Cecil Lee

What is the objective of this 3 question survey? To find out how many of us are comfortable or feel ill at ease having a Television set facing their bed. Your honest response is appreciated. Click here to View Current Survey Results Click here to participate in this simple three question survey Television set in the bedroom or press Go! in the table below! The Three Questions asked are shown below:- Television set in the bedroom Q1. Do you have a TV set in the bedroom facing your bed? Q2. If your TV set is facing the bed, do you cover the screen before you sleep? Q3. If you do not cover the TV set, do you have sleep problems? View Current Survey Results

[Note: Cross posted from the conference: Try these Fun Polls] Pictures of the Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong can be found under this URL:- http://www.bankofchina.com/english/bank/bankf3c.htm -------- Original Message ------- Message cross posted from conference: Chinese Culture Dear cecil, I read in couple of books that bank of china resembles a knife and posses threat to the surrounding building since knife cuts through surrounding building. Is this correct. Thanks. --------- End of Message --------- What do you think? Although you have not seen the neighbouring building, however, do try to make a guess! Do you think that the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong is a threat to it's neighbours? Yes, I believe so. No, I don't think so. I am not sure. View Current Results

1. You should have some idea of the Five Elements. If not, please refer to: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm 2. Some Feng Shui practitioners have argued that electricity belongs to the Fire element. While some disagree and mentioned that it is of the Metal element. Others suggest that it is the Water element. 3. As this is a controversial topic, there are really no right or wrong answers. It is up to how one explains for themselves. You have to look at each `link' and analyse them separately. For example, the wire that carry the electricty. The electric appliance. For example, if it is an electric stove, fire heat is generated. If it is a microwave oven, perhaps it is of the metal element. View Current Poll Results It is for the reader to form an opinion. Since this is an interesting topic, lets hear from you:- The Five Elements Concept What element do you classify electricity under? Fire element Metal element Water element Wood element Earth element It depends on the appliance View Current Results

Pictures of the Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong can be found under this URL:- http://www.bankofchina.com/english/bank/bankf3c.htm -------- Original Message ------- Message cross posted from conference: Chinese Culture Dear cecil, I read in couple of books that bank of china resembles a knife and posses threat to the surrounding building since knife cuts through surrounding building. Is this correct. Thanks. --------- End of Message --------- What do you think? Although you have not seen the neighbouring building, however, do try to make a guess! Do you think that the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong is a threat to it's neighbours? Yes, I believe so. No, I don't think so. I am not sure. View Current Poll Results

Dear Anon, Thanks for bring up this interesting question. It has to do with symbolism. If one notice carefully, Kumquat or Kum symbolises gold or the word `Kim' represents Gold. During Chinese New Year, a child may present an elder at their residence with two Kums (which represent gold). If one looks at pictures or paintings of " Kum " it looks golden and hence it symbolises Gold. (Recently, I posted a sample of Chinese New Year cards, one of the pictures show the " Kum " which looks golden. *Joke* If one day, apples looks `golden' then some may subsitute the use of it for the above purpose. Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Note: This message refers to the Sample Wedding Invitation cards, Chinese New Year cards that was posted recently to the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures) This conference is not included in the mailing list but rather, one has to login to the forum to see them as it contains pictures etc..] Dear Anon, I agree with you. Why not red envelopes used. Red envelopes are also used. However, the `disadvantage' of using red envelopes is that if one tries to write on it, especially with blue or black ink, it is pretty hard to see. (I believe this is the main reason). Otherwise, red envelopes are acceptable. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Apologise if the picture is not very clear. I have tried my best to scan a version of it plus considering the optimal size for it. No, the roof does not symbolise any auspicious `thing'. The `answer' will be posted in two weeks time. By the way, there are two new conferences created under geomancy-forum.com: (1). Try this Fun Polls and (2). Answers to Fun Polls A. This is to allow greater participation by everyone. And would be nice to see how everyone has voted so far. B. One can only vote once per poll. (To avoid `cheating'. If you have a poll you want created you can:- 1. Either create an account at www.pollit.com, create the poll and post it into an message under the forum " Try this Fun Poll'; wait for it to be `approved' or 2. Feel free to post me: - The Question for the poll - The responses that it will yield e.g. Yes / No / I am confused? (Something like this). Wishing everyone, a Happy Merry Christmas !! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, The polls are from www.pollit.com. A third party site providing polling facilities. As far as can understand, anyone participating in the polls merely click on the buttons and no email account is submitted when one participates in the poll. Only those who create an account with www.pollit.com to manage it will come under their privacy terms. I have personally created an account to post polls. For more assurance, one can go to www.pollit.com to have a look at their site. So far, I believe, that www.pollit.com maintains users privacy. There are no complains on it. There are equally other polling sites and I believe most of them have to provide privacy else, they would not be able to function or incur the warth. If anyone has reviewed a better poll site, do let us know. It is my sincere hope that adding polls to the forum will add a further dimension in better understanding Feng Shui. It allows everyone to participate in them. Warmest Regards, Cecil

