Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, To be frank, it is quite difficult for me to give a definite answer as to whether it is Ok to paint the inside red. This is because, in a FS audit, many considerations are taken into consideration. If a deeper analysis is not required, then, perhaps, one may have to rely on one's six sense or ask family members for their comments. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sarita, So far, I have not come across any problem related to a red fridge on its effect on water. Black represent the water element. Therefore, on the exterior, it represents the water element. Even internally, it is it is also filled with water. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sarita, 1. Currently, in my opinion, the most popular concept that is floating in the internet and around the world is the Eight Aspirations concept. 2. This concept, is second (in popularity) to the Eight House Theory. 3. The difference between the Eight House Theory and the Eight Aspirations is that at least, the Eight House Theory is personalised to an individual. Contrast this to the Eight Aspirations or also commonly known as Life Associations/Aspirations. 4. I feel that the major flaw with the Eight Aspiration concept is that it is not personalised to anyone. If we look carefully at all the major theories; they are infact `customised to':- 4.1. Either the person (Eight House Theory); 4.2. Customized to the house i.e. Birth chart of the house/office (Flying Star Theory). 5. Even the `humble' Shapes and Forms is also `customised' to a house. For example, no two houses are alike. 6. And some houses may have a poison arrowed aimed at it. While the neighbour's house may not. Thus, even under the Shapes and Forms, each situation facing a house is not exactly the same. 7. It is because of the fact that each Gua (Kua) has it's own characteristics and nothing else. 8. The Eight Aspirations concept therefore aspire many especially book authors to capitalise on how easy to write a book on it. For example, for many of us, with some or little imagination, we can try to complete a book on Eight Aspirations easily. The chapters start as ... Chapter 1: What is the Eight Aspriations concept. Chapter 2: Your career at North. Therefore, enhance, enhance this sector with everything related to career... Chapter 3: Your romance. Place a family photo etc... at your romance sector 9. The above seems too easy and even `Fixed Template' marketing ploys have come up like the *Black Hat Sect's" template. For those who have visited such sites, can see descriptions like, your " X " sector is at the SW of your main door. Sounds to easy. 10. Therefore, I personally feel that the Eight Aspirations concept is too general to be of any use or purpose. Other than to make book authors or marketing / sellers of products extremely happy - at our expense. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. You can hang 6 metal coins to counter the #2 #3 & 5 combination. Normally, it is hang and not hidden from view. Once, this is done, the East room should be considered `neutralised'. Only thing is to check the yearly Flying star for especially the 5 & 2's at this sector. And for those who want to go deeper can look at the monthly stars for the year to see if no 5 & 2 coincide with it. Anyway, with the 6 coins, it would overall be sufficient to cure. Unless, there are year #5 and month #5 for a specific period. In such a situation, it is strongly recommended to use `moving' metal e.g. a grandfather clock i.e. with brass movement or a 6 rod brass/copper wind chime. Where the metal is constantly used to hammer down the #5 bad yellow (earth). 2. For the bedrooms, so long as the above is neutralised under Flying Star, you can look at how best to place the beds for both your children based on Shapes & Forms and Eight House concept. Warmest Regards, Cecil

YES / NO? .....

I am a weak-wood person and I NEED lots of this....

This location is indeed an ideal place for the fish-tank! Sssssh! Don't let others know about it!

In Feng Shui, it is better to find out what's wrong FIRST. Here `plug the leak' that could have `leaked' our "Health, Happiness or Wealth'. Only after doing so, then, go get your enhancers!

Dear Leanne, In my opinion, your question is too general. To learn more you could either: 1. Purchase some starter books on Feng Shui. Majority of these books are of the Shapes and Form Feng Shui. It is best to apply either " Traditional Feng Shui " or " 9 Star-Ki " Feng Shui. I would sincerely recommend you not to touch any resources associated with "Black Hat Tantaric Sect" in short: BTB or books associated with `Lin Yun'. 2. You can also browse thru the Free resources in this forum where, it involves real people and real situations or if u have the time to go thru some of the resources at Geomancy.net. Best Wishes on your pursuit of Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Please see attached file with my comments. 1. Mountain star(s) if found should only be activated at the back of the house. 2. It cannot be activated if say, there is a window or at sliding door(s) or door(s). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Colors for me.... Oops!..

I often receive enquires to this question....

Dear Tammie, Please see below:- As mentioned in my forum message; priority should be given (where possible) for your son to spent time at a good sector; first. After this is `satifisfied' then, it is nice to have him face e.g. his education direction NE. Thus, facing NE is secondary or less important then spending good time at a good sector - Under the Eight House Theory. But if the sector is not as good; then, one can still try to face NE. But this is as mentioned - of secondary importance. It is recommended that one understands the aim or purpose of the theory that you are currently using. The aim of Eight House theory is: 1. Find out how suitable e.g. the house is to the breadwinner. 2. It is good to SPENT time at a good sector. 3. It is NICE to have one face a good direction but this has to first take into consideration the Shapes and Form of the bedroom and Para 2 above. Unfortunately, no-where under the Eight House theory is there any mention that it can be used as a cure. Thus each Feng Shui concept must be understood in their perspective. Here, it is like trying to squeeze out something (magic) out of a theory that does what it says it does only. It is similar to a child who may be considered an average child. And we as parents may instead want to expect more out of the child. If you are the breadwinner, one can say that the house especially if the `Excellent' is the intangible force - imply that the house is suitable to you. However, this is only considering one aspect of Feng Shui e.g. Eight House Theory. Usually, many of us, may perhaps, come to expect more than what a single Feng Shui concept can do... and if it does not offer a solution; does not necessary mean that e.g. it is a failure or failed theory or that Feng Shui cannot work properly. For those who are also reading this message, it is good to take note again of the following:- The three steps:- Step 1: Always find out what is the aim or purpose of a concept, theory or idea. Every concept, theory or idea must have an aim or purpose. Step 2: What is it's strengths. From here, we can then understand what it is useful for. Step 3: What is it's weakness. Here, I mentioned that by understanding this question about the concept/theory... we can then `take pity' on the concept/theory and NOT squeeze in vain - what is has never been expected to perform. I hope forum members, do remember to look at all concepts and ideas based on these simple steps and you are on the way to practising good `wholesome' or logical (many times) commonsense approach to Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Max, 1. Recently, there has been a few postings with regards to the `conflicting' information provided by e.g. Flying Star Feng Shui vs Eight House Theory. 2. I like to elaborate that; there is no conflicting information on either the Flying Star Feng Shui nor the Eight House Theory. 3. Here in lies what I have suggested a THREE-Step approach to find out: 3.1 What is the aim or purpose of each theory? If one knows the aim of each of this theory, one would then not be confused or feel that the information provided by e.g. Flying Star or Eight house CAN be contradictory. 3.2 What are the strengths and 3.3 What are the weakness of the theory or concept. 4. In a few recent messages, I have mentioned that:- 4.1 The Eight House theory is about How much time one spents at a sector. For example, if under the Eight House theory if a particular sector has the intangible force of `Health' at that sector; then, this is specific to the person. Well and fine if the person can spent more time in this sector. 4.2 As mentioned, the sector is INDIVIDUAL self specific. Thus, for example if the sector is inauspicious for the spouse or e.g. his `Disaster' sector; then it is best that this is not his bedroom as this is not a good sector for him to SPENT time at that sector. 4.3 Thus, the Eight House theory (other than the main entrance door is auspicious or not for the individual; it alsorevolves around e.g. TIME SPENT at a specific sector. 5. The Flying Star Feng Shui is about analysing THE BIRTH CHART of the house. 6. Therefore, there is a difference between " Time Spent " for an INDIVIDUAL under Eight House vs Flying Star (which is all about the Birth Chart of the house). 7. Thus, I hope, you and other members can hopefully understand that we should if possible try to understand the purpose of each theory. 8. In a Flying Star chart, for example a 20 year Flying Star chart when a sector is considered e.g. good or auspicious, it simply means that the BIRTH CHART at this sector is good. Therefore, there is no need for any cures or neutralising agent here. Thus, it can be good or auspicious under Flying Star but for an INDIVIDUAL (applying Eight House Theory) it need not necessary mean that this is a good sector for him/her to SPENT time at. I hope the above clarifies your doubt. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Can Feng Shui help to sell a house?

Dear Tammie, Please see below:- It is not advisable to place a small wash basin facing the stove unless this sector is at the South compass direction. For example if your kitchen and stove is at the south compass direction or around 180 degrees direction; it is still acceptable to place the stove there. It is also still acceptable if the kitchen and stove is at the East or South-East - wood element sectors. If the kitchen and stove is at North, this is not advisable as it is said that the warmth cannot be retained. This is still acceptable. Where possible, it is more important that when one stands at the main entrance looking inwards, the windows facing directly the main door should be closed. This is so that qi does not flow in a straight line e.g. flow from the main entrance (in a straight) line out of the house. Even say, if you are considered an Earth person - there is a vast difference between a strong earth or weak earth person. The enhancement can go both ways and sway drastically between a weak or strong person. Under the Eight House theory, you should give the following priority:- 1. Top priority is to have your son study (preferably) at a good sector. 2. Only if condition 1 is satisfied, and it is certainly `nice to have' say your son sit with his face (facing a good direction). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, 1. If you have a sketch of your house and where are the locations; the report mentioned that there is a mountain star, you can let me have a look. 2. I will certainly be most happy to indicate which mountain star that can be activated. 3. I will not go thru your analysis below if you can do the above first. (If it is no problem with u, else, do let me know. 4. How to activate the mountain star? Please note that it is best to avoid activating mountain stars (particularly) at the frontage of the house. At the frontage of the house, these are areas where water star(s) should be activated. Water stars usually more to #1 and #7. 5. We can use the Three-step approach to understand Mountain Star:- Step 1. What is the purpose of the mountain star? If we look at the Four Symbolic Animals concept: Mountain refers to the tortise or solid backing. Thus, it is good to place a mountain behind the house (for solid backing or support). The clue here is (at the back) of the house. Step 2. What is it's strength? It can help to further enhance the mountain or symbolically, add stronger support to the mountain. Step 3. What is it's weakness? It must never be used at the frontage of the house! Here, water stars should be activated. 6. Final understanding:- Even if there is a mountain star, it must not be activated a the front of the house. Imagine, even if there is a mountain star at the main entrance or living room area or areas that require clear space - one must not place a mountain to BLOCK our path. Else this is considered an obstacle at the front. 7. It is best to place the mountain object (or immovable mass) at the back wall or at the back door area of the house. Only then can we activately use it to enhance the back of the house. For those who live in two level houses, it would be best to place the mountain object at the back of the ground level of the house. Thus at the second storey, it is not necessary to do so. 8. Objects used for mountain star include paper weights such as a brass or bronze tortise. Or any solid object (even a red brick) or anything immovable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peck Wun, 1. Once a person had already purchased a house, there is nothing much under the Eight House that can be used as a cure. 2. The consolation for you is that in terms of the house facing, and based on your information, it is considered a good house. Although the bedroom's may not be suitable. 3. As you have not mentioned who is the breadwinner; it would be best for the breadwinner to occupy the master bedroom. 4. Here, who ever contributes most or paying for the house should therefore, occupy the master bedroom. Frankly, in order for a family to get the best out of your house; the ideal situation is to do a full audit of the house and for the individual family members. This is the best recommendation. The rationale here is that there are many concepts/rulesets and some of them are as follows:- 1. Shapes and Form (external and internal environment). Here, the strengths and weakness; opportunities and threats ( S.W.O.T) has to be looked at for the home. 2. Compass School Feng Shui. 3. Ba Zi (Pillars of Destiny). The above are in my opinion, the best way to analyse a home and family members. In my opinion, it is good or ideal for the breadwinner to have a suitable facing main door (first priority). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Thanks for taking the time to share with us your personal experience with your house number. Yes, you correctly used #0-3066 and not #3066-0 for the Flying Star house report. Even thou it is meant more for apartments, one can still basically use it for level house. Anyone one has other experience, feel free to share with us. As we can learn from each other:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Adrienne, 1. Under the Compass School of Feng Shui (both Eight House and Flying Star); there will be situations where two rooms may share one sector. 2. And this is quite common. Thus, if it is the Eight House theory (East/West group) of persons; if this is the bedroom, then, the bed can be situated at any of the two rooms especially if it is an auspicious sector where the bed can be placed in one or the other room. 3. Please note that this is the common experience as not all homes are aligned perfectly e.g. north--south or east--west alignment. And many times, one gua can be in two rooms. 4. Anyone using this site, for example must throw away " fixed template " associated with *Black Hat Sect* BTB where, I believe, each room or sector does not have this situation occuring. Anyway, I have never seen or associated with BTB stuffs so correct me if I am wrong. If one is using the other Compass School FS method i.e. Flying Star than, depending on the nature of imbalance. How the same sector falls into two rooms may need to either place one `cure' in one room or two cures depending on severity or non-severity of the problem. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Manoj, I would strongly recommend a Three-step approach in understanding not just e.g. the Eight House Theory; the Flying Star Theory but any other concepts or theories. As an example of the Three-step approach we first find out what the Flying Star Theory is: 1. The purpose of the Flying Star chart is plot out the `Birth Chart' of a house. Here, we must know when the house was `born'. 1.1 We should also find out it's strength and weakness. 1.2 For example, one of it's strength is that not only it can plot out the birth chart of a house, it can help to diagnose and neutralise the house or problems associated with the house. As the common denominator is based on the Five elements concept. Perhaps, you can do some homework and find out what it's weakness is. 2. What about the purpose (aim) of the Eight House Theory? In general it is to find out how suitable the house is to the breadwinner. And it's strength is to see which sectors are good sectors for someone to SPENT time at. If one does not SPENT time at a sector, it really does not matter if this is an auspicious or bad sector. 3. Once we know the purpose of each theory or concept; then we should be able to know what it can or cannot do. For example, as mentioned under Para 2, even if the sector is auspicious or inauspicious; under the Eight house theory one has to SPENT time at that sector. For the Flying Star theory, it helps to diagnose whether there is any imbalance at a sector. For example, if there is an imbalance found under the Flying Star theory, one must try to neutralise Sha qi at that sector. After, one does that, this sector is said to be neutralised. You can do anything you want at that sector or spent good time there if this is a good sector under the Eight House theory. Therefore, it is good to evaluate each concept or theory by looking at: Step 1: What is it's purpose or aim? From this set, we can then have an idea what that theory or concept is about. For example: Flying Star is about birth chart of the house. For example: Eight House is about suitability of the hosue to the person. Next, examine Step 2: what is it's strength and next, examine Step 3: what is it's weakness. By doing all these, I believe, if we know the aim or purpose, we will not get confused with the whole thing about Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rosemary, Please write privately to support@geomancy.net especially so that we can credit you with the Pillars of Destiny (new yearly report) to help you further understand what is in store for this year. In particular, do pay attention to the Luck period whether it is auspicious or not. If not, there is an advise on which element you can use. If you require further advise after you have generated the report, please let us know. As currently, given that you are a strong wood person; without reference to the current luck period - it is a difficult to give you a more exact advice. I am not sure if you have the Paid Flying Star report. If not, we would credit you with one. Here, if you may need to do some homework i.e. find out the main entrance door direction. Which is required for the Flying Star analysis. Under the Flying Star report, do pay attention to any sectors that have legal entanglements. You can certainly count on Robert and myself and I believe many members of this forum to pray for you also. Stay strong! And take care of yourself! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Further to my earlier comments:- On a professional level using Compass School Feng Shui:- There may be a possibility of an inauspicious if the particular sector happens to fall under the " Legal entanglement " sector of the Flying Star Theory. Worse of all, if there is a combination of two bad stars e.g. #2 and #3. Here, it is best to keep that particular sector QUIET. Therefore, if this sector happens to require `quiet'; a vehicle moving in and out of this sector may lead to legal implications. Thus, there are many considerations to take note of. Thanks for your summary of the key-points I had mentioned earlier on `holistic' Feng Shui. This is a good or sterling example; why, it is more crucial to use a `holistic' approach towards Feng Shui. By doing so, we can then cover, not just a myopic view but by using all known theories; and knowing their aims and purpose, set to approach any situation `wisely'. Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. This is the rationale why I do not favour or like one line questions some users posted here. For example: a question like: Tell me about my fortune. Without doing holistic Feng Shui (assuming to diagnose any problems)... Therefore, I usually leave such questions `unanswered'.

Dear Hoa Luong, Please see below:- Yes, it is easy to confirm that point A is considered the center-point of your house. (See attached confirmation sketch). Since the house number is in place, there is really not much else to make it as the main entrance door. As mentioned earlier, point A is the correct centrepoint. (and confirmed by the attached sketch - not available if one uses the mailing list option - must login to web forum). I am glad that you found Geomancy.net useful:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Please see below:- I am glad that you found the resources onn this website useful. Yes, in many instances, some of the more `modern' Feng Shui concepts use commonsense approach. For example, a bedroom above the garage is quite similar to the concept of the bedroom above the kitchen (in some ways): 1. It is similar because, it was felt that in case a vehicle `caught fire' the flames would rise into the bedroom. As we all know, unless it is a deliberate attempt or arson; the chance of a stationary vehicle catching fire is rare. 2. Concept that there is empty space below e.g. the master bedroom. With modern construction methods and properly supervised stage(s) of construction; assuming that the house has been properly certified by a competent consultant to ensure that it can withstand the normal weight of loading on the columns; there should no longer be an issue of such a structure ever collapsing. If the above are addressed properly, I feel that this should be fine. Although in the Flying Star Theory for Highrise building; each level is said to have a different influence of Qi. For those who are interested to find out what is the significance of your flat or apartment on the different levels; feel free to use the Free Flying Star Highrise Building report at http://www.geomancy-online.com Warmest Regards, Cecil