Cecil Lee

Sorry, really, no offence; but what you mentioned is pretty common. Even 20 years ago; there are already penthouse especially with jacuzzi on top floors; just that if you are not in the real estate or Feng Shui business; you may not have encountered this. When you mentioned pool at the roof garden; mentally, in my mind; I could easily name several developments with such things. For example, just last year, I audited a unit at Sixth Avenue Ville; which has a roof top pool. Here, one of my clients bought a resale flat that is below the pool. In Singapore, in the 1970's there were already several hotels with roof top pools. There are even more condos with swimming pools on a certain activity floor e.g. Heritage Residences, Lorong L Telok Kurau; with a pool on the 2nd storey etc.. etc... In Singapore, nowadays with the stringent building code; contrary to unpopular belief like yours; units with a pool above; are suppose to be even more structurally stronger than those that don't have a pool. This is equally thankful to the stricter codes after the collapse of Hotel New World in Serangoon. Again, I can recall apartment blocks like: Maya at 9 Still Road whichhas a small13-unitapartmentswith a recreation lap pool on the roof. Thus in Singapore, there are lots of low density developments like Maya at Still Road with a roof top pool. Another one is The Paterson Edge,26 Paterson Road with 61 units; with a lovely swimming pool on the roof top. One can even see the Marriot Hotel (formerly Tang's)while swimming on the roof-top deck... Another example is the serviced apartment called Regency House, 121 Penang Road which has 87 units. This apartment block has a rooftop swimming pool. I recalled, one of my clients bought a penthouse because it has a jacuzzi. Therefore, go ask a veteran real estate agent or an oldie Geomancer; they may even asked you "Are you really from outerspace or from the ruralvillage or just came out of the amazon jungle?" Hmm.... my eyes just opened wide with the realisation that I can now futher recall more and more roof top apartments with what you wrote...

For the convenience of users in this website; all date format INPUTS are in Geogarian or Western dates. In Singapore, simply it should be the information as in the birth-certificate. There are exceptions where the Western dates may not be accurate. For example, an elderly person; could have been born a few days or weeks earlier; but family members only reported the birth as they have to go to register their births. Thus, for such elderly persons; if they mentioned that their lunar dates are more accurate; then again for INPUTS to our system; have to reconvert it to Western to key in the dates. Once once, when generating a report; usually, one can re-confirm that the correct lunar date is reflected. The computation is transparent to the user. And many of our reports will also; later show both the INPUTS: Western birthdates as well as the Lunar birthdates.

Further to what I had mentioned, these are some of the sample developments in my database that is either triangular in shape or part of the development is triangular in shape or they are not perfect triangles but.. close-to the triangular plot of land...

These are some considerations: 1. In most developments on any site; usually have a mix of good units(flats) to inauspicious or very inauspicious ones. 2. For this triangular site; Para 1 still stands BUT, as you mentioned; if one should buy a unit there; should be more cautious than the usual or regular plot of land. 3. Thus currently, cannot universally place a "BLACK" mark on such a development. 4. In fact, there is a higher chance in such a site to often have extremes: Some units may have excellent or quantum leap to the very rotten to the core units! Like the hot and cold continuum but is often extremes: like the Artic vs the Sahara desert vs if one is likely Shangri La! 5. However, Para 4 takes into consideration the layout of the blocks/stacks; heights of individual stacks. From a quick eye-ball method; there don't seem to have sharp corners of neighbouring blocks attacking each other. 6. Frankly this kind of triangular plot of land; I can't say is common but in my database collection of development site plans; there are quite a handful with such a shape. Although they may not be that small or some may not be exactly "pure triangular". 6.1. For example: Gardenvista, Bukit Timah The Sapphire, Yishun The Sunnydale, Serangoon Ave 3 The Sterling, Bukit Timah The Petals, Hillview area The Lakeshore, Jurong The Shelford, Shelford Rd The Infinity, West Coast (Looks like a sharks fin - triangular) The Elements at Stevens, Stevens Road area Mirage Tower, Kim Seng Montview ("pure" triangle) Jewel at Chuan Hoe, Chuan Hoe There are lots more! Jewel at Chuan Hoe, reminds me more of this: The Beverly. Thus, other factors include the main road, any drainage, canals external to the development.

