Cecil Lee

Dear Anon, Based on Flying Star Feng Shui, currently many homes that usually have NE or SW facing and that are Period 8 homes should enjoy better Feng Shui or earth luck. As to the perfect home, one chief concern is the external shapes and forms. As this has a great influence on the home. In addition, it is good that the home or apartment should if possible not be affected too much by direct sunlight. For example, we should avoid homes with critical areas "bathed" by the afternoon sun - especially if it is a wall "soaking in the" afternoon sun e.g. master bedroom wall or children's bedroom; living room etc... Such homes can be warm in the evening. The time where most of us come home to spent time. Quote: Anonymous wrote: i am looking for house now and i know that i should be looking for house facing NE. i found the perfect house which is facing NE and it is a designer house and i like it so much. Currently, it is difficult to say for sure whether red tiles are acceptable or may cause a problem. Under Feng Shui or Flying Star Feng Shui, if you do know how to draw a Flying star chart for this home; then you can understand whether red floor tiles may or may not be suitable for certain sectors of the home. If it covers the entire home then; it may be a wider cause of concern. In general, if one were to plot a Flying star chart and if the sector or location has one or a combination of these stars; then too much red is not favourable for that sector:- #5 misfortune or sickness = Earth (Yellow colour) #2 sickness = Earth (Yellow colour) if the sector has either #5 with or without #2 and with addition of #9 fire (RED) then ideally, it is best not to have red tiles. However, in many instances, extra carpeting can be laid on the floor to reduce the red tiles - without having to change them. In addition, try not to use further red furniture(s) or decorations. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Anonymous wrote: since i born in yearv1976, understand my total lost direction is South, which means red or orange color. wht worried me is that the floor color of this house is in red color(i nv intend to change it i will hv to buy this house) . i am confused now.

Dear Anon, The consensus amongst many Geomancers are that there is no issue with the purchase of a home or apartment in the Chinese7th Lunar month. The rationale for this is that as you had mentioned, moving-in is physical. And renovations is noisy - disturb the "ghosts". Anything that is tangible or physical - may therefore affect the "ghosts". While purchasing a home or placing a deposit on a new (perhaps yet to be built or completed) home or apartment does not involve "physical" presence at the new home. Look at it this way, even if the "ghosts" knows where our new home is located, but since it has not been built nor completed, yet, how is he/she (ghost) going to go there? Even for those who had purchased a completed home, best not to go ino the home especially to eat / sleep or a combination of eat plus sleep, eat plus bathe or sleep plus bathe there. Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: Would like to ask if it is okay to buy a condo during the lunar seventh month? I know that renovating and moving into the home is not advisable, but not too sure about housing transaction.

Dear Anon, "From what I've read so far, every room is in the wrong place, lighting is bad, beds face wrong way - I am overwhelmed and don'tt know where to start! " My personal advise is that if you are doing Feng Shui on your own, not to do it in a real `hurry'. For those who want to do it immediately should consult a competent Feng Shui practitioner. Otherwise, if you want to do it on your own shoul spent time understanding at LEAST the following MAIN TOPICS:- 1. Shapes and Form 2. Compass Schools: Flying Star and Eight House. Alternatively, many people have lived without ever knowing what Feng Shui is and are equally successful in their live. Some people have also relied on their `sixth-sense' and are equally successful. For the colors, one can use neutral colors such as white or pastel colors for the home. (This is not considering Feng Shui). Warmest Regards, Cecil ----- Original Message ----- From: "free-advice Listmanager" To: Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 7:06 AM Subject: Colors for my house?

Dear Anon, There are two ways at looking into this:- 1. Human Luck Factor Some of us enjoy putting on jewellry or wear some jewellry. And perhaps, make them feel good or even confident of one-self. Drawing a parallel, it is akin to buying somedecorative itemsfor the home. Imagine, a home can orlook very dull without some form of decoration. 2. Under the Five Elements Concept Reference: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htm Under the Five Elements concept, if we take a careful look at the "destructive" cycle; one can see the "constant" Metal "destroys" Wood or Water "destroys" Fire or Wood "destroys"Earth or Fire "destroys" Metal or Earth "destroys" Water For example, Wood "destroys" Earth. Look at it this way: The roots of a tree (WOOD) crush the earth to get nourishment. While Metal "destroys" wood to gain wealth. For example, imainge we have a block of wood, which costs as little as $1. But if we can use metal implement to carve out an object, this can cost much more than the $1. Thus, here, metal adds value to the wood! The idea behind this concept of Destructive cycle is that there is one condition to this: one must be a STRONG element. Thus, if you are a STRONG wood person, then, the metal implement that helps to carve out an object of art will not "harm" the person. But if one is considered as a WEAK wood, person then wearing too much metal (gold) may not be too good. If we base on this Five Elements concept. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Anonymous wrote: I would like to know if this is true that person belongs to wood element should not wear gold and silver.

Dear Anon, This is a very good question. Generally, in my opinion, this is very common in the West. Especially, if there is a "lovely" bay-window just behind the bed-head. But locally in Singapore, this is often not a good idea for the following reasons. And these reasons are often "common-sense". In Singapore, majority of the homes are apartments (flats) or high-rise and it is often not too good an idea to have the bed-head against the window:- 1. Unfriendly neighbours! There are occassions where inconsiderate neighbours throw out cigarette butts and sometimes it may fall down into an open window. And if are beds are close to or next to the window, there can be a probable chance of catching fire. 2. Failure to install grilles or lock the windows. The main concern about high rise living is that often, many may have young ones (a child that is 1year plus to 3 or 4 years old). Imagine if they see superman shows or accidentally climb up the bed and they may accidentally fall off the window. 3. Windy / Facing direct sunlight e.g. afternoon sun Often, in high rise living, there may be occassions that wind or rain or sunlightmay come thru the window. Unless of course we do not open the windows. However, if one lives in a landed property and if some of the safety considerations are taken into consideration - it is not a major issue to place the bed-head against the windows or "bay windows". Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Anonymous wrote: WIndow Behind a Bed - Is it good?

Dear Diane, Wow! Actually, it is not so simple as it seems. As, firstly the external environment of the home, also needs to be considered such as any open drains or canal outside, passing thru the home and other external factors. In addition, it is quite difficult to understand the "T" or is it proprotionate etc.. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Diane Price wrote: Could you please advise me on the purchase of a T shaped home? It has had an addition added to the middle of the back of the house. Thanks, Diane

As mentioned, previously, diamon shaped apartments are actually not too difficult to -- find their centrepoint. Here, this example shows again, how easy it is in most cases to find the centrepoint!

Dear Anon, 1. It is important to understand the Five Elements Concept. References: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-5element.htmand http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-colours.htm 2. For example, if one has a small business or single proprietorship, then, guidelines of namecard (especially logo designs) can be based on Feng Shui:- 2.1 If for example, the individual isconsidered as a "weak water" person and under the Five elements concept, his/herbest elements are: Metal (metal helps water to grow); while water is also favourable for a "weak water" person. 2.2 Since metal is associated with white, silver and gold, a name card may incorporate this colour in-conjunction withwater colours - which are represented by blue, black or grey. 2.3 Shapes: Since metal element is represented by circles, then a logo can include this shape. Andwater element represents "waves" or "wavy" lines, this can also be included in the design of a name card. 3. Thus, for a weakwater person, his/her name cardcan use any combinations of above. 4. Feng Shui ruler and namecard dimensions: One has to be realistic as to the size of a name-card. For example, the imperial briefcase or those commonly carried, by the English is based on 17inches width or roughly 43 cm. Under the Feng Shui ruler: AUSPICIOUS: 1inch to 2inches range is considered auspicious. INAUSPICIOUS: From 3inches to 6 1/2 inches AUSPICIOUS: 6 1/2 inches to 10 1/2 inches Thus if one wants to tailor made a namecard based on Feng Shui ruler measures for Yang Feng Shui, then a name card could be:- 2 inches by 2 inches - This is very small and may not be practical rite? The next best Feng Shui alternative is a name card 2 inches by 6 1/2 inches. If this measurement has been choosen, then it does not fit into many peoples name card holder; it can easily be thrown away! etc... Thus it is strongly recommended to just stick to the existing common standard card measurements will do... Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: hi, I am tryin todesigna namecard for my freelance business.Is thereanyfeng shui principles I have to consider? What are they? What arethe feng shui dimensions that are luckier? I am thinking of having my card in a different dimension from the conventional size. tks.

