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Dear Nhan,
From a more serious approach, it is best to analyse the proposed cure based on the Five Elements Concept.
1. the number #8 earth represents = weak earth
2. white = metal element
3. #5 represents = strong earth
Academically, this cure may not seem to work because:-
a. adding 8 stones (without any colour preference) is adding additional earth to the sector. Thus, inflamming the #5.
b. although white represents metal, it may not be enough since, it is neither #6 (symbolic of big metal) or #7 (weak metal).
c. In order to neutralise #5, metal such as #7 weak metal may not be of enough strength.
d. The current proposed equation of " Eight earth " plus 8 white stones, which I feel represents "weak metal" against #5.
e. Under such a senario, in my opinion, this is either a weak cure or not sufficient under the Five Elements concept.
Under the Yin and Yang Concept:
If we choose to look at it only from a Yin and Yang concept then, academically, we should not only
1. match 8 = Yin and 5 = Yang
2. but also the strength of both Yin and Yang.
Here, 8 = WEAK Yin
5 = STRONG Yang
Given this senario, it would even be better to select a STRONG YIN vs STRONG Yang rather than Weak Yin against Strong Yang. Thus, both are balanced.
For example, 6 = STRONG METAL (thus, STRONG YIN)
vs 5 = STRONG YANG
Given this senario, it is better to match 6 with 5. As opposed to 8 with 5.
In addition, based on the Five Elements concept, this idea only `play' with EARTH -> WEAK METAL.
In Feng Shui, in my opinion, a better success is, if this is say an office, environment, keep the centrepoint bright or introduce lights at this sector. This is often, another more highly used cure in Feng Shui.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/10/2004 7:23:54 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
Usually one would use metal
(6-rod windchimes, 6-coins) to
cure the #5 Earth star, but I
came across a recent article
that talks about curing the #5
Yellow using the balance of
Yin and Yang. It says to put 8
white-colored stones (to
represent 8 White star) in the
sector of the #5. The idea is
to have 8 Earth (Yin) to
balance 5 Earth (Yang) and
neutralize its bad effect. I
would greatly appreciate your
opinion on the effectiveness
of this cure since this is my
first time hearing using
Yin/Yang to overcome bad
stars.
Warmest Regards,
Nhan
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Dear Mabel,
It is best to investigate your interior office (qi) based on the office main entrance NW3. As this is often, the qi flow into the 2nd floor.Quotethe Ground Floor main
entrance is NE2,
As for the Ground Floor, it is best used to look at or investigate the entire building more appropriate for landlord.
office only occupied NE corner
cos is a small business and
the partition main entrance is
SW2.
If only, is much bigger, and closer to the passage-way, you could investigate it. But, since, you mentioned that it is a small business, and if it is not close to the main entrance or lobby or has it's own door at main lobby, but rather, need to enter the office via, NW3, then, in my opinion, NW3 should be used, here.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/9/2004 12:30:34 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi ! Happy New Year !
IQuoteneed to have a correct reading
for my office location. My
office is located at 2nd
Floor. As I referred to my
compass, the Ground Floor main
entrance is NE2, my office
main entrance is NW3 but our
office only occupied NE corner
cos is a small business and
the partition main entrance is
SW2.
So which correctQuotereading entrances should I
consider ?
Appreciate yourQuotereply very much.
RegardsQuote
Username : myfs_99515
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Dear Sybil,
Frankly, the association with numbers, has more to do with cultural / phonetic preferences or sound like.
This is because, there can be so many different interpretations under "numerology" both good and bad.
In real-life, however, house number(s) do affect significantly - the resale potential of a new / existing home.
On a more practical (real-life) approach; what often matters most is a general family consensus: like(s) or dislike(s), costs of purchase etc...
Under Feng Shui (Earth Luck), it has more to do with the location (location & location): External, Site and internal layout plan. Which, can be commented on in Feng Shui.
Otherwise, there should be more plus than (negative) side to the new home.
Wishing You all the best!
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/9/2004 4:21:03 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I'm from P.J, Malaysia. I've
been looking for a home near
my daughter's school and found
one just behind the school.
The address, however, worries
me a little. It is house no.
14, Road 4/54. Please advice.
Thank you.
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Dear Anon,
Yes, based on your description, your house is a S2 or S3 house has double 8's at the frontage under Period 8.
You can indeed take the opportunity to fly to Period 8 for your home to take advantage of the very auspicious double 8's.
For the centre, since there is a combination of #4 with #3, yes, you can brighten this staircase landing.
In my opinion, the easiest and most cost effective are to replace approximately 6 to 8 roof tiles above this stairwell with the transparent / translucent plastic type of roof tile.
If you do this, the only caution, is to avoid placing any single mid-sized plant at the lift landing, to avoid forming the inauspicous word "Kun" at the centrepoint of the home.
Prior to flying to the new Period 8, chart, if you can check for any imbalance, in particular bedrooms under the changed flying star number(s). As, although the frontage now will have double 8's but, depending on where the bedrooms etc... some of the stars can be inauspicious or needs balance to neutralise them (if necessarily).
