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Further to what I had mentioned earlier:
1. In fact, you have brought up another good example of spotting the " fake " Feng Shui.
2. Calling it " fake " is extreme. However, the more accurate word is: TOO GENERAL to be of use to most of us.
3. In many of the old forum messages: I have given examples of why Eight Aspirations or Life Aspirations or Life Association concepts are TOO GENERAL to be of use to anyone.
4. For example, the most common words are: South-West is my romance sector. North is my career sector.
5. Do search for these terms and read thru some of the messages on these concepts.
6. What is more important to each of us is to try and use concepts that can work for MOST PEOPLE, MOST of the TIME. This is the key success factor in applying Feng Shui.
7. SPECIFIC LOCATION For example:
Under Flying Star Feng Shui, because a sector has #5 or mulitples of it with #2 or #3 and #4; then it is crucial to try to use a cure at that sector to NEUTRALISE it.
It is because that specific sector has an imbalance (and not any other sectors) is there a need under FS to use such a cure.
8. In a case of placing 3-coins in eg the account book or in our purse - this simply TOO GENERAL. Does it mean that 100,000 people got hold of this idea and after placing it in their purse = they get a wind fall?
9. It is like the Eight Aspirations where: SW=romance. Mr A places 99 roses at SW of his table or Mr Y who instead placed 999 roses on their table. It does not mean that one of them may eventually woo a girl to marriage.
10. The only thing that PERHAPS may work or let us feel good is to boost our MAN (HUMAN LUCK). And take note that Human Luck is not purely Feng Shui. Most of the time, given few success, many would have forgotten about it after a short while.
11. We must all come to our senses:
"Do not waste time on things that do not work MOST Of the TIME. But rather, look at things that can work for most of us. Although this is still not 100 percent. But at least, we have tried out best to fix-the-leak. "
"Do not depart our money foolishly on commercial stuffs that often prey on our impluse."
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,QuoteOn 2/12/2003 5:13:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Thanks for your reply to my qt
on buying new house. I will
look up the sites you have
mentioned.
I had asked you a qt. about a
broken chime which I did not
want to hang up. (It is a 6
metal rod chime, with wooden
roof and wooden clanger, but
going by some local advice, I
had turned it into a 5 rod
chime and hung it up in the E.
When I consulted you later,
you had advised that this was
to be avoided as it worsens a
negative situation ? and there
has been sickness ;it had also
broken - so I was wary of
putting it up again)
If one is using Flying Star Feng Shui, Yes, it is best to avoid changing it to a 5 rod wind chime. Since, as you had mentioned: using it has been sickness.
It is more fruitful therefore to re-string it to a 6 rod wind chime.
Usually, if your house is a period 7 house; and since this is just after the new Lunar year, the year in question especially East no longer has #5 while South no longer has #2 (although there may be other numbers).
Given this, some homes (depending on the flying star at the specific sector) may no longer has two #5's in some homes. (Although some homes may still have two #5's or #5 misfortune/sickness with #2 sickness).
For those homes that does not have two #5's (or #5 with #2) then, the influence at this sector will get better during this year (unless #5 or #2 flies in to that specific month / day.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Hoa Luong,
3 represents wood element.
Under the destructive cycle of the five elements concept:
Metal destroys wood to create wealth.
IF the windchime is made of metal, then the meaning is that "metal destroys wood" to "create wealth".
IF this is Feng Shui, then it is not a proper way of using this concept.
Under the Flying Star Feng Shui: the proper wind chime cure is the use of 6 coins (big metal) to constantly chime or make metallic sound.
What you mentioned are gimmicks: Out to draw or seduce us to buy material things.
For example, try placing 3 coins into one's purse; see if one gets luck or not. Usually, by the "end of the day" many would have just chuck this three coins aside from their wallet.
In the earlier example: because of the bad #5 or even mulitple #5 - under Flying Star, a wind chime is used to NEUTRALISE it.
Going forward: this 3 rod wind chime is not used to neutralise anything.
Just because a wind chime may be used under Feng Shui, it does not give it a blanket cover to be associated with all things Feng Shui. Instead, this is one clever marketing ploy out.
