Cecil Lee

This is an old auspicious Chinese picture: 1. The Eight Immortals on top of the picture. 2. At the center of the picture is the Chinese Character `Fu' or Prosperity / Wealth. `Fu' is the same Fu as found in the Fu Lu Shou (Prosperity, Luck and Longevity). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Like the Western astrology, Chinese has a long history of Chinese astrology. Feng Shui is more earthly based while Chinese astrology is based more of `heavens' and stars. For example, Animal sign/planet Rat = Jupiter Ox = Saturn Rabbit = Uranus etc... As mentioned in the Photo Tours of interest, star constellations are vital part of Chinese Astrology. In addition, with so many Chinese `gods' and Chinese look up to the sky (Heaven) and pray to the `stars' which "Heaven" is at. The agenda or `terms of reference' of this website is focus more on Feng Shui rather than Chinese Astrology. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There is a saying that Chinese eat anything with four legs. (And more!) The more expensive delicacies are: 1. abalone 2. broiled sharks fins 3. drunken prawns (life prawns placed in a covered bowl and VSOP poured into it. The prawns got `drunk' in the VSOP). 4. Scallops (at one time) 5. Oysters. (more Westernized Chinese) 6. Peking duck lots more.... Exotic dishes that combined various goodies include " Buddha Jumps over the Wall", suckling pig and lots lots more. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, two doors facing each other is not as good for relationships. Here, I must emphasis that of relationship. In our practical world, there is really not much one can avoid such situations. Anyway, most of the time, these are not your relatives and you can still `control' the situation without using "Feng Shui". In the past, I related the case of a Singapore public flat. Both doors are facing each other directly. Here, one owner, placed a Ba Gua mirror above his front door. The neighour had `no choice' but to counter-act this by placing a Feng Shui mirror. If you look at it, this is a lose-lose situation and not a win-win situation. I have also done Feng Shui audit of several Private Housing. I was `shocked' to find that even private condominium called Parkview, at Bukit Batok has flats not only with two doors facing each other but so close! The two doors are barely 1 metre away from each other. Can one therefore use things like a windchime etc... We have to be practical in such situations. More important concerns are those where there is a much greater threat such as poison arrows. It is important to weigh the priorites and not consider `perfection'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, Today, I would view, the flooring with a `different' view. In my opinion, I view flooring in relation to the Yin and Yang rather than the element of a person. 1. Preference would be for lighter coloured tiles than dark coloured tiles. Especially if the house does not get enough lighting. My view has `differed' in this view point that instead of looking at the elements and relating it to the persons, (5 elements), I go one higher to the Yin and Yang. The rationale is that it is more important to keep the house, `bright' especially the living room. For the bedroom paquet or wooden flooring is acceptable, which makes it dark (for some room) but in fact, creates a more Yin environment. In my present understanding is that it is very hard to relate the flooring to a whole family. It is really difficult. Therefore, you can say that, my point of view, here has somewhat changed. I keep on thinking about this issue and still feel that the easiest way to `tackle' floor is what I have mentioned above. Some Feng Shui practitioners may still pay emphasis on the `flooring'. But again, I feel that it is hard to apply it as we live in a real world and this is not an academic excercise. Hope that helps. Cecil

Attached please find a can label showing the Ma Ling Branch Bamboo Shoots. Please note that bamboo shoots should not be eaten alone but rather like rice, it tends to absorb the flavor of other ingredients. (In my opinion, eaten alone it is quite tasteless.)

More ancient Chinese bamboo pictures.

Bamboo is commonly drawn as a picture in a Chinese calligraphy painting. Picture below shows a Scholar's `auspicious' couplet.

As requested by a user, enclosed please find the figurines of the Eight Immortals in my personal collection.

Pictures of Chinese ancient coins. Some of the replicas are used in Feng Shui cures. Can you spot the ones you use? Some dating as far back as 770 BC.

Dear Anon, You have to determine what is the purpose of the audit. If it is an audit of your apartment, then you should take a compass bearing of your main entrance door. If you are doing an audit of the entire building, then take a reading of the building entrance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for your `sharp eye'. Although 2 of the pictures happen to show 7 circles and dashes, it does not imply that all pictures will have 7 circles and dashes. In fact, as you correctly pointed out that in the North picture, there is only 4 circles and dashes. What is more important in the picture is if one looks carefully the profile of the star constellations or star formation. Furthermore, North, is the fourth block of 7 constellations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, In my opinion, I feel that it is highly unprofessional to let so many people look at a person's chart. It is only right that you clarify with your "other source" to clear your doubts. Warmest Regards, Cecil