To "fly" to period 8, it is best to do so preferably anytime after or around middle of February 2004, onwards.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/9/2004 4:19:59 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sifu,
My house is a
3-storey semi-d, nearly square
in shape,no missing parts or
major protrusions. It is
almost a perfect fit onto a
standard 9-sector grid.
MyQuoteconcern is that the centre of
the house is taken up by the
staircase linking the 3
floors. The stairwell has 3
walls and not much natural
light. I am going to do some
renovations this year (period
8) to capture auspicious
flying stars in my main door
south sector.
If I get it
right, I should have double 8
in the south sector & MS 4 and
WS 3 in the central sector. My
gua is #3 & south is my
prosperity direction.
{{Unfortunately, I can't
have a main door in the East
(my excellent direction)
because I'm joined to my
neighbour at the East
wall.}}
Is there anything
wrong with the staircase in
that position? Would it help
if I opened some windows in
the stairwell walls?
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Note: Chinese New Year (CNY)
Dear Chris,
Yes, not to add salt to old wounds, based on Chinese Astrology readings, next year is the most unfavourable for:
IN GENERAL
Rank 1 = Those born in the Year of the Monkey
Rank 2 = Those born in the Year of the Tiger
Where the Money will be "offending" the Tai Sui. While the Tiger will conflict with the Tiger.
For Chinese business, for 2004, it is recommended that the first day of business is the 2nd day of Lunar New Year or Friday, 23 January 2004.QuoteOn 1/5/2004 8:47:44 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello,
I'm quite concerned about the
effect the Grand Duke Jupiter
will have on me for 2004.
As a Tiger (1962), I believe
I'm already going to have a
tough year of the Monkey.
Circumstances seem to be
conspiring to have me do work
around the house in the SW
next year.
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Dear Regina,
In general, for western homes, often, there can be U or L shaped (top-view profile).
Sometimes, depending on the situation, things like a garage or a patio (non-living / sleeping) areas of the home that may have "caused" the U or L often can be excluded from the "heart" of the home when doing a Flying Star chart.
In some situations, two centrepoints or centre-of-gravity can be found; and two flying star charts plotted for the home. Again, this depends. And should not be blindly applied to all situations. Since, there are thousand-and-one layouts all over the world.
However, again in general, unless one owns a large or huge mansion the size of a white-house or european palace; often, for a basic bungalow roughly the size around 10,000 sq feet, it would be better and more productive (and practical) to apply only one Flying Star chart).
However, in an office environment, where several tenants share the same floor of a building, here, it is practical to draw a chart just for this office, even if it is a mere 1000 sq feet or less.
Alternatively, the building owner does not care too much of the interior (tenants) and they on the other hand may request for a Feng Shui audit, done for their building. Mainly to look at external threats from other buildings and/or to enhance the external of the building.
This is to demonstrate, the flexibility of the "ART OF applying Flying Star Feng Shui".
From this, one can see that there is really no right or wrong or fixed methods to use. Here, like a scupltor, a FS practitioner, will need to understand their client's needs and focus on the best way to "read" the birth-chart for clues to it's vulnerabilities.
Under the art of Management strategic planning this is known as: S.W.O.T analysis.
Here S = Strengths (to boost qi flow)
W = Weakness (to counter-act)
O = Opportunities (e.g. to enhance qi flow)
T = Threats (to neutralise sha qi)
The lowest common denominator is also similar to the basic building block of the three-step approach:
Step 1: What is the purpose of each concept?
Step 2: What are it's strenghts?
Step 3: What are it's weakness?
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/6/2004 6:48:33 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Note Appended by Cecil:
Dear Regina,
It would be best if you can
attach a sketch to your
message.
Hope you understand that it is
quite difficult to visualise,
what has been mentioned - with
certainty.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
Mr. Lee:
You demonstrate in the Flying
Star report how to place the
grid over a rectangular house,
and you also show how to place
it over each section of an
"L"-shaped house. What should
one do with a shallow
"U"-shaped house, where the
two arms of the U are single
rooms, with a patio filling in
the missing space? Is the
patio figured in? If the
template is not put over the
entire U, why not?
Thanks.
Regina Cohn
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Further to what I had mentioned, please note the exact Lunar New Year dates:
1 Feb 2003 to 21 Jan 2004
Water-Ram
22 Jan 2004 to 8 Feb 2005
Wood-Monkey
Thus, Lunar New Year 2004 starts from 22 Jan 2004.
Therefore, the Grand Duke for 2004 starts from/on 22 Jan 2004 and NOT 1 Jan 2004. Please take note of this.
Source: Lovesigns.net
http://www.lovesigns.net/astrology/ayear/a90-2010.htm
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Chris,
1. For reference:
Grand Duke is located at-
2003 Year of Ram South-South-West, 210 Degree West
2004 Year of Monkey West-South-West, 240 Degree South
2. Stand at the centrepoint of your home.
3. Use an ordinary compass to find the correct direction.
4. Hopefully, the location, mentioned below is not 240 degrees. If so, replant now.
5. If the direction is 210 degrees, than wait for next Lunar Year, safer anytime after middle of February 2004 to do the replanting.
Hope the above helps.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 8:47:44 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello,
I'm quite concerned about the
effect the Grand Duke Jupiter
will have on me for 2004.
As a Tiger (1962), I believe
I'm already going to have a
tough year of the Monkey.
