Cecil Lee

Dear Fiona, Yes, in some of the past illustrations (graphics) in this forum, the Hulu or bottle gourd is often used as a "cure" in Feng Shui. For example, for those who have read or seen series on the Journey to the West; or other Chinese fairy tale classics, a deity uses this bottle gourd to "suck" in bad elements into it. Much like the show: " I dream of genie ", popular in the 1970's where the genie lives in a bottle. The bottle gourd or Hulu, is thus often recommended to be placed between the toilet bowl and the wall to the bedroom. In addition, an alternative to using metal as a cure, the bottle gourd is sometimes placed inside a bedroom or hung above a bed, where there is a #5 or #2 (sickness) star. Here, the symbolic idea is to suck in sickness. Here, this cure is best used in confined spaces - where it is very impractical to place a windchime. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Frankly, if this is a small plant, and a one-off exercise, there is no issue in doing so. Unless, it is a prolonged event - which it is not. In my opinion, go ahead with it. There is one School of thought that says that one could place a metal piece or metal (object) between this area and the home.. Hmm... not necessary. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. So long as you D.I.Y. is OK:) Don't call the bulldozers in! This is really - not too good....

Dear Fiona, In my opinion, symbollically one can change or replace 6 to 8 tiles. Yes, while doing so, try to allow light into the upper floor where the roof is. One can remove this ceiling board and replace this old one once this is done. No need to replace a new one. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fiona, In my opinion, symbollically one can change or replace 6 to 8 tiles. Yes, while doing so, try to allow light into the upper floor where the roof is. One can remove this ceiling board and replace this old one once this is done. No need to replace a new one. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The situation you faced is often very common. This is because one must understand: 1. The Tong Shu dates are often very general advise. Since it is not customised to the couple(s). 2. Many Feng Shui practitioners look into the couple's ba zi to see if the date is suitable for both (or not). 3. In addition, it is good to check whether the date is suitable for the parents and parents-in-law. If not, one way is to wear some colour(s) that is favourable to their ba zi. 4. Cannot interpret the gabbled posting "????". Most of the time, Chinese prefer not to get married during the 7th lunar month. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks. Edmond

Dear Liau Yuan, Further to what I had mentioned; that the Heaven Map is just a static snapshot of what was "given luck". Please check out the "Holy Trinity of Luck". This is where, besides: education, philantropy and experience with external interations - most of this "escape clause comes under the Man or human luck factors; Another "escape clause" of our Heaven luck is our earth luck. Thus, some of us are already "down with luck" and staying in an unsuitable place or a place that brings us ill luck. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Liau Yuan, Yes, perhaps, you may not be aware that for Ba Zi, there are certain "escape" clauses found in it. The Chinese forefathers have anticipated your question, even before, all of us were born. For example of some of the escape clauses that can change one's life differently:- 1. Experience Two persons born at the same time in two different countries. For example, one person, could be "richly" brought up, with good parents and shelter. While the same person born in another proverty stricken country, would not enjoy the same kind of experience. 2. Education Another situation is that can affect us is our education. And this can "change" our Heaven map or what we are born with. 3. Kindness It is said that those who do good... or philantropy... can affect the Heaven map. 4. It is interesting to bring up the idea of twins. In the past, I had posted some caricature and even the write-up that twins need not necessarily share the same fate. As they have to interact with the world. For example, it is not like we have to tie both twins. Both twins can walk on the same road. But, we cannot control it if one of the twins fall into a hole or worse, knock down by a car. Try to search for past messages on this subject. Warmest Regards, Cecil The Arguably, we can state But how How can we ensure

Dear Chee Foo, Please see below:- Since your flat is so high, you should take North as the facing direction. Frankly, for a standalone (landed property) home, it is much easier to fly over the new period. Since for the landed property, removing some of the roof-tiles and replacing them (plus cleaning the rest) would help. In my opinion, since we are just begining to change qi, it is better to do what is mentioned by you, perferably one or two months later rather than during this interim `cut-off' period. For an apartment, usually to play safe, one symbolic method is to paint the entire ceiling. This is symbolic of removing the roof of the "apartment". As lion dance may not be practical for an apartment. If you have done a search for the altar, e.g. ancestor altar should preferably: 1. share the same wall as the toilet 2. face the dinning table. And in your case, most likely face the preparation of food or doing of laundry etc... (There are more conditions to avoid in the placement of the altar). But, I would seriously agree that other than the "Kitchen god" one should not be placing ancestor altar in the kitchen area. " VERY SUAY" (very unlucky). As mentioned, most HDB apartments are small, and often, the laundry, washing / drying and kitchen food preparation, the toilet in the kitchen area, handling of knifes e.g. to cook etc... washing dishes etc.... In general, if one is not sure when to move the altar, it is best to first, find a suitable location, preferably in the living room facing e.g. the balcony area. Avoid, looking into the bedroom. Next, generally, the best date(s) to move it is on every 15th Lunar month or the 1st lunar month (full moon) day. Honestly, few if ever anyone would place their ancestor tablet in the kitchen. Anyway, hopefully, this will be in the past for you. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fiona, Yes, it is OK to change the ground floor roof tiles. But, where possible, it should not leave the altar exposed as this is considered inauspicious (symbollically disrespectful to the "gods"). If the roof tiles on the second floor is dirty, than, this can be included as part of the means to try to fly to the next period. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Miroslav, Please refer to attachement. (Only available thru website forum login). For more information on how to chart an Eight House Chart, please review: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, From the perspective of the Flying Star Compass School, it is advisable to identify the Water Star. For instance, during Period 7, the position of water wealth corresponds to the Water Star = #7. Additionally, during Period 7, it is common to hear references to "double 7's". If you have reviewed some of the discussions in this forum, spanning from several years ago to last year, you will find that this is the optimal location for activating the water star. In Period 8, make an effort to determine the location of the water star #8. If one has even a slight understanding of what I am "referring" to, it is advisable not to inquire about "What is Period 7, Period 8, or Flying Star?". In such cases, there are multiple alternatives: consider engaging a reliable FS practitioner to assist you. However, if you prefer to undertake this yourself, or through the forum, conduct this test: "pinch any of the fingers". If the skin is loose, it indicates that the fingers are capable of benefiting from additional exercise. A highly effective method to achieve this is by utilizing the SEARCH feature within the forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ng, Recently, there is a similar question on this issue. Please do a SEARCH for " It depends ". Warmest Regards, Cecil Thank Ng C F.

Dear Anon, Usually your premium flat comes with a beautiful gate. So it is a waste to change it. If you do not have such a gate, often, one sees, some aluminium gate that is "tight" more surface area so that it shields or protect the main door. Alternatively, one can invest in e.g. stainless steel plates wielded to the door on the side facing the staircase or alternatively, sometimes we see some people have a "shield" at the ankle level of their grille gate to keep out unwanted pets etc... It need not necessarily be stainless steel (although stainless steel acts like a mirror (reflecting-off) the sha qi. Alternative are grille gates made of matt but as I mentioned above, covers quite a large surface area of the main door. I hope you have seen some of these around. Hmm.. your dining/living room is quite an "interior" decoration challenge since the shape is not say very common, layout plan. (Especially with regards to the location of the usual TV/hi fi area. (Although, there is still sufficient wall-real-estate space for such placement). Hope you don't mind also: Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, (if possible/or feasible) - to avoid having the dining table - seen from the main door. This is based on the category of "commonsense approach" to Feng Shui where, ideally, more often, many homes have often items on the dining table. For example, husband not returned from work as yet, or food / bread etc.. lying on the table. And "visitors" have a first impression - looking at our dining table. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Niap, Given that East Sector has WS7, vs NE with WS2, it would be more effective if the water position remain at East sector. Since WS7 can benefit with water. While NE with WS2 does not seem to benefit from a water position as there is already a BS1. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Irene, 1. Some Feng Shui practitioners felt that because, from 2004 onwards (for the next 20 years), it is governed by number 8. So, some practitioners say that it is good to have numbers with 8 in it. For example, as part of the handphone no. etc... 2. But honestly, if it is not so easy to find numbers that can come-out (strike) lottery. As it is based on probability or mathematics. 3. With regards to lucky charms and pendants, this is not really Feng Shui, but perhaps, part of "feeling good". 4. Some of feel good because, we have some money, do not know where to put it, but out of impluse, see something we like, we go buy it. 5. Human beings are just like that. Part and parcel of how we often "console" ourselves. 6. For example, some of worry, and when doing so, gobble up food, snacks etc... A way of making us feel pretty good. 7. Under the zodiac sign(s) there are certain eg. gem stones that is said to be compatible to a specific animal sign:- http://www.lovesigns.net/astrology/astro/crat.htm 8. For example, the Charming Rat's luck Gemstone Carbuncle or Red Garnets. 9. But in a market driven economy, what we can say is that if one buys the luck gemstone or charm, the one that laughs most is the seller. He/she pockets a handsome profit. 