For example, it is perfectly legal to give to charity. But if a con man poses as a charity collector; and trys to collect money for `charity' but ending up in their pocket; this is a con or scam.
One would perhaps, like the most recent posting of someone getting fed-up (frustrated) with buying a figurine and end up throwing it away - broken.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 2/11/2003 1:56:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi Cecil,
Is there any meaning to a
3-hollow rods windchime?
Thank you,
hoa
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Dear Jen,
There are several other ways of looking at this:
1. Wealth creation model of Five Elements
Under the destructive cycle, one will for example, notice that METAL destroys WOOD.
In order for METAL to destroy wood, metal has to be strong.
For example, a scupture has a piece of wood. He makes much effort using metal implements to curve it into an art object.
The original piece of the wood costs say $5. But as an art object, it may depending on the work done fetch him much much more.
For a Strong metal person, therefore, his wealth element is Wood element.
Similarly for a Strong Water person, his wealth element is Fire element.
2. However, if a person is considered a Weak Metal person, although Wood element is still his wealth, he cannot take advantage of it unless he increase his Metal element.
3. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, much of the dreaded numbers e.g. #5 (misfortune and sickness) and #2 (sickness) are both strong earth elements.
Under such a situation, it would be beneficial to have Strong metal to neutralise it.
4. However, it does not necessarily mean that weak elements are bad. Since everything has Yang (strong) and Yin (weak) to balance out.
5. More importantly, if one is weak or a location has such weak elements, the addition of another element can help it further.
This is why, under period 7, if a house has double 7's (7 is a weak metal); to activate wealth, water (literally water at landed property or virtual water for apartments) are advantages, here.
If we look deeper, every element strong or weak is very useful.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 2/9/2003 12:39:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
Why does "strong"; for
example, strong water and
strong earth, always seem to
be disastrous. In contrast,
weak water and weak earth do
not seem to have much effect
on anything?
Regards,
Jen
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QuoteOn 2/9/2003 11:35:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
# My sister and I plan to buy
a new house. I have looked up
articles on the site but I
have only ended up more
confused as to what should be
the main points to look at.
eg. you have detailed the
dangers of underground water,
pipes, other buildings nearby,
etc. but in present housing
complexes there is no way to
avoid these because of compact
space. If we can't buy a
rowhouse of our own, we will
have to settle for a flat. We
would be looking at rowhouses
with garden space or flats
overlooking a garden as we
both love green spaces. I
would be grateful if you could
give some of your excellent,
practical advice on what
should be the main necessary
points to keep in mind in such
cases?
Landed property:
If the house is a second-hand home, try to do a `Feng Shui walk around' of the entire estate.
Stand just outside the home and even 10 metres away (facing the home). Look to see if the house is sloping?
Next, w=Walk past the house next to the house you are considering. Look in to see the overall state of condition.
For second-hand homes, always try to see if you can find out more of the house's history? Why did the current owner / previous owner want to sell it?
For apartments or flat:
There are also many rule-sets. If you have the time do visit the forum resources e.g. Singapore Property and also Photo Tours of Interest (with pictures).
There are many examples of apartments that enjoy " quantum leap " or some of these resources has some information.
We all are aware that finding a good house is one of the most expensive investments in our lives. And this is indeed a `tedious' process.Quote# In terms of main door
direction, our present house
main door is NE - which is my
sister's excellent direction.
And overall, it seems to have
worked for her. As I am a SE
house person, I have had mixed
fortunes. As my sister is main
breadwinner, can we keep NE
main door for the new house,
or look at a direction which
will benefit both of us?
Since your sister is the breadwinner, and NE is her excellent direction, this is indeed a plus point.
If the house does not fit the breadwinner, often, this is already ONE handicap. It is like having a fractured limp. Anymore incidents and it can affect even more.
Usually, if a house does not `fit' the owner, often, after 2 to 3 years; and if one's ba zi, and also if there are more leaks, then this is a recipie for things ... not so smooth.
