Cecil Lee

These are some considerations:- 1) Must the safe box place in a particlular position or direction ? - It would be "Nice-to" have it placed at an auspicious mountain star e.g. Mountain star #8 or #1 location. 2) Must the safe be hidden in the wardrobe or must be cover up (In term of Feng Shui view) - Commonsense and not Feng Shui 3) Is the safe box consider Metal Element? So is it cannot place near window or toilet? - Whether it is metal element or not : it has no direct association with say a toilet or window. - Commonsense says that it is not advisable to place it near or next to a window. Especially if there are young ones at home. Else if house has no grille(s) or even there are; and if this is a high rise; a child may just climb on top of it; imagines that he/she is superman or woman and fly down ....

Milestones of this General Advice forum: June 1996 to November 1996 - I started this general advice forum in June 1996. It was hosted on a third-party free forum website. (Note: The third-party free forum has seen closed down). Our forum was called: The Support Bulletin Board (BBS). From December 1998 onwards, Robert Lee, created and hosted our existing forum. And it has been in use since then! Forum interface revision in 2002 (Perl) and 2005 (PHP), has made the forum into the current version that everyone is familiar with. The best part is that all our messages since 1998 can still be searched and read in it's entirety. And the very old link was from our Homepage:-http://web.archive.org/web/19981201230551/www.geomancy.net/fs/index.htm And our very first (third-party) forum looks like this:-http://web.archive.org/web/19990824060338/3dglobe.com/cgi-bin/bbs/bbs.cgi?action=ShowSubjects&thread=Free_advice&Newsgroup=NEWSGROUPS.FreeAdvice&ConfigFile=/drv1/web/sites/web784be/cgi-bin/bbs/bbs.cfg

Frankly, since you are so interested in this area, go dwell scientificallyfurther intoit. You also forgot that the Chinese hours are 2 hourly: 11 to 1, 1 to 3 etc...

Frankly, if one has to apply proper authentic Feng Shui:- 1. Additional information like the "year of birth" of a home ; not just my house is 28 degrees.... 2. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui has to be considered; the exterior and the interior layout in relation to the feasiblity of placing a water position. 3. At best, no worries, here.. you could still practise "Trial and Error"; see where you like it then place it, there.

We know, everyone is so eager to jump in and practise Feng Shui. In particular, you must likely have generated a Flying star chart from somewhere. Honestly, for any new thing or subject.. you really have to "study" and understand them. Frankly, it is so easy to post a few lines to text.. but this Flying star thing, or knowledge does not and cannot drop down from the sky. If you intend to DIY, you really need to go learn it. or read up about it.. and this may take time. Reading is one thing, but understanding and applying it... is really another. Please note that this forum is only a catalyst and not a we do it for you nor spoon feeding .... Just imagine.. for a baby, he/she has to learn to crawl, first then walk and need to attend many years of school. In reality you have to be realistic in your expectations. Furthermore, many users of this forum are not going to be interested in how your personal layout plan looks like, how your flying star chart looks like, how you are going to place your stove etc.... As this is more of your own layout plan. The saying goes "Who cares too hoots about your specific layout plan... everyone else cares only about their own, also..." As many of us know; the most used words in the English dictionary are "I' and "me". Here, in this forum, it is about US and we... sort of thing..

The name Ang Mo Kio has been used since the mid-1800s, with early 19th-century maps marking the area as Amokiah, from whch its name is derived. But the meaning of Ang Mo Kio is unclear. In Hokkien, it can mean a foreigner's bridge or a tomato. The town was also the firs to be designed in metres and centimetres instead of the imperial system of feet and yards.

First foray of getai shows in Orchard Road, Singapore.

Please see attachment. There is a "wildcard" location marked as "Y".

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1. Thanks for making the effort to post the photos! Many Thanks! 2. In my opinion; I also personally feel that the zig zag staircase at the "frontage" does not seem to have good Shapes and Forms Feng Shui: http://forum.geomancy.net/upload/Staircase%20Zig%20Zag.JPG 3. The above can be considered as a or ONE major leak. And the above link is not common and in plain sight is considered "quite ugly" and contributes to bring down the "luck of the home/apartment. 4. In order usually to have bad Feng Shui, a home and it's surroundings combined often need to have around 2 to 3 or more major "leaks". Anyway, this is beyond this free general advice forum. 5. Things like the straight path in one of your interior layout plans "can often" be "corrected".

