Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, The Chinese Animal Signs is based on Chinese Astrology. In a broad sense, it is the equivalent of say the `English' Astrology signs such as Gemini, Cancer etc... One should take note that Chinese Astrology is also called "Zi Wei Dou Shou". For those who are new and like to find out the 12 different Chinese animal signs can visit one of my earlier sites: http://www.lovesigns.net This site compares the compatibility based on a person's year of birth. One has to be cautious to use different animal signs to improve Feng Shui especially if one purchases `objects'. For example, it is in auspicious to place a picture of a hungry tiger who is on the `prowl' in the home. At www.lovesigns.net, you will find that three sets of animals are considered auspicious and based on the graphic diagram you will find that the animal facing one another is considered it's `worst enemy'. The site will also show that at a famous convent in Singapore, `Tiger' girl babies were left at the doorstep of the convent in the past. In Singapore, the birth rate per year is usally around 60,000 to 50,000 babies but during `bad' years such as the `Tiger' year, the birth rate can drop to around 48,000 or less. One good thing about this is that during such years, there is less competition for such parents to find `better' schools for their child. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, There are two types of `gourd':- 1. The first is called simply as "Gourd". The equivalent here is called the water-melon in the west. In the Chinese province of Canton or in Hong Kong, with predominantly Cantonese speaking dialect group. Never give the water-melon as a present as the word "Xi Gua" is = water melon. The word "Xi" signifies death. 2. In this message, you are most likely to refer to the bottle-gourd or in Mandarin called "hu-lu". The bottle-gourd is linked to a Toaist's object. In Chinese symbolism, it is a replica of heaven and earth joining (due to the two spherical shape.) On the Chinese Lunar calendar: 5th day of the 5th month; which is the feast of the summer solstice, a bottle-gourd made of paper is hung at the gate leading into the house. The bottle-gourd is also the `weapon' used by Tie Guai Li, one fo the eight immortals. In my opinion, a bottle-gourd is considered an auspicious item. It is acceptable to keep such an object in the home as a decorative piece only. It is not used in any particular way as an object to neutralise etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In my personal opinion, tie a "red thread" has more to do with Chinese customs than the pakua mirror has to be activated with a red thread. As red symbolisies an auspicious colour. 1. When one moves into a house, some Chinese follow the tradition of wraping charcoal with a red paper to represent black gold. Red is considered auspicious. Same goes for bringing into the house a red charcoal stove to symbolise an auspicious occassion when moving into the house. 2. Chinese wedding invitation cards are always in Red especially with the Phoenix (representing Female) and Dragon (representing Male) emblem in gold. Even the double happiness sign is usually in red. 3. I mentioned in a few recent messages that during Chinese Lunar New Year, in the past, red fire crackers were lighted and the result is a red `carpet' effect. We can then understand why red is always used such as red string even to tie the ancient coins to form the 6 coins symbolising `Big metal'. Where `big metal' is used to destroy the Wood element e.g. a wooden ceiling beam. 4. It is also recommended when one is disposing a used Ba Gua mirror, one should wrap the Ba Gua mirror in a used newspaper and tie it with a red string before disposing of it. This is more a tradition than a `MUST' to activate the Ba Gua Mirror. Hope the above helps. Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Firstly, house numbers are considered secondary to Feng Shui. There are two "camps" with regards to this thinking. Like you mentioned some FS practioners would encourage the numbering to be rising at 45 degrees to denote or symbollically represent `progress' or as you mentioned: vertical such as 8 8 8 Others, would consider numbers secondary and not as important ie. the numbers can be at the same level. 2. In my opinion, I do believe that numbers are of secondary importance but it is really no harm raising the numbers 45 degrees or at a vertical position. (Unless this is specifically not permitted in a specific country). Again, symbolism plays an important role in Feng Shui. As we can see that it is best to have even a design of a lamp that looks like:- /\ / \ || The above profile is generally considered more auspicious than other profiles such as a roof of the house slanting to one side only. 3. One other important point to note is that some highly experience Feng Shui Masters also mentioned that the main entrance door is one where you have the number of the house on it. This is a serious consideration especially for those who use another door as their main entrance. (For now, I will not discuss on this further as there are lots of mails to be answered). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Ideally, as you have correctly mentioned, the dead tree should be removed. However, I can certainly sympathise with your plight. The dead tree creates quite a yin imbalance. As I do not know more of your personal information, you can try to use metal above the window to neutralise the `dead tree'. Here what you can do is:- 1. Get hold of a red packet or ang pow packet. If you do not have one, a red rectangular paper (approximately around 130mm by 65 to 70 mm) and place six coins (you can use scotch tape to tape the coins 3 coins each side (flat) on the paper. Hang it at the mid-point above the window. 2. The Big metal of 6 coins is used to destroy the wood element. (Note: This remedy is currently not referenced to the room's Flying Star numbers). It would be better to analyse with the Flying Star numbers. I would not recommend a milder 7 coins that represent `Small metal' as 6 coins represent Big Metal and should be able to neutralise it more effectively. Warmest Regards, Cecil

The Eight Immortals of China: Legends Who Walk Between Heaven and Earth If you were to gather a poet, a prince, a beggar, a scholar, a young woman, a loudmouthed reveler, a mystic healer, and a musician who could charm the sea and then tell them they all achieved immortality—you’d have something close to China’s beloved Eight Immortals (*Bāxiān*, 八仙). They’re not a neat pantheon of flawless gods. They’re wonderfully human: eccentric, contradictory, mischievous, compassionate, and occasionally chaotic. And that’s exactly why they’ve endured for centuries as folk heroes of Daoist-inspired imagination. In temples, operas, New Year prints, novels, and street sayings, the Eight Immortals appear as a traveling company of miraculous outsiders—each with a signature tool, each with their own way of bending reality, and together representing a promise: the Dao is open to everyone, not just emperors or saints. Who are the Eight Immortals? The “Eight Immortals” are a group of legendary figures most commonly associated with Daoist mythology and popular religion. Their stories grew over many centuries, especially flourishing in the Song and Yuan periods and later becoming staples of drama and folk art. They’re not always presented with one single “official” biography—variants abound across regions and texts—but the most familiar lineup is: 1. Lǚ Dòngbīn (吕洞宾) – the scholar-swordsman 2. Zhōnglí Quán (钟离权) – the general-turned-alchemist 3. Lǐ Tiěguǎi (李铁拐) – the iron-crutch beggar-healer 4. Hán Xiāngzǐ (韩湘子) – the flute-playing young immortal 5. Cáo Guójiù (曹国舅) – the nobleman redeemed 6. Lán Cǎihé (蓝采和) – the gender-ambiguous wanderer with flowers 7. Zhāng Guǒlǎo (张果老) – the old trickster who rides a donkey backward 8. Hé Xiāngū (何仙姑) – the lotus-bearing immortal woman Immortal Symbol Role / Attribute Lu Dongbin Sword Scholar, protector against evil Han Xiangzi Flute Harmony, music, joy Cao Guojiu Castanets Nobility, justice Li Tieguai Iron crutch & gourd Healing, medicine Lan Caihe Flower basket Youth, spontaneity Zhang Guolao Bamboo drum Longevity, wisdom He Xiangu Lotus flower Purity, health Han Zhongli Fan Revival, life force Each one is distinctive enough to be recognized instantly in art—thanks to an iconic object (often called a “treasure”) and a set of personality traits that make them feel like characters you might meet, rather than distant abstractions. Why “Eight”? In Chinese culture, eight often suggests completeness, auspiciousness, and a balanced set. But the Eight Immortals aren’t a tidy “system” so much as a vivid ensemble: old and young, rich and poor, refined and rough, male and female, respectable and rebellious. Together, they’re a kind of mythic argument that spiritual achievement isn’t limited by class, status, age, or temperament. The group includes: - Aristocrats and paupers - Officials and eccentrics - Healers, artists, wanderers, and warriors - At least one figure portrayed as gender-nonconforming (Lán Cǎihé) in many traditions It’s a spiritual found-family, stitched together by stories rather than bureaucracy. Meet the Immortals: Eight Lives, Eight Ways to Transcend 1) Lǚ Dòngbīn — the blade that cuts illusion Often depicted with a sword and a fly-whisk, Lǚ Dòngbīn is the most famous of the Eight. He’s a cultured figure—part scholar, part wandering exorcist—who helps humans by defeating demons, breaking curses, and pushing people toward awakening. One of his most beloved tales is the “Yellow Millet Dream,” where he experiences an entire lifetime of ambition and success in the time it takes millet to cook—only to wake and realize how quickly worldly glory dissolves. Symbolically: the sharp clarity that sees through desire. 2) Zhōnglí Quán — the alchemist of resurrection A broad, powerful figure often shown with a fan (sometimes said to revive the dead or transform things), Zhōnglí Quán carries the aura of ancient authority. Many stories frame him as a mentor to Lǚ Dòngbīn, teaching inner cultivation and the arts of immortality. Symbolically: transformation—turning failure, ruin, and decay into new life. 3) Lǐ Tiěguǎi — the saint in rags Lǐ Tiěguǎi is immediately recognizable: a limping immortal with an iron crutch and a gourd of medicine (or spirit elixir). His legend often explains his disheveled appearance as the result of a spiritual mishap—his spirit leaves his body, and upon returning, he must inhabit a beggar’s corpse. He becomes a paradox: ugly to the eye, luminous in compassion—an immortal who chooses the streets and the sickbed over palaces. Symbolically: mercy without vanity; healing beyond appearances. 4) Hán Xiāngzǐ — the music that opens heaven A youthful immortal commonly depicted with a flute, Hán Xiāngzǐ embodies artistic spontaneity and the strange power of beauty. In some traditions he’s linked to a historical family and portrayed as a prodigy whose path diverges from conventional scholarship into Daoist wonder. Symbolically: inspiration—what can’t be argued into existence, only breathed into being. 5) Cáo Guójiù — the courtier who chose the Way Cáo Guójiù is often shown with court tablets or ceremonial objects marking his rank. His stories frequently feature moral rehabilitation: proximity to power becomes a test, and he must cleanse himself of corruption or family disgrace before joining the immortals. Symbolically: integrity—spiritual dignity that outlasts political status. 6) Lán Cǎihé — the laughing wanderer with flowers Lán Cǎihé is one of the most intriguing figures: sometimes portrayed as male, sometimes female, sometimes neither, often dressed in tattered clothes and singing strange songs. Their emblem is typically a basket of flowers or castanets. Lán’s presence stretches the imagination of what an “immortal” can look like: not solemn, not consistent, not easy to label. Symbolically: freedom—unfixed identity, unowned life. 7) Zhāng Guǒlǎo — the backward rider An elderly immortal known for riding a white donkey backward, Zhāng Guǒlǎo is the patron saint of doing things the wrong way on purpose. His magic leans toward prankish wisdom: collapsing logic to reveal truth. Riding backward isn’t just a joke—it’s a statement: the world runs on habits, and enlightenment may require reversing them. Symbolically: holy eccentricity; insight via contradiction. 8) Hé Xiāngū — the lotus-bearer Often the only woman in the standard group, Hé Xiāngū is usually shown with a lotus, a flower associated with purity and transcendence. In many stories she’s compassionate and luminous, connected to healing, nourishment, and spiritual refinement. Symbolically: grace—inner purity that moves gently through the world. “The Eight Immortals Cross the Sea”: A Story of Many Powers Among the most famous episodes is “The Eight Immortals Cross the Sea” (*Bāxiān guò hǎi*, 八仙过海). The premise is simple: they must cross the ocean, and each uses their own unique abilities—no one relying on a boat or a single savior. The tale often ends in a clash with the Dragon King’s realm, because miracles tend to disrupt authority, and playful immortals don’t always ask permission. This story gave rise to the idiom: > “The Eight Immortals cross the sea—each shows their divine power.” > (*Bāxiān guò hǎi, gèxiǎn shéntōng* 八仙过海，各显神通) In everyday speech, it means: everyone contributes their strengths; everyone has their own method. What the Eight Immortals Really Represent It’s tempting to read them as simply “magic characters,” but their popularity comes from something deeper: they function as a mythic mirror for society. - They celebrate the outsider. A crippled beggar can be holy. A fool can be wise. A wanderer can outrank a minister. - They honor many paths. Discipline and spontaneity, austerity and laughter, scholarship and street life—no single personality has a monopoly on spiritual truth. - They bring the sacred into the everyday. The Eight Immortals don’t just rule cosmic domains; they drink wine, argue, play music, heal the sick, and get into trouble. In short, they make transcendence feel possible—messy, humorous, and human. The Eight Immortals in Art, Festivals, and Everyday Life For centuries, the Eight Immortals have appeared on: - New Year prints (symbols of blessing and protection) - Opera and folk drama (their adventures are perfect for stage spectacle) - Ceramics, embroidery, and carvings - Birthday celebrations, especially for elders (since immortals symbolize longevity) - Temples and shrines, sometimes individually, sometimes as a set Their attributes—sword, fan, gourd, flute, lotus, flowers, tablets, and donkey—became a visual language. Even when the characters aren’t named, those objects whisper: you are in the presence of the immortals. Why they still enchant us The Eight Immortals endure because they refuse to be reduced to a single message. They’re not a sermon; they’re a traveling carnival of spiritual possibility. In their stories, holiness doesn’t always look holy. Wisdom may arrive disguised as a joke. Power might limp on a crutch. Purity might carry a lotus, while freedom sings in rags. And perhaps that’s their most lasting gift: they suggest that the boundary between the ordinary and the miraculous is thinner than we think—and that each person, in their own strange way, might cross that sea.

Dear Mette, Thanks for your detailed description of your home. I can certainly understand the problem faced by you in determing which is your front door. Worse still when it is determine, it really sounds and feel not right. In your case, we should try to apply another concept based on the facing direction of the front house. Let not determing the `front' or main entrance deter you. In your case, lets `forget' the actual main door or back door for the moment. Where is the frontage of your house? Here, you should consider the location where light goes into the house. It can be a window. For your special case, is there a window as I mentioned above where light flows thru or looks like the frontage of the house? If there is a door at this location, then it should be your main entrance door. If not, you can take the subsitute window as the main entrance door. Perhaps, you can feedback on the above and whether it can apply to your situation before, we go further to determine the `frontage' of the house rather than the main entrance door. Under this concept, the `frontage' " replaces " the main entrance door. One method of using this concept is to place the house number above the window. For those who have changed or use alternative doors, it would be best to place the house number on this door or above this door. To symbollically make this the `front door'. (You can still leave the house number on the other door). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sabina, What I understand is that you have measured your main entrance and it is in the mid-point or compass direction 337.5 degrees i.e. between 0 degrees and 315 degrees If you are using the eight house theory, you need not be too concern with the "type" of house ie. North or NW but rather find out what is the intangible force at the main entrance by checking what intangible force is affecting the North and NW. Best that it is not the death or disaster intangible force at either North or NW. If so, this means that the house is considered the least suitable to the breadwinner. Next, check the intangible force affecting the bedrooms. These are the two key considerations if you are using the Eight House Theory. As for the Flying Star theory, you should not have a problem locating the type of house as the compass directions is every 15 degree difference i.e. there are a total of 24 house directions under this theory. Warmest Regards, Cecil (Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/house1.htm for instructions on the use of the Eight House) or goto www.geomancy-online.com to generate a free eight house report.

Dear Glyn, I am delighted to hear your success story:) You have really put Feng Shui especially the use of the Five Elements concept. It is cleary a shiny example of how proper use of Feng Shui can yield excellent results. Keep up the good work! Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Anon, Currently, there is no `evidence' to say that opening or closing a door which happens to be at the east direction will distrub the grand duke. It is in my personal opinion that, the Grand Duke does not `stay' or `sit' at a door only be be `banged' upon. Collectively one must understand that (most importantly) the Grand Duke refers to Chinese Astrology where the Grand Duke is based on the planet `Jupiter'. As Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, it is suppose to extert a substantial influence on our planet. Overall, it is perfectly ok to have the door at the location. Only remember to try not to do any renovations at the location e.g. the wall surrounding the door. If we want to take taboo abit further, try not to paint the door for this year. If one can wait, no harm be abit more cautious. For those who are new in this forum, the Grand Duke Theory is based on Chinese Astrology. But many Feng Shui practioners incorporate it in Feng Shui as Chinese Astrology and Feng Shui is commonly integrated (subject fields). Similarly, you will notice that Geomancy.net or Geomany-online etc... is not called Feng Shui because fields such as Destiny (Pillars of Destiny), Chinese Animal signs (Astrology) are related fields of study and especially in the Far East, things like face reading, finding a suitable name for a child, changing of a person's name, face and hand reading are other fields of Chinese Geomancy. This should be covered so that we are able to use the best of each of the tools for our benefit. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, One of the `principles' in relation to neutralising `objects' is to remember that it has to be `activated'. For example, even a simple table fork has been effectively used by some FS Masters to counteract / neutralise a sha qi. Here, one should remember to point it to the `sha location'. It is usually not advisable to use a sword as one has a problem deciding how to place it. Furthermore, it should not be hang within a home. Under `Symbolism', a knife or pointed object creates sha qi and this would inadvertenly affect the household, a bedroom a living room etc... Instead, one should use other non offensive methods. For example, I have mentioned that one principle is that if one do not see a threat, it no longer becomes a threat. In such a situation, one should instead use a partition behind the main entrance door (for example) to neutralise a threat. Rather than say place a sword facing the main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jenney, 1. You mentioned that you stopped using the toilet in the bedroom. Perhaps u can elaborate further the rationale for doing so. This is because it is quite common for the toilet to be in the masterbedroom. It is good that u do not use the toilet but I like to find out more how are u applying the principles. It is because the toilet bowl is directly along the auspicious line/location. 2. For the fire place in the centre of the house. Can u elaborate if it is being used. From what I can understand from your message, looks like your family is not using it. It is best not to use it unless you have a real need for it. If it is not used, leave it as it is and do not need to add anything to it. 3. Currently, overall, what I understand is that the house is not suitable for the breadwinner and as you have mentioned the U shape is not auspicious shape. 4. For the garage `poision' arrow, it is best to close the kitchen door when not in use. As mentioned in the first message, do let us know your login account for us to credit u with the credit for the Period 7 Flying Star. You can then look thru it and use it. We will always help on this matter. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jenney, 1. Yes, a South House (Fire element) is not favourable for a `weak water person'. The NE is a better choice for the `main entrance'. 2. For the U shaped house, this is indeed not an auspicious configuration. If one cannot change the profile of the house, you can try to see whether, you can (if possible) see if an `artificial' border e.g. using landscaping to form a complete rectangle shaped house such as thru the use of grass patch or plants. (Not to the extreme but imagine that when one looks from the air, it looks like a rectangle `plot'. Something of this nature. Alternatively, I am not sure if this is possible but lamps along this demarcation or further back on the fencing would help to minimize the effects of the plot of land. However, it still unfortuantely change the Qi flow but will certainly improve the situation. (Continued.. in next part..)

Dear Jenney, First of all, let me apologise for the late reply. Please see below:- Yes, it shows a direct reference to family unit or relationship. At a later date, Robert will expand the `interpretation' of this module further. Please e-mail Robert privately so that he can give you the additional free credit to generate another report based on Period 7 for your home. His email address is: robert-lee@3dmail.com Usually, based on your description, the flying star would `gradually' change to that of Period 7. A more cautious FS practioner will keep both templates and look at it to see which Period template is more accurate or relevant. In my opinion, your house should take on Period 7's with the renovations that you had done. Dear Jenney, First of all, let me apologise for the late reply. Please see below:- Yes, it shows a direct reference to family unit or relationship. At a later date, Robert will expand the `interpretation' of this module further. Please e-mail Robert privately so that he can give you the additional free credit to generate another report based on Period 7 for your home. His email address is: robert-lee@3dmail.com Usually, based on your description, the flying star would `gradually' change to that of Period 7. A more cautious FS practioner will keep both templates and look at it to see which Period template is more accurate or relevant. In my opinion, your house should take on Period 7's with the renovations that you had done.

Dear Anon, Under the grand duke theory, one should not:- 1. Touch `him' or 2. Distrub `him'. In my personal opinion, it is best not to `touch' him because when you mentioned hanging the lights, it would mean touching some part of the wall. I personally feel very uncomfortable over this. Another point is that you should not distrub the earth outside this wall ie. place a supporting structure to `hoist' the lights. (If you really need to do so, try to use metal e.g. a metal space between the digging and the side of the wall. Unless you can hang the lights without doing any of the above without `touching' the Grand Duke it is fine. The Grand Duke (of Jupiter) is said to be unforgiving and the effects is lasting ... can last for a few years. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Thank you for sharing with everyone this information. Yes, this general belief is considered by many FS experts specialising in Shapes and Form School. We can generally classify this as under " Symbolism " in Feng Shui. A few Taiwan FS Masters also warn of `innocent' objects such as a thin narrow Chimney as equivalent to a joss stick. The end result is usually calamity or death for family members. Once again, thanks for sharing with everyone this information. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Monica & Anon, I believe anon has `read' my mind as usually the advise is not to use plants. But strangely, some of us are more `tolerant' to the use of plants even in the bedroom. For example in the case of a mirror facing the bed, I known some who do not have an `ill' effects of a mirror facing their bed while others do have some discomfort over this. I believe, human beings are diverse and certain `concepts' cannot be universally applied to everyone. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, In the ancient Chinese book known as Yang Zhai Shi Shu, this type of house is described as inauspicious and the result that the family members staying in the house cannot be rich. This is considered less auspicious than some other building layouts which can range from death occuring twice in a year to the breadwinner meeting a calamity. Frankly, there is really nothing one can do other than to `brighten' up the house and others include placing e.g. such as placing fu fu dogs/dragons or more offensive FS cures such as canons on the pillars of the gate of the house. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jocelyn, Please see below:- In traditional Feng Shui, the original Eight House Theory is that if the main door is facing north, but you are sitting South, Eight House calls this a South facing house. Nowdays, with majority of users familiar with the ordinary compass direction and layout, when we talk about a `South' facing house, most people would assume that the main door is at the South. This is why when the Xuan Kong Fei Xing (Flying Star Theory) it is no longer called a South house etc.. but in Chinese, it is called `Sit South' and `Face North'. Under this description there is no way one can make a mistake as it is clearly `spelt out'. Under the umbrella of www.Geomancy.net www.Geomancy-online.com etc.. all the theories has already been simplified and related directly to the ordinary compass. You can understand that the audience here is universal. Thus us objective is to make it easy for everyone. If you have need tried this compass method, feel free to check out this link: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm Therefore, in this website, when we talk about a South house, it is assumed that the main door is at the South. Even when one is using a Chinese Loupan and if you are standing outside the main entrance door (facing it), one should remember that the direction that you are facing the main door is the Sitting direction. You should instead take the `opposite' which is the Facing direction. Since many users are reading many different books, my personal advise is to take the concept provided by each author `totally' and not `piecemeal' i.e. if you read a book you should try to apply the author's method in total. Usually, if the author uses traditional theory, it should match any other methods unless one or the other has made a mistake. You can take the above advise. Usually, it would be more important for the spouse or the wife in this aspect (if you can). In applied Feng Shui, it would be more important or relevance to check the Flying Star numbers at this locationto see if there is a `balance' in the flying star elements. In addition, the shapes and form school should also be looked. Since the kitchen has both the water and fire element, these two elements has to be in harmony. Water is also eqiuvalent of Yin (cold) and fire (Yang) or hot. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Note: This message is in reference to the following: Topic: Photo Tours of Interest (with Picture attachments) Subject: " House at Junction of Main Road - with bad sha qi " Dear Anon, Thanks for your observations: 1. You are correct to say that electric lamp can be used to light up the `corner' for this effect. 2. In my opinion, although one can place electric lamps but one cannot place many or it is not practical to place many lamps on the wall without making it look more light Christmas lightning. The earthen lamps are `symbolic' to "trap" the sha qi as many are used rather than spacing out the electric lamps. In `symbolism' the earthen lamps represent light even if they are not lighted up. From what I can see, the owners do not light up these lamps. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Kapil, Thank you for your clarifications. To understand what I mentioned better, please go to this forum topic " Photo Tours of Interest (with Picture Attachments) Under this topic, click the first message posted " A picture showing circular steps radiating outwards ". This picture shows a typical `Ming Tang' formation where the semi-circle radiates outwards of the building. In your case, it should radiate outwards away from the main entrance door. For the metal pole you were mentioning; there are two ways of looking at it. Some FS practioners classify a tall thin structure as Wood element while others classify it as metal simply because the pole is made of metal. As for the colour of the carpet, can you let me know which direction your main entrance door is facing? Thanks in advance. Cecil

Dear Anon, In traditional Feng Shui, here are the following considerations for the main entrance door:- 1. It is not advisable to have an opened window above the main entrance door. 2. A proper main entrance door should be `solid' and Qi should not be made to come in above the window above the main entrance door. 3. In such a situation, the remedy is quite simple i.e. not to open the window above the main entrance. 4. Some FS Masters would even argue that under the "commonsence approach", a window e.g. without grilles could easily invite a thief to drop by. Although this is not Feng Shui but this is one reason given by some FS Masters. Other considerations: The main door entrance should be proportionate to the house. Here we can apply the 33.3 percent `rule' where the main entrance door should not be more than 33.3 percent of the frontage of the house. In many houses, there is a main entrance door and a row of sliding glass doors. This is perfectly ok if you do not often open every the entrances fully all the time. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Janet, Currently, it is difficult for me to comment as there is not much information to go on. In general, it would be best that the cash register not to face or be reflected on a mirror. One way to overcome this is to place a poster on the mirror. A mirror facing part of the cash register is considered inauspicious. Warmest Regards, Cecil