-- Cross posted from Chinese Culture Conference --- Topic: Are chinese women allowed to serve in army or politics or to fly a plane Dear Anon, Woman in China are the same as any other country. They do sometime or other serve in the army. The most popular legend is the Lady Chinese `warrior' called Mulan. This cartoon classics is by Walt Disney. I believe there should be Chinese women pilots. Please check out the cover of the VCD: Mulan, produced by Walt Disney Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Woman in China are the same as any other country. They do sometime or other serve in the army. The most popular Lady Chinese `warrior' is the story of Mulan. The most recent is the film by Walt Disney. The cover of the VCD is shown under the " Photo Tours of Interest " Topic: Mulan, the Lady Chinese `warrior'. I believe there should be Chinese women pilots. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Actually, I am referring to present day Chinese `city' children. Because of the one child policy, some of them are very chubby or rather overweight. This is less so in the rural areas. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Bamboo is a natural `product' grown widely in China. It has four main uses: 1. It is used as building materials and scaffoldings. 2. It was the material used to make paper. 3. It is used to hold firecrackers. 4. The shoots of bamboo are edible. From the above, one can understand why, it is an important plant to the Chinese. No other plant has more uses than this. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Under the Chinese Animal Signs if you notice the picture below, the animal opposite each other are considered the `worst' pairings:- For example, the Rat is opposite the Horse. The Dragon is opposite the Dog are `bad' pairings. If one believes in the Chinese Astrology, do remember that one way you can improve your relationship and love life by understanding one another's personality. (Strengths and Weakness). Maturity does help in a relation and it is also about give and take:) Warmest Regards, Cecil Pairing of Rat and Horse:- Reference URL: http://www.geomancy.net/love/craho.htm

Dear Elena, The `worst' position is the `coffin' position where the bed faces the door directly. Where the legs or head face the bedroom door. Other than this, it is natural for part of the bed to be seen from the door. It "happens" everywhere so this is not a real issue. Or too minute to worry about. It is best to focus on real issues:) Those that can give `good' returns. Such as good Shapes and Form. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Elena, 1. It is not necessary to turn on the lamp 24 hours a day. This is most uneconomical. 2. The best alternative is to use red or purple to represent the fire element. 3. I do not recall, using the red thread on its own. A red thread is used to control the cure of using 6 coins. Where the red thread is used to control the big metal. (Not let it out of control). 4. Quite effective is to use objects that are red. For example a table lamp with a red shade. (Purple is acceptable but red is the best). "Imaginative" but effective cures include disply Coca Cola cans etc.. The size should effective be the size of at least 4 coca cola cans or a reasonable sized (regular) lampshade. Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Most of us are familar with the Four Symbolic Animals. 2. In Chinese Astrology, the Four directions are deplicted each by a general of that direction i.e North, South, East and West. 3. Each of the Four directions has 7 stars each making it a total of 28 stars. These 28 stars represents a cycle of 28 days or one Chinese month. This 28 days relate closely to the Western astrology of the 28 mansions through lunar cycle.

Dear Elena, No, one of the conditions is that it must have a backing e.g. a solid wall. A moutain star cannot be activated at the centre of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, This is another `portion' of Flying Star which has its own ruleset and points of view. This is considered a minor influence to the actual Flying Star. It is no harm having it but is secondary. We would include this minor portion later. It is less effective than elemental relationship. The most important theories is the relation of Flying Star using the Five Elements concept. This is a holistic approach to Feng Shui and the beauty is that as it uses the Five Elements, it can be fully related to Pillars of Destiny (Ba Zhi) Feng Shui and season of influence. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Comments are now available for two polls: 1. Which roof in the picture is auspicious? 2. Since trees are growing, they must be Yang? Please see table below. Click on `Comments' box:- Start Date 1/2000 Do you believe in Feng Shui? (New Users) Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 1/2000 How did great Feng Shui Masters learned their Feng Shui? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Do you think that the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong is a threat to it's neighbours? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 What element does one classify electricity? Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 12/1999 Can plastic substitute decorative glass/crystal lighting? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Is the building auspicious for it's tenants? Vote View Results Comments soon! 12/1999 Which roof in the picture is auspicious? Vote View Results Comments 2/1999 Do you believe that the three legged toad figurine can bring us wealth? Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 12/1999 Since trees are growing, they must be Yang? Vote View Results Comments 12/1999 Are you comfortable sleeping facing a TV set (mirror)? A short simple 3 questions survey. Vote View Results No right or wrong answers 1/2000 Is it true that the north facing slope of a high ground is preferred for a burial ground? Vote View Results Comments soon! 1/2000 Do you consider the shape of lamp in the picture auspicious? Vote View Results Comments soon!

Dear Anon, This is the general belief amongst some Feng Shui Masters that the door with the house number on it is the main entrance door. Although, some of these Masters did not mention that placing the unit number at another location can change the `main entrance door'. This is implied by them. Here, symbolism is important to Feng Shui: where the unit number `shows' that it is a main door. In my opinion, I would recommend the placement of the unit number for such purpose. Warmest Regards, Cecil