In my opinion these are some of the considerations:- 1. The Traditional Paradigm or Model is that the "six killings liu sha" signifies: things like scandals, missed opportunities & legal entanglements. 1.1. In particular, in the past; the Chinese like many societies; the girls or ladies live in a relatively conservative society and what would be worse was to have girls in one's family or home involved with scandals with opposite sex. This was unheard of as girls or ladies were suppose to stay at home and cook. 2. The Paradigm shift. 2.1. In modern times; women (girls & ladies) are often considered equals in many fields. And women are now involved in many different types of careers that involve interaction with people e.g. Sales & Marketing; Public Relations and social intercourse. 2.2. And with the change in the mindset of society especially viewing ladies; in an open society; "socialising" is not necessarily a bad thing after all. Given that it helps many ladies in their career. 2.3. Thus, this is I believe the rationale some geomancers would argue that:- 2.3.1. The key here is each individual exercise self-control. If not, then; the negative effects of activating such a sector is the age old "scandals". 3. In many instances; especially for a single lady; would definitely feel that it is worth the while activating such a sector. 4. But for housewifes who wold want to activate such a sector; may inadvertently cause the hubby to be involved in scandals. 5. Therefore, if one is especially single and in Sales and Marketing line; can consider what you had mentioned. 6. For those who STILLhave a husband; even if the 7th year itch is not up; yet; but if you activate the sector; not only may the husband have the 7th year itch; he may even end up having monthly itches!

1. Frankly, it is common sense. 2. But this cow sense geomancer has to add these sentences... 2.1. As many of us know; in the English language: 2.2. We know what is the difference between a stove and an oven. How? 2.3. One cow sense way to differentiate the two is: 2.3.1 In the English vocab; we add an "a" in-front of stove. While since an oven starts with an "o" when we make a sentence out of "oven" we have to add "an" in-front of the word "oven" Right? 3. And since stove starts with S ; while oven starts with O: they are not the same rite? Got it? Get it? 4. Common sense says that the proper way to describe a microwave is not just microwave but mircowave OVEN. 5. So are you clear about the two terms? Or you still believe that an oven = stove? 6. In science, if you consider a microwave Oven; it uses microwave at the wave length of 800 plus hertz to cook food. Why does a potato explode in a microwave; unless you "poke" "poke" poke" holes in it? 7. Since microwave travels deep into the core of the food; it cooks it from inside out.. Thus... scientifically, and based on this; a microwave Oven should belong to the "metal element" and not fire. Unlike the ordinary stove where fire coming out from the hobs as flames... 8. Appreciate, don't ask so many "peanut" questions as to what an induction stove is; a toaster oven element is etc.... There are better things in life then to entertain your questions. 9. Furthermore, the local Malay word "OTAK" would apply, here. Use your brain grey matter and put it to good use.. (Otak = brain). 10. Common sense tells me that let's hope you don't watch too many of these transformer cartoons! And then imagine an oven transform into a stove and vice-versa...

1. I have always trained my mind to ask this question: "Has common sense to do with this question?" 2. In my opinion, you would be pleasantly surprised to learn that many seemingly Feng Shui or even Grand Mother's tales are rooted in pure common sense! 3. Currently, it is even an uphill task for me to try to collate many so called Feng Shui or Feng Shui related questions into one link. 4. Where it is pure common sense that leads to some thinking that it is some higher form such as a Feng Shui concept or theory! 5. The next time, you try to have a paradiym shift by asking the question: "It is just pure common sense?" You will be pleasantly surprised, when you figure out put-two and two together! 5.1 Every day life is also like that.... 6. Even an ordinary Cow sense geomancer like me; will never take every thing for granted as pure Fung Sway! Only if on occassions; I can't link it to common sense; would I say YEAP! this is based on the "Art and Science of Feng Shui" (and not the wrong pronunciation of Fung Sway) Got it? Get it? Series...

