Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In the past, arranged marriages are very common. Couples were even paired up as young as 12 years and below. From my personal opinion, I have seen many cases of arranged marriages that are successful. I have yet to see any ended in divorce (so far). Perhaps, because, divorce is a `taboo' and a `shame'. In the past, even if the wife was severely beaten or `ill' treated by (more so by their in-laws) she still patiently `waits' or attends to her husband. Nowadays, as more and more Chinese ladies enter the workforce, are pretty modernized and the divorce rate can match the statistics of any other western countries. More... For the Chinese, usually when the girl marries the man, she has to `marry in' to her husband's family. And with extended family, her life thus would also depend on the treatment of her mother-in-laws. For the Malays (who are usually muslims), it is different. When a Malay girl gets married, her husband moves in with the wife's family. Perhaps, this way, because of she lives with her own mother, she would usually not face the above. I am not saying that all Chinese girls are `ill treated' by their in-laws, but there are some who are less fortunate. Nowadays, many would rather stay on their own. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The official Chinese site is: http://english.china.com/cdc/en/travel/0,1020,0,00.html Yes, tourists are allowed to visit China. In fact, China which has a 5,000 year culture is worth the visit if one is `young'. This is because, it is more advantages to visit China on `two feet' (or legs) than on a wheel chair as walking is part of the `thrill'. The only major complaint is the toilet facilites or `lack of it'. If one is interested one can visit Guilin, the beautiful landscapes where the Shapes and Form Feng Shui was said to have originated. There are many many more cultural and historical sites available... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You will be surprised to learn that there are equal amounts of Chinese women priests. These priests (depending on their denomination) some wear greyish or `pastel sky blue' clothings. They have their own temples and live a life of celebracy similiar to (the Catholics: Fathers and Sisters). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. Your observations are to the `point':) 2. If it is a Chinese restaurant, two lion white statues as those commonly seen on both sides of the main entrance door would be good. 3. More importantly, you have pointed out that the frontage (clear space has been hindered by the 25 storey building. 4. You are correct to say, that one method would be to use neon lighting here. This would certainly create a more `yang' environment. 5. Currently, Shapes and Form can in my opinion, provide a quantum leap first. 6. For the `breadwinner/owner', if you have a problem determing who, it should be the eldest `partner'. Sleeping Partners should be excluded here. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Under the Eight House Theory, to determine how suitable the house is to the breadwinner. If your mum is the breadwinner than, this house (subject to other Feng Shui theories) is said to be `suitable' for her. 2. Is the kitchen considered the back of the apartment? If it is the back of the house, it would be best for the opposite, a mound rather than a slope. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Judith, Where possible, avoid having the bed on the small wall as the toilet (especially the toilet bowl). The above is the `worst' case senario. There is not much you can really do, unless you change the position of the bed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. In my opinion, I believe that it is more of a `coincidence'. 2. One must understand that if something although is easy to implement but get mixed results or that results do not always have the same `happy' ending, it is difficult to be used effectively or applied to everyone. While, situations like a sharp edge of a building aimed at main door of another house has been known to cause problems, we understand that this is indeed a problem and specific cures can be used and most of the time with positive results. 3. Thus, even if the wind chime is good, some of us do not know that it can certainly work at all sectors or must it be at e.g. the West, or east. Other questions like, what type of wind chime? How many rods? Must it be made of metal or wood or combinations of it or other materials. 4. Perhaps, it could be the `soothing sounds' of the wind chime that has a calming effect? If so, can we instead, play `light' music in the home to calm the nerves of the residents. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carina, 1. There are various interpretation of `wealth corner'. 2. If one properly `practices' or if one is fortunate enough, with or without Feng Shui e.g. a good home with shapes and form and the house happens to suit the person, this far outweighs `soley' concentrating on just one corner. 3. Sometimes, doing so may do more `harm' than good. For example, if the corner is (suppose to be left alone), and if one places a plant that this sector where, there is an imbalance of a particular element. The plant may `unwittingly' be the productive help for the `rogue element' and further increase it's strength. There is indeed a possibilty here because we are talking about 8 sectors plus centre = 9 sectors. The probability is `high' if one starts to place plants just at 4 sectors. Here, 50 percent chance that if the sector is has a `rogue' element, one causes more harm than good. 4. This is why, I believe some people would have wished to `turn back the clock', if they can and would prefer never knowing or associated with `Fast Food Feng Shui'. 5. Sometimes, I have to talk `negative' about the effects of Feng Shui as traditional Feng Shui is indeed losing ground to Fast Food Feng Shui. 6. Worse still, the trend is that "Feng Shui Schools" are churning greater numbers of `Masters' whom seemingly innocent people trust with their LIFE. An equal contribution are books on this subject. It is my sincere hope that I do not want to see any readers here, fall into problems. 7. One saying goes: "Only after having tasted bitterness, we then appreciate the sweet." I hope this is not to late for many out there. 8. Many of us have gone through examinations. I believe the advise here is to maximize the marks rather than to continue working on a question. For example, if one has to anwer 4 essay questions. One should spent equal time for each question. Here, we thus maximise our marks. It is no use spending twice as much time on answering a question, in the hope of squeezing more marks out of it. Worse, we have no time answering all the questions and may result in failing the exam. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carina, 1. This is only based on the `interpretation' of the Eight House and this is only one of the theories. It would be best also to look at other locations e.g. the bedroom (with this theory). The only `cure' in the Eight House is to avoid spending time at a specific unfavourable sector. For the main door, some resort to `tilting' it. But this has to relate to the findings done under the Flying star. As `tilting' the door, would mean changing the door direction. For changing the direction of the door, it is always best not to D.I.Y. (do it yourself). Usually, this is done in consultation with an FS consultant. 2. Usually the effects are "lessened", if the main door happens to be a good sector in Flying star analysis. For example, the main door happens to be a `very auspicious' sector or even an excellent Double 7's (the degree and rating of a Double 7 would depend on the base no.) Feng Shui should thus be seen as a `holistic' way and we need to have a `bigger' picture. Warmest Regards, Cecil 2. For the overall situation, many other theories are needed to `interlink' and create a bigger picture. For example,

Dear Kumari, I believe that, you most likely are staying in a hostel. Frankly, it is difficult to `correct' these especially if it is in a `small' room where one has difficulties moving furniture. As a consolation, many have also gone thru the same `situation' as yours and are doing very well. This is not a permanent situation and most of the time you most likely are studying. Furthermore, being young and I believe, with more Yang energy in you. Good Luck in your studies:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Ideally, the more accurate method is to analyse all three elements i.e. that of the base number, mountain # and water # rather than base it on a combination of 10. The analysis of the three elements will look `within' to see if there are any imbalances (if any) at that sector. If there is an imbalance and the element identified, a cure can be use appropriately. Here, again, it is better to look at the relationships of all three elements within the sector. If there is indeed an imbalance, you only need to neutralise it. But if water is in the way of this analysis, it is preferably not be there or (for the breadwinner), it is advisable also for a weak fire or strong water person not to have water element in their homes. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, 1. It is very common to have partners with `exactly opposite signs':) 2. You can learn how to do a compass reading at http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, You can visit, www.geomancy-online.com and check out the `Auspicious' date report. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cheui May, 1. In the field of Feng Shui, Chinese divinty, Chinese astrology, Chinese medicine and all other areas, it calls for balance. Moderation is the `key'. Thus, if you are a weak water person, adding `metal' is acceptable (but moderately). 2. Under the `33.3 percent ruleset', usually, if the area or volume is less than this, the object is usually of minimal effect on a person. For example, as you had mentioned, a small ring with a tiny jade or diamond, even it is a `3 carats' diamond ring is only a small object. While, a `T'shirt, covers a significant part of the body. Thus it is more effective e.g. to wear e.g. a white T-shirt which, in my opinion, covers more than 33.3 percent of our body. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Steven, 1. No, in my opinion, there should not be a slingshot effect here. I am confident of this method. 2. If one is not comfortable with it, then can use the traditional method of hanging a Ba Gua mirror. 3. The semi-circular carpet, can be added together with Para 1 also. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thank

Dear Anon, 1. Thanks for your reply. 2. In my opinion, based on what you have mentioned, this should not be an issue. The cactus plant and the purpose why it was placed there does not seem to pose a threat to your home. 3. A threat is usually one where it slices thru the main door e.g. at the middle or if one stands at the door, one can see e.g. a lone lamp post. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Pei Yee, 1. There are a few references on this site, somewhere that shows clearly why Lunar Calendar Method should be used instead of Xia (Hsia) Calendar. 2. Both methods will give the same results most of the time. However, the Hsia has an inherent flaw, it is unable to `see' a blind month or we call it an intercalary month. In Chinese Lunar Calendar, there are frequently years where there are double months e.g. Two 1st month, 2nd month etc... In such a situation, there is no way the Hsia calendar or (Xia Li) calendar can detect this. Because of this, the calculation using the Hsia calendar goes `off' for those whose birthday ie. month pillar is out. The traditional method is to use the Chinese Lunar Calendar Method and at this site, at the appropriate calculation it is cross referenced to the Hsia as it is used to find the season. Thus, from the above, we infact use both the Lunar and Xia calendar (Hsia) at the appropriate time. Hong Kong practitioners or those who learned Feng Shui from Hong Kong prefer to use, the Xia as Hong Kong uses the Xia calendar. I have thus pointed to you the inherent weakness of the Xia System. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, What is the rationale for not having the bed on the same wall as the door? In traditional Feng Shui, this is not advisable because, if one is suppose to sleep on the same wall (plus the head against the wall), you will not be able to see who comes into the room. (There is no longer an element of surprise). Of course, we can say that the door can be closed or sleep with the legs facing the wall. But the second is not considered auspicious. Thus if it is based on Shapes and Form Feng Shui, the above is the main reason for it. You have to see if the above is a good enough reason for yourself. But this is what it generally means in Feng Shui. In my opinion, I would not recommend the above with the bed on the same wall as the door. Perhaps, more a `habbit' than anything else. The above does not take into consideration, Eight House Theory. You can still follow the Eight House Theory here in trying to sleep further away from your inauspicious intangible force sectors. For those who want to go further can, use the Flying Star more importantly if there is an imbalance, neutralise it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In Feng Shui, we always try to find a `breadwinner' i.e. the person who brings in the most money. When using the Eight House Theory, try to check that the death/disaster sector is not at the main entrance door area. We should not have a micro view of the situation. In using the Eight House, you must also find out e.g. what is the intangible force affecting your bedroom. And other rooms you spent time at. It generally tells you how well suited are you to your home. You can also use the Eight House Theory to find a good sitting position e.g. facing a good direction for study, work... Other than this, the Eight House Theory has limited applications. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Deborah, 1. Chinese Astrology For a simple YEARLY sign, you can find the basic element under http://lovesigns.net Specifically, you can visit this page: http://www.geomancy.net/love/astro.htm :- Next select the year:- 12 Feb 1956 to 30 Jan 1957 - Fire Monkey Yes, you are a fire person if you are born on 5 August 1956, if you consider only your YEAR of birth. 2. Pillars of Destiny The Pillars of Destiny can be considered the "Professional Method" of determining your element: In this site, there are two Professional method: 1. Birth element based on analysis of Year, Month, Day and Time of birth. You can generate a free report at the lower purple frame under this site's main page:- http://www.geomancy.net 2. Birth element based on analysis of Year, Month, Day, Time of birth plus House of Life and House of Conception. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Archive of similarities between my original article and the person's copy:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/colours.htm

Dear Steven, Please see this picture: The above was taken from http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm for easy reference. If you see the structures carefully, you will find that it is the shape and not the material that specifies the element. If you look closely, the yellow thin structure (like a telecoms tower), although it can be a telecoms tower made of steel or concrete or both, it is still considered a Wood element. Thus if one imagines, that the lamp post is a all thin structure, does it not resemble a tall thin tree? Therefore, Feng Shui is not what it seems always. The shape and symbolism here prevails. Another interesting point is that sometime back I also mentioned that : 1. Hong Kong Masters commonly use fish tank for cures while Taiwan Masters use plants. I am neither pro Hong Kong or Taiwan. I recommend the use appropriate to the situation. 2. In a situation where a lamp post can be seen from a window, Hong Kong Masters may advise on the use of a fish tank. Plus they always recommend Goldfish. If one analyse closely, there are two components in a fish tank: water and in this case goldfish. Water is simple to relate : it implies water element. For a gold fish, be it black or gold or red coloured ones, the GOLD in the goldfish refers to Fire element. Thus it is like using Fire to destroy wood i.e. the lamp post. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Desmond, As requested, please see picture below:- Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Most HDB flats have toilets near the kitchen. Overall, this should not be an issue as the toilet is not next to the main door (I hope). The good thing about `older' HDB flats are that they are either rectangular or squarish (usually without any missing corners). This is a plus point. Warmest Regards, Cecil PS. HDB refers to Housing and Development Board Flat. This is a government statutory company tasked to build public housing flats for Singaporeans

Dear Shari, Perhaps, you can elaborate further as there are many phoentic sounding words. If you have the word in mandarin, or han yi pin yin, this would be better:) Warmest Regards, Cecil