Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Nowadays, figurines of " Kuan Kung " are displayed (usually) in the living room. Since most houses have only one living room, perhaps this is why it was mentioned that they be kept `close' to the Fu Lu Shou figurines. It is considered `not auspicious' for such figurines to be kept in the bedroom or even the study room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Yes, the hours are in consecutive order. Starting from the Rat hour, going one circle to the Pig hour. Please refer to the page: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/time.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Currently, the consensus amongst many Feng Shui practitioners is that the influence of the bookshelf, or its `knife' "cutting" effect applies to a person who, for example sits with such an influence. 2. Some highly conservative FS practitioners may advise that it is inauspicious to have the open bookself near to the main entrance door. 3. A realistic view is that Para 1 is the main concern. For Para 2, this is highly subjective and in my opinion, not likely to pose any problems. However, the main idea is to keep the space at the main entrance area clear (as possible). This is are more important consideration. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carol, If I get your description correctly, there is a side road leading towards the house. 1. Is the house surrounded at all sides? 2. Is the land the same level as its neighbours or is it lower/higher. 3. How tall is the houses around it. 4. Any water position behind the house? ---------- | The | | House | | ------- | | | | Another House | | Is the above a correct drawing of the house? Thanks. Cecil

Dear Anon, Two meters away from the centrepoint is adequate distance away from the centre. Ideally, the centrepoint should be clear space but from what you had described, since the toilet is not directly located at the centrepoint, this is a plus point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Can you let me know which country are you in. Is it India. The rationale is because, it is my belief that `tacking' the type of ghost depends on the population and its `major' religion i.e. what is used for the Chinese may not be effective for others. For example, Charms used in China or the Ba Gua mirror may not be effective in other countries. *I hope I don't sound silly* But, it is my belief that certain writtens e.g on charms etc.. will remain vague or incomprehensible to a `foreign' ghost (assuming that some of us do believe in ghosts). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Based on what you had explained, the more common approact is the door which you enter the actual living space and not the door at the ground level before approaching the living space. The rationale is because if one takes the `exterior' door, the compass direction extends outwards and it is hard to pinpoint the main entrance door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, If you are applying the Flying Star, do check where the sickness star is located also. Under the Eight House theory, there is really not much one can do other than sleep further away from the death sector (where possible). An optional factor is to use Pillars of Destiny i.e. element strength to fine tune your situation. For example, this would depend on your element and its strength and if you have a partner, to look at both the relationship and one way is to use colours to help balance the situation. It can be the wall colours, the bedsheet or furniture. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear C F, There is a personalised module for looking at auspicious date at www.geomancy-online.com Perhaps, you can try to check it out. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Chinese culture holds the belief that sweeping the floor on the first day of the lunar new year brings bad luck. This notion is rooted in the desire to begin the new year on a positive note. Additionally, the significance of avoiding negative remarks is acknowledged, as it aligns with the intention of starting the new year afresh. The celebration of Chinese New Year spans a total of 15 days. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, I belief there is a rumour spreading around with regards to teletabbies. I forgot what was the exact issue. I can vaguely recall hearing (hearsay) that the face of the teletabbies is pale and for now can only recall this statement. In my personal opinion, as you have quite rightly pointed out that they are not ferious looking etc.. so for now, I sincerely believe that these are harmless toys. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Frankly, this is not a traditional cure. I can understand the rationale for using salt to be placed at corners. This practice is done by some "English" priests or astrologers. But lets view it realistically. It is real hard to apply this `cure'. It looks ugly and furthermore, there should be a chemical reaction between copper and salt. It is not advisable to use this combination. If, I am not mistaken, small amounts of electricity could be produced for a short while. (Correct me if I am wrong). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Some Feng Shui practitioners advice one not to place a shoe rack immediately outside the main entrance. It is not difficult to guess the reason for it. As the main entrance is an important part of the house, the `worry' of some practitioners is that Qi from the `inauspicious' shoe rack is sweep into the home. The rationale is that the area around the main entrance should be `clear' space and clean. Where possible, try not to place the shoe rack at the main entrance. Usually, there is a tendency to keep unused shoes in there for some time. It is not a `must' but it is good not to have the shoe rack outside the main entrance. Usually, if one has a back door, it is ok to place the shoe rack there. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, From what I understand: 1. During the communist rule, although Feng Shui was `abolished', some of the elite in the Communist party continue to apply Feng Shui practises. 2. Today, and even in communist China, poorer quality Luopans were manufactured in China. 3. I understand that a small percentage of houses for the elite and even business of the People Liberation Army (PLA) which at one time owns a substantial number of business used Feng Shui. 4. Many Feng Shui practioners believe that the Bank of China building in Hong Kong had been seen by a Feng Shui Master as the building comprises two elements. 