Cecil Lee

Dear Susan, In my opinion, this is a rudimentary way of looking at analysing Ba Zi. Overall, what you did does not take into considerations:- harms, punishments, double and triple combinations of elements (which some are good while others are not favourable to one's element. Basic Ba Zi also includes, the Year, Day, Month, Hour of birth. But professional Ba Zi has to include not only the above but also two other pillars : House of Life and House of Conception. Perhaps, you can learn more about what Full Ba Zi analysis looks like under this url:- http://sg.geomancy.net/consultation/consult-others/fullbazianalysis.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Serene, The purpose of the mountain star is symbolic of having a `mountain support' at the `back' of the house. For example, one must not activate a mountain, say at the main door. Here, it is like blocking clear space. Please see below:- It is good that you had added a divider between the main door and the window/balcony area. If not, there is a major leak. For the dining table, perhaps, you may not have drawn to scale. As it looks quite crammed where one of the chairs nearly meet the living room area. If it does, than, you may consider turning the table 90 degrees. I may be mistaken. If the current space is spacious, then, your current layout is ok. Yes, I can understand, why you had to place your son's bed in the position - not much choice considering the shape / windows and bedroom door. This is OK based on such a Shapes and Forms of the bedroom. Looks like the Master bedroom, home office and kitchen has space constraints and these positions are overall acceptable under such a situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, If your house is not too big, then, one should not try to divide each room into sectors. But instead, look at the centrepoint of the house. From the centrepoint, you should be able to properly determine where is the North, NE, South etc... of each area. For a start, it is best to understand fundamental Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. As usually, this is one of the key ingredients or one of the key success factors in the Feng Shui of any house. After this, than, you can explore the use of the Eight House etc... There are some resources at: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm And if you are in no hurry, try to understand more, before `jumping the wagon' into Feng Shui. Good Luck! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daren, You mentioned that your house is facing West. In all instances of West House:- W1 (247.5-262.4) - West Main Door Facing (255) W2 (262.5-277.4) - West Main Door Facing (270) W3 (277.5-292.4) - West Main Door Facing (285) In all the above instances, overall, under the Eight House, the house is considered unsuitable as it is your disaster sector. Check to see which intangible force is affecting you in your bedroom. This is an initial finding. Usually, there are other `leaks' involved and should be corrected. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, In my opinion, the wronght iron gate is in an acceptable colour. I have included an illustration showing that it would not be advisable, thou, to use iron gate with arrow heads at the top. Since you are in Singapore, doors painted white is also acceptable. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Anon, In Feng Shui practise, if your office table is in a position to look out to a corridor or an open window into the rest of the office area, one may consider a pair of dragon figurines aimed outwards. Note: that this is not always applicable to everyone. There is a difference between Weak or Strong Earth element as shown below:- Birth Element: Weak Earth Favourable Element/Colour: Fire (red), Earth (yellow) Unfavourable Element/Colour: Wood (green/brown), Metal (white/gold) Wealth Element/Colour: Water (blue/black/gray) NOTE: Wealth element auspicious only if you are a Strong Earth, otherwise it will bring you lots of problem Birth Element: Strong Earth Favourable Element/Colour: Metal (white/gold), Wood (green/brown), Water (blue/black/gray) Unfavourable Element/Colour: Fire (red), Earth (yellow) Wealth Element/Colour: Water (blue/black/gray) Note: Strong Earth person can directly take advantage of water. You have to becareful whether you are weak or strong earth. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Mahesh, In my opinion, Sector Feng Shui or paying homage to sectors is not a reliable. A sterling example is this caricature. (Only available thru login in the forum). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tess, Priority should be given to good Shapes and Forms of the interior of the room. Frankly, there is not much, that one can do based on the Eight House Theory. As it does not offer any cures. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Myra, 1. I am glad you enjoyed the website. 2. Usually, just prior to the 7th month, many Chinese clients want to confirm their layout(s) and try to symbolically start the renovation of their new home. (Before the 7th month which begins on 9 August 2002 and ends on 6 September 2002). 3. During this period, many new home owners would as mentioned earlier, start renovations to coincide with the end of the 7th month. 4. Here are some interesting information for those who are not too sure of what to do during the 7th month:- 4.1 Can I still visit the show rooms to view perspective homes? Why not. You are not intending to move in on the 7th month. And if there are soft launches during the 7th month; the show rooms may not be as crowded. And you can even view or place a deposit. 