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Dear Jeanette,
These should be the most important considerations (first):-
1. Sewerage pipe running below the home
Try to check where the sewerage pipe / manhole runs in the home. Sometimes, it may run from the frontage towards the back of the home.
In such a situation, check to see where possible, it does not run below a bedroom or the living room area.
The best or (nice to have) is to have the sewerage system running from the backyard towards, the home. Here, often, toilets should be placed, first.
2. For a two storey home, try to work out the steps for the home.
This is because, the number of steps have a significance. Please refer to the attached word document.
QuoteMy query is, in general ,
whether the shape or layout of
the house is good enough for
the whole family ( myself, my
sister and my mother ).
The house will be two storey
house. The whole house is
facing north east.
If your home is a north-east facing, Period 8 home either NE1 (sum-of-ten) or NE2 (parent-string) or NE3 (parent-string), then, it is best:-that the layout of your home is as rectangular or squarish as possible. This is because, there seems to be a protrusion of the bedroom and toilet.
house. According to some
people the bedrooms of ground
floor and upper floor should
be "balance" which means if
the bedroom of the ground
floor is located on the left
side then the bedrooms of the
upper floor should be on the
other side of the house. For
the family members, the good
location is on the left side
of the house.
Frankly, this sounds nice, but often may not be practical. What is more important is to "visualise" what is first, up-stairs e.g. on the second storey, and if we are at the ground level, what is above us?For example, sometimes, we find that because of what you had mentioned, as a result, a toilet at the second storey is directly above our dinning room or above our main door.
3. For the stair-case up to the second storey, it is preferred that there should at least be a turn or stair-case landing.
4. Drainage
Under the water classics, it is OK to see water flowing into the home e.g. from a drainage outside the home. But at the backyard, it is best that we should not see water exit out of the home. Here, things like covering the drainage is important.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 6/9/2004 8:25:16 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Sir,
I have a piece of empty land
and I want to build a house on
it.
The shape of the layout of
theground floor of the
house is as per attached file.
My query is, in general ,
whether the shape or layout of
the house is good enough for
the whole family ( myself, my
sister and my mother ).
The house will be two storey
house. The whole house is
facing north east.
I have calculated the location
of the bedroom as it is shown
on the layout and it is good
formy mother. The upper
floor will have two bedrooms ,
my bedroom and my sister
bedroom which is also a study
room.
Again, according to the 8
directions, the location of my
bed room and my sister bedroom
will be on the same side as
the bed room of the ground
floor.If I look the
whole design of the
house,all bedrooms will
be on the left side of the
house. According to some
people the bedrooms of ground
floor and upper floor should
be "balance" which means if
the bedroom of the ground
floor is located on the left
side then the bedrooms of the
upper floor should be on the
other side of the house. For
the family members, the good
location is on the left side
of the house.
I thank you very much for your
further advice.
Your sincerely,
Jeanette Katesan.
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Dear Boon Lee,
No offence, here.
Why not, proceed to do an academic study and take up a doctorate in Geomancy or Feng Shui.
Here, one can then try to validate what was written about Feng Shui to see whether it works or not.
At least, it kills two birds with one stone: Not only one could find out if Feng Shui is valid and at the same time, come out, by becoming a doctor i.e. others can call the person: Dr instead of just Mr / Ms / Mrs...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/4/2004 3:33:22 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I'm a newbie in fengshui and
am trying to improve my basic
understanding of the
subject.
I must say I've beenvery
fasincinated by
theconcept of how space
and time affects chi and in
turn, our destiny and
relationships. Some people
have said that this is being
superstitious, but I'm
convinced because scientific
evidence are available to
support this theory.
I'm now trying to uncover
thescience
behindforms and shapes
fengshui, but can't seem to
find materials on
this.Can someone help
direct me to where I
canfind publications or
articles that offers
scientific explanation or
proof on forms and shapes
fengshui? Tks.
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Dear Kenneth,
In the past, I had actually written quite alot of guidelines and practises on the number of fishes and even the type of stand used a various locations.