Circumstances seem to be
conspiring to have me do work
around the house in the SW
next year.
1) My front yard was destroyed
by a storm and looks very bad.
I would like to replace the
lost tree with a new one and
replace the 3x2 metres of
grass, maybe add some flowers.
This would be in the SW of the
property, being SW of my home.
2) The bathroom needs
renovations (new tub, at
least). The bathroom is in the
SW corner of the home on the
second floor.
Am I asking for trouble here?
Would the Grand Duke really be
offended by the addition of
some beautiful plants? (right
now the front yard a muddy
pile of dirt).
What can I do to appease these
elements in 2004?
My house faces w-sw (I'm kua 4
female) and I don't know what
period. It was built in 1907
but has had extensive
renovations over the last 5-15
years.
Thank you for any advice
Chris
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Dear Joji,
1. In general, the 20 Year Flying Star chart is the basis or starting point for a Feng Shui audit for any home or office.
2. The rationale is because there are 15 specific directions a home/office can fall into.
3. Some of the directions have favourable qi as opposed to other (directions).
4. Please note that the 20 year flying star chart has three variables: Mountain star, water star and base star.
5. And the Yearly flying star has only one base number.
6. Aparently, if you want to learn more, yourself, please do more research into the difference between Para 4 and 5. Alternatively, perhaps, if you want a quick method, should get expert help.
7. Frankly, I do not want to waste too much time, going thru the fundamentals of Flying star etc...
8. If you really want to learn, you have to do more research. Since, all the basic questions that you had asked, can easily be found - if one search, enough.
For example, if you exercise your fingers and use the SEARCH feature, in this forum, you should be able to see more about the 20 year vs year or vs month or vs day Flying Star.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 8:48:16 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sirs,
The more I read about feng
shui, the more I get confused.
I have the 20 yr flying star
chart, then I also saw the
2004 flying star chart. Which
one do I follow?
Also, how do I read the 3
numbers correctly so I can
apply the appropriate balance?
For example, my West has 488
with 8 as the middle number
but my N has 725 and SE 152
which from my very basic
understanding, 2 and 5 are bad
numbers. My kua number is 8 on
period 6 house.
Thanks for your advice.
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Dear Anon,
1. From a Feng Shui perspective:
1.1. Like most condominiums, there are favourable and not so favourable units.
1.2. This condominium is under Period 8 influence, and one determining factor is the Flying Star analysis within the unit. And units facing the roads may be quite noisy - thus, not as favourable as those facing the pool area.
2. From a value-added point of view:
2.1 The plus points are:
2.1.1 It is quite near walking distance to the Yio Chu Kang MRT.
2.1.2 Or any bus can easily take one to either Yio Chu Kang MRT or to Ang Mo Kio MRT.
2.1.3 It will be popular to those especially staying at Ang Mo Kio Central, Ang Mo Kio North etc...
2.1.4 The key word here is proximity, convenience, markets, schools, roads etc..
Anyway, because of it's reasonable - price, it's overwhelming demand especially for 1st time owners or HDB upgraders.
Previously, I have pointed some pertinent points about it's unique shape ..... in the forum
Therefore, from an economic - or liquidity sense, it is easier to translate to $$$ if ever the need arise, without much loss of capital. Therefore, this alone, is a very attractive, buy given the price should be around or hovering at the $400-$430 plus psf type of price range. Anything higher than this, can translate to capital loss.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/6/2004 8:49:57 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Can I have your
comments on this condo -
Grandeur 8 located at Ang Mo
Kio? Is it a good
site?
Thanking you inQuoteadvance!
Anon
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Dear Steven,
Firstly, Congratulations! On your new home!
1. As many of us are aware, Flying Star Feng Shui comes under two forms:-
1.1 Horizontal Flying Star Feng Shui
This is often called the 20 Year Flying Star Feng Shui. And of course, there is also the Yearly, Monthly, Daily and even hourly Flying Star FS.
1.2 Vertical Flying Star Feng Shui
This is the Apartment Number Flying Star Feng Shui. And the influence, here is also based on variables like:
a. What period the home was built?
b. What floor or storey is the unit located.
Therefore, the rationale why, there is a difference in the Vertical (House / apartment no. interpretation has to do with not only the combined 81 combinations but also, the base value i.e. under Period 7, the base value is #7. While under Period 8, the base value is #8.
And because of this, variable and the interaction of the number of the unit, it can change from good interpretation under Period 7 to bad in another Period or vice-versa.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/6/2004 2:30:58 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
I seek your advice in the
following:
1) My new home ? Warren in
Choa Chu Kang started building
in 2002. The building is up
already as at 4 Feb 2004. The
contractor is working on the
interior of the apartment and
it would TOP in 2004.
So is this consider a Period 7
or 8 hse?
2) I asked because base on the
hse no report in geomancy
online my hse no 03-38 is
consider bad no in Period 8
but a good no in Period 7. So
I am not sure why that is so?
Could u enlighten us? Since
the hse no end in 8 I thought
it would be a good hse no too
in Period 8. What is your view
, Master Lee?
Thank you in advance.
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Dear Susan,
1. It depends.
2. For example, for Geomancy.net and all it's resources: from day one, we have considered, the lay-person applying Feng Shui.
