Cecil Lee

Dear All, Further to what I had mentioned, nearly in some developments (or site) there can be possibly plot(s) of land that are either: 1. Front-wide ; back-narrow or 2. Front-narrow ; back-wide On the attached layout plan, I have already marked two plots of land: one plot in blue outline and another in pink outline. Please check out the attachment. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Maggie, Sorry, what I meant was that in general, "it-depends" such as is the plot of land flat? -OK Or is the back sloping downwards a hill? -Inauspicious In particular, how the home is constructed on this plot of land is equally important, inclusive of water course (such as drains etc...) Thus, generally, there is no right or wrong answers: it depends on Location, location, location. Each plot has to be reviewed on it's own basis since there can be different interpretations of how wide or how narrow.... But generally, other than what I had attached earlier "an entrapped" home; I have known of many homes which have been constructed, stayed in such as "front wide-back narrow" or "front narrow-back wide". Therefore " IT-DEPENDS!". Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Maggie Lua wrote: Thank you for your advice. Just to clarify your reply. You mentioned that the "opposite" of Front Narrow Back Wide is "true". In this situation, the word "true" mean Front Narrow Back Wide is inauspicious or Front Wide Back Narrow is bad?

Dear Thoa Le, Yes, if the home flies to Period 8 N1, then the water tank can still remain at SE particularly to help drown the MS#2 and WS#5 at this sector and also reduce the effects of the palace (base star) #7 - loss / robbery/theft star. However, please take note that other than having double 8's at the frontage; and good sectors at North-East and East sectors; other sectors do not have very goodflying star numbers under Period 8 N1, you should do a bit more homework to see if some of the bad #'s do not come into other sectors of the home or need to neutralise, them. Thus, flying to Period 8 N1 - needs closer study since it can be a "double-edged" sword.. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Thoa Le wrote: We're currently living in a N1 period 7 house, we have a 20,000 litres of rain water tank 3x3m in our south east. We are thinking of renovating our house to better accomodate our needs and bring it to a N1 period 8 house. Is it ok to have the water tank there? We have been using it intensively for 2 years to water our big garden. If harmful what can be done ? Thank you very much for your help.

Dear Maggie, It is very common to find a plot of land which is wide at the front and narrow at the back. Under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, the "opposite" is true i.e. the plot of land is narrow at the front and wide at the back. What is more important are: 1. where is the location of the water course (if any) such as water course coming into the home and draining out of the home. 2. what is the contour like etc.... For example, take a look the attachment -- at this "entrapped" home in Singapore -- Very inauspicious home! Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Maggie Lua wrote: I just bought a house and the land is front wide and the back narrow. This is not auspicious? If yes, what should I do?

Dear Kalvin, The two "cures" are: 1. use of earth elements e.g. pottery or clay objects at the NW sector. Or the use of water (bottles) to reduce the effect. What sort of renovations are you going to do: Major or minor? Generally, minor renovations would not change the period from 7 to 8. Do take take note for this year 2005 (upto before the next lunar 2006, year), it is best to avoid reonvations at: 1. West (Tai Sui or grand duke's location) 2. NW (Deadly Yellow or #5 location)

Yes, some Feng Shui practitioners would view the development as unfavourable -- mostly because it is just right at the door steps of the main gate of the army camp. In addition, many army camps, do have stories of -- soldiers commiting suicide in the past. But nowadays, this camp is more into logistics.. And mostly because of this reason, it is why some FS practitioners view it as inauspicious. Otherwise, in my opinion, not a major issue. Quote: Alan Kwang wrote: My wife and I are seriously looking at a second 3 rooms unit at the Forrest Hills Condo recently. However, my wife told me that a Feng Shui master told her that this piece of land that the condo is located on is very bad. The unit that we are looking at is on the second floor and has north(main door) &south(living rooms and all rooms)facings. The rooms' windows are all facing the pool and directly at the main entrance of the condo.Both my wife and me are Gua 7 & 6 respectively. I am told that my best facing is West but why would I want any condo facing that direction? Overall, this is a very small lowrise condo and many go for the ground units with PES. Yes, it is indeed true that even if one is a west group person, it is totally ridiculous to have the unit facing West or living /balcony or majority of bedrooms facing such a direction! In your case, a more suitable unit is one where although the main door is facing north, it would be better if the bedrooms located in the westerly parts of the home (given that it is not the corner unit) but sandwiched in between so that it will not be affected by the afternoon sun. So far, I have a few clients who had stayed here and so far,there are no major concerns if any with regards to "bad Feng Shui". Warmest Regards, Cecil