In general, one School of thought (Flying Star) use the numbers:
7 gold fishes represent metal element and
1 black gold fish represents water element.
Thus often, one recommendation could be: 7 gold and 1 black.
Since the probability of one of the 7 gold fish(es) dying is much greater than say 1 black, then even if the 7 gold fishes are or were reduced to 6, 6 still represents big metal.
Hence, under the productive cycle, metal supports water.
Well, frankly, the above talks often only about gold fishes or koi fishes (carps), it is rather ambigious on other types of fishes. Here, after reading this, it does not mean that you should feed "the cat" with the remaining i.e. 19 - 12 (TWELEVE) fishes nor is it advisable to turn them into "sardines" for that sandwich.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/9/2004 12:42:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
i have 19 fishes on my
aquarium.. is it too much or
is it bad in feng shui?
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Dear Jen,
In a very recent reply, I mentioned that often, under the time dimension of Feng Shui i.e. the Flying Star Feng Shui; since it is based on time and numerology, a series of numbers are important for that period.
Thus, under Period 7,where 7 = current prosperity, 8 = future prosperity and 9 = future, future prosperity.
If an enhancement can be activated, when we are living in the period 1984 to 2003, then all these three numbers are very important.
Under the present time period or Period 8, thus 8 becomes the current prosperity, 9 the future prosperity and since the NEXT number after 9 is 1 (note: there is no such thing as a TEN or 10).
Thus, under time dimension in Feng Shui, we should if possible try to "activate" or enhance or avoid if possible #8, #9 or #1 being drowned or negated by other numbers.
For example, #9 belongs to the fire element. And since this is our future prosperity element, a location that perhaps have #9 should have water avoided at this location. Since water can drown #9.Under Period 8, #7 becomes the past prosperity. And turned bad element. So why do we want to enhance our past prosperity? No exact value, here. Other than to neutralise it to reduce the problems this #7 brings along. Please note that under Period 7, the past prosperity is #6. Since this is a strong metal and no major bad repercussions from it, we do not need to deal with it - as what we have to deal with #7 (robbery or theft star - under Period 8).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 6/4/2004 3:34:17 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
If
you would kindly explain what
determines a fortune or a
misfortune is gone or still
prevalent?
I saw
that a sector representing a
person's prosperity could be
gone long time ago.
1. Does it mean prosperity
will never come back to the
house?
2. Why only prosperity can be
gone? Why "death",
"disaster", or
"spook"will never be
gone?
Thank
you.
Regards,
Jen
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Dear David,
Please see below:-
QuoteOn 5/28/2004 8:48:32 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I am new to Feng Shui and I
would like to ask if the rules
for applying Feng Shui are the
same for both the northern and
southern heispheres?The general concensus amongst many experienced Feng Shui practitioners is that Feng Shui should be the same for both northern and southern hemispheres.
This is because, firstly, many of the theories relate to : The Five elements concept. And this concept is not directly linked to the use of a compass.
Even in the compass school of Feng Shui, there should not be a difference between the north and southern hemispheres. One of the main reasons is because, no matter where we are (especially up to as far as Australia or down under, the magnetic north is currently at the north pole.
But however, many scientists are now ringing in alarm bells to say that the magnetic field is weakening in the last few decades and in the past, there was such thing as an entire swop of compass direction i.e. the north pole has the south compass field while the south pole has the north compass field. However, for now it seems thru our present life-time, our children's life time, this will not happen, as yet.
QuoteI thought I read somewhere
that they are different, is
this actually true?No, actually, this is felt to be a "modern invention" by those who do not truly understand the type of tools used.
In the past, perhaps, such practitioners try to convience others by giving the example of water draining in a sink, etc... But, many of these "South hemisphere" practitioners were totally rejected by the main stream practitioners.
Therefore, I personally feel that you should stick to the present convention which has been accepted by many Traditional Feng Shui schools.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
I am very enthusiastic to get
started practising Feng Shui
both at home in my one bedroom
apartment and also at my
workplace.
Thanks for any advice it would
be most welcome.
Best Regards
David
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Dear Lynn,
Yes, the productive cycle is often the easiest to understand.
