Cecil Lee

Location: Corner Indian eatery at Serangoon Gardens (by the way they individually make fresh one of the best pratas around) The concrete beam you see in the photo is considered load bearing beam. But do take note that the rest of the brown wooden planks that were mounted onto the ceiling are non-load bearing beams. However, some has a misunderstanding that the planks are beams - which is in theory not true at all.

Location: Mountbatten Road. (Used to be the main road connecting the East Coast to the city. That was before the ECP came into being) It is a pity that we can only see the Ang sana trees that were planted at least 30 to 50 years ago. What a pity, they are no longer planted on most of today's roads. As HDB estate roads are both narrow and does not have a road side divider; such trees are no longer seen in new HDB estates like Sengkang, Punggol, Choa Chu Kang etc... This tree has low branches and as they radiate towards the road; the branches were often trimmed. Even so, the tree managed to retain a balanced "umbrella" shape. The ang sana trees were planted previously on wide two way roads to provide greenery. But is highly unsuitable on highways. The Singapore we used toknow will slowly and surely be made way for "progress" to house 10 million?

Privately owned Chinese Coffee-shops are a rare sight today. These coffee shops are overrun by big chains like Kopitiam / Kopi type of shops....

These are some things to keep in mind: 1. It’s best to start with a proper, systematic assessment, like doing a “scientific triage.” 1.1. What you shared is based purely on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. To apply this correctly, it really helps if the evaluator can be on-site to study the environment. If that’s not possible, clear photos are very useful, as a picture can often say a thousand words. 1.2. This is because, unlike a lay person’s understanding, the wall at the front entrance that you described may not actually be considered the true “frontage” in both Shapes and Forms and Flying Stars Feng Shui. 1.2.1. This is especially so if the house opens up to a beautiful backyard or similar view. In that case, what you’re describing might actually be the “rear” of the house instead. 2. Flying Star Feng Shui can help pinpoint areas in a home that may be more prone to “mental issues” or blockages. The usual “troublemakers” are often the #3 and/or #4 Flying Star numbers. 3. In this very old example, from Period 6, the Southeast (or living room) area has an unfavourable combination of stars related to “mental stress,” such as Mountain Star #8 with Water Star #4. 4. Here, Flying Star Feng Shui is used both to identify and to neutralize or weaken such problematic sectors. Fortunately, this particular example is not a major concern from now until 2023, because we are in Period 8 and, at the moment, #8 is an auspicious star that outweighs the bad luck of #4. However, after 2023, that becomes a completely different matter.

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Please see attachment. In general, this type of triangular plot of land (may be) acceptable - subject to any external open drains if any along its perimeter which may affect it's Feng Shui

Avoid being at the roof top during rainy days ... lighting strikes

No joke! I have been to several homes where trees or plants were grown taller than the lightning rods. And for those staying at the Waterway Terraces I and II; do avoid being at the roof top on rainy days. Photo showing the roof top of Waterway Terraces I where some of the trees are pretty high-up, there.

These are some considerations: 1. When we reference a home with compass directions; and if one is trying to apply a Feng Shui concept to this; 2. Then, the Compass School of Feng Shui comes into mind: Eight House concept and Flying Stars 2.1. Eight House concept to find or nice-to have one's head sleep facing a good direction and if possible sectors that are favourable to the person. 2.2. In your case, when applying traditional Feng Shui = Flying Stars; determine or confirming that the facing direction may be actually West sitting East. And in addition, find out whether it is a W1, W2 / W3 facing and which period it is in. 3. Then plot the flying stars and applying this concept onto the layout plan. 4. For missing area or corner of a landed property; Shapes and Forms Feng Shui applies. The most logical way is to image that one is in a helicopter or having a helicopter view looking down on the home. 4.1. Here, if there are missing corners; one could do landscaping or even cement / concrete this area so that when we are above it; it may fill in the missing corner. 4.2. Alternatively, if this is a sandy patch, one can add an outline such as using bolders to outline the missing area.

A client recently measured the transmission broadcast radio waves and he told me that when he went to the poolside of The Hillside; it was pretty high.

My mum with my neighbours who have returned to England. The youngest boy Henry just like any other child is playing with his ang pow (red packet) ... for good luck! My areahas a high concentration of foreigners (or foreign talents)... in Katong...

Another not too bad sprouting of green beans...

Symbolism: Can I hang this type of light @ balcony

Recently, LTA has been giving out in conjunction with Shell; a Demerit-Free Driver decal or if one is a scooterist a Dement-Free Rider sticker! Coincidentally, this one of a kind taxi uncle has in one of the photos: I have highlighted in red-arrow(s) the various items found in his taxi: 1 sword made up of I-ching coins just above the rear view mirror. 2 luopans 1 hulu 1 ba gua emblem Have you come across, such a perculiar sight? Or is it a coincidence of all the above that he did not have any demerit-points? As it is very hard to find a Singapore taxi driver that does not have demerit-points?

Symbolism in Feng Shui & a TV console wall panel Under symbolism in Feng Shui, it is nice-to avoid having a feature wall where there is a "hairline" split exactly at the middle of the panel. See attachment.

Nowadays, there are so many decorative water fountains. Some follow the design of paintings. Where the koi fishes leap higher and higher... symbolising great wealth and prosperity. Did you see the koi fishes in one of the water feature?

These fan blades are sloped upwards at the tip. Most likely these fan blades take the cue from the latest air-planes that have curved tips also.

Cat Nap: A cat's den. Location somewhere in the Tampines HDB estate

Collapsible Grille gate designthat is both functional and common in the 1950's. But almost died out, today. These collapsible grille gates were used to protect the main doors of homes and used also for shop fronts and even factories.

Stick no bills or Stick no advertisements? This is a common sight many years ago where advertisers of home consumer products would stick their offerings onto the temporary protective covers on lifts of newly TOP HDB flats.

Under the Five element concept: Squares or rectangles or cubes belong to the earth element. So does yellow colour. Please take a look at the attachment. This pattern has been around and very common even in the 1950's as they were laid as mosaic tiles. Did you manage to see (visualise) the CUBEs?

Under Symbolism in Feng Shui; best to use even number of chairs for a dining table. What about a bench? Does it count as one chair? No. Thus, if one has a bench and 4 chairs at a dining table; the bench is not counted. Thus ideally, best to avoid having a bench with 3 chairs at a dining table. Based oncommon sense, best to avoid gaps such as those shown in the photo: Asoften,such gaps may "pinch" one's skin. Not exactly comfortable, rite?

A 1960's tailor's shop front still around today 1. Observe the mosaic tiles adorning the floor of the tailor shop. 2. This establishment located on Tanjong Katong Road features a distinctive shop front characterized by two expansive display windows flanking either side. 3. Such architectural styles were prevalent during that era, with numerous shops along prominent streets like North Bridge Road showcasing similar designs. "A Welcome FEEL of .... Kindly enter, please do come in." 4. It seems that marketing psychology was employed during that period, as the angled "V" display cabinets flanking either side were crafted to optimize display space and facilitate easy "a welcome" entry for passersby into the store. 5. This effectively illustrates the concept of "window shopping." +++ 2021, Geomancy.net

A nice view of Matilda House at A Treasure Trove. From this angle, can see the distinctive semi-circular pool of water at the frontage of Matilda House

Question: Can I do the first time open door procedure before the 7th month. And during the 7th month continue with the renovations. Is it ok to choose an auspicious date that is suitable to one partner but average for the other. Reply: 1. The concern of the 7th month is that when one leaves a home vacant; some are afraid that the "hungry ghosts" may come and live in the home. And if one suddenly disturbs them, they get "angry". But see Para 2 below 2. Thus, it is a good idea to start renovations and continue during the 7th month. Here, the hungry ghosts are also like humans; if there are lots of noise and construction, they will not want to "come in". 3. No issue to select a date that is auspicious only to one person for first time open door or start of renovations. But, for the more important Move-in; best to chose a good that for both.