Formula for safe toilet location

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Dear Cecil,
Sub: SEEKING FORMULA TO DETERMINE SAFE AREAS FOR LOCATING ?TOILET?.
Ref: Valuable archive at "WWW.GEOMANCY.NET".
It is generally said as a rule-set (taboo) in Internal Forms Feng Shui, that Toilet [more accurately toilet bowl] should not be located in cases such as (1) Center of an apartment/house; (2) Near the main door entrance [i.e, in the foyer area] of an apartment/house and (3) Above the bedroom [perhaps the bed] or above the kitchen [perhaps the stove/oven] or above the main door entrance.
In all these cases, is there a mathematical formula, to measure, the safe distance area, where the toilet [or toilet bowl] can be located, considering a layout of an apartment or house varies from ?small? to ?big? to ?very big?, depending on the factors such as size of rooms, number of rooms etc ?
For Example: If we can consider a circle [with radius ?r?] as the small area with the toilet bowl at center ?o?, then the above illustrated cases of (1), (2), (3), should not be within the area of the small circle with radius ?r?, with the toilet bowl at ?o?. In this case, how can we define ?r?, if ?r?=A*(R), wherein A is the constant factor, we need to know [???, if you can help us], and ?R? is the radius of the circle imposed on a rectangular[or square, etc] layout of the apartment of the house. With the consideration ?D? (Diameter)= 2 *R.
And Assumption[Pythagoras Theory]:- If an approximate rectangle of fit is imposed on the apartment/house layout, with say, ?L? ? Length; ?B?- Breadth; or ?D? ? Diagonal (or Diameter of the circle of fit on the layout) =Square root of {( L to the power of 2) + (B to the power of 2)}.
Your assistance in indicating what should be the constant factor ?A? [i.e A=0.10 or 0.15 or 0.20 or ??? etc], will be very helpful. Because, from this ?A?, one can calculate ?r?, and can avoid placing location cases such as (1) or (2) or (3) within the taboo circle areas with radius ?r?, from the toilet bowl location point ?o?.
?MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE?.
Janna

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Janna,
Thanks for sharing with us the methodolgy of trying to determine whether a toilet is in a safe area or not.
This is fine. However, to be truly honest; my inclination is or preference would be more for Shapes and Forms (at a glance) to determine whether there is a threat.
This is done usually visually by looking at the layout plan.
Frankly, I would prefer to use this. For the centrepoint, imagine that this is where the flux is.
So long as the toilet is at the centrepoint, this is considered a `hit' or handicap.
As long as the toilet is next to the main door, it is also considered bad.

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factor ?A? [i.e A=0.10 or 0.15
or 0.20 or ??? etc], will be
Hmm.. if we take into consideration a constant, perhaps your formula should also take into account the size of the house/apartment or office.

In my opinion, it is difficult to place an exact figure for A. This is because, often the problem is that toilet lies next to the main door. And given this understanding, it is not favourable position.
Frankly, I am more of a Shapes and Forms person and often visualise qi flow from one side of the house into the other side.
Thanks for sharing with us your method:)
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 2/14/2003 8:49:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Sub: SEEKING FORMULA TO
DETERMINE SAFE AREAS FOR
LOCATING ?TOILET?.
Ref: Valuable archive at
"WWW.GEOMANCY.NET".
It is generally said as a
rule-set (taboo) in Internal
Forms Feng Shui, that Toilet
[more accurately toilet bowl]
should not be located in cases
such as (1) Center of an
apartment/house; (2) Near the
main door entrance [i.e, in
the foyer area] of an
apartment/house and (3) Above
the bedroom [perhaps the bed]
or above the kitchen [perhaps
the stove/oven] or above the
main door entrance.
In all these cases, is there a
mathematical formula, to
measure, the safe distance
area, where the toilet [or
toilet bowl] can be located,
considering a layout of an
apartment or house varies from
?small? to ?big? to ?very
big?, depending on the factors
such as size of rooms, number
of rooms etc ?
For Example: If we can
consider a circle [with radius
?r?] as the small area with
the toilet bowl at center ?o?,
then the above illustrated
cases of (1), (2), (3), should
not be within the area of the
small circle with radius ?r?,
with the toilet bowl at ?o?.
In this case, how can we
define ?r?, if ?r?=A*(R),
wherein A is the constant
factor, we need to know [???,
if you can help us], and ?R?
is the radius of the circle
imposed on a rectangular[or
square, etc] layout of the
apartment of the house. With
the consideration ?D?
(Diameter)= 2 *R.
And Assumption[Pythagoras
Theory]:- If an approximate
rectangle of fit is imposed on
the apartment/house layout,
with say, ?L? ? Length; ?B?-
Breadth; or ?D? ? Diagonal
(or Diameter of the circle of
fit on the layout) =Square
root of {( L to the power of
2) + (B to the power of 2)}.
Your assistance in indicating
what should be the constant
factor ?A? [i.e A=0.10 or 0.15
or 0.20 or ??? etc], will be
very helpful. Because, from
this ?A?, one can calculate
?r?, and can avoid placing
location cases such as (1) or
(2) or (3) within the taboo
circle areas with radius ?r?,
from the toilet bowl location
point ?o?.
?MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE?.
Janna

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Janna,

For individuals who may not possess strong mathematical skills, it is often possible to divide a layout plan into nine equal grids:
If the toilet is situated in the central grid, this is regarded as a handicap.

Nevertheless, when considering the main door, it is essential to observe its position in relation to the toilet at the front. The interaction between these two elements (the main door and the toilet) frequently influences the flow of qi, potentially introducing sha qi.

Personally, as Robert and I evaluate as many as thirty layouts each day, it may be more efficient for us to rely on visual cues, as this method is quicker.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CAN OR CANNOT BUY?

