Cecil Lee

Dear Jen, It should be better known instead as "commercial luck" item. Usually, it is called commercial luck because, the PEOPLE WHO SELL sell these items will get "commercial luck". But, if we feel good, then, may be, just may be... man luck:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Veronica, 1. In my opinion, no. This is not Feng Shui. Neither is it Ba Zi (Eight Characters/Pillars of Destiny). 2. This is because, what you had mentioned, cannot be related to The Five Elements Concept and Yin and Yang. 3. Most probably, (in my opinion) the practitioner may have his/her toes laughing when he/she gave this advise. 4. Many of us genuinely approach a FS practitioner for advise and I must say; really what was mentioned goes against any commonsense approach especially what makes it special about say a Toyota vs a Nissan? 5. Numerology methods can be very (very) diverse. It may have to do with phonetic sounding words e.g. 8 or `Fatt' (luck) in Cantonese, 4 or `say' die in Cantonese. For other combinations of numbers, there are so many diverse numerology methods. Who can be sure what all these means. 6. Suggest to your friend to find out more from the practitioner for his/her reasons. And from this, make a value judgement:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anna, In the free report, there is a graphic illustration of a person. In this graphic illustration, it should be Head face NE and not the feet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Andrea, 1. Yes, Lin Yun was interviewed by a newspaper reporter. Indeed he admitted in the article that it is “better to believe in yourself than him”. He said that he was in fact a “fake”. Lin Yun’s confession can be found under this link:- 1.1. In order to understand `Black Hat Sect' or BTB properly, it is best to look at it entirely from `LUCK prospective'. 2. Types of LUCK: Under Chinese divinity / Feng Shui we can broadly classify LUCK into three general groupings:- 2.1 Heaven Luck: Under Traditional Chinese methods, Ba Zi or commonly called Pillars of Destiny/Eight Characters can be used to `discover' what was given to us i.e. Heaven luck that was `bestowed' to each of us. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. 2.2 Earth Luck: Under Traditional Feng Shui: Shapes and Forms and Compass Schools: Eight House and Flying Star; we can either neutralise bad effects and enhance beneificial qi. The lowest common denominator used in such an analysis is : The Yin/Yang concept and The Five Elements Concept. Under Shapes and Forms: macro and micro Feng Shui is being looked at: e.g. External environment, the site, the land and the interior. 2.3 Man (human luck): 2.3.1 This has to do with making us feel good (inside) or give us hope. For example, even some (Traditional) Feng Shui practitioners resort to this type of "Feng Shui" by citing a `wealth corner' and placement of objects. 3. This is actually not really `Feng Shui' but rather, perhaps, if we all know that our home has a wealth corner, we would feel more at ease even if it may be non-existent or suspect. We cannot for sure say that `X' marks the spot of our wealth corner. 4. Imagine, for those who are very gullible: if we tell them that, your house has no wealth corner: the owner may become worried i.e. if no wealth corner means no wealth? 5. Many Feng Shui practitioners love to promote MAN (HUMAN) Luck because, it can be very, very lucrative. 6. For example, in the west, there are some practititioners who charge as little as e.g. US$150 for their audit fee. But brings a carton load of `wind chimes', figurines and even water fountains. 7. The end result is that although their audit fee was US$150/- by the end of the day, they would have sold more than e.g. $200 to $1,000 or more commercial products (by packing them as wealth enhancement products). 8. To test this concept, visit most Black Hat Sect websites and even some who call themselves Tradtional Feng Shui one can find many different commercial products on their website. 9. It is best that Authentic Traditional Feng Shui websites will avoid selling any products on their site. No matter how lucrative it is. 10. This is to ensure that there is no conflict of interests. And monetary motive to earn more at the expense or `sucker' their clients. 11. Usually, many of such `Man Luck' practitioners go for our own `inner greed' and they try to tailor their advise on this. 12. If we do get advise from such `Man Luck' practitioners: often, many of these practitioners resort to saying that only they, know where (our) wealth corner is. And once we invite these people, there is no end in having to fork out money to buy products from them. One can say that these people " Marketeers and profiteers ". Although, these practitioners may have some elements of the use of Shapes and Forms feng shui, ultimately, their aim is to make as much money or squeeze out as much out of each person they meet. 13. Geniune Authentic Feng Shui (or earth luck) is strictly about trying to neutralise bad qi e.g. tree slicing into a home and to try and activate beneficial qi. 14. In conclusion, a true test of authentic traditional Feng Shui is that all things must relate to either Yin and Yang concept (with qi flow) and The Five Elements concept. Anything else may be considered suspect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ingo, Usually, a river head is like a dragon's head. And often a river location draws activity. When water is concerned, it is considered inauspicious if: 1. it becomes a stagnat pool of water. 