Cecil Lee

Dear Srikanth, I am trying my best to understand your question. You mentioned that there are anomalies under Eight House. As the Eight House is personalised to an individual. It is best used to find out a person's best personal direction. It is also used to find out the degree of suitabiltiy e.g. if the death / diaster line falls at the main entrance door, the house is considered the most unsuitable for the person. Next, the sector where the individual spent the most time e.g. in the bedroom should preferably be a good / auspicious sector. You mentioned that people who are living Here, I believe, each `people' you mentioned do have their individual Eight House Gua number. And are they all having the same Gua number. It could be also that instead, the house chart for that particular sector based on Flying Star (or birth chart) of the sector is auspicious as opposed to an individual using the Eight House and finding that to him, the death line is at the toilet. What about other family members. The Eight House is best used under current situtation to determine the personal best direction of an individual. It is recommended to be used to check auspicious or inauspicious sectors particulary at the main entrance (bread winner) and for the rest of the family, their bedrooms. It is understood that there are limitations of the Eight House. It cannot also be used to find a `cure' or `enhancement'. One has to seriously take it that the best use is as stated above. Sorry, I am really not sure what you are trying to say because, I have tried my best to always emphasise a well known fact that the Eight House is not a `cure all'. All its limitations are I believe, mentioned quite extensively. For the reason that there are limitations in the Eight House Theory, we therefore have been discussing extensively on other Feng Shui Theories and concepts. The most recent was the Flying Star House numbers to analyse high rise buildings thru `vertical' analsis where the existing Flying Star Theory looks at the horizontal analysis. As you have mentioned, the Eight House is the easiest theory to understand because of its simplicity. We have not stopped there but continue to introduce more and more concepts. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kate, 1. One `method' is based on where your house number is placed. For example, if your house number is placed above the front door or on the door itself, this is considered your main door. 2. The next question is, to choose a door that is `more favourable'. If it so happens that under the Flying Star theory and assuming that your house was renovated under Period 7, and there is a double #7 stars, then one should make this the main entrance door. If one does not want to go indept into using Flying Star, then the next best alternative is to see which door suits the breadwinner best by using the Eight House Theory. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chris, It is for this case that the House Number module was developed by Feng Shui masters to tackle modern problems relating to flats. The reason is because one should not change the house direction whether sitting or facing. Essentially, the whole block face is facing that particular direction. That is why, if the Flying Star of a particular layout in a flat or apartment is good or bad, it does not mean that everyone of the same block will share the same luck. Because different house numbering will determine the luck of the unit based on Flying Star house numbering. In addition, whether it is good or bad depends on the Pillars (true element and strength) of an individual. That is why for this reason, there is no need to change the sitting or facing direction. Robert and myself strongly agree that Traditional method still stands because when one do a Feng Shui audit, Flying Star is only one of the audit tools. The key reason is that the house may be good but if it does not suit the person staying in the house, he will not be able to enjoy the benefit of the house. Furthermore, Flying Star (Farmer's Flying Star) analyses a wide sector which includes a large building and its analysis takes into account Horizontal sector influences and not vertical influences. For this reason, there is no need to change the sitting and facing position. As mentioned, that is why the vertical analysis called Flying Star House number was developed especially by modern Hong Kong Masters to cover this `missing' link. I mentioned Hong Kong in particular rather than Taiwan Masters because, they are faced with a high rise developments and successfully done so many FS audits. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, in my opinion, this is indeed a true statement. 1. Currently in mainland China, where they have a `one' child family planning, there are many articles that mentioned the problem where the ratio of males babies are higher than female babies. Such articles, do mention that many parents had either aborted or killed/murdered female babies secretly. 