Cecil Lee

1. Bigger picture where qi is suppose to come-into the home: Then under Flyng Star Feng Shui, one should determine where is the most "yang" qi that enters into the home. 1.1 Here, it may either be the main door i.e. standing inside the main door taking a reading out or usually it is the row of windows often with the most rooms where often again, the living room windows are. 2. For the interior layout plan, one should if possible look at some of these considerations: 2.1. Try to avoid kitchen especially the stove at North-West compass direction. Here, it is the centrepoint of the home, taking a reading towards NW direction. 2.2. Eight Mansions / Eight House to find homes with suitable facing directions /master bedroom sectoretc... 2.3. Try to avoid missing corner(s) especially at NW (affect career of Head of the House / Heaven Luck - and also affect husband's mood and less likely for flower of romance out of marriage) or SW (indirect water wealth spirit) 3. The best homes if happen that the balcony is at SW. A water feature, here, can bring fantastic results ($$$$) 4. Some homes have "bad" layout such as opening main door can see thru into the kitchen (without doors) etc... Quote: Just a quick check, for facing direction of a HDB flat, which is more crucial, the direction of the main living room window and door or the location of the Kitchen, Master bedroom, etc...? The reason i'm asking is that i'm choosing a flat soon and i'm not too sure which aspect is more critical as it will influence the decision to choose the flat. Also, to verify the direction of the place (for ex. kitchen or master bedroom) in the flat, we should take reference from the center of the flat using a compass right?

1. Based on the layout and exterior such as pool, family room at the South sector of the home; one should take advantage of this "facing" direction. 2. Here, based on your compass marking on the layout plan, if this home is a Period 8 (2004 onwards) home, it should be a S2/3 Flying Star home. Where the homecan really benefit from the double auspicous #8 at the South compass direction. 3. In additionthe pool is located at South / South-West sector of the home. Again, if the home is a S2/3 it can benefit with real waterthat straddles these two sectors. By the way, water at SW = indirect water wealth sector. 4.Thus, it does not matter that your home's main door is "East" facing. Even if oneuses this door, it is only temporarily, I mean the qi flow will still come either from the North or South. 5. If you are an "East" facing person then more so for you to benefit greatly if the home's qi can be at South. As mentioned above, South homes have better qi then North homes. 6. The idea, here is to make all your family's activityarea centred around the family room - instead of the location of the living room is. Thusmake full use of the patio, dining cumfamily room for all family activities. 7. Perhaps, the living room can be "converted" into a study or a "family" room and vice versa. 8. The number 436 can be interpreted via so many methods of numerology. And depending on the numerology method, the outcome can vary vastly. Quote: Can you guide me on some clarification, I understand that my front door needs to be facing East. The front door floor plan orientation faces East but the orientation of the house itself is North to South. The number of the house is 436 will this have an effect? Also comment what ifI move into a house with a North or South facing front door what effect will this have? Can I justorganise the internal rooms as it where a east facing house for good sectors?

Challenge 1: Yes, there are currently ready made altars that has both a roof and side panels and sufficient depth to shield the altar from the winds. Challenge 3: In addition, such an altar already has space built in below it for an "Earth god" Alternatively, one can get a carpenter to built a custom altar with the specific dimensions:- Standard height for any altar: 125cm to 128cm. If a piece of glass is to be placed on the altar, then go for 125cm. Width depends on your needs: 18cm to 23cm or 40cm to 43cm or 59.5cm to 69cm Length: 41cm to 43cm or 59.5cm to 69cm or 71cm or 89cm or 107cm or 148cm Challenge 2: Since, the entire wall at location marked B is pretty long, areas closer to the main door can be incorporated with shoe cabinet (further away from the altar). No major issue placing chair(s) on the same wall as the altar. Alternatively, revert to the next best option. Quote: Challenge 1: How can we remedy this? Is there a design for altar that 'blocks' the wind or should we get something to shield the candles or "you deng" and the spiral incense? Challenge 2: Due to the space constraints, may we place chairs against the same wall. Must we keep the wall clear of things? We were thinking of building a rackfor shoes and going-out stuff, behind the door on the same wall. Challenge 3: If we want to invite the 'Sky' and 'Earth' gods in too, will we be able to use the same position for 'Earth god'?