But for the destructive cycle, sometimes the term may be misleading. Actually, this cycle can also be considered as a "Wealth" cycle.
For example:
A strong water person:
His best elements are : Wood, Fire andEarth.
If one looks carefully at the destructive cycle: Water destroys Fire.
Here, it simply means that Water is used to dowse fire to produce wealth.
Thus, for a strong water person, his two best elements are:
1. Wood (green or brown) - most harmonious colour
2. Fire (red, purple or pink) - his wealth colour.
For a weak water person: this is opposite: his best elements are: Metal and Water. His wealth element is still Fire element. But, here, he is too weak to take advantage of using water to destroy fire. Instead, he should strengthen his weak water (firstly with metal) and sometimes adding water to water. Only after doing so, he can use his water to destroy fire to create wealth.
Thus in the above two examples of Strong Water vs Weak Water, no matter what, their wealth element is still Fire. The only difference is that one can directly use it, the other cannot (weak water).
In a Feng Shui perspective, for a strong water person, the choice of colour for his/her study or work area can either be Metal (harmony) or Fire (wealth) or a combination of it -- subject to the balance of elements of the room under the Flying star Feng Shui.
Quotesector, can I place a orange
coloured sofa which is a Fire
Element?No, orange actually belongs to the Metal element.
The rationale is simple: during the Chinese New Year, many younger persons bring along two mandarin oranges to visit their elders or friends.
Here, in Cantonese, the mandarin oranges is called : KUM or for the Hokkien, it is KIM. The colour of mandarin oranges LOOKS LIKE GOLD.
Thus, symbolically, we do not carry gold or give real gold but, we do exchange mandarin oranges.
For westerners, if you do receive two mandarin oranges via a home visit, it is best to return or exchange it with two mandarin oranges once the visitors are leaving. Thus, the symbolic gesture is that when someone gives us oranges (gold), we should also return the kind favour.
QuoteIs deep purple a colour of
Fire or Water?
Deep purple or violet should be considered as a Fire element. But of-course, for violet, often, it may be mistaken for sky blue colour.Warmest Regards,
Cecil
Dear Cecil,QuoteOn 5/28/2004 8:48:03 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I understand of the productive
and destructive cycles of the
five elements but am not sure
of the following coorelation:
For eg., the Water element is
produced by Metal, harmonised
by Wood and destroyed by
Earth. What is the effect of
Fire to Water, though I
understand that Water destroy
Fire.
I'm about to renovate my house
soon. My living area is in the
North which is the Water
sector, can I place a orange
coloured sofa which is a Fire
Element?
Is deep purple a colour of
Fire or Water?
Appreciate your soonest reply.
Thanks!
Regards, Lynn
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Dear Anon,
In my opinion, often, this type of an issue has more to do with the "commonsense approach" than Feng Shui.
The rationale has to do with our "individual" sensitivity level. Some of us are very sensitive to our environment. And "any moving object" can scare some, while no issue with others. Or if one is in "deep thoughts".
For example, imagine a person in deep thoughts, walking down the steps of stairs, some people may "suddenly" realise a figure down below at the steps. But frankly, this is a poor excuse, given that often if the mirror is not a whole piece, we humans can easily identify that it is ourselves. (Without adding insult to injury).
In the discovery channel, it was found that only "intelligent" animals, do recognise the image in a mirror as theirs. In one of the episode, they placed a gorilla facing a mirror. The gorilla seems to recognise his image in the mirror, made some faces in it.
While other animals e.g. cats or dogs simply think that there is another dog or cat "inside the mirror".
Actually, this is a totally different issue.
For us humans, has therefore to do more with as mentioned above, are either in deep thoughts are very sensitive to our environment.
Otherwise, frankly, if you love to place it at the location, well go for it
Since, the issue has more to do with "shock" of discovering an image while walking down steps. And, perhaps for the minority, touch-wood, fall down from the stairs etc..Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 6/1/2004 5:43:59 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Good day to you Master Cecil..