In your case, try to find a bedroom in the new house that is not your death/disaster sector.Quote# I had a chime up in the E
direction but it broke and now
I don't feel like putting a
chime up anywhere. If one does
not want to use the chime
again, can one just keep it
away in its box or does one
have to cleanse it or dispose
it of??
A chime is unlike a Ba Gua mirror. For a broken ba gua mirror; it is often best to wrap it up first e.g. in a `clean' newspaper - tied with a string; and after this; thrown away.
For a chime if it is broken, simply take it down and throw it away.
As to whether you would not like to or would like to replace it; would often depend on two situations:
1. Is this location a bedroom?
If it is a bedroom than, take extra care especially if your house birth chart (built or major renovations) done between 1984 to 2003. Since, MANY East sector, under Flying Star Feng Shui MAY have #5 (misfortune /sickness) x2 or combined with #3 or #4 (bad wood disputes /relationships).
2. Is this room in beige / cream or is there lots of earth elements e.g. porcelain / yellow. In addition is there additional colours like red, pink or purple?
If so, and if under Para 1, there are bad stars than, think twice before not using the chime.
Fortunately, for this year, the yearly star at East is no longer the dreaded #5 - one less explosive problem. But, if that sector has still either #5 or x2 or combined with #2 and #3 and #4 than do becareful.
Maybe, the second alternative is to place 6 coins instead of a wind chime. Not as good, but at least, a consideration.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anon,
The best bet is always to (first) try and find a house that has relatively good external and internal shapes and forms.
After this, try to see if the house can fit the breadwinner.
Frankly, how I wish I can give you a one line reply but (unfortunately) this is impossible.
More importantly try to realislistically understand and take notes on these following schools:
1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui; (VERY IMPT)
2. Ba Zi (Pillars)
3. Compass Schools:
3.1 Eight House (VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND APPLY)
3.2 Flying Star (NICE TO KNOW)
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 2/9/2003 1:33:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
We are planning on buying a
new house. I would like to
know how I can find a house
that is suitable for us.
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Dear Wasis,
Tibetan Tantric Buddhist FS nowadays is associated with the Black Hat Tantric Feng Shui or Black Hat sect.
In general, you can call it: Black Hat Sect or BTB (FS).
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 2/9/2003 8:10:45 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Could you please explain to me
the following terms:
1. Tibetan Tantric Buddhist
Feng Shui
2. Ming Gua
3. Water Dragon Methods
Thank you.
Regards,
Wasis
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Enclosed please find pictures of:
1. Buddha's hand fruit
2. The `longevity bread' or apricot bread. If one looks carefully at the deity Shou, he carries the logevity bread in his right hand.
The diety Shou I refer to is one of the three gods: known as (combined) Fu Lu Shou.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Anola,QuoteOn 2/6/2003 5:31:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello,
A friend of mine purchased a
dragon-Headed Tortoise with
turtle on its back and sitting
on Coins,for all the wrong
reasons - and expected to win
on everything. After not
winning enough, he decided to
blame it on the tortoise and
so threw it out the back door.
I 'rescued' it, but
unfortunately the lower jaw
and coin in its mouth has been
broken off, and couldn't be
found. I have had it outside
in the moonlight, as I
understand that this helps to
cleanse an item. I think
perhaps I should throw it
away because it is broken -or
can I still place it in my
home?
Frankly, there is no issue in keeping it (since it was bought brand new) and you knew of it's history.
If it is broken, and since the missing piece cannot be found, in my opinion, it is best to discard it.QuoteAlso, my daughter brought me 6
Peacock feathers from a school
fair. I always thought
Peacock feathers were bad
luck. I haven't been able to
find any reference on Peacock
feathers. What are your
thoughts?
China and India is one of the 4 oldest civilisation.
In fact, peacock feathers are more revered in India than anywhere in the world: where Indra sits on a peacock throne and Indian god of war ride on one. Even during Deepavali, peacock `feather' designed kavada's are used. Many of the spears are poked into the human flesh.
For the Chinese; often peacock feathers are placed in a vase next to the altar.
If one looks carefully at a single peacock feather; at the centre - looks like one eye. For this reason it is considered as driving away evil.
For the Chinese, the entire peacock signfies beauty and dignity.
