Cecil Lee

Dear Anooja, 1. Please note that no two situations are often alike. 2. When I elaborate on `clear-space' at the centrepoint, often, it has to do with `flux' of qi or qi-flow. 3. Here, especially in a non-airconditioned place, and because of the varing temperature throughout the day, it is always good to have `openings' or windows or doors all round the home. 4. Ideally, it would be excellent - imagine a rectangular standalone home e.g. a bungalow house. Here, it would be good to open the windows at all four areas e.g. frontage, left/right side and back-side. 5. In such a case, often, it is good that also, the home has clear space at the centrepoint. Here, air (depending on the time of day) can flow e.g. from East to West, or East to North or North to East or East to South etc... 6. In Feng Shui, it is not just about placing furniture `correctly' but rather also - qi or wind flowing within the home. 7. Here, IN GENERAL, it is good to have centrepoint free from clear space. But it is not a MUST. For example, if there are sufficient air-flow entry e.g. from East to North or West to North etc.. then, there is no major issue with having centrepoint - locked up. 8. For the centrepoint of the home, the major concerns are: 8.1. Toilet at the centrepoint Not very favourable, since, this is water at the centrepoint. 8.2 Stove It is also not favourable to have a stove at the centrepoint since this belongs to the fire element. And fire, like water may affect it. 8.3 Others What about a store-room? Frankly, there is no issue with a store-room since there are no activity, here. And in some cases, a store-room is good - especially if a mountain star is found here. And what better way to activate mountain star, here. For example, under Period 7, if there is a #7 mountain star found at the centre of the home, than, it is ok to have a store here. What about a bed-room at the centrepoint? Hmm... imagine if the bedroom is at the centrepoint, it is hard to imagine, where does the room get it's (air from?) Since most likely, a room at the centre-of-the home does not have windows? Maybe just a bedroom door. We hardly every see a bedroom, here. Therefore, I hope that one should not jump to the wrong conclusions that, it is A MUST to have the clear-space at the centrepoint. In fact, in many other situations, a store may be appropriate, here. Warmest Regards, Cecil On 12/30/2003 8:54:40 AM, From Anooja:

From: "anooja j" Dear Sir If 2 doors in a row at centre area of the house how can it be corrected . Is it important that there should not be any blockage between main door & centre area of the house so that qi circulate at centre before moving to other areas of the house.Thank you

Dear Josephine, Please see below: I will be moving to a new I am concerned 1) The 1.1 Does your LEGs face the door? There is no major issue if part of the bed faces the bedroom door. But, where possible, one's legs should avoid facing the bedroom door. 1.2 As this is known as the inauspicious `coffin' position. 1.3 Frankly, the only remedies are: - a. (silly to say this: But can the bed be moved to another location? If Para 1.1 is taken into consideration) - b. close the bedroom door when sleeping - c. place a low linen cabinet at the foot of the bed. - d. (Last resort) have a `curtain' like structure e.g. beading screen at the bedroom door. 2) The This is not a major problem especially if the distance between the book (bookshelves) is 3 feet away or 1 metre away from the children's book shelves. One method is to place a cloth cover (covering) the cardboard. Or to install doors for the cabinet. In my opinion, personally, I feel that this is not a major issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jason, 1.Thank you for your attachment. 2. I have marked the centrepoint of your home. Sometimes, this is also known as the "centre-of-gravity". For example, if one's layout plan has many indents and protrusions, one can: 2.1 Make a photo-copy of the layout plan. 2.2 Past/glue this photo-copy of layout plan on a cardboard 2.3 Cut-out the outline of the layout plan. 2.4 Obtain a pin or nail. And attempt to balance the cut-out-cardboard. Where the pin holds the layout plan is called the "centre-of-gravity". 3. For a compass, try to get those hiking compass. Often, these does not costs much. For example, reputable brands are: Siva and Suunto. And often, they can be purchased from speciality shops or reputable book stores. Costs: $15 dollars or more. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You can use the free House Number report under http://www.geomancy-online.com to find out if the number is favourable or not. This report is based on the vertical Flying Star Feng Shui analysis based on 81 combinations with the assumption that each floor has a different level of qi - flow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joji, the Since, in some cases, two windows can face each other (but if say the distance of the two windows are quite a distance it may not be a leak.) Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks for