1. Frankly, the information provided is quite superficial. 2. If we are trying to apply the Ba Cai or Eight House concept, try to extend it further: 2.1 Try to draw or sketch a template of all family member's Eight House description and superimpose this to the layout plan:- 2.2 For the male and female breadwinner, check the influence in such areas as the master bedroom e.g. it is a good sector or extremely bad sector i.e. master bedroom is say your "death" sector... where are the toilets 2.3 Within the home, common but "fatal" concerns such as hopefully the kitchen or stove or sink is not directly located at the NW sector (Fire at heaven's gate) 2.4 Are there missing corners in the layout plan .. as missing corner(s) at specific areas have their significance. 3. There are more than the above to consider. 4. On the exterior, try to check or imagine whether is the house /apartment affected especially by the "dreaded" afternoon sun .. such as.. which room(s) are affected. (Morning sun can also be considered but this is not as - bad as the afternoon sun). 5. In general, for an East group person, and especially taking into consideration all and many more other factors; may consider a NE or SW home; since (in general - again) such homes are suppose to have some of the best qi under Period 8. Quote: Anonymous wrote: I'm a east group person in which these directions are not good for me as SW is a spook direction for me and

1. Locally, in Singapore, as we have 4 major religious groups; especially for multi-nationals and small to medium sized businessess; if these business deals with the "public" at large, often if not, such a figurine is never displayed in an office. (Perhaps also due to the respect of other religions e.g. Muslims, Hindus, Catholics/Christians, etc.. 2. In Singapore, such figurines are often displayed within a home e.g. the living room.. and seldom in an office as mentioned earlier unless the office itself deals with such objects or figurines directly. 3. These are some of the considerations when placing a buddha figurine in an office:- 3.1 Usually, it is large, it should be displayed on a display shelf on it's own or that this figurine takes centerstage of say a display table, with perhaps, a light shining above it. 3.2 Avoid placing the figurine, sharing the same wall as the toilet or pantry nor face it "looking" towards the pantry, toilet or store-cleaning room. 3.3 Avoid placing it facing your mum - directly (oppsite, facing her "seat") 3.4 Check that there is no beam above the figurine. 3.5 Avoid placing it with one side of it's body (e.g. shoulder) next to the corner of a wall. These are some of the considerations to take note. 4. In a predominantly western culture or country (city), there are perhaps more openess to display such an item than in the Far East, especially in cities like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and even in Hong Kong. Anonymous wrote: hello ! i bought the head of Buddha for my moms new office ...and i would like to know where to place it pls help!Very Happy

In general, a professional commercial pilot should be considered as a "Wood element". Source: http://www.geomancy.net/talknotes/talknotes.htm Mon D. wrote: Good day gentlemen. I just have a simple question. What element would you classify the profession of being a commercial pilot?

1. Given the limited space in the living room, the best options are :- Ranking 1 (Best location): Either B or E Here, marking or location B is considered as the altar "sitting on a mountain; facing water (looking out of the window". For marking E, it is like having a "security post" just immediately "outside" all our bedroom (door) area Marking or location E can still be moved slightly further towards the "toilet area". But, you are correct not to place it or sharing the same wall as the toilet(s). Good choice. 2. Marking "C". If one have a "top-down" view, one can see the entire partition slicing the living room in half. It is like a knife cutting the living room (exactly in half). Considered inauspicious under this layout plan. For other layout plans, where it does not slice the living room or dining table, then it can still be considered. This marking "C" arrangement is very commonly found in Malaysian Chinese homes and quite alot of local Singapore (typical or known as "ah beng") Chinese homes. I believe, this is where, many Chinese get the idea from a temple. Where usually at a temple, we walk into the temple, and the gods are central, and facing the entrance door. However, there are many more Chinese who feel that for a home, if we do face the altar looking at the door, we are like employing security guards (in the form of a god or gods) to look after our house or condo unit. Thus, if we use this argument, then, it would seem "bad manners" to do so. 3. Markings A and D are last resort, as for practical reasons, should we install curtains, and if the altar is always lighted or joss sticks, it may accidentally cause a fire. Luckily, there are windows at either side of A and or D. If not, an altar should not be "cornered" where part of it is at a L shaped corner - not auspicious ie. one side is blocked by an 'L' or wall. Anonymous wrote: Hi, We have an intention to welcome Guan Yin to our home in the near future. Please can you advise which is the best position for our home Guan Yin altar? (please see image for suggested A, B, C, D, E positions). My husband's kua is 4, my kua is 1. For the image of Guan Yin, is a portrait less respectful or in any way less than a figurine? Thank you. Regards, Sandy.