Dear Sophia, Symbolically under Feng Shui, it is good like you mention to rectify such "physical" leaks in the shop. Usually, if you have rented your shop, you should try to seek redress from your leassor. Since the shop is still new, try to check out who is the developer as often such building defects is covered by the developer. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ken, In my opinion, the best way to understand or have a better understanding of the whole approach to "Luck" is to simply understand the "Holy Trinity of Luck":- Here, this holy trinity of luck are:- 1. Heaven Luck - What is suppose to be - what we are born with (or without)! 2. Earth Luck - Feng Shui of our home / office .... 3. Human Luck - Relationships with each other and pets can be considered under this category! Under Para 3, above, frankly, we should not be looking at things like : a cat suitable for my ba zi or a dog; white mice? Guinea pig, rabbit? But rather, the responsibilities to care for them etc... As most of us are aware, dogs have been bred for many years as a companion for humans. Cats are also bred ...here. While, like you have mentioned, snakes have always being associated with "evil" e.g. enticing Adam to eat an apple... (Adam and eve kind of saga)...And in particular, they are slippery .... Overall, under Human Luck factors, we often see or (I often see) newly married couples .... rearing pet dogs or cats. But later, when they really have children... many still keep them while some simply change their priorities.. or simply have no time to up-keep their pets! In my opinion, we should not match our horoscope with the type of animals to be kept! Since there are large ones! Such as an OX, Tiger (fierce and unpredictable and endangered) ... etc... Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: K Chin wrote: I have been told that, different pets may affect one's luck and I'm wondering if this is true. For instance, for people born in the year of dog, the most suitable pet for them will be - snake. ***** scary huh ***** I am not sure how true is such statement.

Dear Norman, Based on your last message, it would seem that your home's Flying Star chart should be a Period 7 chart. And in addition, you just mentioned that your home is a South facing apartment. Since you did not mention which South facing apartment it is: as it could either be a South 1 (165 degrees) or South 2 (180 deg.) or South 3 (195 degrees). Most likely, if your home is a South 2 (180) or South 3 (195 degrees) then under the Flying star Feng shui, this south facing frontage has a mountain #8 water #6 and base (palace star) of #2. Under the current Flying Star Feng Shui:- #8 = current prosperity #9 = future prosperity #1 = future, future prosperity. Well it is hard to understand where your fish tank is currently based on description (only). But, if your homehas a Period 7 S2 or S3 Flying Star chart then, it would not be adviceable to place a water feature at the frontage (south) of the home. This is because as mentioned above, S2 or S3 home has a MOUNTAIN star #8 (which is associated with networking, relationship luck) and a water feature, will DROWN this mountain. For example it is like digging a hole; placing water and literally drowning or SINKING the mountain wealth sector! Warmest Regards, Cecil Norman Leonor wrote: Can you give me advice to where should i place my fish tank in the house? My house is sitting North, facing South. My main door is facing south but sits in the southwest area of the south wall. Actually i moved my fist tank from the southeast to the south expecting toattractpositvie Qi but insteadi feel thati moved the fish tanktothewrong place in the south area coz lately i experience bad events happened. Do i have to move it back or move to another area in the house? Please help... Norman Leonor wrote:

Dear Leonor, In my opinion, since this house was built in the early 1990's usually, it should be a Period 7 chart unless, there were (especially) major renovations done on or after 2004. Warmest Regards, Cecil Norman Leonor wrote: I would like to know what period should i use to make the lu shou chart for the house we are renting.The washousebuilt sometime in the early 1990's, and that should beperiod 7, but we just moved here in 2005 last yearthe month of May and this would be period 8. I read an article saying that the period you should use is the time when you moved to your new home not the time the house was built. I so confused... Help me please.

