Cecil Lee

Dear Kenny, Yes, one do not need Feng Shui to know that these locations are Ex(pensive) Many of my clients who purchase apartments at Tiong Bahru and choice locations are often single, in their mid 30's to mid 40's. In fact, the government had this year expanded the choice locations. And many of such small apartments are affordable only to the `cash' or CPF (central provident fund) rich single people who are only allowed to buy 3 room HDB apartments. Often, the younger clients intend to set up a family and go for either the 4room or 5 room or even executive or Executive condos. Therefore, going forward, it is a known fact that "we pay for what we get". With or without FS. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kenny, 1. Thank you for the link. I have already checked out the two designs. 2. If you look at the attachment (Source and credit to: HDB), one can find that both units does not have toilet(s) at the centrepoint. Other comments: Blk 297B Compassvale Street #02-24 ================================== Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui: 1. It is not as auspicious to have the main door (face) the dining table. 1.1 This is more of a commonsense approach in Feng Shui. 1.2 The rationale is because often, in many homes, the dining table is often cluttered with food e.g. bread and since not all family members return home at the same time, food is often left on the table. The dinning table then can be unsightly. Or is the `first impression' - when someone first steps into the home. 1.3 Traditionally, it is not favourable to have such an open kitchen. However, please note that this can easily be remedied e.g. having a door. 1.4 The rationale for the above is that in a home, the most probable place that may catch fire is the kitchen. And if the main entrance is close to the kitchen, and if there are no additional second exit, the only way left in a big fire is from the living room or room windows - exit with the help of firemen. 1.5 It is typical of HDB to have a toilet next to the masterbedroom. This is not ideal but (what the HECK!) This is replicated so many times in a HDB apartment! 2. For blk 687D Choa Chu Kang Drive #02-370. This unit also has some `flaws'. 2.1 There is a missing corner (toilet area) 2.2 The main entrance is `neither' here nor there. It opens directly to a balcony window (leak). However, this can still be correctable. Overall, under Shapes and forms Feng shui, unit at Blk 687D seems much better. Especially since the household shelter is not right smack in the middle of the `living' room/dining/kitchen area. In my opinion, for the last two months, during many of my home audits, I do get owners `cursing' at this Household shelter. This is particularly so for condominum owners. Not only it adds S$10,000 more to the construction of the unit but, many find them `impractical'. An owner of a condo who lives 1 unit lower than the roof top of his The Eden condo also mentioned that it is much safer at the basement carpark than his `bunker' that high above. A US bunker busting bomb can easily penetrate thru his household shelter... Hmm.. food for thought. Warmest Regards, Cecil recently, my http://www.hdb.gov.sg/ can you share with

Dear Kenny, I suggest you read up more on:- 1. External shapes and forms Feng Shui. Usually, it is best not to have water behind a home. But it seems that you are referring to your room? 2. If you are in learning Feng Shui then, understand more of the Flying Star Feng Shui - to check if a water position is favourable or not. 3. Frankly, I believe, from your questions, it seems that you are too eager to post questions without first understanding more. For example, even to the extend of querying on my recommendation on my university recommendation. It is natural for to old students to recommend their own schools. (where I came from can easily be found at the About page). 4. I sincerely hope that you can, try your best to find out more, first. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kay Song, Traditional Feng Shui sites like this practise the following concepts: 1. Heaven Luck Do a search for Pillars of Destiny or Ba Zi or Eight Characters. 2. Earth Luck 2.1 This is truly Feng Shui or the earth luck. 2.2 In Traditional Feng Shui; there are two major schools: - Shapes and Forms - Compass School: Eight House and Flying Star 3. Human or man luck 3.1 This is the most mis-used area. 3.2 For example, go to any Feng Shui site and they often claim that e.g. 3-legged toad or some figurine are very good for us. 3.3 However, there is always a hidden agenda behind this. Imagine, in China a 3-legged toad can be carved for as little as US$15 - cheap labour and material in China. But in Singapore, many Feng Shui practitioners or shops sell it for US$150 or more. 3.4 It takes very little to guess who earns big bucks from gullible people all over the world! 3.5 Some Feng Shui practitioners also sell wind chimes and `special fountains'. Here, they simply quote a cheap rate for a Feng Shui audit but bring along these items. At the end of their session, they could easily be making a huge profit. Unfortunately at our expense. 