1. In general, it is acceptable to have a SMALL fish tank in the kitchen. 2. However, try to avoid the following:- 2.1. If the kitchen is at the North compass direction of the home; then it is best not to place the fish tank. 2.2. Try not to place the small fish tank directly opposite (facing) the stove. 2.3. Try to keep at least 1 feet distance between the small fish tank and the stove. Quote: Hi there! Would like to know if having a small fish tank in the kitchen is okay?

Quote: Quote: I am born in 23rd September 1982 at around 1pm. Using the online bazhi calculator, it indicates that I am a strong earth with 4 earth, 3 metal and 1 water elements. I do not have any fire or wood element. 1. The above area has more to do with your Five Elements Breakdown at the time of birth. Here, when young some parents or grand parents visit a geomancer bringing along your date and time of birth to the geomancer. 2. The geomancy will do an analysis and if done properly would come up with the same conclusion as the above. The geomancer will then try tofind good names for that person. 3. As the Chinese believe, from the start (new born), we can influence our life or the baby's life by giving that person a good name. 4. Thus, as I have mentioned, the above Five Elements breakdown traditionally has more to do with finding a good name. 5. In addition, each element is linked to specific parts of the body. Thus for example, too much fire element may suggest that when at old age, may lead to heart or brain problems. While lack of water may lead to kidney and sex organs. 6. Some people, do check and change their name (if they find that it is not very good). But caution: if one does not use that name onwards, does not make much use. For example, if one is constantly called: Dick, changing a new Chinese name does not help if it is not used. Quote: What will you advise to boost my career and wealth luck? Is a career in advertising, marketing and communication suitable for me? Should I increase fire and wood element since I lack of them? In general, a strong earth person's career choices are: 1. Metal career 2. Wood career 3. Water career No as mentioned earlier, the first section above deals more with Five Elements breakdown at birth. Thus increase of fire is not beneficial to a strong earth person. The "increase of fire" should have been considered when chosing abirthname or future selection of name. You may consider increasing : Metal and Wood element. Water is also acceptable

Yes, one will be affected especially by the m5 at that sector also. while w7 has more to do with "loss of wealth". Hopefully, your office uses "cool daylight" lighting above your work space. If it is "warm daylight" then, check to see if it is possible to "change" it. In addition, avoid bright yellow and bright red items such as file folders etc at your work space. Try to hang a set of six coins in your cubicle. And if possible, purchase one of those bronze hulu and place it at your work table. I just started work at a new office which is NW1 facing in Period 7. TheNW sectorthat I sit in has the following flying star: m5, w7, b8. In June, I fell very sick when the yellow star #5 flew into this sector, probably also aggravated byillness star #2as the annual star. Does the m5 and w7 have an impact as well? What cures can I put in place to control both the #5 and #7 stars in this current Period 8? Would be grateful for your advice.

In general, based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, it is favourable for the whole building to have "clear-space" at the "frontage" and a solid object or mountain, behind it. Of course, another building can be the support. However, this is a general statement and does not mean that all buildings of such a nature may begood. Quote: Based on the design of the whole building,can we consider that the unit have a good backing aka mountain? Or does the "mountain" needs to come from another entity e.g. another building? Thank for your attention.

It is strongly recommended to do it before one move-in. Quote: Anonymous wrote: Thanks for your wonderful website. Please, please help.Moving in soon to a South sitting North facing (N1) house, can I put up pictures etc & do minimal necessary jobs? Or is it better to do before moving in though almost impossible until after receiving shipment of our belongings.My husband isn't too well. He is a strong yin earth (1) & myself strong yang earth (4). Must we avoid work in the South totally? Please help.

Yes, you may say, so. Quote: Anonymous wrote: Thank for your reply. And so from what i infer from what you have said, ba gua is also a cure that works if u believe in its effectiveness. Am i correct to say so?

1. I feel that another cultural identify of the Chinese 7th lunar month or simply called the Hungry Ghost month may not affect those whose culture does not have anything to do with being a Chinese. 2. Thus the morale of the storey " Don't follow blindly especially aspects familiar to only one culture but not to the other culture! Like the "cross" or the "ba gua symbols".