3. Therefore, all our resources, reports etc... are focused on the ordinary compass (North) direction, first basis.
4. Thus, our all Compass School charts, and examples are converted to the North to South. (instead of South, top).
5. This is to cater for a truly International audience, with the same level of uniformity.
6. Other Sites:
7. You have to be careful, and read between the lines or fine-print on the layout and orientation of their charts. (This is because, some sites wants users to use a Luopan or Chinese compass. Instead of the more user-friendly ordinary compass).
8. Here, some sites may have South on top. (North bottom). While others may have North on top.
9. As a guideline, it is best to go thru the resources from each site or book in a step-by-step approach.
10. And unless, one is clear of such methods; avoid the common mistake of "pick-and-choose" different methods from various sites or books.
In doing so, one can avoid the pitfalls of applying FS wrongly.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 12:20:21 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I have been trying to
figure out what compass point
to use to determine
directionality and the Ba Gua
formation for my apartment. I
have found sites that say use
Magnetic North and others that
say 0 degrees is South.
Help!! Thank you, Susan
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Dear Jimmy,
I am afraid, your question is too general from a Feng Shui and Ba Zi perspective.
Most likely, there is a leak somewhere. But it can be one or more issues e.g. relating to your home etc...
If possible, if you are not able to personally pin-point them, perhaps, you may wish to consider getting Feng Shui help.
Since you are in Malaysia, you can always consider, an on-site FS consultation, since, it is relatively easy to find one in your country.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/2/2004 2:04:05 AM, Anonymous wrote:
dear lee,
I am a remisier for about 10
yrs & thru the years I earned
a lot of monies but I noticed
that its go very fast too.Is
there a way stop this out flow
of incomes?I am still single
at this age & wonder what goes
wrong every time I entered a
relationship?
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Dear Anooja,
Thanks for the file attachment:)
Please see below.Quotebathroom in this area how much
of metal should be introduced
here as inspite of adding
enough metal so long as
bathroom is used problem does
elevate.further if SE area is
part of 2 rooms(including the
bathroom) can chiming clocks
be used in both rooms & in
area outside the bathroom
marked as red circles or will
adding it be overdo
1. All three elements: #5, #2 and #8 are earth elements.
2. Yes, because of the #5 with #2, the two chiming clocks are acceptable within the two red circles.
3. For reference:
Under the Productive sequence of the five elements concept:
Earth -> Metal -> Water
4. Since all three elements #5, #2 and #8 are all earth element we have:
4.1 Earth (#5, #2 and #8)
4.2 You have or suppose to have added chiming clock(s)
Here, the equation or flow becomes:-
Earth (#5, #2 and #8) with
Metal (Chiming clock)
5. If you have correctly placed 5, 2, 8 as
5 = Mountain star
2 = Base star
8 = Water star
Under Period 8, water can be used at WS #8 to boost wealth
6. Under the Five Element concept: you can still add another "flow"
Earth -> Metal -> Water
Thus, one option is to use blue (e.g. sky blue coloured walls) at wall marking A (please refer to attachment) to create a smooth - 3 element productive flow, here.
At this wall, a neutral colour is white/off-white. But avoid, red, pink or purple wall(s) at SE sector.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
PS: Please see attachment fileQuoteOn 1/2/2004 2:01:29 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sir,
I have gone through site & I
find it very
knowledgable.Thank you . I
have a question related to
answer to some query.In SE
area with #5.#2,#8 and with
bathroom in this area how much
of metal should be introduced
here as inspite of adding
enough metal so long as
bathroom is used problem does
elevate.further if SE area is
part of 2 rooms(including the
bathroom) can chiming clocks
be used in both rooms & in
area outside the bathroom
marked as red circles or will
adding it be overdo.please
answer my query.
Thank you
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Dear Hendra,
Most likely, your Feng Shui Master, is applying the Eight House or East/West group person's to find the best sleeping direction for you.
Often, this has to be done in conjuction with the study of the bedroom (Shapes and Forms, first). And, if it is nice to have sleeping along a good direction.
Here, the Eight House/4 East/West group, is part of the Compass School of Feng Shui. Therefore, sounds, reasonable.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/4/2004 8:12:46 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Mr.cecil lee
I just finish renovated my
shophouse, i invited fengshui
master over my new house to
correct what is wrong in the
house. my element is fire, my
house at east facing west.
he said my house location is
good. is that right?
he asked me to change my bed
location because it face the
wardrobe. (my leg face the
wardrobe while sleep).is that
true? Do i need to re-locate
the bed?
thank for reading my mail and
your reply thank!
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Dear Regina,
Thanks:)
A truly excellent insight and eye-opener on the state of "Feng Shui" today:))
Since the 1990's, many book publishers have also noticed that in order for books to sell (WELL), it should have some write-up in the name and holy trinity of Feng Shui:(
Cheers!
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 2:09:07 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I think many people, including
myself, have made the mistake
of spending all their time on
getting the home correct,
without looking at the
landscape around them.
Western Feng Shui (I am
writing from California) has
degenerated into water here,
wind chimes there, colors
everywhere. Books purporting
to teach you how to "Feng
Shui" your house literally
overnight are proliferating.
