Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, In the past, particularly in China, the best sites were chosen for a city e.g. Canton, Fujian etc... In this case there is not much choice to have houses built near to a volcano. One way to see it is to apply the 33 percent ruleset. The roof is so tiny and it is not going to affect the environment. Even if it is red colour. Rather, it is the threat of the volcano that can change things. Look at it this way, if the volcano is going to erupt, it will with or without the red roof Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Under Feng Shui, the Flying Star analysis `superseeds' the Eight House theory. One must first understand what the Eight House Theory is. One purpose is meant that one should spent more time at an auspicious direction. *JOKE* Imagine, if we apply the above theory, that we need to spend more time at an auspicious sector, does it mean that we need to find an excuse for ourselves to go to the toilet. To the extreme, should we create a bookshelf in the toilet etc.. For the East toilet, we should also look at it from a global picture i.e. look at the entire layout plan. For example, it is inauspicious if the toilet is at the East and next to the main entrance door. If the toilet is away from the main entrance door, this is if we rank by priorities is the least of our worries. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. For the Eight House Template, you should consider three main uses of it: 1.1 To determine how suitable are you to the house. If the death or disaster line flows thru the main entrance door, this means that the house is under Eight House Theory, not suitable to you. 1.2 Check what is the intangible force affecting your bedroom. 1.3 Especially at work, this theory provides a guide as to the best facing direction. The above are the main uses of the Eight House Theory. Other than that it has `severe' limitations. It cannot be used as a `cure' as it is not linked to the Five Element Concepts unlike the Flying Star which using the Five Elements concept to check for imbalances in a sector and this is where, it can be used to understand and neutralise the `problem'. However, the Flying Star is not a "cure all". It is used to map out the birth chart of a house. If a house has been found to be very auspicious, it does not mean that it is suited to everyone. Here, the Eight House Theory is used to see if there is a `fit' between the house and the person. Pillars of Destiny, especially the element and its strength e.g. a Strong Fire person is further used inconjunction with the Flying Star to further fine tune "a cure". Again, the above cannot live in isolation. Shapes and Form School of Feng Shui has to be used especially to do an environmental scanning such as inauspicious to have a water position behind the house. 1.4 The Eight Associations or Life Aspirations is based on the interpretation of each Gua and their significance. This is really considered `kindergarden' Feng Shui. It is meant to highlight the relationship of each sector. If we look closely at the Eight House Theory, it is personalised to an individual even if it takes into account a person's Year of birth chart. However, the Eight Associations has no merits because it is generally applied to every single person without personalization. Therefore, if one insists on using it, should do so after one has completed other Feng Shui audits using Flying Star, Eight House etc... Then if one is too free or nothing better to do, use the Eight Associations. We have shown the Eight Associations on the free Eight House report as it is still a valid Feng Shui interpretation of the Gua numbers but also added a caution on the report. Many people in the West, found that it is so simple to draw a trigram with the Eight Associations and within a short while start a practise using the Eight Associations or close to it the Fixed Template method. This gives Feng Shui a bad name. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Michael, Sorry for the delay in reply. The most recommended method is to do a proper Feng Shui audit. At least, the Flying Star to analsyse the shop else we can only look at the surface of the issue. However, the next best alternative is to go with one's instincts or six sense to approach the matter. In addition, under the Shapes and Form School, try to place the sinks away from the centrepoint of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Keat, There are two issues in your question:- 1. The Eight House Theory and what is the definition of `facing' a good direction. 