The answer (and explanation) to this poll will be found under the conference "Answers to Fun Polls, at a later date". View Current Poll Results We love to hear what you think:- Trees and Plants Since trees are growing, they must be Yang? Yes, I agree! No, trees are Yin! I am confused! View Current Poll Results

[Note: There are two images in this message - Image 1 = 56K and Location map, image 2 = 128K] Is this building auspicious or inauspicious for it's tenants? View Current Poll Results Clue: Look at the roof of the building. This assessment is strictly based on the appearance (exterior) of the building and water position only. Image 1 below, size = 56K, Please wait for it to load:- It is interesting to see the poll results. I will provide my comments at a much later date. In the meantime, put on your thinking cap and make a quick guess or see the result of how others had voted. Please make your guess! Is the One Fullerton building auspicious or inauspicious for it's tenants? Yes (It is Auspicious) No (Not Auspicious) View Current Results Location image 2 below, size = 128k

One good way of understanding concepts is to put on your thinking caps and participate in a poll. See how others had voted or their comments! Enjoy! Feel free to create a poll e.g. at Pollit.com and `cut and paste the codes' in this conference. Once the codes are pasted, wait for it to be officially approved by us and it will be reflected for users to click on. Warmest Regards, Cecil

This is the answer for the second picture. Did you spot the correct number of the Double Happiness Symbols in the second picture? If yes, congratulations!

[Note: There are two black and white pictures in this message. Each picture is 33k] 1. Can you spot the Double Happiness Symbol(s) in these two pictures? 2. These monochrome (black and white) pictures came from family archives. Pictures taken around late 1920's. Wedding couple unidentified. Below, Picture 1, size = 33k Below, Picture 2, size = 33k. The bride and bridegroom are sited on the extreme right of the picture. Can you spot the four Double Happiness Symbols in the picture? The Double Happiness Symbol is associated with Chinese Weddings till this day. Pictures (C) Cecil Lee

[Note: This message contains 4 images. Each image range from 55k to 27k] 1. In modern times, Chinese Red Packets or Hong Bao (in Mandarin) and Ang Pow (in Hokkien) are given by married couples to their elders and to children of relatives and friends and unmarried family members during Chinese New Year. *Joke* The advantage is to remain single and unmarried. Here, the parents or relatives may continue to give you yearly Red packets. -But in real life, this is True- 2. Remember if one gives a Hong Bao to give money in `pairs' e.g. $2, $4, $10 etc... Never give money in odd numbers e.g. $1, $3 etc... This signifies loneliness. 3. It is common especially for Banks, businessness etc.. to give away Hong Bao blank enevelopes to their customers nearing Chinese New Year to use. 4. I hope that by now, after having seen pictures of Chinese Wedding Invitation cards, Red Packets and Chinese New Year Greeting cards, you can understand the significance of the colour RED as an auspicious colour for the Chinese. During Chinese New Year, many homes also hang a red banner above their doors. Below, Actual size, Picture 1, size = 5k showing the Front cover of a sample Hong Bao packet. The Chinese word is for luck Above, Credit: Chase Manhattan Bank Below, Actual size, Picture 2, size = 27k showing the Back cover of a sample Hong Bao packet. The Chinese word is for luck Below, Actual size, Picture 3, size = 48k showing the Front cover of a sample Hong Bao packet. The Chinese word is for luck Above, Credit: American Express, Travel Related Services Below, Actual size, Picture 4, size = 30k showing the Front cover of a sample Hong Bao packet. It has a common Chinese wording that says " Every year have fish" implies every year you have abundance of `fish' (money etc..) Above, Credit: Citibank, Singapore

[Note: This message contains 5 images. Image size are between 3k to 35k each] 1. Modern Chinese New Year cards comes in diverse art form. Some Chinese New Year cards are with totally red background from the front cover, to the inside page and back. 2. Some of these cards are also scented with perfume. 3. There are other cards with art work and background colours. Overall, majority of the cards always have a significance or meaning either in the picture or wordings used or a combination of both. Here are some typical samples:- Below, Picture 1, size = 23k Above, Source and Credit: Kuo Tai, Taiwan Below, Picture 2, size = 35k Above, Source and Credit: Unidentified Below, Picture 3, size = 10k inside cover Above, Source and Credit: Kuo Tai, Taiwan Below, Picture 4, size = 3k wordings used inside a typical cover Below, Picture 5, size = 4k showing a typical pink envelope used for both the Chinese New Year card and the Wedding Invitation card:-

[Note: There are three images in this message. Each image is approximately 23k in size] These pictures were commonly found on Chinese New Year cards especially in the 1950's and 1960's:- Picture 1 below:- Picture 2 below:- Picture 3 below:-

Below, front cover, image size = 47k of a `pink' Chinese Wedding Card What we can understand after seeing the four samples of Chinese Wedding Invitation cards are:- 1. Traditional Chinese Wedding Invitation cards are Red and (newer cards) in Pink background. 2. All cards have the Double Happiness calligraph either in the modern form (wordings) or the traditional design. 3. Some traditional cards have a picture of the Phoenix (Female) and Dragon (Male). Thus you can understand why Red is considered an auspicious colour for the Chinese. However, many Chinese who are Christians, do use White Wedding Invitation card especially if it is a wedding at a church.