2. if the river seems to `cut-into' the development. Yes, your city sounds very enchanting:) 3. Overall, based on your description, the building you live in sounds ok to me. Often, it is the friction of water with air(even if it is on the surface of a river) that creates ions. Better if it is positive ions that are created. Reference url: 1. Water classics of AD600:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-wclassic.htm 2. Water, water, everywhere... http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-wcourse.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Please see below:- Such objects normally should be treated as decorative items. However, it it really makes one feel good; then, this can be coined as Man (human) luck and not Feng Shui. Are we so sure that `X' marks the spot is our wealth sector? Be it, fire, metal, wood, earth or water. As mentioned above, perhaps if the above gives one a psychological happiness, or hope, then, it should be classified under Man (human) luck. Usually, we often feel good for a short duration. When there seems to be no result, one fine day, such objects may be `chucked' aside or simply renegated into a display cabinet. Worse still, kept away in the closet. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Actually, the best is one with a `metal' roof and with the clinger of an I-ching (circle with square) coin. However, from personal experience and because if it is to be used to neutralise #5 or multiples of it; many of the above mentioned wind chimes are too heavy to make any sound unless it happens to have heavy winds. This is because the copper rods with the coin clinger is too heavy. But, if one is currently using the above wind chime and other than for decoration; then this is fine. Thus, it is my opinion, that (FOR PRACTICAL) reasons i.e. if one wants to neutralise #5 or multiples of it or any other combinations with #3, #4 and even #2; then it is suggested that `metallic' sound should be constantly be made. This is like asking me to throw a dice and give you a `50-50' answer. My suggestion is that, it is better for the person who perhaps want to make `such' a statement to throw the dice themselves. This way, if one gets wrong, no one else is to be blamed. Now, you should really throw the dice and see your answers. (CLUE: MAKE 1, 3, 5 YES and perhaps 2, 4, 6 NO or vice versa). For example, if one throws the dice and the result is 2, then one can say that " NE is a good direction ". Another option is go with your feelings. I aways asks the question: What is the purpose of placing the wind chime? Is it for the sake of Feng Shui? or if it is because one feels nice? Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. If one applys Feng Shui, one can use the Flying Star Feng Shui to check each of the sectors e.g. East or NE. Other than this, since this is a `free-for-all' question; the answer naturally also becomes: a Free-for-all answer.

Dear Vijay, I recommend that you take a three step approach: 1. What is the purpose of each concept? 2. What is it's strengths? 3. What is it's weakness? If the above is clearly understood, there is no issue in understanding what is 8 directions/Eight House vs Pillars of destiny (Ba Zi). There are already lots of replies to such related questions. Please do a SEARCH and try to figure out the above:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ginny, Actually, the preferred shape is the "Earth" element: rectangle or square. Oval, is not the best shape. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The Finding A Good House report has three dimensions: 1. Breadwinner's Eight House (East/West group) or Gua analysis 2. The specific Flying Star chart of an apartment. 3. Ba Zi of the breadwinner. Here are some important considerations: 1. Where possible, the ideal `house' or main door is where: in all three cases: Best choice is where all the above THREE CRITERIAS (Para 1, 2 and 3) is auspicious to the breadwinner. 2. What happens if it does not? Then, it is best to use this advice: 1. Eight House Analysis 1.1 DEATH OR DISASTER AT MAIN ENTRANCE? 1.1.1 Where possible, the main door SHOULD not be the DEATH or DISASTER to the breadwinner. 1.1.2 If so, this is already ONE handicap before, one ever sets foot into the house. 1.1.3 In many of the thousands af cases we had encountered so far globally, it is a combination of this 1st handicap with other `leaks' that may result especially in breadwinners facing financial problems after moving in for 2 or more years. 1.2 SPOOK OR IRRITATION AT MAIN DOOR 2. FLYING STAR FENG SHUI (CRITERIA 2 or Para 2) 2.1 If one is chosing a house, it would be good or advantages to select a house with good 20 year Flying Stars located at the main entrance. 2.2 The best combination of stars under Period are e.g. #7 mountain #7 water with base #1. But sometimes, the main door may not be as auspcious. If so, then, go more for CRITERIA 1 and 3 - under Para 1 and 3). Later on, one can still neutralise some of the bad effects of bad Flying Stars. 3. BA ZI FENG SHUI (CRITERIA 3 or Para 3) If this is not possible, for all three critera's i.e. Eight House, Flying Star and your Ba Zi, it is still acceptable to have SPOOK or IRRITATION at the main entrance door (breadwinner). The BEST match is where, the main door is suitable to one's BA ZI. For example, under Ba Zi, if one is a WEAK FIRE person, if the main door is facing East, this house, overall can be considered as a Wood element house (East represents Wood). Under the Five elements concept:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm Wood helps to produce Fire (element) Statements like "the East is a "good house" refers to a situation e.g. East is Wood element. 