Many Westerners are not aware
of the origins of Feng Shui in
China, and especially the form
school.
Here in Southern California,
people are famous for not
trying to control nature,
rather than letting nature
have its say. We have endured
one of the worst seasons of
wildfire, yet people still
insist on building houses in
canyons, too close to
mountains, on stilts
overlooking cliffs, and who
knows what else. A friend of
mine actually rebuilt a lovely
new house on a site that had
burned in the last fire. 12
people perished in mud slides
recently. And the newspapers
are still saying "Something
weird is going on with
nature." No. People are
simply lacking in common sense
when it comes to selecting
suitable sites for homes. The
only thing that enters some
people's mind is the view.
Most of us do not buy or build
houses near natural-disaster
areas. But I believe there
has to be a raising of
consciousness overall among
people as to place more
emphasis on living in harmony
with nature, not trying
(unsuccessfully) to subdue it.
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Dear Guest,
1. No, one need not have to get a divorce:) In such a situation.
2. This is because, statistically, 50 percent of married couples, would either fall under: Both same or Both different. And, this would be a lame excuse indeed to seek a divorce.
3. The key to understanding Feng Shui concepts or any other disciplines is to use a three-step-approach.
4. Step 1 : What is the purpose of this concept?
Step 2 : What are it's strengths?
Step 3 : What are it's weakness?
5. In fact, there are already, much documentation in this forum on the purpose, strength and weakness of this concept.
6. Hope you can do some home-work by using your fingers to type it into the SEARCH feature of this forum. I am sure, you will find the information, available.
In my opinion, it is thru, a systematic understanding of each concept, one can than build a good and reliable knowledge base that will stand one in good stead.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 7:58:27 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Mr Cecil Lee,
My wife and I have completely
different good and bad
sleeping positions:
I was born 20-9-1965 and she
5-12-1971. According to
MyFengshui my BEST
sleeping positions are NW
(health) and W (longevity)
which for my wife are
WORST (disaster) and BAD
(irritation) accordingly.
My GOOD sleeping positions are
NE (excellent) and SW
(prosperity) which for
her are accordingly WORST
(death) and BAD (spook). What
is to be done in
such a case if we don't want a
...divorce?
Thank you very much in advance
for your advice
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Dear Scott,QuoteOn 1/3/2004 11:56:54 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear teachers,
I have a question in doing
some basic feng shui
assessments relating to 2
floors town-house homes. with
the shapes and forms method,
what approaches
and perspectives and
considerations should be done.
Wow, the question is short yet, it nearly encompass the enquiry into the entire Shapes and Forms Feng Shui.
Dear Scott, How, I wish, I can summarise or squeeze everything into this two lines. But, well, frankly, with so many information, both on the web (and even on this website) and in so many Forms books, I believe, you should be able to find your way.
If you are born in the Star Wars era, than this adds meaning Scott (LUKE) "MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU! FOLLOW YOUR....."
GET THE POINT?QuoteAside note, I understand
traditional fengshui has many
various
branches/schools. Am I correct
if buddhist and taoist temples
are designed
and constructed according to
their own 'fengshui' methods
or there is some
precedence?
These are the points to note.
For example, take my country's evolution of temples:
1. When many Chinese settled in Singapore, either they pooled around (money) or some philantropist, donates money to build a temple.
2. Please note that for the Chinese, there are lots of different types of temples.
3. For example, there is a temple devoted to Sea faring. And, more importantly, it has to be close-by to serve the needs of their devotees.
4. In the past, because, there WERE still virgin land, often, temples were built facing the sea. Here, some temples sit on a hill facing the sea. This is literal translation from Hokkien phrase: " CHAY SWAR KWAR HAI " - sitting on the mountain facing water.
5. There are also Buddhists temples. And this can range from Thai Buddhist to Chinese buddhist temples. There are also Toaist temples. And temples devoted to specific god. For example, in Singapore, The famous Goddess of Mercy temple is located at Waterloo street.
6. Temples often have carvings of animals on their roof. Most common are two dragons on the roof "facing a pearl".
7. And many do have a certain link to Feng Shui. For example temples that house human urns often face a specific direction.
8. There are in-fact some temples are "instructed" by Gods. For example, 20 years ago, a certain temple was constructed based on the specification of the god(s) of the temple.
What happened was that some temple devottes can go into a trance and this is where a specific diety (temporarily)took over the body of this person. And, here, he/she would give instructions on how the temple should look like. Much like the consultant on a temple project.
Please don't ask me whether the diety who gave the instruction is "feng shui friendly or not". If you want to, please visit Singapore and if you can, go to the temple and ask the diety themselves.
URBAN CITIES
Nowadays, especially in a country Singapore with nearly no more virgin land, if one wants to built a temple, one needs the donation in millions to buy a new plot etc.. And, nowadays, even if there is a good site, it does not mean that it will go to become a temple. Since, human beings prefer to use it to make money!
In a pampered city like Singapore, location of places of worship follows our life-style. For example, in real life cases:
For example, a bank has ATM machines. It closed one. Many people, still complaint about it. Why? Because, the nearest ATM machine is 300 metres away -- some consider this too far.
