Cecil Lee

These are some consideration: 1. Under the Five Elements concept and Flying Star Feng Shui; No. 3 represents bad WOOD. 2. And assuming that you ignore the 20 Year Flying Star of that east sector; 2.1. Please note that under the Five Elements concept: Water fuels or (inflame) bad WOOD = 3. Thus technically, having a water position at #3 Quarrels, conflicts, lawsuits etc.... ain't a good idea. 2.2. Another consideration is that if one wants to have a water feature, should read: http://fountain.geomancy.net Para 2.1 to 2.13, first. 3. Furthermore, I believe, from your e-mail address, I do note that you might be doing it for your office. 4. In Singapore, the humidity is already close to saturation point and often hover around 70 percentage or more. 4.1. I would rather concentrate on my core business than place a water position in my (I believe) a small office. Everyday, the moisture from that water feature would increase the humidity in the air. 4.2. All my sensitive equipment will be prone to damage under Para 4.1. 5. Next, year, and from then onwards, you mean that in addition to doing business, you have an additional consideration for where next to place that water feature. 6. In addition, please note that one of those teeny winey water fountain is not effective at all. 6.1. End up, you or your staff would become a slave to it. As in an aircon environment or even without it, the tiny water feature's water dry up easily. 6.2. Instead of doing roaring business, that fella, may become the hunch-back of Notre Dam. Due to the frequent top up of that water position. 7. Location, location, location 8. Most business "depend" rather on their building to take care of it. Such as a bright and clear frontage with or without a water position. 9. In addition, just prior to this Chinese New Year, a client asked me to look at two units in a specific building for their office. 9.1 By coincidence, the unit that they were eyeing was given up by a failed IT distribution business. Which, had "activated" a water feature (the shell is still there) but at a wrong 20 year flying star position. That position has the Water Star #3. Most likely, like the SGP government of today, they scored their own goal. 10. So, "what do you thing?"

Please note that these procedures are not cast in stone. The earlier attachment is some of the more common practises collectively by various dialect groups in Singapore. If it seems inconvenient to you then simply : "Don't do it". There is no encyclopedia Britannia on such customs. And common sense says that if the surrounding area has e.g. smoke detectors then either use smokeless charcoal or skip this step. There is no right or wrong answers, here. Even some mother's boy would consult their mum or their grand-parent on such or additional procedures. Like Singapore's former Foreign Minister says... "go with (your own) flow". You don't have to follow what was written in the procedure to a "T".

Please make an effort to use the SEARCH feature in this forum. For example, typing "altar dimension" As frankly, this is not a new topic.

One can cover the company signage or ask the signage maker(if any) to cover the sign with red paper or some signage makers add value by providing a thin red cloth to cover such a sign. ROn 2/17/2013 3:49:35 PM, Raymond Cheng wrote:

Various procedures including start of renovations (if any) and move-in have more to do with beliefs than Feng Shui. Cumulatively, or in general, the most common procedures can be found in the attachment.

The fun is nearly over.

Welcoming Chinese New Year 2013!

It is good that you read up this resource:- Which day does my rat hour fall in:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=6&mid=29772&new=

Please DIY by checking out the following link(s):- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/reports-list/hselist-houseno.htm

Minister Khaw once said something like HDB flats ain't getting smaller....

1. Please refer to attachment. 2. In the attachment, there are three plots that are circled in RED. 3. In the attached government survey map, the circled (RED) areas shows that the plot is often undergoing re-building. 4. Often, either by coincidence or otherwise, all the three plots circled in RED have a large canal behind the home. 5. By coincidence, most likely these homes have changed hands e.g. sold by the existing owners for one reason or the other. And often, a new owner would rebuilt a home on these plot of land. 6. If you notice carefully, to the right of the canal and the three circled areas, there are few if any plots that are undergoing a rebuilt.

Nevermind even if it is not the year of the pig. Someone still is born in that year, right?