Dear Jason, Yes, you can scan your HDB layout plan and post it to the forum: 1. Try to add: Source & Credit: HDB, Singapore 2. Try to upload as a .gif (If possible between 100 to 200 dpi is enough. - As higher than this resolution may become too large a file). 3. Questions to be focused on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. 4. Avoid posting a layout plan with date / time of birth. (This is for paid service only) 5. Users are allowed to use click on "Anonymous" prior to posting the layout or question(s). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anooja, Yes, if one lives on a landed property, one can take either one or a combination of the following measures: Firstly, try to imagine or view a home from a TOP-DOWN perspective (or from a "helicopter" looking downwards. 1. Landscaping If there is a missing corner and if permits, one can have a garden profile or landcaping that forms an outline of the missing corner (extends out of the missing corner) e.g. using potted plants or simply outline trees or bushes etc... 2. Placement of Light - in particular at the opposite corner of the missing corner. (Such that the lamp can be seen as "dotted" line(s). Well, these are the two most common methods. The other method is to use an awning or extension to cover the external. For apartments, there is not much more one can do, here other than the placement of mirror. Or some FS practitioners recommend a crystal at the corner or alternataively a wind chime. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ron, I hope I get what you had written correctly. Do you mean that when the main door is fully opened, it measures 168 degrees - the maximum opening? Frankly, there is often not an issue, with the amount of door opening so long as it can open at-least up to 80 or 90 degrees. Is your door facing an opening e.g. facing a balcony directly. Without a sketch, it is difficult to understand the interior layout. But for placing a fridge in the living room - perhaps, you should be entitled to an explanation from your practitioner since, this is something new indeed. And, other than it is tall and often (huge) in comparison to other objects, perhaps? Your practitioner wants you to add a "mountain" at a specific location? As to activate a mountain position, if this is so, then a fridge is not necessarily a good choice in the living room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anooja, 1. In my opinion, yearly stars has to do with the `fine' tuning of a home based on Flying Star Feng Shui. 2. For example, in that year, where there is a bad #5 that flew to a specific sector (and in addition to this the 20 year star(s) has #5 or any other bad stars e.g. #2 etc... than caution has to be taken to avoid being in a situation of having too much imbalances at a specific sector. 3. Often, cures could range from using salt-water-metal jar cure to use of constant metal e.g. hanging a wind chime. This has more to do with the Grand Duke theory. Where, it is not favourable to do renovations either at: the location of Grand Duke e.g. this year is SSW and the three killings which is directly opposite this location. This has nothing to do with the renovation and cures for the sector based on Flying Star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, In my opinion, you can keep music as a hobby. But do not let this deter you if there are opportunities to strike it off, since most probably you are still young. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thanks, Michael

Dear Kenny, If your unit is marked by the red star, it seems OK to me. Since external air-flow around the entire block is acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kenny, Glad to hear that you had finally found an apartment for your family. In general, as you had mentioned, the flats, here in particular 112 and 111 is pretty popular as resale apartments. In my opinion, there are no major issues with regards to the external Shapes and Forms for 125 since it is over-looking Henderson Park. Quite a safe purchase, indeed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned, because the wall behind the stove is not flat, and under certain conditions: 1. windy day 2. a window or window(s) close-by to the stove 3. open windows It may result in air-circulating behind the stove, blowing air against the flames towards the person standing at the stove. - Quite dangerous. Please see illustration.....

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Dear Lena, Please see below:- I really do not know. Unless you can provide a proper sketch. This is because terms like "a bit off" is ambigious. And addition words like "entering the court of the house seems even harder to comprehen. One consideration is to tilt the main door. But this has to be looked at carefully. And also Shapes and Forms also need to be considered since there may be poison arrows or other consideration to take note of. Yes, a stove should not be placed at a corner. Most of the time, it is based more on commonsense, rather than Feng Shui. This is because, imagine a stove which is often at least 2 to 2 1/2 foot if it is placed at a corner, will mean that the `triangle' formed behind it can be relatively large. And if the kitchen is small, it will result in wasted space. Since we cannot built a small triangle cabinet behind it or place things at this corner area - for fear of becoming a fire hazard. More importantly, it is better not to place a stove at exactly the true compass directions e.g. 0 degrees, 45 degrees, 90 degrees. Since these are true - compass lines. The rationale for not placing the stove at NW or facing NW in my opinion, has to do more with the idea of: 1. Senario 1 : Flying Star Feng Shui In particular, under Period 7, NW is considered a very auspicious sector and a stove there, may burn away one's luck. And at this corner, which is the NW corner facing NW, it becomes worse since, the stove is not only located at compass direction NW, but also smack in the middle of this intangible force. 2. Senario 2 : Heaven's Gate Some FS practitioners consider NW,the Heaven's Gate. And, these practitioners say that placing a stove at the Heaven's gate is like burning the entrance! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Seems like Savannah Condo Park is considered a "pet project" of CDL Properties because of it's extra emphasis of giving this condo a one-of-a-kind theme. 2. The plus point for this condo is that the highest floor is 9th (penthouse). (As compared to many others that rise higher than 20 plus floors). An advantage -here. 3. Because of the maximum 9th storey, it is acceptable for an "eye" shaped-like top-view layout plan. Since qi can still flow sufficiently all round the inner blocks. (Contrast this to the Costa Del Sol condo at East Coast. In my opinion, because of it's height - high rise - the higher the blocks, greater is the unbalanced qi for an `eye' shaped design. 4. Under this `eye' shaped-formation, there will be many different orientations to suit one's eight house chart. More importantly, see if the bedroom can be a good fit for you. 5. This shape reminds me of the Rosewood EC condo, which had recently TOP. The "U" is an inverse of this eye shape. And, there are many different orientations as opposed to just strictly a true North-South configuration. 6. In my opinion, the double-edged sword about having a theme is that hopefully, many of the animals or figurines in the development are of sufficient quality to last for the next 30 or more years. And hopefully, it takes no more to maintain in good order the "theme-park". If not, it may translate to higher maintenance or need for higher sinking-funds for the entire condo. Let's hope that the elephant tusks do not fall off etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil Based on my We How can one Apparently, most Thanks so much for