No one will ever know for sure what is causing your water problems...

A. In my opinion; there are THREE senarios: ONE (1). As a result of the water problems; this may have an effect on the Feng Shui of the home. TWO (2). Because of poor Feng Shui: this had resulted in the water problems THREE (3). Both the water problems and Feng Shui are contributing factors. B. As to whether Feng Shui falls within TWO or THREE; this is a QUESTION mark as no one really knows the overall picture of your home Feng Shui. C. Not sure, if you had "a professional" checked out plumbing issues. D. For things related to machines:dishwasher; washing machine and ice maker; Again Para B is a question mark andfor now, cannot strike Feng Shui completely out of the picture. E. Others: Not proven nor cannot be speculated -upon such things as"hauntings?" of sorts. Seriously;I can only advice on Feng Shui; but as mentoined under Para B; this isindeed a Question mark or completely BLANK for your home.

Further to what I had mentioned; if from a window of one's unit /apartment; can see another building near-by that resembles some kind of a "peeping tom"; than this may be considered inauspicious to one's unit.

So sorry, the information provided is just too long; Overall, Shaped and Forms as you figured out or described is important. For such buildings; although; there can be many considerations; such as the various heights; one of the key success factors is still about "Ming Tang" or having a "bright hall" or commonly known as clear space. One Shapes and Forms concern is whether there are any buildings nearby that is slightly higher and sticking out "like a sore thumb". Good for that building but not good for the residents of a specific unit over-looking it. As usual bring family member's along and ask for their feedback. The rest of Flying Star mambo jumbo; you have to follow thru, yourself.

In my opinion, I have mentioned previously that in some instances; especially, if the toilet bowl is facing the toilet door; and for many toilet seat lids; along the perimeter; there is a gap; Thus, just imagine, if one were to flush the toilet bowl, with lid closed; and if the flushing pressure is strong; micro droplets may shoot out. and directly facing the toilet door; then it may contaminate that area with germs. No use with wind chime or other things; often closing the door (nice-to) is considered a better choice.

Please see my previous posting. Go seek Professional advice. As there is a limit to posting such a question. CLUE: all the available facts must be known: not imagined nor plucked from the air. These are some considerations:- 1. It is always best that you engage a professional to do the on-site assessment. 2. Like you mention, there is also a difference between water moving from left to right or right to left of the exact home or development; also taking into consideration things like the external drains (if any) and the external landscaping. 3. Another consideration is the plot vs neighbour's plot and any other visible water positions within the site and estate / gradiency - if any plus corner plot / semi-di / terrace are other considerations. 4. For such things, never compromise as even if the drainge out is correct but the flow is wrong... the consequences is great.The saying " a little knowlege is dangerous.. applies.. here".

In general, based on your broad statement; so far, a creek att the "back" can be a concern; depending how the house is built. I have not looked at your other statements; just this one.

As mentioned in many of my past forum messages; if one seems to want to give up hope; then consider the concept of "The Holy Trinity of Luck". If not sure what it is, go check out past forum message postings...

In my opinion, it sounds better than a house directly facing a temple. However, if the temple is on a North-East and South-West alignment and vice-versa; and your apartment orhome is aligned in this North-East to South-West; then one has to be extra careful of the concept of: "Devil's gate". Besides this, location, location and location is equally important.

Dear Tock Moh, Generally, from a Feng Shui point of view, it is always notrecommended to purchase homes next to or near a temple or in-view of a temple. If possible, (without considering the monetary value of property) - it is best to buy these units as a "last resort". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Bear in my that when we approach such questions Often many of the situations, it may or might be based on "commonsense". For example, a reason why the stove should not be facing say a kitchen door entrance is e.g. when one is cooking, one's back is against the kitchen entrance, since all of us dn't have eyes behind our head, it was felt that one may be caaught unawares, in this instance. The other reason is under "symbolism". Here, it is best to avoid having a stove face a bedroom door. If the stove faces a kitchen door but does not face a bedroom door, this is considered the lesser of the two evils as compared to a stove below a beam, unless this beam is "covered" by say a kitchen cabinet or ventilation exhaust fan unit.

These are some of the considerations:- 1. Since both persons are East group persons than technically; if you do have a stove; the stove can be sitting e.g. NW facing South East. Same goes for the oven. 2. Reference: http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Kitchen_Stove_%26_More 3. You should also do a Search on the TOP left frame of this forum for "Fire at Heaven's Gate" to find out more about a kitchen located in the North West of the home.

1. In the past; "posting" a career into one of five elements seems pretty straightforward. 2. Today, the closest concepts are based on Management principles and techniques to analyse careers. 3. Thus, the most logical way to dissect or analyse careers is based on a subject or elective known as "Strategic Planning". 4. Under, Management and sub-subject: Strategic Planning; all jobs can be broken down into:- 4.1. The Industry 4.2. Your core job function 5. Even trying to analyse which industry a specific field is in; is also to see what is it's core objective. 5.1. I may be wrong, but in my opinion, biomedical sciences should be considered as trying to find innovative methods for treatment or cure(s) of diseases. Thus"innovation" seems more in-tune with the Wood element. 5.2. Therefore, in my opinion, if one is doing RESEARCH then naturally, it is also wood element. 5.3. Frankly, even for biomedical sciences: I am sure that there is the research department; and some other departments e.g. Merck Pharmaceuticals may manufacture mediciines.. If manufacturing, then manufacturing is considered as the Water element. 5.4. Hmm.. Human Resource : In general, if one talks about recruitment or employee relations; then it has been classified under the Earth element. 6. Look at it this way, long time ago when I studied a general MBA degree; our course has many modules and electives. 7. What the entire course is suppose to do is to arm an MBA graduate with an understanding of key functions in the company: Accountancy & Finance; Operations Management; Human Resource & Organisation Conflicts; Marketingetc.. 8. But as a CEO, one has to look at his/her core job function. Ultimately, the CEO's job is to grow the companyand do strategic planning. Thus, a CEO's core job functionshould be Wood element. 9. While a CFO, is more into Accounting and Finance thus Metal element; even though a CFO oftencovers the CEO when he is notaround in many organisations. 10. Overall, if one is still confused with one's job function; this means that the person is most likely getting "AIDS". Acquired Income Deficiency Syndrome". That means your company takes you as a jack of all trades andyou have to handle every little thing in the company.

These are some considerations: 1. Earlier, I have explained under scientific Feng Shui; the qi flow in common types of homes e.g. terrace and in particular this type of layout plan. That seems to look similar to what you had posted earlier: Openings at the front and opening(s) at the side. Thus, you may have to stare at the two layout and look what is similar or dis-similar. But the gist under this qi thing is "commonsense". 2. Feng Shui is not as simplistic as posting a layout plan. 3. Location, location, location. 3.1. There is such a thing as how rain falls to a property and how it drains OUT of the home. 3.2. The exterior landscape, the site, the building etc.. 3.3. Flying Star Compass School Feng Shui. Your layout does not even take into consideration the compass direction. For Flying Star and Eight House concept(s). 4. The saying goes: what you have posted is just the "tip of the ice-berg". An ice-berg is often 10 percent above water and what about the 90 percent? 5. Frankly, if you are so concerned or so keen in a property, best to go get any geomancer to do an on-site audit. An on-the-spot assessment of various factors. 5.1. This can't be accurately answered in this forum. Except to say "usecommonsense" with regards to qi flow. And check for sha qi e.g. in the form of poison arrow such as a lamp post(that often cannot be relocated) that slices into the main door or windows. 5.2.There is a limitation to such postings. How does one see thru problems just by looking atnot even full layout plans. Else, cavet emptor...