When China was conquered by the Mancurians (Manchus) - these rulers used the peacock feathers (wear them to denote a rank). Honestly, I would not like to have been born a peacock during this period. Otherwise, I end up being domesticated / reared and endure the pain of getting my feathers plucked all the time.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Emily,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 2/6/2003 2:50:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil
- I will be moving soon to
Paya Lebar Way and infront of
my block is a canal (Kallang
Canal). I read in your
website that its no good to
choose a house near a canal.
However
I will be staying on the 19th
Flr, does this help? Since I
am on such a high floor, my
house won't be too near to the
canal.
No two situations (locations) are alike.
Often, it is not good to have a canal especially if the canal is at the back of the house.
What you had described does not seem to be that bad.
For a re-sale home, it is often best (if you can) find out the rationale why the existing owners have sold their apartments.
Often, these are the most common reasons:-
[a] (often) for older flats, elderly may sell after their children had grown up.
[b] upgrading to new flat
[c] financial or marriage problems and related issues
(Try to find out more, if one can).Quote- My front main entrance door
going into my house, faces a
wall. Must I hang a cross on
the wall? For fengshui
purpose, my entrance should be
when I turn and walk in
towards my living room or at
the door itself which faces a
wall?
I can understand, some say that when one opens the main door, one `bangs' against the wall.
In fact, this is considered a common layout not only for housing board (HDB) and even for condominiums. Often, although this is not the best layout, nevertheless, there is no need to place a cross on this wall.
Often the wall can be left bare. Some would prefer instead to place a meaningful calligraphy on this wall or even a scroll of flowers like the fu gui hua / peony flowers etc..
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear David,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 2/5/2003 4:25:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Cecil,
Our house faces TN and I am
the main bread winner with qua
number 4 - We seldom use the
front door as we have a drive
on the East side of the
dwelling and hence have a
glass sliding door which we
use to enter and Exit the
house facing the EAST.
In this instance which door do
we consider as the main
entrance for the purpose of
Feng Shui? Big concern - right
in front of the front door
there is a large tree 4 metres
away and Council will not
allow me to remove it. Is
there a effective cure appart
from my use of a Baqua Mirror?
An alternative is to use `strong metal' to neutralise this threat.
Under the Productive Cycle of the Five Elements: Metal destroy Wood (the tree/threat).
Thus, an alternative is that you may consider a 6 hollow rod wind chime. As metal (chime) can help to `cut-down' the "tree" threat.QuoteAn open concept kitchen,
opening into the NE dining
room on the East side of the
house and the main stove face
TN. This does not feel
comfortable IS THERE CURE?
We have lived here since 1977
and I have never been
sucessful with any of my large
projects - always failed even
though progress to very close
to fuition.
Am I wrong? North where my
front door is is good for my
prosperity? Where have I gone
wrong? My DOB is 16th Oct 1951
8:45pm.
Can You Help Please.
For the stove, it would be best if there is a sketch posted to the forum.
Looks like your house has some leaks. Thus, it is best to find out what are the leaks and if possible fix them. This would be a better success factor than say any "material enhancements" e.g. buying figurines / 3-legged toads etc...
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Dear Teresa,
1. Appreciate if you can elaborate further.
2. From what I read, perhaps you are mentioning that the main door is located at your `disaster' (Eight House). And this is influenced by Flying Star #6 mountain with #7 water?
3. If this is the case, we should not mix the Eight House with Flying Star.
4. If #6 is with #7 (and without looking at the base #no; then these two are metal elements: #6 is strong metal with #7 weak metal.
5. Again, with reference to the base #no; this can be considered as a classic case of "wealth" corner in Flying Star Feng Shui.
6. Under the Flying Star Feng Shui, if there are:
6.1 If this is frontage of the house (which signifies clear space)
6.2 And that a water position is (FEASIBLE), then since there are METAL elements detected under Flying Star, a water position can be used at this sector (provided it satisfies Para 6.1).
This is because under the Five elements concept: Metal supports Water element.
Under classical Compass School (Flying Star: Xuan Kong Feng Shui) - it can then be argued that this type of combination is a better notion of `wealth corner' than simply saying that a mysterious `X' location marks the spot of the wealth corner.