2. What is known as the Sitting and Facing direction. A. The Eight House Theory The general consensus amongst most Feng Shui practioners is the definition: - Sleep with the head facing the good direction. - Sit facing a good direction. There are few practioners who have an opposite view. As I mentioned here, each of us should come to our own decisions and follow whichever accordingly. In my personal opinion, I would `stick' with the above i.e. sleep with the head facing a good direction and sit facing a good direction. B. The Sitting and Facing Direction Here, if we use this concept and apply it to your question "One says that we should sit with our backs towards our good directions " There is some truth in this. When one uses a compass (Chinese Luopan) to take readings, and under the Flying Star Theory, i.e. if you are standing outside the front entrance door and facing it, the facing direction is closer to you and the sitting (mountain) direction is the back of the house). Therefore, sitting refers to the `mountain'. As most of us are aware, a mountain provides one with a solid backing. One can under this concept say that with our Gua Number, it is auspicious to sit with our back facing a good direction. On a lighter side, another view is that it is good for people like Saddam Hussien. He should watch his back. For angels, who do not have to worry about their backs, can safely sit facing his/her good directions. So, if we follow the above argument and if the CEO is a `hated' person, perhaps, he should sit with his back facing a good direction. *JOKE* For Feng Shui theories that are not based on mathemathical models such as Shapes and Form, we should see the rationale of how a concept has been explained to us and again, we then make our own conclusion. In certain cases, there are no right or wrong answers depending on what theory or concept has been used. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- If the compass direction falls closer to one wall, the mountain star should be placed on this wall. The rationale is that there is a conflict here. The front door should be activated by a water star. e.g. outside the front door, it should be low and clear space. Placing a mountain star inside the front door does not achieve the above purpose i.e. a waste of time and money. In addition, what happens if the solid object falls off and hits the head of someone coming into the main entrance door. Ideally, it should be objects like a paper weight and immovable e.g. without wheels. It can be of any materials e.g. a solid rock object, crystal etc... The location of the compass point has to be e.g a wall. The `entire' wall represents a mountain. If one follows this argument, you can place the object at the `mountain.' Here, anyway along the mountain. There is some controvesy over this. Some FS practioners may recommend at both floors while others at one place. Usually, it should be placed at the location closer to the first level or ground level where possible. The rational here is have anyone heard of a mountain at level 1 (storey 1), storey 2... and so on? Can mountains be stacked on top of each other. It is my belief that as humans, we tend to want to overdo things. If we are given a choice, we would buy more than 1 fountain, 2 or more wind chimes. Under such situation, if it is recommended by a FS practioner, I believe the practioner is not sure of him/herself and to play safe request the owners (at their detriment) to add more than is necessary? Does the above sound familiar? Whatever we do, we should question the rationale for it. If you invite or before inviting a FS practioner, in today's world, of open information, you have to see whether the practioner can come up with a reasonable answer for it. For example when a practioner asks to place a wind chime at the South, or North etc.. Ask again. If the answer is hazy, then it reflects on the person's creditability. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maria and all users, I would sincerely like to point out the `dangers' of Fast Food Feng Shui. I am glad that you asked the question. If one does not know the answer, it is best to check first before `implementing' self-help Feng Shui cures. As I recall, there was this Doctor, who bought books on Feng Shui. He went out to buy a foutain, started to (I believe) read chapter by chapter. At each chapter or what he thought were his element e.g. based on the year of his birth, he found that e.g. he was a Fire element person. He started to paint the main gate with a colour that he though would `enhance' him. Later on, when he used the traditional Pillars of Destiny which analyses not only his Year of birth but Month, Day and Hour. He found that his true element was no longer the Fire element. (Pillars looks at two fields in each of the Year, Month, Day and Hour) resulting in analysing all eight `branches' and `stem' to come up with a person's true element. From the above, you will realise, when one studys human anatomy to become a doctor, our kidney, our hearts are properly documented as they are `physical'. In Feng Shui, it also has to depend on the author and in some instances, we are dealing with `wind' or Qi portion. I hope you can see the difference here. As I mentioned in a recent forum message, the Bagua is most commonly used under two situations:- 1. To neutralise Qi. For example, if the main entrance door faces the main gate and there is a road leading directly straight towards the main entrance door, this is Sha Qi. 2. As quite of alot of Feng Shui practioners (especially in Asia) have a religion e.g. Buddhism or Toaism, they tend to look at the Bagua in a religious way and feel that it is good to place a bagua above the main entrance door to `ward off evil.' 3. The question I would need to ask is what is your purpose of placing a Bagua? 