I would like to ask for
an advise from you Master,
this is about our mirror in
the house which I placed
before right across our stairs
at the wall. But a friend told
me to remove it from there for
it brings bad luck. Though I
did not believe
herexactly i still did
remove it and transfer it to
our living room just
appromately 3 meters, left
side when you enter our door.
Id like to say thatI do
believebad luck and
inthings which science
dont.But honestly i
would really love to place it
back there. I dont know... i
just feel like its nice to put
it across our stairs. Please
advise me on this, i dont want
to put my family at risk just
for my satisfaction of putting
it there.
Thank you so much Master..
anonymous
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Dear Anon,
In my opinon, as a Feng Shui practitioner and for many users, we normally categorise people who give such as advise as:
similar to "the idea that you stay here, we don't" and "you own it we don't.
Frankly, in my opinion, I personally find such sayings highly irresponsible. This is because, there are so wide interpretations of numerology - to some, it may seem bad numbers to others it may seem good.
Often I encountered practitioners even advising their clients e.g. to close-up the entire master-bedroom toilet! Imagine, some one who just comes to the home for a few hours, provide such an advise, he/she will move on, but we are stuck with such an advise!
If I were you, I will still keep the handphone number - as mentioned above, numerology does not have a fixed formula to say whether it is good or bad.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/30/2004 6:35:13 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil,
Greetings from Germany!
Recently I've read from Feng
Shui website that telephone or
cellphone numbers with 4 or 14
or 44 in it must be change
immediately. House number or
something that is written may
have cures but not for
telephone numbers. And my
cellphonhe number happens to
have "14" in the end. As I
don't have so much information
about Numerology, I wish to
know directly from you or
Master Robert if this is true
before I proceed changing my
numbers.
All the Best,
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Dear Sophia,
The concept, if it cannot be seen, it no longer is a threat.
Most importantly, I can understand that since the pipe runs the length from floor to the ceiling, it is very difficult to mask or hide.
Given this, a pot of plant placing it between the pipe and the main door is OK.
Alternatively, if you have a grille gate, the grille gate can have a cover along this length.Please seeattached illustration for what I meant by this.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/27/2004 9:56:30 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master
I have a question regarding my
front entrance door. There is
a water pipe opposite of the
entrance door. We stay in the
HDB apartment. Half of
the wall and the water pipe is
facing our entrance.What
should we do about
it?Please advise.
With regards
Confuse
Sophia
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Dear Anon,
I believe the idea has to do with the numerology based on Flying Star Feng Shui.
For example, when we were at the period 1984 to 2003, based on the Flying Star numerology;
#7 is suppose to be our Current wealth in that period (thus is suppose to be very auspicious under that period).
while #8 at the time is suppose to be the Future wealth period. (again for 1984 to 2003.)
while #9 is the future, future wealth prosperity. Also auspicious
Actually, all these have to do more with the interpretation of the Luo Shu grid or flying stars in relation to especially the numerology of a home / apartment or office.
But can one recall that in the past (1984 to 2003) is #7 really that favourable for each individual? Does it mean that if one plays lottery, does #7 come out most of the time during that period? YES/NO?
Most likely, #7 comes out roughly much the same chance as any other numbers in that period.
Therefore, in my opinon, what was mentioned for numbers #8 #9 and #1 has more to do with the interpretation of or the use of the 9x9 luo shu grid for the apartment/home/office.
Under Period 8 of flying star: 2004 to 2023,
#8 is now the current prosperity sector
#9 is the future prosperity sector while because after #9, it flys to #1
#1 is the next, future, future prosperity numbers.
Thus for enhancements, a Feng Shui practitioner may try to tap:-
a. #8 either depending on whether it is a mountain or water star try to activate this sector
b. #9 also not to drown this sector since #9 is a fire element. And it is (our future - prosperity)
c. while #1 is equally important, because it is the future, future prosperity.
Therefore, I hope that you do not have the misunderstanding after attending the lecture that a combination of e.g. 189 or 198 or 891 etc... can become "lottery" lucky numbers. Far from this.
