Cecil Lee

Dear Glyn, Please send my regards to Phil and all your lovely children:) Yeah, I can understand what you mean:) Nowadays, a voice amplifier or *joke* perhaps, do get yourself a CD of the sound of waves. I have seen such CDs around selling in some shops. For sure, do try out those CDs with gentle sea waves. Avoid getting those that sound like the force of a Tsusami wave... swoosh.. erh... which might literally sweep one off one's feet. Do take care! And hope you recover from your sinus! Erh..perhaps? *JOKE* When young.... when you were in your mum's womb; perhaps, your well developed ears felt comfortable, just maybe, she heard that playing sounds was good for you:) And you ended up - comfortable with the `waves':) Cheers!

Dear Jane, Frankly, looking at most of the messages in this forum, I have this to say: "Gua or Kua is not a cure-all". Often, I find users quoting their Gua numbers and expect miracles to happen. Or totally disappointed that it cannot do much. I have often elaborated to apply the three-step approach: Step 1: What is the PURPOSE of each concept? Step 2: What is it's strengths? Step 3: What is it's weakness? There are two senarios: 1. Either the family has nothing better to do than to complaint or 2. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, most probably; they have #3 or #4 at the main door etc... Here, there is relatively not much one can do `to be placed' at their home. Other than if they do it themselves. 3. If you home has #3 or #4 or if your main entrance is close to theirs, perhaps, you may try to hang a six-rod hollow windchime to dispel or break bad #3 or #4 or a combination of it. Well, I am guessing here, since; we are not sure, the sector elements of your home. 4. Often, I understand that it is quite hard, but, often it takes two hands to clap. So, if the neighours complain, either avoid them or if their complains are geniune, see what had made them angry - within norms. For example, is it the noise of one's pet dog? Or did one's pet trespass and donate some pooh to the neighbours? Usually, there must be a trigger-point for a neighbour to complaint or cause-of-complaint. Sometimes, talking to one of the `reasonable' neighbour's spouse could help. Warmest Regards, Cecil

dear Anon, 1. Yes, I strongly believe that good authors often state facts. 2. Even if our homes is miles away from the sea; we are literally affected by daily high/low pressures. 3. Even the idea of full moon i.e. our moon is many thousands of mile high; yet, there were documented cases of people's mood affected by the magnetic force of the moon. We can literally see high/low tides based on the moon's gravitational pull. 4. Even the Grand Duke theory is based on the planet Jupiter .. which is said to be the biggest planet and thus have a `magnetic' influence on our planet earth. 5. Thus, one must never, never discount: Macro Feng Shui. 6. Yet, time and time again, we human beings are being `connned' by persons who invent marketing ploys. 7. Recently one user asked, why the rich kept antiques. As the word suggests, antiques are suppose to be `rare'. 8. But, what comes out of the marketing ploy today are things like three-legged toads that roll out of the production line. Are these antiques? 9. I am truly sadden by the fact; that many Feng Shui practitioners today; who `prey' on all of us: giving us the notion of what "We all want to hear". 10. In fact, go to most Feng Shui practtioner's sites and one finds all kinds of "Feng Shui" products. 11. As mentioned, these products costs little to make but, is very lucrative money with high mark-ups for the sellers. There was an earlier message by Wasis who had asked an almost similar question. Landed property often is `different' from a condo or flat/apartment. Some of these apartments are literally concrete / cement and many of those that face e.g. West, have direct sunlight or heat absorbed into that facing. For a landed property, there is often a difference. Most landed property is often not more than 3 storey high. And, one of the advantages is that of a ^ inverted V shaped roof. Where air there is an air-pocket between the roof and the ceiling. Often, these landed property also have landscaping e.g. plants or trees to shade the house. As you had mentioned, simple things like awning do provide side to these landed properties. In fact, a house should conform as much as possible to the shapes and forms. And not purposely tilted in an odd-shape vis-a-vis the site/land. No matter how, in my opinion, a North-South house is still a better choice even for the `Western' group people. Here, if one constructs an entirely new home, the bedroom locations can be specifically tailored to be suitable to the `West' group people. The idea of West or East group has less weightage than Shapes and Forms of a home. Rather than say that all NW or SE facing is not suitable to have water at their frontage; we should understand the key principle behind such an idea. And if you know how to draw a Luo Shu grid, then test out the hypothesis. Please note that even under each sector, there are always three sub-sectors. Thus NW has NW1, NW2, NW3. While SE has SE1, SE2 and SE3. They key ingredient to understanding why no