Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. It should not be a problem to keep an object in the garden or pond so long as it does not have an open mouth aimed towards the house. 2. An open mouth signifies, hunger. It would cause illness or problems for the household that it faces. 3. Where possible, the object should not be ambigious or unusal shape e.g. like a `monster' or other unknown figurine. 4. Otherwise, it is acceptable. Unless, it is again, the favourite of the four legged friends (who pass urine over it). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I like your `new cure':) *Joke* So far, I believe no one has fully tested or tested using a mini tiger. Frankly, I have never `experimented' with a mini tiger, so cannot say for sure if it will work. Honestly, I am not sure. Do exercise caution: A tiger is a Yin animal as opposed to the Dragon (particularly the five claw dragon) which is considered the most Yang of all animals. This may upset your use of mini tigers. Majority of the time, the cure is to use Yang elements instead of adding or "accidently" increase the Yin elements. It is best not to reinvent the wheel or this round use what you can find. The added problem is if either the main door or direct opposite this location is a room. E.g the main door is at NE (devil's gate) and the back door at SW (devil's backdoor). If the flying stars at e.g. the bedroom (SW) has too much Yin imbalance and the individuals staying there have weak elements especially, weak wood or weak water, this may create a too yin environment and may attract playful imps or cause nightmare at night for those staying in the room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ang, 1. We have to look at it this way, the Flying Star Chart is to look at the birth chart of a house. It is not personalised to a person. 2. A house can have an excellent Flying Star chart but it may not be suitable for the owners living in it. 3. If we just look at the house without the occupations, and if the house has excellent Feng Shui, or certain locations need corrections, this should be done. 4. Under the Eight House Theory, one aspect is to check if the house suits the person (breadwinner). The most unsuitable houses is where the death or disaster intangible force is at the main entrance. This is not the end of the world. You can still take advantage to check that especially the bed room where you are sleeping is an auspicious sector. The implication is that if the Flying Star is good, the house is just `so - so' or average where, if there are no other Shapes and Form problem like the toilet at the centre, it normally implies that one cannot give `wealth' but average, day to day income flow. 5. However, if the house has excellent Flying Star and is e.g. under a person's Eight House, is his excellent direction, this is considered a house that suits the person. Here again other factors need to be looked into i.e. what intangible force is at the bedroom and are there any bad shapes and form of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ang Jen, 1. Elementt analysis under jobs or occupations sounds quite `scary' if one says that the job should be related to `fire' element. However, if one looks at it closely, it does not really mean `fire' as in contact with the real thing like a fireman's occupation or job. 2. But rather Fire element can be a range of jobs relating to e.g. sales, marketing, or anything that has `fire' or `drive' in it. 3. Therefore, for example if one is in computers, in contact with fire could suggest jobs relating to marketing of computer products etc.. 4. Other broad areas could include System Analyst e.g. in areas of project management i.e. task oriented work where tasks need to be carried out `fast'. The above are some of the many examples that one can relate to. 5. In the past, when the occupation or Pillars of Occupation was "designed", it was easy to classify the simplistic occupations in the past under each element clearly. But nowadays with multi skilling and so many multi-faceted job titles and job specifications, one may have to look at it closely or on a case-by-case basis. 6. As Pillars of Occupation is part of the Pillars of Destiny, we have provided this to all users. However, do understand the significance of Para 5. I believe it is still relevant as it is clever to provide `analysis' on whether one should have a career with Wealth or a career with Power today. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- 1. The mountain star can only be activated at e.g. the backdoor, or in a room with a wall. It cannot be activated if it is a window area. 2. Usually, one should not activate the mountain star and the water star together. If one really insists, the "mountain" should be closest to the wall - away from the water position. I.e. the water position has to be moved further out. Here, you still can have the mountain (with the back support or wall. In front of it, is the water position. This concept is similar to the frontage of the house facing a water position and the back, with a solid backing. Here, the only difference is that this is `compressed' into only a few inches away from each other. Avoid letting the moutain sit on top of the water i.e. the mountain object placed on top of the fish tank. It is best to check what star combinations are at that sector and relate it with the base star: 1. If one is using the Flying Star analysis report generated at www.geomancy-online.com, it will show the full analysis of that sector. 2. If that sector is in balance i.e. no cures are needed, then you can use any solid object. Therefore, it is best to look at the sector where the mountain star can be activated and check for any imbalances. If there is, AVOID using the element that caused the imbalance. For example, if the sector has a bad earth element, avoid placing a solid rock at that sector to further enhance its effects. One should instead use an element that helps to destroy or neutralise it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I believe, in an agricultural society, it would be good to have more children. In my opinion, this is also the same in the West. 2. In the past, the mortality rate is also high for new borns. 3. It would be interesting if you can share with us, if you do come across the article on the weather. It sounds interesting. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This S shaped border is common in Chinese architecture design or in Chinese restaurants. When I have the time, will post graphic images of quite alot of standard `auspicious' Chinese borders. Some of these borders have a significance, they are in an `eternal' loop i.e. there is no `break' in the pattern but if one follows the lines, it will continuously (be joined together). This implies eternity. Furthermore, the S shaped pattern is `rounded' and not pointed like a triangle which may cause Sha Qi or poison arrows Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Red symbolises auspiciousness for the Chinese. It can be seen on wedding invitation cards, red banners above the main door, during Chinese New Year or on moving into a new house etc... The Japanese do have a Koi fish e.g. the Tancho, with a circular red patch on the fish's head. The rest of the body of the fish is white (silvery) coloured. The Red also symbolises the `rising' sun. Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Based on recent photos of a temple, under the Conference: Photo Tours of Interest] Dear Anon, 1. It is very common to find "twin dragons" on top of the Chinese temple roofs. Quite often it comes in a pair. At each edge of the roof, one can also find a dragon on top of it. 2. A pagoda is another auspicious object of display. In my opinon, the two dragons `looking' at the pagoda, are just decorative pieces. As we are aware, each has its own significance and on their own. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, Yellow = Earth White or Gold = Metal In my opinion, beige is closer to `yellow' (Earth) colour than `gold' (Metal element). Based on the above, I would agree with you that beige can be considered Earth element. Similarly, Pine wood is yellowish and in my opinion, can be considered Earth element. Warmest Regards, Cecil