4.2 I am waiting to collect my keys. Can I do so during the 7th month? If you are in no hurry to start renovations or move-in, then, if you want to, you can defer collecting the keys e.g. to your condo. Usually, the developer will oblige with your request. However for (Singapore) property tax purposes, Property Tax starts the moment, Temporary Occupational Permit (T.O.P.) has been given. And the period between you the TOP and you getting the key; usually, the developer would have to bear the costs of the Property Tax (based not on owner occupied rate - but a higher rental rate). When you get your keys to your condo, soon after, remember to submit the Property Tax form for your new property. So that, when your property tax is due, you will be billed accordingly. Else, you have to pay up front the entire tax. And subsequently, try to get a refund from your developer. 4.3 Can I still contact a Geomancer for an audit during the 7th month? Usually, there is no issue. This also depends on individual's preception or degree of what they consider good or bad during the 7th month. During the 7th month, Feng Shui audits can still be conducted. But, it is best confined between e.g. 8.30am to 3.00pm. After 3.00pm, it is a yin period and not as advisable. It is best not to conduct an audit on the 7th day of the 7th month i.e. 15th August 2002. As this is considered an evil day. Otherwise, if one really need to view homes, feel free to view the perspective house. 5. As mentioned earlier, the 7th month taboo, depends greatly on one's perception of it. Traditionally, it is more important to take note of two major taboos:- 1. AVOID Moving-in 2. AVOID travelling during this time. (Travelling would mean e.g. on a holiday or if one is taking out their children, many would avoid bringing them to e.g. water recreation sites e.g. water slides or sky diving, water - diving. Or more of the `dangerous' sports. This does not mean confining the poor child `locked' up at home.) More importantly, close supervision is best. E.g. still ok to bring children to the nearby play ground. Or allowing children to play badmintion, soccer, squash etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Analia, Please see below:- Most importantly, roofs should be symmetrical. Or both `left and right' sides should be balanced. Equally important is the shape. The best shape is still `an Up' outline e.g.:- ^ / \ / \ | | If the front of the house looks like the above with pointed arrow facing other houses, much the better to this occupant. Many people are more concern with their homes than others. And, although it may not be favourable to the neighour (if their main door happends to be directly facing this `arrow' sha qi. Flat roofs are usually not preferred for homes especially in the equator. As hot air cannot rise up adequately. And if there is no insulation, direct sunlight can heat up the roof. Many of the homes built in the Far East, has a Ba Gua shaped balcony or family room area especially at the South (fire sector). And some of these have their toilets at the North (water) position. An example is `The Meyer Place' condo. Do a search in the forum for more details of this development. Usually, leaf edges are not a real threat. The real threat is usually thru the tree trunk (not covered with leaves). Have to really see it before, I can fully comment on it. But in doubt, no harm to screen it out. It is best to use Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zi) in such a situation. Especially if there are two or more persons e.g. a couple sleeping in the bedroom. Professional level Pillars of Destiny does not only take into consideration the Year of birth but much more than that to determine your actual element and strength. Only after finding it out and looking at the `binding' element of both e.g. husband and wife can then proper elements e.g. colour scheme be taken into consideration. We offer free service on this. And if you have a layout plan, can either, fax to us, e-mail us a scanned image. Or simply attach a scanned image to this forum (message). And I can help to determine the centrepoint for you. Frankly, proper and sensible food intake. And most important - will power and determination -> to gradually loose weight over a period. Many times, most of us, try to do it at `one go' and later put on more weight instead. Many quick `fix' programmes may not be appropriate as some let you lose `water content' rather than sensible weight. Sometimes, too drastic a program may lead to health problems or lack of minerals/vitamins. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, The approach to the placement of sofa, should be based on the outline of your living / dining room area. For example, if your living cum dining room is in an `L' shaped configuration. It is best to (top view) divide them into have two smaller `rectangles'. The purpose is to form more of a rectangle. If this is the case, you can simply use your sofa to arrange (even a long rectangular) room into smaller `rectangles'. In such a case, there is really no need to place a divider or `supporting' cabinet behind the sofa set. Usually, do watch out if the sofa is underneath a beam. Otherwise, it is still perfectly acceptable even if the sofa does not have it's back to the wall. This is also the case, in many homes with a fire-place. Where the sofa surrounds the fire-place. And they are often not placed against a wall. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Myra, Please see below:- Based on common perception, the three-legged toad should be facing inwards (from the main door into the house). This is the most common advise, for those who want to place it in the house. It would not be advantages to do so. The rationale is that the toad has an open mouth. And instead of `so called' giving you `wealth' it is sucking the wealth away. There is an interesting story about this in Dr Evelyn Lip's Book - Basic Geomancy. Where, there was this owner who had faced calamity where it was observed that during low tide, an object such as in the shape of a frog with open mouth is facing the house. Here, it is considered in a `hungry' pose. Based on the reversal of the above story. If the toad or frog has an open mouth, it is best not to face inwards of the house. If the main door is constantly open, what your friends tell you make much sense. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carlos, Sometimes indeed we may have a hard time figuring out an element of an object. But, it does not necessarily mean that an object should only have one element. In your case, please see below:- Hexagonal shape is often regarded as `Earth element'. While the glass cover, because of its density (e.g. tempered glass) can be considered as `Metal' element. Yellow cloth can be consdered as the `Earth' element. Following, what was mentioned in the earlier responses, rather than be specific with just one material, one can have a combination of these to make up the Five elemets concept. To answer your question, since your table has quite a lot of elements, and if it is your desire to change it to an element, then, usually one should:- 1. look at what gives the highest volume. In this instance, if you do away with the cloth, then, visually, if one paints the entire wood bamboo side tables red, then, it has a high content of fire element. 2. Alternatively, following the ruleset, if one cannot see it, it no longer is dominant. Thus, if one covers both side tables that was painted in red with e.g. a yellow table cloth each, then, the distinct element would be the Earth element (because of yellow). 3. Majority of time, colour is important component. As it can cover quite a large area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Juliet, 1. First of all, welcome to the forum. 2. Most of us sincerely believe, and I personally do, that all one can ask is an honest living. 3. In my opinion, door to door sales is quite tough. But again, selling cutlery is truely an honest living and should be seen in that context. 4. There is really no issue nor inauspicous with regards to this. So far, the only auspicious beliefs are in relation to gifts:- It is a no no to give a loved one either shoes or a clock. 5. In Feng Shui, the only other issue is more of a common sense, in to living any sharp knifes around. This is especially not safe for younger children. Wishing you all the best in whatever you do:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The best remedy is based on the concept i.e. if one cannot see it is no longer a `threat'. If possible, a screen should be placed between the stairs and main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The main consideration - especially on the placement of the main door is to look at the plot of land. For example, if the land is not flat but there is some sort of hill behind the plot of land, the main entrance must not be placed at the back or facing the hill. This is an important consideration. Since you have so many concerns, you can look at our International `worry-free' package on layout assessment to suit you and your family member's Ba Zi:- http://www.geomancy.net/shoppingcart/store.cgi?action=link&sku=OFFPCHUNT2 Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Siew Keng, Apologies, if you can give clear information e.g. more descripition, it is appreciated. Important information such as your house in relation to other homes. The gradient of the plot of land in relation to the one at the back, both sides and the frontage. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear May-Ying, 1. If one is using the Kua method or the East/West Group. 2. It is preferred to look at the suitablility of the house with regards to:- 3. The breadwinner. Majority of the time, it is the husband. (Nowadays, it can be the wife. Especially if the husband is a homemaker or if he earns significantly much lower salary). For example, it is good to select a house with the main entrance that suits the breadwinner. 4. Next, try to see if each of the bedroom can `fit' each family member. This so especially for the children. For the husband and wife, it is preferred that combinations e.g. prosperity (husband) / wife (irritation) Or any other combinations with good sectors for the husband (prosperity /longevity /health / excellent) with wife on:- (irritation / spook) or vice versa. As opposed to combinations where the location has death or disaster for one with prosperity /longevity /health / excellent for the other. More importantly, it is of utmost (overriding) consideration if the house has good Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, It is best to use 6 (hollow) rods. It can be made of brass or even (silver) aluminium. The centre `clinger' or the support roof can be made of either metal or wood. I personally find a wooden material the centre `clinger' that hits the 6 rods better than metal. Since it is lighter and with the slightest breeze is easier moved by the wind. For information, the rationale for using 6 rods is because 6 represents `BIG METAL'. And metal is often used as a cure. Alternatives for wind chime is to place six coins (preferably the Chinese coins with square holes at the centre) into a glass jar (e.g. a glass jam jar). Add a spoonful of salt and water. But this alternative needs constant attention because, the water often dries out (depending on humidity). And that it should not be placed at a corner unless there is sufficient ventilation. Preferred location is next to an open window. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sor Lan, There are three alternatives to your situation:- A. The use of bamboo flutes hung in such a method:- http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/mypictures.cgi?img=0&search=flute&cat=all&bool=and&x=6&y=16 B. Please see attached two photos:- One photo shows a support strut. While another shows two bamboo flutes `holding' up the beam. For the support strut, it can be a simple arch construction. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear All 1. As mentioned earlier, the key sucess factor in applying one of the principles of the Five elements is to try to harmonise the use of it. 2. For example, it is not ideal to place two elements e.g. Fire element and Water element `next to each other'. 3. Here, if we refer to the Five Elements concept, we should introduce a third element e.g. Wood element. 