water has to do with #7. Under Period 7, it is said that #7 is auspicious under this period. This is true for any other numbers found in that period. Thus under Period 5, even an inauspicious star like #5 - because it is under Period 5, is said to be auspicious under that period. In other periods #7 is a bad element other than in Period 7. For example:- 20-Year Reigning Period: 7 (1984-2003) House Direction: NW2 (315) The NW sector stars are: #7 mountain with #9 water and #8 base star. Under Period 7, the significance of this will be:- Five Element Analysis (Mountain vs Water) Analysing: Weak Metal (7) vs Weak Fire (9) Relationship Analysis Metal (7) is controlled by Fire (9). Fire element helps to destroy Metal weaken it. Thus, this is considered an auspicious combination. Under Period 8, #7 has now become a bad star. Under the five elements concept:- Metal produces -> Water If we use water or add water to #7 (metal) then, water increases and drowns Fire (9). The Fire elment which was suppose to destroy or weaken Metal has been extinguished. And this bad metal element combined with water element will change the whole equation. The key here is to have a solid understanding of the Five Elements concept. Proper authentic Ba Zi also is based on the Five elements concept. And Proper Flying Star Feng Shui is also based on the Five elements concept. Thus in this equation: the lowest common denominator or LCM is the Five elements concept. Therefore, if we look at Feng Shui seriously, it is purely based on logic and the application of the Five elements. If you are interested in Flying Star, please take up a course on it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judy, 1. The clue here is to look at the human make-up: "We have our head and feet." 2. One simple example is, when most of us sleep we sleep in a `near' horizontal position. Here, all humans have a head. And our actual head should face the best direction. 3. Our feet should point to the opposite direction. 4. Ambulance Evacuation and the taboo: To give another example: Even for Chinese; who are very sick; recently, I encountered an experienced ambulance attendant who has advised family members of the sick that whenever; an emergency evacuation is made; "head, first". 5. When lying down, often, we want our head to be the `first' to be closer to the auspicioius direction; rather than the feet closest to this auspicous direction. 6. The "coffin position" It is inauspicious to have the legs face the bedroom door. Here, again, the taboo is our legs - considered as being inauspicious. 7. Another simple example is the parents and a baby child. 8. Many parents especially Chinese avoid placing a baby cot at their feet. Not because, these Chinese may have smelly feet but rather: it is symbolic of `throwing' one's child at one's feet. 9. There is a difference between sitting down on a chair working on a table. Here, we should have our feet on the ground. And, qi or air flows to our face. 10. There is one school of thought in Feng Shui as you had mentioned; that says feet first. But here, imagine if we do not cover our feet or spouse feet with blanket. The first qi or air that is likely to flow to us is from `feet' (down) or up to our face. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Geok Tin, 1. An office environment is different from a home. 2. Unless; one is the CEO or senior positions or do not have a personal room; frankly, there is very little one can do to or next to impossible to change the working desk direction. 3. Nowadays, many office use system furniture and it is next to impossible to tilt or change it's direction. 4. Honestly, you would have to depend more on "Human Luck". Nowadays, I do understand that many of us have `low morale' and tend to worry about things like restructing or retrenchments. 5. However, look at it this way: the more we worry, the more, we get into a vicious cycle of such thoughts. 6. In my opinion, "nervousness" and "tensions" will often lead to negative thoughts; and often lower our health resistance. 7. What any boss/superior needs today are `reliable' people. Look at it this way: Many supervisors themselves equally feel insecure themselves. 8. Unfortunately, in fact, this is the first time; that many Directors/Senior Managers and Human Resource managers have dealt with such issues of retrenchments. 9. In fact, in my opinion, we have to: 1. try to make ourselves relevant e.g. "knowledge is power". 2. "Love thy work" 3. Continue to develop a healthy home environment with spouse and children. "Our children - is our future". (Nowadays; in Singapore, I personally find that "Our daughter is our future.... our boys often have to chase after 6 Cs i.e. Car, Cash, Condo, Club, Credit Card and Career. Often, if they (the boys) found a Car, a Condo, a Club and have many Credit Cards, this is the `end' of their means to give to their parents;( Perhaps, why not listen to the (Singapore) government - more kids : to be sure: why not go for 3 daughters and 1 son? How about it? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daria, Please see the attachment. I used Smart Draw software to give a simple illustration: 1. Please see a sample `North' marking. It may not be exactly true North. But this is merely a sample. 