Cecil Lee

1. You wrote: "It seems clear it would be beneficial to keep the N windows closed and try to use the entrance as little as possible. Also to use the window in the W area as much as possible (which connects to the S hall which enters this NW - N living room area) where there is an 8 Water Star. " 1A. Yes, you got (the above) correct! 2. You wrote: When adding metal to the N area to weaken the 5 and 2 flying stars, shall I also be concerned about assisting the Jue Ming Wandering Star here? (and perhaps weakening it by assisting the N palace with some water). 2A. It is ok to do so.

These are some considerations: 1. In my opinion, this is the very first time, I believe, someone like yourself has done so: 1 standard bagua convex mirror above the main door and the 6 car side-rear view mirror type of mirror. 2. Since there are no precedence, will it is either: an over-kill or ............. 3. Anyway, the other side is the human factor. If one is constantly worried about the situation, but may have found "a cure" whether be it real or unreal; if it helps to "settle" or calm the concerned, go ahead. 4. Thus, sometimes, a higher percentage may be due to human factors or "feel good or better" sort of thing. 5. Anyway, hope you can monitor the situation, and let us know how it goes?

1. Further to what I had mentioned, in my opinion, most geomancers that plot lots of Flying star charts often would prefer to use the Pie chart method. 2. In your illustration, the quickest way to visualise qi is to look first for an external openings especially if a room is within two or more sectors. 3. In this case, take a look at the attachment. I have marked in BLUE, where the PRIMARY qi if there are openings (external openings) would often have the highest weightage. 4. Thus in this illustration; North PRIMARY FACE seems to have lots of windows and even a door. (Other than considering whether they are opened - afterwards or should they be opened wide etc. this is another consideration.) 5. In this illustration, there does not seem to have any external openings at NW at the PRIMARY face of the NW sector. Of course, there seems to have lots of passageway with qi from other sectors indirectly leading towards it. Some of the external qi can even come from the North direction. 6. Of course, this can be considered as highly technical. But, does it make sense? Does what I say make common sense?

Please refer to attachment. If a room spans two Flying Star Sectors: 1. In this case: North and NW; 1.1. Visualise or locate any openings in the room; 1.2. Priority is any external opening(s) 1.3. Next, other "openings" like a corridor or passage way. 1.4. In this illustration if there are openings a marking in RED "A" then in theory; and if NW does not have an external opening; then, we may consider this room is most likely to be influenced more by North vs NW sector.

These are some considerations: 1. Often when applying the Flying Stars, always visualise where chi (qi) or wind comes in. 2. Here, looks like you have external qi coming in from any openings(maybe look like) there are windows at the North area. 3. At NW, seems like the qi is a secondary one as qi or wind or air flows in from other parts of the home into that area. As there are no external openings from NW other than from open spaces... 4. Thus, in GENERAL, the qi within the North area could be argued to have a higher influence in an area or room that has two sectors spanning it. 5. An aquarium at NW, does seem to help that sector: not so much to enhance qi but rather to help "neutralise" bad stars within the NW sector. 6. Thus predominantly, focus more on the stars located at North. Unless you often close (air-tight) if there are any windows at the North "face" of the home.

Further to what I had mentioned: http://fountain.geomancy.net The most effective water position: 1. It should not be a tiny water feature or position : like those small table top type of water feature. 2. The preferred water position should have all five elements: Metal, water, wood, fire and earth. Under Para 2.1. to 2.12 of the above url link.

These are some considerations: 1. Glass is considered as belonging to the metal element. 2. I can understand why glass table is popular. As often, some consider it good for small spaces. 3. Actually what you mentioned, has more to do with common sense. Just ask any man; young or old: if a girl with short skirts is sitting facing the person, it is not so much of no good to see people's leg; but rather... what goes further than that! Think about it! 4. It is just like I had mentioned, previously: if one installs a full glass mirror at the dining table; and as most dining tables do not have any courtesy board to cover the leg area, one can also look further thru the legs ..... if the girl is not seated "properly"....