4. Conclusion 4.1 Overall, it is more important to weight the results: Para 1: Eight House - try to find a house that is good e.g. Prosperity, Health, Excellent or Longevity. If unable to do so then at least: Irritation and Spook. Para 3: Ba Zi, should at least be favourable to the breadwinner. For example if one is a Weak Water person, a metal house (e.g. West main door) is favourable or `good' for the breadwinner. Para 2: Flying Star, if possible, this is favourable. But if not, at least, we can still neutralise it. Above all, we shall not forget Shapes and Forms. This is ultimately, one of the major key success factors. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Sachin, Please try to find out more from this resource: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm Alternatively, you can always use the Free Online reports at http://www.geomancy-online.com by keying in your personal particulars e.g. date and time of birth and you will find out which Gua / Eight Hse Chart. For your office main door at NE, please also check out the above resources. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It should be noted that Feng Shui or other divinity method is always relevant because: 1. Lowest Common Denominator All Feng Shui, divinity methods, medicine, food etc... uses the Five Element Concept. 2. Yin and Yang This is another major form of Feng Shui. 3. Compass School readings on Earth Luck 4. The Chinese always use the magnetic compass for their compass school Feng Shui. 5. And as we all know, it is based on the magnetic North anywhere in the world. This magnetic North can change; but if it does, the readings always follows the South-North marking. And these readings are taken on the planet earth and not on the planet mars, moon or jupiter. 6. Compass School is just one of the methods used in Feng Shui. In fact, for some practitioners, they can do away with Compass School and rely on Shapes and Forms. Especially when evaluating large pieces of land by looking at the sand and surrounding scenery. 7. Majority of the time, a FS practitioner locates Qi flow: beneficial and sha qi. Sha qi comes in various forms e.g. poison arrows, dead qi (e.g. in a store room) etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You may like to review the attached resource on the Devil's gate:- http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-gate.htm and on Dangers of underground water http://sg.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm Please see below:- In general, water positions behind the house is not ideal. And also, the main entrance door should not open to a house that is literally built on a slope. For example, the living room etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil 1. Feng Shui originates from China. And it was imported to Japan. Many Japanese practitioners apply 9-Star Ki which is one and the same as Flying Star Feng Shui. 2. A large tree is `dangerous' as it was felt that a spirit may hide in it. 3. Therefore, a large tree e.g. at a specific location in front of a house, may be inauspicious. 4. Even in Singapore, there was a case, where a major bank has a Regional building at their Tampines centre. There is a missing corner at the North-East. 4.1 This section was empty for quite sometime. Later on, when this section of the office was occupied; a senior manager and an officer happened to came early in the morning around 6.30am to work. 4.2 Both of them saw `someone using a computer'. And later, they determined that it was not a living being. 4.3 And from this day, whenever, one switches off the PC on that table, it turns on again without any explanation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mimi, Please see below:- Usually, by now, the house would have already taken on Period 7's characteristics with the type of renovation, which you had mentioned. Yes, this will defintely alter Xuan Kong. If the house is completed before Lunar 2003, then it will still remain a Period 7. Else, if the renovation is completed after Lunar 2003 i.e 2004, then, it will take no Period 8's Xuan Kong. If possible, try not to `chop off' the `head' of the house. If so, usually the breadwinner will have to `go' somewhere never to come back to earth. If the owners want to make alterations, always look at the top-down view of the proposed house: Is the house become too clumsy or obese? at the centre etc.... If it does not slice into any windows or main door there is usually no issue on this. I have not seen the photo(s) if any yet. So I cannot really comment on this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please refer to (C) Geomancy.net's Flying Star report input template. Since your house is located at 160 degrees, then select 165 degrees since your house is considered as between the compass direction 157.5 degrees to 172.4 degrees. Your main door is located at the south. If one looks carefully at the attached template, one will find that each sector is based on 15 degrees each. For example North 1 is at 345 degrees, North 2 is at 0 degrees etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yasmin, 1. Usually, and most often, decorating a home or doing all the planning and shifting to a new home can be `taxing' considering that, one has to get on with our lives e.g. work, family commitments. 