2. I had placed a True compass direction's grid on the `centre-of-gravity' of the layout plan. This method is known as the True compass `pie-chart' method. Another method is to properly mark out the `zones' for each compass direction. Much like the sample `zone' shown in PURPLE for the North compass direction. Each compass zone can also follow this type of marking or zone. 3. Highlighted in yellow is considered as a missing corner. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lana, In my opinion, it is best that you dispel with "Feng Shui" for the time being. Let me elaborate.... If one is currently facing financial problems; the worst senario is to depend on the `type' of Feng Shui that you are practising. The majority of what you are practising is: the wrong type of Human/Man Luck. I understand many of us want to feel comfort by placing things in our homes, just because we read that it "might work". We can draw a parallel to some people who when faced with difficulties "drown" themselves with food. Placing figurines etc.. does not work! In fact, if we look at it carefully, all the best human luck is/are Free! I often mentioned that we do not go into a vicious cycle: "Placing some object" and waiting for money to drop from the sky. But rather, in light of the adversity, try to be together or `bond' as much as we can. It does not matter if both Gua (Kua) are not the same. Gua is but only one of the many, many puzzles. Don't because of "Gua thing" and ruin your lives unnecessary. In fact, it is best that you erase all you read about Gua. Since, this is another `upset' in your life. My personal advise is: TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE! Going forward, it is best that given your current situation and in my opinion, the inadequate knowledge of the three trinity of the Chinese system: Heaven Luck Earth Luck Human (Man) Luck without proper understanding of all three and how to manage them; my best advise is for you to stop looking at " Feng Shui" all together. Even in Feng Shui, I have known many who do not have good Earth Luck (Feng Shui) but make the best of their Human Luck (love/sharing)... remember your wedding vows? Our wedding vows exactly echoes some of the virtues of "Human / Man Luck " for a couple. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glyn, 1. Frankly, based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui it is not advisable to place a bed next to the window(s): 1.1 Often, the window next to where one person sleeps could be closed. Or if open, can bring `drafts' of air to those sleeping close to the window. 1.2 A better Shapes and Form arrangement is as shown under the attachment. 1.3 Here, the bed has a back support and away from the `elements' (window). Since, you had also mentioned that there is no toilet at this location. 1.4 Is the bedroom door at the middle or at the side. This is not a main issue unless one sleeps with the legs facing the bedroom door (in this situation, it is akin to bringing out the coffin). I hope this is not the position, that you were mentioning when you wanted to move the entire bed to the `other south side'. 1.5 Which ever, place the door is, and if the legs face the door, again this is inauspicious. 2. In my view, you may have to `scrap' the positioning based on Eight House/ 4 good/bad vs Shapes and Forms. In my opinion, Shapes and Forms often should take precedence over "Eight House". 3. For example, the layout shown, has the bedhead without a solid support; the bed position does not invite good qi flow. But on the contrary, it is disadvantages to sleep next to the windows. 4. It is also not favourable to sleep with the bedroom door behind us. Warmest Regards, Cecil 2. I cannot see the actual door; but is the door at the middle of the room

Dear Jennifer, I am glad that you found tips on house hunting useful. Part I: Palm Haven Location: Palm Grove Avenue Developer: CapitaLand Tenure: 999 years Total Units: 48 with 2 rooms of 99 to 100 sq m and 3 rooms with PES 115 to 150 sq m. And penthouse with 170-215 sq m. Overall, the most pleasant thing about this development is that is 4 storey high and ground units have PES. Such low level apartments are quite `rare' in new developments. Previously, in 2000, most of the units that went on `secondhand sale' were level 2 with psf of around $690. In 2000, some of the 2 bedroom apartments were sold for as high as $700 psf. Last year, the price went down to as low as $624 psf for these 2 bedroom apartments. For the 3 bedroom types, it went as low as $428. But the mean range is between $460 to $620. Overall, in my opinion, I quite like this development especially since it is low height and the location is acceptable (shapes and forms). In terms of value; it is 999 years not entirely freehold. But, in the future e.g. 60 to 80 years from now, there is a much higher chance of the value in `enbloc' sale vs selling each unit alone. And, this is a plus point. But with only 48 units, do check out what is the monthly mainenance fees like. Often, it is higher than a full condo, but should not be more than $350 p/mth else it is on a high side. Warmest Regards, Cecil Really liked your Thanks! Jen.

Dear Anon, It depends on the distance between your main entrance vs your neighbour's (partial) wall. Often, 3 metres distance away is acceptable. Usually, it is best not to be too close because sometimes, the corner of the wall is like a poison arrow aimed towards your main entrance door. And secondly, it is often not too good because qi (air) flow is not smooth. What could be worse are the new generation Punggol flats. Some of these are corner units and the corridor wall is aimed directly into the homes. Depending on the situation, sometimes, potted plants can soften this effect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Glyn, Do you have a sketch layout showing this part of the home in relation to the windows (if any); doors and the location of the toilet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yew Hui, Please see below:- I strongly believe that Feng Shui is not only just the interior but equally or more important is the external Shapes and Forms. 2. Even if we are looking at the interior,we should also look at the layout plan. For example, safe shapes are layout plans that are rectangular in shape. Look out for the toilet locations etc.. Here, if one wants like to trickle in, a simple day curtain or even using sun-ex films can be used; such as an opaque film. Where possible try to find out what is the rationalefor theprevous owner selling their unit (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judy, Under the Five Elements concept:- 1. Other than using colour, shapes is another consideration. 2. Thus, circle symbolises metal element. While rectangle or square represents earth. 3. Generally, white, silver, chrome or gold represents metal element. 4. If one takes a close look at a Chinese Luopan, one will notice that it is made up of an external square (represented by earth) and the inner plate is the Heaven plate. 5. The key to understanding here, is that the Heaven (Metal) plate is the key to our life. The Heaven (Metal) circular plate is akin to Heaven's Qi. The Heaven qi is used to conqueror or neutralise earth imbalances e.g. the square plate. 6. This is why, often, any cure used in Feng Shui is the `metal element'. 7. Please note that I had mentioned: Heaven Qi - here, in one way, if we look at `light', light qi is another factor. Often, the light or natural light is one of the qualities of `colour'. 8. If one is not too sure, then,often one should use pastel shades or light colours. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Today, there are still some developers who had folded up. This is not just in Malaysia or in Singapore. A few months back, this developer had uncompleted development and it has become a breeding ground for mosqitoes. Therefore, any land, that has both good or bad Feng Shui, can come down with such a situation. Often, it is sheer `bad luck' which is attributed to the most common situation: downturn in business, leading to cash flow problems for such a developer. Why not, if an experienced FS practitioner finds that the land is OK. A towkay (rich man) may eventually, buy over this land. Hopefully, at a much lower price - due to forced sale or auction. With proper planning, or restart or tear down and rebuilt, there is no issue with the development. Fortunately, most flu virus can be cured. Sincerely hope that the Fast Food FS practitioner did not catch SARs at a late stage:( Often, if the land is `clean', this bad qi (developer - facing financial problems) is not a major concern. What is bad would be a situation where a site was formerly a burial site/kampong and the developer did not `cleanse' properly before foundation work was done. Here, take the example of the condo: Fernwood Towers, located at Junction of Siglap Road/Marine Parade Road http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg:8080/map.jsp?x=38247.668&y=32378.04&star=1&xyfile=&level=7&heading=5000A+MARINE+PARADE+ROAD%2C+LAGUNA+PARK+%28449284%29&oldX=38681.05&oldY=32378.04&postal=449284&Click+Any+Point+To+Centralise+Map.x=200&Click+Any+Point+To+Centralise+Map.y=130 In my opinion, care was not taken, during this project. This lead to a worker crushed by a pile. He had to pay with his life. In my opinion, his book is `too scientific' and some Feng Shui practitioner have infact - brushed his work aside. However, if you have gone thru this forum; where I often mentioned about the North-South (facing-sitting) home vs a East-West home; I often mentioned about radiated light into a home. Even during