4. A Ba gua mirror comes in several different forms:- a. More importantly, it should be the design under the First Heaven Sequence. Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/pakua.htm b. It comes in several form: The concave mirror The convex mirror The Bagua with two Door Gods (a picture is available under Photo Tours.. look for the Ba Gua...) c. In my opinion, the Bagua mirror is not commonly used overseas (US or Europe). One question here is that can it be used to `ward off evil'. Since the predominat religion in such countries is Christianity (Broadly, Catholics, Protestants and other Christians). d. In Asia, it is common for `blessed' before being used. In other countries one can `try' to say a short prayer before hanging it up. Some FS practioners belief that this is not necessary. e. If it is hung above a door, it should be at the centre-point. If you still not convinced or have doubts about hanging a bagua mirror, I suggest you do not hang it especially if one has the belief that it can enhance `wealth'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, Please see below:- 1. The Bagua trigram (which includes the Bagua mirror has to be display outside of the house e.g. above a door. 2. As there is another question on the same subject in the next recent forum message, I will touch on it in that message. 3. There is no basis for a Bagua mirror to be placed to enhance a situation if the location it faces is an auspicious location unless to `ward off evil'. A bagua mirror is commonly used for:- 1. To neutralise Sha Qi or poision arrow aimed at e.g. the main entrance door or a window. Here it is place above the main entrance door (at the centrepoint). 2. In Asia, it is very common for Feng Shui practioners who themselves e.g. are Buddhists or Toaist to recommend placing a Bagua mirror above the main entrance door or other entrances e.g. backdoor. The rationale is because the Trigram is also used in their temple etc.. 3. As for whether it is placed to enhance a location, if you do find the author who wrote it, please ask for the rationale as to why he/she mentioned it. Again, it is my strong belief that you have to question the person who mentioned it and ultimately make your own decision. The numbers e.g. #8 etc.. belong to the Flying Star analysis. The complex analysis can be found under the computerised reports which concentrates of taking away the mundane or tedious tasks and provide clear explanations of what would be needed to be done. Presently, my calendar is filled up to Februrary next year. As I mentioned, there are lots of tools available under geomancy-online.com Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, A temporary solution is to cut down the stump to the foot level. A permanent solution is to dig out the tree plus the roots cleanly. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Follow this interesting link to Introduction to Falun Gong (Falun Dafa):- http://www.mindspring.com/~falun/home1.html For a balanced view of the site, you can also visit China's website site which is titled - "Further Expose and Critize the Cult:- China.com, a different perspective Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, I strongly encourage everyone to first grasp the fundamental principles of Feng Shui. When discussing two main doors, we are focusing solely on the 'end result' rather than the underlying causes of the situation. It is essential to comprehend the root of the matter; initially, the number of main doors—whether two or three—is not the primary concern. In 'proper' Feng Shui, if a house has two doors, it is advisable to conduct a Feng Shui audit to explore the scenarios associated with using Door A versus Door B. If one door is found to be more auspicious than the other, it is preferable to utilize that door more frequently for our own purposes. Our concern for visitors should be minimal unless they come nearly every day. More importantly, we should symbolically designate one of the doors as our main entrance. While it is easy to focus on superficial aspects, we must not overlook the deeper reasons behind them. For instance, we often admire a graceful duck gliding across a pond, yet we fail to notice the effort it exerts paddling beneath the surface. Furthermore, Feng Shui should not be viewed as a panacea or a quick fix, nor should it be regarded as the focal point of the universe with countless applications. This perception is simply inaccurate. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, I am glad that you brought up your viewpoints. What you have mentioned in general is what some Feng Shui practioners practise: " Generalised Feng Shui ". One good thing about generalised Feng Shui is that one do not need to explain and analyse Feng Shui based on e.g. The Five Elements relationship. It is so easy to `preach' Feng Shui based on our feelings and to be on the safe side, use a fixed template. Anyone can practise such Feng Shui in hours. Each of us can write a book based on our experiences. To speed up things, one person writes about the Career Sector in the North. Invert the template for the South and this becomes a sensational book on Feng Shui for the Southern Hemisphere. Here, one can come up with `models' for the South but the onus is on those who come up with the model to proof it. Anyway, if you follow the discussions here, we sometimes talk about the rationale of why e.g. like you mentioned the cold winds from the north and thus usually windows are at the South. But, here you do not see us talk frequently that windows must be at the south or the door must be at the South. This is only a passing comment and it is noted that this is not meant for every location. There are kindergarden Feng Shui and more advanced Feng Shui or Destiny. All these principles are related to Yin and Yang and the Five Elements Concept. The five element concept talks about the Productive and Destructive cycle. There are are concepts behind the five elements. Here, no one can show proof that for example, the productive cycle and the destructive cycle is `reversed' for the South Hemisphere. For example, Fire extinguishes water is appled both in the Northern and Southern Hemisphere. Advanced studies had shown that there is a hole in the ozone layer in the North. There is also the Northern Lights. These are not present in the Southern Hemisphere. It is always good to reflect on the differences but as I mentioned one must provide the onus of proof to substanitate their claims. If you do not mind me saying so, the `Feng Shui' that you had mentioned are not high level Feng Shui. Only if one can show proof or substantiate their claims on e.g. Flying Star Feng Shui or Pillars of Destiny, then will be able to draw attention to the World of Feng Shui. Else, talking about fixed template feng shui, changing their directions sounds complicated but of no value to anyone. Warmest Regards, Cecil It is nice to say water drains differently. No one has however, provided proof that the Year/Month/Day or Time of birth are so directly linked to `water' that a Pillars analysis is thrown off balance. The question asked is where the link between the two?

Dear Rodica, There are many ways to look at health in Feng Shui and Chinese Divinity Methods. Usually, one should not fall sick often. If so, one good tool is the Flying Star Theory. Here, look out for Flying Star: Star 2 influence. It could most likely be in the bedroom. Star 2 (Sickness Star) and Star 5 (Misfortune) when combined together are two of the `worst' stars under this Theory. Underground water directly below a house also have negative effects. In independent German studies, have conclusively shown that when the study plotted water courses under a house, the incidence of cancer arouse. The above are worst case senarios. Other related Chinese principles include: 1. Under Pillars of Destiny For example, if a person is a Strong Fire person and this period also happens to be the Strong Fire season, here, there is an increase in the fire element which causes an imbalance. Result in getting sick or face intense competition at work. 2. Foods are broadly classified as Yin and Yang Food under Chinese culture and medicine. For example, if one takes salty peanuts (Yang), one needs to drink water (Yin). The food that we eat also contribute to our health. 3. Unlike modern Chinese, who eat excessive food like burgers, red meat etc... in the past, Chinese eat meals that are healthy. One secret is the use of chopsticks. Using chopsticks is good because, it makes the person eating the food, gather reasonable portions of food. Food is slowly eaten rather than gulped down fast. The above are chief considerations on getting "healthy." Warmest Regards, Cecil

The following links will lead you to more details about Feng Shui on Suntec City, Singapore:- http://www.suntec.com.sg/corporate/fow_main.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