1. Do check the sector; whether is it appropriate to place a water position. 2. For example; if this is an enclosed space; there is no major specific advantage in placing a water position. 3. In the situation that one may inflame other bad stars in that sector: then make sure that the water position consists all the five elements: reference: http://fountain.geomancy.net

Yes, if we consider the global concept of a weak fire person, then; real estate industry is considered as belonging to the earth element. Another varying view-point is that some may say that an agent's main job scope is into marketing or sales or renting out properties; this belong to the fire element. As fire adds to fire then it is considered acceptable. Of course better job scope is of the wood element as it helps fuel fire. Another critical factor in one's ba zi has the ten deities: which include various factors like how much: earned wealth vs luck wealth and othe factors like how much determination and competitiveness in that chart. Other personal factors like an introverted person or character vs an extrovert.Some may take this into consideration.

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Base on your topic description, you are asking whether you are a strong or weak person. You can use the free report:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/free-report/freerpt-element.htm And in the attached sample, there is a field to indicate whether a person is strong or weak. In the attached sample, the person is considered as a WEAK EARTH person.

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These are some considerations: 1. No issue with a water position be it a water feature or aquarium. Even in some landed properties; an urn with lily plants and some small fishes (fishes to prevent mosquitoe breeding is ok). 2. Nowadays; the more affluent even have large sea water tanks that have slightly thicker walls. 3. Traditionally, in the past a fish tank is often used to neutralize a lamp post etc... 4. For a hobbyist, any size of fish tank is fine or ok. 5. But if for the purpose of Feng Shui; often seek advice from the Geomancer. As often if the Geomancer used proper tools such as the Flying Stars; areas that may need a water feature to neutralize it may not be effective with only a small ..say fish tank of 1feet tank. This goes for a water wealth position as too tiny a water position may not be effective and may even be considered a waste of time in the name: father, son, and holy spirit of Fung Sway!These are some considerations: 1. No issue with a water position be it a water feature or aquarium. Even in some landed properties; an urn with lily plants and some small fishes (fishes to prevent mosquitoe breeding is ok). 2. Nowadays; the more affluent even have large sea water tanks that have slightly thicker walls. 3. Traditionally, in the past a fish tank is often used to neutralize a lamp post etc... 4. For a hobbyist, any size of fish tank is fine or ok. 5. But if for the purpose of Feng Shui; often seek advice from the Geomancer. As often if the Geomancer used proper tools such as the Flying Stars; areas that may need a water feature to neutralize it may not be effective with only a small ..say fish tank of 1feet tank. This goes for a water wealth position as too tiny a water position may not be effective and may even be considered a waste of time in the name: father, son, and holy spirit of Fung Sway! I've a fs master who did a baseline of my place. He has identify a water element location.I put a standard water feature. As you know over years, water feature come and go, and i would like to replace it with a small aquarium insteadI plan to setup a small 1feet aquarium with plants and guppies only (not into arowana or difficult to maintain fanciful tanks).Does it matter if it is just a simple aquarium as long as it is quiet and clean water flow in tank ? Or must i follow fengshui books like goldfish, arowanaa, etc ?

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1. In general, based on the general concept of water in Feng Shui; for majority of homes other than those that have been determined to have UP mountain (or frontage having mountain position); 2. Generally, water feature at most sites and home's frontage are generally acceptable. 3. The only concern in water Feng Shui principles is the difference between digging a hole to place water e.g. a dug up area in the garden to place a pond. Here, if there is a mountain star #8 at the sector; this is very inauspicious; as it is like digging a hole; place water to DROWN the mountain. 4. Generally, the safest bet if one is igorant of Flying Star numbers is to simply install a water position above ground. 5. From now till 2023, of course SW is the indirect water spirit location. And if this site is located at the SW is advantages to have a water position at that space. 6. But, it seems that you are playing with language. If I get it right from you; you say that the sector is NW and within that sector, you are placing a water position at SW. This is like a wishy-washy kind of thing. Especially if the compound is small; whatever you want to call the sector, it is in my opinion, still the NW sector. 7. As I mentioned, so long as a water position above ground (for those who do not do further investigations) may be acceptable. 8. For trial and error Feng Shui; the main recourse is based on this concept:- The Customer Engineer Concept At best cross your fingers and don't do any other enhancements and wait see .... humpty dumpty sat on the wall; hopefully, he does not have a fall..... sort of thing...sitting on the fence.... 9. *Jokes* aside (refering to Para 8); the safest bet is to make sure that the water position has all the FIVE elements as laid down under the guildelines given under Para 2.1 to 2.12 of this url: http://fountain.geomancy.net 10. A water feature with all five elements is considered as "balanced" system. Much like The Dog Whisperer: Cesar Millan who often tries to help owners achieve having a "balanced dog". Got it? Get it?

1. The Tropica and Waterview @ Tampines From a Feng Shui point of view, be extra careful when buying properties especially with moving water such as an uncovered drain or canal. 2. In this case, developments such as The Tropica, Waterview and even Temasek Poly is near to an open drain (canal). 3. Based on the orientation of the sites especially the uncompleted Waterview and The Tropica; the entire site is considered facing South-West. 4. On further examination, the canal or drainage drains towards the sungei bedok: if you can see the purple marking showing the drainage towards sungei bedok. Since the two plots are facing South-West, based on Feng Shui principles; the best water flow is from right to the left of the frontage of the site. 5. For other developments, do take note this simple principle for water courses: 5.1. In a micro-level; especially for apartments, often the facing direction is the balcony view. 5.2. Stand inside the balcony and take the reading. If there is an open drainage outside of the home; for apartments that can see the drain (canal); ideally the water should best flow from right side to the left side of the balcony for facing directions of NE, SE, SW and NW. 5.3. If your facing direction is North, South, East and West, then the opposite is true. Best that the drainage is from left to the right side. (When standing inside the frontage e.g. living room or balcony looking outwards). 6. For sites such as in the example; if you intend to buy an apartment; most condo developments have a specific orientation especially in the two examples of The Tropica and Waterview where they positioned their site towards the Bedok Reservior. 7. The Bedok Reservior is a pool of water and this is an added bonus for such sites. 8. At the opposite end, there are other new developments such as Waterfront Waves and Waterfront Keys. These two sites are the closest to a canal that flows as a the tributary towards Sungei Bedok. 9. Waterfront Waves and Waterfront Key For the developments at Waterfront Waves, especially stacks highlighted in YELLOW of BLOCKS H, G and F and for Waterfront Key Block 768, these stacks are generally SOUTH facing. 9.1 Thus from the above example, stacks facing South should have water drainage from LEFT to RIGHT. But when standing in the living room looking outwards, for all these stack, unfortunately, the drainage flow is from RIGHT to LEFT. By right for South facing stacks, the drainage should instead best be from LEFT to RIGHT. Thus, based on Macro-Feng Shui, these are not the best stacks.

These are some considerations: 1. From a Shapes and Forms point of view; the main purpose of having a water position is that nothing else can often be built above the water position. Thus giving clear space. 2. Here, if it is the main entrance area, it could imply that there is a "bright" hall effect versus"clutter". Even a tree at the frontage would often cast a shadow. 3. However, if one knows the exact star(s) of the Flying Stars kind; at the frontage, then could use it to guauge what stars are at the main entrance. For example, after Chinese New Year, the annual #8 star is at West. Thus if the frontage is located at west; then a water position, there is fine or OK. 4. Do take note that a water position at the wrong location can often be detrimental. 5. What makes a good water feature: http://fountain.geomancy.net Read Para 2.1. to 2.12.

1. Resources:- 2012 Flying Star Forecast North 7 2 9 8 6 4 3 1 5 South Take note the following sectors:- Sickness Star this year is at North Misfortune/Sickness Star this year is at South-East Disputes/Quarrel Star this year is at South-West Education/Romance Star this year is at East Grand Duke this year is East-South-East, 120 Degree. - Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or disturbing him by having renovations. Location in Conflict is South. - Avoid having renovations done opposite the location in conflict. 2013 Flying Star Forecast North 6 1 8 7 5 3 2 9 4 South Take note the following sectors:- Sickness Star this year is at South-West Misfortune/Sickness Star this year is at Center Disputes/Quarrel Star this year is at East Education/Romance Star this year is at South-East Grand Duke this year is South-South-East, 150 Degree. - Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or disturbing him by having renovations. Location in Conflict is East. - Avoid having renovations done opposite the location in conflict. 2. Please use the above guidelines prior to doing renocations. 3. You wrote: My home is North facing with a natural reserve at the back (South) of the house. A creek flows through the reserve. My understanding is the back of the house should be protected (tortoise). I do have some small trees in the backyard. 3.1 Usually, the fundamental key success factor is to determine the facing direction of the home. 3.2 In some instances, the back of your home could even be the frontage or facing direction. 4. You wrote: I have changed the landscape in the East by removing some old trees. In 2012, I want to plant a hedge all along the boundary wall upto the back boundary wall. I also want to build a retaining wall on the back boundary and grow a hedge. Can I go ahead and plant a hedge along the east boundary wall and build a retaining wall along the back (south) boundary wall to plant a hedge on top, or should I wait until 2013? 4.1 If the back of the house is considered the frontage or should have clear space e.g. water star #8 under Flying Star, then it may be a detriment to plant hedges at the back area if it is now open space. 4.2 Without proper investigations, placing a mountain position wrongly can be equally just as bad. 4.3 Above reference materials shows that locations or sectors in RED should avoid renovations in 2012 or 2013. 5. Therefore, both Shapes and Forms and Flying Stars should best to looked into, for peace of mind. Otherwise, it is all trial and error....

These are further considerations: 1. It depends on the compass sector of the kitchen 2. The stove should often sit facing the female (wife's) favourable direction). 3. Frankly, a few lines of text can't do justice. 4. However, all I know from you isyousaid "the kitchen stove was facing a little of the kitchen door," and the threat that it will cause your earnings to be lesser than 50% on it's own merits is a blatant threat and one of the dirtiest tricks in the name of Fung Sway. 5. There are scientifc ways in the name of Feng Shui to assess such a situation. And it can't help that you keep on wanting to "squeeze out" information; where what you wrote were simple lines of text. How to?

1. Under symbolism, in Feng Shui, some geomancers felt that placing "living" things in the bedroom is not a good idea. 2. To them, "living things" including plants and flowers are considered yang. 3. And a bedroom is for rest = more yin condition. 4. Thus some geomancers are not in favour of having even a bouquet of flowers in the bedroom. 5. The above is based strictly on the idea of symbolism. 6. As there are three kinds of luck:- 6.1 Heaven luck (born with - Ba Zi) 6.2 Earth Luck (Feng Shui) 6.3 Human or man luck factors (own feelings) 6.4 all three equally divided gives 33.3 percent each of luck. 7. Some of us, perhaps, yourself feel very good about having such a bright coloured knitted item in your bedroom. If you feel great about it; this is generally fine as it comes more under Human or man luck factors. 8. For example, some people, don't have good ba zi; neither do they have good or excellent Feng Shui; but they have dynamism in the form of good Human or man luck factors. 9. Somethings for a family, bringing the family to a sunday brunch or meal is far better than the best Feng Shui money could buy... 10. Thus, if you feel happy with certain wordings.. there is no such thing as inappropriateness. Go ahead if it makes your day! What counts is having a good feeling and not rely too much on outsider's comments...

Please note that I mentioned that it is nice-to and not a must-have to sleep with the head facing a good direction. Another consideration is which sector is the bedroom, in. If would be even better if the sector the bedroom in is in your favourable sector. In reality, it is not like you have another bedroom to sleep in, right?

1. In my opinion, facing West is considered as "nice-to-have" and not a must-have situation. 2. Shapes and Forms is often the primary or first consideration. Here, how many of us sees a room and instinctively visualise where the bed-head would be... 3. Thus Para 2 should be the most important consideration even if it goes against Para 1. 4. The saying goes "one should not go against - nature or rather one's instincts" if you know what I mean!

1. Take a look at this link: http://www.geomancy.net/events/CDL_FS_Talk/talk_1_slide_19.htm 2. Frankly, you are only trying to apply "one miserable" concept of Feng Shui. 3. As the above link implies: there are many "styles" in Kung Fu and in Feng Shui; there are many concepts not just again : Feng Shui cannot rely only on the Eight House concept. 4. No wonder, drawing a parallel to Kung Fu, one would be beaten to a pulp if one applies one concept only... 5. The same goes, here.. 6. By "hook or by ...... " one has to apply more concepts then talk about realistic ways to either:- 6.1. Enhance qi and hey! 6.2. Also neutralise bad qi... The saying goes it takes two hands to clap..... 7. In today's modern Feng Shui:- 7.1. Shapes and Forms = a must have 7.2. Compass School: Eight house PLUS Flying Star 7.3. Ba Zi Feng Shui