Part 1 of 3 = How suitable is the house - Frontage, Kitchen & Main Bedroom? [30 marks]
Part 2 of 3 = How is the luck of the Internal Feng Shui of this house? [35 marks]
Part 3 of 3 = External Feng Shui luck? [35 marks] + Overall score/grade [Total = 100 marks].

 

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On 2/14/2003 10:16:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Janna,
Thanks for sharing with us the
methodolgy of trying to
determine whether a toilet is
in a safe area or not.
This is fine. However, to be
truly honest; my inclination
is or preference would be more
for Shapes and Forms (at a
glance) to determine whether
there is a threat.
This is done usually visually
by looking at the layout plan.
Frankly, I would prefer to use
this. For the centrepoint,
imagine that this is where the
flux is.
So long as the toilet is at
the centrepoint, this is
considered a `hit' or
handicap.
As long as the toilet is next
to the main door, it is also
considered bad.
factor ?A? [i.e A=0.10 or 0.15
or 0.20 or ??? etc], will be
Hmm.. if we take into
consideration a constant,
perhaps your formula should
also take into account the
size of the house/apartment or
office.
In my opinion, it is difficult
to place an exact figure for
A. This is because, often the
problem is that toilet lies
next to the main door. And
given this understanding, it
is not favourable position.
Frankly, I am more of a Shapes
and Forms person and often
visualise qi flow from one
side of the house into the
other side.
Thanks for sharing with us
your method:)
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 2/14/2003 8:49:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
Sub: SEEKING FORMULA TO
DETERMINE SAFE AREAS FOR
LOCATING ?TOILET?.
Ref: Valuable archive at
"WWW.GEOMANCY.NET".
It is generally said as a
rule-set (taboo) in Internal
Forms Feng Shui, that Toilet
[more accurately toilet bowl]
should not be located in cases
such as (1) Center of an
apartment/house; (2) Near the
main door entrance [i.e, in
the foyer area] of an
apartment/house and (3) Above
the bedroom [perhaps the bed]
or above the kitchen [perhaps
the stove/oven] or above the
main door entrance.
In all these cases, is there a
mathematical formula, to
measure, the safe distance
area, where the toilet [or
toilet bowl] can be located,
considering a layout of an
apartment or house varies from
?small? to ?big? to ?very
big?, depending on the factors
such as size of rooms, number
of rooms etc ?
For Example: If we can
consider a circle [with radius
?r?] as the small area with
the toilet bowl at center ?o?,
then the above illustrated
cases of (1), (2), (3), should
not be within the area of the
small circle with radius ?r?,
with the toilet bowl at ?o?.
In this case, how can we
define ?r?, if ?r?=A*(R),
wherein A is the constant
factor, we need to know [???,
if you can help us], and ?R?
is the radius of the circle
imposed on a rectangular[or
square, etc] layout of the
apartment of the house. With
the consideration ?D?
(Diameter)= 2 *R.
And Assumption[Pythagoras
Theory]:- If an approximate
rectangle of fit is imposed on
the apartment/house layout,
with say, ?L? ? Length; ?B?-
Breadth; or ?D? ? Diagonal
(or Diameter of the circle of
fit on the layout) =Square
root of {( L to the power of
2) + (B to the power of 2)}.
Your assistance in indicating
what should be the constant
factor ?A? [i.e A=0.10 or 0.15
or 0.20 or ??? etc], will be
very helpful. Because, from
this ?A?, one can calculate
?r?, and can avoid placing
location cases such as (1) or
(2) or (3) within the taboo
circle areas with radius ?r?,
from the toilet bowl location
point ?o?.
?MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE?.
Janna

 

 

 

[Cecil Lee]

Toilet in middle of unit?
Feng Shui (FS) is not so fragile

The ABC's of Feng Shui...

1. That one issue e.g. such as a toilet at the centrepoint is considered a death sentence or fatal error on it's own.
2. There are often more than one issue that can bring the Feng Shui of a house crashing down. And it is based on a holistic approach represented by this PIE Chart.

IN SUMMARY

The main takeaway is that a single issue, such as a poorly placed toilet, can significantly impact the overall Feng Shui of a house, but it is essential to recognize that multiple factors contribute to this holistic assessment. Therefore, addressing various issues collectively is crucial for maintaining a harmonious living environment.

A. How Suitable is this House?

Via Science of FS: Part 1 and 2
Via Art of FS: Part 3 External

 

Part 1 = How suitable is the unit - Frontage, Kitchen & Main Bedroom? Frontage, Kitchen, Main Bedroom = 30 Marks 
(Part 1 accounts for why some homes are suitable to some but not to others.)
Part 2 = How is the luck of the Interior Feng Shui of this unit? 35 Marks
Part 3 = External Feng Shui luck? 35 Marks

Total = 30% + 35%+ 35% = 100 Marks.

Note: Thus the toilet at the centrepoint at most falls under Part 2 with just a few percentage points down only.

 

B. Habit No. 3 = Concept of Maximizing Marks is another consideration:-

 

C. Fix-the-leaks, First!

[Cecil Lee]

Units categorized as Good, Bad, and Ugly.

1. Keep in mind that while a geomancer may deem this development favorable, the quality of a unit also relies on its specific location within the development.

 

2. Is your potential unit under the Good, the Bad or the Ugly?

3. Consider this scenario: the unit resembles a dilapidated 1,000 cc car that has seen better days. Not even a skilled Feng Shui Master could transform it into a desirable unit!

3.1. By the way, (above) this falls under Habit Number 11.

4. Under Habit 1, one possibility is by ranking one's bedroom type by stack/unit: 1st choice, 2nd choice etc... 

4.1. Reference: Habit 1 can be found under this link:-

[Cecil Lee]

Related: The 12 Habits of Feng Shui