4. Under the Productive Element flow, we will now get: Water -> Wood (the above missing element)-> Fire. 5. I find the best example for understanding the productive cycle of the five elements is the following:- Assuming this house or office is at the ground level. If one looks out of the house or office, there is a lamp post slicing thru the window. The three element concept is also applied here i.e. the usual recommendation is to place a fish tank with goldfish. Here, imagine the lamp post, it is tall and thin. (Even if it is made of metal or wood). As it is tall and thin, it resembles a tree or wood element. Because the tree trunk is thin much like the lamp post. If one analyses all the elements closely:- Water in the fish tank = water element. Goldfish has two componets: Metal element (gold fish) and sometimes the fishes are red (fire element). The lamp post (as mentioned earlier) represents the wood element. To counter the lamp post, we use a productive cycle:- Metal -> Water -> Wood goldfish -> water -> lamp post (if we add fire element) Metal -> Water -> Wood -> Fire a good 4 element flow This is why, also under the Flying Star Feng Shui, if a location has #7, #6 metal elements and if it is an appropriate location, water e.g. water fountain may be used in such a situation. A plant (wood) and even the stones (earth) and even lighting are used to form a 5 element flow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carlos, Usually glass (especially tempered glass or even ordinary) is considered as the Metal element because of it's density. The two bamboo hexagonal sidetables, if they are e.g. brown in colour or (green) in colour would represent the Wood element. Yes, yellow cloth should be associated with Earth element. One of the key success factor in applying good Feng Shui is to use a combination flow e.g. under the Productive cycle. For example, under the productive cycle, there is:- Metal -> Water -> Wood -> Fire -> Earth and then to Metal again Reference URL:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm Take for example, the Suntec City fountain. The url for reference can be found here:- http://www.geomancy.net/mypictures/cgi-bin/mypictures.cgi?img=0&search=suntec&cat=all&bool=and&x=9&y=9 If one notice carefully, the Suntec City fountain is made up of three continious flow of elements. Eg. Earth (water falling down to the earth) Water (actual water flowing down from the circular brass [metal] ring. Metal (metal element is represented by the actual brass ring. And also, round [ring] represents the metal element. If one plots this to the Productive cycle, it becomes a proper flow:- Earth -> Metal -> Water. In your case, your object is missing one element to obtain a flow:- - Assuming side table is brown or green = Wood element - Yellow table cloth = earth element - Glass top = metal element If we combine all three of your elements it `nearly' becomes a flow less the fire element:- Where there is WOOD -> missing FIRE -> EARTH -> METAL You can introduce a `Fire element'. And if you want to a `Water element'. Especially if the material or object is in the colour of e.g. pink / red = fire element. And water = blue, black or grey. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Preferably the staircase should have 1, 2, 5,10 ,13 14, 17 or 22 steps. You can check out more information about staircases under this reference:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-stairs.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sharon, 1. It is best not to sleep with the feet towards the door. As under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, having one's feet facing the bedroom door is symbolic of the `coffin' position. 2. I can quite understand that perhaps, some western Feng Shui practitioners may `pooh pooh' the Ba Gua mirror. As this is not ingrained in the Western culture. But in the East, the Ba Gua mirror is commonly used. 3. However, in Traditional Feng Shui: I am not talking only about this site but; many (many) Traditional Feng Shui Schools especially those practising some form of Xuan Kong or Flying Star Feng Shui would look at the use of e.g. 6 rod wind chimes. 4. In my opinion, for financial security and health related matters it is best to go for a `holistic' approach encompassing:- 4.1 Shapes and Forms Feng Shui There are lots of rule-sets. For example, if a practitioner does not really understand, proper Shapes and Forms, e.g. leg facing door etc... than take the advise with a pinch of salt. 4.2 Or placing a piece of iron below the bed. This is not appropriate. As usually if iron or 6 coins (represent big-metal) is required, it has to be `visible'. And not hidden. This (cures) usually shares the same concept as a `threat'. For a threat, if it cannot be seen, it no longer becomes a threat. This is the same for cures such as hanging 6 coins. 5. However, there are exceptions e.g. to increase the strength of some cures e.g. 6 coins, some traditional Feng Shui practitioners may advise their clients to place the 6 coins into a small open jar of salt water. (The jar can be the size of a small cup.) Sometimes, even a piece or flake of gold is placed iinto this `concoction'. And it is placed near a open window at that sector that can help neutralise bad earth elements e.g. #5 and #2 (Misfortune/Sickness and Sickness). 6. While, bad elements associated with bad wood e.g. #4 & #3 legal entanglements etc.. should also be neutralised. If sectors have bad imbalances of these. 7. In some instances, after a Feng Shui investigation, sometimes, a wind chime is not used e.g. the place require quietness and a wind chime is detrimental to that sector. 8. Therefore, windchimes even if they are used in Feng Shui are always used for a specific reason. 9. In a recent posting to the "Feng Shui Tips and Guidelines" under this forum, I mentioned that if one stays in a condominium, and if it happens that there is distinctively a good water position infront of the unit, perhaps, a wind chime can be used to activate the metal. A metal-water combination can bring good results in some cases. The caution: place it only after obtaining good advise. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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