on-site Feng Shui audits, I have to first understand what type of `light' filters into a bedroom or study. And in the living room, where the West sun comes in - to properly advise the placement of the living room furniture. The following statement comes into my mind always: " You stay, here I don't." Therefore, I have to see how best sitting arrangements should harmonize with the home. Imagine this: Is it fair to ask a client to sit facing say the WEST sun directly?... while looking at the TV set? Even if they do sit at this location, everyone young and old may end up wearing sunglassess! In a bedroom, if the study table is against a west sun directly, little things like a `shiny' magazine or `book' that has shiny pages may cause "astigmatism". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wincash, Please see below:- In the second place, it is good that you advise the inexperience practitioner not to practise looking at dates:) Thirdly, even if one wants to stay in an abandon home; the only rationale I could think of are: 1. A fugitive running away from the law 2. Refugees running away from war 3. A movie company making a film and often, we find the heroes running into abandon homes. What do you think? Often, those who haunt `haunted' houses want to chase humans away from their domain (home). So, why would they want to follow the practitioner home? In the past, or quite recently, I had written about evil people who intentionally "breed" bad spirits. For example, evil Japanese spirits that some pay homage to. There are also some Chinese who also breed baby ghosts etc... Only this `category' i.e. bad spirits that were bred, are the ones we should be worry about. But, take note that these are quite `rare'. Rare because - 99.99 percent of the time, we will never meet such things UNLESS we actively seek them OUT. However, like every occupation, there are occupational hazards. A Geomancer has thus a higher probability to meet these since, he/she often had to survey or audit many homes. Yes, I do believe you when you mentioned an `inexperienced' Feng Shui practitioner if he/she does a survey or audit for an `abandon' home. This is because, even a Geomancer need to make a living. But, however, an experienced Feng Shui practitioner (often) will not do an audit for an abandon home - since very often; (unfortunately) the person who may have hired them would most likely not be able to pay for such a service. (With exceptions of-course). Often the secondary school would be made up of many young active children. Many adults or teachers would give these children a miss! Since, some humans cannot tolerate, noise, activity, naughtyness etc.. Therefore, we can also imagine: If I (am) a ghost or spirit, I would also like humans, steer clear of such children! Unless, of course, a `spirit' that may not have gone thru their Secondary education. Perhaps, just perhaps or maybe, they would like to attend school? What do you think? You are 50-50 correct! Cheers! Cecil

One day, a man was `furiously' thinking of the `cleanest' way to get rid of his wife. (He was having an affair and his mistress had gave him a `dateline' to get rid of his wife.) The man thought of nearly everything but felt that he would most likely be the suspect! He truly wanted to plan and execute a `perfect crime'. He nearly gave up when, one night, he watched the news of how foreign maids often cleaned windows or put out clothings and accidently fall to their death! Oh! He hit on the idea! YES! My current wife fits this profile! She was a housemaker and her moto is " TOO CLEAN ". The man decided to call a friend to pretend to be a "Feng Shui Master". Since his wife is a firm believer of Feng Shui. She has no hesitation to do what was told! This "Feng Shui Master" said: You must shift your bed with the head board against the windows. And the Feng Shui Master muttered "wow your windows are so dirty!". True enough, the next day, the man's wife eagerly climbed on the re-arranged bed, and started cleaning the windows. Unfortunately, she slipped and fell out of the window. All that was left of her was a pool of red....... (this part censored). The morale of this story?: " Erh... TRY NOT TO BE TOO CLEAN? NO! ". The true morale of this story is " Even adults can become SUPERWOMEN!" Cheers! Cecil P.S. The man, fortunately had foresight in financial planning and benefitted from the insurance cover taken against his EX. The morale of this? BE SUSPICIOUS if YOUR MAN takes an interest to insure you!

