General Help

Dear Anon, Anonymous wrote: I'm confuse on how to identify the mountain star and water star? And what does each number means or represent? Take this one sector for example:- 2 9 Year 3 Month 2 5 The number 2 on the top left is the Mountain Star, the number 5 on the top right is the water star. The big number 9 is the base sector. Anonymous wrote: And what does each number means or represent? To fully understand that each number means you really need probably read up on flying star book/course. Generally, the bad stars ie star 2 (illness star), star 5 (misfortune star), star 3 (lawsuit star), star 4 (romance star), star 7 (robbery star) are what you are conce…

Dear Anon, Please see below:- Nowadays, lots of house have the main door facing their neighbours directly. So long as we try to maintain cordial relationship, do not clutter the exterior and close the door when we need privacy, it is the best way. Rather than use Feng Shui. I mentioned in a few earlier messages that there are homes where one home placed a Ba Gua mirror above their door. The neighbour had no choice but to use another different mirror to try and `bounce' back such bad influence. Here, there is a lose-lose situation instead of a win-win situation. The best method is to: Either 1. Use a screen between the main entrance door to the balcony or 2. Close…

Dear Anon, 1. In fact, all scenery paintings have a touch of Yin and Yang. 2. In my opinion, I have not heard that it should only be displayed at the center or at the South West particulary the center. Thus, I personally believe that there is no `fixed' locations other than commonsense would say it it should not be placed in the toilet or kitchen. If one has a large painting, it would be best to hang it on a larger wall where it does not cover the entire wall, but sits there nicely. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sophie, sophie corcoran wrote: iv read that u can use tarot readings 2 see if there r any blockages in a persons chakras so i was wondering if it was posible 2 do a tarot spread 2 see where there were any feng shui blockages in the house or if u could b guided as 2 wat cures need 2 go where? The one thing that comes to my mind here is that tarot is another form of divinity nothing related to Chinese Feng Shui. The closest I can think of a Chinese divinity is the I-Ching or oracle. So since tarot is not really feng shui I do not see how you can use tarot directly or indirectly in feng shui. Feng Shui uses mainly ba zi, eight house, flying star and external shapes an…

Dear Siew Foong, The following need to be considered:- 1. Does the Qi flow from the front e.g. window or main door and exits directly at the back? If so, it would be good to place a partition or screen to manipulate the Qi flow to allow it to meander slowly in the house. The above is one of the considerations for doing `interior' decoration in the home. 2. Under Flying Star Feng Shui The following items are looked at:- 2.1 What type of material is one using for the bar counter? Or materials e.g. glass/wine etc... Here, Flyings Star analysis is usually done to check on any imbalances at a sector. For example, if the sector in question is one where we should avoid adding `w…

Dear Vicky, vicky conjamalay wrote: Hello Sir, i'm not being able to make the difference between the individual element and the guardian element of a person. Could you please clarify me on this? Actually, tomake iteasy to understand justfollow this:- Individual Elementis basically the type of element youare classified under. ie if you are a weak water,therefore your individual/personal element is weak water. Guardian Element (usually yong-shen/useful/helpful/favourable element) usually means the element that is will bring you luck or help you. So if you are a weak waer, therefore metal or water element are generally your favourable element. The element you lack more…

1. Frankly, after reading several of your messages, hope I don't mind saying that you are really "impatient" to apply Fast Food Feng Shui! 2. Isn't it better to know all the facts rather than do DIY Feng Shui. Or leading the blind to guide you! Quote: Ellen E. wrote: Thinking ofcontructing a 4 ft x 2 ft pond for water lily, lotusand other water plants at the left side of my gate. Can I build the pond outside my fancing? 3. For example, you make the above statement. And expect me with all the "blind" unknown variable and adivse you whether it is good or not to built a pond outside your fencing? This is not right! I might as well use a dice and throw it and then give you …

Dear Anon, If you are applying the Flying Star, do check where the sickness star is located also. Under the Eight House theory, there is really not much one can do other than sleep further away from the death sector (where possible). An optional factor is to use Pillars of Destiny i.e. element strength to fine tune your situation. For example, this would depend on your element and its strength and if you have a partner, to look at both the relationship and one way is to use colours to help balance the situation. It can be the wall colours, the bedsheet or furniture. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Two meters away from the centrepoint is adequate distance away from the centre. Ideally, the centrepoint should be clear space but from what you had described, since the toilet is not directly located at the centrepoint, this is a plus point. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Star #2 has the `Earth' element. 2. A solid mass may inadvertently represent the Earth element. It is best to be cautious when activating a mountain star at #2 or #5. It may create an imbalance and activate e.g. the #2 causing sickness. Warmest Regards, Cecil

In general, a professional commercial pilot should be considered as a "Wood element". Source: http://www.geomancy.net/talknotes/talknotes.htm Mon D. wrote: Good day gentlemen. I just have a simple question. What element would you classify the profession of being a commercial pilot?

1. I can only make a general comment : as considerations like the distance to the slope, exactly how far the gradient to the living room etc.. 2. For a ground unit condo unit, it is very common to have similar "landscaping". Sometimes it is a blessing in disguise as it may inadvertenly afford greater privacy for parts of the facing direction of the home e.g. next to the living room is often a bedroom etc.. 3. A picture would be an excellent choice! Someapartments have PES (personal enclosed space) and if there are railingsor wooden trellis, it would most likely cover the level of the ground.. i.e. if it is not seen ... it is "no longer a threat"... 4. What is more impo…

Dear Silk, Please see below:- ----- Original Message ----- From: "free-advice Listmanager" To: Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 7:13 AM Subject: Eight House Query In general, the Eight House Theory looks at: 1. How suitable a person is to the house. 2. Areas where one spent time at should preferably be a good sector for the person. As far as the Eight House theory is concerned, (other than the main entrance door sector which in this case, is not a suitable house for you). You should also look at the intangible force at the bedroom area. Other than the above, it is difficult to neutralise any intangible force based on this theory. In traditional FS, we can use Flyi…

Dear Anon, It is said that our luck is made up of three components: 1. Heaven Luck (can be examined by Ba Zi or Eight Characters / Pillars of destiny). 2. Earth Luck (Feng Shui) 3. Human (Man) Luck - (Relations with family ...) What you had mentioned is specific only to Para 1 (Heaven Luck). Traditionally, it is thru the use of colour assocations or best colours. In addition, for a strong water person; Fire is his/her wealth element. Yes, individually, colours can be used. But a metal - water wood combination is not favourable for a strong water person. (Specifically, metal element is not favourable as it helps fuel water element. (If one takes a simplistic view of J…

Further to what I had mentioned: 1. The key success factor is always: Location, location, location, location and location. 2. Here, it suggests the "Big picture" more towards Macro Feng Shui i.e. the External environment, the Site, the Building. This is akin to top jobs such as CEO, CFO, Senior Management positions. 3. Often, when we zoom into a unit or apartment; this is like the troops: and can range from the equivalent of middle management positions to clerical. 4. If one has been in the army, the site, building befits positions like Generals, Colonels, Majors. 5. While the unit or apartment is similar to non commissioned officers ranging from Lance-corporals, corpora…

In general (very general); up to 2023; SW is the indirect water spirit location; thus; generally, a water position there may / or most probably is OK or acceptable. As for water position at East.... beyond this Free General Advice forum.

Dear Kevin, 1. Under Feng Shui, the advise would still to have a frontage facing the street. However, the frontage can have a main door but opens inwards towards the `balcony' area. (Where possible the main door should not be in the line of sight of the balcony or back view. Thus one can still position the living room area towards the `back' of the house. Please see below:- This is usually not the norm. But at least if the main door is available this side of the house, it can usually open towards the living room facing the good view. However, you may need to be careful of the placement of the toilet. Best to have one side share an external wall. Avoid having the toile…

Dear Momo, Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. Wishing you, and everyone here a Happy New Year! Please see below:- Nowadays, it is much harder to `discern' the type of element related to a career. This is because of the element of `multi-skilling'. It it common nowadays; for one to be `multi-skilled' not only in our job but in a wide spectrum of a job. For example, some of us may be an accountant, while others may be in PR, Marketing or Administration. Common usage of computers and other related equipment is very common. Thus, we are today - more `multi-skilled' than ever. And it thus much harder to define a job or relate it (totally) to one specific element …

Dear Anon, Anonymous wrote: My parents are unsure of my time of birth though it is stated in my birth certificate. My mother felt that I should be borned on the day but the birth certificate indicated night. Will I still be able to get advice on feng shui on my place if this information is lacking. It is best you leave the time unknown, if youare not sure, or cannot be sure which 2 hour time range your time of birth falls under. The ba zi without the time of birth will more or less give you the overall influence of the person born within the day itself. Only a few hours will alter the percentage of the five element and very few will have a different birth strength (ie w…

There are several past resources on this subject. Here is one:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=15247&new= Some persons can sleep soundly even with mirrors and reflective glass on wardrobe cabinets. Sometimes it takes just one or two persons such as relatives and friends to comment that it is no good and we may feel uneasy after that. If one is such a person, then, simply avoid having the mirror.

Dear Luna, Yes, you may place a metallic wind chime against #5. As moving metal is more effective against #5 as opposed to stationery metal e.g. 6 coins above the main door. Anyway, the lunar year for this year starts from 24 Jan 2001 and will end on 11 Feb 2002, soon. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Flemming, 1. It depends. Most and foremost, one has to look at the layout plan of the interior of the house. 2. Often, since the living room and dining room are close or next to each other, the placement of the sofa has to be looked into under the context of the living room vs dining room. 3. Often, it is good to create two symbolic rectangles between the living room and dining room area. 4. Factors like the shape of the living/dinning room should be looked into closely. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Cah, 1. Both Eight House and Flying star belongs to the : Compass School of Feng Shui. 2. Ask yourself: What is the underling difference between Eight House and Flying Star? 3. YES/NO? Cannot think of a difference? 4. How about Time dimension? 5. The clue, here is that the Eight House is a STATIC model. Where else Flying Star : 20 year; Yearly, Monthly, Hourly is based on slightly more dynamic time factor. 6. From the above, try to imagine for yourself which is more dominant? A dynamic system or a static system? I don't want to say further. Warmest Regards, Cecil Quote: Cahaya H. wrote: Dear Cecil, According to eight house concept, south east sector is a …

1. Shapes and Forms Feng Shui:- 1.1. In congested urban Singapore, it is acceptable to have wide open spaces (where our apartment) is facing. 1.2 Overseas, especially in vast - sparsely vast land, it is often said that such vast open spaces is disadvantages as this part of the land is exposed to the elements and wind. And in China, the concern e.g. in Beijing is the north - dust flying and many homes prefer to have their main entrance facing south. 1.3 Thus under Para 1.2, above, the definition of inauspicious "open spaces" is that e.g. the cold winds or unblocked areas that are exposed to such strong winds, dusts is not good. 1.4 In land scarce Singapore, open sp…