[Note: It should be posted under the conference - Chinese Beliefs] Dear Anon, 1. This statement is not exactly true. (NO offence, but it is like saying that all Europeans are Christians (Broad meaning: Catholics, Protestants and other Christians.) 2. All over China and in other countries with overseas Chinese you will find that there is a mix of other religions. 3. Depending on the country, there will be a higher or lower percentage of Chinese who are buddhists. 4. For example, in China, due to their cultural revolution, under Communist rule, religion was `abolished' especially during Premier Mao's reign. Recently, religion has been `restored'. 5. You will be surprised to learn that even in China, Jesuit priest had came to China as early as 16 century or earlier. There are Chinese who are Catholics and Christians. 6. Other regions of China which share a border with Muslim countries even have Chinese Muslims. 7. In other countries, with overseas Chinese, countries like Taiwan would have more buddhist than most other overseas Chinese. There are also Chinese who are Toaist and their religion is Toaism. 8. It is my opinion that Japan, has more concentration of Buddhist because, there are lots of Buddhist temples in Japan far more than eg. in Singapore or Malaysia. 7. More importantly, Buddhism is said to have originated from India. Trade was very active then i.e. the famous Silk route. 8. In Singapore, there are more younger Chinese are Catholics, Christians (Protestants etc...) than Buddhism. While the older generation Chinese are more in tune with Buddhism. Warmest Regards, Cecil Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Fraser, Sorry for the late reply. 1. The Eight House Theory is not normally used external to the house. For example, it should not be extended outside the house. 2. The Eight House Theory as most of us are aware, is used to look at our personal best directions or suitability of a location / sector or house. 3. If one notice closely, one cannot link the Five Element Concept with the Eight House Theory. 4. Put it in another way, Eight House Theory has not direct link to the elements. Contrast this to the Flying Star Theory. For example, Flying Star is always using the Five Elements relationship. Star 2 = Strong Earth. Star 6 = Strong Metal. This is where Eight House is totally `blind' in this area. 5. On the issue of a dead tree. One therefore cannot say that since a dead tree is inauspicious, we can use it to neutralise our inauspicious sector. 6. A dead tree is indeed a dead or inauspicious tree. The rational is because, most likely (touch wood) there may be insects or worse still terminates that would `appear'. This is bad news. 7. A dead tree under the shapes and form is still in the inital stage not too bad if it is not broken eg. a tree stump. When it becomes a tree stump, it is symbolic of a blade or a poison arrow and this creates Sha Qi. 8. The Flying Star theory can be extended outside the house but not the Eight House Theory. When it is extended outside the house, in Traditional Feng Shui one of the terms used by ancient Chinese Masters or Grand Masters is called " Farmer's Feng Shui". Here it is not difficult to understand that in the past, China was an agricultural country. Feng Shui Masters in the past, often do Feng Shui for the farmers. They look at the farm even water positions such as a pig style and pig water trough. The Flying Star Feng Shui is thus used to look at the interior and more importantly extended to the exterior. This is where, you get quite close to the Shapes and Form where the Flying Star has water stars and mountain stars etc.... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Linda, I am glad you mentioned that the graveyard is (if I am not mistaken a 1733 graveyard). There are priorities in Feng Shui. Very old graveyards are in my opinion, not a `threat' as the Qi has been defused after so many years. In a few earlier forum messages, I mentioned that the longer the gravesite, the lesser or minimal `threat' of such gravesites For example, in my country, there were lots of cases where gravesites were dug up and new public housing were built on top of them. After a while, the land is neutralised by Yang activity over it. Particularly, if the deaths are natural death e.g. old age etc... A `secret' weapon of Feng Shui are trees and plants. The reason is because, it invariably attracts birds. Overall, this (plants = Yin) and birds (Yang) creates a balance of Yin and Yang. It is my opinion, that you can safely continue to live happily in your home without due regards to Feng Shui:) By the way, the description of your home sounds lovely:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Grateful, if you are able to provide me with your date of birth. Where possible also the time of birth. This is because, I have been investigating the use of Pillars of Destiny. For example, your Pillars of Destiny chart should usually have more Yin or at least half Yin and Yang to be in my opinion, able to feel `such influences'. However, in some cases, as Pillars of destiny is our Heaven Chart or Map, other influences like our experiences and other factors may increase our sixth sense, later in life. This would account for some with Yang influence yet sensititive to or able to detect Yin influences. Alternatively, even if one is Yang, situations like a NE house and other Yin influences include too much water element, plants etc.. can create additional Yin forces. This includes the Flying `Yin' stars. Thank you in advance. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thank you for your detailed description. Under Feng Shui, there are a few investigative `measures': 1. Check if there are any Yin influences. For example, outside the location of your room are there plants or a lone large tree just outside your room. 2. Other Yin influences include a few plants in the home or even mirrors. 3. A Flying Star chart with Yin stars can help to see if there is Yin forces at the room location. 4. For a North East house, if you have not read the article, do read: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/gate.htm 5. Another technique is to use a Luopan, if the compass swings in circles, it had detected a ghost. Usually, one has to throw it away as soon as possible. If not, one gets sick keeping the Luopan. Hope you can provide more info on the above. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear David, Please see below:- Glad you find this site useful. Feng Shui is all about balance. When an "anomaly" or an imbalance has been detected, one important thing to remember is that one must use the right `cure' for the right situation. Here, it is best to `convert' the numbers to their element and its strength. You need to relate it to the Five Element. For example, No. 2 signifies " Strong Earth ". Under the Five Element Concept, you then need to control this element. The clue here is " Earth " and " Strong ". 1. Look for yourself, the Destructive Cycle under the Five Elements Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm Here, you will notice that Metal exhausts earth. 2. In order for you to neutralise a Strong Element, you need to use an element of equal Strength i.e. Strong ... " something ". Piece together : Para 1 and 2 and you then find that the most effective cure is to use Strong Metal. If you understand that there are metal comes in two forms:- Small Metal and Strong Metal. Strong Metal is represented by 6 coins. This is how, we come to the `conclusion' as to the use of 6 coins. We can then understand that, why the Flying Star Feng Shui is `powerful'. It is because, it is used to analyse and `cure' a situation. In your case, where possible, purchase 6 Chinese copper coins tied with a red string together. Alternatively, scotched tape them on a red paper. Red is to control the metal element. Try your best to hang it on the wall behind your head or on the ceiling. (Caution.. do not let it fall and hurt you). By the way, Blue Tag is quite effective. What are element 4 and 7? For example, 4 is small wood and 7 is small metal. 4-7 Romance is in control. There is Wealth and Romance gains during this period. The above is good combinations. The reason why it is still considered inauspicious is because, here Base 2 is a Strong Earth element. While 7 is Small metal. Under Traditional Feng Shui, even if small metal is good to `control' earth, it is still too weak to control Strong Earth. You need Strong Metal rather than small metal. Hope the above helps. Here, it is best to analyse using the same method of analysis. A mountain star can be independent of the neutralizing element. Remember that Feng Shui is about balance. If you use 6 coins, it is best not to increase the Metal element e.g. using a solid metal object. Even when using 6 coins or Big metal, remember that I had advised on the use of a red string or thread or a red piece of backing paper to control Metal. Many people who do not really understand Feng Shui, and over do Feng Shui will cause an imbalance and it eventually does more harm than good. No, if one understands the purpose of each concept, one will not find each contradict the other. For example, if one understands the Flying Star Theory `completely' one will understand that it is only used to analyse the Birth Chart of the House (without any reference to the breadwinner). Here, you can have a perfect house that fits is considered an excellent Flying Star House. What is the use, if it is not suitable for the particular breadwinner. This is where the Eight house is used to see whether the house is auspicious to the specific person. Hope you can see the flow of the above relationship. Each Feng Shui Theory or concept was created for a specific purpose. One should not see Feng Shui concepts through a narrow tunnel or 2D flat surface. But rather, look at Feng Shui from a 3D perspective. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Carrie, I agree with you. You should try out the curtain first. This is because, one should not place the Kuan Yin figurine on a study table or in the bedroom. For those who are not sure what the Kuan Yin figurine looks like, there is a photo of it under the conference: Photo Tours of Interest (with Pictures) look for something like figurine... The reason why one should not place the Kuan Yin figurine is that it is a revered Chinese `God'. She is called the Goddess of Mercy. Locally, in Singapore, there is also a temple at Waterloo Street devoted to her. In Chinese Beliefs, (not Feng Shui) it is `dirty' for Gods to look at human beings especially in intimate locations. For example, it is inauspicious to change clothes in-front of such God (figurine). Similarly, the figurines should not be placed on the same wall as the toilet. For the same reason as above. Such figurines can be placed inside a private room e.g. library or the living room facing out of a window (for example). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, 1. If I am not mistaken, this is the reverse of the Eight Associations or Life Aspirations Concept. 2. Even if one reverses this model, it is not going to do anyone good or bad. 3. The rationale is because this is a Fixed Template Feng Shui. It is about the Eight Gua directions and placing a meaning to it. 4. I have given quite alot of examples why it will not work. 4.1. Imagine (even if is is based on the unchanged Feng Shui template): This senario: If South-West is the romance sector, and say the three of us (guys) are eyeing a colleague in the office. If the three of us start to enhance the SW sector (in your case the North West sector) which of us can in the end marry the girl? Is it the one who has enhanced our NW sector most. For example, I place 3 roses on that sector on my work table, you place 12 roses on your table, will you get the `girl'? Worse still, none of us get her! Someone else, not in our office get the girl. Imagine if the entire population does that? What are the odds like? This Feng Shui is to Traditional Feng Shui practioners especially in the East such as Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Far East, will in my opinion, say that this is only `kindergarden' Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the kiddies. If one is relying on the above, one is better off relying on ones own instincts. Contrast this to even the Eight House Theory. This theory at least is personalised to the Year of Birth of the person. If you have the time, read more of `geniune' cures or enhancements and you will understand why the kidnergarden Feng Shui will not work. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, It is good to read up the link which I had provided in the earlier message. In my personal opinion, in quite alot cases that I have come across, particularly in Australia, where there is a huge following on Feng Shui, particularly the compass school of Feng Shui such as the Eight House and Flying Star has been applied with great effect without any changes. There are also many who apply Feng Shui without modifications in South America e.g. Brazil. It is best that you read up the link I provided and if you are still in doubt, you should ask the practioner in New Zealand to `justify' on what basis they say that a particular model has to be changed. If they are unable to provide you with a good reason or it cannot be backed by `academic' or scientific proof, you should take the advice with a pinch of salt. I strongly believe that it is the onus of the person who set their `rules' or advice should ultimately justify for their actions. If not, Feng Shui (modified for the Southern Hemisphere) can be considered a "sales gimmick". And one can consider that it is "frawn" upon by Traditional Feng Shui practioners in the Far East, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The key word here is *Where is the proof?* to convince us. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Daniel, Firstly, thank you for your words of encouragements. You can follow this link to find out more about the `North-South Debate:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/addsites.htm It is also my opinion that Feng Shui can also be used in the South without modifications. Please read up the above links to find out more. You can then make a decision afterwards. If you are on the same page, you can also find out more of Lin Yun's confession from Kate Bramble's website. She is the strongest advocate against his practises. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Carrie, In my opinion, a mirror may not be effective to deflect the `arrow' of the roof line because it will still be pointed against you. The two alternatives are: 1. As mentioned earlier, you need to use a blind or a screen. A white see through curtain is acceptable. 2. Ideally, if you can place one dragon figurine on your table and aim it at the poison arrow. It is best not to use a small cannon piece but this can be pointed at the `arrow' if you cannot find a dragon. But becareful when using the cannon. Do not face it in the path of any other buidings or allow it to be `reflected' back to your home. Warmest Regards, Cecil