Cecil Lee

Myths about the Chinese 7th month The Chinese 7th month traditions are deeply cultural and mostly symbolic. They should not be a source of fear or unnecessary restriction in daily life. Embracing these customs with understanding and kindness can give more meaning than worry. Q1. Should you avoid staying out late during the 7th month? No need to worry! In modern cities like Singapore, there's no evidence or special reason to avoid late-night activities during the 7th month. Most people are well-protected by their natural aura or yang qi, and the vast majority are not at increased risk during this period. Unfortunately, a small minority of people lack the aura or yang qi needed to protect themselves at all times. Fortunately, most of us fall within the safe 98 percent and are not part of that 2 percent. Here are the unfortunate 2 percent: Q2. Is swimming dangerous during the 7th month? There's no reason to refrain from swimming. Hungry ghosts are believed to exist in a different realm and generally do not interact with or target ordinary people. Most swimming accidents have natural explanations rather than being related to the supernatural. Q3. Does leaving offerings to ghosts actually benefit them? Offerings are seen more as symbolic acts, similar to how people put up festive decorations or flags. Spirits are not expected to physically consume or benefit from these offerings unless channeled through a medium. The act itself serves more as a cultural tradition than an actual transfer of goods. Q4. Are there more wakes and funerals during the 7th month? No, statistics show that there is no increase in mortality rates during the 7th month. The idea that more people die at this time is a myth. Life should be lived with kindness and mindfulness, regardless of the lunar calendar. Q5. Do “hungry” spirits genuinely experience hunger? The spirits or ghosts are thought to exist in another dimension, unable to access our world or physical offerings directly. The name "Hungry Ghost Month" relates more to folklore than actual supernatural hunger. Q6. Is burning offerings like paper money or iPhones for the dead truly beneficial? Burning paper offerings does not materialize those items in the afterlife. The practice is symbolic, reminding us that material possessions cannot be taken with us after death. If the ritual brings comfort to the living, it serves its emotional purpose, but many believe acts of kindness and good deeds are more meaningful ways to honor ancestors. For instance, even if one were to burn hell notes, ingots, paper cars, iPhones, or houses, they will not magically transform into money in the afterlife. However, if this ritual brings happiness or relief to the person performing it, then it has fulfilled its purpose. Many Buddhists and Taoists suggest that performing acts of kindness and doing good deeds is a more meaningful alternative to burning such offerings. Priests, nuns, and monks often view the burning of these offerings as a symbolic gesture representing the concept of "ashes to ashes." They believe that this act serves as a reminder that material wealth cannot be taken to the afterlife. Burning paper ingots will not result in real ingots being delivered to the deceased. It is simply not feasible for charred paper to transform into gold bars.

Myths about the Chinese 7th Lunar Month or Hungry Ghost Festival Month:

Is there a kitchen located in the northwest? Is this situation truly unfavorable? Has there been a fire incident at Heaven's Gate? Does this impact the luck of the male breadwinner and bring little to no luck to the other family members?

Location, location, location scores lower due to the natural slope of the land-form...

Rule #1: Fix-the-leaks, First! If not sure, repeat: Go to Rule #1 Many of us assume that Feng Shui is all about enhancements. This is what a unscrupulous Feng Shui master wants you to think so. Here, they don't mind off-loading useless products in the name of Feng Shui to you. Imagine, if you load all those useless products onto your boat.. it will certainly sink-for-sure! When the buying stops, the selling can!

Another modest sprouting green beans during First Time Open Door submitted by a client who recently took their keys to a new condo unit..

This is a well-known Chinese prohibition [or taboo] 1. The positioning of a clock holds greater significance in relation to symbolism and the Chinese culture, rather than other ethnicities. 1.1. In Chinese culture, receiving a clock as a gift for a home is considered to be bad luck. 1.2. Placing a clock facing the main door or towards a person is also seen as inauspicious in Chinese culture. 1.3. This practice is considered to be inauspicious under the symbolism of Chinese culture. 2. The other reason, not mentioned in the previous paragraph, is based on common sense. 2.1. According to some Feng Shui masters, it is advised not to hang a clock above a door, passageway, or above the entrance to a bedroom. 2.2. The rationale behind this advice is the potential danger of the clock falling and causing harm to someone. 2.3. If the clock has a glass surface, it may crack and pose a danger, even if it is made of non-tempered glass. 3. When considering the placement of a clock: 3.1. It is best to avoid placing a clock at location B, as the sound of a ticking clock may be considered irritating to the gods in Chinese culture. 3.2. Location A is a suitable option as it is not directly in view of the passageway. 3.3. Location C is acceptable, but one should consider the potential danger mentioned in paragraph 2.2 if the clock were to fall.