He speaks more of these numbers being auspicious because of the Flying Star Feng Shui or Luo Shu grid. And therefore in GENERAL, one may consider such numbers "lucky". But whether it strikes lottery is another question.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/27/2004 4:26:52 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee,
I attended a talk by Master
Raymond Lo previously and he
mentioned that the nos. 8, 9
and 1 are good/lucky nos. for
Period 8.
However, 8 represents the
Earth element and 9 represents
the Fire element. If my
unfavourable elements are
Earth and Fire, does it mean
that the nos. 8 and 9 are not
good/lucky for me ? Does it
mean I should choose nos. that
represent my favourable
elements, instead of 8 and 9 ?
Your advice will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you very
much in advance !
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Dear Bernie/Ann,
There are some resources on the type of ba gua mirrors under the attachment picture. Try to check out the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures). Do a SEARCH for the key words as found in this attachment.
A ba gua (pa kua mirror) should not be anyhow placed inside a home. For example, it should not be placed inside a home facing inwards into any of our rooms, living / dining, bedrooms.
Or for any purpose, it is not ideal to place it inside the home.
If you do a search of the above resource, you can find that a proper type of ba gua mirror (depending on it's shape and mirror and wordings or door gods have different purpose.)
For example, a ba gua mirror with door god on it often is meant to be placed above the main door for "protection" from e.g. evil spirits.
The chief purpose of ba gua mirrors are:
ONE - some are hang to protect the home from evil spirits. Often the mirrors have flat mirrors or have a picture of a "lion" / kirin or a Chinese god on it. (Pictures of these can be found in the above attachment links). Majority of the time, some Chinese simply hang just a YELLOW charm to ward off eviland/or with a simple flat round mirror withthis.TWO - some are hung above a window or door to neutralise against sha qi or poison arrows e.g. a lamp post slicing into a window or main door. Often, the convex type of mirror is used here.
THREE - The concave mirror is often used e.g. to "suck wealth from the surrounding" and or placed outside of the locationthat has a missing corner (outside) of the house. For example, the top-down view shows a missing corner at the East sector. A mirror is placedoutside the home facing the east.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/26/2004 9:58:52 PM, Anonymous wrote:
A friend gave me a set of
pa-kua mirors, one inverted
and one domed outward but I
can't find any information on
placement. I was told by my
friend to place one inside
above my front door and one on
the out side above the front
door. Is this true? Anything I
have read tells me to never
hang one indoors. How should I
place my mirrors and where?
Thank you for your time.
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I forgot the attachment, here goes...
QuoteOn 5/26/2004 8:48:31 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Janna,
1. Thank you very much for the
sketch. It truly makes your
message very clear.
Question No:1 : Is this
a
disadvantage (threat)
or
advantage or
neutral
(non-threat)?
2. Please see attachment. I
have indicated in "red" the
edge of the pyramid. Does this
edge seem to slice into your
kitchen window? If so, it
looks like a probable "posion
arrow" slicing into your
kitchen window, thus may be a
threat.
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Dear Janna,
1. Thank you very much for the sketch. It truly makes your message very clear.
QuoteQuestion No:1 : Is this a
disadvantage (threat) or
advantage or neutral
(non-threat)?2. Please see attachment. I have indicated in "red" the edge of the pyramid. Does this edge seem to slice into your kitchen window? If so, it looks like a probable "posion arrow" slicing into your kitchen window, thus may be a threat.
Question No:2: If it is a
threat, how can one protect
self (i.e one?s kitchen)? I.e
Pak-Gua or a reflector etc?
For instance in summer the
glass is exposed, and in the
winter, it is covered with
snow.
One simple solution is to use an opaque film (which allows light to come-thru the window, yet, shielding your kitchen window from such a threat. Frankly, this is better than using a reflective mirror or Ba Gua (pa kua).Alternatively, you can use the sun-x film - reflective type on the kitchen window, if you enjoy the view.
The location on top of the pyramid, where a flag pole could most likely be placed should not be a threat, since if a pole is placed there, it does not seem to slice directly into the kitchen.
