The use of 6 coins

[myfs_60739]

Recently I have heard of a friend telling me to use 6 gold colour coins( either 5 cents or 1 dollar coin ) to place on top of a place which i usually walk in and out.He had done so and his luck began to turn good and also wins 4D fews times with recently strike a 3rd
prize. I had read on the FREE Advice ( General Topics ) and came across an item regarding this 6 coins. I have use 6 5cents coins and place it evenly apart between the 6 coins on top of my main doors recently and I hope this will bring me good luck since i am on the bad side for nearly 2 years. Will this methods works well with me. Here are my personal details:
1. Animal Bone fortune : Horse Bone
2. Twelve creature : Stag
3. Career Star : Independence Star
4. Yearly Gods : Broken Year
5. Nine Stars : Chi Tu
My Kua no. is 5 and i belong to one of the West group Gua and my Gua element is EARTH elememt.
My birth element is WEAK WOOD.
Please advise what should I prevent and What should I do to enhance more wealth and luck.
Thanks & Regards,
Benyeoec.

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Eng Choon,
1. Please note that what you had mentioned has to do more with `beliefs' than Feng Shui.
2. Under the Five Elements Concept - destructive cycle: it is where metal destroys wood to create wealth.
Ref: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5element.htm
2.1 One interpretation is as follows:-
Use 3 coins to be placed under the floor mat:
This is where 3 represents = wood element
and the metal coins represent metal.
Here, symbolically metal is used to destroy wood element (represented by the 3 coins).
Result: When one steps on the 3 coins; it is like one stepping on or touching gold.
2.2 Another interpretation:
6 coins represent metal.
Since metal = gold or in the Five elements concept: instead of the `western' interpretation of METAL; METAL in mandarin refers to or is called GOLD.
Here, since 6 coins represent BIG GOLD (METAL); the belief is that if one steps on "6 GOLD" one is stepping on large amounts of gold.
2.3 Some other FS practitioners or book authors indicate another version:
Place 8 or 9 coins under the floor mat.
Here, they believe that the number 8 or 9 are lucky numbers.
2.4 If one follows the above; these are generally beliefs rather than Feng Shui.
3. There is even one School of Feng Shui which beliefs in asking their clients to bury " the Eight Treasures " for example at each corner of the house and under the centrepoint or even below the main entrance.
The idea is the same: when one steps on the floor of the main entrance... one is said to step on gold.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 5/30/01 9:54:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Recently I have heard of a
friend telling me to use 6
gold colour coins( either 5
cents or 1 dollar coin ) to
place on top of a place which
i usually walk in and out.He
had done so and his luck began
to turn good and also wins 4D
fews times with recently
strike a 3rd
prize. I had read on the FREE
Advice ( General Topics ) and
came across an item regarding
this 6 coins. I have use 6
5cents coins and place it
evenly apart between the 6
coins on top of my main doors
recently and I hope this will
bring me good luck since i am
on the bad side for nearly 2
years. Will this methods works
well with me. Here are my
personal details:
1. Animal Bone fortune : Horse
Bone
2. Twelve creature : Stag
3. Career Star :
Independence Star
4. Yearly Gods :
Broken Year
5. Nine Stars : Chi
Tu
My Kua no. is 5 and i belong
to one of the West group Gua
and my Gua element is EARTH
elememt.
My birth element is WEAK WOOD.

Since the above is relatively simple to do; and as it is based on beliefs, I do not see any harm in anyone trying it out. (I am not sure it will work for everyone though).
But as mentioned in past forum messages; the use of metal element at various places in the house is `less harmful' then the danger of activating bad earth element or bad wood element. Since metal is used as a cure.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[elena]

Another use for coins - russians like to put gold coins in the brides shoes so that she "walks on gold" during the wedding service.

[Perfect168]

Dear Cecil,
Yes, I agree with you that the feng shui practice worldwide is very much peppered by each community's cultural/religional belief. My question is what is real feng shui, what is not? How do you separate out the real thing from the made-belief?
Warmest regards,
SL

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On 5/31/01 8:23:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Eng Choon,
1. Please note that what you
had mentioned has to do more
with `beliefs' than Feng Shui.
2. Under the Five Elements
Concept - destructive cycle:
it is where metal destroys
wood to create wealth.
Ref:
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5el
ement.htm
2.1 One interpretation is as
follows:-
Use 3 coins to be placed under
the floor mat:
This is where 3 represents =
wood element
and the metal coins represent
metal.
Here, symbolically metal is
used to destroy wood element
(represented by the 3 coins).
Result: When one steps on the
3 coins; it is like one
stepping on or touching gold.
2.2 Another interpretation:
6 coins represent metal.
Since metal = gold or in the
Five elements concept: instead
of the `western'
interpretation of METAL; METAL
in mandarin refers to or is
called GOLD.
Here, since 6 coins represent
BIG GOLD (METAL); the belief
is that if one steps on "6
GOLD" one is stepping on large
amounts of gold.
2.3 Some other FS
practitioners or book authors
indicate another version:
Place 8 or 9 coins under the
floor mat.
Here, they believe that the
number 8 or 9 are lucky
numbers.
2.4 If one follows the above;
these are generally beliefs
rather than Feng Shui.
3. There is even one School of
Feng Shui which beliefs in
asking their clients to bury "
the Eight Treasures " for
example at each corner of the
house and under the
centrepoint or even below the
main entrance.
The idea is the same: when one
steps on the floor of the main
entrance... one is said to
step on gold.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
On 5/30/01 9:54:00 AM, Eng Choon Yeo
wrote:
Recently I have heard of a
friend telling me to use 6
gold colour coins( either 5
cents or 1 dollar coin ) to
place on top of a place which
i usually walk in and out.He
had done so and his luck began
to turn good and also wins 4D
fews times with recently
strike a 3rd
prize. I had read on the FREE
Advice ( General Topics ) and
came across an item regarding
this 6 coins. I have use 6
5cents coins and place it
evenly apart between the 6
coins on top of my main doors
recently and I hope this will
bring me good luck since i am
on the bad side for nearly 2
years. Will this methods works
well with me. Here are my
personal details:
1. Animal Bone fortune : Horse
Bone
2. Twelve creature : Stag
3. Career Star :
Independence Star
4. Yearly Gods :
Broken Year
5. Nine Stars : Chi
Tu
My Kua no. is 5 and i belong
to one of the West group Gua
and my Gua element is EARTH
elememt.
My birth element is WEAK WOOD.
Since the above is relatively simple to
do; and as it is based on beliefs, I do
not see any harm in anyone trying it
out. (I am not sure it will work for
everyone though).
But as mentioned in past forum messages;
the use of metal element at various
places in the house is `less harmful'
then the danger of activating bad earth
element or bad wood element. Since metal
is used as a cure.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