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 2/5/2003 4:20:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Good day,
after reading that my house is
in disaster if the 6 star and
7 star cross path can you
explain it and can you give me
free advice it will be much
appreciated.
hoping for your reply,
teresa
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Dear Leroy,
Many of us have grown up with pets e.g. companion dogs etc... in our home. But in a school environment, we are not allowed to keep them.
Frankly, since you are young, and if you really enjoy having a small bowl of fish, usually, there is really no issue in doing so.
I believe, it can serve as a stress relief:)
Go with what your heart feels:)
Warmest Regards,
CecilQuoteOn 1/30/2003 7:56:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi. I live on School campus
and my room is really small in
a rectagle shape. This year i
want to put a fish bowl in my
room is it alrite to have a
fishbowl beside my bed? and i
was thinking of just having 2
goldfish. is that alrite?
Much Thanks
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Dear Hoa Luong,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 2/5/2003 3:34:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I've just re-ran the flying
star for my brother's house
for this year. A few areas
concerned me and I don't know
if 6 coins are needed. The
house is period 7.
The SouthWest: The base star
(4) vs. yearly star (3) and
mountain star (3) vs. water
star (8): both are
inauspicious and metal cure is
recommended. Both of the
kitchen and my brother's
bathroom are in this sector.
The kitchen is right below his
bathroom. My mom, who lives
with my brother, spends a lot
of her waking time in the
kitchen. She's old and frail.
Check to see if water colours (blue, black or grey) is present in your brother's room. In addition, are there already lots of wood in the room? e.g. furniture in wood or laminated wood?
If so, then, it is best to try and avoid especially the water elements (colours) in his room. Since, guys usually have a preference of blue.
In addition, it is good to place a 6 coins in his room. This is to help him in his work area.
For the kitchen, other than the real water positions e.g. wash basins, is the kitchen cabinets/walls in blue, black or grey (other than the flooring.
If your mum cooks often, it is acceptable. Since `fire' (in cooking) helps to neutralise bad wood #3 x2 and and #4.QuoteShould we hang 6 coins in the
kitchen?
No need unless, the above is not taken care off.QuoteThe East Sector: Base star (5)
vs. yearly star (4) and
mountain star (2) vs. water
star (7): both are
inauspicious. My mom's bedroom
and the second floor's common
bathroom are in this sector,
with my mom's bedroom right
below the bathroom. Do we
need to hang 6 coins in her
bedroom?
Yes, it is prefered to hang 6 coins since there is a #5 and #2. Plus the yearly star is #4.QuoteThe South: Base star (2) vs.
yearly star (1) and mountain
star (5) vs. water star (1):
both are inauspicious. Both
the front door and my nephew's
bathroom are in this sector,
with the front door below the
bathroom. However, the toilet
bowl is not right above the
front door (thank god!).
Still they are in this sector
so do we need to hang 6-coins
at the front door?
Yes, in this situation, since the main entrance is the `mouth' of the house / qi flow, it is best to neutralise the #2 and #5. It is best to place the 6 coins in a horizontal row above the main door. This will help alot.
Since, this will be placed above the door, it is not necessary to place it in your nephew's room.QuoteI told my brother whoever
designed his home should have
taken a shape and form Feng
Shui course from your website.
Thanks much for your advice,
Hoa
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
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Cecil
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Dear Anon,
I believe you are missing the point.
Even if a wind chime CAN be used in Feng Shui does not give it an `outright' stamp of approval to be used at one's whims and fancy.
The other option is for a person, who is not aware of Feng Shui, liked it and install it. This is based on one's feeling and perhaps six sense.
Frankly, this is the last that I will entertain such questions.
If you feel that the world perhaps revolves around such objects, please go to other forums that will see the world of commerical products.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
P.S. There are sufficient resources to highlight the dangers of using wind chime(s)
via SEARCH feature in this forum.QuoteOn 2/4/2003 11:16:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
In accordance with what I have
read so far, wind chimes are
used to either disperse bad
single/multiple #5, #2 or
enhance the positive effects
if they are hanged in the
wealth sector.