Quote: Sophia Chia wrote: It's strike me all of the sudden, that one of my relative place alarge mirror at the dinning table facing the altar table. As one believe that it's give doubling.The kidsbelieved feng shui in buyingitems to their home. It's seem there is cluttersafter not in use. As theyattend Lillian Too's talked once and I did advice the kids in certains items is best to buy or to their likingand fromthe day I donot want to interfer. Yes, it is not advisable to see a reflection of an altar in a mirror. Normally, it is a common Cantonese dialect group's perception that it is good to have a mirror at the dining area as it can "double" wealth / food on the table. For mirrors, it is best not to use a two piece mirror as it is symbolic of a split or separation. The rationale for contractors to do so is that often for an apartment, they simply push the mirrors for installation into the lifts (rather than manually bringing it up the stairs). Because of the limited size of the lift, often, a one piece mirror cannot go in thus the two pieces. If two pieces of mirrors are to be used, then it is best to go for three pieces instead of two. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, To be truly honest, unfortunately, there is no specific "cure" under Feng Shui. Wishing you all the best! Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Anonymous wrote: My condo has been on the market for 5 months now. So far there has been no offers due to the fact that my condo is next to a train. How can I attract a buyer to want to purchase?

In addition to what you have mentioned, another major key issue is to look out for water coming in or flowing outwards of the property. EXAMPLE 1:- ========== For example, please take a look at this attachment illustration: water-entry-exitpoint-A.gif In this illustration, assuming the property is facing "SOUTH" compass direction and in addition, there is a drain with water flowing directly towards south into the property:- Please take alook at the first heaven trigram (top most trigram). Here, South represents the"Heaven trigram". And assuming that when we investigate this property, water flows out of the land at NW . Which is also the "Heaven trigram" - Of the Later Heaven sequence. Here, this is considered a very inaupicious property since water enters from the "Heaven" trigram and exits the "Heaven trigram". It would not be that inauspicious if water exits North "water element". in this example. EXAMPLE 2:- ========== Here's another example: water-entry-exitpoint-B.gif In this second example, the facing direction of the property is still South. But, in this second example, you will notice that there is a drain or water course flowing into the property from SW or "WIND". (First heaven sequence chart) In this second example, water must not flow out of the property or exit at SE. Which is "WIND" under the Last Heaven sequence chart. In Feng Shui, there are so many considerations for a landed property and water in-flow and out-flow is another thing to look at. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Terry, Frankly, it has more to do with symbolism than to find a gourd that is opened or closed. If it is placed in a toilet environment i.e. lots of moisture, then, ideally the material in which it is made of should be able to "withstand" such an enviroment. Whether it has an open "mouth" or closed one should not be a major issue, here. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Terry Yuen wrote: Regarding hanging a gourd between the toilet and the master bedroom, can you elabotate the gourd should be opened or closed at the top since they are sold hollowed out with the top as a stopper.

Quote: LEE JOHN wrote: I would like to seek your advise on the feng shui at Regentville condo. Dear John, In my opinion, there is nothing "fanastic" about the Regentville condo. However, each unit / apartment has to be looked at on it's own merits and also whether how well it fits the breadwinner. Overall, it was TOP in 1999. (99 years lease)And todate, it is already 6 years old. When some of the units were put on resale in 2000, price per sq foot (psf) was at a high of $621 to $528 psf. (crazy price) But now, prices have dropped to as low as $390to $450 psf. If we look at resale value alone, most owners would have made a book loss and even worse off! after paying off their loan! In terms of Feng Shui, which is also based on commonsense, existing owners -- in my opinion, will certainly curse and swear at the low value. And in my opinion, the development looks so crammed and cluttered and looks like any other common condo. The only plus point is that it is opposite the Hougang Point and close to a good school. Otherwise, in my opinion,as the years go by, its value will only be around$320 to $340 psf or lower