Phonetic Sound Like: Mandarin Oranges sound like "GOLD" in Hokkien No. 6 sounds like LUCK, also

1. Out of the many hampers that I had received this year, the attached hamper has a significance (known) to Chinese Hokkiens. 2. Did you notice that half side of the hamper has 6 mandarin oranges? 3. As I had previously mentioned in several postings; No 6 when spoken in Hokkien sounds like "LUCK". 4. In addition, Mandarin Oranges also sounds like "KIM'. And to the Hokkiens, KIM = GOLD. 4.1. Thus, what is more appropriate then giving 6 Oranges or 6 "GOLD" pieces... 5. Thus, one would not be surprised to find many Hokkien firms open for business on the 6tth day of the 1st Lunar month. 6. Note: Singapore has one of the largest population of Hokkiens outside of China. As many Hokkiens come from the Fujian province of China which is just upstream of the country.

Anothervery successful sprouting of greens!To usher in the New Year!

Today, this iconic 1938's building has been turned into a hotel. Location: Jalan Besar

More photos...

Another year, another Chinese New Year (CNY 2013)! This time, around Bukit Merah.

As mentioned, previously, in Singapore and in the 1970's one of the most popular trees planted in a landed property garden is the mango tree. In the past, individual landed properties range from: 7,000sq. ft to 12,000 sq. ft for bungalows, half that for semi-detached homes and 1/3 to 1/4 of the above for a terrace homes. It is very common for many home owners to plant a mango or even several mango trees on the grounds of their landed property. In this example, as the mango tree was planted outside of the property; and because the large part of the floor area was covered by concrete; this would account for this tree to be smaller than what it can grow further. But do take a look at this 40+ years old mango tree. One can see that such a tree has lots of leaves that will result in making the ground below the tree "dark" or yin. As it casts a dark shadow; below it. Do a SEARCH on the top left frame of this forum for "Mango Tree" and there are lots of other resources: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=24154&new= http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=20610&new= http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=31601&new=

From young all of us have an innate ability to use our instincts. Some may get it 100% right. Some may not. Some may get additional aid (e.g. Feng Shui) so that later, then can make an informed decision.

In my opinion, the two most common methods are: 1. Personal Intuition or simply based on one's feelings or instincts. (FULL STOP) 2. Applying especially Flying Star Feng Shui and also other related concepts like: Yin and Yang and even Shapes and Forms. 1. Personal Intuition (Feelings or Instincts) 1.1. This has been going on with or without Feng Shui. 1.2. For example, how many of us have walked into an empty bedroom. And instinctively have an idea of where to place the wardrope, the bed and study table. 1.3. We all have being using our personal feelings or instincts since we were born. And this has always stand us in good stead. 2. Applying Feng Shui concepts: 2.1. However, you are now asking me a question based on Feng Shui 2.2. All good Feng Shui practises involve the French word: Feng Shui TRIAGE 2.3. Without e.g. the overall picture (photo memory of the actual location) and even a Flying Star chart; you have to loop to Para 1. As asking me without relevant facts as like: go flip a coin: Heads or Tails = go ahead or don't go thru with it. 2.4. Your question is: Like asking the BLIND (me) to lead another BLIND (you). Got-it? Get-it? 3. Want to apply Feng Shui also cannot use short-cut. Else, go with your feelings.

Really, is it pure common sense?

You will be surprised to learn that many questions in Chinese meta-physics has to do or ORIGINATED from pure common sense. I always advise anyone Searching for an answer even to Feng Shui should first try to see if it is associated with common sense (IF ANY). Throughout this forum, my chief goal is: "Is this related to Common Sense?" Do follow this line of approach, first! And the world of hocus pocus Feng Shui can easily be understood. Link: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=32276&new= So for those who are in the know, challenge yourself!