Therefore, wind chimes do not
seem to be those commercial
products. In fact, wind
chimes have Feng Shui meaning.
Does the constant metal sound
in the wealth sector really
help?
Regards,
Anon
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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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/3/2003 9:17:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
From Feng Shui point of view,
are gem trees "man luck"
items? Or they can enhance
positive "Chi" in the house?
With Warm Regards,
Jen
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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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/3/2003 9:00:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear master lee,
thanks for replying to my
earlier post.
i would like to seek your
opinion on the following:
a friend of mine was advised
by a feng shui practitioner to
drive certain "brands" of
car(eg: he can only drive
toyotas but not nissan?) and
the license number that he is
"suitable" for. are these
advices "legitimate" in feng
shui?
thank you for your insight.
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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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/2/2003 6:41:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I have a simple question....I
think..
While asking for a free report
on Sleeping
Positions from Geomancy.net, I
was given several
directions (good, bad, etc.).
My question is:
If North East is a good
direction, should your
HEAD face NE, or should your
FEET face NE?
Kindest thanks
Bronni
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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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/3/2003 4:49:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Master Cecil,
It has recently come to my
attention that Black Hat Sect
feng shui is not a traditional
'method.' I'm in the U.S. and
it seems to be popular here.
In fact, I have read that it's
'creator' Lin Yun has admitted
he is a fake and/or liar. Can
you clear up this situation
for me? I am very interested
in feng shui and implementing
its many facets into my home
and business. But, I don't
want to use a method that is
seen as a joke throughout the
traditional feng shui culture.
Your input is most
appreciated.
Regards,
Andrea Dennis -
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.Quotethat the city I
live in, Passau, is situated
at the confluence of three
rivers, two of which, Danube
and Inn, are pretty big. They
all flow eastward and the
confluence isn't far from my
new home.
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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/3/2003 3:00:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hello,
I have a question regarding
the influence of rivers.
I will move to a new house ( I
am a student and will share
that house with four others)
soon. The house is situated at
a road (to the south of the
building), but the main door
is to the north (so you must
walk around a corner to reach
it). The main door faces a
beautiful big garden. Behind
that garden flows a big river.
It flows to the east and is
rather swift, with clear,
green and cold water. I have
read different views on the
influence of rivers. Some
claimed that a river takes
good chi away from a house,
others say that it is
favourable. Which one is true
? Does anybody have experience
on the subject? Maybe it is
good to notice that the city I
live in, Passau, is situated
at the confluence of three
rivers, two of which, Danube
and Inn, are pretty big. They
all flow eastward and the
confluence isn't far from my
new home.
Thank you very much!
Ingo
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Dear Jen,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 2/2/2003 9:03:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
I have a I-Jing coin (round
one, a square hole in the
middle) that is carved out of
a jade stone with a dragon
clinging on the top and a
chi-ling sitting at foot.
This I-Jing coing has a rose
wood base.
Where is the best location to
place this jade I-Jing coin?
In my wealth sector? My
wealth sector is water. Is
there any conflict?
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
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Dear Anon,
Please see below:-QuoteOn 2/2/2003 9:11:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil:
I have read your advices about
hanging a wind chime:
1. The best is a six metal rod
wind chime with wood roof and
wood clangor.
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.Quote2. The East is not a good
place to hang a wind chime for
bad earth element.
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.QuoteIs NE a good direction to hang
a wind chime? I am going to
hang it outdoor so that it
clings in the wind.
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.
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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,
CecilQuoteOn 2/2/2003 9:45:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Master Cecil
As per the FS ( 8 directions
theory )I have west as my
death direction ( must be
avoided).
Being a weak water
person you have written in
your message that a west
facing main door is good for
the bread winner.
These two aspects appear
contradictory. Please explain
for the benefit of all who may
be having same dilemma.
Warm regards
Vijay
Auspicious dates in Mar 2003 to get married
in General Help
Posted
Dear Anon,
One size does not fit all when it comes to auspicious dates as at least both bride and bridegroom's ba zi have to be looked at and date(s) selected based on this.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil