to do a major renovation). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anne, Often, in such a case, there are various options: 1. To check for any external threats to the main door, and all round windows of the home for any visible threats. Such as a lone lamp-post slicing into the home etc.. 2. Fix-any-leaks If the home has leaks, it is best to fix any OTHER leaks in a home. 3. Enhancements Try to use the Eight House / Flying Star to improve on the interior of the home in relation to good Shapes and Forms. (If this sounds GREEK, than, one may need professional help. Otherwise, one could D.I.Y.). I have previously mentioned that Feng Shui is much like one taking a comprehension examination. For example, if one is is required to answer all 4 compulsory questions, one must do so. It is not a good idea to answer only 3 questions and skip the last question. Here, more importantly, we should try to maximize all sectors of our home. For example, under the "Fix-the-leak" concept: it is no point pathing a sector of a home in gold, if there is a leak else where! One's ship will still sink! eventually! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, there is no harm in doing so. Whether it works or not is another issue. As for painting the interior side of the door, perhaps can be quite ugly. For the mirror on the outside door, this seems better than the "red interior door colour". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kian Watt, For the Feng Shui ruler, the upper markings are for Yang Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the living. The lower markings or the second level or on some rulers the bottom readings are for the dead (Yin Feng Shui). Frankly, there is often no issue with the need for an exact dimension for a painting. More importantly, if it looks nice and appeals to our "man-luck-factor" or "feel good factor, this will be good enough! Resource: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-ruler.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, this is not a major issue (as compared to/vs) the Tai Sui or Grand Duke. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joan, The clue here is that both Eight House and Flying Star Feng Shui are compass school Feng Shui - specific to a home/location. Thus, between Eight House vs Ba Zi, it is often, better to consider more from a Eight House point of view, than the ba zi. However, if one uses the Ba Zi point of view, than, one should consider it in general i.e. the main entrance. For example, what is one's element and strength? If say one is a strong water person. Than, a south facing house is considered auspicious e.g. Strong Water destroys Fire (south). Thus is considered a good home for the breadwinner. Thus, when we use the ba zi analysis, do try to see if one is weak or strong vs that facing direction. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Raluka, 1. Frankly, I would not say that this is an "untold" secret. This is because there are varied interpretations as to the exact floor level. For example, you mentioned 1 to 5. While other practititoners may consider 6 to 8 or 9 floors. 2. Usually, the major consensus amongst practitioners is the term " the most light " coming into the apartment. 3. Here, often, if one has already stayed into a specific home for some time, some practitioners instead of "arguing" about this "untold" secret may instead draw TWO charts to compare which is more accurate. Here, action speaks louder than words. And this is a more productive way to "trouble-shoot" issues if any. 4. Often a seasoned practitioner would make an assessment based on his/her personal judgements vs this "untold" secret especially for a new apartment. 5. In fact, some practitioners simply look at the facing of the entire building as use this as the facing direction. 6. Therefore, it looks like there can be many "untold" secrets. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Keith, Yes, in both your questions, it is best to:- Step 1: Take care of the bad numbers of each sector of the room. After doing so, than, use the Eight House. If the sector is not favourable, than, the only other option under this concept is to face a good direction i.e. in particular the Prosperity or Excellent direction. The next two facing directions are Health and Longevity. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mike, Frankly, in my opinion, don't be overly worried about this. This is because "our life is what we want to make of it!" In my opinion, the danger with reading too much of this can lead into two unhealthy situations: 1. Auto-suggestion If we tell a sheep it is "stupid" - it does not understand and will not be affected by our statement. But if we were to for example constantly tell a child i.e. he /she is really stupid, in time, the child may feel inferior and have such social issues. 2. Self-fulfilling prophercy If we do constantly think and act that way, it will indeed come true. Since we are on this earth for such a short-time, we should try to make the best use of our time, here. What better way to have a rewarding life http://www.geomancy.net/wbimages/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sean, Frankly, although many of us would like to feel that we had consulted someone to give us advise on what type of fish to rear. But ultimately, often based on man-factors, it is much better for us to appreciate what fish we personally would like to rear. This is because, often, if we notice carefully, many who rear fish as a hobby - will last longer than those "told" to rear fishes. Perhaps, this is why, hobbists enjoy more, and appreciate more of fishes. And this has to do also with an element of man-luck factors. Rather than forced to do so. Warmest Regards, Cecil I also read Regards, Sean

