2004 Monkey Year - Auspicious FS period for changes.and uni student

[myfs_91938]

happy new year 2004 and chinese new year to everyone! :D $$$$
Dear Teachers,
The chinese monkey year is soon approaching on january 21 2004, i would like
to know does the new period have really big changes for specific chinese
animal zodiac years, if it affects an individuals auspicious directions in
terms of sleeping and study directions and income earning ability (need part
time job to support study in australia), and ; should FS activities done
before or after the change of chinese new year.
I have read through your archives about aspects bedroom fengshui for
students. I know its not a means to an end for everything outside the
bedroom, but i think its a good starting point because I spend much time
studying (maths sciences) and sleeping in the bedroom apart from attending
classes and outings.
I have been puzzled in finding a balance in arranging the bed and study desk
in my bedroom. I understand the ideas according to the following links,
http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-bedroom.htm , in particular
the figure for favourable bedroom plans (
http://www.geomancy.net/resources/bedrmf.gif and
http://www.geomancy.net/resources/bedrmx4.gif ).
But I am confused in how to negotiate this with my personal analysis
recommendations. perhaps u can quickly access my profile to understand much
of wot I will try to describe.
I live in a 2 floor townhouse unit and the main door faces north (and other
neighbours and passing residents traffic), and my bedroom with outdoor
balcony is on the 2nd floor above an internal closed car port - car port is
used mainly as a store room for shoes and lots of other things. outside on
the balcony is an old - unused unused incence pot.
The shape of my room is rectangular (4x6meters). While (looking out the
door, from inside the room) the bedroom door faces south, and is directly
opposite the bathroom door, and my bedroom door is immediately adjacent
to the stairs. - ive' read having the bathroom toilet door opposite the
bedroom door is not so good, will placing a door curtain help as a cure?
There is a built in wardrobe on the same wall as the door. it extends from
the wall about 1 meter. the effect of this is an exposed corner pointing
directy in my best bed/sleeping position.
There is the balcony glass sliding door (facing north, looking from inside
out) directly opposite the bedroom door. Is the flow of 'chi' priority in
this aspect too?...or there is some other 'cure' i can look at.
This leaves with only two walls, east and west , to place my bed head. ***
at this point *** , the analysis recommends east as the best sleeping
direction; but according to the above picture links, this is not good as the
door opens directly to the bed , and also the bad sha chi from the
protruding corner of the built in wardrobe. I would like to find a FS
balance, in this situation which would have priority, the personal analysis
direction or the shapes and forms recommendations?
***
also side question. my mom is strongly religious buddhist and maybe taoist
and confucious and much of the home is almost resembles a temple display of
some type. she has 2 buddha statues and incence pot, 2 huge buddha posters,
2 sets of the Fu Lu Shu(shou) dieties, and about 3 laughing buddha's and (in
mandarin) the "TiShiYe" alter which can only be placed on the ground.
I have researched some interesting and perhaps quality chinese language FS
sites relating to this aspect, but their language level is beyond my
language training. can you offer some insight about having so many deities
in the home and some placement locations for them.
I know this is a lengthy post and I hope you take interest in replying to my
questions and that it might answer questions which others have yet not asked
specifically in this post.
thank you kindly
Scott

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Scott,
1. Wow! Indeed, you have posted a lengthly message. I would have to reply in parts, as and when I can.
2. Under this part I:
In my opinion, one has to understand that many actions we take or read-up, has to do more with our minds than our spirit.
3. For example, many (many) students have lived in a boarding house or a rented room and have become prominent people. Even if, the books are aimed at their body or they have a crammed living quarters.
Thus, there are two key success factors:
1. Avoid: Too much auto-suggestion
2. Self-fullfilling prophercy
1. Ills of auto-suggestion
Some of us feel uncomfortable after reading too many concerns with Feng Shui e.g. crammed room etc... So long as we have a healthy spirit, good physical condition, or Man or Human factors are strong, it can often overcome physical barriers!
For example, South African Mandella, was imprisoned for so many years, became president and still have a sane mind.
2. Self-fullfilling prophercy
We all aware that if we think too much, it will eventually happen! For good or bad, it is entirely up to us.
3. For a small room
It is best not to look at it in-terms of how best we can place our bed or study table, since often, there is only one entry door and often, we may have to share a room etc...
Given this issue, the key success is to look at it from a Yin and Yang concept.
Here, first look at your study methods or study habits. Some of us, prefer to go to e.g. a quite place out site the room to study e.g. a study corner or study in a group. But, don't one your girl friend and she eye you. Sure to fail ...
Often, a dormitory has to fullfil two roles: Yin (for rest) surely one must sleep. Yang: (for study).
So long as you can "switch" on and off this role for the room; the better. For example, keep the room tidy. For the bed, keep it cosy. At your work table, often we hear, that try to place all your stationery and books/notes properly.
Concentrate more on your exam technique. For example, many people, (including myself) find it very useful to go thru all the past year question papers etc...
Worse still, I can still remember, the time I studied in a Primary School (just 8 or 9 years old). My mum told me " try (MUST) sit next to top-students. Not to copy them in exams, but rather, hopefully, perhaps, their intelligence can rub-off to mine...hmm....
But, this is true, because, even when I did post-graduate studies, it is always good to mix with hard working, students. And in-fact, often, make a point to meet each other to go thru class assignments. And during examinations, meeting at specific locations to study. Here, group or peer pressure, seems productive enough.
Warmest Regards
Cecil

