Cecil Lee

Facing direction of a home does not necessarily mean that you need e.g. the main, front, door. You mentioned: "Our main door is a sliding glass door facing east. " Usually this should be the frontage or facing direction of your "home" especially if there is "clear space" at the front for qi to congregate. Again, it depends on any blockages e.g. sides are "neighbourhood buildings" etc... If the home is facing e.g. a lake vs the frontage is facing the roadway.. sometimes, the view of the lake could be the frontage. Need judgemental skills.

Yes, this is on a Free General Advice forum. Such detalied information, has to be analysed or looked at with reference to one's DD/MM/YY & HH.

Please refer to the following resources Part I - Facing Direction Of A Home http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15672&new= Part II - Facing Direction Of A Home http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=15673&new= Again, this is the first time in my whole life where I encounter : steel doors, entrance, driveway door, smaller door and so many wordings on doors. Frankly, Feng Shui is not so complicated, but a newbie reading this will think that Feng Shui belongs to rocket-science. Susan J. wrote: Dear Master, Our steel doors (one smaller for person's entrance and driveway door for car's entrance) are in line with the perimeter wall; and also parallel to the door entrance to the living room. Which one is considered the main door of the house? 1) Is it the smaller door on the same line of the perimeter wall 2) or the door in the driveway on the same line of the perimeter wall 3) or the internal door attached to the structure of the house? What if the external door is facing North? the main entrance to the living room is facing East? Which direction should be used in determining the facing of the house?

Frankly, even for Catholics, why is there so much concern of taboos especially for dismantling and post mantling? For regilious matters, since you are Catholic, you easily just approach your church elders (fathers or sisters) if you are still so concern about such things.

Anonymous wrote: Dear Master Cecil Lee, From the course note of Chapter 4. I do use my date of birth to count for the Heavenly Stems and Twelve Earthly Branches and I face a problen of counting Heavenly Stems, Please assist me, thanks . My Date Of Birth is 1973. 1) 9173-3+1970, 2) 1970/60= 32.83, 3)Round up to 32, 4) 32 x 60=1920, 5) 1970-1920 = 50. Find Heavenly Stem : - 1) 50-10-10-10-10-10= 0 I understand taht 10 heavenly stem if from 1 to 10. But the result I counted is 0. Please assist for this. Regards Tan Kah Yeow Everything is correct accept that if the remainder is 0, avoid deducting the last "10". = 50 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 10 = remainder is 10

1. Frankly, there is no major issue, just continue to safe-keep the Virgin Mary figure and occassionally remind the previous owner to remove it since they are the onces that request for it's return. 2. If you want to, as a last resort, tell them that say by two months time; if it is not collected, then you have no choice but to dispose of it. 3. Many Christians often mistake the Catholic practise of "respecting" Virgin Mary. When Catholics "pray" to Virgin Mary, it is just a mark of respect for the mother of Jesus, that's all. It's a pity that many Christian elders use this as "ammunition" that this is some kind of "devil worship" - which frankly, in my opinion is not true. 4. For example, in Singapore, it is truly a pity. Some parents remain free-thinkers or buddhist. And their children subsequently converted into Christianity. And these children are told and even "refuse" to hold joss-sticks to offer their last prayers to their deceased parent. Catholics are more open, and if told to do so, they do so willingly. Holding joss-sticks to the dead to many Chinese is just a mark of respect and not worship in this sense. 5. In my opinion, I feel that amongst all; the Catholics are the most tolerant amongst all "Chirstians". Sorry, for the side-track.

1. For the lay person, please use the simple to understand summary and the pre analysed information e.g. auspicious, inauspicious, average, mixed blessings etc. 2. For paid reports where we provide expert help; we use such information (footnotes) if necessary to rank or fine tune our recommendations for our clients. For free reports, as mentioned earlier, use the easy to understand information: for example, things like auspicious, average and even very inauspicious is clear-cut already. 3. Everything in the free report is similar to the paid report except no hourly timing analysis is given.