4. What is the true purpose of Feng Shui? 4.1 The true purpose of Feng Shui is to see how best we can harmonize to our home. Only when we are healthy and happy can we then pursue or become productive i.e. have children or at work. 4.2 This is the real true meaning of having good Earth Luck. 5. Is Human/Man Luck free? Yes! Have a good listening ear - with our spouse and love ones. Even a simple hug or kiss is free! 6. Many of us do want to hear nice things:( Many people often ask where is my wealth corner in my home? But this is really psychological. We like to feel comfortable that our home has a wealth sector. But in Feng Shui, the only thing close to this is the application of Flying Star Feng Shui e.g. if there is metal elements detected e.g. star 7 or star 6, then water may be used to activate metal element etc... 7. Please read more about: Black Hat Sect - This is a modern invention and perhaps, the so called ba gua template you may be referring to. 8. There are more, so, please, please read up. If you have the time, please read the messages in this forum for a flavour of what is and what is not Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jennifer, 1. It is not as simple as you sound. 2. This is because the Luo Shu grid is based on a formula complete for a period. 3. Look at it this way: 3.1 Is it possible for a Skoda or a Lada (Russian made vehicle) to be sliced partially and a chunk of it replaced with part of a mercedes benz. 3.2 Does the above sound logical? If not, then; This has to be evaluated based on the principles of 20 Year Flying Star's ruleset. Please refer to my above part of message. Frankly, Jennifer, (no offence) this has to be one of the "worst" illogical messages that I had seen replied to. In such a case, it is better to close one's eyes and pretend that we are living in utopia. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, From my personal experience, it is not good to hang a wind chime with various `elements'. For example, it is still better to hang a wind chime that has no more than two elements: Example: A wind chime that has a wood clinger and a wooden `roof' combined with say hollow alluminium/metal rods is still OK. But as you had described, the wind chime that may have several elements e.g. silvery green, if dolphins are blue etc... This year, for a period 7 house, North seems a pretty bad location for most homes. Given this situation, a wind chime at North (can still be considered) unless, one has a huge open field and close to a `dirty' temple. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Name: Amaryllis Ville Condominium Developer: WingTai Asia, Wing Tai Property Management Pte Ltd Tenure: 99 years Expected TOP: 31 March 2004 Location: 20, 22 Newton Road So far, this year, this is one of the most `interesting' condo. As it's twin towers look like two symbolic hand/palm (symbolic) of the receive position. Price per sq feet is approximately from $597. Currently, units are on Sale. And their sales hotline is: 63803800. In my opinion, based on it's prime location and favourable Shapes and Forms, if you currently looking for a condo unit, do check this out. Alternatively, if you are looking for a `freehold' condo unit, you may want to consider the project: The Alessandrea, located at 31 Alexandra Road (close to Bukit Ho Swee / Clareance lane/ Prince Charles Road). So far, the only value I find of The Alessandrea worth considering is that it is one of the few freehold developments left at this area. Other developments are 99 years old. As for The Alessandrea, many units unfortunately are bathed by the morning (east) and partially (west) afternoon sun. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kenny, 1. I have just came back from that location - where you had mentioned the new flats > 22 storeys high at Kim Tian Road and opposite the pictures you saw. 2. Fundamentally, human activity and wealth will increase for the popular Tiong Bahuru market holders and food sellers. Since many of the centre's food stalls have made a name for themselves. Usually, they are successful individually and some expand. Excellent stores are: http://www.tiongbahruroastedpig.com.sg/ or the Tiong Bahuru `chwee quay' which also branched to many locations even to Jurong West area. 3. In the area of food; this area can certainly do well. 4. For homes, even the low rise, do appeal to those around 30's to 40's who aim to buy low rise homes. 5. We cannot discount that this is indeed a choice location with its proximty to the city area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Gordon, If you live in a domitory or short of space e.g. a rented room, frankly, there is really no issue in this. Look at it this way, many educated people have lived in domitories and were successful after their studies. More... Some Feng Shui practitioners, I understand, are against this, because they were afraid that qi cannot flow underneath a bed. But, there are many families who allow their young ones e.g. age between 1 to 5 years old - to sleep on a mattress on the floor. And in many cultures, often, people sleep on the floor or floor mat. And there are no adverse problems. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kenny, This is my university, as I was a past student and alumni. And therefore, this is one way of `supporting' one's old school. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. This question is quite intriguing. 2. For the Chinese, many of our burial sites (past, present) have been Feng Shuied as very auspicious locations. 3. This is due to the belief that since the Ching and Ming dynasty, burying ancestors in choice sites will bring good luck for the descendants. 4. However, there is a catch - a good burial site does not always remain excellent. For instance, the surroundings may be altered by human activities such as construction, removal of soil, or ploughing down a hill or mountain to make way for construction. 5. In Singapore, many of the best auspicious sites were chosen for burial in the past: 5.1 For example: Orchard road - opposite Tangs / Marriot hotel. The current site where the Orchard road MRT is; used to be an auspicious burial site. 5.2 Bishan - parts of Bishan: this used to be an auspicious burial site. 5.3 Yishun and Tampines - these used to be auspicious sites. In fact, my grandfather was buried at an auspicious site in Tampines. But it was repossessed by the government in the 1970's and rebuilt. 6. If all the graves are properly exhumed and cleared, such sites can be inhabited by humans (yang Feng Shui) and will still be considered auspicious. 7. It is believed that there is no issue with living close to the dead, especially if they lived a long life and died of old age. 8. Personally, I don't see any issue with living close to grave sites, as some people actually prefer it. 9. In fact, this is very common for churches, where the dead are often buried in grounds next to the church. If there is any 'sin' in having it close to people, then it is more in one's mind than anything else. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mr Low, I hope I got your description correctly. From what I understand, it seems like you have supporting structure which often is thicker than the wall or glass frame. Often this is not an issue. Unless, you are referring to a protuding corner (plastered with concrete). If so, often the sha qi from such a corner is approximately 1 metre distance. Otherwise, if it is just a tiny protrusion i.e. part of the support structure, then there is often no issue here. There is no harm in placing a crystal. No issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Audrey, 1. As mentioned in my reply, if one is basing it purely on the Eight House, then this is not an ideal home. 2. However, many other factors must be taken into consideration. The term "location, location and location" is still the primary factor. 3. More often, we have to buy within our means. And, I believe, in Singapore or elsewhere, one do not need Feng Shui to understand that price is often linked or associated with a location. 4. For example, a place with a `nice view' often can command a higher premium (with or without the word Feng Shui factored in). 5. This is why; the saying goes "the rich, gets richer and the poor gets poorer". Here, the rich can often go for the most expensive / beautiful real estate. 6. I am saying that others cannot enjoy good Feng Shui, but, ultimately, for `good things' we often have to pay more. 7. Therefore, if one has, for example a very tight budget, then it makes more economic sense to see if we can afford it; keep it; rather than paying a premium and risk it being taken back/repossed. Warmest Regards, Cecil If we have Reference your Once again, the details are 1. Door is facing west (ie. 2. Our My son of 4 years We Thank Audrey On 6/3/2003 1:05:10 PM,

Dear Jen, For a staircase, the major considerations are: 1. Number of steps 2. Avoid having the steps face the main door. (Here, a partition or screen should be used). 3. A set of staircase, should where possible have a landing or two landings if the upstairs is high. 4. Preferably avoid a circular staircase, especially if it can be seen from the main door. 5. Where possible, each step should be `covered' up and not `see thru' i.e. planks placed on each step. 6. For the position of the stairs, where possible it should preferably hug or share an external wall. 7. Anything else, will have to be looked at on a case-by-case basis. And therefore `it depends' on the full layout of the home. For your benefit, I had extracted a previous posting to this forum. It is good to do a search for staircase, if you want to find out more ... i.e. previous postings on this subject. Here goes the extract: Start of extract... Posted in: Discuss :: Free Advice (General Feng Shui) on Wednesday, December 11, 2002 07:41 PM Dear Anon, Introduction: 1. In Feng Shui, there are two traditional methods of determining the number of steps. 