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Dear Kochakorn,
1. Frankly, as you have mentioned, it is all a matter of our individual taste.
2. Most of the time, plates of china are often not too dark (perhaps this is my personal preference).
But there is generally no issue with regards to Feng Shui.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/29/2003 2:10:15 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello!
I'm getting aQuotenew apartment and I was
wondering what is the best
color/shape for dinnerware
(plates, bowls)? I like black
but maybe it's too harsh for
dinner. I don't like white
either because it seems like
everyone has white dinnerware.
I also like square plates
too, but do they contain too
much yang? Thank you.
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Dear Guest,
1. The rationale why, the "numbers game" is not used in Feng Shui is; as you had correctly pointed out: it is subject to so many different interpretations!
2. For some race (and dialect) groups, it could be based on phoentic sounds.
3. Since, numbers are to be interpretted so widely or diversly, it would seem furtile to argue which numbers are better.
4. Even in numerology, there are just too many schools. And where do we begin?
5. More importantly, if it is from a Feng Shui angle, often, it is not the number of the unit but rather: the external environment, the site, the building that plays an important part.
5.1 For example, we often find homes with `nice' numbers but these homes could be at a disadvantages location e.g. at a `T' junction or cul de sac location.
5.2 Especially for a home at a `T' junction, it does not really matter if the house number is lovely, since it is considered at the mercy of external sha (bad) qi.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/27/2003 7:52:05 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I am moving to an acreage and
I can choose an even numbered
address any
number between 55200 and
55298. What would be the best
number? I have had
conflicting information
regarding the number 5. Some
say it does not mean
anything, where some say it
negates positive numbers that
follow it.
Example: I would think that
55298 would mean something
like either "Nothing
nothing easy enough
prosperous" or "No no easy
enough prosperous". Not sure
whether 2 nos make a yes.:))
Someone also suggested 55
means "Sky"
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank You.
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Dear Anon,
1.It is always best to understand each concept or theory in order to have a good grasp or proper foundation to help us achieve success.
2. The first thing that comes to my mind when you mentioned Gua or Kua is:
2.1 What is it based on?
When we first try to apply this we need to provide an input. For Gua or kua numbers : we merely need our year of birth.
However, contrast this carefully with the inputs needed for ba zi analysis. For ba zi (Pillars of destiny) we not only need to have the Year of birth, but also at least the Month, Day of birth. And if we can, try to also use our hour of birth.
2.2 So what is so different with these two concepts?
We can tell at a glance that Gua or Kua is not as detailed, since it is based merely on our Year of birth, only.
Anyone who can come up with a colour scheme or favourable or unfavourable colours based on Gua or Kua can be said to be too simplistic, at best.
2.3 Contrast this to the ba zi or Pillars of destiny. Where we really need to determine our element and strength. For example: if a person is considered as a weak water person, then, we can say that one's favourable colours for such a person is: metal (white or gold) and water (blue, black or gray). The unfavourable colours for such a person would be wood (green or brown) ....
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/25/2003 12:36:18 AM, Anonymous wrote:
i am kua 3. what are my lucky
colors to wear?
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Dear Anon,
1. Drawing a parallel, nowadays, also, this type of Feng Shui is too general to be effective. It is like the notion of North = career sector; SW = romance sector.
2. Although: West is associated with metal; East with wood; there is not much this can tell us.
3. A more accurate interpretation is to apply Flying Star Feng Shui. This is because each sector has three variables: the mountain star; the water star and the base star.
4. For example, the Flying Star analysis is based on the birth chart of each home. Here, one needs to know the year the house was born or had a major renovation. The direction of the house.
4.1 Senario 1:
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If this (west) sector has a
5 2
2
A fire place at this sector may be considered unfavourable since #5 = bad earth or misfortune/sickness and #2 is sickness star.
Given this senario, a fire place with real fire represents: fire element.
Under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept:
Fire helps or fuel earth.
Given this understanding, if this sector is not controlled or neutralised, then this is very unfavourable. Given such a situation, one should introduce metal to this sector.
4.2 Senario 2:
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If the Flying Star charts are:
3 4
7
Since #3 is bad wood and #4 also bad wood, a fire place (fire is beneifical) here.