1. We have to look at the Ba Gua from two dimensions:- 1.1 Ba Guas that CONTAIN or has the markings of the eight trigrams on it. Or any other images on it. 1.2 Mirror(s) 2. Your observations are not alone. For example, many of the common ba guas are found with the trigrams on it. Andthe back ofit has a charm inscription. 3. In the past, I was also wondering that for the Chinese, we live in a differenct culture from the west. And thus the ba gua symbols may govern us. But,I don't think a "western ghost" or spirit will be scared of such a ba gua! Culturally, may havenever even come across it! 4. Thus, in my of those episodes of "Discovery Channel" showing hauntings in homes, and many of the rituals or quite alot has to do more with "western or even native indian" rituals and also several were performed with the cross! 5. Therefore, you are not wrong, to say that even I would agree that if one wants to place a ba gua for the purpose of "protecting" the home, in the west, better use a cross than a ba gua symbol. 6.I did mentionedpreviously that a ba gau mirror is often used for two major purposes (on it's own or combined together):- 6.1 Placed e.g. above a door to "protect" the home from "dirty spirits". (These ba guas have the 8 trigrams on it, even charms behind it or even chi ling (lion head) or even twin door gods pictures on it ...) 6.2 Mirrors usedto deflect (convex mirror) sha qi or "suck in" (concave mirror)wealth. 7. Thusin the west, if needed it should be used for the later i.e. para 6.2 and not with the intention to be used under Para 6.1 Anonymous wrote: Is bagua considered as a tool for symbolic FS (which i get to learn from some FS website where the culture and belief of the ppl in concern matters alot) or is it really used as a cure? If it is really FS cure, how does it realy work in harmonizing/blocking/deflecting the chi in the area that it is being implemented? Looking forward for your enlightenment.

Further to what I had mentioned, for any landed property, the "easiest" fix is to use a "top view" approach - inclusive of a lamp post or even the use of landscaping such as a row of plants or even tiles that show an outline of the missing corner. Inside the home, if Flying Star Feng Shui is used to assess the interior of the home, if there are in general #3's (quarrels, conflicts and disputes) then a Feng Shui practitioner may recommend the use of "lighting" to burn off #3 and or use fire element e.g. such as red to burn off this bad start. However, this is only a general statement as all flying star number variables has to be looked at e.g. mountain star, water star and base star - for a proper assessment.

1. The most likely facing direction should be "apartment building that is elevated above street level and is facing the ocean" or the apartment building "facing" direction. 2. If the home has a "known" history e.g. if one has stayed in this home for several or more years, can draw a chart based on Para 1 and usually another chart (standing inside the main entrance door looking outside of the home). These two are the main defacto "facing" directions commonly used by all professional Feng Shui practitioners. Michael K. wrote: Hello Master Lee!, I've read all the posts as you advised on front facing direction, now I'm really overwhelmed.I live in a 3 story apartment building that is elevated above street level and is facing the ocean.The general facing direction of the apartment front door is South. My personal suite front door is S3.I have 2 small windows in the SE and E, but the majority of my yang qi comes from a window that spans the whole NW, N, & NE face of my suite. Where should I measure my front facing direction from? Thank you in advance, Michael

Frankly, I don't think you have searched hard enough on this topic....

1. Feel free to use the free tools available in our website to check your ba zi information or your lunar birthdate:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports.htm 2. Recent years, someone discovered a writing in an ancient tomb with regards to interpretting whether one will have a baby boy or girl. In fact, there are many sites which had sprouted using this formula. Try to do a Search under Google or Yahoo for such sites. 3. Besides Para 2, some say the type of fruits one eat can help... etc... Good Luck!

Prominent Flower of romance can be said to "originate" froma home:- 1. Please take note ofsome of the characteristics of homes that may be affected by such activity:- 1.1. North-west sector of the home: Usually this type of home may have a missing corner at NW or NW is located at the kitchen area. And the rest usually has more to do with the male having an illicit affair. Under Flying star Feng Shui, the tell tale signs are usually the presence of #3 star at this sector. 1.2 South-West sector Again, it can be a missing corner or the arrival of #3 at that sector. 2. Having two or more stoves Having one stove at say the dry and another at the wet kitchen. And have a reflective glass backing the stove (double the reflection to becometwo stoves) 3. Water position at the right side of the house Yes, what you had mentioned:- Quote: Anonymous wrote: Need your advise. I have a water feature on my right side of the door (right when i stand in the house looking out). I saw one of your reply that says it might invite affair? Is that true? Thanks 4. Do a SEARCH in this forum for:- Prevent Infidelity - Romance, Conflics, Quarrels Posted in: Discuss :: Free Advice (General Feng Shui) Posted on: Wed, 20 Feb 2008, 10:31 AM Prevent Infidelity - Romance, Conflics, Quarrels Posted in: Discuss :: Free Advice (General Feng Shui) Posted on: Wed, 20 Feb 2008, 10:13 AM or SEARCH for' crystal '. The above articles will help to show how to prevent "flower of romance"