2. The first method is a 3 number combination. Where the first two steps are Auspicious but the last step is inauspicious. METHOD 1 - THE THREE-STEP CYCLE ======== 3. Thus under the `Three-steps formula' step No. 1 (Auspicious), Step No. 2 (Inauspicious) while Step No. 3 is considered inauspicious. Usually this 3rd step is known as the `death' step. 3.1 Thus:- Following this method, one should be able to work out the number of steps:- 3.2 Auspicious steps are:- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 3.3 Inauspicious steps:- No. 3 is the third step No. 6 is the following third step No. 9 is again the following third step No. 12 is again the following third step...etc... METHOD 2 - THE FOUR-STEP CYCLE =============================== 4. However, Method 1 should be used in combination with Method 2 below:- 4.1 What is the four-step cycle:- Step 1: Auspicious Step 2: Auspicious Step 3: Inauspicious Step 4: Inauspicious 4.2 How to calculate under this method: Step 1 is Auspicious Step 2 is Auspicious Step 3 is inauspicious Step 4 is also inauspicious 4.3 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 5 is auspicious Step 6 is auspicious Step 7 is inauspicous Step 8 is inauspicious 4.4 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 9 is auspicious Step 10 is auspicious Step 11 is inauspicous Step 12 is inauspicious 4.5 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 13 is auspicious Step 14 is auspicious Step 16 is inauspicous Step 17 is inauspicious etc... 4.6 One can do similar calculations for 17 or more steps..... 5. After finding out the numbers for both Methods (1 and 2) we now derive the following sets of steps:- 5.1 Under Method 1: The Three-Step Method:- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 5.2 Under Method 2: The Four-Step Method:- 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26 Thus we have to eliminate the following numbers which are considered inauspicious in either one of the above methods:- Number 4 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 6 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 8 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 11 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 16 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 18 - inauspicious under method 1 Number 19 - inauspicous under method 2 Number 20 - inauspicous under method 2 5.3 Thus the final result are the following numbers:- 1,2, 5, 10, 13, 14, 17, 22, 25, 26 etc... 6. Steps Landing Yes, the number of steps is important. Each step including the steps at landing is included as a count. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- As mentioned in my earlier reply on this subject; this is actually contingent on the Flying Star Feng Shui. Yes, it is based on the Flying Star Feng Shui. No, based on what I have understood of the concept, it has to be a reall hill e.g. as high as a 1 storey building. For tall trees and bushes; often; it is not considered as a hill (since, it still no matter what allows air to pass thru. Another senario is that i.e. it depends! Since no two situations are similar in every home). I appreciate; that in the future, it is best not to use the "Anonymous" on topics such as this one. Else, I may not post it out. The rationale is because this type of topic does not involve any private issues. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ling Tien, 1. Under symbolism: there are different pictures or pictorals of dragons. 2. A dragon is considered a yang creature. And this implies vigour and fertility. 3. Another symbolic thing about the dragon for past Chinese emperors is that it is considered to be the son of Heaven. 4. 2. Often if we see the roof a common temple, we often see two dragons facing a pearl (please at the apex of the temple roof). Often we also see a pearl in the mouth of a dragon. 5. Here, the pearl is equvalent of thunder where the dragons is said to `swirl in the clouds' and hopefully bring rain (a crucial substance for our survival). 6. As there is no picture to refer to, I believe that the ball represents the pearl. And a dragon holding it down is akin to being taking control or mastery of the situation as mentioned above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I certainly wish, Feng Shui can help, here. But there are several considerations: 1.1 To-date, this is indeed a buyer's market. And there are just too many choices open for selection by many buyers. 1.2 The only (logical) use of Feng Shui is (IF) one's home does have one or several favourable Shapes and Forms (auspiciousness) - as a major selling point. 1.3 But, often, many people nowadays also bring along a compass to find the best directions or to see if the house is suitable to them. 1.4 This is not Feng Shui. But I believe, you would have `cleaned' up or had touched-up repainted the house e.g. white *a neutral colour' to make it look clean and bright. 1.5 Honestly, Feng Shui is not a `cure all' and there is no guaranteed key success or a good formula when using this FS art to help sell a home. 2. Unfortunately, often if only one's location has good view, then it will be able to command a reasonable price. 3. Frankly, if there is an urgent need to sell, unfortunately price would always be a major issue, here. 4. Nevertheless, I wish you GREAT SUCCESS! in selling your home! GOD BLESS!!! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear George, 1. Frankly, this is already ONE major leak. Often, there is more than 1 major leak in this home to cause such a situation. 