2. To understand why this is happening, one can take clue to this: Chinese grand parents and even parents have a social pressure to give birth to baby boys. Why? This is because only the males can `carry' their family name. For example, the grand father's Surname is Tang, only a male child born to him can carry on his surname `Tang'. For the female, if her name is Tang Ai Lin, once she marries into (assuming another Chinese family) will take on the husbands surname. For example if her husband Surname is Wong, her maiden name is now Tang Ai Lin. Her child (either boy or girl) has to adopt her husband's Surname. Some `modern' working wife may alternatively call themselves Wong-Tang Ai Lin. Here we know that her true Surname is Tang and her husband's is Wong. A further simplication is she is known as Mrs Wong. But the son can never be called Wong-Tang Boy Boy. He must use the surname Wong. His children has to use the surname Wong. Even if Mrs Wong is divorced, she `cannot' simply change her son's name to Tang Boy Boy. Therefore, if we follow the above, if a male child is not born, the family name `cannot' carry on. Thus for the above reason, in the past, if the wife cannot bear a son, she is dispised by her in-laws and even the husband had no choice but find another wife who can give birth to a boy. (Erh.. especially for rich families). In the past, Chinese royalty will execute an entire family if they are out of their favour or due to treason. This is a cruel way to try and exterminate the entire family with that Surname. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my country, and in my opinion, the statement is no longer true for the following reasons: 1. Good quality inlaid pearl furniture especially if they are `old' are considered `antiques' and very expensive. 2. Many people nowadays (especially the middle class) can only afford `imitation' antique furniture without the pearl inlay. 3. I remember when I was young, my parents used to bring us to my auntie's parents home in Orchard Road (Singapore). Her father is a Chinese physician and I remembered clearly the beautiful pearl inlay set against many dark coloured wooden furniture. I recalled seeing motifs of leaves, flowers etc... They are really lovely. I do recall that these furnitures do require `attention' as sometimes the pearl inlay falls off. (In my opinion, to me the furniture looks expensive. But I am not sure if it is due to quality problems or wear and tear.) 4. Pearls signify purity and the Chinese were cultivating it even before the Japanese had done so. 5. It is still common practise to place a `pearl' in a person's mouth at their death. The tongue is akin to the mussel and the pearl (if we can visualise, like it is exactly as in nature in an oyster's `mouth'. 6. I have seen many `young couples' who rather purchase `modern' e.g. fabric or leather furniture rather than these `antiques'. One reason again is that they are so expensive (the quality ones) and a few pieces of such furniture does not blend well with their interior decor. 7. There is a `danger' under Feng Shui that too much `real' antique furniture causes one to `narrow minded' , rigid thing etc... Where one purchase antique furniture, one should where possible learn (if you can) the history of the furniture piece. As the furniture piece would, in my opinion, retain some of the Qi where it stood the longest e.g. in a old house. Too much antique furniture, could change the Qi within a home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, On reading your `concept' it sounds interesting. It is more a case of `desperately' trying to find a location to activate a mountain star. *No offense* I mean it as a joke. The above is considered a `flaw' concept. This is because there are two methods to divide a house into either 9 proportionate squares or use a pie chart dividing the house into 8 sectors with an extra sector at the centre of the house. One sector represents a compass direction. I understand what you are saying. It is like an `L' shaped house and you can further divide the two rectangles of the `L' shape into the two rectangles. As much as we want to have mountain stars in our home, we cannot, simply `produce' mountain stars with our *imagination*. Therefore, there is no such thing as superimposing a NW mountain star into all 8 sectors of the pie chart and treat each NW as a mountain star. *JOKE* -- Nice Try;) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kate, If your business is experiencing financial difficulties and is situated in an office rather than your home, the Feng Shui of the home will typically have a reduced impact on the office. In such cases, it is recommended to conduct an office audit. Regarding the sloping ceiling: 1. The higher the slope, the less auspicious it is considered to be. 2. One option for those sleeping under a sloping roof is to use a poster bed, although this may be more expensive. Alternatively, cloth material can be placed to act as a barrier against the sloping ceiling. In addition to the above, the principle of 'If you do not see it, it no longer becomes a cure' applies. By installing a false ceiling to cover the sloping ceiling, the threat posed by the slope is eliminated. While using a false ceiling may not be practical for you, this example illustrates how the concept can be applied. 3. When facing financial challenges, it may not necessarily be due to the Feng Shui of the house, but rather the Feng Shui of the office or shop. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Sorry for posting only the initials of the word HDB. By the way, the intitials is not HBD but HDB In Singapore, the government has a statutory board (semi-government Board) that builds houses for the majority of the population. Approximately 90 percent of Singaporeans live in a Housing Board Flat or HDB for short. Usually, these flats are 99 year leases and partiall subsidised by the government. The purpose of the government is to making public housing affordable to everyone. Frankly, there is no difference between a `home' or a housing board flat. In our common language here, usually private housing are usually condominium, flats, landed property etc... and these are termed `Private' housing. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for your comments. This feature is not available for quite sometime. I believe that in a forum, we can accept occassional typing or spelling mistakes. What is more important is that we try to convey our messages in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Instead, it is good for everyone to `construct' the Topic header as `meaningful' as possible. For example, try not to type topics as: Mountain Star (instead type as : How to activate a mountain star) Sloping ceiling (instead type as : Are sloping ceiling bad? Usually, when I come across topic headings like the above, I have to change them to a more meaningful Topic heading. I am very glad that many forum users are taking the effort to type in meaningful topic headers. For those who still type two word headers, we appreciate if you could follow some of the examples in the forum. As there are more and more messages, I am sure, a good topic heading will be very useful to follow through or do a search. Thanks in advance. Cecil

Dear Anon, It is not a `conclusive' fact that paintings can neutralise bad sectors. In well published Feng Shui cures, the most common neutralizing agents range from: 1. If you cannot see it it no longer becomes a sha. 2. Use of lighting, water positions and plants. 3. Use of 6 coins to defeat say the bad #2 and #5 For paintings, it is mostly used to enhance the interior. Caligraphy of meaningful words are commonly used. One can say that as there are many practioners with their view points, or agenda, there are those who pay emphasis on paintings while others do not really feel that they are of the utmost importance. In my personal opinion, painting is secondary. What is more important is a `good house'. For example, I have shown pictures of what my grandfather's house was like. Originally, the house was bring him wealth and good luck. Since it ain't broken don't fix it. The result was that he `chopped' off the head of the house. Added a `heavy' head for the house. I believe this has resulted in his death. After we sold the house, the new owner became bankrupt. Eventually, this type of house has to be sold. It was later sold and demolished. The same situation happened with my neighbour's house which also chopped off the head of the house and built a new one. This neigbour's house has also eventually to be sold and demolished. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kate, To confirm if it is indeed a poison arrow, it must be tangent to or aimed directly at the main entrance or the window. The best way to determine this is to stand at the main door facing outwards. If you do not see the triangular roof pointed directly towards the main entrance door it is not really a poison arrow. Do the same for the window. Stand at the window and observe the triangular roof. Is it pointed into the house thru the window? If not, then this is not a poison arrow. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chris, Under the `simplified' timing, you will find that Singapore, Hong Kong are in the same time zone as Beijing, the capital of China at +0800 GMT. Even in the past, even at most there is not more than 1/2 an hour difference in time adjustments. Therefore, when you check for time, for Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing are exactly the same time zone. For predicting auspicious situations, what is most important is to find an auspicious date (DAY) which gives a 24 hour leeway. For hourly predictions, it still gives a two hourly leeway based on Chinese hour. Even if one considers analysis using Pillars of Destiny, the hour of birth can even be omitted or ignored and the Pillars of Destiny has been mentioned by many in the past to be as accurate without this fact. For example, many Feng Shui masters claim that if one has lived his life time, he can work backwards to obtain the hour of birth based on the history of the person's life. This is the reason one should not be too concern about the change in time zone as often this is the least important factor as many other additional factors can be taken into account even by Pillars or I-Ching. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Since you sleep on the floor, it is acceptable to sleep close to the window. This is because, the lower part of the wall can be considered the near equivalent of a head rest. However, do note that it also depends on the wind conditions outside the house. If it is too windy, one may catch a cold. Sorry, can u explain further on this as I am not clear what u mean. A table would not be a good subsitute as a headrest. It would be better not to have a headrest under the conditions you mentioned. Nowadays, many people, with little knowledge or commonly, we say ` a little knowledge is a dangerous thing '. Here, one has to differentiate between advise given by a competent FS consultant and one that reads up books, literally do it yourself without knowing more. One has to understand that a competent FS consultant can usually able to