Dear Emily, 1. Is this home stayed-in for sometime already? Yes/No? 2. If Yes, 2.1 and if one has stayed in this house for a few years e.g. 2 or more years, than, it is best to draw TWO flying star charts: Chart 1 : facing direction - the balcony. Chart 2: facing direction - the whole stretch of the living room. 2.2 Try to check out each sector and in-particular the bedroom sectors to see if the flying star chart matches your current experience you have in your home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Liam, Please see attachment. Both Options 1 and 2 are equally acceptable. If raised lettering is required than go for Option 1. Angle need not be exact but rather, it should look "natural" and pleasing to the eye i.e. not raised too high. Where possible follow close to a 30 to 45 degree gradient will do. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alice, Yes, since #8 is considered as the water wealth position (under Period 8), and since there is a #8 at NE. And this COINCIDES with location like the living room, one can still activate a water feature at this sector. This is suppose to bring monetary wealth. And at mountain #8 plus the future wealth sector i.e. #9(and one can still activate a mountain star at this sector. This is suppose to activate the health luck or relationship luck.) For the year. Next year, however, this changes to another sector. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Prudence, Firstly, try to use a compass and determine the sector the bedroom is in. Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Next, try to draw an Eight House template to check to see if "death" or "disaster" falls in this bedroom. let him sleep further away from this room. If you know how to draw a Flying star chart, than do look out for #5 (misfortune/sickness) and #2 (sickness). Often, such stars in particular occuring in the 20 year Flying star or yearly flying star at a sector, would affect the household. Here, especially at the mouth of the house - i.e. the main entrance door area where possible do not have the #5 and/or #2. Warmsest Regards, Cecil Please advise.

Dear Christina, Often, it is highly not recommended to rent an office space facing the famous temple. UNLESS, of course the rent is very attractive. More importantly, do check the compass direction. Where possible, the unit should not be in a NE (the unit) to SW compass direction. This is particuarly inauspicious "line-of-sight". Where possible, if the unit is taken-up, than, it is best to install blinds to shield the "direct" view from the temple. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks, Chris

Dear Earl, 1. Usually an apartment is unlike a landed property. Where at least is larger and much easier to analyse than a small tiny apartment. 2. For a small tiny apartment, one school of thought is to look at the entire building and determine the facing and sitting direction, here. This is especially more so since the entrance to an apartment can be at odd directions etc... In your case, if you cannot really determine the facing direction, than it is best to use the building's facing direction. As for your second question, it depends. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peter, Frankly, if one is in an open space concept and cannot control the layout planning, than there is not much choice, here. Fortunately, you are not sitting facing the death or disaster sector. Which is worse-off. Often, in such cases or situation, if we are limited by "earth luck" i.e. location, than what matters most is to boost our "human / man luck". Here, positive work attitude, our PR skills etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. for the benefit of those who are moving office, often the following ritual are performed: Select an auspicious date & time for the Office Warming Day. 1 On this day, make sure that all windows, ventilation must be covered up - usually with black paper or cloth. So that when one enters the room, it should be in total darkness. 2 Hang a red banner across the banner of the business. 3 During this time, all electricty to the unit should be off. No equipment is to be turned on. 4 Before the auspicious time, the owner or manager would have to light up a charcoal stove. 5 Next, once the stove has been lighted up, the owner place it a few feet away from the main entrance door i.e. in the middle. And he raises his left foot then right foot and removes the red banner and opens the door. If he has staff, then all the staff do the same.. ie. raise their left foot over right foot and walk into the office. 6 Get help to peel off all the coverings to windows to allow light to come in. And then switch on the lighting in the room and all electrical devices there.

Dear Maggie, If you need a Period 8 chart, please e-mail me privately at : support@geomancy.net (to give u a complimentary free Period 8 report). And if you need any advise to see if your home can benefit from Period 8 vs Period 7, please also let me know the direction e.g. SW2. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maggie, Yes, from your description, although there are some things to be completed, but if you have lived-in your home prior to 2004 than, it should be considered as a Period 7 home. But, if you have not moved-in yet until the rest of the things are completed than, you can check to see if Period 8 is better (or not). Therefore, it is not so much of which Period your home is but rather, if the new period is better, than, you could consider changing it to a new period i.e. Period 8. The decision matrix could be: 1. My current home Flying star Feng Shui is not as good as Period 8 - after investigating the locations of bedroom/living room etc.... (Clear-cut) Consider changing it to period 8. 2. My current home Flying star Feng Shui is distinctively better than Period 8. In your case, if you have stayed in, it is most likely - based on your description of uncompleted work done that your could still keep to Period 7. 3. Not to sure. For a house belonging to an earlier period, one could "wait-and-see" and if need be, later fly to a new Period e.g. Period 8. Since, if one has flown to a new period, one cannot reverse this. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thank

Dear Nhan, Usually, if you look at my reply, it is often mentioned as "It depends". This is because if the building is constructed and closed-up (no qi flow), and later, one moves-in (yang qi) than, it is best to take the move-in date. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Frank, Please see below: Some Feng Shui schools recommend placing "yin" water at sectors that is out of balance and require "yin" water. Here, get a 1.5 litres plastic bottle, place 6 coins inside and fill it up with tap water. Here, again, it is used as a cure rather than as an enhancement. Frankly, between such "remedies" I would instead, prefer to invest in a Hepa air cleaner such as from Honeywell , Sharp etc... to help purify the air instead. Since, these are proven. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Frank, This should be seen under the Holy Trinity of Feng Shui: 1. Heaven luck (it is said that what we are blessed with) 2. Earth luck (luck or no luck at all from our home) 3. Human / Man luck factors Rearing animals is considered as cat 3 i.e. man or human luck factors. Frankly, there is relatively no problems rearing animals as pets. Since, this past-time is as far back as 3 or 4 centuries ago. Since pets often bring us comfort or even solice. Warmest Regards, Cecil