Where should I place a water fountain

[Long Le]

Hi,
I'm a feng-shui enthusiast and I have a question on where I should place a water
fountain. Please advice.
My house faces SouthEast (112.5 degrees).
I've read that it is good to place a
water fountain in either position:
1 - The SouthEast sector (small wood) or
East sector (big wood) of my living room.
------------------------- SE
| fountain SE S | ^
| (water fountain) | |
| NE ----------------SW | NW
| |
| N NW W |
|-----------------------
2 - The left of my door (inside looking out)
in the East sector of the entrance hall (as
in sketch below).
-------- DOOR ---------- SE
| fountain | ^
| (water fountain) | |
| | NW
| ^ looking out |
| |
|-----------------------
Thank you.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Long Le,
In general Feng Shui advise, it is common to find advise to place water positions that harmonise with the element of that direction.
1. Based on the element of a specific direction
Therefore, generally, without taking into consideration one's element and strength, locations such as North (Water), East (Wood), SE (Wood) have been considered good.
Under the Productive cycle of the Five elements, Wood and Water does `not clash'.
While some FS practioners may advise not to place a water position at the South (Fire) as it clashes with the element of this direction.
2. Shapes and Form Feng Shui
In general, it is easy to understand that water represents `flat' surface. With water, it means that there are no tall structures.
So ideally, water positions should be at the frontage of the house.
A living room, can take advantage of water position. As the living room should have low level furniture particuarly at the "central" area.
The Flying star Feng Shui i.e. water stars also use the same approach in that water stars can only be activated along say the living room and frontage of the house. Where clear space is the best.
3. Personal element and strength
Here, if one's element is weak water, it would be good to have a water position.
If one is a strong water person, this changes the picture. Too much water may "drown" the individual.
What happens if one is a strong fire person? The water position is acceptable as it can help `cool' him down. But if the person is a weak fire person, water may extinguish him.
4. What is one's motive for buying a water position item?
If one does not have a motive but simply (based on sixth sense) love to have a water position in the house, this is generally ok. Most of the time, it is acceptable.
But if one's motive is because like everyone else, buys a water item, then it is better to find out one's element and its strength and even the spouse's to check how suitable it can be.
Another consideration is the size of the water position. The larger, one has to be more careful. Water positions exceeding 33.3 percent of the entire area can have a vast influence. Especially if it is located at the centrepoint of the house.
Water, at the centrepoint will "drown" the person. The characteristics is usually, the spouse falling sick frequently. Finances will also be slowly affected especially in business.
The above are some of the many considerations under Feng Shui.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/5/00 4:39:14 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I'm a feng-shui enthusiast and
I have a question on where I
should place a water
fountain. Please advice.
My house faces SouthEast
(112.5 degrees).
I've read that it is good to
place a
water fountain in either
position:
1 - The SouthEast sector
(small wood) or
East sector (big wood) of my
living room.
-------------------------
SE
| fountain SE S | ^
| (water fountain) | |
| NE ----------------SW |
NW
| |
| N NW W |
|-----------------------
2 - The left of my door
(inside looking out)
in the East sector of the
entrance hall (as
in sketch below).
-------- DOOR ----------
SE
| fountain | ^
| (water fountain) | |
| |
NW
| ^ looking out |
| |
|-----------------------
Thank you.

[Long Le]

Hi Cecil,
Thank you so much for your FS considerations on water items.
I've bought a small water fountain because I just love having one in my living area. The sound of flowing water in the fountain gives me a relaxing feeling and somehow a sense of invigorating energy in the mind.
In terms of personal strength, I'm a strong earth person. My wife is a weak water person. I know that earth clashes with water. Does it mean the presence of a water fountain may have some negative affects for a strong earth person like myself and somehow affect my business decision making?
I believe that water in FS is an extremely important issue. Therefore I'm reluctant to use it without some sound knowledge. Please advise.
Best regards,
Long.

[Cecil Lee]

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Q 1: By Bobwong

Hi! Master Cecil,

My wife and I consulted a well-known Geomancer for our present home. We were instructed to place a piggy bank at the wealth sector and to put some money into it everyday. It's like your wealth is growing everyday. We were told not to place any moving objects such as clock, electrical appliances, plants etc..... anything that is "live" near the wealth sector. These things will "disturb" the wealth. One thing in particular was not encourage was the rearing of fishes. You will be throwing away a lot of water "your wealth" when you do water changing of your tanks. But, I've heard many stories of hotels and Companies who were not doing well put waterfalls, fishes and fountains after being advised by their engaged Geomancer. It is kind of strange these businesses flourished after they did what was being told. The waterfalls and fountains movement are even greater and the water changes are far much more yet the results are very positive.

If one geomancer discourage movements and water yet another does exactly the opposite, but both with some logic. How can we know which one suit us better? Incidentally, can we rear fishes at the wealth sector? Please enlighten, thank you.

Reply:

1.1 Most likely the well-known Geomancer you mentioned specifically or chiefly uses only the Shapes and Forms school of Feng Shui. And symbolism plays a significant part in this school i.e. the use of piggy bank to create a nice feeling of wealth and the throwing away water is like throwing away `wealth?

1.2 Most probably, this well-known practitioner did not use or combine it with the Flying Star Compass School of Feng Shui which is based on a mathematics formula to detect locations that are favourable for a water position.

1.3 The rationale is because all of us are either inclined to being right or left handed. Some of us feel more comfortable and easily relate to Shapes and Forms. While others are more mathematical. For example, for a person who is more inclined towards mathematics; may not imagine or see a `dragon feature?at a specific location. But instead if we relate a sector or location with a mathematical number, he/she could thus see it in numerology form.

1.4 In the US, top students who are more inclined towards humanities studies e.g. human resource, organization behaviour etc?usually study at Harvard University. While those who are more inclined towards mathematics e.g. economics, nuclear science, physics go to University of California.

1.5 What Flying Star Feng Shui (mathematical side of Feng Shui) does is that it helps a Geomancer analyze each sector or `wealth sector?to determine the type of wealth enhancement that can be used for a specific sector. Thus, if a sector is good for a fountain or waterfall, then such features can be placed at that location.

1.6 For example, , under Flying Star, locations where metal elements have been detected, water can be used to enhance such "metal locations". Thus a combination of water with metal can help to enhance beneficial Qi for the building and occupants. 

 

1.7 Therefore, usually a Geomancer should take into account both Shapes and Forms as well as Flying Star Feng Shui in order to a well balanced analysis. 

 

But some does not put into use both schools of Feng Shui. And most likely, have a `bias?for only one type of Feng Shui school. It is strongly recommended that Geomancers put to use both schools of Feng Shui.