On the Flying star Feng Shui, side, the pyramid can be considered as a mountain. Hopefully, this sector can accept a mountain e.g. if there are good distinctive mountain star like MS#8 at the sector. But it would be less favourable if this sector has water star(s) e.g. WS #1 ...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/26/2004 8:01:54 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Kind Attention: Mr.Cecil
Lee
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"urn:schemas-microsoft-comffic
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Dear Cecil,
I have a Pyramid type glass
structure, 3 meters away from
my kitchen window (view as in
the Word Document attachment).
My apartment is of period 8
cycle, East I Facing
apartment. The kitchen is
located at SE/South of the
apartment. Self is of Bazi
Element ?Strong Wood?. Please
note that the pyramid view is
in direct line of sight, as my
apartment is in the 1st floor,
and this glass pyramid like
structure is on the portico,
over the main entrance of the
building, in the ground floor.
Question No:1 : Is this a
disadvantage (threat) or
advantage or neutral
(non-threat)?
Question No:2: If it is a
threat, how can one protect
self (i.e one?s kitchen)? I.e
Pak-Gua or a reflector etc?
For instance in summer the
glass is exposed, and in the
winter, it is covered with
snow.
Note: (i) The stove / oven do
not face the Pyramid, as they
do not face the window. The
stove knobs, face upward to
the ceiling, and the
oven/micro-wave knobs face
North.
(ii) The Pyramid structure has
a base of about 3 meters by 3
meters, and a height of about
2.5 meters.
Thanking you in advance for
your wisdom and advise.
Regards,
Janna
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Dear Hoa Luong,
Yes, under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is really not a good idea to have a fireplace located in the centrepoint of the home.
Where possible, a fire-place should often have one of it's walls next to an external wall.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/26/2004 8:14:15 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil:
If the fireplace is located in
the center of the house, is
that as bad as the stove being
in the center of the house?
Thank you very much,
Hoa
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Dear Dinesh,
What you had mentioned seems OK. Often for screens, it is important that it is placed parallel to your door as opposed to placing it 90 degrees "cutting into it".
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/18/2004 9:19:13 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Door of my cabin faces the
mail entrance door but re not
exactly in stright line to
each other. My seat is also in
the same line which means when
seated I can see people walk
in etc.
I am getting a smoked
glassfitted halfway
(total distance about 30ft) so
that it blocks my view. Is
this OK?
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Dear Cindy,
1. Since the current wealth sector is the water star #8, try to locate this sector in your home. This sector should be activated especially if it is in the living room or a clear space location.
2. Sometimes, it may not be all that best to simply locate the "wealth sector". As I mentioned that one of the key success factors is to "Fix-the-leaks, first".
3. Here, if you have sectors like a double #7 e.g. in the living room and if the current wealth location is not in this sector, perhaps, the water position can be used at this alternative spot, instead of activating your wealth sector. This is because, such leaks are considered more serious than enhancing a sector, first.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/26/2004 8:04:09 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Lee.
Did I need to move the Water
Fountain to this years wealth
area ? Cos last year I place
the water fountain in the last
year wealth area that have
some extra income, but this
year my wealth very poor.
Your kind assistance is
greatly appreciated.
Cindy
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Dear Anon,
If all things remain constant:-
Either 1: Your daughter's ba zi does not match your mother-in-law.
But I would rather suspect the "jealous" syndrome or there is a better description for this.
In fact, frankly, in my opinion, it is very common for children. For example, often, we hear of one having only one child. And for the child, he/she feels that he/she is the "centre" of his/her family's entire world i.e. in terms of love, affection and "pampering" for some.
But, suddenly, we are expecting another 2nd child. Perhaps, after giving birth, "less" attention or rather the 1st child felt that less attention was spent on him/her etc....
Perhaps, your mother-in-law, could perhaps, feel that more importantly, she no longer takes centerstage in your home and with your new born daughter, maybe she felt jealous.
Therefore, I sincerely believe that this could most likely be the cause of the friction of your mother-in-law with your daughter.
Perhaps, you can discuss with your husband and see how best to "smoothen" the relationship. However, I can understand your situation: it takes two hands to clap.
Most of all, it is not easy to take care of a child at this period, let alone, handle more issues. Try to have strength and most of all take care!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/23/2004 6:40:09 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi, eversince the birth of my
daughter, my relationship with
my mother-in-law grow
bad. Now, mygirl
is 9 month old, I still can't
let her take care of my
girl. I dreaded when she
carry my girl or even step out
of our house for a walk.
We are staying together.
I am my girl's main
caregiver. I'm making my
husband, her son in bad
position. I've wanted to
shift house. I wonder if
my fengshui is affecting our
relaionship.
Thanks!
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Further to what I had mentioned, this is another sample of where best to place an altar for an "odd-shaped" living-dining room area....
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Dear Anon,
1. These are some general guidelines as to the placement of an altar:-
1.1 Where possible, an altar should have it's back against a solid object such as a wall. And if possible: "sitting on mountain facing water".
For the Hokiens (Chinese dialect group) the saying is " CHAY SWAR KWAR HAI " or Sit on mountain looking at the sea.
1.2 Avoid placing the altar against the same wall as the toilet.
1.3 Avoid placing the altar facing a dining table. (Considered disrespectful - we eat while the "god(s)" look at us eating....
1.4 Avoid placing the altar facing the bedroom(s).
Looks like, your placement of an altar seems to be ok other than considering any of the above.
2. As for placement of water, there are in-fact, many messages on this in this forum area. Please try to do a search.
I have attached a Case Study of a home where there is not much real-estate area in the living room area for an altar to face the balcony. In situations, such as this, an altar at the location mentioned is OK.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/19/2004 9:11:40 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi
I like to find out would it be
ok if my Altar (Guan Yin) face
directly towards the balcony?
I like the sound of water. Is
it advicable to place a
waterfountain at the
balcony area?
I am asking these cos i have
heard people saying that these
two items cannot be placed
anywhere i like.
Please advice. Thanks.
Confused
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Dear Anon,
1. Please refer to the attached illustration.
2. Often a house at-the-end of the road literally means just this.
3. Under the above illustration, you can see House 1 and House 2. Both houses are said to be at-the-end of the road or in this case, it can also be called a house at-a-T-junction.
4. Other senarios may include houses at a cul-de-sac and some of these houses can also be considred as at-the-end of the road.
5. Under the above illustration, one can notice that both House 1 and House 2 although are at-the-end of the road, they are "hidden" from view of the main gate. And often a car can simply drive directly into the house "car-park". If you look carefully, also, the main entrance of both homes are at the side.
6. This is one way, to protect the mouth or the home from direct sha - qi or poison arrow of a T-junction.
The morale of the story is that buildinga home at-the-end of a T-junction or cul-de-sac may not necessarily be seen as "doomsday" or the end-of-the-world!.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
QuoteOn 5/18/2004 9:18:41 PM, Anonymous wrote:
We intend to buy a new
renovated house along a dead
end road. Understand that
house in this position is not
good. If yes, any remedy
? What is the meaning by
house at a dead end road ? How
about 'ALONG' the dead end
road? Million thanks to answer
our question!!
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Dear Les Paul,
In a home, these are some guidelines:
1. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, where possible, a water position is often or may / could / most likely can be placed in an open space area such as e.g. outside the frontage or in the living room area.
2. Under Flying star Feng Shui, try to check where is the water star #8 , in addition to Para 1 to see if a water position can be placed, there. For example, if the water star WS#8 is in the bedroom, then, one should not place a water feature, there.
3. While #8 is the current prosperity, one should take extra care not to drown locations such as MS #9 with water. Since #9 is considered in this age (Period 8) as the future prosperity. This sector should be increased instead with lighting or fire element.
Thus as a summary:-
Past prosperity = #7 say good bye to it.
Present prosperity = #8
Future prosperity = #9
Hmm as a last resort, simply mark Yes on three sides of a dice and No on three other sides of a dice. Throw a dice and ....and if it turns out as YES.... hmm... then perhaps, one could place a water feature at East? What do you think....
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/16/2004 4:46:54 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I have to enhance the water
element inorder to create a
proper balance of all my five
elements.My best direction
(prosperity) is East. Would
keeping a water fountain in
the east loaction in my living
room help?
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Dear Hoa,
Yes, what I mentioned is that "depends on where the house sits."
Thus, if one look at the above statement carefully, it refers to "where the house sits" rather than "where the plot of land is".
Perhaps, if you can incorporate an outline of the house, it's drive-way path up to the home and the house profile with the main door. And also, what type of fence/ concrete or any additional high low walls.
Therefore, it is often again "where the house sits" rather than the actual plot of land on the cul-de-sac - takes on a major consideration. Thus, unfortunately, what you had provided has too little inform to make any further comments.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/16/2004 4:43:44 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
I've searched for house on
culdesac on this website, and
you said depending on where
the house sits on the
culdesac, it can be bad or
good. I'm looking at
this house on the
culdesac. Everything
else looks good, except that
it is located on the
culdesac. Attached is
the drawing where it is
located on the culdesac.
Is this a bad location?
Thank you very much as always,
Hoa
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Dear Kenneth,
1. Frankly, hopefully the abacus is not too large! Else imagine usually we have a desk-top PC and other work items on our work-table.
2. And such things may take up too much of the real-estate on our desktop.
3. Furthermore, it is much more difficult or not feasible to sub-divide a "tiny" area such as a worktable into eight sectors.
4. But, if you must insist, usually, the Sheng Qi (chi) sector is one's Prosperity or Excellent sector.
5. A more reasonable approach but even so, may not be achievable is to sit facing one's prosperity and/or excellent sector.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/16/2004 4:44:47 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi! Can anyone help me out,
please? I recently bought an
abacus to place on my workdesk
but I was told it has to be
placed at the Sheng Chi sector
of my desk. Can anyone please
tell me how to determine that?
Thanks!
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Dear Alice,
No, the colours does not matter nor the background.
What is more important are;
1. The number of fishes. Often, it is 8 or 9 fishes.
2. What is most important is to look at the fishes. They should look graceful, not exactly plump but has a nice profile; (I hope you get what I mean) i.e. they should not look thin or skinny or undernourished. They should seem to swim and look "nice".
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 5/18/2004 9:25:07 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Does it really matter if the
colours of my 9 koi fish
painting are made up of more
greenish background (water),
white koi fish with red,
orange, yellow, etc patches on
them and green water grasses?
Since, the issue has more to do with "shock" of discovering an image while walking down steps. And, perhaps for the minority, touch-wood, fall down from the stairs etc..
FISH TANK
in General Help
Posted
Dear Kenneth,
Yes, contrary to popular believe, a fish tank may not necessarily be good for everyone or in a home or in a specific location.
Frankly, there are several key considerations in Feng Shui. For example, some of them may be "technical":-
1. What is your true element orstrength (Ba Zi)
A weak fire person or a strong water person or a weak metal person?
If one belongs to any of these elements, it is not very favourable to place water position inside the home.
2. Flying Star Feng Shui
Under this compass school Feng Shui, each sector is said to have a combination of elements e.g. : Mountain star (MS) , Water star (WS), base star. (And even the yearly and monthly stars).
Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, there are many various "rulesets", which I cannot possibly cover; them all.
Just to give an idea:-
A location that has the auspicious MS #8. Using a water position or placing a water position at this MS #8 sector does not do good.
Since under Period 8, #8 is the current prosperity and #8 is associated with earth element. Using too much water e.g. a fish tank could invariably drown one's current prosperity luck.
On the other hand, if there is a MS #9, and #9 represents the fire element, plus also #9 is also this period's future prosperity, it is not a good idea to use water position to drown this auspicious future prosperity #9!
3. Wait a minute... If all these sound too technical, and if one is unable to draw a proper Flying Star chart, then.... it is best not to have the water position. Since, a water position, may (could) be placed in perhaps another location more suited to it. Hmm.. don't want to sound cruel - but a cat at this stage is advantages.. since it is eyeing all the fishes!
Warmest Regards,
Cecil