Cecil Lee

Dear Thanh, I personally feel that it would be a good idea on your part to include a small water fountain in your facial room. This is because this is a place of business and I personally find the `soothing sound' of water flowing...more for relaxing and rest.. Unlike in a bedroom where it should not be there. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sara, 1. In my opinion, crystals is not prominently used in authentic Feng Shui but more as `beliefs'. 2. Although many FS cures do not use crystals (due to the nature that it may enhance earth elements); there are quite a sizable number of sales of crystals. The most saleable items (as an alternative to jade bracelets) are `crystal' beaded bracelets. Frankly it is much harder to find reference on locations where to or best place to hang these. In many of my audits of `Chinese' homes, I do see owners placing them on windows. I would normally term these as `decorations'. From my obervation and understanding; many FS practitioners would term crystal(s) as belonging to the earth element and it is less featured in Feng Shui `cures' unlike `metal' cures which are often talked about. Therefore, it is in my opinion; that crystals be best not be associated with Feng Shui `cures'. But one can take it more as `fashion' or decorative items for self or the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angelina, Please see below:- If there is a wall at the east sector, you should hang six coins here. The 6 coins should preferably be hung on the wall. But if there is no wall, you can hang it down from the ceiling at the `east' sector. More importantly, the `cure' should be located at the specific sector where there is an imbalance i.e. east sector. Yes, you should hang 6 coins. But if you do not want to do so, some other alternatives are: 1. A wall mounted grand-father clock with the pendulum. It can be wall mounted clock or a stand-alone grand-father clock. 2. A wind chime: preferably with 6 metal rods. The rods should be hollow type and not solid-rods. 3. Some FS practitioner, have their own versions i.e. they ask one to purchase from them a metal / brass ruler i.e. 30cm or around 1 feet long ruler. These practitioner charge an exhorbitant amount for this. But if you can find one of that length it can be used. In order not to `hurt' anyone, this ruler should be placed on a display or shelf and not hung on the wall. Warmest Regards, Cecl

Dear Theresa, It would be good if you can provide a `sketch' and send as an attachment to this forum for me to take a look at it. As mentioned, it would be best to provide a sketch (in proportion) as it is difficult for me to comment on the above. Apologies.. I am not too clear on this. Determining the frontage of the house is important here. Some houses, may have the frontage facing the `back' of the house. Usually, if this is the back of the house, it is best to have a wall or fence (bushes) to protect the back of the home. It would be good to have the house protected on each side and particularly advantages if it can be like a horseshoe effect. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Stephanie, If you have to; it is better to place the pond at the corner (instead of directly behind the house). Please see below:- and am thinking of This looks OK. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I understand your situation. Many of us, do not have as you mentioned a single matching positive direction. What we should instead understand further about the Eight House Theory on: 1.1 It's purpose 1.2 When sleeping one partner can sleep further away from the intangible force. In Feng Shui, if we consider the Five elements concept, we can find a binding element for both partners and apply it especially in the bedroom and living room. Regards, Cecil

Dear MD, Based on your unit, you should find the centrepoint of the unit. And from this centrepoint (standing at the centrepoint) use a compass to `aim' at the main entrance. Please follow the method used here:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm The above should help you to properly determine whether it is Chen or Kan. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. for the mechanics of how to? you can visit this url: http://www.geomancy

Dear Diane, Ideally, (in my opinion) the centre-point of the home should have clear space. However, in your case, as you had mentioned, the stairs at at the centre and closet. For this you may have not much you can do to redress this situation as it is physically there. It is too premature to say what is causing your fiancial problems at this moment. You should (frist) try to check for `threats' towards the home i.e. stand at the main entrance door/window to look for `poision arrows' that may be aimed towards the home. Other considerations are the Shapes and Form of the overal house (external, internal environment check). Or to use Compass School techniques. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, if one cannot position the bed otherwise; the position is still acceptable even if behind the solid wall is a restroom. Especially if the opposite wall / adjoining wall does not have the toilet bowl or it's piping. If I gather what u mentioned correctly, the wall behind your daughter's bed is the sink. Alternatively, place the bed against another solid wall (if possible). If you have a sketch of the layout, perhaps you can upload it here (under an attachment) so that I can take a look at it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lorene, It is best to have the bed in good Shapes and Form positions (first). Under the Eight House Theory, one should sleep closer to one's best sector. Or use one partner as a `shield'. For example, if the husband's sector is health at the west while the wife's is irritation (west); then let the husband sleep closer to WEST and wife sleep further away. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Stephanie, 1. In my opinion, this is not a `major' problem when we consider many other problems that can arise from other `bad Feng Shui'. 2. Usually, when two doors face each other - it is considered not so good because of the belief that the two parties in either of the rooms may become logger heads with each other. Particularly if they are young children. For adults, it depends on the maturity of the parties. 3. Some FS practitioners may ask one to use a windchime (below one of the door frame of one door only). This is acceptable. 