Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In my opinion, no, halogen lamps are not considered bad. ONly that it has a higher concentration of lighting even if it gives off heat. Many Feng Shui practioners believe that lighting whether it is from a light bulb or halogen lamp is still considered light. To many artificial light is another source of beneficial Qi. Furthermore, there is no impact from its shape because it is small. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If you are considering the Eight House Theory, usually, it is used to find whether the house is suitable to the breadwinner. 2. Please check your compass direction. If your house is between Compass degree = O degrees to 22.4 degrees; then the house is considered a North house. If the compass reading is between 22.5 degrees to 45 degrees then, the house is a North East House. 3. The Eight House is only an indication as to whether the house is suitable or not suitable for you. Other considerations is required under the Eight House. Such as whether the bedroom you are sleeping is also an auspicious sector. 4. The `battle' of whether the house is auspicious has not been won yet. Many other considerations need to be taken into consideration: a. Shapes and Form School has not been taken into consideration yet. There are tons of books on this subject. Or you can view the resource information on www.geomancy.net b. There are other Feng Shui theories available. This depends on whether you want to go further or merely stop at the Eight House and Shapes and Form. There are many materials and messages on other techniques such as Flying Star and Pillars of Destiny. Please use the SEARCH ICON on the top frame if you want to find out more. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, all the messages from this forum will be transferred to the new forum. The messages will be compressed and will have faster search feature plus programming new features to make this forum even more user friendly. I also like to apologise if the search takes a while; especially the Free Advice (General Topics) as there are 1750 messages. The search in the forum will be faster because of compression technology and it can be sent to the external pages (outside of this forum) if we wanted to. As mentioned, in an earlier message the new version has a few fatal flaws and only until it is fixed by the vendor, the new version will not be launched. Like the saying goes " If it ain't broken, don't fix it." We will only `fix' or launch the new version after we are satisfied that it is working 100 percent. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Julie, 1. It is good to first use the Eight House Theory to look at the house in relation to the breadwinner's suitability to the house e.g. what is the intangible force at the main entrance door or any other alternative main doors. Next look at the intangible force at the main entrance door. 2. Under the Shapes and Form School, since you house has four levels, where best particularly the toilets should not be above such areas as the bedroom, kitchen (especially the cooking stove), living room or above the main entrance door. 3. The optional method is to use the Flying Star Theory (which can be applied to all four floors) to check out auspicious and inauspcious sectors. 4. But if you are in a real hurry to find out your wealth area. Since, there seems to be four wealth sectors, you may have the wealth sector x 4 times. If so, and you quickly want to find them out, please visit the web forum and locate this conference:- Wish List / Enhancements / Feeback Your answer is in this Topic: Thank you for allowing every body to share their thoughts and views. Please look for my response. The answer is found under Para 8 and 11. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tam, Thanks for subscribing to the 101 Tips Volume I. Currently, we have differed the launch of our new forum. (Which is an updated version over this present forum but with added enhancments such as open scripting to allow us to program many userful features asked). Once, the vendor has confirmed that all the major bugs had been fixed; we will go ahead to launch the new version of this forum. We will be able to as add useful features like Yesterday's search, faster SEARCH feature then current and lots more. For now, you can make use of the SEARCH feature on this forum if one login to the web forum. To fine tune your search you can type in Kitchen or a string of words to narrow down your search. Most importantly, once we launch the new forum, search will be faster and we will continue to customise the forum to make it easier to use. Thanks to you and many others for the valuable suggestions to improve this forum. We will also be compiling the 101 Tips Volume II and III as soon as possible. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, Most couples are happy with the coming of the Dragon year. To the Chinese, it is considered auspicious to have a child born under the Dragon Year. I mentioned earlier that since this will be a popular year, there will be stiff competition when the child goes to School. Some schools even have to arrange to expand their classes or add an additional class room. One thing about Zi Wei Dou Shu or Chinese Astrology is like it's cousin the Western version of Astrology, it can try to `paint' the story for what is coming but it does not have the ability to provide a solution or cure for an individual. For example, under Pillars of Destiny, if under next year's luck pillar, it is inauspicious, if you know the element involved you can use the Five Elements concept to make full use of it. This is the main difference between Destiny (Pillars) and Chinese Astrology such as the one found at www.lovesigns.net which is popular just like Western Astrology i.e. stars such as Aquarius, Libra etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. A house will not only `show' bad combinations but also a mix of both good and bad combinations. 2. In addition to this, I recently mentioned that even if one has perfect house with excellent Flying star, it also depends on external influences. For example, even if the house has not so good Feng Shui based on say the Flying Star Theory, it also depends on the following:- a. The location where one spents time at. b. The individual's Pillars and Luck Pillars. If these are good for the individual, it changes the luck also. Furthermore, especially if the sector e.g. his/her bedroom are in auspicious sectors. c. Shapes and form is another overriding considerations. The house I am currently staying has a neighbours bungalow which is `entrapped' lower and both sides of the roof is like the profile of two hands bringing in luck to my apartment i.e. whatever luck that `falls' to the house is being moved into my house. Here, the house's Flying Star is considered average but because the Shapes and Form over whelmed the current senario. d. A further example is I recently mentioned that my brother was trying to purchase his new home. In Singapore, houses get `snapped' up quickly. Robert armed himself with his IBM notebook and we did online calculations to determine the best house for him. In addition, the new house he bought has excellent Shapes and Form. His unit is at the Apex of the plot of land and although the house is `triangle' in shape, the Apex is like two hands bring in wealth and his master bedroom is at the Top of the plot of land. Furthermore there are double #7's and the base number is equally auspicious. What is unique is that althought the plot of land is triangle, the floor plan is also triangular which to many would consider `inauspicious' but again this depends. I purchased another housing development and my new house due to be completed also has double #7's and is in my opinion equally auspicious. I do not want to elaborate on this as we still own the house. (I would in this instance like to keep the layout and pictures of the house private.) 3. It is difficult to say whether the same bad incidences will occur again. Take the story of my Grand father and the recent message I replied in response to another user asking about is there houses not `fit' for humans. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, For those who are interested to learn about the Kings and Queens, can for example purchase or rent the show called " The Last Emperor ". I believe the lead actor is John Lone. This show traces the life of the Last Emperor of China. I believe the last king died sometime in 198x (correct me if I am wrong). When the last king set on the throne, he was only a boy. In fact contrary to popular belief, Empress Dowager, during his reign was running the Kingdom and managing the affairs. One reason why their is a rise and fall of empires is attributed to time dimension. A burial site may be auspicious at certain periods but become less auspicious in the next period. Similiarly, one period may be good for the ruler, another period worse off. Someone else, may have good periods, and thus another King may take over the present one. Time dimension is therefore, important in Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my opinion, these two I believe are separate issues. If one believes that there is `tree enegry' than it should be tree energy outside. It should be able to `extend' into the house like that. But high lamps, the higher they are when turned on is regarded as lighting or light energy. As we have read in the forum, lighting is one of the other common Feng Shui `tools' frequently used by Geomancers. To many Geomancers, pictures are also considered `enhancers'. But it is difficult to say how effective they. Usually, the recommendation is something pleasing to the eye. This is quite subjective so, here we treat it of secondary importance (for the moment). The other enhancers are plants or water positions. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Apologise for the inflexibility of the forum to allow for `Yesterday' messages. The current version of the forum cannot allow us to do open scripting or change its features. The new version can but we had checked that it has too many bugs and is very unreliable. We will wait for all the bugs to be fixed and patched before even consider using it. Therefore, once this is done, we will use the latest version and implement lots of user friendly features. Thanks for your kind understanding. Like the saying goes.. `It does not pay to be hasty' and I believe in quality. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Desma, The first thing we need to know is that Feng Shui is about balance. For small objects or items such as a ring, it really does not matter. I usually apply the 33.3 percent ruleset. Where, if the item is not greater than the above either in mass, volume or area, it does not really matter that much. Furthermore, I believe, the sharp corners of the diamond should not pose any problems. A square diamond ring, can be considered of the `Earth' element if we talk interms of its shape and some would consider that it is derived from the earth, it is thus an Earth element. (Square shape represents Earth element). In some other culture perhaps, I am not sure if square diamonds are considered `inasupicious'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It depends on the cirumstances. Usually, those who require free assistance i.e. will be asked to post to conference OFF-SITE Home Audit (for financial or hardship Only) Here we feel we are able to help those in need and at the same time, others can hopefully learn from it. Will be opened to the public. However, the users can if they choose, use anonymous accounts or click as Anonymous. For other consultations, these are private and not shown in the forum. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kate, We will continue to help you. There is a Offsite consultation package of a token sum of US$25.00 cases like yours. Later Robert will help you with the rest. The reason why, I did not go further into the details is that we have analyse your element and strength first, plus do a Flying Star analysis. The above will be combined together with further details you had provided earlier on the `Shapes and Form'. This is because, cures to e.g. neutralise e.g. poision arrows or your interior has to be take into account especially the above. Apologise if I did not mentioned the above first. You are correct to use the curtain to cover the window first. Let us go thru your details carefully first. As mentioned Robert will email you privately soon. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Madan, Grateful if you can elaborate further on: 1. Please check what is the inauspicious intangible force at the bedroom. 2. Is the room close to two sectors e.g. such as North and NE or North and NW or is it only located at the North. 3. Please take note that under the Eight House Theory, one should be more concern if one spents most of the time at the location. Rather than if the location is an inauspicious sector. For example, if it is the disaster location and you are sleeping away from it and closer to a less inauspicious sector or an auspicious sector. This is ok. The Eight House works mostly on the priciple that it has to be `activated' by the individual or an activity. For example, if the death/disaster lines at the main entrance, it is preferred to close it. This is an "activity" function. However, the overriding consideration is if you are using other Feng Shui theories especially the Flying Star. Then, Eight House theory takes a `back sit' to the Flying Star Theory. Other than the various considerations under Eight House. I mentioned recently that the position of the bed etc.. must first confirm to the Shapes and Form School before applying the Eight House Theory. As our discussion only centres on the Eight House, you have to note the above limitations when using the Eight House. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please e-mail to: robert-lee@3dmail.com , we will provide with free credit for "paid " tools ie. a credit for Flying Star and Pillars of Destiny element strength for you to use to help in finding out what's wrong. Don't worry about, the need to shift house. Usually, it can be `cured'. First get the reports. Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, You brought up a very interesting question. My views are as follows:- 1. It has to depend on the quality of the Feng Shui " Master ". Many people simply give themselves title the Master title. Most people who are naive will equate all Masters to be equal. I believe it is best to go to the `root' of the situation by employing a reputable Feng Shui Master/ Practioner either through word of mouth or by their `reputation'. I believe that "You pay for what you get." 2. The best Feng Shui practioners are those who are willing to help others (of course with a fee involved). Contrast this to those who only want to earn money at their expense. Again this is difficult to differentiate if you do not know or have little knowledge of the person. In such a situation, they may not intentionally do you harm but rather, their advise can be damaging. Sometimes leading to even death of a member of the family. 3. If one do not agree with the FS practioner, you have every right not to follow his instructions. Here, sometimes our personal feelings are more `powerful' than the practioners. I suspect here that there is little trust between the two. Warmest Regards, Cecil

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Dear Anon, It is very difficult for me to comment as I really need to see a drawing of it. As an indent can be a large area or narrow etc... This is only to determine whether there is indeed an indent. As for cures, these are limited. For indents there are frankly no `miracle' cures for such `flaws'. Cures differ also if it is a landed property or a flat. For example if it is a landed property, one can do some landscaping to create a profile of the missing corner. Or place a light to brighten up the place. For a flat or apartment, cures are limited to e.g. placing mirrors to `extend' the missing corner. If you can, try to give me a sketch the layout and upload to the forum as I need to see the full layout plan in order to make further comments. Furthermore, placing mirrors also depend on other schools of Feng Shui such as the flying star. If it is an inauspicious sector, placing mirrors may bounce back double the luck. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Thanks very much for your encouraging words. I like to take the opportunity to comment on the following:- 2. I believe that the Internet has opened something never possible before i.e. to share our experiences and learn from it. 3. We all must make this tool work constructively for all of us. 4. I also believe that as more more join this forum, there will always be some with differences in opinion and it is good to share them constructively. 5. Almost every day, there are on average more than 10 persons who joined this forum. Therefore, we seek the understanding of those who have been in this forum for quite sometime to be patient. 6. Some who are new to the forum may not be `firm' believers of Feng Shui and I believe messages may have to be `adjusted' to the question i.e. if the question concerns their Eight House, the answer is tailored to answer that question with reference what is available and applied under that theory or concept unless there are more to learn from other examples. 7. For those who are new to this forum, it is good that you review the resources pages on this website or find out more e.g. from books on Feng Shui. Alternatively, if you do not want to read the forum messages can always do a SEARCH using the forum icon for a specific topic. 8. For those who are new and immediately posts questions like " Where is my wealth corner " or " My date of birth is 12 - 02 - 58 .... please advise me "; should instead do your own homework first before posting these "messages". As this is a moderated forum, such messages may be deleted and not posted to this forum. 9. Optional tools have been developed for this purpose to be accurate / provide complex analysis by taking the chore out of tedious computation. Time is precious and I rather spent time doing more detailed analysis work or doing more research or writing courses. Alternatively, go consult Feng Shui practioner if anyone wants a Quick Fix solution. Or for those who are impatient and prefer to read page by page of books and start doing their enhancements ... no one is stopping them. 10. My answers will depend on the question posed. For example, if it helps more to learn and understand, you will expect a detailed response. 11. But questions such as shown above is too general as there are lots of theories involved. It is not `fair' for me to again and again elaborate on what each theory does for the individual. I believe there are sufficient of these already in this forum. my advise, do a SEARCH. Therefore, for those who do not do their `homework' do not expect homework to be done for them. I still get lots of such "selfish" individuals who only e-mail me privately asking for such advise. I believe, they only want what's good for them only and careless about sharing real life information. If these people do not help themselves first, who is going to help them? 12. It will help a great deal and we can then concentrate on replying to questions that are usually not asked before to help users understand concepts better. This is what progress to the next `higher' level is all about. I hope that above guidelines would be beneficial to all users here. As there are to-date over 8,000 users and growing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is found under the Five element cure's computerised module which analyses in detail with all other elements, I would not elaborate further. One's time should be spent productively. The other point to take note is it also depends on the element of influence for the period. For example, under the Pillars Luck period, if the season `supports' the season of e.g. fire, it will further increase the fire element and create e.g. health or competition at work. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chetan, Thanks for your clarifications. It is good for you to read up on Shapes and Form School Feng Shui. It relates to the positioning of the bed. URL: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/bedroom.htm I believe you should spent sometime going thru the materials on Shapes and Form in the above webpages or get a book on Shapes and Form. This is because, it is more important to take into consideration Shapes and Form and give second priority or be concerned whether your bed should be at north west or south east. Other topics on the website includes the kitchen etc... It is also good for you to look at some of the examples of the eight house at http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house2.htm I believe, it is good for you to read up as much as you can. I know the materials can be overwhelming but it is better to start with a `solid' base. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Berth, Currently, it is difficult to imagine the loft you mentioned. Therefore, I can only provide feedback on certain aspects. 1. A straight staircase to the loft is not as desirable as one with a landing and turns. 2. The higher the vaulted ceiling, the better, but a 20 feet height is ideal. 3. Painting the ceiling like a sky, especially in blue, may result in problems, especially for the breadwinner. 4. If you are concerned about marriage, consider doing a Flying Star chart, especially if the inauspicious sector is in your bedroom. 5. Having a window in the house is good, and it's acceptable to place a curtain. Congratulations on your new home and best wishes to you and your family! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This depends on the country they stay. I believe that nowadays in China, the incident of pet dogs got stolen is minimal. Mostly, these are stray dogs where some mainland Chinese catch and eat. Otherwise, there are few exotic shops that trade in or buy dog meat. The Shitzu (I hope I spelt correctly) this intelligent dog `originated' from China. In my country, you will be surprised to learn that many are prepared to buy expensive imported pedigree dogs as pets. Dogs are not openly eated here. In Singapore, the Malay race, instead do not rear dogs at all because they find them dirty. Nor do they eat pork as they felt that this is a `dirty' animal. In other countries like Taiwan etc... rearing dogs are very common. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tam, 1. For the kitchen, even in Traditional Feng Shui practise, there are many `controversies' relating to the location of the stove. And even confusion over the stove or on the entire Kitchen. 2. One of the reasons is because there is (no where in the house) that has the two water and fire elements `close by'. Please see below:- A. Some practioners say that the Kitchen (plus stove) should be the auspicious sector for the breadwinner. Some say that it should be more important for it to be the auspicious sector for the spouse (who uses the kitchen). It is not wrong for some practioners to say that the stove can be at an inauspicious sector as it burns the inauspicious intangible force. An opposing view is that the stove should be at an auspicious sector as this is the location where we cook. Both sides can argue on and on. In my opinion, the general agreement is that and mentioned widely is that one has to `look out ' for the knobs. The neutral position is one where it faces the ceiling. If not, it should normally face inwards (from the main entrance door). Facing inside the house instead of facing outwards. My opinion is that as we can understand from the Eight House theory is that the location one spents most time should be an auspicious sector. Under the Eight House Theory, it is thus less important that the kitchen is an inauspicious for the breadwinner if he/she does not spent some time there e.g. cooking a meal. Furthermore, from many past audits and experience, I found that there are few problems or cures required in the kitchen. Far more problems are created elsewhere. If you know what I mean. Such as poision arrows aimed at a house, bad flying star numbers etc... Given so many Feng Shui and related cross references, the kitchen is less of a problem today. More importantly, keep the water position away (if possible) or have a space between the stove and the frige or basin. In addition, more importanly, the stove has to have a backing or solid wall. No windows. I have covered `most' of this above. Warmest Regards, Cecil