provide multiple advise after considering all the available factors. He/She can track and even anticipate what will happen using a specific cure or enhancement. But for a `novice', my advise is that if one is doing trial and error FS, do not do it all at once. As both of us have not truly read or more importantly read the `Vastu' it is difficult for me to comment on something which I do not know about. Let's put it another way, you can say that I am `biased' and pro Feng Shui because, I have at least 20 years indept study into almost all the more popular Schools of Feng Shui etc... Why is Feng Shui so popular today? Non believers of Feng Shui will attribute it to the Marketing Skills. Believers or would be believers of Feng Shui will get to see more and more people setting up Feng Shui websites. For example the Wind and Water Ring already has not less than 100 ring members and nearly every week, I receive request to join the ring. On a neutral level, one has not only to study but truely understand Vastu in order to make a qualified comment. But reading between the lines is not a fair way to say whether it is better or worse than Feng Shui. Take for example, I recently mentioned that 9-Star Ki is also another variant of Feng Shui. The recommendation here is that if one is keen to learn 9-Star Ki, my advise is to stick with it. The reason is because it has its own `ruleset' and one should practise it in total. Currently, mixing it with `Traditional Feng Shui' (origin from China) is both difficult as it is difficult to cross reference certain aspects to the other. Perhaps, you may be mistaken. I do not discourage the use of chimes, plants etc... But rather, use them after evaluating the situation closely. What ever cures is to solve a problem and not merely for the sake of commercialisation of such items. Before, one uses such items, one has to really do their homework and after this, place it especially to neutralise a problem. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, It is good that you bring up this question. 1. You see, the Five elements also has an equivalent relation with numbers. For example:- 5 = Strong Earth 6 = Big Metal 7 = Small Metal 1 = Water 4 = Small Wood 3 = Big Wood Here one has to understand that take for example, small wood refers to a small plant while big wood is = a tree. 2. Traditional Feng Shui practioners use either of the following as a cure or enhancer: a. Water positions b. Plants c. Lighting Some feng shui practioners recommend five rounded bulbs to `light' up a location. As they believe light creates beneficial Qi. Natural lighting is still the best. The reason why they use five rounded bulbs is to represent all the five elements. The above is one way of looking at why they use the five rounded bulbs. To these practioners, light is good for beneficial Qi and they did not really consider the implication of Number 5 as equivalent to the Misfortune Star 5 but rather, these number of light brings beneficial Qi. Furthermore, these practioners are usually Shapes and Form practioners and less concerned with Flying Star numbers. In Singapore, there are quite alot of practioners who only practise the Eight House Theory! Some are not well versed with Flying Star. For `serious' practioners of Flying Star would not want to use 5 coins. To them (you can say that they are "obsessed" *joke* with numbers). Remember that to the Flying Star practioners, they only eat, talk and sleep on numbers and numbers are very important to them. Although I exaggerated abit about these practioners being `obsessed' with numbers, you can see that to them number 5 represents the EARTH element. These Flying Star practioners are already `horrified' with Number 5 and seeing a cure with 5 coins would really tear away their `hear'. You can say that they already do not want to have anything to do with 5. So to them 5 coins is worse off as a cure because, 5 represents Earth element and one is introducing more Earth (5 coins) to the situation. I hope you can look at it as a light hearted moment, and understand what I mean:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Thanks for bring up this interesting question. If I am not mistaken, if it is written somewhere, most likely, the author should have instead say that whenever star #2 and #5 meet (or viz-a-viz #5 and #2 meet), this is already considered an inauspicious water and mountain star. If one is doing a manual calculation and find that with these two stars, there is say a mountain star at this sector, do check the calculations again. This is because, whenever there is a #2 and #5 (stars meet) one can never find a water or mountain star at this location. But one must remember that the base star can still have a 5 or 2 and there are instances where a mountain star will occur. For example: 2 6 5 5 8 2 Here, we are not comparing the base star with one of the two stars (water or mountain). Hope the above helps you understand, Flying Star better:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear John, So far, down under, Glyn is still the very best but (unfortunately) she is in Perth. I am not sure, anyone else can match her in Australia. Warmest Regards, Cecil That's sort of 1. Do you know any 2. Given my birth date, Once again, thanks for your John :) -----Original Dear John, Under the Eight House 1. Where possible the location 2. Since you The I was born in How could I All rights Reserved.

Dear Anon, I agree with you on the statement. In the past, this was the case. One reason for this is because, if one is rich or influential, I guess, the genes are considered (I am not sure how to call it but generally) the genes are considered `better' genes and the offsprings are `suppose' to be more intelligent. Well, the above is just a general saying and if it incurs the wrath of anyone here, than I apologise. It is just one of those `theories' I read and kept in my mind...:) In Singapore, it is now no longer possible for Chinese to marry and take on a second wife. The penalty: `Going to Jail'. Therefore, for a `FINE' country like Singapore, this acts as a deterrent. In fact, there are lots of rich people in Singapore in the early 1950's who have maintain a second wife. Nowadays, with globalisation, many, I believe do keep mistress (secretly) and I suspect in some `poorer' neighouring countries. This is common also for the rich Chinese male all over Asia. As I am not familiar with Chinese males in western countries... it is too premature for me to comment on it. Anyone care to share with us especially those of you staying in the US and Europe? Another trend is many Asian Chinese, go to the extend of going to China to get a bride. In Singapore, another interesting trend is that especially the Indian population, there are in my opinion many Indian males who take on a Singapore Chinese bride. (Perhaps, the reason is due to fewer Indian girls available or many Indian males have done away with arranged marriages. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kaushal, Perhaps, you can try searching the `yellow pages' or look up your daily newspaper advertisements. Wishing you success:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear John, Under the Eight House Theory, it is best that you also consider some of the following important points: 1. Where possible the location for the bedroom should be in an auspicious sector also. 2. Since you are investing in a new house, it would be best not to D.I.Y. but rather use the best tools to analyse the house. The best method is to consult a competent FS consultant to look into your project. This is because, I believe if one is new, there are (lots) of considerations to be looked into rather than simply using only the Eight house to determine your main entrance door. (Well, this is only a suggestion.) One suggestion is to tilt the main door to face SW. Another consideration is that since SW is considered the devil's back door, you must be really sure that it is beneficial to you to do so after considering the `big picture'. Warmest Regards, Cecil I was born in How could I overcome Yours

Dear Ivy, Thanks for your comments and your personal experience on the use of the Flying Star theory. As for the Flying Star course, I am still currently working on it and refining it. My believe is not to `rush' and put up a course but rather, the quality that matters. I will e-mail you at your address given once the course materials is launched. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Yes, there are many festive holidays in the Chinese calendar. In fact, too many to be listed out on this page. Practically each season has a few festive holidays. As China in the past is more an agricultural country, many of the festivities are to `celebrate' e.g. the start of harvests etc... In the near future, we will provide dates for each particular festivities celebrated. A few of the more common festivities are: 1. The festival of the hungry ghosts - To applease these ghosts so that they do not make trouble for individuals on the earth. As in every 7th month of the Lunar Year, ghosts were said to be let out of the underworld and they may cause havoc. This period is a NO NO for marriage, going `outdoors', renovations, buying /selling a house etc... 2. Cheng Meng This is the day where family members visit the grave of a dear and beloved. Prior to this, the caretakers of the gravesite would be paid to clear the weeds and grass and tidy each grave. When the family members pay a visit at the gravesite, they would offer offerings e.g. food, buring jost sticks, `underground' money or `fake money' where these are burned and `hoping' that the dead would receive it and use them. 3. Dragon Boat Festival and eating `dumplings' i.e. glutonious rice filled with meat fillings. Besides the above, there are many many more festivities. But of course, there is no `public holidays' other than for Chinese Lunar New Year in countries like Singapore and Malaysia. I believe, if you are really interested in such details can search the web for such books or browse your local library or book store on " Chinese Festivities ". At a later date, once Robert has completed most of the program enhancements will make a program to highlight a specific festivity and duration. For example, as the 7th month is an important taboo, this will be highlighted for those logging into the web. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Where possible, try to obtain `old' Chinese coins. It is plentiful as it is now being produced commercially (replicas) all over the world. 2. Where best, traditional Feng Shui uses these `old' coins. 3. In Singapore, our new batch of $1 coins have a trigram profile and I recently used it in my home `to test' it out. It so happens that the `Sickness' sector was right at my bedroom window. I use the Chinese Red Packet (Envelope in Red colour) and used `good quality' 3M scotch tape to tape the coins (two rows x 3 coins) and pasted it on to the Red Packet. So far, I find that it is working. This is because, I had some minor `illness' before this and now, feeling fine. Yes, I agree with you on your observations that silver foil does reflect. It can be used but like your keen observation, it is best to use the first method ie. proper coins (provided one sticks them up properly). Else if it falls on a person's head, one may get `blue black'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, As most of us are aware, Chinese who migrated overseas to escape the communist rule are considered more affluent than those on mainland China. These group of Chinese (those who had migrated overseas) have been exposed to food from other culture. A very good example is in my country and even neigbouring countries. As we have a diverse mix of race e.g. Chinese, Malays, Bugis people, Indians, Eurasians and others.. you will find lots of type of food available. The Chinese is `known' to eat anything even exotic food if given the opportunity. Depending on where one is born, some prefer spicy and hot food i.e. lots of chillies, chilli padies etc.. while others eat milder food. Singapore is also a food paradise and Singapore Chinese eat a variety of food e.g. from Burgers, to prata (Indian), Indian curries, Malay spicy food, Mexican and even Japanese food etc... But for those on the mainland, deeper inland, their food is more local because they are not often in contact with the West, Asia or Europe and most likely have not tasted a variety of such food. I also believe that it is also based on an individual's preferences for the type of food he/she eats. Majority of the Chinese outside mainland China are comfortable with both using the fork and spoon and the chopsticks. In a recent article, I read, it is good to eat with a chopstick because we are literally `picking' up pieces of food... this is good for our health because, we then `force' ourself to eat slower and one result is it tends to minimize on gulping up our food and making us fat. Traditionally, Chinese food do not make us fat. In the past, we do not have desserts that we now find available after every Chinese meal e.g. as those in a Chinese restaurant. In mainland China, the type of food we eat also depends on the province that grows the particular food. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, For those who are new to Pillars of Name, let me elaborate by giving an illustration. When my eldest brother was born, my grandfather consulted a Geomancer who did up his Pillars of Destiny. The Geomancer `found' that my brother's Ba Zi (Pillars of Destiny) has an imbalance as he `lacks' the water element. Here, his three character Chinese name has a Chinese name with `Water' in it. The Chinese character `Shui' (exactly the same Chinese character as the `Shui' of Feng Shui. Pillars of Name has been around for a long time as long as Pillars of Destiny and each Chinese character can be `traced' to it as Yin or Yang and a specific Five element i.e. Water, Wood, Fire, Metal or Earth. Here, one can understand that it is much harder to classify `English, Indian, French.. etc.. names' into the equivalent bearing in mind that we much determine each character or word as either Yin/Yang or one of the Five elements. Because of the above reasons, this is why outside the Chinese community one would have difficulty using the Pillars of Name for analysis. (Some people have tried to use the meaning of an English name and convert it to a near equivalent to the Chinese name). One good news is that Robert, will at a later date launch a module mainly for the Chinese community to select a name for their child. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There is much truth in this statement: 1. Grass or grass that is regularly `trimmed' is the near equivalent to a water position. The logic behind it is clear. Grass allows the space to be flat and clear of obstructions. 2. If one plant a tree, in no time, it will outgrow its size and become large. It is inauspicious particularly to grow a lone tree on the side of a house. A lone tree in Feng Shui implies that the tree can harbour a spirit. A large tree at the front of the house (e.g. on either side of the main door) creates a Yin environment. Warmest Regards, Cecil