1. Kua numbers are often not used to analyse a sector (good or bad). 2. If possible, the best method is to apply Compass School - Flying star method in your home. 3. For example, if say the fireplace location has a #3 (Quarrels, conflicts etc). then inadvertently, "fire" as in the "fire-place fire" can help to neutralise this bad star(s). You see, some homes where there is a #3 at certain sector, some FS practitioners may recommend a fire element at that specific sector. This fire element can be in the form of a '24 hours' light or somethign red within that sector. 4. Therefore, the key success is not to apply general statements like: north = career etc.. but to do it systematically and even "scientifically" applying the recommended traditional Feng Shui tools. And not the "modern invention" of fixed template Feng Shui Anonymous wrote: Our wealth area has a fireplace. If we were to put water fountains, do we need to put them right next to the fireplace or can it be on the fireplace mantel or somewhere around the fireplace. Our career area is in the north section of the house which is a bedroom. Kua is 2. How can we enhance our career without disrupting other things

1. For landed property, the purpose of the light at the missing corner is like (from top view) ..."joining the dotted line(s)". Thus from top view, we can see a "stick" sticking out like a profile where if we join imaginery lines to it, it will form or "cover the missing corner". 2. It is good that if perimeter lights are turned on at night, this lamp should also be turned on. (Not for 24 hours, thou) Quote: Anonymous wrote: Hi. I read your advise to put a light in the missing corner and would like to do that. My question is : should the light be turned on 24 hours or just night time ? Also, how bright is good enough ? Thank you very much.

1. Big Tree - right opposite the main door Stand inside the door and look directly out of it. If the tree is not directly facing any part of the door (within the doorframe) then no issue. Else as mentioned in my earlier posting; can apply the "triangle-effect" i.e. do a search under this forum for it or the other options that I had mentioned. 2. Utility pole From your rough sketch - don't seem to be a threat to the home. 3. Pool Would need to have a proper assessment done based especially on Flying Star Feng Shui. Quote: Anonymous wrote: Sorry I forgot to mention a few things in my previous post about a house near a T section. This is the updated post: We are considering buying a house. Problem is, it is nearly opposite a T section. We heard that if the road seems to go straight into the house then it's not good, but in this case it seems to go to the side walk and part of the garage. Is it also considered bad? And is there anything we can do about it? Also there is a big tree right opposite the main door. We heard that it is bad, but is there anything we can do? We are not allowed to cut down the tree by the way. Update: there is a utility (electrical) pole at one corner of the house in front of the garage, and a pool that takes almost the whole back yard. How good/bad/neutral are these?

1. Frankly, the two most commonly cited cases of concern with illicit affairs are: 1.1 Having a water position to the right side of thedoor. 1.2 Having two stoves in a home 2. As the mirror, will still reflect TWO persons' logically, there is no "lamp-post" or a third party reflected in the mirror. Thus the concern is more of having a photo behind the bed with 3 persons on it. Otherwise, what you had mentioned is not commonly mentioned that reflects "affairs". More likely, the concern is of having bad dreams or nightmares! Anonymous wrote: Hi Master, Thanks for your reply. What i heard is mirror in the room facing the bed will cause 'affair' - makes it very crowded? Is there any truth to it ? Thanks

1. In my opinion, this concern with "mirror" facing one's bed originated from some comments that placing a TV set directly facing one's bed was not good. 2. As some FS practitioners felt that a TV's screen is much like a mirror facing the bed. The concern was that some FS practitioners say that when we sleep, our "spirit" wonders off our bed. As soon as they (the spirit) see's itself in the mirror, it gets a "shock"! 3. We can debunk this myth. The other side of the coin is what happens if the "spirit" wants to see itself in a mirror, check out it's look before wondering off? Furthermore, many new LCD screens are of matt material and relatively no reflection at all. 4. The idea that a mirror facing us, is akin to "hot or cold" continiuum. Some of us can literally eat very hot curry or chillies, but some of us cannot do so! 5. Thus some of us can sleep like a pig with mirrors surrounding our bed. While others (maybe they are too conscious or were scared by too many concerns with mirrors) may feel very uncomfortable. 6. Do ask yourself what is your "tolerance" level? 7. Some bedrooms, have purposely installed mirrors, even in the ceiling and even on wardrope cabinets. And even toilet doors! 8. The only way to avoid reflection on a toilet door is to install opaque film on the side facing the bed. Quote: Anonymous wrote: need you advise, Understand that mirror facing the bed is not good. But what if my toilet door ( those with tampered glass in the middle one) facing the bed ? As it is rather reflective when the light is on.. it's like mirror? need advise. thanks