Cecil Lee

1. Chinese are reknown for gaming. 2. During the Chinese 7th month, some gamblers even requests for a specific lottery (4-digit) number to come up... 3. In this case, did you spot a 4-digit lottery number? Did you see the number pasted in red on the wall? Above the Tiger and Dragon god? What number is it? 2xxx ?

1. Very often, many clients would asked me where should they or rather; where should they NOT hang "sensitive" photos (husband & wife wedding photos) and family portaits? 2. Again, one should think about whether is it related to common sense or not? 3. For example, if one is living on the ground floor and close to the "ground". 4. In the attached photo; of course, I merely use an outdated Iphone 4 with low resolution; and yet, I am able to take a photo of a 2nd storey apartment room. And if one can see, there are some pictures / photos hanging on the wall. 5. Thus, if one is living close to the ground and often, many don't fully close their windows; In such a situation, avoid hanging sensitive photos / portaits of family and loved ones ... to avoid someone else recognising us or our children... 6. Sometimes, an apartment is facing another neighbouring block (in close proximity). Hanging a sensitive photo/portait that allows others to see it.. is again... not ideal... and has more to do with common sense than Feng Shui. 7. Lots of times; I had mentioned: because of common sense.. that is why some relate it as a Feng Shui no no... It should be the other way around...

In the past, many look at the Feng Shui of a home after they purchased it. The trend today is "Can or cannot buy" before I booked my home (apartment or landed property). The smart ones often go for the, latter... (see Feng Shui - can or cannot buy) before commiting. Fernvale Riverbow, already allocated and this resource is released... for info...

1. This shop is currently for rent. 2. The shop front is directly facing the main entrance passage way. And is considered as too strong a sha qi....

In Interior Design, many Chinese prefer not to use circle or circular designs for just anything e.g. cabinet doors; feature walls and even false ceilings with "holes" in it... P.S. Luckliy, this design is in a public toilet (Depot Heights Shopping Complex)

Nowadays, Singapore Post Office (SingPost) don't deliver mails on Saturdays. And on occasions, I have encountered posting ordinary mails and the other party claimed that they did not receive it especially when posted in such letter boxes all over Singapore. Now I get! To me such, I have never ever seen such a signage placed so visible on a letter box, before (ever!) Is the message on top of the box trying to imply something? Please read between the lines....

In my opinion, the 7th month thing is up to individuals. The major concern are situations where: 1. One becomes the owner of a new / resale home and goes in on the first time. Some are either supertitious or want to play safe and not open the door as inadvertenly allowing a "curious" entity to follow them into their new home. This sort of thing. 2. Maybe once in a blue moon, I receive a request for an advice on new job go to work in 7th month. 3. Frankly, unless your job is very interesting; no "entity" would be bothered to dress up and follow a person to work even in the 7th month. So far, have not heard of any ill effects of such thing. 4. Maybe move in to new office.. but frankly, not that crucial thus not a main issue.

Some photos. (Taken around Crawford / Lavendar)

More photos

This factory unit owner placed a wooden qi lin with a small convex mirror above it's head. Frankly, any convex mirror will do. As most know, convex mirror is used to "deflect" sha qi. In this example, this industrial unit's main entrance door is facing an open passage way...

Location: Bedok Reservoir Village, Block 744 Bedok Reservoir Road in August of 2012 1. Key: filth; disgustingly dirty 2. Today, I visited a coffee shop located on Bedok Reservoir Road. 3. To access the toilet area, one had to pass through a set of curtain screens. 4. I observed the two curtain screens, which appeared quite dirty, merely based on their appearance. 5. These curtain screens serve as a repository for some of the most unpleasant germs. 6. The thought that parts of one's body must come into contact with them is alarming! Just imagine if one's face were to touch it; the protective layer of oil on our skin would be compromised. 6.1. Just look at the fabric of the screen... so filthy... Yuck! 7. Our computer keyboard is also quite dirty; consider the implications of unwashed hands or those who use the toilet without washing their hands afterward. 8. Germs reproduce rapidly, and it is not as if these curtains are cleaned daily or even weekly. Appended by Cecil in 2017: Good news! I returned to this coffee shop five years later, and the entire establishment had been renovated, eliminating those unpleasant curtain screens. There is now a simple opening for entering and exiting the toilet. K.I.S.S. = Keep it simple stupid Update: In 2020 and onwards, this coffee shop has had extensive renovations. And all these are long gone. LOL

As a general rule of thumb: if in doubt (why take unnecessary risks - if any); and if there are alternatives; do choose the OTHER alternative instead of what you wrote, below.

If you are applying Flying Star:- 1. the Mountain Star #9 with Water Star #7 in general is not a major issue. Unless one further takes into consideration base or palace star #2. 2. Since you are looking at the "stars"; you should also check where #2 and #5 are in relation to your home. 3. For example, are annual #2 and #5's found in your dad's bedroom and/or frontage or any other sectors.....

Again, another pair of Qi Lin (chi lin) hung on entrance pillars. Notice, below one of the Qi Lin, the owner had placed a "car rear view mirror" blind spot mirror (conVEX) facing a sha qi across the road.

Often, one has an odd wall or a focal point (space) but do not know how to decorate it? Well, Chinese painting(s) of flowers will brighten that wall; without having need to change real flowers on a daily basis nor have the headache of how to clean those articifical flowers or throw them away?

A painting of the 8 immortals (deities) crossing the sea... Option the 8 immortals are also deplicted on Chinese vases...

Hey! They are two different paintings... BUT what is your interpretation of each of the paintings? Mine are......

Hey! I am just as bad.. just that I am READY TO POUNCE ON YOU! Which is more deadlier... my other cousin who shows his back-side to you or ME???

Under symbolism in Feng Shui; what is worse are:- 1. A tiger growling, seems hungry; all it's fangs wide open... and worse off all... 2. Showing it's back-side to you! Do you think that this is an auspicious or inauspicious painting? Suitable for MY HOME?

Erh... no one swimming during Chinese 7th month..?

Yesterday, when I was at the Caspian. What is so special about yesterday? It is the 2nd day of the Chinese 7th month. In stark contrast to the earlier photo.... even at 10am... not even a single SOUL collected their keys to their apartment in Caspian condo. (Refer to earlier photo and this one)...

These are some considerations: 1. One question that is relevant here is : "Can I rewind time or go back to the past to change things?" 2. As at today, it is impossible to go back to the past. 3. Same, thing, here. You can't 4. The concept: The Three-Step-Approach 4.1. This concept of house number belongs to the branch of Feng Shui called : Compass School of Feng Shui. 4.2. This sub-branch is based on Flying Star Feng Shui. But because each different levels are considered to have different qi; it is literally known as VERTICAL Flying Star Feng Shui. 5. It is more useful for someone who is looking at a new development and where the units are just launched. And one can try to select a unit from such and such a stack. 5.1. Thus, this concept becomes useful if say: #11-88 vs #12-88 vs #6-88 are available. Which is better. 6. But if you have already bought the home, it is like what I had mentioned under Para 1 to 3 above. 6.1. Even if you point a gun at a geomancer and give you solutions; he/she can't. Other than to advise you to apply common sense and one approach is: The Concept of Maximizing Marks 7. Thus under Feng Shui there are available tools: Compass School: Eight House and Flying Star of the interior (plotting the stars, analyse them and providing cures or enhancements. 8. "Don't give me that look!" Even if one were to so stupid as to bang one's head against the wall; good luck to YOU! What can I do? Refer to Para 6.1!

Yeah! You should print us ... out... THREE is better than ONE!

During the Chinese 7th month; some people are superstitious... And often, in modern times.. during a conversation... one may jokingly asked another to "PRINT THIS AND PASTE IT ON ONE'S BACK"

Aloe Vera originates from North Africa. And some even call it "The Mother of all Miracle Plants!" Aloe vera is very popular as it is called the Elastoplast or a First Aid buddy. Thus it is used if one has cuts or even insect bites or even as a sun-block (sun-screen). It is also popularly used in skin care, shampoos and even as a refreshing drink that holds chunks of aloe vera. In ancient times, in Egypt, it is one of the ingredients or items used for embalming! Do be careful, if you walk along Kovan Road... as the owner of the home has planted a whole garden full of Aloe Vera plants both in his garden as well as this field of five-foot-way grass verge!