This is because, under the productive sequence of the Five elements concept:
Fire is used to `burn' off or neutralise bad wood elements.
We can look at it from a different angle. What say if we want to place a water feature at such a location? 3 7 4?
Again, under the productive sequence of Five elements concept: Water aids or fuels wood. We should therefore, given this understanding, avoid using water element i.e be it a real fountain/ fish tank or even painting the walls blue here.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/27/2003 7:25:12 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
I have a fireplace (a red
brick one) situated in the
west direction of my house.
Because it is metal in the
west, I wonder if the west is
a bad direction for this
fireplace. What should I do
to neutralize the conflict?
Please advise.
Regards,
Anon
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Dear Anon,
1. Often, this has more to do with psychology (or beliefs) then Feng Shui.
2. For example, many of us, cannot stand the sight of blood or `cruelty'. In nature, fishes, often caught live fishes and eat them.
3. Other than the above, or for the person who feeds the fish, if one is conscious of such activity, then, one may feel unease.
4. This category of activity should be classified more of a `Ren cai'(human / man luck activity).
5. Often we have `dealings' and communication with our loved ones, friends and at work.
5. We can draw a parallel to what you had mentioned to (extreme cases). Often, we hear that a criminal e.g. one that had taken someone else life. Sometimes, we hear that this person, had taken to the `cloth' or came closer to god e.g. became a christian.
6. Similarly, someone who had fed live fishes this way may one day, decide, that since visibly, he / she sees insects or smaller fishes eaten alive, could perhaps cannot stomach this any more. While others, do not even give a second thought about feeding their fish this way.
7. Hmmm... good or bad, therefore depends how each of us see it under our own light.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/27/2003 7:13:34 PM, Anonymous wrote:
they say the arowana fish
should not be fed with live
bait. what then should be fed
with it?
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Dear Utpal,
1. Although, red can be associated with the `fire' element, this is only one perspective or point of view.
2. Far from this single view or vocab that red = fire; red alternatively also represents auspiciousness for the Chinese.
3. Understanding the Five Elements Concept:-
3.1 Besides what I mentioned under Para 2, everything that is tied in red, therefore is symbolic of `auspiciousness'.
3.2 The Six coins cure and the red string or ribbon:
For the six coins cure: Six represents `big metal'. The square hole at the centre of this six coins represents `earth' element. Earth element helps to strengthen metal element.
Since the arrangement of six coins represent `big metal'; in order to control `big metal', red string (fire controls metal) is used here.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/24/2003 4:17:31 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Mr. Lee,
May I ask you one very
commonly discussed question ?
Many of the Feng Shui items
are tied with red ribbons,
e.g. bamboo flutes, i-ching
coins etc. Can these ribbons
also become emblem of fire and
placing at wrong direction
cause any hazard.
Thanking you.
Utpal Sikdar
India
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Dear Carlos,
1. In my opinion, this may not be the correct way to solve your problems.
2. A Ba Gua mirror is often used to either:
2.1 Ward of evil and/or
2.2 Neutralise Sha Qi (poison arrows). (For example, a house located at a `T' junction.
3. Often, it is placed outside the main entrance door or above the window of a house.
4. Otherwise, it is best to check out what is wrong i.e. are there any leaks externally or internally in the home.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/24/2003 3:22:50 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I recently purchased a Bagua
Mirror and i need help as to
where I should put it. I life
has not been going the way I
want. I have been plagued
with addictions and I will do
anything to rid this disease
that will not let go.
Please help
Hopefully,
Carlos De Brito
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QuoteOn 4/21/2003 11:43:19 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Niap,
Yes, often, it is said that we are unable to change our life destiny.
However, what Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi) or Eight Characters (or proper use of it is) to try to relate our birth chart to the Lowest Common Denominator (L.C.M.) of the Five Elements Concept.
Compass School: Flying Star Feng Shui also uses this L.C.M. i.e. the Five Elements concept.
Given this base-line, we can try to harmonise our `birth-chart' to our earth dwelling (home or work location).
It is this proper harmonising by using the Five Elements concept - to try to do this.
In addition, even things like `space clearing' can help. Here, simple things like air-circulation inside a home can help to promote good qi. Another key ingredient for good Feng Shui.
Besides this; human luck such as a happy contented family is good.
It is the three `holy' trinity: Heaven Luck (Ba zi); Earth Luck (Feng Shui) and Human Luck (family, friends and relationships) that can help to boost all our luck.
Unfortunately, the greatest ill, today is the over exploitation of Human Luck: not in the form of relationships but (very highly) commercialised products. These products are unfortunately highly questionable. Eventually, all these end up collecting dust. Unlike, human feelings and relationships, which can instead be memorable.
Imagine our childhood. Many of us, have very lovely childhood and we also try to impart, same quality to our children etc.....
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteDear Master Cecil,
Since FS is based on earth
luck,so can our life destiny
be changed eg when we activate
our wealth sector.Sometime
when we hear that people say
life destiny cannot be changed
but then nowadays many people
are going into FS hoping to
change their life destiny.What
are your thoughts on this
subject?Thank you in advance
for your valuable time.
Warmest Regards,
anvf
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Dear Anon,
One possibility is to see you can find a house with a main door that can be tilted towards NE, NW, SE or SW.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/20/2003 8:29:59 PM, Anonymous wrote:
My boyfriend and I are
planning on buying a house. My
gua number is 8 and he is a 5.
Majority of the homes built in
our city are homes that face,
N, S, W or E. It is very hard
to find a home that faces NE,
NW, SE or SW. Please advise.
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Dear Peck Wun,
In my opinion, if it is a small hole; and unintentional, usually there is no issue, here.
However, on the safe side, (touch wood) - [This is not Feng Shui - but common beliefs) if you incur any problems, and if you have an altar at home, simply light up three jost sticks and pray towards the grand duke direction asking for forgiveness.
After this, buy some flowers and lime (cut the lime) and place them into a basin; bathe and after bathing, pour the water onto your head down to the back.
For more information, do a search in this website for " lime " or "rose ". [ Have mentioned, in detail what to do with it. ]
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/21/2003 7:55:24 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Thanks for your prompt reply
dated 21st April 2003,
regarding filling up some hole
with white cement near the
duke area. I measured using
the compass and realised that
my main door is actually
situated at around 205-215
degree.
Question:
1)
Is my main door considered
southwest direction.
2)
It look like I have done some
small renovation (patching of
a shallow hole 30 x 30cm as
mentioned in my previous
email) at the duke area. Is It
going to affect me greatly?
What should I do?
Thanks.
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Dear Anon,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/22/2003 8:16:28 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
Thanks for your prompt reply.
The utility post looks like
slicing into the main entrance
of my house. The utility post
is thin, which is 6 inches by
6 inches; however, it is not
very high -- less than 3 feet.
I cannot move the utility post
because there are wires and
cables inside. What should I
do? Can I grow climbing vine
around it? Or should I plant
a couple of shrubs to cover it
up from the view?
A couple of shrubs would be the best choice. A vine (should be used as a last resort).
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Niap Vun,
Yes, you should be using Period 7 instead.
Please e-mail Robert Lee at : support@geomancy.net privately, to give you additional (free paid credits) to regenerate the Period 7 analysis - and use this instead of Period 5.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/21/2003 8:58:58 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Need your view on this
subject.I had move in to my
in-law hse about 10 yrs
ago.Currently,i am the
breadwinner of this hse.I am a
bit confused in determine this
hse period.This hse was built
in 1958(period 5).So,in the yr
of 1995,we had renovation on
the hse front footage,change
the floor tile,repaint the
whole hse including
ceiling,re-do kitchen
area.So,based flying star
based report,do i still
consider this hse based on the
period 5.Pls enlighten me on
this subject as when i used
your paid report i had wrongly
stated the hse to be period
6.In this case,do i have re-do
my hse flying star
report?Thank you in advance
for your reply.
Best Regards,
anvf
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Dear Peck Wun,
In particular, often a wall piece mirror is placed as a decorative item especially next to the dining table (a common practise amongst the Cantonese dialect group).
In such a situation, since this area is fully visible, it would not be good to place a two piece mirror here.
It would therefore preferable in the above case to avoid a twin split mirror.
For a wardrope cabinet, it is due to practical reasons i.e. a wardrope must have reasonable sized doors. Given this situation, I personally feel that it is still ok here.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/20/2003 8:25:20 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Understand that is no good to
have 2 pieces of mirror put
together on the wall.
Does this apply to furniture
as well?
I have 2 pieces of single
wardrobe put together to form
a 2 door wardrobe is this no
good? Is this an issue, need
your advise.
Thanks.
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Dear Peck Wun,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/20/2003 8:19:17 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Need your urgent advice on the
following:
1. My resale flat built in
1972, HDB did some
upgrading,adding a exact room
after the kitchen area,
between 2001-2002. I did some
renovation when I move in in
2002. Which period should my
house be in now.
In matter what, your home is still a Period 7 apartment. Period 7 spans between 1984 to 2003.
Therefore, even if there are several renovations or major renovations done e.g. in 2001, 2002 or even this year; your apartment will still be a Period 7 apartment/house.Quote2. Understand it is no good to
do any renovation at the
southwest for this year so as
not to anger the Duke.
a) My main door facing the
southwest, I noticed some
hole, 30cm by 30cm, on the
floor toward the right. I used
some white cerment to cover
it, is it going to bring me
bad luck? I am worried.
Where possible try not to do any work at South South-Weat or 210 degrees. If this is at true compass direction South-West, then it is still ok.
If you have a compass, try to locate the centerpoint of your home. Stand there and confirm that the location is not South South-West 210 degrees.Quoteb) My air-con happen to be
situated on the oppose of the
Duke position. If I ask the
aircon man to clean and
service the aircon, mean drain
the dirty water and so on.
Would it bring bad luck to me.
No, this is minor and no issue. Unless, you need to remove the aircon unit mounted on the wall, drill new holes say to mount a new air-con.
Otherwise, often, this is no issue.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Vun Fook,
1. Usually, the placement of a water feature (in side the home) can be based on either:
1.1 Shapes and Forms and/or
1.2 Flying Star Feng Shui
2. For a typical Shapes and Forms practitioner, they will often ask one to place it just after the main entrance door (wall) or in the living room.
3. These practitioners often, advise that the water position can be placed at the `water' position or water refers to clear space much like the space in the living room or balcony area of a home.
4. For a Flying Star practitioner, often, they will try to place it (with some consideration based on the Shapes and Forms) plus, see if a water position can be placed especially at locations with #7 or #6 or even locations.
5. But the caution is that it would not be favourable to place a water feature at locations where there are several #3 or #4 (bad wood) elements. Since water can help fuel further wood.
6. In seveal of my past forum messages, I mentioned that it would be more beneifical to have water outside of the home (espeically) for a landed property:
6.1 Water at the frontage would mean that nothing else can be built above it - to block the view or allow for clear space.
6.2 A good water feature should be vibrant - have a vibrant water flow where water frictions with the air.
7. In a home, especially if there is already high humidity especially in countries close to the equator; if one goes to work and leave the water fountain on, the house may end up with a higher humidity. This may not be favourable with the aged (family member) and the young or children.
8. To activate a mountain, we do not necessarily need a crystal. Crystal glass was only invented recently. In the past, even in the early 1900's no one has heard of such crystal glass. Again, all these are commercial products. That make us depart our hard earned money.. making others richer.
9. Mountain stars can be activated only e.g. at the back of the house or if mountain stars are found and these mountain stars are not at the front of the house. We do not want a mountain to block our frontage.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/10/2003 8:23:41 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Noted that i have read an
articles explaining on how to
energize the water and
mountain star by knowing the
house main door direction. I
am quite curious about the
effectiveness by displaying
water feature(water star) and
natural quartz
crystal(mountain star In
fact,the articles also provide
the data eg if the main door
face WEST 262.5-277.5....THE
WATER is located in NORTHWEST
SECTOR.Well, i am interested
to know about this subject and
what is your view on this
subject.Thank you in advance
for your precious
time on your reply.
Warmest Regards,
alvin niap.
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Dear Dragana,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/20/2003 7:52:46 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I am reading all over the
internet about symolisam in
feng shui. How much the
symbolisam is important
indeed? Mandarin duck for
example - true, long-lasting
love... For me, it is very
foolish and have comercial
role.
Yes, I do agree with you. Many of these products are highly commercialised.
For example, a three-legged toad can be manufactured as little as US$30/- or less with cheap labour in China. And, it can sell for as much as US$150 to US$300 or more. Imagine, the high mark up!
Given this senario, often, when one visits a so called Feng Shui website, they always sell such (commercial) things.
The only difference I find between the Mandarin ducks vs the three legged toad is that: perhaps, the pair of mandarin ducks appeal more to westerners. While many Chinese: in Singapore, many of the lower (middle) income Chinese e.g. living in three or four room flats have such a three legged toad.
All these are fool hardy, given that the money goes into the pocket of the seller.QuoteWhat about pictures on
the wall? For example,
pictures of autumn in the west
corner?
Frankly, should treat all these as decoration. If one likes say a painting, it can be pleasing to one's eyes.
In fact, most of the material goods, objects of art etc... should be treated more or related to Human luck (man) luck.
Sometimes, we all want to feel "comfortable". Many of us, want to know where is our wealth corner. If told there is `none' many may be taken aback. All these are psychological.
For many of us, we purchase because we were "told" that these objects are beneficial to us. But, there are many Human Luck, elements that are free! For example, instead of purchasing a three-legged toad; why not hug one's love one more or even go out e.g. for lunch, dinner say on our day's off?
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
In Feng Shui, if one literally lifts off the roof; this is symbolic of a `major' renovation and qualifies for a change of period.
Symbollically, it implies that if one repaints the entire ceiling of the house at one go, this should change to period 8.
In my opinion, rebuilding your kitchen especially removing the stove and refitting the kitchen can qualify for a change to period 8. But often, the influence would come not immediately but say, 8 or 9 months after the renovation.
For renovating your kitchen:
1. Please be careful NOT to renovate at compass direction 210 degrees this year. - South South-West (Location of Grand Duke of Jupiter). Else this brings several years of bad luck.
Alternatively, it is not ideal to renovate directly opposite this location i.e say at 30 degrees North.
2. It is best to choose an auspicious date to start renovations i.e. in particular the removal of the stove. And also best to find a suitable date to place it back. (It is good to do so i.e. better safe then sorry).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/18/2003 8:59:17 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil:
In a recent article in a
magazine, I read that it would
be good for period 7 houses
whose front doors were located
in the north-east sector to
change to period 8, because
the good chi of the 7 period
house would be soon getting
exhausted as we enter period
8.It said that it meant some
changes in roof and flooring.
My question is how big must
this change be.I read in an
article of yours that it has
to be a 30% percent of the
total area.I'm planning to
enlarge my house by building a
new kitchen ( about 7sqmetres
approx.)and the present
dimension is 52 sq meters.
Would that be enough?
thanks a lot for your help
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Dear Anon,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 4/15/2003 8:59:11 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
I have a landed property.
There is no tree or street
lamp post in my view at the
front of the house.
However, there is a mailbox
post and a utility post at far
edge of my front yard.
1. The mailbox post is at the
side of the street. The size
of the post is 3 inches by 3.5
inches and less than 4 feet
high.
Since, if this is at the side of the street, and at the far edge of your front yard and (I believe) does not slice into your home e.g. like a tall thin `knife', this is ok.Quote2. The utility post (where
electricity wires and
telephone cables are) is again
at the edge of the property
line. The size of the post is
6 inches by 6 inches and less
than 3 feet high.
If it does not slice thru your main door, this is not a threat.
You must be standing at your main door looking out. And if it is tall and thin; even a mail box stick may pose a threat.
For the mail box stand, I believe, this can easily be relocated (if necesssary).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteAre these post considered to
be a threat? Please advise.
Thank you very much.
Regards,
Anon
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Dear Alvin,
In my opinion, Tai Sui or Grand Duke location is at South South West or 210 degrees this year. (And not exactly at true West i.e. 270 degress.)
If you have a compass, do check whether the direction is 210? If not, then no issue.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/15/2003 8:59:40 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I wish to seek your advice as
my house main door is facing
WEST and there will be
contractor digging the road in
front of my house to lay the
pipe.As i had read an article
mentioned we must not disturb
or dig the ground on the WEST
to activate the negative
energy.Any cure?Plus i am a
weak wood person and i need
water element ...any
suggestion on the cure or
enhances.Thank you in advance
for your valuable reply.
Warmest Regards,
alvin niap
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Dear Anon,
1. Further to what I had mentioned, what was mentioned below, is considered a modern invention. And have very low success rate.
2. Drawing a parallel, locally in my country, a typical low success rate has the following characteristics:-
2.1 The breadwinner has been staying in the same house for more than 3 or more years.
2.2 This typical house often: has a figurine of a laughing buddha and or a three-legged toad.
2.3 The owner is often a Chinese educated person. (Often stay in a 3 or 4 room government housing board flat).
2.4 Often, believes wholeheartedly of a wealth corner. And, if need be, would often place a ba gua mirror at the main door.
Often, many of such objects placed in their homes does not guarantee success or progress - if any.
Unfortunately, majority of these people, practise such `wrong type' of Ren Cai or Human luck. Their human luck is based on objects, figurines etc... My advise for them is, not to waste their money on such objects. But instead: when was the last time they spent more time with their family. Or instead of spending so much money on such items, should instead, used it that can help improve their own and family lives. Objects like e.g. three-legged toad often becomes dusty, and not long after, chucked aside...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/9/2003 3:38:31 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I have seen several points of
view regarding mirrors in the
fame area. I have followed one
teaching that recommends
strong square shaped mirrors
in the fame area & I have also
outlined them in red. I
recently saw another reference
that states Mirrors in the
Fame Area is a "no" & must be
quickly removed since mirrors
relate to water. Any accurate
thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks
Patti
San Diego
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Dear Wasis,
1. The case of wet soil is akin to the article on underground water:-
http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm
2. It is also similar to the situation faced by family members or the young of new owners of the Rivervale cresent condominium in Singapore. (A Search of Rivervale should be able to direct one to this article).
3. As for the hulu, often it is not in the form of a charm but rather the actual hulu or bottle gourd. (A Search for `bottle gourd' should also bring one to the article on hulu found on this website. This is where, like the 1970's show "Genie in the bottle" or I love Genie. it is like the hulu could `suck' in something e.g. sickness.)
In traditional Feng Shui, this is documented - for use. And not a modern invention. No harm (can try) perhaps with the hulu charm. But, do check how much you are suppose to be charged for it i.e. how comfortable are you paying for it. If it costs a bomb! than try to see if you can get physical hulu's or dried out hulu and hang it e.g. on the bed leg etc...
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/8/2003 7:47:34 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
A local practitioner says that
the soil in my house is too
wet. This leeds
to feel dizzy, pain around the
waist, easily got flu and
maids cannot work
longer. We think his comment
is true considering what have
happened to us.
Then, he suggests to hang some
"Hu" (charms). If we agree, he
will make some
for us.
Do you think his remedy is
acceptable? Do you have any
idea about other
remedy?
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Wasis
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Dear Anon,
1. If one hires a Feng Shui practitioner who practises (Ren Cai) or Human/Man luck Feng Shui, more often, a fountain is placed close to the main entrance door area.
2. But, honestly, the placement of a fountain comes under the following considerations:-
2.1 It is not advisable to have a fountain - especially if the breadwinner is a weak fire or strong water person. As a water position can overwhelm the weak fire or extinguish his weak fire. If one is a strong water person, too much water can also overwhelm him/her.
2.2 What is the actual purpose of a fountain?
2.2.1 If one is living on a landed property, a water position especially at the frontage does help. This is because, if there is a fountain or water position, it implies that there can never a built-up area above this area. Thus -- clear space or like a bird flying freely at the frontage of this area.
2.2.2 Image a large waterfall, or a large fountain.
2.2.3 The key success of such a vibrant flow is that the water droplets `friction' against the air. This friction is often said to create `cluster ions' that can help bond bad ions or fuse them. Thus neutralising or cleasing the air/ or surrounding.