I tried typing in the url: http://www.risis.com.sg It brought me to the RISIS site which has figurines of:- Chinese zodiac animals, dragons etc... Which I believe will be interesting as they have some `unique' Chinese figurine designs. By the way, I am not associated with them at all. In the past, I do keep a collection of their gold plated Chinese animal signs e.g monkey, chicken, ox etc.. They are still around:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carina, Please see below:- 1. Ideally, please check that it should not be in the North sector of the home. 2. Where possible the stove should face inwards i.e. face inwards of the main door. If the above are met, it is still considered acceptable. Usually, a small table, be it hexagon, square etc.. (coffee table) will not make an impact on the house. Usually, the table should not have a poison arrow aimed at e.g. the sofa. As for the Ba Gua table, its angle or 8 corners should not pose a problem as it is not like the corners of a rectangle or square table at 90 degrees angle. I assume that the beam must be a concrete beam. If you are staying in Singapore, you can go down to Fu Lu Shou complex or visit the shops facing the Guan Yin temple or the shops next to the Bugis MRT station. There are other shops along this area (lots of shops). You can either get a simple flute or one with one side of the flute with the dragon image and another flute with the phoenix. Here, the dragon flute should be placed on the left side (when you face the beam) and the phoenix on the right side. The above (dragon and phoenix flutes) is not compulsory thou. Warmest Regards, Cecil