4. However, I feel that by closing one of the doors (when not in use is) a better option. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Israel, 1. What you have mentioned i.e house numbers for landed property usually falls more towards numerology than Feng Shui. (Although for Flying Star Feng Shui - there is Feng Shui for high rise but this is unrelated to that of house numbers). 2. Therefore, it is very difficult to say for sure whether No. 13 or 31 is lucky or not. Some people do find 13 lucky while others say that it is unlucky. So - it can be very subjective analysis. 3. Under symbolism in Feng Shui one can instead place house numbers to signify a `raise' or UP. This is where the lettering can be placed something like 3 1 The house number can be made to look like it is rising (if we read from Left to right). Some other house numbers may look like:- 1 3 4 For example, the above stands for a house number 431. The above is one way to address house nos. to follow an UP pattern (to symbolise UP or raise.) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Gina, Frankly, it is very difficult for me to give advise based on general statements. Hope you understand. As for a mirror at a staircase landing... this can be considered a good thing (especially) if it is a private home where one has an upper floor. A mirror at the starcase landing is side to help or aid Qi flow upwards (up-stairs). However, if it is common property.. I am not sure if the landlord allows it. Frankly, I find it "not advisable" to hang a crystal ball from the top frame of the door. However, if I were given the choice, I would rather place 6 coins inside the house (above the same door frame instead of a crystal ball). Here, the belief is that perhaps crystal ball may represent the Earth element and it may inadvertenly invoke more bad earth element bad #5 misfortune or #2 sickness into the house. An alternative is that one may consider hanging (instead) a wind chime) outside the door below the door frame. Here, it is to negate reducing the `bad qi' of two main entrance doors facing each other. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosie, Where possible, one should always consider the priority of placing the bed based on good Shapes and Form Feng Shui. I recap on the best positions are preferably : 1. The bed should be (try) to be against a solid wall. 2. If possible, it should be on the opposite wall from the bedroom door. Or where best, the bed should not be on the same wall as the bed. 3. Para one is a better position than placing the bed with the head rest against a window. 4. If there is a window on the side of the bed; preferable that one leaves a gap between the bed and the window. 5. It is best still to position the head of the bed against a solid wall. But if you want to sleep below a beam: Note: If it is a concrete beam - you may have to use two flutes above the beam to neutralise the beam. Here Wood is used to destroy Earth or concrete beam. If it is a wooden beam - use metal (6 coins or 6 pieces of metal) to destroy the wooden beam. 6. Do not that it is usually not the `end' of the world if one's location is not favourable i.e. in the bedroom. If the existing bed is still there and there is no adverse problems such as frequent sickness or "problems - misfortune / accident "; then this usually not an issue. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Irene, If you can provide or attach a simple sketch of the layout; it would help me greatly in understanding the layout of your office tables. Ideally, the table(s) should be against a wall; And it should not face directly a door (if possible). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Lai Choo, You may like to goto http://www.geomancy-online.com to check out the Auspicious Date report(s) which takes into account one's Ba Zi element and provide the Auspicious dates. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michaella, There are two points of view here:- 1. Yin and Yang concept On a superficial level, or based on Yin and Yang concept: Flowers create more Yang than Yin. And in a bedroom, usually, `more' Yin is preferred than Yang in a bedroom. Where Yin environment is considered more conducive for `rest'. However, like the placement of mirrors; some of us feel uncomfortable with mirror(s) facing the bed while for others; it is fine. 2. Balance of the Five elements concept This involves a deeper understanding of the Five elements concept. Here, for example, Flying Star analysis is used to check for any imbalances in a sector (if any). For example, if there is bad earth element #5 or #2; one can use metal element to destroy it. Such as in the bedroom. As you mentioned that flowers are `red' they represent the fire element and usually, the sector should not clash with the `red' flowers. These are usually the two methods of how FS is applied in the above situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rochiel, Frankly, (in my opinion) there is not much one can do unless:- 1. false ceiling to level the roof. But this is often not practical. 2. use a 4 poster bed and use material e.g. lace or other cloth material to cover the top (to act as a roof). Unlike a beam, which can be suppressed a graduating roof is `difficult' to cure. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You can find out more on how to take a compass reading under the following links:- 1. http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm 2. How to use an ordinary compass:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm The above determination is based on the use of an ordinary compass. Please note that the method you used below is not `correct'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chloe Lin, In my opinion, bringing in items on the chosen auspicious day varies with different dialect groups. Overall in my opinion; you can see if some of the items can be available to you (and some perhaps - optional). Prior to the auspicious day; one can consider buying the following:- 1. One packet of rice (5 Kg) is OK. Not necessary the 10 kg bag. 2. One packet of sugar. 