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This is an old auspicious Chinese picture: 1. The Eight Immortals on top of the picture. 2. At the center of the picture is the Chinese Character `Fu' or Prosperity / Wealth. `Fu' is the same Fu as found in the Fu Lu Shou (Prosperity, Luck and Longevity). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Pictures of Chinese ancient coins. Some of the replicas are used in Feng Shui cures. Can you spot the ones you use? Some dating as far back as 770 BC.

-- Cross posted from Chinese Culture Conference --- Topic: Are chinese women allowed to serve in army or politics or to fly a plane Dear Anon, Woman in China are the same as any other country. They do sometime or other serve in the army. The most popular legend is the Lady Chinese `warrior' called Mulan. This cartoon classics is by Walt Disney. I believe there should be Chinese women pilots. Please check out the cover of the VCD: Mulan, produced by Walt Disney Warmest Regards, Cecil

1. Most of us are familar with the Four Symbolic Animals. 2. In Chinese Astrology, the Four directions are deplicted each by a general of that direction i.e North, South, East and West. 3. Each of the Four directions has 7 stars each making it a total of 28 stars. These 28 stars represents a cycle of 28 days or one Chinese month. This 28 days relate closely to the Western astrology of the 28 mansions through lunar cycle.

The attached picture shows the design of: Fu - Luck Lu - Prosperity (Wealth) or God of Wealth Shou - Longevity (Health) These designs are usually found on the figures of each of these statues i.e. their clothings.

Attached are pictures of twin dragons. In picture 1, you can see the a dragon `seeding' the clouds. In certain parts of ancient China, the Chinese pray to the dragon in the hope that rain will come.

I believe the most popular tree planted in landed properties all over the island is the mango tree. From my personal observations and walk around, nearly 2 out of 5 houses plant a mango tree. It is easy to grow this tree locally.

Picture of lion statutes found on the pillars of some homes.

Dear Anon, I managed to take a photo of the 'pig' on the pillar of the home. On closer look the `snout' of the pig is actually the flower of a lady figurine. She looks skywards carrying an umbrella. Sorry, on my initial look, from the front profile, it looks more like the head of a rounded pig. But it turns out to be the hair and a flower was pinned on it. Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy the attached photos. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Enclosed please find images of the Double Happiness associated with Chinese weddings. These are the very common designs used for such occassions. Many of us, have by now seen the Double Happiness symbol used in the previous pictures shown under this conference. Some Chinese are good at paper cutting. The outlines of these symbols can easily be cut out by someone `skilled' in this art.

The attached article re-enforce my sentiments that external factors may have more to do with fertility problems then `simply' relying on the `hope' of Feng Shui as a `cure'. Click on the attachment and read on... Warmest Regards, Cecil

Enclosed please find ten motifs of the same Chinese symbol: Shou which means longevity. These symbols are commonly found on just anything. For example you can see the symbol on Chinese `antique' chairs, cushion covers, wood carvings on doors, panels. This symbol is also found on bedsheets, pillow covers etc... You name it, it is on the objects or items.

1. These pictures showing elaborate Chinese dragon motifs commonly found on Chinese vases, plates wood carvings. 2. In some pictures, you may have to `stare' hard to find the profile of the dragon. While in some photos, it is quite easy to spot the dragon. Hope you can locate the dragon! Happy dragon hunting! P.S. please ignore the second picture. As it is a duplicate of the first picture. Wrongly uploaded twice.

1. Chinese consider bats as auspicious. As the phonetic sound is `Fu' or good luck. 2. Included in this message are Chinese pictures that have bats in them. 3. In ancient China, it is common to see Chinese children deplicted in some of the pictures attached below. Notice their hairstyle and dressing. The children looks well fed:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Hi everyone, I like to use the Saintograph (R) brand protractor. It comes in various sizes. If I am not mistaken it costs around US$2.50/- to US$5.00/- plus or minus this amount. If you cannot find this brand, purchase a `reputable' brand. For those who are new, I use it inconjunction with the compass method: http://www.geomancy.net/fs/cecilcompass.htm My favourite compass can be found under this link:- http://www.geomancy.net/fs/recommendcompass.htm Happy Feng Shuing:) Important Tips:- 1. While doing so, always remember to take confirmation readings from the exterior of the house e.g. on a vacant land and do not wear jewellry or go close to the walls (wher the walls may…