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On 1/13/2004 5:27:54 AM, Anonymous wrote:
happy new year 2004 and
chinese new year to everyone!
:D $$$$
Dear Teachers,
The chinese monkey year is
soon approaching on january 21
2004, i would like
to know does the new period
have really big changes for
specific chinese
animal zodiac years, if it
affects an individuals
auspicious directions in
terms of sleeping and study
directions and income earning
ability (need part
time job to support study in
australia), and ; should FS
activities done
before or after the change of
chinese new year.
I have read through your
archives about aspects bedroom
fengshui for
students. I know its not a
means to an end for everything
outside the
bedroom, but i think its a
good starting point because I
spend much time
studying (maths sciences) and
sleeping in the bedroom apart
from attending
classes and outings.
I have been puzzled in finding
a balance in arranging the bed
and study desk
in my bedroom. I understand
the ideas according to the
following links,
http://www.geomancy.net/resour
ces/theories/fs-bedroom.htm ,
in particular
the figure for favourable
bedroom plans (
http://www.geomancy.net/resour
ces/bedrmf.gif and
http://www.geomancy.net/resour
ces/bedrmx4.gif ).
But I am confused in how to
negotiate this with my
personal analysis
recommendations. perhaps u can
quickly access my profile to
understand much
of wot I will try to describe.
I live in a 2 floor townhouse
unit and the main door faces
north (and other
neighbours and passing
residents traffic), and my
bedroom with outdoor
balcony is on the 2nd floor
above an internal closed car
port - car port is
used mainly as a store room
for shoes and lots of other
things. outside on
the balcony is an old - unused
unused incence pot.
The shape of my room is
rectangular (4x6meters). While
(looking out the
door, from inside the room)
the bedroom door faces south,
and is directly
opposite the bathroom door,
and my bedroom door is
immediately adjacent
to the stairs. - ive' read
having the bathroom toilet
door opposite the
bedroom door is not so good,
will placing a door curtain
help as a cure?
There is a built in wardrobe
on the same wall as the door.
it extends from
the wall about 1 meter. the
effect of this is an exposed
corner pointing
directy in my best
bed/sleeping position.
There is the balcony glass
sliding door (facing north,
looking from inside
out) directly opposite the
bedroom door. Is the flow of
'chi' priority in
this aspect too?...or there is
some other 'cure' i can look
at.
This leaves with only two
walls, east and west , to
place my bed head. ***
at this point *** , the
analysis recommends east as
the best sleeping
direction; but according to
the above picture links, this
is not good as the
door opens directly to the bed
, and also the bad sha chi
from the
protruding corner of the built
in wardrobe. I would like to
find a FS
balance, in this situation
which would have priority, the
personal analysis
direction or the shapes and
forms recommendations?
***
also side question. my mom is
strongly religious buddhist
and maybe taoist
and confucious and much of the
home is almost resembles a
temple display of
some type. she has 2 buddha
statues and incence pot, 2
huge buddha posters,
2 sets of the Fu Lu Shu(shou)
dieties, and about 3 laughing
buddha's and (in
mandarin) the "TiShiYe" alter
which can only be placed on
the ground.
I have researched some
interesting and perhaps
quality chinese language FS
sites relating to this aspect,
but their language level is
beyond my
language training. can you
offer some insight about
having so many deities
in the home and some placement
locations for them.
I know this is a lengthy post
and I hope you take interest
in replying to my
questions and that it might
answer questions which others
have yet not asked
specifically in this post.
thank you kindly
Scott

[Cecil Lee]

Part II - Please see below:

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The chinese monkey year is
soon approaching on january 21
2004, i would like
to know does the new period
have really big changes for
specific chinese
animal zodiac years, if it
affects an individuals
auspicious directions in
terms of sleeping and study
directions and income earning
ability (need part
time job to support study in
australia),
The personal charts like : Ba Zi (Pillars of Destiny) does not change and the Eight House charts also will remain for good for each individual. Unless, one had used the wrong date of birth previously. Otherwise, it will remain throughout our lives....

This one is not Feng Shui but rather has to do with CHINESE ASTROLOGY:-
http://www.geomancy.net/resources/yearly-forecast/fortunes-2004.htm
(Under http://www.lovesigns.net )
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[myfs_91938]

Dear Cecil,
Thank you for your replies. it is most appreciated. I look forward to your further comments about this thread.
Kind Regards,
Scott