You wrote: "I saw yr posting that should not place as if god is guarding yr house. " Frankly, this should not be taken as a fatal error as in many situations; there are not much choice, here. And furthermore, it depends on the specific type of deity. For example; Guan Gong or also known as Guan Ye; is often placed "guarding" the door; thus, for him or his figurine; facing the door is often the perfect choice! There are still many who the twin guardians of temple deities drawn onto the doors of temples and thus assume that it is similar to the home. There is no right or wrong answers, here. And since these are deities; come-on.. they are not suppose to be "petty" - by right. Of course, it does not mean that we don't give them due respect. Therefore, as humans; we don't like the deity to face the bedroom area. As often, married couples "do some performance" and the deity may end up getting sore eyes of sort. Your attachment is fragemented.. anyway, the location you place or going to place the altar does not seem the best location. Given that as you had said; it shares the same wall as the toilet. In addition, it faces a bedroom (of course the wardrope and it can even "peer" into the bedroom area. The side wall to the left of the altar is not a major issue. So long as the deity is not flushed towards this wall; then it is ok. As placing the figurine too close to this wall does not give it sufficient paranomic view (blocked by the left side wall).

Apologies...frankly, the worst thing is all text, text and text. It is a totally wrong ball game for Shapes and Forms Fung Sway (Feng Shui).

1) May I know must stove, frigde and sink form 3 triangle angle like the one in the attachment? Is this the best combination in kitchen fengshu? - Please refer to my earlier reply. "Cow-sense" can explain this. 2) Can Conventional Oven/Microwave oven places besides a fridge? - No issue. Since as explained in the earlier thread, many geomancers consider a boxed up fridge as = metal element. Only some consider it water element. - For those who feel that it is a water element; perhaps; search for such fellows and you might want to post a question to that fella. 3) Can Conventional Oven/Microwave oven faced kitchen toilet or window? - For facing toilet:- This is commonsense. Go think about it. In fact, there were many postings in the past, in this forum where I wrote the rationale. - window? It depends. 4) Can stove place beside a window? - Again, you don't need a Cow-sense geomancer to repeat like a parrot. Please use some commonsense to work this out yourself. 5) Can stove place facing washing machine or clothes dryer? - It depends on the height of the table-top of the stove vs a front loading washing machine. And if the glass port is facing the stove direction OR no. 6) Can sink or fridge face window? - No issue. 7) In fengshui view, one always advise the stove not to be near to sink or fridge. But how far is consider near? Can you advise a estimated distance to consider as safe distance - Common standard is try to keep at least a 1 foot distance betwen the two. Any particular rules in Feng Shui regarding overhead cooker Hood? - No. Try to avoid any sewerage pipe or exposed beam above the stove. 9) In term of Feng Shui, what is the impact of using Gas Cooker Stove, Induction Cooker Stove or Ceramic Cooker Stove? Eg Induction Cooker does not have fire , so will have any impact in Fengshui? - Please note that induction cooker is a modern invention. So frankly got to play by the ear. Anybody's guess. Your guess is as good as mine.

Your kitchen comes under two main sectors North and North-West. Simply, in plain English: which would deem as having the highest influence on that sector; that's all.

These are the MAJOR considerations: 1. Compass directions are always considered when planning the kitchen. 2. For example, NW = Fire at Heaven's Gate; Thus this has to be considered, 1st priority, first. 3. Many geomancers would look at the bazi of the lady of the house to determine the best facing direction of the stove. 4. Some other sectors that are often looked at by various geomancers are: North sector and NE (devil's gate) etc... 5. The main idea of making it a triangle is again commonsense! This "ensures" that most likely in a proper triangle; the stove and sink often will not meet each other. 6. As for the fridge; some geomancers consider it as a water element. As they think interms of the interior items. 7. However, it can be argued that a frige is always closed most of the time and it should be (in my opinion) by majority consensus that it can be considered as the metal element.

You wrote: 1) May I know any particular colour of the shade or pattern of the shade? 1. If one further applies Flying Star Feng Shui, then plot a flying star chart. In the sample attachment, each bedroom's best colours are mentioned. Then if you want to apply them then use the best colours associated with that room. 2) If to put side table and lamp beside the bed, must it be two table and lamp on each side of the bed. If due to space constraint and put just one table and lamp on one of the side , is it ok? 2. Please apply Commonsense, here. If I am not mistaken, you have uttered your own reply to your question, please. Thus don't need a cow-sense geomancer for this rite?

1. The good news is that the stove is at the fringe of the NW and not directly at the NW cardinal point. This is a plus point. 2. There seems to be an opening in-front of the wash basin. While equally there is a large opening at NW area. This is to determine which qi has the strongest influence rather than be nic-picky over whether the stove lies at North or NW.

These are futher considerations: 1. By the way the "certain group of people" you mentioned are:- 1.1. Mainly, the Cantonese dialect group. The idea here is, yes, the mirror would reflect bountiful food. 1.2. The other group I am afraid especially especially for those new condominiums are the Interior Designers (IDs)... as often, there are not much work needed; thus some ID's would often recommend the placement of large mirror(s) to make the living area looks larger.. In addition, they often say that it would be good to place a partition. It is all about marketing and in my opinion; one way of getting more work from the apartment/unit. 1.3. From a Flying Star Feng Shui perspective; geomancers would give reason that a mirror at a strategic location can even be positive e.g. reflect good "star numbers". While placing mirrors at the wrong sectors are detrimental. 1.4. Mirrors are often said to help "carry" qi further e.g. some consider it ok to have it at the staircase area but some give negative comments on it. 2. Frankly, don't be ridicious. Why? 2.1. Are you staying in a lived in house or a sterile environment? 2.2. Therefore, what is so insanely wrong with computers, plants, books... etc... 2.3. A crime to have them that one need to cover them up? 3. Therefore, don't be ridicious and start to cover the computer, books etc.. etc.. might as well take down or cover the mirror right? 4. There are many other commonsense considerations... no point for me to go on and on this subject matter. But seriously, many of us have lots of gagets and items in a home. 5. If you feel that some of these gadets are in the wrong place; I would gladly take them off your hands e.g. Ipad 2, Iphone 4 or (soon 5) or why don't you donate them to the poor? If it makes you feel better? 6. The morale of the story: "Don't end up like the dog's, please, lah!"

1. There is no major issue with rectangular or oval type of mirror. Circle mirrors are generally still ok. 2. Commonsense Feng Shui: 2.1. It is always not good to use two exact sized mirrors. As it symbolises a split. 2.2. Often if one stays at high floors; sometimes one single piece of mirror may not fit the lift; 2.3. Thus the contractor's workers would not be too free to walk up the stairs. Thus if really cannot have one piece than three pieces of mirrors. 2.4 Again under commonsense Feng Shui; many dining tables does not have a courtesy board below the table. Thus, if one has a full lenght mirror; and if some lady or ladies were to seat "improperly" say with their legs wide open... little boys or even some men would find it tempting to look "inside"... 3. Some say.. the illustrations in the attachment tells a million words... TRUE or FALSE?

These are some considerations: 1. In my opinion, what you are trying to practise is in my knowledge simply called "Pseudo-Fung SWAY". Or simply "deceptive Fung-the-Sway. 2. It is akin to taking a sugar coated pill and later on feeling good about it. 3. Actually the main purpose of finding the correct "frontage" which many automatically assume is the main entrance. 4. Purpose of finding the main frontage is for the purpose of working out the "correct" Flying Star chart. 5. As for suitability of the home; it is often mere deception or Pseudo-Fung the Sway that if we can change to our best direction; don't you think for some feel "damn" good about it? 6. This exegeration of "damn" good about it .. is akin to taking a sugar coated pill, that's all.

Apologies, frankly, I had opened your image for viewing three times... including just now. The resolution of the compass markings were very hazy i.e. very poor resolution. It is similar to such a caricature.... Please post a better resolution...

Another illustration of the alternative to a "partition" in the bedroom