Dear Keith, Actually, this is related to the concept of the "frontage" of the home. Here, what Feng Shui is most concerned about is the relation of the frontage of the home vs the amount of "openings" at the frontage. For example, most or all homes will either have door(s); windows or windows cum sliding doors etc... Under Feng Shui, what is MOST important is that the FRONTAGE of a home should be PROPORTIONATE to the frontage of the home. For example, if a home as a set of main doors and in addition, there is a row of sliding doors: the situation, here is that if all these doors and sliding windows are opened, it would suggest that if one has marriageable family members in the home e.g. a son etc... they will often not get married. The solution is not to open all the openings of the home at one go. In Singapore, it is most common also to find homes with double doors and/or double-equal doors or doors that have one smaller-leaf. Both are equally acceptable! So long as the doors open inwards. (Excluding any grille gates that logically have to open outwards.) Thus in my opinion, this is not the main concern. But the main concern as mentioned earlier is the proportion of opening at the frontage of the home vs the entire frontage. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chin, For the lay-person, another much easier method is to try to "locate" the largest rectangular shape-of-the diamond apartment where, there is minimum protrusion. Please check my second method so that you can understand better how to find the centrepoint or "centre-of-gravity" of the apartment. If one compares my earlier centrepoint and this one, they are very close to each other. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chin, Please see attachment. I have drawn for you the centrepoint of your apartment. K Chin wrote: I need your advice. Is there any method to divide these "irregular-shape" flat into 9-sectors or 9-boxes ? I would like to find out where are the bad, auspicious etc. sectors. Actually, the centrepoint of a home or apartment can also be known as the "centre-of-gravity" of a home (apartment). Thus, if one really is at a loss on how to find the centrepoint:- Step 1: Photo copy the layout plan. Step 2: Obtain a cardboard. Step 3: Paste the photo-copy of the layout plan on the cardboard. Step 4: Cut-out the outline of the apartment. Step 5: Get a nail and try to balance the cardboard on it. Usually the point where the cardboard is balanced on the pin is known as the "centre-of-gravity" thus can be considered as the centre-of-the-apartment. Why not have a curtain at that part of the window box facing the main door. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Wei Li, Actually, this year, Grand Duke is suppose to be in the North-West. While north is the 3 killings. What is more important is that Grand Duke is in NW and not North, thus, there is no clash with Grand Duke, this year for the study table at the North. The 3 killings north is that one should not do renovations, this year and does not affect the placement of work station, there. Warmest Regards, Cecil Lim Wei Li Lim Wei Li wrote: You have done reading for us before. However, I am confused of this. I was reading the materials you gave us. The Grand Duke's position this year which the location in conflict is North.But my North Balance sector was used to put my hubby's working desk as advised during Year 2004.As you mentioned, we should be sitting in a direction facing the grand duke as will bring disasters in that year.Should we moved the table this year? Thanks so much.

Dear Anon, Anonymous wrote: Hello there, I have tried your free report and it seems I have reviewed it and it contradicts to what happenned in the period of my life. Example is that I have "Luck againts me" during the best time of my life period in which I have been lucky in wealth, fame, and almost everything. I consulted your free report to find out what happened to my luck. These times I am wondering what happenned to my luck, but it seem in your report I am approaching my luck in 10 years. If that is so I want to know why is like that, and if so how can I enhance my luck these times (on this period and on the coming period) better. Thanks any advice and expalanation is very much appreciated. The free report only gives a very basic knowledge of your 10-yearly big luck (meaning whether the luck period falls under luck with you or luck against you). This only helps to tell you whether you are considered generally very very luck person with luck mostly on your side (ie a person born with a silver spoon or not). Or are you one that is like average or have to face lots of hardships in your life. So that free analysis will not be useful in helping you troubleshoot your past event/future events. As whether or not a luck is eventually good or bad, depends on the overall interaction of the 10-year, 5-yearly, yearly, 6-monthly, monthly luck. For example:- This example I show you is of a person with very good 10-year luck, but in this particular year, due to the lots of clases etc, it is no longer a good year:- Luck (9) [2059 to 2068] is an auspicious period as it favours your 10 yearly Big Luck Period. (!--Age 89 - 98 (2059 - 2068) =

Dear Georgy, 1. Frankly, in my opinion, we should not place a bagua mirror just for the sake of "placing one" or basically to follow theJones (or next door neighbour!) 2. What is more important is that like life there must be a purpose? So what is the actual purpose of placing a mirror? 2.1 Protection (from evil "spirits") Usually, the First Heaven sequence is used. And many of the ba gua mirrors also contain a picture of the door god(s). In the past, I had posted actual pictures of "authentic" ba gua mirrors used in Singapore. 2.2 Deflect poison arrows A convex mirror is used, here. With or without the first heaven sequnce trigram. 2.3 Absorb "wealth" or neutralise a missing corner A concave mirror is used, here. Where it is placed in the middle of the first heaven sequence trigram. 3. Never place the ba gua mirror facing inwards of the home. For two main doors in line one after the other, often, a ba gua mirror is not used, here. Especially if the second door is the inner door. For whatever reason, it should be placed on the outer door - especially if there are poison arrows or sha qi as mentioned, earlier. If the reason is just that the two doors line up, then I am afraid, one should not use the Ba Gua mirror. Warmest Regards, Cecil Georgy Ivanov wrote: In my country don't sells bagua mirror.I one market i found bagua but in center isn't mirror a ying-yang simbol.The trigrams are The First Heaven Sequence. This bagua is made from polished metal Can I use this bagua like bagua mirror. I have two main door in line one after the other. Can I place this bagua of the second door. Thanks in advance

Dear Anon, Oops! Simply plain unlucky to have such a neighbour! Often, to be honest, sometimes there is nothing much we can do since this is common property! Logically, we could try to speak to our neighbour, first. (Crossing-fingers). But if cannot help... perhaps... long shot.. go to the neighbourhood "management"... if all these seems a hopeless idea... really sorry, though.. erh.. resign to fate.. already! Warmest Regards, Cecil P.S. There are situations where, on occasions, if the neighbour does not have cctv camera or survelliance or anyone watching... JUST pray.. that all these things "disappear!". HINT: some one goes to steal all these "yucky" items and throw them away! Blame it on the cleaners? Hahaha....! Anonymous wrote: Hi, I am writing to seek your advise with regards to my house main door which was full of clusters from my next door neighbour. 1.Pots of Hanging plants up the ceiling - almost dried up & dead plantsin front of her main door.( which is near my window ) 2.A cupboard full of small /chipped potted plants on thetop of the cupboard withshoes inside & outsideon the left side of her door (which is right below my window.) 3. Andto the right side of her door where all her shoesare placed on her rack with at least 10 pairs of shoes& small pots of potted plants above .inclusive of all sorts of animal figurines (dogs/birds/snail/turtle), & a broom with dustpans.( which is opposite by window ) 4. And lastly Thanking you in advance.

Dear Anon, For landed properties (with privacy) all round e.g. no tall buildings that can have a view or peer into the home thru the sky light, the use of sky light is acceptable! In ancient Chinese buildings, or homes may homes have an open court-yard akin to letting light into the home or close to the concept of the skylight. The only issue is to avoid placing a single tree in the middle of the home and have a skylight shining down. In the past, I had mentioned that this is similar to the word "KUN" in Chinese and very inasupicious. However, if there is no single lone tree, it is still acceptable. Nowadays, in Singapore, many terrace homes resort to adding transparent roof tiles above their house staircase to bring in light into the home. This is perfectly acceptable and a "wise" choice! Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: How about a window in the roof, skylight, in the bedroom. We are thinking of installing one in the house we are building, how wouldyousuggest thatin order to give the maximum feng shui effect?