3. One packet of salt. 4. For the Hokkiens; they would buy a pineapple with the flower intact on the top. A pineapple to them signify: " ONG " or LUCK. (Optional) 5. " Huat Quay " or a cake which is baked by adding e.g. coca cola or 7 up so that when it is baked it becomes `full' at the top. For the Chinese it is easy to find this in the market especially on the 15th day of each month. Alternatively; one has to `book' or pay a deposit a few days earlier with a baker. (Optional) 7. Charcoal wrapped in red paper. Usually, this is placed in a tub full of charcoal. A red piece of paper is placed on top of this bin. This bin / tub preferably should be red in colour. Here charcoal represents gold. (Optional) 8. Para 8 goes with Para 7. Purchase of a charcoal stove. A small red one. (Optional) 10. In the market some even buy a packet of sweets or "sweet offerings." 9. In the past, a charcoal stove is lighted in the middle / centre of the house to bring in `warmth' to the new home. On the day of moving in: A. Choose a time and Look at the clock. For example if one choose a time such as : 8.28am then the breadwinner can open the main entrance door and (for the Hokkien) he would roll the pineapple (inwards) into the house towards. It does not matter if it rolls to any specific direction. B. Then bring in the charcoal / charcoal stove and bag of rice / salt and sugar. C. Go into the kitchen and boil water. This signify bringing warmth into the home. D. Some also cook rice. (Optional) unless one is eating the rice. E. At the same time; turn on the lights for every room. F. In the evening it is preferred to turn on one light at the living room area or balcony area and leave this light on till midnight or next day. Other lights can be switched off soon after the initial moving in. Some `beliefs' or taboos:- G. For a new home; some feel that it would not be good to bring in existing furniture before or prior to this `auspicious' date. For example; it is considered not auspcious to bring in used furniture from existing home prior to this. But if one purchased new furniture or electrical items; this can be brought into the new home. Note: the above is just a belief. However, to some; this does not apply where you are bringing in e.g. some present clothing or cleaning items to clean or wash the house. I believe there are some pictures you can try searching under the pictures gallery under this website. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jing Jin, Yes, I have encountered the toilet bowl immediately above the main entrance door of several terrace houses in Singapore last year. One estate is in Coporation Drive, Jurong. I have advised the owner to seal up the toilet bowl. He has agreed since there are sufficent toilets in the home. I personally feel that the above is `bad feng shui'. - Based on Shapes and Form School. Please see below:- I agree with you. Ideally, it would be best to have the toilet outside of the home *JOKE* This happened in the past. But we have to be realistic today. So long as the toilet occupies 1 external wall; this would be good and as you mentioned, preferably, it should be above e.g. another toilet or storeroom and not the dinning room or bedroom etc... Please note that the Flying Star chart should take into account the breadwinner's Gua. While other rooms and especially bedroooms should take into consideration the Gua (Kua) number of each family members. For the master bedroom or the living /dinning area or most of the other parts of the house; the binding element of both partners would be good. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, the main concern here is the `T-junction' which is bad Sha Qi. This is quite a fundamental problem and (frankly) in my opinion very hard to cure. Some FS practitioner may advise placing a Ba Gua or cannons aimed at the road. One could perhaps try this. Stand at the main entrance door and check to see if the lamp post slice it. Or through a window. If it does, this is a poison arrow. You should also check the tree trunk does not slice towards the main door area. Yes, the main door can be slanted but you may have to consult a FS practitioner to do it properly i.e. on site and as mentioned by you check the Gua (Kua) etc... In my opinion, the items you had purchased are considered decorative items. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linky, 1. For the 6 small Buddah's place them as you would i.e. decorative items. General locations include the living room or a corner location or in a display shelf / unit. 2. Frankly, in my opinon, there is nothing mystical or special about a three legged-toad. Based on the `belief' or those who sell these items would like their believers to place it facing inwards into the house all the time preferably with a coin/gem in it permanently. The advise given is usually to purchase a dragon headed toad and have it's mouth `full'. Do not remove the coin/gem. And do not rotate it outwards during the night. In my opinon, I feel that it is a decorative item... consider the chip as part of `wear and tear'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jing Jin, I understand your predicament. As much as we would like to avoid shoe rack/shoes facing our main entrance, this may not always be possible since it is immediately outside of the neighbour's house. And is a `convenience' to them. So far, it does not `pose' a threat other than the `Qi' element where one may not be too happy that the qi from the front door. In my opinion, it would be best to close your main entrance door when not in use. You can make use of Qi from your frontage of the house e.g. the living room / kitchen area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chris, In my opinion, a holistic method of analysing a specific unit is to:- 1. Although Suntec City has been `feng shuied' not all `fingers' or areas within the building can be considered to have "exceptional" Feng Shui. 2. This is where, Shapes and Form comes in. Other than offices; if one is looking at locations of activity or e.g. a food outlet; it would be ideal to be located near to the region of the fountain. This is where, in reality most of the restaurants and food court is located. 3. For office complex; one needs to look at it in relation to other `fingers' and also to check on external threats. 4. For the unit on level 28; one can still look at it interms of the centrepoint towards the main entrance door to get the compass direction. The Ba Zi of the people in top positions should be considered. 5. Yes, there will always be differing views from many FS practitioners on the above. 6. In my opinion, since each of the buildings are linked to the lift and entrance; it would (in my opinion) not to take this as the direction of the "main entrance." 7. I would also base more considerations on the Shapes and Form of each finger in relation to the external view. Warmest Regards, Cecil