2. If one is applying Feng Shui and choice of colours, it should not be an issue; since, a proper reading can tell which colours are best for both parties e.g. binding element: best colour for the master bedroom, and colours for the living/dining and even colour scheme for other family members. 3. Otherwise, any other type of application of Feng Shui is akin to `throwing' a random dice. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, usually, the garage should not be included. 1. A main door can still be at the middle of the rectangular. If so, check for external threats. And internally, it should best not be too close to the centrepoint of the house. 2. And, where possible, qi should not leak directly out of e.g. the back window (if any). 3. I personally wish, if users to post such questions, it is best to attach a sketch. 4. My current reply is based on my personal perception of your question; whether it has been interpreted rightly or wrongly; I cannot say for sure:( Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Appreciate if you can clarify whether you meant 160 degrees to the North (to the right) or 160 degrees to the North - to the left). 2. Usually, a protractor is an addition. We must need to use the magnetic or ordinary compass first to find the exact North-South bearing. And make a confirmation using the East-West. 3. Next, we need to determine the centrepoint of the house. 4. Only then we can use say the protractor to look at the layout plan. 5. Please take a look again at the sample protractor. It has an outer ring: starting from clock wise, we start from 0 degrees, to 90 degrees to 180 degrees to 270 degrees. 6. Once we align the protractor's North-South, we can easily read the direction of the main door by looking at the outer ring of a protractor. (The protactor is very useful because, it has smaller markings making it easier to comprehend e.g. 175 degrees or to exactly a few degrees deviation. 7. Since Flying Star only requires a 15 degree deviation for each sector, one should not have any problems finding exactly where our main entrance is (especially if we had got the North to South marking done). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mimi, Sound economic sense previals over Feng Shui with regards to setting up a business: 1. What is the pedestrian traffic flow to the shopping centre? 2. Is this shopping centre meant for a specific type of business e.g. electronics plaza? health/health science related shopping centre? 3. What is the business model / business plan i.e. is the business viable? Or is the business based on hope or a fad? 4. For example, three to four years back, I often receive calls from `businessmen' who wanted me to Feng Shui, their (Taiwanese) model of `bubble tea' outlets. 5. These bubble tea is roughly the equavalent of something like the western " milk shake " business. These drinks are really unhealthy because many of the ingredients use lots of sugar. And it has only a short `catch on' period i.e. Many born between 1940s to 1980's really did not have such drinks when they were young. And this is a passing fad, because, the young will eventually get sick of it. 6. Personally, I refuse to Feng Shui such business and their outlets. 7. The rationale is clear: commonsense would tell us that such business has low entry level and nearly every other `tom, dick and harry' are opening an outlet. 8. I personally feel that it is thus a COMPLETE waste of time applying Feng Shui! And I would not want to spoil my reputation, in the short-run, taking fee auditing these places. 9. Recently, I do receive many calls from people trying to open a business selling " the drain fish " or popularly known as the Luo Han fish. 10. Often, I do receive calls, requesting to Feng Shui a shop. I normally would frankly ask them what type of business they are going into. If in my opinion, either the location is not good (based on commercial reasons and not Feng Shui) or their business model is unsound, I would flatly refuse to do an audit. 11. Well, I am not discouraging entreprenuer ship. But, facts are facts. And we cannot run away from it. 12. For your relative: 12.1 Try to look closely at the business model. 12.2 Study closely to see what are the key success factors (if any). 12.3 Look at the pedestrian traffic. If the business needs a good shop front, then usually, rental is higher; but is it feasible as compared to another unit that has less traffic etc... 13. For a business, the most important thing is about cash flow, good business model etc... Feng Shui comes last! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Yes, any smell that filters into your home is not auspicious or even hygenic. 2. Since, this is preventable and not a permanent situation; frankly, try your best (if you can) to see at your end, try to be as diplomatic as possible to speak to your neighbours. Otherwise, there is really not much one ca do. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judith, 1. It would be best to see what type of dragon design is on the calendar. 2. If it is a simple cartoon dragon with body `flying' around, there is no issue. 