5. With the relaxation of communist rule, I believe, more and more mainland Chinese will avail themselves to Feng Shui. 6. If one looks at it from a different angle, Chinese traditional medicine, Qi Gong (exercises) is widespread in China. This is based on the Yin and Yang concept and it is not difficult to follow. 7. I also understand that the Lunar Calendar System, was the work of many people all over the world. In the past, China hired many astrologers, mathematicians from all over the world e.g. Jesuit priests to develop it. One can say that the Lunar Calendar System is a collective universal effort. 8. It is my opinion, that eventually, Feng Shui based on the Lunar Calendar System will prevail over the current method of only using the Hsia Li calendar system used by most practioners in Hong Kong, Canada (where most Hong Kong practioners migrated to). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear April, 1. The most important consideration is the stove. a. Where possible, the stove should not be under a beam. b. Check that there is (where possible) no water pipe that criss-cross or run along the stove. c. Position the stove with a `support' e.g. a wall. Never place the stove `supported' by a window. d. Where possible let the stove face into the house i.e. facing inside the house (in relation to the main entrance). e. As for the dishwasher, since it is a `water position', it is acceptable to be placed closed to the sink or below the sink. As both are of the water element. There should not be an issue even if it is used. In modern Feng Shui, the main criteria is to separate the Yin (cold) and Yang (hot). Otherwise, in terms of ranking or priorities, get the basics of the house `correct' such as avoiding having a toilet close to the centrepoint of the house or the toilet next to the main door. Under such conditions, half of the "battle is won." If the house has excellent Shapes and Form Feng Shui, more than 70 percent of the battle has been won. This is much better than `cracking' one's head to find for cures or to dwell deeper into analysis using Pillars of destiny (using the element and strenght portion) etc... Many people have successfully practised " Feng Shui " and the best part is that they do not even know it's existence! Due especially the excellent Shapes and Form of their house. Here it is the classic element of not spending a single cent on Feng Shui! It is also my personal belief that if it ever comes to a situation where we worry too much of every single decision to the extent that we become a `slave' of Feng Shui i.e. following `taboos' etc... it is good to do a reality check and where possible, trust your own instincts. Feng Shui must not run our lives totally. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Annie, Here are the considerations:- 1. Since you have not mentioned where is the front door, avoid placing the fountain at the right side of the door. I.e if you are standing at the main door and facing out of the house, the fountain should not be on the right side of the house. Usually, the result is `wandering eyes' or illicit affairs e.g. of the husband. 2. If the fountain is small or tiny, its effect is minimal. 3. Can you elaborate about the lamp post? If it can be seen from the window (or tangent or perpendicular to it); this is a poision arrow. To neutralise this, perhaps you can check out the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures); Subject: What is the `Triangle Effect?' for the technique for it. 4. Alternatively, usually, Hong Kong Masters advise on the use of a fish tank to neutralise the lamp post. I have not seen your fountain but I believe, it can be used to some effect to neutralise the lamp post. 5. Another method is to use curtains. Based on the concept that you cannot see it, it no longer becomes a threat. 6. As for the fountain, I do not see any problem if it is placed at the East where your husband wants unless it is as stated under Para 1. 7. Usually, a fountain (especially) a large or larger one is used more to generate beneficial Qi. Contrast this to a fish tank which is commonly used to neutralise Sha qi or poison arrows. In my final analysis, it is acceptable to place it at a location that your husband likes:) (Which is a more important consideration.) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Currently, Robert and myself are tied down with lots of things, what we do is to provide you with a Home Audit credit. The Home Audit credit was developed as close or equavalent to what we can help to advise users. This is the least we can do for you:- 1. You need to get an ordinary compass, 2. Where possible a protractor and a layout plan. Do email Robert at robert-lee@3mail.com privately after you have created an account under www.geomancy-online.com Currently a toilet near the centre-point is bad for finances. However, the Home Audit will try to locate any other bad sectors and hope to get a better picture of the situation or minimize the `bad luck'. Take care. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear anon, Apologise for the black colour background of the forecast. It was originally, planned to be a contract with the www.geomancy.net website. However, we will update the black colour background of the forecast in the geomancy forum at a later date as it resides in a different server. As Robert had mentioned, we will be upgrading our servers and bandwidth and many many more enhancements in the next few months. This includes, the latest highly interactive webpages etc... We will also place the forecast at the main page and as suggested by you change the background of the forecast to a more pleasant colour. Once again, Many Thanks for your feedback. It is noted and will be implemented soon. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, I am very sorry, so far, I have not come across selling the 2 old cars under Feng Shui. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Fundamentally, since the toilet is at the centrepoint, one cannot really do much for the house Feng Shui other than to keep it Yang and dry. Thus `inauspicious' conditions with the Toilet at the centre of the house cannot be fully cured other than to avoid buying such a house in the future. Since this is the toilet, red does represent Yang and it can be used. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Grateful if you can elaborate further on this. If I get to understand, as the cross road is a "cross junction", there can be at least two houses that can have this configuration. From what you have mentioned, at the moment cannot seem to find a rationale for the initial good luck for the house. Perhaps, you can elaborate which book or site you seen this and what is the rationale for the author to write it in this manner? The only remote possibility is that the author had treated the road as a False dragon. But again, I would need the full facts before I am able to make a proper comment. Else, it has to be discounted. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Usually, the Feng Shui Masters use the I-Ching for prediction. As Feng Shui has limited scope and not a predictive tool. In order to do a computer program, the programmer must be as good or better at feeding it the inputs i.e. garbage in garbage out. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Thanks for your offer to look into the books. Personally I feel it is not necessary to do so. This is because, traditionally:- 1. A trigram should not be modified but rather based on the First Heaven Sequence Trigram. Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/pakua.htm 2. In my personal opinion, modifying the Ba Gua trigram is a modern invention; perhaps invented by the author him/herself and have no basis in Traditional Feng Shui. 3. For Feng Shui books best to get books written by Traditional Feng Shui authors or if one prefer, 9-Star Ki authors. Where possible not to mix both methods. 4. Try to avoid books written by Black Hat Sect (BTB) authors. Where possible avoid books by authors who quote " Space clearing ". These books are either BTB or close to it. "Space clearing" authors usually talks only about Feng Shui in terms of invisible Qi. Here, Feng Shui becomes so mysterious that even the author does not know what he is talking about. The end result you could expect is to purchase *enhancers* in `bulk' e.g. 3 or more wind chimes, a fountain etc... Perhaps, after reading some Traditional cures would start selling the `victim' the 6 chinese ancient coins. Perhaps giving a discount over it. 5. Where possible, try to get the basics or fundamentals of Feng Shui correct i.e. if one wants to go further into Feng Shui, try to understand Traditional Feng Shui. No offence, what I believe for anyone new to Feng Shui is " if it ain't broken, please do not fix it ". If one does apply D.I.Y. cures, do it e.g. piecemeal. "Better safe than sorry". A short cut method would be to consult a competent FS practioner. Else, be cautious. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. The first priority on the Shapes and Form School of Feng Shui i.e. the position of the bed. Some important points are: 1. The bed headrest should be against a wall for support. 2. Avoid sleeping with the legs in full view of the bedroom door. 3. Avoid the bed headrest against the window. 2. After having considered above, you can then try to personalise Feng Shui. Is the bedroom exactly at your South West compass point or can you shift it such that it is closer to another compass direction without compromising Para 1. It is best to avoid sleeping at the Southeast as this is inauspicious. If you work 10-11hours and spent less time, in the bedroom, you should still have the bed in your master bedroom. a. It is good to learn that the main bedroom sector is an auspicious sector under Flying Star. A bad situation is one where both under Flying Star and Eight house, the bedroom area is inauspicious. b. You spend less time in your masterbedroom and more time working so, priority should go to the room where you spent more time in. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Before I elaborate on your question, I like to share with you a little about the Compass School Theory such as the Flying Star theory. In my opinion, I believe that one way of looking at Feng Shui audit lies with the inclination of the Feng Shui practioner. I mentioned in a few forum messages sometime back that some of us are more inclined to being a Left brain while others are Right brained. I mentioned `inclined' because unlike the continuum of Hot and Cold, most of us are somewhere in the `middle'. We are not totally `left' or `right'. Some of us are more artistic, spatial etc.. On the other end, others are `logical', enjoys mathematics etc... To a certain degree, those who are artistic, spatial match those who apply Shapes and Form and some even are good with`Qi'. They can do audits, without the need for the mathematical side ie. Flying Star and usually with cunning accuracy. Or if they use Flying Star, rely it to counter check their assessment. This is how I see it. That, for those who are more inclined to mathematics may not be as good with analysis a location using `Qi'. They may not even `feel' anything. For this group, this is why, I feel that Flying Star as an example was developed for Feng shui practioners who more better with mathematics side of Feng Shui. In past forum messages, I also provided examples of real life Feng Shui practioners and had grouped them under more inclined to Shapes and Form and the other more inclined towards Flying Star... Getting back to the question, for users, it is still recommended that you use the Four Symbolic Animals concept and Shapes and Form techniques to analsyse the eterior of the house. In a broad sense, Flying Star which uses the mountain star and water star is like the notion of a mountain (or solid backing) which is usually behind the house. For the water star, this means clear space, it should be at the front or even the side of the house. Another simple way (again broadly speaking) to understand mountain is that it is Yang and water star Yin. Yin is flat like water which cannot be tall is ideal situations for the frontage of the house. If you look at my simple explanation you will notice that those who practise Flying Star for the external are infact practicing Shapes and Form School but in a different name. It is not like when one practice Flying Star, the end result is something more superior than practicing Shapes and Form. Likewise, I caution the use of Eight Associations or Life Associations concept. If one is not convinced and want to try it out can do so. Start to enhance your North sector = Career or the SW = Romance sector. Check to see if it works in a week, a month or a year's time. Provide your feedback in this forum:- 1. What have u placed at that sector? 2. Did it work? The above concept has given Feng Shui a really bad name. Warmest Regards, Cecil