[Note: There are two images in this message. Image 1 size = 27k and Image 2 size = 67k] Below, Front cover of a wedding invitation card (image size = 27k):- Above: Source & Credit - NTUC Pasir Ris Resort Below, Inside page of a wedding invitation card (image size = 67k):- Above: Source & Credit - NTUC Pasir Ris Resort

[Note: This message contains two images: Image 1 size = 84k and Image 2 size = 71k] 1. This wedding card is Pink in colour. 2. At the back of the card, there is a Double Happiness Sign. 3. The front cover, there is a picture of the typical Phoenix (Female) and Dragon (Male). Front view, image 1 below, size = 84k Image 2 below, size = 71k Source & Credit for both front and back of the Wedding card: Kian Seng Restaurant, Singapore

[Note: There are two images in this message. Image 1 = 27k and Image 2 = 69k] Topic: Chinese Customs Please note that the Double Happiness Sign should be in gold colour. (The scanner cannot properly reflect the gold colour). Below, front cover of Wedding Invitation card, image 1 below, size= 27k Above, cover page: Source & Credit = Carlton Hotel, Singapore Below, Partial inside page / leaf of a typical invitation card. On the left side of the card is the invitation words written in English and on the other side (right) is written in Mandarin. Note the paper used is pink in colour. Below, image size = 69k Above, inside page: Source & Credit = Carlton Hotel, Singapore

[Note: There are two images in this message - Image 1 = 56K and Location map, image 2 = 128K] Is this building auspicious or inauspicious for it's tenants? Clue: Look at the roof of the building. This assessment is strictly based on the appearance (exterior) of the building and water position only. Image 1 below, size = 56K, Please wait for it to load:- It is interesting to see the poll results. I will provide my comments at a much later date. In the meantime, put on your thinking cap and make a quick guess or see the result of how others had voted. Please make your guess! Is the One Fullerton building auspicious or inauspicious for it's tenants? Yes (It is Auspicious) No (Not Auspicious) View Current Results Location image 2 below, size = 128k

Dear Elena, Sorry for the delay in response. The Flying Star Theory is quite similar with the Eight House in it's application. Both provides sector by sector analysis. If one sector has the Romance Luck, it does not mean that the entire house is `filled' with "romance". The influence is only at that sector. For the main door, if one has Double 7's it means that in general the house is an auspicious house. The main door is considered a vital analysis. Otherwise, if the Romance, is at the main bedroom this is good. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. I like to clarify that in my opinion, the main "drawback" is related to the full glass facade on the `facing' side of each apartment. 2. In my opinion, this is `radical' design where, full height glass is used for e.g. the living room, bedrooms and even for the master bedroom. 3. The major `flaw' in my opinion is the lift up glass windows. This is similar in concept like those found at toilets. I would rather prefer the use of sliding windows or better, windows that open (under the normal way). This `flaw' together with the full height glass window, I believe is not ideal for a home (especially since it is near the equator) and it is not practical to turn on the aircon all the time. 4. This full glass facade would apply better to a commercial building where the glass windows need not be opened as it is fully airconditioned. 5. The original apartments were torn down and redeveloped into this buidling. 6. If one looks carefully into the interior of the pictures shown, one can see that only one or two units in the entire housing project is occupied. With this radical departure from regular brick and standard window configuration, the sales of such units would be very slow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, some people rub the tummy of the laughing Buddha. Usually, for those who pray to e.g. Godness of Mercy etc.. should keep the Laughing Buddha at a separate section. One way is to have different elevation on the same table. On the other hand, one can place it separately on another display shelf. Usually, display shelfs face e.g. a window or look at the main door or facing it (rather than facing inside the house). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, Your plot sounds so interesting:) For the corridor, you could perhaps add spikey walls e.g. thorn shaped (for those who know what a durian looks like, it has spikes). Alternatively, those four sided triangle shaped cones like those found in a music chamber to absorb echoes would be good. Usually, bad `Feng Shui' corridors are straight, narrow (and not curved). If you can add lots of windchimes to create the ultimate, metallic influence (inauspicious) but I believe good for your story line). You can also hang emblems of crossed swords on the corridors. For the furniture, if you can have beams over the chairs. Pointed objects aimed at the chairs. Use a triangle fish tank for decorative piece. You can also either create a very Yin environment e.g. dark, damp environment at the chairs or alternatively use the two colours Red and Blue as the sofa set. Where Red = South and Blue = North. All the above are I believe hallmarks of `extreme' or bad Feng Shui. Good luck on your story line. Warmest Regards, Cecil