2. Sometimes on further investigation (I am not too sure) if this is the case here, but things like:- 2.1 Toilet locations. 2.2 What `goes' at the centrepoint of the home e.g. a toilet or staircase. 2.3 The Ba Zi; does not match the house etc... I hope you understand that it is very difficult for any one to `read between the lines' since there is no real sketch of the layout plan and many other considerations to note. Frankly, in my opinion, I am in the blind; and is difficult to say more. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Audrey, 1. In Feng Shui, there is still a (strong element) of `Male domination'. 2. Given the two different groups - i.e. East vs West, we often go for the male figure i.e. in this case your husband. Unless you earn substantially more. 3. In my opinion, if one strictly base it on the Eight House than, this is still not the `best' home. 4. Go more for such combinations:- Husband: Excellent, Prosperity, Health and Longevity vs yourself - Spook and Irritation For example, the Main door is your husband's Excellent while for you it is your `spook' or irritation. 5. Where possible, one can still try not to have `death' or `disaster' at the main entrance or the bedroom area, Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear George, Please see below:- Since, one party is an East group person while the other spouse is a West group person. This seems to be acceptable based soley on the Eight House concept. It is good to hear that the front door does not line up with the door of the opposite house. In general, it is acceptable for your house to be `lower' elevation than the neighbours. But, frankly, I cannot comment more; since I do not have a full picture of the house. Hopefully, the toilet(s) are not at the centrepoint of the house. In GENERAL, with the simple description, I can only provide the above `guarded' comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. >The street number is 50. There are just too many types of numerology and the number of the house is less of an importance, here. The crucial aspect or the `bigger' picture is that of: Location, location and location.

Dear Guest, Please see below:- This depends more of what is facing the house. (Are there any threats such as a neighbour's sharp pointed roof) etc.. In my opinion, therefore, this may or may not pose a problem. It does not pose a problem if there are no threats to the main door. Often, many homes have drainage at the front of the home. But hmm.. 6 metre wide is pretty large drainage. Under `commonsense' approach to Feng Shui, if there is such a huge drain, it looks more like a canal. In the past, this is inauspicious - especially if the connecting `bridge' to our home is made of planks -- which if not well maintained can pose a safety hazard (it may collapse). If it is a storm drain (leading to our home); if there is large rainfall; and flooding occurs, someone walking on it may be swept away. Or a car, may fall into this canal. Please note that all these may not necessarily happen in your case. But, here, I am merely illustrating some of the `rationale' why, in "Feng Shui" this can be considered inauspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. One thing for sure, most of us would (intuitively) feel uncomfortable about this - especially if; one leaves one's main door open. 2. Yes, it is best to take a `peep' on the type of god that they are worshipping (other than their ancestor tablet). 3. Here, it is important to have an idea what they are `doing'. 3.1 For example, if they are worshipping a statue of a buddha and/or Goddess of Mercy; This would imply that their main purpose is for the " Protection " of their home. 3.2 But if they are worshipping " God of Wealth " or any other figurines holding e.g. a long sword; then this can be considered as a `sha' qi. 3.3 For example, Para 3.2 can be considered as a `threat' to our main door area since; their god holds a `knife' facing our main entrance. This is akin to `threatening' the neighbour with a `knife' or `robbing' one's wealth. 4. Even, without such gods, it would be best not to have a set of kirin face our home. This is because, unlike a pair of `smiling' (plumb) lions; often the set of kirins look pretty fierce! 5. Often, many buildings do not use a set of kirins. Because, it also can imply bringing disharmony (frequent quarrels to the family who placed it there). In fact, many temples do not have them. 6. Try to find out what are they worshipping first. 7. For the time being, can you close your wooden door, all the time? It would be nice if your grille gate has panels that shield the door from this `offensive' objects. 7. At your end, you can (if you want) counter the kirin by hanging a red banner (Hong cai) above your door. Under Para 7, if the kirins are made of METAL (brass/bronze or white), then, Red (fire element) can be used to destroy METAL. This is where the be used to `bring auspiciousness to your home as well as; reduce the kirins to a set of `cowardly' puppies... Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. Hmmm... Let's hope that somehow, the set of kirin - becomes stolen by somebody, else......

