Cecil Lee

Dear Rosalind, I have written privately to you yesterday, giving you advise and assistance. As mentioned in the e-mail, will provide you with extra credits to generate the correct profile. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Guek Rian, 1. In my opinion, don't shift your heavy projection TV as yet. 2. Basically, each floor has a certain kilo newton weight load bearing. 3. More importantly, the concept of clear space is directed at the main entrance area. Distinct from what is placed above this structure. With sufficient engineering load bearing for the upper floors, since the location where you placed the projector is not the main entrance area; there is relatively no issue here. Therefore, do not apply the mountain star too rigidly or literally speaking. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, In your situation, it is best to consider mapping the house based on compass directions. Since, each area of the house has a specific compass direction. Try to locate the centrepoint of the house. And using an ordinary compass, (standing at the center of the house) locate each area (with regard to whether it needs to go up or down) referenced to a specific compass direction. Warmest Regards, Cecil

A row of bush rather than a partition of trees would be a better choice. If you are using trees, they usually end up growing tall and `beyond control' after 3 to 4 years. And a row of trees need to be planted spaced out at least 2 to 3 feet from each other. Depending on the type of tree, they often leave behind a huge area of shadow below the tree making the area, too yin. Contrast this with lower shrubs or bushes or simply, creepers on fencing which are much easier to maintain. Since the water tanks are covered up often this is no longer a major issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maritza, More importantly, you need to protect the most vulnerable window. For example, this is where the movement of cars seem to come `towards' the windows. Firstly adequate curtains at this location. Next, a row of plants parallel to the window. You may like to consider a Ba Gua mirror in the middle (above the window) for added protection. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- 2. A stationary metal cure e.g. 6-coins in cases where there are a combination of bad wood plus bad earth (especially #5) may not be enough. 3. An alternative is to place the 6-coins into a glass jar (the size of a jam jar) and add a spoonful of salt. Water is filled to between 1/3 to 1/2 (of the jam jar) or covering the surface of all the 6-coins. This is one way to activate a constant flow of metal. 4. Frankly, no one can tell exactly which is better i.e. a clock pendulum or a music pendulum. As it varies with the manufacturer and size of the object. 5. A simple test is by-the-ear. So long as one can hear a distinct `tick-tock' sound in a quite room, this is overall acceptable. Unfortunately, no one has looked into it in great detail even to the extend of using decibel meters. Therefore, play it by-the-year. 6. If one stands nearby and hears a constant `tick-tock' then, it should be fine. Since there is a constant `metal' movement. As mentioned above, frankly, in my opinion all Feng Shui practitioners (even myself) simply not able to say for sure whether a brass pendulum or music pendulum is better. No one can tell for sure at the moment. Again, play it by the ear. The sound should be in harmony with the surrounding. And not make a din. In the 1960's and 1970's, Chinese made metal alarm clocks (with metallic movements) were popular. In fact, in my opinion, these are equally effective. It is the sound or `metallic' sound that is more important. Much like constant metal `clinking'. For the Chinese, it is considered very unlucky to give as a present a `Clock'. One has to buy one ourselves. Wealth sectors or sectors under Flying Star Feng Shui that has water stars can compliment a clock pendulum. Here, water and metal are complimentary to each other. Thus, given your definition of wealth sector; if a sector has water stars and it is like activating water star with metal element. The reverse is true. For example, if a house has a double `7's at the front door area. #7 represents small metal x 2 at the front door area. When there is metal elements at a sector, water is used to enhance the sector. Water in the form of a low fountain or fish tank pond. Here, one can then truly say that one is enhancing the `Wealth' sector e.g. double 7 sector with water element. A complimentary flow under the Five elements productive cycle concept. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maritza, 1. Thank you for your revised sketch. 2. Your main door seems to be protected or well away from the `Sha Qi' of the estate road. This is good. 3. Do you have windows that face road? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Martiza, Thanks for your sketch. It has given a totally different perspective of what I had originally thought of your layout plan. It is great that you have provided the sketch. It is like one of those `text book' communication channel games. And, I totally missed your description. I hope that it is not too much to ask:- 1. Can you mark the location of your main door. 2. The traffic flow direction of the cars 3. Describe more about fencing i.e. what type of fencing you have at the frontage. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Yoyo, Please see below:- Here, usually, one would have a back (side partition) or back cabinet. If so, this is an acceptable configuration. And, many office cublices or rooms have this type of configuration. - Not to worry too much. Frankly, both are the same. But a clock has utility i.e. looking at time. While a music pendulum, simply makes a repeated sound. Both are ok. But, in my opinion, I am not too sure if the music pendulum is made to last that long (perhaps if it runs on battery?) as compared to a pendulum clock. Frankly, I have not used a music pendulum, so cannot really fully comment on it. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, Frankly, there is no issue with trying to repaint the wrought iron grille. In many situations, unless, it is a major clash or the colours are out of the ordinary e.g. bright red or bright blue. The `natural' colour of what is suppose to be wrought iron grille colour is overall an acceptable colour. Since it has both gold and black. Gold represents metal and black represents water. Metal and Water are acceptable combinations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maritza, 1. Yes, in Feng Shui, this may not be not so good. 2. To counter such effects, usually, it is always best to have a brick (red brick) fencing (acceptable with iron/wrought iron grilles) at the frontage of the house. 3. It also depends on the shape of your plot of land. 4. On the other hand, if your plot of land (from a top-down) view looks like a knife with handle, this will be to your advantage as you can take advantage of the Feng Shui to reap `wealth' at the expense of your neighbour. It is best that if you can produce a sketch. I am not too sure if I got what you mentioned correctly. As such, I have drawn a sketch. To illustrate what is known as a `knife' plot. This is similar to the Faber Crest Condominium project developed by City Development Corporation CDL. (some of the photos are shown under the Events - Feng Shui (CDL) talk and for the most recent Exxon-Mobil talk. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Usually, the main concern is if the toilet bowl `looks out' of the toilet door (or can be seen when the toilet door is opened). In commonsense approach to Feng Shui, this does not look `appealing'. If the toilet bowl faces the staircase, then, it is best to close the door. Otherwise, if the toilet door is open, and what one sees is a pathway into the toilet or the sink, then this is not that bad (visually). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Please see below:- OK. Thanks for the layout. If you still have the flag pole, this is not in a favourable direction. The laundry area is considered not a leak. Is the water reservioir tower covered. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In general, many Feng Shui practitioners or those who know about Feng Shui, tend to avoid having a sink facing or opposite the stove. This is due to water and fire clashing together. 2. If one has such a situation, one may apply the productive cycle under the Five elements concept by the introduction of wood element. 3. Here, fire -> (adding wood) -> water will form a three element combination flow. 4. In my opinion, it is still acceptable if the kitchen is located the South - fire element(compass direction - area) of the house. 5. One of the worst directions to have a sink opposite the stove is at the North (compass direction of the house). Here, it is said that, North represents the water element and it would be much harder for the stove (fire) to exist. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Joe, Would it be possible for you to attach a simple sketch. As, I am still unclear of your layout plan. Thanks in advance! Cecil

Dear Jennifer, Try to do abit more homework to check for any other leaks in the home. Most common `major' leaks are:- 1. Location of toilet (at centre-point or next to main door area). 2. When entering main door, one can see the back (or qi flows impeded from front door to the back. 3. Stand inside the house i.e. stand at the main door looking out of the house and also from all various windows lookig out of the house. 4. As you had mentioned - external Shapes and Forms of the house. Are there any other inauspicious Shapes and Forms? Please see below:- At behind of the house:- a. Is there any water positions e.g. swimming pools? b. Is there a solid wall at the back of your house. Or can u describe more about the fencing. Such as are there any plants or is it `unprotected' e.g. can see thru to the back. c. How is the gradient of the house? To the left, side, front and back of the house. For example, is the house sloping downwards? Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Sorry for the delay. For Strong Water vs Weak Fire, your binding element is Wood (green or brown). This colour would be good for areas where you spent time together. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dragana, 1. Under the Eight Aspirations concept, the career sector is `suppose' to be located at the North and not south. 2. Overall, do not be overly concerned with fixed template as it is not considered reliable as it is too general to be of use (effective use or application). 3. Thank you also for the layout plan. From what I can see, there is one problem which is the toilet is next to the main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pamela, 1. What you brought up is quite an interesting subject. 2. Most of the time, if you had sought advise from Feng Shui practitioners, it seems that it is always a `No-no' to place swords. 3. Because symbollically it has sharp edges and for two reasons:- Commonsense approach -------------------- It is like having a loaded gun in the house. Especially with children around - may perhaps be considered safer, placing it away from them. E.g. in locked glass shelves. The sharp edges of the swords ----------------------------- Usually, this is not preferred as it symbolises disharmony. 4. Given the two, I would prefer to look at it from a commonsense approach as it may involve safety in the home. For the second, sharp edges of the sword; usually, it is kept inside it's protective shield. So not a real issue. If one has seen Gong Fu films, even heroes and heroines sleeping with their swords nearby. 