In fact, many of the good temples are often situated in a hill, nowadays, cater more towards, tourists e.g. in Taiwan. For example, one may have to walk as much as 99 steps uphill to visit one temple. As it sits on a hill facing water.
In Singapore, with many wanting convenience, what do you think? Would, the people here, walk up a hill every day to pray at a temple?
Perhaps, they would prefer, if it the (temple) provides a covered tunnel, with travellators that bring them to the temple. Even with such things, it may be highly unlikely to do so.
Another interesting observation is: Singapore has a high diversity of religion.
And, many Singaporeans being English educated, would prefer becoming Christians. Here, the clue is that many cinemas were either purchased, or leased to churches. And these are convenient locations.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Kay,
For this cure:
1. A good container is made of glass.
2. Get a reasonably sized jam jar. (The size of a drinking glass). Some other container include: used honey glass jar.
3. What is the ratio of salt with water?
3.1 Here, first pour water until 1/2 or 3/4 full.
3.2 Next, stir two spoonful of salt into the water.
3.3 Next, stir until the salt dissolve.
4. ART OF DETERMING HOW MUCH SALT TO USE
4.1 Please note that Para 3 is more an art. The rationale is that salt crystals may slightly differ in density.
4.2 What you can do the (FIRST ROUND) is, e.g. pour water until 3/4 full in this jar.
4.3 Next, pour one spoonful and stir until salt dissolve. Do the same with a second spoonful etc... THERE WILL COME A TIME when the salt cannot be totally dissolved. Note, how roughly how much spoonful it takes for salt to dissolve and remain undissolved.
4.4 This is usually the optimium amount of salt to water.
4.5 But this optimium means that if the water evaporates, salt crystal may form. This is quite natural. Therefore, one would have to constantly maintain water level at the specific level that one first, poured water in.
5. To fine tune, it is best to have 1/2 filled with enough salt to be dissolved. The rationale is because: We have yet to put in the 6 coins! If we do so, the mass of the coins would bring the water level to around 3/4 of the jar.
6. Often, copper coins (Chinese ancient coins with square holes) are best. (Obviously, since this is one of the Chinese cures, to play it safe, such coins are recommended).
7. In some cures, some FS practitioner insists on placing a piece or flake of a piece of gold paper. This gold paper is often the size of a postage stamp e.g. 1 inch by 1 inch or more (no issue).
8. In Asia, it can easily be purchased from gold jewellery shop. And, actually this tin foil of gold can be eaten. Some of the more expensive restaurants in my country place a piece on things like dessert.
9. I am not sure, where one can get this piece overseas. So, don't ask me where to get it, huh.
10. In countries like Thailand, it is easily obtained, especially it can even be purchased in some local temples. Here, the person buys a piece. And literally, paster it or mould it onto a Buddha statue.
I hope the above is a good enough answer. As, I will be scratching my head if you ask me further into pure quantitative amounts of e.g. salt and water to be used. E.g. 0.2 grams of salt per 10 grams of water etc.... If so, your question, will be floating around unanswered, today, tomorrow .....
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 12:41:53 AM, Anonymous wrote:
What is needed to do a salt
water cure? Obviously, salt
and water, but in what ratio?
What kind of container is
best? What kind of coins work
best?
Thank you for yourQuotereply.
Kay Roget
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Dear Carolyn,
Since there is a MS#5 (bad earth - loss, misfortune, sickness) but it is further inflamed or fuelled by #9 (fire), this is an inauspicious combination. Fortunately, there is a #6 controlling it. Thus, it is in control.
Given this situation, there is no harm with a water feature, here since, it can help to extinguish #9. Thus, letting the #6 strong metal - controlling #5.
Therefore, there is no issue with a fish tank, here.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/5/2004 2:09:46 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Thank u for yr reply. As I am rather new
at this, I am a bit blur.
I haveQuotechecked and have discovered that I am of
a strong fire element and my husband
strong water according to yr website. He
is of the earth chicken while I am a
metal pig.
I checked the flying starQuotefrom your website and found that the
sector where the aquarium is has a big
number 6, a small number 5 on the left
and 9 on the right. I have been trying
to find out how to interpret this but
have not been able to. Can you enlighten
me or direct me as to where I can find
out more info abt the flying start
theory?
On 12/31/2003 7:49:53 PM, CecilQuoteLee wrote:
Dear Anon,
1. Please
refer to the most
recent forum message
(reply)
to: Water Placement in
2004.
2. Gua number is not a
good
assessment as to where one
can
place a water position.
3. The
key success are:
3.1 Ba Zi (Pillars
of
destiny/Eight Characters)
3.2 What
is you and your
partner's true
birth
element(s).
3.3 Especially for
those who
are : Weak Fire or
Strong
Water, too much water
positions
in a home is not
favourable.
3.4 If
one is a weak fire or
strong water
person, then, if
possible, only use
limited
water position based
strictly
on Flying Star Feng Shui
i.e.
against #7's enhancing ws#8.
4.
Located best water
position(s) based on
the
Flying Star chart for the
home.
For example, if one's
home was built
under Period 7
(1984 to 2003) then,
check to
determine:
Is it more
favourable to `fly'
to Period 8?
or
Remain?
If to remain? then,
water
position can be placed at
Flying
Star positions (SUBJECT
to good Shapes
and Forms Feng
Shui).
For example,
under Shapes and
Forms Feng Shui, it is
best if
the water position
is
(ideally) in the living room
area).
It is rather ODD to
place a fish tank
in one's
bedroom.
I am of a
fire
element.
As mentioned earlier, there
is
a difference between weak fire
or
strong fire.
For a strong fire
person,
water position is
particularly
favourable, as it can help
to
reduce the strong fire.
While too
much water can
certainly drown a weak
fire
person.
So, which is which
does
matter, here.
Warmest
Regards,
Cecil
On 12/31/2003 4:53:33
AM, Anonymous
wrote:
My husband I
both have a Kua
number of 4 but he is
of a
water element and I am of
a
fire element. Is it alright to
put
an aquarium in the
southeast sector of
our living
area. If not, what can we
do
to remedy it if the aquarium
is
not movable?
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For the husband (seeking divorce):
Trick your wife into using Feng Shui as an excuse for your failed marriage. And try to avoid her claiming maintenance from you - since, it is not your fault
For the wife (seeking divorce):
1. Don't get tricked by using this lame excuse to seek a divorce. If possible, catch him being unfaithful.
2. Collaborate it with his Ba Zi report. Especially, if the report says that he has his "flower or romance" (extramarital affairs) during this period. And hope the Judge buys this:) *JOKE*
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
From: Cecil Lee
Dear Yvonne,
Frankly, in my opinion, one should not be unduly `obsessed'
with the Eight House theory, for the following reasons:
1. Usually, it is best used if one is trying to find a new home. And based on the breadwinner profile (usually male), it is considered good if the home suit's him or her.
2. It is also good, if the bedroom is favourable.
But other than this, there is not much one can do, if one has already committed towards this home.
3. Although both Eight House (4 good/bad) directions belong to the Compass School of Feng Shui, the caution, here is that this Eight House is a static model.
4. All else, since, on the practical side, "our eight house is fixed - and since we cannot simply swop homes, - literally, it is close to end of story.
5. The only practical approach is to see if the room is more favourable for the other spouse, he/she should sleep closer to the bad influence of the other partner (shielding, the other partner).
6. In terms of health, wealth and harmony, it is better to apply the Flying Star Feng Shui. (Let us not forget that before this theory, the base - Shapes and Forms is the most important consideration.
7. It is utterly important that we should feel very comfortable in our home. With such `inner' peace can we then `reset' our mind, rest, at-ease.
8. If one becomes obsessed with - "either reading too much" or "having a headache - trying to apply Feng Shui" and as a result, feeling worried, uncomfortable etc.. than, it is even better to throw away the entire notion of Feng Shui and get on with our lifes.
9. Unfortunately, the day has now come to the point that, PERHAPS couples who could not get along, today, could use Feng Shui as a real excuse to break up their marriage:-
During a Divorce Hearing:
Wife: (Going to be an Ex-wife soon) " My lord, I believe our marriage has come to a state where it cannot be mended.
Lord (Marriage Counsellor cum Judge: " Why is this so?"
Husband: (Going to be eligible soon): " Ever since, my wife picked up a book on 1001 tips on Feng Shui, life has never being the same. For example: I am considered a West house person and she an East house person. Because of this, I sleep in our guest room at (the west end). She sleeps in the East masterbedroom. It has been going on for so long....
Lord: "Yes, I sympathise with you. Frankly, it is also because of this, that my ex-wife used this same lame excuse to null our marriage. And, she has used this line with great effect, having married and divorced at least 8 times already."
Lord: "God Bless, the person who invented the Eight House theory. The plus point is that since she took the initiative, I do not have to pay her a single cent on maintenance... Phew!! "
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Angela,
Please see below:QuoteOn 1/3/2004 9:44:24 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi there !
Could you kindly advise me
what are the remedies to be
taken if the toilets are
situated in the north sector
of my house ?
Frankly, toilets are commonly situationed in all directions of a home.
And in order to determine if one sector is not favourable (therefore remedies are placed) if not, no action should be taken.
More importantly:
Where is the toilet situated?
Where possible, toilet(s) should not be situated at the frontage (next to main door); or centrepoint of the home.
Often, if toilet(s) are not situated at this sector, there is no issue in having a remedy.QuoteThe direction of 5 yellow is
at SE. Is it ok if I put a big
money plant there to activate
my wealth luck ?
Usually, in order to properly look into this question (from a Flying star perspective); then the sector chart should be looked into closely.
For example, since 2004 is coming. And there are many different interpretations of what is "wealth luck". However, if wealth luck such as #8 (good earth) happens to be at this sector, together with #5 (bad earth); it so happens that placing a plant could neutralise bad earth but at the same time (assuming #8 is present) can also destroy one's wealth luck.
It is best that for those posting such questions, try not to be ambigious. As takes much effort to explain and guess what one is refering to.
Please try to take effort to post more information. Else, don't expect such questions to be moderated (clicked on) to appear in the forum.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Regina,
Frankly, the issue, here is not so much as to whether, the centrepoint is `locked' or blocked but rather what is the outcome with a blocked centrepoint.
More importantly, all this boils down fundamentally is, how does it affect the flow of qi (if any) within the home. (especially in a senario) where, we simply open the windows or doors or any points of entry of air-flow into a home.
For example, if one can literally afford turning on an air-con in a room, there is not much issue on `stale' qi within such a room since, most of the time, a properly maintained aircon can circulate air (qi) in a room.
Again, more importantly, air-flow or simply "wind" comes from the external. And, often, it is favourable if a home has more than 2 or more air entry into a home.
For example: A bungalow (landed property) has four sides. And often, windows/vents or doors are all around this bungalow. Thus, it is often considered as 4 points of air entry into the home.
Depending on it's surroundings, the more air-entry eg. 4 or even 3 is better. Since, technically, if one opens a window, air can flow in and out of various rooms etc...
Thus, under this general consideration, even if we build a store room at the centrepoint of this bungalow, it can still `survive' without much qi impairment or degration.
Contrast this to a semi-detached home where a bungalow, is `split' into two and each owner occupies either side. Often such homes has 3 sides. A locked centrepoint is less than ideal, but still survivalable.
For a terrace house, it is not beneficial to close up the centrepoint. Since, air entry comes often from the frontage or the back, only.
See which category your home is (4, 3 or 2 points-of-entry).
Therefore, for your home, IT DEPENDS.
If your home has only 2 points-of-air-entry and have a simple sketch, then feel free to attach it to the forum.
But if your home has often 3 or 4 points-of-air-entry, then, it is safe to have the centrepoint partially occupied.
For the centrepoint, it is still safe if it is part of an extension e.g. bedroom/store or other walls. But, it is often unfavourable - if the toilet/toilet bowl or stove is smack at this centrepoint.
Therefore, I hope that you do not get unduly alarmed, just because messages has often been posted on the `evils' of an occupied centrepoint.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/3/2004 1:11:05 PM, Anonymous wrote:
But we HAVE a circumstance in
which part of a bedroom is in
the center. The original
house was, indeed, a perfect
rectangle, and the center was
an aread basically filled with
closets and the back of the
fireplace. But then the
previous owners added on two
wings to the house (which now
forms a U shape.) In between
the wings is a patio. So my
daughter's bedroom, or at
least part of it, is really
the center of the house, and
has a window opening onto the
patio. Shouldn't I be taking
the center of the house from
the new structure, and not
from the old. If so, other
than keeping it neat and clean
and aired out, is it
necessarily a bad place for a
bedroom.?
Regina
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Dear Riccia,
1. To increase the wealth factor, and depending on the flying star chart, a water position,(if appropriate) can help to redress this imbalance.
2. But in-order to be effective, the flying star chart for the specific period (or) if the next period's chart is significantly better, than, one should try to fly into the next period.
3. For example, for many homes under Period 8, where there are:
4. #5 or #2 or a combination of these at the main door - should check out the next flying star period to see if it is more beneficial to `fly' to the other period.
5. Rather than, doing mediocre enhancement or trying to squezze out more than what the current chart cannot provide i.e. health issues or financial issues.
6. As Period 8, has just "TRICKLE" in, as we go further, year-by-year, usually, the results would be favourable, or kick-in as Period 7, gradually flies past us into history.
7. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, with or without Flying Star consideration, water feature, with water spurting towards the home, can be used (often) to reduce the `inbalance' of the dragon landscape.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 12/18/2003 4:10:22 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Master,
My left side (east) of my
house is lower than the right
side (west). My west side is a
3 storey bungalow.
How do I remedy the lower
green dragon left side of my
house ?
Pls help to advice.
Thnks
rgds
Worried about Grand Duke
in General Help
Posted
Dear Wasis,
Enclosed, below, an extract of my message posted in this forum 2 years ago:-
Posted in: Info :: Feng Shui Tips & Guidelines
on Friday, January 04, 2002 01:25 AM
Office Warming (like Home warming) is considered an essential part in bringing good Qi and luck for the occupants in the new premises.
Another major consideration (or superstition) is to `ward' off evil spirits.
1. First, an auspicious day and time is chosen for the move. If one does not consult a FS practitioner, than a good date is usually the 15th day of each lunar month. up. (Full moon).
2. On that day, all windows, openings, grilles or opening in the walls and if there is skylight into the building, it has to be be covered up e.g. with black paper. The duration of this `black-out' is for an hour before the Office Warming Starts.
3. Make sure that all electrical lightings and power (power-points) are switched offered during this time.
4. Often, the tradition of a red cloth banner is hung over the front door.
Here is the interesting part:-
5. When it is nearing the time for the office warming, the owner or the manager would start the charcoal stove by lighting it up ..the coal and make sure that the charcoal is burning hot. This symbolises " boom " in business.
6. At the precise time (that was chosen), the owner has to place the stove at the centre of the main entrance. He has to walk over the stove with his left foot first, then followed by his right foot. His employees follow him behind and do the same.
7. The owner opens the main entrance door and takes down the red banner.
8. The black paper covering windows etc.. are quickly removed to welcome the `light' coming in.
9. Now, the power or lightings are switched on.
10. It is the belief that during this ceremony, all office employees stay around and should not leave the premises - symbolic of maintaining harmony.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil Lee