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Dear Nadine, 1. Yes, it is difficult to find topic on `ley lines' under Feng Shui. 2. This is because many locations are now no longer "virgin" land. And have been extensively surveyed. 3. As such, I believe many Feng Shui practitioners, nowadays prefer to write books that sells. Since, writing such a book - is sure to be a non-seller. 4. For the topic of `ley lines' it is best to look at the "Western counter-part" of Feng Shui. A good source or starting point is the "cousin" of Geomancy.net i.e. perhaps you should start at: http://www.geomancy.org 5. I believe, you have more success with sites like the above, than Feng Shui. 6. In my opinion, for a `novice' in Feng Shui, or for someone starting from scratch, it can be an uphill tasking in digesting and putting all the various concepts to build a home. 7. This is because, in the lucrative "Feng Shui" business, there are lots of bobby traps - i.e. some books that seems to use the word "Feng Shui" but some of these are not based on authentic Feng Shui. 8. I believe, the easiest way is perhaps, to consult a FS practitioner. Well, this is only my suggestion. But if you feel confident to go it on your own, then, I wish you all the best! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Further to what I had mentioned, a more accurate description of this concept are "These people are Interior Decorators who only come in to advise after the home has been renovated. And, often wants us to depart with our hard earned money on some useless objects. With the hope that their clients will feel nice after being conned by them."

Dear SM, OOps, you have posted this question to the wrong website. In general, often, for a normal medium or small home, it may not be feasible to sub-divide each room to be assessed via sectors. Even a 8 years old or more child can be create and if an essay question demands; write some story about each sector of a room based on "fame/reputation"; "helpful people" etc... Strictly speaking: Under the Holy Trinity of Feng Shui: Heaven Luck = Analysed from one's Ba Zi or Eight Characters Earth Luck = Truly this is based on Feng Shui - Shapes and Forms and Compass School What you had mentioned? This should be classified under "Man or Human Luck". Often, having good relationships are free. But, it is really no harm to think of the nicest things about making one comfortable by imagining that a sector is "helpful people", fame/reputation. Well, all these sounds positive - thus perhaps, for some people who may be too simplistic can feel nice about it. But what happens if the sectors are not what they sound like? For example what happens if the sector is one's 1. Instead of fame/reputation - the sector could be Scandals/Bad reputation. 2. Instead of helpful people - the sector could be unhelpful people or worse - "sure to be conned by others" 3. Under the Yin and Yang concept, for every yin, there isalways a yang and vice versa. 4. Thus for every good sectors? There is always an equal and opposite bad sector. 5. The concept that you had roughly mentioned is flawed because often, it is no point paving a sector in gold - if it is continously rotting. (Fix-the-leak, first). 6. Often, such concepts are there for a purpose: Marketing Ploy. For example, each sector is associated with certain products that can be purchased. And placed at a sector. For those owning small or even medium sized homes, such products will ultimately collect dust and clutter the home. Hmm.. not good Feng Shui in the first place. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sean, 1. It is highly unlikely that your apartment falls under Period 7. 2. This is because your unit itself; does not have the necessary fittings to `qualify' as a built under Period 7 home. For the following major reasons:- On the interior of your home ============================ 2.1 Most likely, the entire flooring e.g. floor tiles has not been laid. 2.2 Most certainly; the main door has been fixed to the apartment. Since these two activities have not been completed; it is quite `clear-cut' that if you are to apply the Flying Star Feng Shui; you should apply Period 8 to your new home. Important: Has the roof/roof tile being completed? ================================================== 3. In addition, the most important consideration is also the roof of your building. As you had mentioned, each block is still under construction. And thus, the roof (roof and roof tile - has yet to be completed). Para 3 - is the clearest indication that your new apartment block should (definitely) be considered as a Period 8 apartment. Warmest Regards, Cecil Or shall we take Eg. I can see my Thanks. Regards, Sean

Dear Anon, Attached, please find a graphical illustration of your proposed layout plan (partial). The major concern would be the flow of qi from the bedroom areas (please refer to marking 1 to 2 and vice-versa). In my opinion, it is not so much of the attached bathroom, but instead: 1. the long narrow corridor leading directly towards the master bedroom main door. 2. In terms of qi flux between the living/dining (if it is one single storey apartment) - it is not favourable with a narrow corridor (interspaced - with so many toilet(s)) Warmest Regards, Cecil We are about I would Thanks

Dear Anon, This has more to do with "Man or Human" luck, than Feng Shui. Do what you personally feel nice about `decorating' the "lucky" corner. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, activating luck is based on finding the "lucky" number for the period and see if one can activate luck at that sector. For example, under Period 7, a house built under Period 7 can have it's luck activated with water at the water star location #7. While mountain star #7 can be activated for relationship luck. I believe, sellers of products claiming to be of Feng Shui will sell one anything that sounds - romantic or for wealth. Warmest Regards, Cecil