Eight House or Flying Star theory

[sush]

Dear Cecil,
Hi!I find your web site full of informations.I very much enjoy going through it.
I am a little confused as I don't have much knowledge on Feng Shui, according to eight house theory person born(male) in April 1968 the best house is S.W.(i:e the door facing, I guess.)I was reading in one of the books where I came across the flying star theory where S.W is not a good side.Is there any connection between these two theories?
I was thinking of putting the metal wood chimes with some wood on the N.W. is that o.ok?
One more thing, why is it that we can't buy your books in the book shops. Could you advise which is a simple one to understand with every thing in it, or the one that I could easily follow. I am very much interested in Feng Shui.
Thanks.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Anon,

1. With so much information on Feng Shui, it’s understandable that it can be overwhelming—not just because of the amount, but also due to how all the pieces fit together.

2. When applying Feng Shui, it’s best to take a holistic approach by combining effective techniques from the various schools.

3. You mentioned the Eight House and Flying Star theories. Another important consideration is the Shapes and Form School of Feng Shui.

4. Most of us don’t have major problems at home or in the office. But when problems do arise, it’s important to identify and address them. For some, the goal is to enhance the space and improve health, happiness, and prosperity, even without specific issues.

5. When buying a home, we want to feel safe. The first general rule of Feng Shui is to protect your home, paying special attention to the main door and windows, as these areas may be vulnerable to external threats. The Shapes and Form School can be especially useful here. Look out for “poison arrows” aimed at the entrance, such as sharp edges from nearby buildings.

6. It’s fundamental to remember that even if you are focused on enhancing your home, any existing problems should be fixed where needed.

7. The Eight House Theory, personalized to each person and a static form of Feng Shui, is very popular and widely used to determine how suitable a home is for its occupants.

8. According to this theory, you should spend most of your time in the sectors of your home that are favorable to you.

9. After considering these good sectors, you can also position yourself to face a positive direction.

10. If you follow the Eight House Theory closely, it is best to spend time in areas that align with your favorable sectors.

11. The Flying Star Theory can be applied through various audits—such as a 20-year, yearly, or monthly house audit. Its main purpose is to identify and correct any imbalances. For example, if a sector like the southwest is unfavorable and you find there is a negative wood element there, you can use metal to counteract it. Metal cures might include a wind chime, six coins, or a pendulum clock. This is just one example—you will need to check the specifics before applying a remedy.

A Practical Approach to Feng Shui

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On 6/7/00 2:31:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Hi!I find your web site full
of informations.I very much
enjoy going through it.
I am a little confused as I
don't have much knowledge on
Feng Shui, according to eight
house theory person born(male)
in April 1968 the best house
is S.W.(i:e the door facing, I
guess.)I was reading in one of
the books where I came across
the flying star theory where
S.W is not a good side.Is
there any connection between
these two theories?
I was thinking of putting the
metal wood chimes with some
wood on the N.W. is that o.ok?

Please see above.

 

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One more thing, why is it that
we can't buy your books in the
book shops. Could you advise
which is a simple one to
understand with every thing in
it, or the one that I could
easily follow. I am very much
interested in Feng Shui.
Thanks.

For insights into Shapes and Forms, Lilian Too's books can be helpful as they include useful illustrations and graphics. However, I do not recommend all of her books, especially the newer ones. In my opinion, some rely too much on general advice, such as "place three coins here or there," without considering specific situations, which can sometimes do more harm than good. For other Feng Shui titles, it’s best to browse in the bookstore and find what suits you. You might also look for discussions at Feng Shui conferences or review earlier messages for recommendations. For example, one user mentioned that "Idiot's Guide to Feng Shui" is quite good. The best books are those that teach you practical skills, rather than simply telling you to place an object in a particular spot. As for my books, they are currently only available in electronic format.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

 

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