1. Many of us who have taken a driving test would have practised for the `three-point' turn. 2. Hey! This is on Property Review! Not a lesson on driving! 3. Perhaps, you are correct! 4. But have you ever wondered? Whenever, we do a three-point turn, each time our car turns, we have a different view? 5. This is what, we should also `try' to look for in a home!How many points of view does your house have? 6. As mentioned in the earlier message:- 7. "Four-point" views are often reserved for a landed property stand-alone home such as a bungalow. 8. How about "Three-point" views? Often, for landed properties; these are the semi-detached homes or duplexes. Sometimes, some Terrace houses have a `three-point' view. For example, one client recently purchased a lovely Terrace house with "Three-point" views in the "Opera Estate" area in Singapore. Homes like the Singapore HDB 5 room `point' block flats built in the mid 1970's also have three-point views. 9. Where can we find "Two-point" views? Many Terrace houses often are side-by-side and sandwiched between each other (other than the corner unit). Often, these have air flow at the front and the back. Thus, "two-points" of qi flow. 10. Are there `one-point views'? Well, often, these are the bedrooms of maids in a landed property. 11. Are there `zero-point views'? Yes, why not? But, this is OFTEN BAD NEWS! Why? Most likely, one most probably end up in a detention cell or a jail room. And if one commits something bad and is punished, one may end up in such a room! A room that is known as an isolation cell. Many of such cells do not have any windows and once the door is closed behind, this solitary room often becomes dark. Little, wonder why Jails or prisons have such "bad qi". So remember, the next house you buy should have as many "points" as possible! Next time, you may want to boast to your friend: I have 4 points! How abut you! Friend: "Say it again? I don't get you!" If so, please recommend your friend to visit us (www.geomancy.net) for more information. Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Park Avenue Kowloon, Hong Kong Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms / duplexes Source: http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=parkave_pp.html Central Park Kowloon, Hong Kong Location: 18 Hoi Ting Road, Kowloon Consisting of 2 and 3 bedrooms type Source: http://www.sino-land.com/template.cfm?S1C=PropSales_ISO&Lang=ISO&Page=2&Unit_Type=R&S4C=centralpark_pp.html My comments: 1. For high rise living, often, if we are not too sure what shape the blocks should take; the safest shapes are in Singapore, we call this the `point-block' apartments. 2. In Singapore, often, these type of point-blocks were built sometime in the mid-1970's and many are still standing today. 3. Even the former Housing & Urban Development Corporation flats such as: Laguna Park, Laguna View at 5000 Marine Parade Road and Braddell View follow this `point-block' concept. (These blocks were built in the mid-1970's.) 4. If you go thru the description under the Park Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong: "Through the full height glass window of the apartments, residents of Park Avenue can enjoy the unique "three-fold" view composed of the gorgeously landscaped pool view, special theme park view and the breathtaking view of Victoria Harbour." 5. Often, one of the key success factors of many point blocks is this same idea of "three-fold" view. 6. What this means is that like many of the 5 room `point-block' flats, each unit has `THREE VIEWS'. For example the balcony area has ONE view, the Master bedroom has a SECOND view and often, the dinning room has a THRID view. 7. In other words, wind or qi can enter from three diferent directions into the home. Depending on high or low pressure at different times of the day, wind or qi can circulate into the home from these different directions. 8. Another added advantage of the `point-block' (in Singapore we call it as such) and in Hong Kong, it can be called as "three-fold" view. Both are thus identical ideas, but worded differently. 9. A point block thus allows clear space at all directions and at the same time, qi flow around it is in my opinion, much better than `joined' blocks. 10. Often, if one notice carefully, joined blocks; becaused they are often sandwiched together has only "TWO-VIEWs"; sometimes, because in a condo environment, we often close e.g. the main door (leading to the lift area); we are only left with "ONE-VIEW". 11. Here, isn't "THREE-VIEWS" better than "ONE OR TWO VIEWS"? 12. Is there such thing as "FOUR-VIEWS"? 13. Why not? Four-views would imply that we most probably own a bungalow or single/standalone house. Where, all four sides allow us not so much of "FOUR-GOOD-VIEWS" but rather, four good directions where air can circulate into our home. 14. I truly hope that the concept of "ONE-TWO-THREE-FOUR VIEWS", have again gave you another perspective of house-hunting. 15. Again, the morale of this story is: " THE MORE SIDES WITH VIEW OUR HOME HAS; THIS CAN BE QUITE GOOD - ACTUALLY ". 16. It is truly a pity, all those NEW HDB Punggol apartments. I truly pity many who had purchased apartments looking into other neighbour's apartment and vice-versa. And many of these units are `entrapped' with poor air/qi circulation because of the enclosed nature of these pockets of units. I must say, when the owners of such apartments are able to sell after the mandatory 5 year limit of stay is up; many of these owners will most certainly become `entrapped' or literally stuck with their homes. Else, they have to sell them for a song! Usually, these apartments are purchased by young couples. What a way to start their life! Instead of getting an asset boosting; they will often find themselves `trapped' with such a poor investment. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Attached is a sample picture of a Singapore HDB `point-block' flat