3. If it is a fierce looking dragon especially with 5 claws, it is best that the room has at least a window. Avoid placing it in a room without any windows. Overall, if it is just a piece of outline art with the monthly calendar superimposed on it, usually there may not be an issue here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Users, 1. Nowadays, based on my personal observations: 8 out of 10 Geomancers are more of a Human (man) luck practitioners. 2. What is Human (Man) Luck? Unlike Feng Shui which deals with Earth Luck; Human luck practitioners can loosely be described as people like counsellors or for church goers; having a senior e.g. pastor giving broad advice. 3. In my opinion, many of the Human Luck practitioners sell lots of `stuffs' or have `connections' to the sale of such objects or alternatively advise their clients on the `benefits of such objects':- 3.1 Some of these items include: 3.1.1 SALE OF FOUNTAINS The lucrative sale of fountains at high prices e.g. $388 to $988 depending on the size. (Actual cost price to manufacture may be as low as $50 excluding the pumps etc..) 3.1.2 SALE OF WIND CHIMES This is the most popular. Since, logically, it sounds `right' to hang one or several wind chimes. (Much easier to convience clients (victims) to buy them 3.1.3 SALE OF MISCELLANOUS ITEMS Common to see the sale of the 3-legged toad, crystals, Keiloon etc... 3.1.4 PROVIDE ADVICE ON WEALTH CORNER STRONGLY ADVICE CLIENTS that he / she alone knows exactly where OUR wealth corner is. Often, after a few months, if things does not work, the advise is that: e.g. your fountain is too small etc... STRONGLY ADVOCATING PLACING A RED PACKET IN THE OFFICE DRAWER or SPECIAL (WEALTH CORNER) Year after year, the client, is at a lost, of perhaps, what to do with last year's money. Since, this year, they had to renew the placing of these money. Perhaps, clients are told to buy something valuable this year with last year's money, and this year, place a specified amount to `activate' luck at given times. Statistically, all these does not make sense. It is like my past statement of SW = romance sector. It does not mean that if a person places 99 roses on the SW, he will definitely get close or even marry his dream girl. What happens if others also place 99 or more on their SW sector. If the focus is on Feng Shui, than, it is best that we try to differentiate: 1. Heaven Luck (Ba Zi) from 2. Earth Luck (Feng Shui) from 3. Human (man luck) from 4. Beliefs from 5. Superstitions If all of us can differentiate this, especially for those who are keen to study Feng Shui, then, there is a higher chance of success. For example, Man (Human Luck) focus mostly in the interior of the home. (Feel nice) but not external threats if any. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, When confronted with such issues, we can logically:- 1. How long have u stayed in this house? 2. If one has stayed in the home for more than 6 months and do not encounter obstacles especially financial or health, then, the tree is not a major problem. But if it does, than, it is a potential threat to the breadwinner. 3. It is true that if the tree `mysteriously disappear' *JOKE* or has been removed, then there is no issue. 4. If it does not slice thru your main door directly, then usually this is not a threat to your main door. 5. If despite of Para 4, one faces problems, then, try to check for other leaks (either several minor leaks) or a combination of one or two major leaks that may perhaps have caused personal problems. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Yes, I know of some FS practitioners are selling them. 2. Frankly, the eight rod wind chime is a modern invention. 2.1 The reason why I call this a modern invention is because, the Chinese dialect group Cantonese, likes the phonetic sound of `8' or Fatt, or prospertiy. 2.2 Because of this connotation, the trend or fad for the eight rod wind chime started or originated from Hong Kong. 2.3 Locally, I believe some FS practitioners also `catch' on with this. Not so much of its proper use but rather, in my opinion, a profit element. 2.4 Imagine, the cost price of such items can be as low as a few dollars. (Especially if they are manufactured in bulk and with low labour costs in China). 2.5 These `Feng Shui' wind chimes are currently sold close to 100 percent or more profits. 2.6 Since, it has Eight rods, it has been touted as an auspicious number. And some FS practitioners may unfortunately take advantage of this by saying that it brings good luck. Thus, some even advise to place it e.g. on their main entrance door. 3. In my opinion, if one has the money, no problems. 4. Actually, 8 stands for weak earth under Flying Star Feng Shui. And, since this is weak earth, it is not as bad as 5 which is a strong bad earth. 5. Use it if one wants to. But, don't hope for any significant `wealth results'. Excuses, Excuses and a load of rubbish.... For those who had bought it from a practitioner: may often get the advice: 5.1 please wait (but wait how long) or 5.2 perhaps the blame is that the wind chime one is using is `too small'. or 5.3 It is unfortunate that it should be placed at the external door. But, this may not be appropriate since, it may get stolen. 5.4 One must becareful of too many practitioners who are too engrossed in `Man' (human luck) i.e. making some of us feel good after having purchased questionable items. 6. There are nowadays, lots (lots) of people who use the name of Feng Shui to sell commercial products. We should take the cue from World Wild Life conservation: "If the buying stops, the killing (endangered animals) can!" Warmest Regards, Cecil