The well known company in Singapore manufactures lots of 24K gold-plated products. I found this brochure: Joint promotion between a Bank Credit Card Marketing and RISIS Pte Ltd. Credit has been added for both the DBS Bank Credit Card Centre & RISIS Pte Ltd in the scanned images accordingly. Note: US$1 approximately = S$1.69 Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ang, There are points of differences on hollow or solid rods: 1. Hollow wind chimes is considered by some practitioners to `carry' Qi while not as effective with a solid rod i.e. solid rods are not used for feng shui because of this ineffectiveness. 2. In terms of Five Elements, a solid wind chime is in one aspect considered to have more metal (solid rod) than a wind chime with hollow rods. 3. Based on the Five element concept, a soild rod, has more metal than a hollow rod. One analysis here is that it is not adviseable to use solid rods particularly at metal locations e.g. NW or West and at NE (devil's gate). 4. Para 3 applies more to locations at NW or West or at NE. Therefore, I am glad that you asked this question. As the assessement does not take into account Flying Star audit to check on the imbalances of various sectors, the above is just generalised statements. 5. Alternatively, clocks with pendulum are better choice to enhance metal elements which provides a constant `tick-tock' sound. 6. The saying goes "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." Everything we do should have a purpose. It also does not hurt not to place an object at a location. If one must, if one can do a Flying Star chart to see if there is any excessive metal element at a sector. 10. Another significance is that Five (5) represents the inauspicious star 5. I hope no one spend money and yet may get "burned" `playing' with windchime. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There original intention is for monetary use and not for Feng Shui. The larger ones usually have higher monetary value. I hope I have understood your question correctly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Angela, 1. Frankly, at a macro level, there should not be an issue on the design of an air regulator `based' on Feng Shui principles. 2. More importantly, it is the product and the shape is designed on the practical aspects of both incorporating it and how easily and cost effectively it can be produced / moulded. 3. For example, a split airconditionering looks almost the same for all models. Rectangular in shape, with removal filters. Air is circulated through the vents at the lower panels. 4. The only Feng Shui consideration is to avoid, where possible posion arrows e.g. sharp cornered objects. Where possible, edges should be rounded. Point no. 4 is the most important consideration. 5. Another point would be the colour of the regulator. However, if it is a small unit, go for more neutral (everyone house hold unit) colours that can blend well with the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, 1. As you have mentioned that you are a `Strong Earth' person; a. Check whether during the current Luck Pillars, what is the season of influence. If there is no effect or a season of influence does not affect you during this period: b. For a strong Earth person, you can use some Wood element (but not too much) because under the Five Element Concept, Wood destroys earth (in this case helps to destroy some of your strong earth element). Wood element: green or brown c. It is still acceptable for you to be surrounded with water, as you are a strong Earth person. The best method to analyse occupation is as I mentioned to use the Report on occupational analysis as it finds which is your wealth deity or power deity and how many counts of it. d. In a nursing home and in particular, your office, you can as you have mentioned introduce more yang environment especially on your table area or on top of the cabinets e.g. a bouquet of artifical flowers. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria, 1. The Eight House Theory is but only one of the Feng Shui theories. It is meant to find how suitable one is to the house and where possible, sleep in one of a individual's good sectors. Beside this, it is good to face a good direction e.g. especially for study and work. 2. It is `not ideal' to have the above, if the house does not conform to proper Shapes and Form. For more on Shapes and Form, there are either many books around to understand the concepts or you can go thru the materials under My Resources (Resources & Articles) on this site. 3. Use the Flying Star analysis to chart out the birth chart of the house. Here, this analysis is to check for any imbalances of the Five Elements and neutralise them. As well as activating the mountain star if they can be located. Water stars are usually activated in the living room or outside the frontage of the house. This has to be analysed as well. The above are the three most important concepts in getting the house `right' for the first time. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. An `L' shaped house need not necessarily be considered `inauspicious'. This is why, it has to be `considered' as two rectangular shaped areas. 2. In the interior of the house, the `L' shaped should be `broken' up e.g. on one side of the wall with a partition i.e. such that there are two halfs each in a `rectangle' shape. The `partition' can be a screen or a display shelf to `sub-divide' the two rectangles. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Accounting, book-keeping, banking and petty cash is related to the Metal element. In the past, this has more to do with the coins and as coins or `gold' are metal, such occupations are broadly classified under the metal element. There is a module on www.geomancy-online.com on occupation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Broad classifications of: Engineering is wood Training is wood Therefore, your job can be classified as wood. Warmest Regards, Cecil Ref: Applied Feng Shui Book, Cecil Lee

1. The Golden Dragon starts on 5 February 2000. It is called the Golden Dragon because `Gold' represents the Metal element or Metal-Dragon. It occurs every 60 years. Find out more from the series of article cuttings. Please note that some of the article is not re-produced. Only the essence of the articles are scanned for your information. Credit & Source: The Sunday Times, Singapore: January 23, 2000

Dear Anon, It is without doubt that Red is always a colour associated with auspiciousness. Red is associated with the double happiness symbol (in red), Chinese new year, red fire crackers, red paper envelopes. Red banners over the main entrance of new homes, and during Chinese new year. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why red bats are considered auspicious as compared to black ones. Even temple doors are in red and many Chinese restaurants have red carpet and red main entrances, and red pillars. Practically, the decor is in auspicious red. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Usually, the advise is not to use too many crystal balls. This case was because, this person used trial and error Feng Shui and would place a cluster e.g. more than 5 or 6 crystal balls at a particular location. It happened that he placed the crystal ball at a location, nothing happened and he placed more at the particular location. Therefore, there is a difference between using one crystal ball and over indulgence using so many crystal balls. We have to clearly understand the distinction between the two. I am thus concerned if one `over indulge' or `over eats' in such a situation. 2. At another location, he bought a water fountain and placed it. A few days later, he got into an accident. He quickly removed the water fountain from that specific location. 3. When I did a Flying Star chart for him, it turned out that the location where he placed the 5 or 6 crystal balls (luckily) by coincidence, the location can `cater' for the crystal balls. 4. There usually should not be an issue with Chandeliers especially if the living room is large enough to handle one. 5. It does not matter if the crystals of the chandelier is made of glass, crystal or plastic. All three should not be an issue. If the living room is large e.g. at least 1,500 sq. feet in size or more and the chandelier is of reasonable size, there should not be an issue. 6. Applying the 33.3 percent ruleset, so long as the volume of the chandelier does not exceed this size, it is in my opinion acceptable. 7. Although, natural lighting is ideal, turn it on only when the lighting is `dim' or at night. It is particularly good to have a chandelier if all the windows are closed or there are few windows such as in a hotel lobby environment where it has long passage way and the lighting (natural light) is quite a distance away. 8. In such a situation, it can be a near subsitute to water fountain (especially if it is turned on most of the time). Warmest Regards, Cecil

More Chinese murals from the temple.