Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, 1. One view point is based on the symbolism of the two symbols: Circle represents the Metal element Triangle represents the Fire element. Under the destructive cycle: Fire destroys Metal. One interpretation of wealth creation is where if Fire is strong, it can destroy Metal to create wealth. 2. However, since the metal is surrounded by Fire, another point of view is that Fire is used to control metal element. Under Para 1, it is `wealth' creation. While under Para 2, it is used as a controlling element. For example, when we use 6 coins to represent Big Metal, it is good to use Red string to control the metal element. (Where Red represents the Fire element). Therefore, one should thus understand that we can look Fire and Metal elements under different perspectives. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Ideally, good buildings have the `water' facilities away from the offices. Here, pumbing can be concentrated at the corner of a building i.e. the pantry area, the toilets (both male and female). 2. Since most of us are not going to spent so much time at the toilet area, the male and female toilets can still be next to each other. Usually, the centre area or a walkway for maintenance (housing the pumbing) for both toilets) is between the male and female toilet. 3. No matter how, the above is still a better choice rather than the toilet in the middle or at one location where it does not at least share one external wall. Here, some office main entrances may be facing these toilets. For example, I recall seeing such a building i.e. Fortune Centre building in Singapore. This type of `configuration' is best avoided if one can. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Sorry, can you clarify what you mean. Anyway, the page for the site has undergone a revamp. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Normally, a water star implies a flat surface. A fish tank need not necessary "comply" with the water star i.e. clear space if it is tall. 2. The usual advise is not to place a fish tank in the bedroom. Here, bedrooms should be more Yin than Yang. However, this depends on the tolerance of individuals. It is like the mirror facing the bed. Some of us may feel uncomfortable while others do not feel anything at all. 3. A mountain star has to be located and cannot be activated at the window location. In my opinion, as the fish tank is most likely to be `tall', it is not necessary the equivalent of a water star in this case. Contrast a true water star e.g. a pool of water in front of the house (not stagnant). Warmest Regards, Cecil However, activating a water star

Dear Anon, Sorry, hope you can clarify futher as to where you had read where the phoenix and dragon are `kept' in the bedroom. So far, as I recall, I have not made the above remarks other than mention that they are symbols that some married couples use (embrodied) on their pillow covers. However, as the phoenix represents the Female and the dragon Male, they are sometimes embroided on pillow covers for `luck'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. If there are different `Gods' one should place them with a gap in between the altars. 2. The altar can be on the same level and simply leave a gap e.g. 1 or 2 inches between the `Gods'. Alternatively, another method is to use support to raise the `Gods' and leave them at different levels. The more important `God' should be highest and preferably in the centre of the alter placement. Do note that `raising the level of the Gods is not compulsory but just another consideration (instead of leaving a gap between the figurines). 3. Ideally, these figurines should be displayed `out' of the house. For example, avoid having it face into the bedroom or a toilet. 4. Other `taboos' include:- Not on the same wall as the toilet, Not placed in the bedroom 5. Ideal locations are those where they face the main door area. They need not face the main door but rather face the area or vicinity of the main entrance door. 6. It is acceptable for them to face the frontage of the house or a window (located at the frontage of the house). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Closing the lid of the toilet sit is secondary to Feng Shui. Here, the chief consideration is to try to locate imbalances e.g. using the Flying Star analysis for the house. If there is an imbalance, we need to `fix' it. As for closing the lid of the toilet, in my opinion, it is better to simply close the toilet door. If so, one do not need to close the lid of the toilet sit/bowl. You have brought up an interesting perspective thou:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

The picture below shows the open `slate' staircase. It is better if the staircase is enclosed to allow Qi to flow more "smoothly." Below, Picture size = 4k Credit and Source: The Straits Times, S'pore, 25th December 1999, Pg 8 Life!

Based `strictly' on Shapes and Form Feng Shui, can you tell which roof is auspicious and which is not? Which Roofing is auspicious? Please refer to the picture below for reference before you complete this poll Q1. In the picture below, Roof marked [ A ], is it auspicious? Q2. In the picture below, Roof marked [ B ], is it auspicious? Q3. In the picture below, Roof marked [ C ], is it auspicious? Q4. In the picture below, Roof marked [ D ], is it auspicious? View Current Poll Results Below, Picture size = 76k Source & Credit: The River Place Sales Brochure

Is this plot of land by the Singapore River auspicious? Clue: 1. Ask yourself this question: Is the meandering river auspicious or inauspicious? 2. Is the location of the plot of land (River Place) condo in relation to the `curve' of the river auspicious or inauspicious? The River Place Condo: Plot of Land Is the plot of land of the River Place Condo auspicious? Yes, I think it is. No, I don't think so. Not sure. View Current Poll Results Below, location of River Place, size = 67k:- Source and Credit: River Place Sales Brochure Note: Reviews will be posted to Answers! to the Fun Polls in a week's time.

House with very bad Feng Shui Can a house with very bad Feng Shui be cured even by a highly qualified FS Master? Yes, I believe it can. No, I don't think so. I am not sure. View Current Poll Results

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

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:-