1. In my opinion, the best way to approach such a question is to see if your question(s) is linked to any common sense (if any). 2. Customs and Beliefs 2.1. For example, the Chinese Cantonese dialect group dislikes number "4'. As when pronounced in Cantonese literally means "die" or "death". 2.2. This is pure common sense. And because the Cantonese don't really like number 4, it also affects some other Chinese thru intermarriage between Cantonese and other dialect groups or if the population by large is made up of Cantonese or Cantonese influence. 2.3. For example, Hong Kong besides Canton, China has the largest pool of Cantonese. And even in countries like Singapore and Malaysia, especially during the 1960s to 1970's most of the Chinese shows on TV or cinema comes from Hong Kong studios. 2.4. Customs and Beliefs may result in the re-sale value of a home that may have number "4". 3. In Feng Shui, in general, especially for landed properties, house number remains "neutral". Other than again, based on either customs or beliefs or other influences (which I will clarify under Para 8). 4. In a recent forum posting, I mentioned that e.g. Singapore Airlines business class skips "13". In the past, I had also taken a photo of the business class cabin showing seat numbers 12 (A, B, C ...) skiping 13 and restart at 14 (A, B, C...) 5. Many Chinese are not as superstitious to the number 13 as compared to some westerners. 6. Thus, it is about customs and or influence. Or the saying goes: "One Man's Meat is another Man's poison". 7. In fact, on the contrary, I know of some clients who are not superstitious even if they are Chinese and have house or apartment numbers with 4 or 44 or even 444 in them. 7.1. Like I mentioned, this has more to do with FUTURE RESALE VALUE. And since it may affect future resale value, then isn't this COMMON SENSE or rather can be explained thru common sense. And not something so mysterious or hocus pocus. 8. Numbers can also be associated with other subject matters. And again, if someone argues that it is inauspicious because e.g. under Flying Star Feng Shui, today, #7 implies past prosperity or signifies "theft or wealth or robbery star". Then so be it. 8.1. The Five Elements Concept and Flying Star Feng Shui 8.2. Reference: http://forum.geomancy.net/review/tropica/index.php 8.3. The Seven Auspicious Clusters of Apartment Blocks 8.3.1 There are a total of 7 clusters of apartment blocks within this condominium development 8.3.2 Under the Lunar Calendar, we are now in the Period 7 i.e. from 1984 to 2004. The Number 7 is considered an auspicious number for this period. Since the development also will be completed in Period 7, this symbolizes Good Luck. 9. If one has no knowlege of Flying Star nor influenced by someone close or near-by then such Flying Star significance of "7" does not apply. 9.1. Unless like what you had done, listen to all the various "chats and talks" on this or that number. 10. It is the same thing as someone asking: What is MY LUCKY NUMBER(S)? 10.1 Frankly, there are at least more than 1,000 formulas or beliefs in what is or are lucky numbers. So, which formula you are looking at? Some formulas may deem number 7 favourable or good. While another formula may deem it average or even very inauspicious? 10.2 Under Flying Star Feng Shui, there is even a vertical Flying Star Feng Shui for evaluation of units e.g. level 1 onwards. But, often, this is just a guideline. 10.3 The main gist of Feng Shui is: The forms (Shapes and Forms) determine the stars (Flying Stars) - first. 11. Thus first key success factor is based on Shapes and Forms Feng Shui: LOCATION, LOCATION and LOCATION, first. 12. Earlier, you had encountered another form of "in the name of Feng Shui". Here, the easiest to know whether a Feng Shui website is into commercialised Feng Shui is to check whether they do sell any phsycial products on their website. 12.1 Frankly, the easiest to make tons of money is to sell useless products (with high mark-ups) in the name of Feng Shui. 12.2 The trick of such CON-man is to: Under false pretenses the CON-man will say : "You need this specific item". Then you ask: "Where to buy?" He says: "Buy it from (only)ME"

The "Feng Shui Emporium TYPE of Con Artist" Step 1: He Identifiy your needs. Step 2: Make himself appear to be the ONLY person who can help you. Step 3: Unless you BUY from him, else it will not work at all! Reference: http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=32272&new= Hello Master, I have heard and read so many times about so many cures and tons of amulets to ward off bad luck and one such amulet that a lot of people are raving about nowadays is the arowana ring. One fengshui expert says if you wear this ring it cures most everything as far as the good flow of energy in and out of your house. It sort of replaces the need to have an arowana fish in an aquarium inside your house. Please enlighten me on this. Oh and by the way, the fengshui expert says you can only buy it from him, anywhere else will not guarantee that its gonna work. Thank you so much