Dear Anon, 1. Gua or Kua cannot be used to locate the best placement of a water fountain. 2. The two dynamics is used: 2.1 Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. 2.2 Here, since the living room is often symbolically a `water' area, a water feature can still `hug' one of the walls. 2.2 Under the Compass School, the Flying Star Feng Shui is used to find the best location for a water position or alternatively to avoid a water position. 3. If one is new to Feng Shui, it is best to understand these concepts, first. 4. In addition, it is often unfavourable for the breadwinner who is a `weak fire' or `strong water' element to have water inside the home. 4.1 For example, water may further exhaust a weak fire person. While water may further increase or fuel a strong water person. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Each of us have our own birth chart. And in the Chinese system this is known as our individual `Ba Zi' or `Pillars of Destiny' or also known as `Eight Characters'. 2. Here, do we change our birth chart, say every 20 years? Yes / No? 3. Our birthday (birth date) always remains. 4. Flying Star Feng Shui 5. Imagine, your home. Does it have a birth chart? Yes. 6. We can draw a parallel to this to Ba Zi. Each house is said to have it's own birth chart. 7. Often, the chief consensus is that a house birth chart will change only when there is a major renovation done to the house/home. 8. For example, the clue here is that if all houses MUST change their birth chart.. How come then? that there are houses that still retain say a Period 5 or 6 birth chart? 9. Here, if there is no major renovations done to a home; there is a strong implication that the house will remain e.g. a Period 5 or 6 home. 10. We should ponder over Para 8. However, often, if there is a change in qi, it has to do more with a larger area. For example, the entire estate rather than a single unit (eg. apartment). 11. A better or more realistic approach is; for example, since the last 3 years, for every on-site home audit, I have actually looked at two charts for the owners e.g. Period 7 and Period 8. 12. Here; what we look at is: 12.1 Is Period 7 better than Period 8 or vice versa? 12.2 The reason for this is that, if Period 7 is much better than Period 8, where possible the owners (or those who live in this house) AVOID any major renovations under Period 8. 12.3 Alternatively, if Period 8 is better, than, the advise would be for the owners (tenants) to do a `major' renovation under Period 8 to take advantage of this situation. 13. Caution: My main concern is that, the consumer should not be "taken-in" by anyone wanting to benefit from collection of more fees to do additional Feng Shui audit. 14. We should not allow some unscrupulous Feng Shui practitioners `con' us into paying more for their Feng Shui audit. 15. Going forward, imagine a Feng Shui practitioner will become "rich beyond Everest" if he gets additional fees from his past clients - to `re-evaluate' their homes. 16. For those who are taking or intend to take up a Feng Shui audit make sure that you REQUEST your Feng Shui practitioner to evaluate your current home with the two periods in-mind. To give you proper advise as mentioned under Para 12.2 and Para 12.3 17. I must emphasise that, we do not allow Feng Shui practitioners to benefit from our `fears' since many of us, can easily be taken in by such notions. 18. I have to put a stand here. Not all Feng Shui practitioners are out to make the extra (lucrative) money. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sushma, 1. In Singapore, often, I have only seen the lower income to `lower middle' income buy such objects. Rarely if any; do I see the mid-middle income to higher-middle income to the rich buy such things. This would `give' a clue as to it's usefulness. 2. Sometimes, it is not advisable to bring in any type of `figurines' into the home. There are often many situations where, (if in an occasion that) we bring in the `wrong things' than this can be detrimental. 3. Perhaps, try to SEARCH for " tomb " or " Japanese " where I had written an actual case of `inviting' the wrong spirits home. 4. I am not saying that your figurine has anything to do with or remotely to do with Para 3; but if you have the time do read the article. 5. If it brings `bad luck' to your husband, then it is best to `wrap' it up e.g. with red paper and tied with red string. Keep it in a store or cupboard, first. This beats throwing it away. And monitor the situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil