Cecil Lee

You wrote: I am new to fengshui but i like to seek some advice from you about new house. 1. Is it appropriate for a property to have a protruding wall directly outside the bedroom door? If not, what can be done? In my opinion, quite a lot of "issues" has it's origins in common sense then Feng Shui. And because it is common sense, some may not see the association and then proclaim it to be related to (or in the name) of Feng Shui. For example; why common sense? Here, one must use some imagination: How often we see someone running or dashing out of a door (be it a room or even a bedroom). And instead of running into an open h, the child could not stop in time or the floor can be slippery and simply "smash" into or hurt himself/herself against this protruding wall. Because of what I had mentioned, ideally, isn't it better to haveclear space directly after we walkout of a door. In some instances, a protruding wall(depending on how much protrusion may make it more difficult to negotiate bringingin and out furniture e.g. during a move or replacing e.g. a solid frame bed; or for some; may have difficulty in bringing one of those huge massage chair. In Feng Shui; if I don't explain with the above; simply it is considered inauspicious to have a protruding wall, facing a door. and You also wrote: 2. There is a steep sloping road far behind the house . Does it have any implications on the family members? Frankly, for such things, I always feel; only the writer of such short two sentences knows what he/she is talking about. The rest of us is like: ???????????

From a Feng Shui point of view; ideally, it is best to avoid certain colour(s). For example, avoid bright yellow coloured mat. Contrary to some beliefs; some might say to also avoid bright (chilli) red or maroon. But (we being) Chinese should consider this the exception rather than the rule. For a Chinese, it can still be OK to have a red mat.

Hey! I look so adorable!..

The attached window design feature: Casement windows encased by a distinct rectangular `protruding' enclosed brick shape sloping design was popular in the early 1970's. Many semi-detached and bungalow homes both in Singapore and Malaysia feature such an iconic design. Slowly as many owners redesign or do A&A works, such designs are disappearing gradually. As often, such homes are considered relatively "new" i.e. 30 to 40 years old and not worth conserving, yet. From a Feng Shui point of view, it is a stable design as rectangle represents the earth element. While circle designs during that era (1970's are rare and least desirable for large window openings). Often, the top ledge because it is broader, there; is a haven for birds / birds nest. Thus perhaps thanks to such a design, many birds happily started a family there - once upon a time...

Please also note that the pillars holding up the roof : if it slices towards an opening such as a PES balcony sliding door(s) towards the living room or a bedroom; this is also considered as a poison arrow(s).

Two more Feng Shui friendly layouts. Of course, this development Treasure Trove does have a few stacks that have the stove directly opposite the wc.... but they are further apart then some other developments. Please see attachment: odd-one out.jpg

Treasure Trove at Punggol Central/Punggol plus point is that majority of the interior layout plans are Feng Shui friendly. The developer Sim Lian which started off as contractors : main or sub-con has for many years now; become developers themselves. In this example, you will notice that Bath 2's WC shares the wall with the study instead of the kitchen. If the WC did share the same wall; then most likely the WC pipes or WC may be directly on the opposite wall as the stove. Which was not taken into consideration in many of the recent launches by other developers. Here, since the WC shares the same wall as the study, it is highly unlikely that a bed be placed as shown in the illustration. And if so, can easily be corrected by mirroring the bed / add a partition on the opposite site etc...

1228HRS in Cantonese sounds like ?easier to be / get prosperous??

The Hiller condo also has it's fair share of various layout plans where the stove is directly opposite on the same wall as the sink...

In case a bed is placed in this family room; try to avoid placing it as shown in the attachment.

Fortunately, because of the location of the Master Bedroom door; the shared toilet door has to be on the side as shown in the attachment. And fortunately, because of this; the toilet bowl piping does not share the same wall as the kitchen wall. A blessing in disguise!

These are some considerations: 1. Where possible, the stove should not (be directly opposite) sharethe same wall as the toilet bowl.

Some of us in our personal quest to get quick and on the fly answer(s) ASAP; whether it is by yesterday or in one or two days time; All of us must remember to be considerate for others. Others may equally be busy and cannot help as much as they can.... How does it feel to be chased by erh.. equivalent to "loan sharks"..

Contrast, the unfriendly pavilion roof with that of the attached illustrations of the under construction: Foresque Residences more friendly designs.... (see attachments)

Based on the Five Elements concept: Earth supports Metal and Metal supports Water. Thus, your company logo should especially have:- 1. Earth element + Metal element and/or 2. Earth element + Metal element and even can include the Water element. You have to take some effort to review the link, below:- http://talk.geomancy.net As the above link gives you a CLUE as to what colours and associated shapes each element is about. You wrote: "I was told that Logos must be round and not squares, round-shaped better? As in circle or oval?" If you have the time to read the above, link, then what was mentioned by you or told to you is not exactly correct.

Evolution of a nice and meaningful company logo. Please note that I have masked out part of the wordings on the company logo. The masked out area is in a RECTANGLE grey box.

Common sense plays a large part in Feng Shui. For example, in the two examples; it is best to avoid sleeping with the head sharing the same wall with the toilet bowl's piping. In this illustration; these two layouts have one's bed-head sleeping pretty close to the same wall where the plumbing of the toilet bowl(s) are. Do a search for "Dangers of underground water" for more reading...materials

Such layouts of the blocks much like the placement of mah-jong tiles prior to start of the game would invariably have sharp corners of some stacks aimed towards some other stacks = poison arrow(s). Please see attachment.

With the swimming pools surrounded (nearly) all round by the blocks; there is a potential for this issue especially for those who just moved in. http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=12550&new Often the stacks circled in red, may need time to adjust to "pool water" especially during the first six months of moving into their units.

Seastrand condominium is developed by Precious Sand Pte. Ltd. (Far East Properties). It is a a 99-year leasehold development located in district 18: at 479 Pasir Ris Drive 4, Singapore 510479, in district 18. The expected completion date is next year (2014) and it comprises a total of 472 residential units. Majority of the layout plans in this development has the WC (toilet bowl sewerage pipe - area) sharing one of the walls of the kitchen cabinet. However, all the layout plans is silent about the exact location of the stove. Let's hope that the stove (are) not at the location(s) circled in a RED DOT in the various attachments.

1. The trellis does not present any danger to any blocks, stacks, or units within this development, as it runs parallel to the two sets of blocks. 2. In the accompanying layout, the positive aspect is that, despite the stove being directly across from the sink, there is a VOID separating them. However, the negative aspect is that this particular layout is regarded as having "poor shapes and forms."

1. The Nautical condo is developed by a China developer:Developer: Hao Yuan Investment Pte Ltd. 2. The Nautical is a 99-year Leasehold condominium located in District 27at 93 Jalan Sendudok. 3. Total units =435 units. Expected TOP is in 2016. 4. This development has a lot of stacks/units that has the stove (area) sharing the same wall as the toilet. 4.1 I have provided some examples of whatare considered inauspicious and what are considered; not the best but are acceptable: 4.1.1 What is not acceptable is where the stove is directly on the opposite wall with the sink. 4.1.2 What is acceptable is that although the stove share the same wall as the toilet; it is not directly opposite to a water pipe (sink). (Sorry, some of the photos were taken by me directly from my copy of the sales brochure.

Additional resources on "poison arrows" http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=28072&new=%3EHouse%20Hunting%20:%20A%20Lot%20Position%20-%20%3Cem%3EFeng%20Shui%3C/em http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=43&mid=25570&new= And poison arrow from lamp post: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=19&mid=25772&new=

These are some considerations: 1. Whenever considering low floors e.g. ground floor or 2nd storey for new(yet to bebuilt)projects like this; 2. No harm in trying to visualise whether there are any threats if any: 2.1. The usual threats are especially the large club-house or facilities (roof if any). 2.1.1 Is it shaped like in the example, where horizontal edge is thin (much like a sharp blade) or if it is rectangular or even polygon; which may have a sharp corner.. 3. How about any pavilion close to my potential unit? Does the roof be it the edge or even some roofs are triangular shaped which may also act like a poison arrow. 4. Planted trees.. of course, for ground floor and even 2nd storey units; sometimes, only after the development has been completed can we "suddenly see" a lamp post or planted tree(s) aimed towards our living room or bedroom. 5. Please note that not all pavilion roofs (or roof lines) nor club house roof (or roof lines) are automatically poison arrows. Factors like distance from such roof lines; any other obstacles or trees that help to shield the unit from such potential obstacles etc... 5.1. What I feel is that it is best to keep all these in consideration when (considering) buying your dream home). And not be be phobic about what was written, here. Use these simply as a guideline.

These are some consideration: 1. Looks like the edge of Tower 22, Stack 45 is aimed towards Tower 10, Stack 18. Hopefully, it is not aimed towards the balcony / living room windows. 1.1 Unlike a bedroom window, which often can be easily neutralised by e.g. day curtain(s) or blinds; a living room area is often usually an open area. 2. Pot Luck and Tower 10, Stack 18. As it may be affected by both the poison arrow (sharp corner of Tower 22, Stack 45. STACK 18 ======== 2.1. In addition @ the East coast or around the South side of Singapore which is near to the sea; often one can feel strong winds blowing from the land towards the sea (South.) 2.2. Tower 10, Stack 18 directly faces the "opening" as shown in Yellow marking "A".During distinct high and low pressure zone periodsand 2.3. At different times of day:if the wind coming from the land (North) blowing to the South is too strong; this creates Sha qi (too strong = inauspicious) towardsexposed Stack 18. 2.4. This is a double-edged sword as if too exposed and too windy... fortunes will wane. If winds are moderate; one can see good gains. 3. Stack 17 is (a safer bet) if one is deciding between the two stacks (subject to type and size of layout). 4. Stack 18 also has an edge that may create a poison arrow most likely towards Tower 2, Stack 1. 5. Tower 16, Stack 34 also seems to have poison arrow(s) aimed towards Tower 20, Stack 40. 6. This is not Feng Shui. But most likely, some may not like Tower 22, Stack "44" as in Cantonese it implies "die, die or die x 2". And often this would affect somewhat the resale value or more difficult to rent or sell, later on...