1. For religious altar: 1.1. Often some bring it into the new home a few days earlier. For example; every 1st day of each lunar month (expect many don't like the 7th month) and/or the 15th day of each lunar month are good days. No need even to use other methods to determine which is a good day to bring it in. 1.2. Of course, the link you had mentioned showing one's good dates are equally good days also to bring them in. 1.3. If one intends to bring in a completely brand new "god" e.g. Quan Yin can always do so after move-in and on either the 1st day or 15th day of each lunar month as mentioned under Para 1.1. 1.4. Else, if one's existing home already has a god, then if there is a new altar, then this item should be the first to go into the home. Or if one reuse an existing altar; then bring in the altar at the same time and arrange it / place the god in it's proper place first. 2. It is nice to bring in the god(s) during the yang timing. 3. Moving-in furnitures can be done during the course of the day or as I had mentioned in a recently enquiry; even these items can be brought in several days earlier.... no issue. 4. Usually, open the door throw in the pineapple. (My move-in procedure does not use rice and salt - only the first time open door procedure). Then move in the altar. Open the windows / tap water; and then move in other essential items. 5. Frankly, para 4 is non religious nor rocket-science stuff. If one does anything out of the above sequence except for the priority given to the altar, no major issue.

1. Further to what I had mentioned, even the country with one of the largest population and the country where all Chinese come from celebrates Chinese New Year from 14 Febto 16 Feb: TheSpring Festival. http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/58/public_holidays/Far-East-Asia/China.html 2. From the above link, the mother of all Chinese culture also uses purely the Lunar calendar and not Xia (Hsia - seasonal) calendar. 4 February 2010 is no where to be found although it is Xia calendar's Start of Spring. 3. In fact, Taiwan, which has the largest pool of Chinese outside of China does not even consider 4th February anywhere in their calendar as a holiday. Taiwan has the longest celebration of Chinese New Year:- http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/?year=2010&country=71 As this link shows, Taiwan celebrates Chinese New Year from the eve 13th February to 17 February 2010. 4. The morale of the story: the factsspeak for themselves. And 14th Feburary is truly the official recognised date for the 1st day of Chinese NewYear for China, Singapore,Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong. And these countries coverapproximately 80 percent or moreof all Chinese in the world.

1. Chinese calendar is based on Lunar calendar. 2.1 Western date: 04 Feb 2010 (Thu) Lunar Calendar equivalent: 2009, 12th month, 21 day 2.2 Western date:14 Feb 2010 (Sun) Lunar Calendar equivalent: 2010, 1st month, 1 day 2.3 Western date:15 Feb 2010 (Mon) Lunar Calendar equivalent: 2010, 1st month, 2 day 3. On Western date of: 04 Feb 2010 (Thu) isbased on Xia (Hsia) calendar; this is the start of spring or Li Chun. Xia calendar is based on seasons especially useful for farmers planting or harvesting their crops. 4.Chinese New Year always falls on the 1st day of the 1st lunar month. Thus 14 February 2010 is the 1st day that Chinese New Year is widely celebrated. 4.1 Singapore celebrates Chinese New Year on 14 February. But as it is a Sunday, the custom for my country is an extra day: thus 15th and 16th February are holidays. http://www.calendarlabs.com/online-calendar.php?h=1&c=9 From the link, above offically my country don't recognise 4 February as any holiday. 4.2Hong Kongcelebrates Chinese New Year on 13 February (starting from Eve of Chinese New Year).And as the 1st day of CNYis a Sunday, the custom for Hong Kong is an extra day: thus 15th and 16th February are holidays. http://www.calendarlabs.com/online-calendar.php?h=1&c=3 Hong Konger's being a prominet user of the Xia (Hsia - seasonal calendar) themselves does not accord 4 February as a holiday). In general Xia calendar is a calendar of convenience as many of the ba zi "produced" in Hong Kong are often inaccurate - especially when one is born in the grey areas. 4.3 Malaysia, celebrates Chinese New Year on 14 Feburay and 15 February, that's all. http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com/malaysiacalendar2010.html 5. To find out more about what is the Chinese Lunar Calendar vs the Xia (Hsia) calendar, can view this link:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=2&mid=23906&new=