Blue Horizon Condominium Location: West Coast Crescent Developer: Far East Organisation Total Units: 616 Estimated TOP: 31 December 2007 Tenure: 99 years starting from 14 August 2000 Average p.s.f. $438 Layout Plans:- http://www.fareast.com.sg/mainpage.asp?LeaseSale=Sale&page=FloorPlan&Cat=Residential&id=323 I personally do not like models Type: C7b - As the toilet is at the centrepoint C8b - Toilet at the `center-of-gravity and odd shaped layout plan Otherwise, this site is in my opinion, by far, one of the best sites around the West Coast area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This is an interesting article about the name of a newly launched condo development.... I just passed it this afternoon. Hmm.... so far, no smell yet;( http://www.botanical-online.com/thebiggestflower.htm

Dear Ricky, 1. Please note that my comments are based on the rough sketch. 2. In my opinion, if the two neighbour's homes have sharp-corners aimed at your home (as shown in the illustration); then; the lamp-post is the least of the worries. 3. In my illustration, in addition to the corner of the two neighbour's home `attacking' your home i.e symbolically showing an `X'; this is pretty bad. 4. In addition, because of the narrow opening between the two neighbour's homes, this has created a very inauspicious narrow compressed vortex. 5. Vortex (qi) or I called this Vortex-Qi is highly unbalanced and very unfavourable to the owners. 6. Please, try to find out what is the rationale for the owners selling their home? (Often, we may not get the correct answers). 7. NOTE: As mentioned earlier, I base my comments on just your simple sketch only. 8. If some of the information provided is inaccurate or if the corners of the home does not `cut-into' your home, then, please let me know. 9. Going forward, at this point, if it is me; " I WILL AVOID PURCHASING THIS HOME - LIKE THE PLAGUE - GIVE ME FREE ALSO - I DO NOT WANT!" Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Please refer to attachment

Dear Anon, Again, this has much to do with "commonsense approach". 1. Often, one reason has to do with the `safety' factor. For example, what happens if the window does not have a grille and is on a upper floor. And if we have a young child. What every parents fear most is a child that managed to climb the bed head and accidentally falls down. Even if this is a 5 year old child; he/she (most probably a HE) that saw too many Superman movies. It could also be the daughter who may see old re-runs of Superwomen or Wonder women:( 2. Human nature Some of us really feel uneasy with an open window behind us. At the same time, if it rains, we could perhaps also be easily awoken. In other situations, in some cases, car headhights or high beam can also shine into our home. In Singapore, the best sterling example is the "Everitt Road" tiff that is ongoing. Where one family i.e. the Chans even shine spot-lights into their neighbour's home. Imagine, if we do stay in such a location; On one hand, this may perhaps applease a miser since he/she will get free lighting into their bedroom! For others, they may perhaps be binded by the lights and even at night may even have to wear sunglasses. Therefore, most of us would feel more comfort with a solid wall behind our heads. This is natural for a human being. For one thing, we do not have `coconut' heads. Our brains are soft and covered only by a layer of skull. Hmm... just maybe... there could be someone out there that ...perhaps ... wear a motorcycle helmet to sleep? Perhaps, then, this person... does not `fear' a window behind him. Maybe this could be true for those living in an earthquake zone. Frankly, this example, shows that everything cannot be analysed based on Feng Shui. Feng Shui has no answers for this. But `commonsense' and the human element does... Therefore, can I pose the same question back to you: "Can I assume that this is no good too?" What do you think? Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, 1. Often, we will try to look at Feng Shui for answers. But, usually, Feng Shui is based on commonsense approach. 2. In the example you had provided, assuming that one lives in an apartment with a common corridor. And that this bedroom shares one wall with this common corridor passage. 3. What happens if we open our windows (even slightly). Someone may simply throw a lighted cigarette butt thru the opening. And if happens to fall on the bedsheet or mattress, then, the bed may catch fire. In such a situation, it is always safer to place the bed away `from harm's way'. 4. A window behind our back is also disadvantages since we human beings do not have eyes behind our backs. And if we do open our windows, someone may peek-in. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sumita, Frankly, there are so many considerations in Feng Shui besides the NE main door. It is difficult for me to put it down in one forum message. The clue here is to: "Try and maximize your marks, in all areas - where you can." Warmest Regards, Cecil