10. In life, the most important things are: 10.1 What we eat is what we become 10.2 Life is short so, life a full life (not a bloody FOOL's life) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alice, In my Applied Feng Shui book, I had listed 3 methods of manually calculating the Gua (Kua) numbers. The reason why 5 is treated as 8 and 2 has to do with the rationale that it occupies the centre position which is the earth element. Thus under the Flying Star Feng Shui, this is why we have what is known as the #5 or Yellow earth (centre quadrant). Under the symbolic animal concept this yellow is represented by a Yellow snake. Under the Pa Che Compass School or Eight House or Flying Star Feng Shui:- 1 = Gua 1 (North) 2 = Gua 2 (South-West) 3 = Gua 3 (East) 4 = Gua 4 (South-East) 5 = Center Square (If male then the number = 2) (If female then the number = 8) 5 is a "transit" point and does not belong to any compass direction other than the centrepoint. 6 = Gua 6 (North-West) 7 = Gua 7 (West) 8 = Gua 8 (North-East) 9 = Gua 9 (South) Thus, in one of the formulas:- For the male ============ 1. Take the year of birth. 2. Subtract the last two digits of year of birth with 100. 3. Divide this value by 9 4. If the remainder is 5, for a male, then the gua is 2. For the female ============== 5. If the remainder is 5, for a female, then the gua is 8. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Amelia, 1. Yes, I personally feel that the arrangement is OK. 2. This is because, of many us who have children would be aware that when they sleep, they practically roll all over the bed in all directions. So let them be. 3. Don't rob them of their youth:) 4. On the issue of a double-decker bed. In the past, I had posted a message that in my opinion, there is no issue with a double-decker bed. The "misunderstand" arose because some FS practitioners claim that sleeping under a double-decker bed is no good. As it acts like a beam. But, let us look at it logically: 1. double-decker beds was not just invented this year or the last. It has been around for many, many years. In fact, I also sleep under one 40 years ago. 2. many people, even scholars have slept under one, such as when they lived in a hostle. 3. Unlike a beam, the top deck is flat and does not act as a concentrated beam. Let's pity our children and give them breather space, before the spectre of Feng Shui gets into them. Warmest Regards, Cecil Is this arrangement Also,

Dear Alice, Please see below:- Frankly, this is a "hot" topic. It is best that you make a little effort to exercise your fingers by doing a SEARCH in this forum. I am very sure that you should be able to find the various replies on this topic. For example, why not try SEARCHING for " PERIOD 8". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alice, This is based on the Water Classics which states that: 1. Yin water is where water at the frontage of a home flows from right to left of a home. 2. Yang water is where water at the frontage of a home flows from left to right. Here, water can be in the form of natural water, roads, drains etc.... Therefore, in the traditional Water Classics, the above is the way Yin or Yang water is suppose to flow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alice, 1. Since, I envisage that there will be more questions on this issue: Is it better to remain a Period 7 or to change to a Period 8 home. 2. The D.I.Y. "Expert" The steps below are based on the belief that: the user wants to do-it-on-their own (D.I.Y.). If so, make sure that one has a good grounding in Flying Star Feng Shui. 3. If one is a novice in Flying Star Feng Shui If the person is only a novice, than, it is best to seek advise from a FS practitioner - requesting the steps (below) to be incorporated in your home audit - if it has not been done already. 4. Here are some of the considerations which applies not only to the "West" but rather all other directions:- 4.1 Step 1: Draw Flying Star Charts ==================================== 4.2 For example if your home is a "West" Home. The least one can do is to draw at least TWO CHARTS. 4.3 And if your home is a WEST 1 home, than, try to draw and later analyse your home based on Period 7's West 1 or Period 8's West 1. 4.4 If one's home was/is a Period 6's WEST 1, than, no point drawing a Period 7's chart since it has past it's shelf-date. Draw a Period 8 WEST 1 chart. 4.5 Step 2: Analyse which chart is better? ========================================== 4.6 Check the Flying star numbers of a facing direction. 4.7 Usually, if the frontage is afflicted by or has some of these numbers: #5 , #2 , #7 or #3 (usually in a combination be it MS, WS or Base) - then this home is a candidate for a change in period - especially if all other sectors are equally not as favourable. 4.8 Equally important is the centrepoint of the home. For the West 1 home the centrepoint is plagued by an inauspicious 5MS 9WS with Base7 combination. Given that this year, the 5 yellow is at the centerpoint or the flux of the home, it is not so favourable. 4.9 If Period 8's chart has double #8's at the frontage, chances are, it is better to fly to Period 8, since this house should have overall better Flying Star Feng Shui. 4.10 In addition to comparing the "mouth" or frontage of the home, the centrepoint, it is also equally important to compare the flying star for each bedroom(s) and even the sitting position or back of the home. 4.11 Like exams, we want to score as much marks as possible. And if the new Period 8 chart is much better in all compartments, why not. 5. Step 3: Cannot "catch" (comprehen) what I say ================================================ 5.1 For those who cannot "catch" (comprehen) what I say, should again, see whether it is better to get a competent FS practitioner to an extensive assessment. Else, read on.... 5.2 Step 4: Check if it is possible to activate the MS#8 and especially the water star WS#8 ================================== 5.3 No matter under which Period, since we are under Period 8, check to see where is the water star #8 position. 