1. Frankly, this "Chinese New Year" thing specifically applies more to the Chinese. 2. For other races, there should not be a major issue so long as:- 2.1. You are not a Chinese or half-Chinese 2.2. Not in a predominantly Chinese majority occupied region 3. Under 2.2. in a multi-racial country like Singapore, I have personally seen Malays took the opportunity to move-house on Chinese New Year - as they use non-Chinese movers. 4. So, this whole thing about not moving or moving during Chinese New Year, frankly is not related to Feng Shui. It is related more to one's individual culture. 5. Thus, if one is a non-Chinese; and if the day is considered auspicious; can seriously consider moving during the Chinese New Year period. 6. Chinese New Year lasts a whole 15 days. And again for practical reasons, even "we" Chinese have to start work within the 15 days. As many Chinese Singaporeans are salaried works - and the saying goes: "it is not like their grand father owns the company" or if one happens to be a Chinese in China - where, they need to travel a long distance to their home town and work stops for 1 or more week. 7. Thus for practical reasons; for example this year; in Singapore we celebrate Chinese New Year from 14th February to 16th February. Thus the majority of Singapore salaried workers resume work on the 17th February 2009. 8. For the Chinese, or those who follow tradition; most open shop (own business) on "Yang days". Yang is represented by odd number e.g. 1, 3, 5, 7. Thus, to draw a parallel, many shops prefer to open on the 3rd day or 5th or even 7th day of Chinese New Year as opposed to Yin days e.g. 2nd, 4th day of the Chinese New Year. 9. So the morale of the story: "If Tom, Dick and Harry are non-Chinese, one need not follow the ways of or all things Chinese! " Khris K. wrote: Thanks for your speedy reply. Therefore, we will try and find a different date to move in. How many days after Chinese New Year is best to move in? What exactly constitutes moving in? Is it the 'Moving In Ritual' or the day when all the furniture move in and you end up staying indefinitely. With regards to the 'Moving In Ritual', would you suggest sprinkling rice, salt and green beans across the entire house? this is a newhouse that we have just built. Thanks again in advance.

1. For practical reasons; for example, if one has a new apartment or home; it is common for the new owners to purchase large appliances like a new refrigerator; stove, oven; washing machine; new sofa set; dining table cum chair and even new beds. 2. By tradition, so long as one has yet to sleep in the new home, and if any or all of the above are brought in; it does not constitue move-in. 3. Even if one brings in suitcase of clothes or boxes of items; and did not use it in the new home (for practical reasons); this does not constitue move-in. 4. Move-in in simple terms means: overall; sleeping in the new home. By tradition, some Geomancers also recommend placing a set of night clothings on each side of the bed - to symbolise a move-in. 5. Basedon common Chinese practices, the First time move-in and Move-in procedutescan be found under the link, below:- http://www.geomancy.net/info/ 6. Common to sprinkle rice and green beans = first time open door procedure. 7. For older homes, salt MAY be sprinkled especially into toilet areas. 8. Commonsense, please! Some "silly" fools sprinkle vast amount of salt into a new home. And imagine: if the flooring especially for condos; the bedrooms have parquet flooring. And if too much salt is sprinkled onto such floors and subsequently, instead of "dry vacuuming" some silly fools; use a mob or anything with water to mob up the salt; it can be acidic to the lacquer or shellac of the wooden floor - and may cause damage! 9. Is'nt it silly to spoil a new lovely home - damage with salt ... + water? Think about it! Khris K. wrote: Thanks for your speedy reply. Therefore, we will try and find a different date to move in. How many days after Chinese New Year is best to move in? What exactly constitutes moving in? Is it the 'Moving In Ritual' or the day when all the furniture move in and you end up staying indefinitely. With regards to the 'Moving In Ritual', would you suggest sprinkling rice, salt and green beans across the entire house? this is a newhouse that we have just built. Thanks again in advance.

1. Frankly, in my whole life of existence; so far, in Singapore, I have never seen anyone staying in a landed property turn on so many lights or even a single light during the day time or for that matter 24 hours as shown in your picture. 2. Really, honestly, this is something new or unheard off in my part of the country. And during my travels overseas: Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Chinaetc... hmm... 3. Luckily, there are few or perhaps, you may be the only one; doing so.Perhaps, in Singapore, the only ones doing so are those shadowy people who place two red lanterns and most of them do so only at night i.e. the brothels of Singapore in Geylang (red light district). 4. The only other time when most homes light up light a Christmas tree is often half an hour before Chinese New Year as many landed properties turn on all lights in the garden, in all areas of the home. Wow! or Gosh! or Goodness me! 4. In addition, your carbon footprint on this earth is another consideration. 5. If your opposite neighbour's home is a mirror image of yours, with the same roof structure, etc... in my opinion, there is such thing as "squaring off" or neutralising each other. It is not like your neighbour's home has a pyramid roof aimed at yours and your home does not have it - is totally different from what I understand from your message. 6. Frankly, I thought I seen it all, but truly this is an overkill, indeed.

1. Please note that symbolism is important. Thus if one does not use REAL water usually classified as "Yang water"; "Yin Water" in the form of a koi fish painting can represent the water element (or to be exact it is a combination of metal-water element.) The painting can be used instead of a "miserable" glass bowl - as it may be a breeding ground for mosquitoe lavae - still water. 2. Fire element can be represented by "lighting" instead of using the alternative red colour. For example, the most effective way of neutralising #3 bad wood is to turn on e.g. a red led light. 3. Thus the Five Elements Concept is very flexible in that one can use colours / colours with shapes etc... And do not need to fully depend on "made in China" products - kind of thing! Anonymous wrote: Dear Master Lee

Please note that this is a Free GENERAL advice forum. What you are asking goes beyond general advice.

In my opinion, recommended:- Wooden door but colour of door should range between: Pine wood tone to not darker than teak wood tone. (Maple wood tone) is acceptable.

1. I would assume that perhaps the magazine use the generic Tong Shu "book" to find out good dates. Tong Shu is not personalised to anyone; and it is just like a general directory: it has recommendations like which day not to do this or that or good day to do something or more specific activity. 1.2. One usually can use the generic Tong Shu or a more personalised one: best - "either use this or that" kind of thing. 2. Best to move-in even your Thai altar during Yang timing. Chinese yang timing starts early but for practical reasons: from 6.30am onwards to no later than 3.00pm (as usually after 3pm this is the yin timing - thus generally considered not as auspicious time). 3. Some can even further fine-tine using personalised report but you need access to the timing. 4. In general, if one intend to say move "it" in; can even look at timing like 8.38 or 8.39 am or 9.38 or 9.39am or any timing by adding .38 to the last two digits of the move-in. As 3 is considered a good number as the phonetic sound like "UP" or "mountain" and the number 8 = sounds like prosperity and number 9 = sounds like longevity.

Sample report showing suitable careers: Career with weath; Career with power & authority and so so careers for an individual. Reference: Page 58 to 59 of the attached paid report.

1. You can use the free calculator(s) on my website:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports.htmand specifically this report: http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports-list/perlist-personal-element.htm to find out your element. 2. This link provides a guideline as to the various careers and their association:- http://www.geomancy.net/talknotes/talknotes.htm 3. The more detailed report on one's career with wealth; one's career with power and authority are paid reports under the detailed ba zi report(s).

Photo showing the "Red Banner" some Chinese place above their main entrance door. 1. Some Chinese place this red banner across (in-front) of their main door all year round. 2. Some place this red banner (some with wordings) a week before Chinese New Year and remove the banner roughly in two weeks time. 3. Red signifies auspiciousness to the Chinese. 4. There is an Indian temple facing this home and it is one reason why this Chinese home place it all year round at their main entrance area. 5. The RED banner is more popular with the Hokkien (Fujian) Dialect group.

Of course, Chinese New Year (CNY) to any Chinese is considered an auspicious day. It is obvious that most people, move-in before CNY not especially on the first two days.

One more important point is that nowadays, governments and individuals are trying to reduce as much of their carbon footprint when we are around. And adding two lights and worse a spot-light especially if they are turned on 24 hours... is being truly unkind to the world today... It is best to re-think the senario. I am truly afraid, current LED technology, especially the low wattage ones cannot "act" like the spot-light.

Anonymous wrote: 2) For Chapter 2 of 5 elements. If a person is belong to wood, then their occupation is gemstone biz(Earth) and Jewelry Biz (Metal). I understand that "Metal" destroy "Wood" and "Wood" destroy "Earth", that means that thisis not a suitable for business right? if yes, anythings can be done to protect? Sample: The Personal Career Elements of a Strong Wood person:- There are several types of careers. Below are careers represented by your own personal elements based on your Pillar's Ten Deities. Career with Wealth Element representing a career represented by your personal wealth element. Description Element representation Total Earned Wealth Earth 0 Unexpected Wealth Earth 2 Explanation Since Earth represents your wealth, this means that a job representing this element would bring you wealth. This is because you will be creating more opportunities with your Wealth Deities. If you have a job with this element, you will likely be able to accumulate wealth. Analysis According to your Pillars, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of these deities if you have a job relating to Earth. This type of Career is highly recommended for you. Earth Elements Related Career Building Management, Customer relations, Civil engineering, Clothing, Construction, Customer Relations, Employee Relations, Estate Agency, Farming, Food industry, Games, Pottery, Real Estate, Recruitment, Sports , etc Career with Power & Authority Element representing a career represented by your personal power and authority element. Description Element representation Total Authority Metal 1 Determination Metal 2 Explanation Since Metal represents your power and authority, this means that a job representing this element would mean that you will command great authority and power. This is because you will be creating more opportunities with your power and Authority Deities. If you have a job with this element, you will likely hold a top or influential position in this job, or will likely be managing it. Analysis According to your Pillars, you will be an influential person with this career. This type of Career is recommended for you, but only if you like challenge and authority. Metal Elements Related Career Accountancy, Banking, Coin mintage, Entertainment, Finance, Hardware, Investment, Jewelry, Loans, Management Consultancy, Mechanical Engineering, Money, Organisation, Perfume, Politics, Railway , etc Suitable Favourable Career Here are careers (not leading to Great Wealth, Power or Authority) but are more beneficial for you if you are unable to find a suitable Career with Wealth or Career with Power and Authority. Chemical process, Fashion, Housewife, Law (prosecution), Livestock, Marketing (sales), Oil, Public Relations, Sales , etc Reference: http://talk.geomancy.net Study or examine the Destructive cycle closely. In fact, the "destructive" cycle is what determines one's Career with wealth and/or Career with power and authority.

Susan J. wrote: Dear Master. Thank you for the advise. My main door is facing north(isnt it that the North is an element of water?), if I paint the main door and the perimeter wall to be red, will it be clashing with the water element? Huh? I strongly recommend you to read this most recent posting:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=26874&new= D. While the "method" where North = water element ; thus paint the door blue or South = fire element etc... are too general - and is like applying Kindergarten type of Feng Shui. Also, if i put in a light at both sides of my main door, should I still have a spot light flashing over the neighbor's door opposite our house? Frankly, I think it is already an over-kill. It is akin to I recommend e.g. eating an apple a day. And you come up with eating two apples and even a pineapple a day.Don't you think it is an over-kill.Especially placing a spot-light aimed at your neighbours door. Hope you don't mind - no offence: it is like many of the more thrifty people would say "Toorich is it? Nothing else better to spent or save the money".