Dear SL,

1. In my opinion, if you want to truly understand real Feng Shui, you should start with academic books, especially those by Dr. Evelyn Lip.

2. Some of Dr. Evelyn Lip’s books include “Feng Shui for the Home” and “Chinese Geomancy.” These titles are easy to find on online bookstores like Amazon.

3. Unfortunately, many people today overlook her books because they focus on the history, origins, and foundational concepts of Feng Shui rather than providing step-by-step advice or quick solutions. Instead, many readers are drawn to authors who offer easy-to-follow instructions. This leads people to believe these are the “real” practices because they seem simple to apply.

4. Another good choice is to read early Feng Shui books by Derek Walters. His work stands out for its authenticity:

4.1 He has written several books on Feng Shui.

4.2 All his books explain important concepts like Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. His classic, “Handbook of Feng Shui,” explores the Five Elements, and his pictorial Feng Shui book contains many illustrations.

5. I believe authors should follow the examples set by Dr. Evelyn Lip and Derek Walters, focusing on explaining Feng Shui concepts instead of promoting specific products or cures. Authors who focus mainly on selling cures and remedies may do more harm than good, fueling a commercial trend that benefits companies selling items like wind chimes and figurines.

6. If you have time, you can also look through messages in this forum. Ideally, the advice and discussions here can help clarify the differences between Feng Shui, Chinese beliefs, Ba Zi (Pillars), and other related topics.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

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On 6/1/01 1:15:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Yes, I agree with you that the
feng shui practice worldwide
is very much peppered by each
community's
cultural/religional belief. My
question is what is real feng
shui, what is not? How do you
separate out the real thing
from the made-belief?
Warmest regards,
SL

Quote

On 5/31/01 8:23:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Eng Choon,
1. Please note that what you
had mentioned has to do more
with `beliefs' than Feng Shui.
2. Under the Five Elements
Concept - destructive cycle:
it is where metal destroys
wood to create wealth.
Ref:
http://www.geomancy.net/fs/5el
ement.htm
2.1 One interpretation is as
follows:-
Use 3 coins to be placed under
the floor mat:
This is where 3 represents =
wood element
and the metal coins represent
metal.
Here, symbolically metal is
used to destroy wood element
(represented by the 3 coins).
Result: When one steps on the
3 coins; it is like one
stepping on or touching gold.
2.2 Another interpretation:
6 coins represent metal.
Since metal = gold or in the
Five elements concept: instead
of the `western'
interpretation of METAL; METAL
in mandarin refers to or is
called GOLD.
Here, since 6 coins represent
BIG GOLD (METAL); the belief
is that if one steps on "6
GOLD" one is stepping on large
amounts of gold.
2.3 Some other FS
practitioners or book authors
indicate another version:
Place 8 or 9 coins under the
floor mat.
Here, they believe that the
number 8 or 9 are lucky
numbers.
2.4 If one follows the above;
these are generally beliefs
rather than Feng Shui.
3. There is even one School of
Feng Shui which beliefs in
asking their clients to bury "
the Eight Treasures " for
example at each corner of the
house and under the
centrepoint or even below the
main entrance.
The idea is the same: when one
steps on the floor of the main
entrance... one is said to
step on gold.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
On 5/30/01 9:54:00 AM, Eng Choon Yeo
wrote:
Recently I have heard of a
friend telling me to use 6
gold colour coins( either 5
cents or 1 dollar coin ) to
place on top of a place which
i usually walk in and out.He
had done so and his luck began
to turn good and also wins 4D
fews times with recently
strike a 3rd
prize. I had read on the FREE
Advice ( General Topics ) and
came across an item regarding
this 6 coins. I have use 6
5cents coins and place it
evenly apart between the 6
coins on top of my main doors
recently and I hope this will
bring me good luck since i am
on the bad side for nearly 2
years. Will this methods works
well with me. Here are my
personal details:
1. Animal Bone fortune : Horse
Bone
2. Twelve creature : Stag
3. Career Star :
Independence Star
4. Yearly Gods :
Broken Year
5. Nine Stars : Chi
Tu
My Kua no. is 5 and i belong
to one of the West group Gua
and my Gua element is EARTH
elememt.
My birth element is WEAK WOOD.
Since the above is relatively simple to
do; and as it is based on beliefs, I do
not see any harm in anyone trying it
out. (I am not sure it will work for
everyone though).
But as mentioned in past forum messages;
the use of metal element at various
places in the house is `less harmful'
then the danger of activating bad earth
element or bad wood element. Since metal
is used as a cure.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

 

 

 

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