This link shows three recent useful links:- http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Can_or_Cannot_Buy Be it a HDB, a BTO/DBSS or a condo you should be able to understand more from the above resources. This link (from one of the 3 links, above) shows the final result when all the major key principles are applied:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=29335&new= Further consideration: 1. There are no such thing as a perfect home (unless one tries to built on one's own). 2. "Strike while the iron's hot." For condos, best to try to buy newly launched ones.. Left over units are often.. or rarely that good - rarely finda polished gem from them. 3. However, I do understand that for Housing Board flats it is often based on your queue number. The longer your queue is; one may end up looking only at the left overs or "scraps". 4. There is also the apartment number report to check which unit within each stack is better e.g. level 3 vs 4 vs 5 etc... under our free reports section.

Again, this is pure commonsense that if we can avoid; try to avoid staying near to petrol stations. Where possible, since this new estate: Compassvale Beacon does not have any units on the ground level; try to avoid staying on the second or even third level; as a safety precaution against vapour or fumes from the daily pumping of petrol / diesel and the storage and filling up by petrol tanks..

Majority of homes at Cul-De-Sac; don't have such a configuration as mentioned, below; or else; based on the book of Yang Zhia Shi Shu; how one places one's home in relation to other homes can affect health or even leading to death... Enclosed please find a picture of a house where death would occur twice. This is based on the book Yang Zhai Shi Shu http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=19&mid=2701&new= Therefore, many people prefer to play safe and buy homes that are in uniform rows that don't meander or be in a cul-de-sac. Just imagine, in some cul-de-sac homes, there can be similar layout as shown in the above URL! This is an actual case where one of the forum users replied when she saw the above illustration. == REFERENCE === http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=2702&new= Posted in: Discuss :: Free Advice (General Feng Shui) Posted on: Fri, 29 Oct 1999, 07:03 AM, Hi Cecil This is so very very true. Both my mother in law and father in law died within eleven months of each other in 1997 and 1998.They lived in a house with exactly the same set up as you have indicated. They had only been in the house 4 years...a magnificent house it was too. Cheers Glyn == END == Thus, things like a fire-hyrant, here seems more like "a pussy" cat issue.. More importantly, what matters (are) the bigger issues...

Yes, this is a very good point However, depending on how each of the homes are arranged; this also has a significant affect on the qi flow of the home. Thus, Shapes and Forms is still critical. Often in a cul-de-sac; some homes are still at a losing end.. while there are some which have better qi. And again it depends on the arrangement of each home, the distance between them and the main entrance area etc.. etc.. In addition, there may or could be poison arrow(s) in the form of neighbour's house corner or wall or even lamp post etc..that MAY or could slice into another home vs all homes if they are neatly arranged in an orderly fashion. Thus, it is still always best to look out for sha qi in this type of home. There were cases where a home was sandwiched between two others.. resulting in "fatality" e.g. the male breadwinner's death. But this is rare but I recalled, could and had happened before.

The main characteristic of a Chinese charm is that it is always on YELLOW paper. This charm is suppose to "protect" the home...

In Singapore, in many clusters of estates that have landed properities; the most popular ornaments are a pair each of the lions on the gates of many Chinese homes. This estate is in Paya Lebar called Tai Keng Gardens. The most remarkable thing is that there are two homes that have large sized lions. I do mean large ones that can only be placed on the floor: one set is found beside each front gate pillar and there is another set placed behind the main gate (beside the porch pillar..) As usual, there are the white lions and some homes have the ceramic glazed "brownish" type...

I have confession to make! Frankly, such Shapes and Forms questions is about using one's sight to make judgements. And what happens when the key ingredient: visual sight or pictures or photos are missing? Very vague generalisation to often, it is better not to reply to these questions. The major fear is mis-interpretation of information. Therefore, especially Shapes and Forms or postings that are always text only ...hmmmm... what can I say!