Dear Anon, 1. Looking into past practises; it is popular for the Cantonese (dialect group of the Chinese) to place a wall mirror facing their dining table. The Cantonese felt that having a mirror in this postion would be "auspicious" as food on the dining table can be "doubled" with the mirror image. 2.For interior designers,a large mirror is often recommended as most of us are aware of to create an illusion of depth orseemingly make the home look larger. 3. To be honest, having a mirror behind the sofa is often, less than idealalthough it can still be done or still acceptable. However, for practical reasons, if thesofa-head-rest is too close to the mirror, often,we may get "marks" e.g. greasy hair stains or smudges on the glass- thus may haveto spent some time or effort to clean it. 4. More importantly, for those who stay at higher floors or storeys, it is best to specify to the contractor that youwant a ONE single piece of wall glass. 5. This is because, more commonly, may apartments or access to many apartments are "restricted" by the size of the lift! Thus the contractor may not want (nor their workers) want to walk up the stairs carrying a large piece of glass! They often cut-it-into-two pieces and push it into the lift (escalator). 6. If so, try to check out the attachment, below.Two pieces of glass does not look visually appealing as it seems like "cutting" the room into two. If really ONE piece is not feasible, then go for two pieces of glass, instead! Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: Hi, I am renovating my house and would like to add a mirror to my wall to 'enlarge' the living room. Can I cover the whole wall with mirror with the back of the sofa set facing the mirror?

Dear Sophia, The most popular items to the buddhists are the 8-treasures. In the past, under the photos directory, I had posted a temple hanging large posters of the 8 treasures. Besides this, the buddhists believe in 14 other treasures (objects) such as boooks, cups, banana leaf, money.... The closest to tea-pot is a bowl-of-precious things. Otherwise, or thus, this "tea-pot" giving, in my opinion, can be considered as a "modern invention" or sales/marketing items ..sold... Frankly, it saying goes "it is the thought that counts!". Thus, it so nice of your friend to give you the 7 minature tea pot. Perhaps, why 7? Hmmm my guess is that there are 7 days in a week, thus it could "symbolise" or the 7 tea-pots, could mean that you may have "tea" all week round? Erh... hope this sounds sensible! In ancient times, while for the actual drinking of tea; in the Tang dynasty; black tea has a god. And in ancient times if one were to purchase 10 tea pots; a clay figure of the ancient god of tea was given away with this 10 set purchase.... In my opinion, since there are no ill connotations, here, I believe, there is no issue in displaying this gift especially around the dining area or a display shelf. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Sophia Chia wrote: A friend ofus gave us a gift during Chinese New Year with a frame of 7 miniature tea pot. What does it representsand can it place in the kitchen somewhere at the dinner table.

Dear Cheryl, In my opinion, there should not be an issue with the situation that you had described. From a Feng Shui point of view, this is not an issue. There are some concern by some people only if there is a upper floor e.g. bedroom just above the car-porch. In such a situation, someone said that in the event that a car caught fire, it would be dangerous to have the car below this bedroom. But to be honest, how often have we heard that stationary cars catch fire. Alternatively, smoke detectors or fire safety sensors could be used, here. Warmest Regards, Cecil cheryl ludwig wrote: I am going to purchase a house. One of the ones I've looked at has a carport attached to the front of the house, open with a circular driveway coming up into it and going back out to the road. So, the cars would be parked right in front of the main entrance. Is this bad feng shui, or is it ok? Thank you.

Dear Joshua, Joshua Chia wrote: For me, the eight house report has indicated that NW would be a good location. How do I locate the best facing postiton of my master bed room? Does it mean that my master bedroom door has to face NW. Thanks In general, there should be at least 4 good sectors that are good for you. So get a layout plan of the house, or stand at the center of the house. Determine where is the North direction, and divide the house into the other sectors. So if your bedroom is located at the South, and South if your Heath sector, it is a suitable bedroom for you. If it is South is Spook sector, then it is not so suitable for you. As long as the bedroom is located in of the 3 other good sectors, then it will be deemed favourable for you. The breadwinner must focus on a good and suitable house facing, while the rest of the family should focus on a good bedroom to draw luck from the bedroom. Hope that helps. Warmest Regards Robert Lee GEOMANCY.NET - Center for Applied Feng Shui Research

Dear Voo Kow Tze, Voo Kow Tze wrote: How about marketing/sale in property/construction industrial? It is consider fire or earth? This means that your job scope is Fire, while your Industry is Earth. Ideally, if you can get a job scope and industry that falls under your favourable element, it will be the most ideal or favourable element. If not, it is ok but not the most suitable career especially, if the elements contains some of your unfavourable element. Warmest Regards Robert Lee GEOMANCY.NET - Center for Applied Feng Shui Research