5.4 If your home is a Period 7 home and if the water star is located at the frontage, then, it may be justifiable to consider maintaining it a Period 7 home (after considering also Step 2 and other relevant information above. 5.5 This is because, sometimes, under Period 8, even if we have a double #8's it may fly into the wrong place. For example, under Period 8 West 1, there is a double #8's but it flew to the sitting position. 5.6 In many homes, the sitting position is the back of the home and unless, one has a living room, here, one cannot take proper advantage of the double #8's. 5.7 Step 5: Can the door be tilted to another direction ======================================================= 5.8 This involves, more expert analysis. So, one should seriously consider getting proper FS advise. 5.9 For example, a North 2 Period 7 home is not advantages to move into Period 8 North 2. Since North 2, Period 7 has double 7's but is not favourable under Period 8, because of the inaspicious double 7's. Water can be used to drown it. 5.10 But is there a better choice? 5.11 Yes, if it is feasible to tilt the main door to North 1, Period 8, this is excellent because, the house would enjoy double 8's at the frontage. 5.12 Step 6: Go ahead to check out your home based on the above advise 5.13 Unfortunately for those who are groggy by now, and trying to find your asprin (panadol) then, better not look at all these information. 6. In conclusion ================ For "copycat" questions, like this: "Would appreciate if you could advise how Period 8 will affect a house facing XXXX?" ( SEX ) I would have to get the person to do a SEARCH for the keyword " SEX " in this forum. And since it has appeared, here, one can most certainly find this page. Since, what has SEX got to do with a Feng Shui forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mei Lee, Generally, it has more to do with "commonsense approach" to Feng Shui. This is because, if the site / slope is "well maintained" it is fine. But in some cases, such as poor piling done and due to heavy (or very heavy rainfall), and if the slope is not protected, we often see pictures on houses on the "hill" breaking up or the slope causing a landslide - coming down to the lower home. Frankly, this is quite rare. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Regina, To side-track a little:- 1. The annual Five The annual #5 falls at the centrepoint of a home. If so, often, leaving it as a "clear space" or walkway is good enough. For those who are duly concerned with it. The rationale is that it would be quite silly to place e.g. a wind chime at this centrepoint. Since, either, most of the time - a regular wind chime, would not chime as much. Even if it does chime, in a home environment, it can get pretty uncomfortable - since - it can affect the welfare of family members e.g. those who need to study or pay attention to work or for sleep. 2. These three variable numbers are not favourable: since #3 affects work or work issues and #2 with #5 often reflect sickness. 3. However, before you start to "panic" or do anything, do check the annual number at this sector. Hopefully, if it is #6, this would be good as #6 being strong metal can help to keep in check this numbers. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alice, If you can fax a copy of your layout plan to my fax: 64820570 and provide me an e-mail account, I can indicate it on the layout plan for you. Do let me have a short description of each side of your home or what you see from inside of each side looking outwards. Please also let me know the unit level. The e-mail account or a HP so that once I viewed it, I can either e-mail my comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Nhan, 1. In my opinion, no. One should not only consider specifically the base #8 as an active star. 2. This is because, some FS schools have even "sidelined" the base number. And some of the FS schools placed emphasis on the MS # and WS #. 3. I feel that all three variables: Base, MS and WS are equally important. And also because under Period 7, #4 is bad number. 4. But, under Period 8, it is felt that it is a "mixed-blessing" star. Some FS practitioners feel that #4 is a good star. While others like me, would say that it is a "mixed blessing". 5. This is because, central to Flying Star Feng Shui is what is known as the 81 interpretations. This is the permutation of 1 with 1, 1 with 2..... 2 with 1 up to 9 with 1... 9 with 9. A total of 81 different combinations. 6. In addition, often many FS practitioners understand relations like MS#1 with WS#4 etc... 7. In history, we understand that even so called "dead" volcanoes may erupt at anytime. 8. And using the term "dead" is similar to a one-dimension look at the numbers. 9. If we understand the Flying Star numerology, correctly, some people may view it from a two-dimension view. But, the highest state of understanding is that is actually a three-dimensional model encomphasing: Five Elements concept, 81 combinations, Flying star rulesets e.g. Pearl String, Sum-of-ten, Up mountain, down water etc.... 10. Therefore, in a 20-Year Flying Star analysis, even if a number or number(s) are dead, they are still combined in a Base / Mountain / water star group to derive the influence of a sector. 11. And it is said still "posess" energy. As this engergy is based on it's element and strength. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mabel, Often, it is best to just close the toilet door. Under symbolism in Feng Shui, there is no harm in placing a hulu or bottle gourd object next to the toilet bowl. Warmest Regards, Cecil