2.2.3 Now imagine what a small tiny fountain does?
In countries like Singapore, where we are at the equator, there is already lots of humidity in the air. Imagine, placing a fountain inside the house. This may become unhealthy to family members especially the young. Since, the water in the fountain often evaporates. And worse, if we close the windows.
2.2.3 Please do a search for " Rivervale " and if you have the time, try to read the article on Rvervale cresent condominium in Singapore. And learn why the water position in this condo is considered as a `stagnant' water.
3. Under Flying Star Feng Shui, and based on the productive sequence of the Five elements concept: metal helps water. Thus, if we really want to find out our so call wealth element based on Flying Star Feng Shui, than often, the water feature is placed at locations such as #7 (weak metal) and #6 (strong metal) positions.
4. For example, under the current period 7, some homes have what we call double #7's at the main entrance (for the 20 year Flying Star). Under such a situation, and since this is the frontage area; the double #7 metal can take advantage of water.
This is then truly called finding proper location(s) to activate water position. Not the whims and fancies of some FS practitioner's interpretation.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/9/2003 3:39:41 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Mr Cecil Lee,
Having
financial difficulties. I was
told by my chinese friends
that placing a fountain will
bring some luck.
AppreciateQuoteif you could advice me,
where/which direction should I
place my fountain. My main
door is facing 252SW.
withQuoteregards.
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Dear Anon,
Unfortunately, this type of " Feng Shui " is not practised here. Perhaps, this question was wrongly posted into the wrong website.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/9/2003 3:38:31 AM, Anonymous wrote:
I have seen several points of
view regarding mirrors in the
fame area. I have followed one
teaching that recommends
strong square shaped mirrors
in the fame area & I have also
outlined them in red. I
recently saw another reference
that states Mirrors in the
Fame Area is a "no" & must be
quickly removed since mirrors
relate to water. Any accurate
thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks
Patti
San Diego
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Dear Anon,
1. For a threat towards the interior of the home:
If one looks out of the window, one should not see a lone tree slicing thru the window. If so, a simple day curtain to screen or a blind would be useful.
2. Yin and Yang concept:
Often, a large tree is not advisable especially if it has lots of branches and leaves. The rationale here is that, because of the tree, what is underneath the tree becomes `dark' i.e. no sunlight penetrate thru. And it is because of this; that we consider the location or area `yin'.
Too yin, or darked area, is not really too good.
3. Often, it is said that spirits (or for those who believe in spirits); a spirit may harbour or hide inside the tree trunk. Not too ideal also.
4. At your end, as mentioned under Para 1, so long as the trunk of the tree does not slice into your house, this is acceptable. Often, we do not have control of our neighbour's action or property. But if the tree i.e. it's branches or leaves encroch into our property, we can, as a last resort take legal action.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 4/9/2003 3:38:04 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
Are trees in the back of the
house detrimental to the Feng
Shui of the property even the
trees look like slicing into
back windows?
In addition, I am told that
one single stand alone post in
the back is inauspicious.
There is no post around my
property. However, there is
one single stand alone "very
high" tree in the back of my
house. This tree is in my
back neighbor's property and
is only about a foot from the
property line. Nonetheless,
there is also a fence, which
is about four feet high,
separates our properties. Is
this tree a threat? Please
advise.
Regards,
Anon
MOLE ON PERSON FACE VS FS
in General Help
Posted
Dear Vun Fook,
1. He association of a mole on one's face goes along way - in Chinese culture.
2. The `sad' thing about it is - sometimes, it is better not to be aware of it.
3. Given that you had read, the article on mole and had found it "inauspicious", hmm... to me, if it can be removed is fine. If not, try not to think about it. In my opinion, I feel that once one `knows' of it, we may sometimes ponder over it.
4. More often, I do see a situation where, it does not matter whether a mole has been interpreted to be (especially) inauspicious.
It is more true, if each of us have an`excellent' outlook in life: i.e. do not worry too much, communicate more with family members and lead a happy life.
5. Considering the above, yes, good Feng Shui does help. For example, if we are constantly in debt, or fall sick often, it does affect our mental, and physical body.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil