Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, If one has a recurrent medical problem, it would be advisable to do a Flying Star analysis, to find out further if one is really sleeping under a sickness or misfortune sector. If there is a sickness sector, usually the appropriate cure, should reduce the problem or eliminate it. This is because, the Eight House, cannot tell you about it even it happens to be one of your good sectors under this theory. As for a magnetic pad, it would depend on the nature of the magnetic properties (intensity) and the claims made by the producer of it. If the `claim' is that it can cure arthritis but after sometime, you still have this problem, or instead, giving other problems, then, you may have to consider if it does/does not help. Usually, the effects are not visible, and relatively little is known of it so, it would be difficult to comment on. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, we have conducted at least greater than 9,000 Feng Shui audits based on the influence on China timing. We still feel that this is accurate for the following reasons: 1. Many Masters use Pillars of Destiny use only the Year, Month, Day and Time of birth. Furthermore, time of birth can even be left out if not known. 2. Some people give the false notion that it must be based on GMT time. But GMT time even has been changed in 1980 or other periods for some countries. 3. Chinese timing is based on two hourly timings unlike the 1 hour time we are used to. 4. Even if we want to consider latitude, we must also consider longitude in such a senario where GMT time is used. 5. Thus what I believe, is that basing on GMT time looks great or more advanced than say simply using just the Year, Month, Day and Time of birth. 6. Another view point is that if we consider time zone, then, you may have to consider the country, specific location you are born in. Sometimes Even Pillars of Destiny authors like Raymond Lo, does not factor in `GMT'. There are many many more traditional practitioners who do not use "GMT". It is those who do not know much about how `GMT' is properly implemented that wants to make it look so sophisticated and perhaps impress. But, impressions are superficial and if we see fit, we could easily have done it. But only do things for a specific reason. Since we are able to come up with a sophisticated system, we can easily add it in but do not want to do so, because, this is as mentioned above, not appropriate. For those who add GMT, it is not simply like running the time zone just like the Windows 95 program, click on your time zone, and there, you go, your time etc.. changed to what is perceived `correct'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. No usually, the garage should be left out as it is not a `living' space. 2. If the house has separate owners, it is best that it can be differentiated. And readings can be taken for each apartment. For the shape of the house, one can treat it as a whole apartment when doing the Shapes and Form analysis. One can thus do an environmental scanning for the landscape, the site and the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Yes, if there are two 5th months, both months are treated `like' two 5th months. However, in modern times, one would only celebrate the Lunar bithday once or other festivities. For example, if the Dragon Boat festival falls on two intercalary months, usually the `FIRST' occassion is celebrated. Although, one can celebrate the two dates are they are equally considered the same month. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This picture was taken today (6 June 2000) of the Fortredale. On this side of the building (there are two sides), at the higher floors it shows only one unit being occupied. In a city like Singapore, where apartments are snapped up the moment they are `sold', there seems to be few take up (actually staying) in these apartments. Earlier, I mentioned that the windows of this apartment are not conducive for a humid and hot city like Singapore. In fact, most Singaporeans have also, I believe found it not `practical' to stay in. In my opinion, the curtains in the apartment shown, looks `make-shift', and (unfortunately) reminds one of a refugee camp. This recent picture (Please wait...loading.. size 103K):- Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, As promised, I took a picture (front and back) of Nine Chinese figurines in my personal collection deplicting the various poses and `items' carried by Nine `old people'. Shall we call them sages:) By the way, 9 represents longevity for the Chinese. Please wait.. loading image: 1st Picture size: 193K Above: Notice the different poses and type of items carried by some of the old `sages'. Please wait.. loading image: 2nd Picture size: 148K Above: Notice the different poses and positions of their hand.

Dear Kumari, 1. Based on the Eight House Theory, it is good to study, by sitting facing a good direction. 2. In the Flying Star, there is a education sector but this is difficult to determine given the small room you have. 3. Under the `penmanship peak' theory, one could place a `Pagoda' figurine on the right side of the study table. Best wishes in your studies:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. In Feng Shui calculations, there are times that one must not calculate a chart especially for the Feng Shui practitioner. As this has an impact or consequences on the practitioner. Some FS practitioners are not aware of this. It would be mentioned in the upcoming Flying Star course. 2. It is thus not so much of psyhic draining although it can. But the concequences is an impact on the practitioner. This is why, I do not offer to do manual calculations (as I do not want to always refer to check on the bad days to do it). Since, the computations are done not by a human, perhaps, once a while, if the harddisk crash, you know, the PC has had a bad encounter:) *JOKE* 3. I hope many will understand why, there are things that we do, and do for a good reason. Or things that we do, we do to avoid. I understand, a few FS practitioners have got into problems with manual calculations. Perhaps, this is an undocumented health hazard in the Feng Shui `businesness'? The next time you see me not replying to a question for sometime, perhaps, it may be due to the fact that I looked at a date and found it inauspcious to answer the question:) Erh.. this one a *JOKE* Most probably I may have missed the question.. Hee... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jezamine, 1. Under Pillars of Destiny, one should look at the final element. This `final element' is based on the analysis of all your elements to come up with the main element that you are. And either weak or strong. 2. An analysis would have taken care of whether you lack wood or water. It may not necessary be the element you are lacking but like you mentioned, it may e.g. be other element. 3. It is best to determine the proper element and strength rather than make a guess as there is a difference between e.g. weak fire or strong fire. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. More importantly, the centre of the house would be a major consideration. The impact at the middle of the roof, should not be an issue here. 2. In my opinion, you can still place this unit so long as it is on one side of the roof (centrally is acceptable) where possible try to `balance' it equally between the side of the roof. 3. The centrepoint concept applies more towards the interior of the home where centrepoint preferably is clear space. 4. For the roof, so long as your roof is symmetrical, this additional object should not have an impact. Where possible, the piping should not `drip' down to the centrepoint of the house (as this would not be good). It should run into the roof, and to a side. However, you should make sure that there should not be any leaks (later on) dripping to the centrepoint. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Daniel, Glad to see you around. 1. 25 computers is indeed alot in a concentrated `classroom'. 2. The best objects are still real plants. This is so far the `best' neutralising element but may not be practical to be implemented. Wishing you all the best in your studies:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Helen, 1. From your email address, I noticed that you are from Singapore. You should not have a problem finding a Feng Shui practitioner in Singapore. However, I understand that some FS practitioners in Singapore practise Shapes and Form plus the Eight House only. 2. Ideally, you should get a Feng Shui practitioner where possible skilled in at least the three key areas: 2.1 Shapes and Form 2.2 Eight House 2.3 Flying Star Para 2.1 is important as Feng Shui audit cannot be done in isolation. This is where some FS practitioners simply go into e.g. Flying Star and `nothing else'. If you have noticed there are many `live' examples of users here who, may have Shapes and Form School problems e.g. poison arrows pointed at their main door etc... So tackling one area does not mean that simply means that the `problem' is solved. 3. The key essence here is also to get word-of-mouth recommendation if possible. 4. In my opinion, having read the various `occupations', it is interesting to note that in one interpretation, a weak wood is a `good candidate'of being a good FS practitioner who can develop their `sixth sense'. I am not saying that others are not but this is one of the `interpretations'. Perhaps, other `weak' persons could do equally. 5. Each Feng Shui theory has a specific purpose. It also has its advantage and limitations. It is by understanding fully what each theory can and cannot do, can a true practitioner help others fully. 6. Another interesting thing to note is that there are certain days that a Feng Shui practitioner should not do `calculations' as it can affect them. That is why, we have on this site, computerised it so that the impact will not on us. This is another reason why, I would rather concentrate on analysis portion. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cheui May, 1. Thanks for sharing with us your personal information. 2. Yes, ideally your name should have `metal' or `water' element in it. The simplest form of water is `Shui' or the Feng `Shui''s water character. In fact, this is what my elder brother has in his `last' name. As there are various pronounciation e.g. in dialect, e.g. `Chwee', `Chooi' etc... what is more important is the Mandarin `Shui' used. Please see below:- For a `traditional' Chinese person especially the middle or higher income, would essentially make sure that the name matches the person's Ba Zhi or Pillars of Destiny. I know of many people who have changed names and had done well. But of course, the best is still one that is given from birth. Yes, Pillars of Destiny is the cornerstone and for example when each of us was born, my grand father would `run' to a geomancer and get our Pillars of Destiny done. As I did not lack any element, my last name has a `Tiong' or center or balance. One can also classify the number of strokes as odd or even and this comes under either Yin or Yang also. Ideally, you should not have jade or earth in your name. It would do with `Shui' in it to increase your water element. Alternatively `metal' in one of your names. I truly believe in the above. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cheui May, It is not necessary to keep the plants. But if you want to, it is still acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kwek Beng, 1. The reason for the two additional pillars House of Conception and House of Life is to give a more accurate analysis taking into account 4 more elements (x 2 stems and 2 branches). 2. The reading taking after analysing the House of Conception and House of Life should be considered instead of the `simpler' 4 pillar. Thus, you should take yourself as a weak metal. 3. Another rationale for this two extra `pillars' is because, only with these extra elements that combinations e.g. triple combinations may result if it occurs. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Chinese food can be classified under Yin or Yang. This can even be further classified into one of the five elements based on taste. Generally, Yin foods are `softer' such as through boiling, steaming etc... Yang foods are fried etc... Chinese food especially in the rural areas are often preserved. For example, lettuce or cabbage is preserved for winter time. As food cannot be kept for too long without spoilage. Thus Chinese do have lots of preserved food such as Chinese susage, pork etc.... But this is not much a choice as food is scarce especially in the country side. This does not mean that they eat `preserved' food all the time. Only during the cold seasons where food cannot be grown. Those who stay in cities differ from the above as food is plentiful. The best way to understand Chinese food is to go to a local Chinese food outlet or supermarket if there is one in your country. You can browse thru the canned food and usually, some of these were `canned' while such food were plentiful. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, the foundation of Chinese belief is to take care of their elders. It is also due to `Confucianism' or teachings on respect for the elders. Thus `filial piety' is prevalent in Chinese society. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The most common statues of `old people' is the Fu Lu Shou Statute. Here, you can see the deity of `Longevity' holding a `peach'. Other than these, there are other Chinese `old' person's figurines. I have a collection of `old persons' with various poses will try to take photos of these and post in the forum. In my opinion, it is not `bad' nor inauspicious to display such figurines. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thus, when one is born, he/she is already 1 year old! In olden days, even now, we still consider ourselves + 1 to our birthday. But due to government reports and Identity cards etc... we have to show our true age (western age). No, this is not true. We are proud to celebrate birthdays. Especially of the elderly. For the elderly, special dishes especially in the restaurant include: 1. "Long noodles". Noodles that are long (uncut) as long as possible to signify longevity. 2. Peach shaped loaves of bread. It is common to find this bread served for an elder's birthday. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, The best cure (only cure) is to repaint the roof. The `blue roof effect' is gradual and will bring difficulty especially to the breadwinner. There will be many stumbling block. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alex, Frankly, I am not familiar with the Feng Shui consultants in Tokyo. Are there in the yellow pages or `word of mouth.' Usually, quite alot of Feng Shui practitioners I understand in Japan uses 9-Star Ki (both popular in UK also). As mentioned, 9-Star Ki and Traditional Feng Shui (or Flying Star is identical). However, the way it is done differs and thus, it is not advisable to `mix' the two as you may get different results. Either you follow 9-Star Ki or Flying Star. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Alex, 1. Under the Eight Aspiration or Life/Eight Associations concept, the Trigram at South West signifies `romance'. Unfortunately, the implication is that it is universally aplicable to everyone i.e. for 1 person, a dozen person, 100,000 persons, 1 million, 1 billion etc... 2. Usually, it is so `universal', and considered applicable to "everyone", it becomes statistically not workable for people, the more, more of us use it. 3. Even theories based on Shapes and Form are `personalised' to a house. For example, not all houses are at a cul-de-sac. Thus not influenced by such factors. Similarly, only houses with poison arrows aimed at it, needs a `cure'. 4. Thus based on the above reasoning, not all South West sector can be considered the `romance sector'. I have mentioned in a recent forum message that under the Flying Star theory, it has also it's interpretation of `romance' sector. 5. I believe the book that recommends that the romance corner is to walk to the further right corner, (I suspect) is not a vaild Traditional Feng Shui book. 6. So where do you go from here? Feng Shui is a holistic approach involving many theories. In my opinion, many have taken the wrong approach in trying to `concentrate' hard on just a "sector". Instead, it is like health, one should instead keep an all round fitness, not just develop muscles on one arm. Here, what is the use of flabby stomach, heavy legs etc... 7. For the house, I entioned in a recent message that it is like a ship. If there are small holes in the ship, one should not instead dress up the top. Eventually, if the small hole is not plugged, the ship will sink and the captain will sink with it. It is thus always best to do a full Feng Shui audit and do it rite:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Ideally, based on Shapes and Form Feng Shui, the kitchen, door where possible should not be next to the main door. 2. In the above situation, try to have the stove face in the house `to keep the warm' in. Yes, it is not bad an idea to hang a curtain cloth here. As Qi can still move in and out but slowed down. Where possible close the toilet door when not in use. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear GoldenDragon, 1. Under the Shapes and Form School 1.1 Do not place the table on an `island'. Where best, it should have the support of a wall. 1.2 For the office, it is best to be located in a room in the house (with sufficient natural lighting where possible). Avoid a `dark room'. 2. Under the Eight House Theory 2.1 It should be a location with good intangible force for yourself. Avoid having it at an inauspicious sector. 2.2 Of secondary importance: see if you can sit facing a good direction. The above are general guidelines without taking into consideration the Flying Star theory. If the Flying Star theory is considered, one can try to locate it at one's good Eight House plus if possible a good Flying Star sector. More importantly, even if it is a good sector, there may be an imbalance of elements. Try to neutralise it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, China is a very vast country and as many of the citizens are living in the country side, and agriculture is their stable, they are more inclinded to living a `clean' life. It is only in the cities or areas designated with factories that need more of these control. But, we seldom hear of the need for environmental protection as China is endowed with huge resources. For example, they have huge dams to generate electricity etc... In my opinion, I believe China can be considered a `peaceful' country also. It is more fearful of being exploited by foreigners. If one looks at the history of China, when the Qing Empire was ravaged with `foreigners' out to `exploit' the country etc... For example, one has never heard of the Chinese, conquering outside its teritories. But rather, in contrast, one sees, countries like Japan, making an attempt in the past. (I am not saying this because I am a Chinese myself, but if one looks closely at history, trade with the world is what China does very well). Chinese sailors have in some history books ventured to the other part of the world. The famous Silk route, between India and China is another. Warmest Regards, Cecil