5. Therefore, in my opinion, do take into consideration - the commonsense approach. But if you do not have children or they are already grown up, there is really no harm in displaying the sword collection. 6. If you have a specific room, dedicated to the placement of your collection - much the better! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thank you for your clarification. 1. Techically, what I said was correct. However, a mountain star (if it is found) should be activated instead at the back portion of the house. For example, in your situation, where you had mentioned that you have activated a mountain over the `frontage'. Do remove the `mountain' at the frontage even if it is on the second storey. Symbolically, it is not corret to do so. We do not want a mountain blocking our `water' or clear space. A mountain star (if found) should be activated e.g. on the opposite wall from this position or any other walls that are at the back facing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, 1. Becareful of the placement of dragon figurine or painting. 2. Check the number of claws on it. If there are five, then, it is considered very `yang'. Here, one is not familiar with the dragon (figurine or painting) - one should treat it more like `Ba Gua mirror' and not face inwards of the house. 3. In Hong Kong, it is said that it has nine dragons. Dragon landscape or dragon qi is usually coming from e.g. a hill or landscape and winding down a river or from a hill down to the `sea'. In Hong Kong, a hotel had created an opening from the back thru the glass panels into the sea. Another good example, is `The Sterling' condominium in Singapore. ( Do a search for `The Sterling' in this forum ) Here, this condo is on an elevated triangle piece of land or a triangle hill. Here, the developer, purposely built a `hole' in the middle of this condominium development to allow the dragon qi to pass thru, from the hill (mountain) down into the `sea'. 4. This should be the same concept in hanging a dragon painting or placement of a figurine. 5. Recently, two months ago, I went for a Feng Shui audit. Prior to my visit, a Feng Shui practitioner advised; this client to place two dragon figurines with a crystal in the mouth of the dragon facing into a wall facing the meeting table. Please refer to attachement (only available for those who log-in to the forum. 6. It is best, if one has any of such figurines to let it `sit' facing out of a window or sliding glass towards clear space. If it is not possible, angle it facing such a situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, Yes, this is usually a leak. But it would not be good to have an additional door. The additional door would totally eliminate any qi coming into the home. - Making it far worse off (financially). What is needed is a screen or partition (if possible) - miminum up to the height of the door frame. The other option is to close the windows of the back such that it is not directly facing this garage door. And place a bottle gourd on the side where the windows are opened. Please see below:- Please see above. There is not much choice. do not open the front door together with the sliding door opened. Yes, in my opinion, there are too many `mouths' in your home especially, if you open most of the windows/ two sliding panels and even the front door. Plus, the side windows - if they are immediately close the the front of the house. Such a house will not prosper unless, you have a proper balance of the openings or the `mouth' of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Try to do a SEARCH in the forum for ` Gourd ' and you can read up the information and the two illustrations relating to what is the gourd and how to use it. --- Search found this -- Topic: Illustration 1: Use of The Bottle Gourd (2 of 4), Read 86 times, 1 File Attachment Conf: Feng Shui Tips & Guidelines From: Cecil Lee Date: Monday, June 17, 2002 09:57 PM The bottle gourd used in several situations. One situation is illustrated in the attached diagram to prevent wealth being drained out of the house. BOTTLE-GOURD-ROOM.GIF (8KB) Placement of bottle gourd No, a squash bottle is not a cure. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, On your part, you can try to continue to have a reasonable communication with your husband. (Not based on yelling or screaming or on bad things). Sorry, I am not a counsellor, but usually, many times, couples with already two children can bring in your two children. Or try to reason the continual of the marriage for both your two children's sake. Please see below on Feng Shui issues:- Yes, there are many times when there is a direct path between the main door to the backyard area. I am not sure if the wood shutter covers can still allow air to flow freely from the main door to the back. If it is not `air-tight', there is still a leak from this area. Perhaps, you can draw a sketch. A lone tree especially if one is standing inside the house facing outwards is not a good situation. Especially if the main door is at South West (devil's back door). This creates too yin a location and not favourable. I believe that this is not a major issue unless, eight house theory is not favourable. More importantly, check on the first point i.e. the leak from the main door right to the back yard. As often, in my opinion, this is one of the major problems relating to marriage problems. In alot of instances, I have seen somes where the owners removed staircases and left the main door with a direct wind path to the back of the house. And many of such situations, I believe resulted in marriage problems resulting in separation/divorce. Wishing you all the best! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wasis, The common bottle gourd is a natural gourd. That was dried from original green to light brown (pine wood) colour. Warmest Regards, Cecil