These are some considerations: 1. Through my many years of doing Feng Shui audits, I have personally encountered several persons who had actually placed a fish tank in their master bedroom. Although this was never my idea. 2. As it so happens to be that these persons had stayed in their home for sometime and requested for a Feng Shui audit. 3. Hobby or Placement of a fish tank for the sake of Feng Shui? 3.1. Often, those who try to place a fish tank for the sake of Feng Shui will not do so well vs those who place it for a hobby. 3.2. Why? This is because under the Holy Trinity of Chinese Luck system: There are three: a. Heaven Luck = born with b. Earth Luck = Feng Shui of e.g. home and work c. Human or Man Luck = such as family relationships. Or for a single perhaps their real love of e.g. a hobby. 4. Sometimes even if a person's Heaven or Earth luck ain't fantastic; but the person has good or great Human or Man Luck; this can overcome other adversities (if any). 5. Thus if you really, really feel good about rearing fish, then no one should stop you from doing so. 6. My advice is perhaps to start with just a single fish tank first. And see how it goes. 7. As to the placement of the fish tank(s); this will come naturally for a hobbyist! Thus, see which location in that room of yours that you feel most comfortable with. Here, I suspect that in this case, perhaps, what one may want is to have a full view of the fish(es). Good Luck!

The former Hillview Mansion, recognized as one of the most haunted locations, was situated at 130 Jalan Dermawan. This site, known for its hauntings, has since been demolished and is now referred to as Hillview Court. Mont Botanik Residence is located at the 4 o'clock position of Hillview Court, approximately 800 meters away (give or take). If you have a fondness for wind chimes, I recommend that you avoid this development...

[Above] Summary of Case Studies in this article. If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles... 1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin 2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls 3: Fire at Heaven's Gate 4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines 5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony 6: Drainage at the Balcony 7: Air-con Ledges 8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers 9: Termite infestations 10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit 11: Water tank at roof-top 12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks 13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo 14: EC/condo Clubhouse 15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System 16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues 17: Buying a unit in a Mixed development 18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development 19: Pump Room below a unit 20: 7 Commandments of Stove Placement 21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours? 22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care? 23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate? 24: Sites reserved for Schools? 25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms] 26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?

Today, 80% of owners of Goldenmile Complex said yes to a enbloc tender! It waits to be seen .. whether the proposed enbloc would be a success?

A neighbouring development: Fortunately, there exists a development known as Century Mansion, situated at the lowest point of the same slope as Mont Botanik. It is hoped that this new development incorporates adequate drainage systems to avert damp soil. Why is this important to me? It is the responsibility of the MA: -

The recent announcement indicates that this will be Mont Botanik Residence.

HDB Bendemeer Light Flying Star Feng Shui of specific stacks

This type of tea leaves are okay

Raffles City ...”Durian” Mickey Mouse with Erh watermelon ears!

Haw Par Villa gets it’s name from the last names of two brothers: Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par Thus this attraction is known as Haw Par ...

Uniquely Singapore. Now costs $2/- outside Haw Par Villa Consider this a nostalgia... treat...

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In 1966, 8 Hullet was part of Singapore Chinese Girls' Secondary School (SCGS), as indicated by the orange marker. A few hundred yards away stood one of Singapore’s oldest Cold Storage locations, along with the popular Cuppage Road Hawkers who lined the street in the evenings. Today, SCGS has relocated to its holding site at 60 Dunearn Road, Singapore 309434.

If regularly trimmed, bamboo is useful to shield afternoon sun This home on the left receives direct afternoon sun. The properly maintained bamboo plants in this home’s compound helps to screen off the afternoon sun: But the bamboo plants needs trimming and can get pretty tall.

It is not a good idea to place an altar facing towards the sleeping quarters or partially facing (side glance) of the kitchen. Although, the last input can be remedied. For more.. do a search in this forum. There are already more than 20 over pages of past replies on this subject.

In my opinion, cottage style home designs are acceptable. Sharp angles if they are not aimed or seems threatening is a nice non-issue even within the in interior of your home.

Hilbre28 @ 68 Hillside Drive Standard 5 storeys high development with a 999 lease period. By now left 700 plus years. Still many more years to go. There are 28 units in total.