Dear Anon, In my opinion, the question asked, may have more dimensions than what you had mentioned, below. For example, other major considerations like: 1. Is the stove facing a good direction (often should face a good direction suitable to the woman "head" of the home.) 2. Best to avoid placing the stove directly at the NW compass direction. This is known as "fire at heaven's gate" - considered by many FS practitioners as a very inauspicious location. For the stove as well as an oven or even a toaster oven, here. 3. If the kitchen is located at the South (fire element) compass direction of a home; it is OK to have the stove facing a water position. But if the kitchen is located at the North part of the home, then it would not be good to have the stove face e.g. a washing machine. One could place a mirror or a reflective piece on the washing machine exactly at the point facing the stove's flame outlet is a consideration. A microwave oven should be considered as a metal element. This is because of the way microwave molecules "enters" into the food to be cooked. And thus, shows the characteristics of a metal element. While an oven, especially if it is a convection oven will often "glow" red at it's filament. Thus should be considered as a fire element. Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: In my house kitchen, the washing machineis facing directly opposite the stove. Is this bad as it is the fire & water element in feng shui? Does that mean my family will quarrel quite often?because we all always get into a quarrel easily when discussing things. What should I do other than moving the washing machine

Dear Anon, This also has to depend on the regulations of individual countries. For example, in Singapore, today, all apartment especially those next to or in-close proximity to either the lifts or emergency staircase must use at least a half-hour fire rated main entrance door. Thus doors with such glass designs are out -- as it is against government building regulations. For other countries e.g. Malaysia, you may have to confirm whether it can be used. Locally in Singapore, most people -- even those living in the landed property avoid having partial glass doors because more of "custom" i.e. not quite used to the IDEA (in our minds) as it invokes "danger" real or unreal that someone could "smash the glass pieces" like some of those shows you see, the villian smashing them and placing their hands to unlock the door. True or untrue, this gives a not too good feeling for most of us. In addition, it is quite common for many Feng Shui practioners to ask their clients to avoid using these doors as it does not symbolically give a "solid" feel. Else, leak wealth. Thus, if one were to drive to any part of Singapore's landed property areas, more often, all the doors are "solid" wood doors without such glass pieces. I believe, this type of doors would appeal more with "westerners" than those staying in Asia. Thus it is somewhat a matter of culture.... Under the Holy trinity of Luck: Heaven luck - what is given to us Earth luck - Feng Shui of our home/office Human/man luck - e.g. our feelings. If we do install the door, but keep on "questioning" is it OK? This could affect our Human or man luck and it could invariably affect us. Warmest Regards, Cecil Anonymous wrote: Can I install the new door design with glass in centre of thewooden doors for Wood Element? Thank you

Sophia Chia wrote: Where is the ideallocation to place theimage of the Kuan Kong orhang an image of Kuan Kong? Is it ok to place at the entrance of the house or at the living room. Understand it is symbols of protection in the home or office. Dear Sophia, This is not Feng Shui but rather, it is a common practise by many Chinese to place the Kuan Kong (holding a Chinese long sword) facing a main entrance. Since he is holding a sword, he should not be facing into or "looking" at us in the living room. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Sophia Chia wrote: I read from one off the forum regarding the air-conditioner is bestplace above the bedroom entrance. We intend to fix system 2air-con to the other bedroom butthe pipe fromthe otherbedroom cut throughto themaster bedroom and the pipe running at floor levelfrom other room wall where the master bedroom bed was place (master bedroom sharing the same wall with other room). Is it a good location or where other location can I place the air-conditioner. Your advice will be appreciated. Dear Sophia, In my opinion, these are key considerations when fixing air-conditioners:- 1. Based on technical aspects (not Feng Shui) 1.1 Every air-conditioner fan or blower, needs to run two tubes: a. the gas or refrigeration pipe and the drainage pipes. 1.2 Thus, in every case,especially HDB apartments, there is already a "fixed" location for us to install the air-con compressor (outside the apartment). Often ina typical HDB layout, isquite commonly found e.g. outside the masterbedroom (close to the master bedroom toilet). 1.3 Here, whenever we do,the air-con installer would have to consider this. 1.4 In addition, every air-con blower or unithas to drain off water towardsthe toilet (sothat unlike in the past) the aircondrainage water does not drip in the open. 1.5 These two are the primary considerations or the technical considerations for installation of an air-con unit (blower). 2. Feng Shui and Commonsense approach 2.1 The main considerations under Feng Shui are:- 2.1.1 Avoid placing the air-con above one's head. This is not so much of the air-con as a "beam" above the head but rather, often if an air-con is above our head; and when it is turned on, thecool air coming from the air con would invariably flow downwards towards our face. And many would feel uncomfortableespecially if ithas to be turned on, very cold. Notexactly healthy. 2.1.2 Ideally, airconshould not flow directly towards us. If possible, it would be good if the airflow can flow from side to side or away from us. 2.1.3 If possible, the aircon should not be above the toilet door. For two reasons: a. cold air flows downwards and often, the toilet door has gaps so, when cold air flows down it may enter into the toilet. And causing the toilet air to be "compressed" or become high pressure. And more likely, air from the toilet would in-exchange flow out. b. at some point of time, one may have to enter the toilet e.g. brush teeth or use the wc, and when we open the toilet door, cool air would rush in and the toilet air (qi) would flow out). 2.2 Under common senseapproach to Feng Shui Many condominium developers have placed the aircon above the bedroom door. The rationale is simple, this to ensure that space is maximised to allow owners to freely place things like cabinet / book cabinet/ tv cabinets as an aircon above the door will not take much precious bedroom "utility" space since no one can ever place cabinets blocking the bedroom door. In addtion, unfortunately, some HDB apartments e.g. older 3 room apartments have weak wooden vents above the door or the gap between it has a beam that does not allow for an aircon to be installed above the door. Under such circumstances, do install the air-con at a "commonsense" area, on the advise on the installed. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sophia, It all depends on the interior layout plan. Actually, for those living in a landed property, often, the frontage of the home would be the living room area and "behind" it is the diningarea. Thus for landed properties, more often, the diningarea is higher than the living room. And not the other way as mentioned, below. This is quite common because, most of the time, "clear-space" should be at the"frontage" and the back of the home should be higher. Thus,generally, without taking intoother considerations,for landed properties, there may be a concern if theliving room is higher than the dining area. This would suggest that there is a "mountain" at the frontage (living room area), instead. If it is an apartment,generally especially HDB (Housing board apartments),often these units aresmalli.e.most of the units are now less than 1,500 sq feet. And under commonsense approach to Feng Shui, it does not make sense to raise e.g. the dining area or the living room area. If so, there may bedeep concern for family members such as the elderly or children walking to and fro the living room to the dining to the bedrooms etc... Having elevated flooring may inadvertently cause family members to fall or hurt themselves in many instances. Furthermore, also under commonsense approach to Feng Shui, considerations like unable to clean and wash floors if wood is used to raise the flooring. Household mites, ants etc.. could invade these areas .... Warmest Regards, Cecil Sophia Chia wrote: Need your advice, asliving room have to be heigher then dining area but I intend to place the dining area in the kitchen so that the hall can be place as study area for kids.Can the living area be the same level with the dining area if I were to make the flooring in the kitchen. Flooring build up wood. Is it ok. Or should living roomflooring heigher then the dining area and the kitchen flooring lower.

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Dear Hoa Luong, This is often quite a "rare" shape. As the back pointed edge would mean that both sides-of-the-fence have quite an odd backyard. Most properties would not be divided with such "backyard". As it would often be level with the property. Is this land for real? Generally, so long as the front is smaller and the back is wider, it can still be of good-Feng Shui. One can always do landscaping such that from top down, the home, if possible should be as rectangular in shape. Hope that the next round, you don't post a circular plot of land. Else, it will be one of the kind that no reasonable, government would sell such a plot..... Warmest Regards, Cecil Hoa Luong wrote: Attached is the picture of the shape of the plot of land, please tell me if the shape of this plot of land is bad fengshui?

Chong Wee Wei wrote: Thank for your reply. I wish to know why a dinning room is not suitable to be near to main door. What is there are no others choice it must be near to main door, how we going to solve it? Wil it affect our career as me and my husband is doing sales related to food business? Dear Chong Wee Wei, There are two senarios, here: 1. Symbolism in Feng Shui Under symbolism in Feng Shui, it is best to avoid having items such as fork or occasional scissors on the dining table if it can be seen from the main entrance. As this could suggest : issues like quarrels in the home. In addition, the idea of having a empty rice bowl with a set of chopsticks on the dining table is inauspicious in Feng Shui as it suggest emptiness. I understand that the above may not be permanent situations or happen all the time. 2. Commonsense approach Usually, family members may return home at different times of the day, the dinning table is usually cluttered with food and other items. Furthermore, our dining table or food can be seen by "strangers" e.g. or neighours walking past especially for those staying in apartments at common corridor areas. In some homes one can literally see piles of not only food e.g. bread, newspapers and in some homes, the dining table can look very untidy. The above are two of the common reasons for not having a dining table facing the main door. But of course, if one's home does not have any of these issues, then, it is still OK. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Dragana, Yes, I do agree with you. It is not wise to convert it to a sewerage tank especially if it is at the front of the home even if it is underground. More importantly, it is also best not to have sewerage pipes running under "living areas" such as under the bed. One can view this article that I had written many years back on the dangers ...http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/art-under.htm In my opinion, keeping it as a water tank would definitely be a better choice Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ellen, There is often no issue in hanging a personal portait. Often, it can be hung along the staircase landing area or in the living room area or a prominent wall within the living or study room. Only avoid hanging the portait against the same wall as the toilet bowl. Or facing a toilet or facing the kitchen entrance area. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sophia, If there is a combination of #5 with #2 within a room even if it is at a sector or part of a room, a stronger cure than 6 coins would be more effective. a set of Six coins could be combined with either a hulu hung on the bedhead or a six rod windchime hung outside the window (but it is too noisy) then leave out the wind chime. And monitor the situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, To be truly honest, a sports center would need to serve a need for: 1. Easy entry and exits 2. if possible shelter (moveable roofs) to keep rain or harsh sunlight 3. Since there are lots of steps in a stadium, you could follow this guideline on the number of steps:- Introduction: 1. In Feng Shui, there are two traditional methods of determining the number of steps. 2. The first method is a 3 number combination. Where the first two steps are Auspicious but the last step is inauspicious. METHOD 1 - THE THREE-STEP CYCLE ======== 3. Thus under the `Three-steps formula' step No. 1 (Auspicious), Step No. 2 (Inauspicious) while Step No. 3 is considered inauspicious. Usually this 3rd step is known as the `death' step. 3.1 Thus:- Following this method, one should be able to work out the number of steps:- 3.2 Auspicious steps are:- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 3.3 Inauspicious steps:- No. 3 is the third step No. 6 is the following third step No. 9 is again the following third step No. 12 is again the following third step...etc... METHOD 2 - THE FOUR-STEP CYCLE =============================== 4. However, Method 1 should be used in combination with Method 2 below:- 4.1 What is the four-step cycle:- Step 1: Auspicious Step 2: Auspicious Step 3: Inauspicious Step 4: Inauspicious 4.2 How to calculate under this method: Step 1 is Auspicious Step 2 is Auspicious Step 3 is inauspicious Step 4 is also inauspicious 4.3 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 5 is auspicious Step 6 is auspicious Step 7 is inauspicous Step 8 is inauspicious 4.4 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 9 is auspicious Step 10 is auspicious Step 11 is inauspicous Step 12 is inauspicious 4.5 Next 4 steps:- ================= Step 13 is auspicious Step 14 is auspicious Step 16 is inauspicous Step 17 is inauspicious etc... 4.6 One can do similar calculations for 17 or more steps..... 5. After finding out the numbers for both Methods (1 and 2) we now derive the following sets of steps:- 5.1 Under Method 1: The Three-Step Method:- 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 26 5.2 Under Method 2: The Four-Step Method:- 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 22, 25, 26 Thus we have to eliminate the following numbers which are considered inauspicious in either one of the above methods:- Number 4 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 6 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 8 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 11 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 16 - inauspicious under method 2 Number 18 - inauspicious under method 1 Number 19 - inauspicous under method 2 Number 20 - inauspicous under method 2 5.3 Thus the final result are the following numbers:- 1,2, 5, 10, 13, 14, 17, 22, 25, 26 etc... 6. Steps Landing Yes, the number of steps is important. Each step including the steps at landing is included as a count. Other than the above, honestly, there are not that many FS principles governing the stadium Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, If one has both a wet and dry kitchen: 1. Where possible, in both instances, the stove should not also "clash" especially with the wash-basin. 2. Where possible, the stove in the dry kitchen should match the lady of the house's ba zi direction. 3. For the outside kitchen, it would be good if the stove match also Para 2. But not as crucial. 4. For the stove in the wet kitchen or usually "open air" area, it should be kept away from "gusts" of wind. Where possible, both stove must be supported by a solid wall or backing. 5. Avoid placing any of the stove along the NW compass direction of the home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sable, For Qing Ming, the best time to offer prayers is 10 days before and 10 days after Qing Ming. Thus 27 Mar and 3 April would fall within the 10 days prior to Qing Ming. (Qing Ming is 5 April 2005). Thus the last day to offer Qing Ming prayers is 15 April 2005. Warmest Regards, Cecil