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1. In Chinese myths and symbolism, the turtle is not as prominent as the tortise. As the turtle is considered as a food item. Unlike the tortise which has relevance in stories like how the Luo Shu grid (Flying star 9 x 9 grid came about). 2. Overall, finding an animal can be "uplifiting" or feel good factor ... and more towards nice-feel 3. Based on general Feng Shui, generally is acceptable to have it placed at east or north. Quote: Anonymous wrote: I was just wondering if there is a meaning in finding a turtle or a turtle entering your home? A few years ago, i found a turtle at the north end of my home. and a couple days ago, i found another turtle entering my h…

Dear Kian Watt, For the Feng Shui ruler, the upper markings are for Yang Feng Shui or Feng Shui for the living. The lower markings or the second level or on some rulers the bottom readings are for the dead (Yin Feng Shui). Frankly, there is often no issue with the need for an exact dimension for a painting. More importantly, if it looks nice and appeals to our "man-luck-factor" or "feel good factor, this will be good enough! Resource: http://www.geomancy.net/resources/theories/fs-ruler.htm Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Ben, Yes, if it is a Ba Gua mirrior, it is indeed octagon shape and not round. But, the one that is normally used for your rental home, should be red/green in colour - (usually with a flat mirror). Alternatively, try to get one with the ba gua mirror and the picture with a door god below it. For the time being, you can use a circular mirror. The best time to hang the mirror is:- 1st choice - the 1st day of any lunar month. (Preferably on any months other than the 7th lunar month). The good dates to hang the Ba Gua mirror is:- January 27, 2002 - 12th Lunar Month The 1st of each Lunar Month is also considered a good date to hang it. Alternatively, a more personalised …

Hi Cecil, Thank you so much for your FS considerations on water items. I've bought a small water fountain because I just love having one in my living area. The sound of flowing water in the fountain gives me a relaxing feeling and somehow a sense of invigorating energy in the mind. In terms of personal strength, I'm a strong earth person. My wife is a weak water person. I know that earth clashes with water. Does it mean the presence of a water fountain may have some negative affects for a strong earth person like myself and somehow affect my business decision making? I believe that water in FS is an extremely important issue. Therefore I'm reluctant to use it without some…

Please see attached illustration of the "raised letterings" under symbolism in Feng Shui.

Further to what I had mentioned; the link below is a useful Paradigm or model to use to try to understand whether a concept can be linked to pure commonsense. http://www.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Three-Step-Approach#What_is_the_Three-Step_Approach.3F Posted in: Info :: Feng Shui Tips & Guidelines Posted on: Fri, 11 Jan 2002, 21:03 PM

Dear Anon, Most statistical models used is based on a new and simple method proposed in the book: New Directions in the I Ching by Larry Schoenholtz. Warmest Regards Cecil

1. The concept, is similar to "If it ain't broken, don't fix it". 2. In addition, imagine that we have or had already invited a "deity" into say our home. And if we are not changing to a new home, it would be "impolite" to shift the god or worse, have anyone seen an altar on wheels? 3. Once we have settled the altar, (the first time we moved-in), best not to "unseat" or worse "distrub" them. 4. Thus the most powerful important thing is "unless we have a good reason" don't distrub your exisiting god or "deity". Unless in the first place, they were wrongly placed or posited. Such as placing the altar facing a toilet or sharing a toilet wall etc....

1. The test is whether the granite boundary wall is "tall" enough and/or "blocks" the view of the poison arrow to the main door. 2. Best to stand inside the home (main entrance area) and look outside. Imagine whether the structure pose a threat directly towards the main door. And if the structure is sideways, then it is no threat. 3. If still in doubt and if it is still considered as posing as a threat then, you may consider either: a ba gua convex mirror or a 6 hollow rod wind chime (as a viable alternative).

1. Yes, one may /could skip the First Time Open Door procedure and just do the move in ritual. 2. For this year; Take note the following sectors:- Grand Duke this year is East, 90 Degree. In addition, Misfortune/Sickness Star this year is also at East - Avoid sitting facing the grand duke or disturbing him by having renovations. Location in Conflict is West. - Avoid having renovations done opposite the location in conflict. 3. This year, it is not wise ESPECIALLYeven if one wants to dosimple renovations particularly at EAST. Given that both Grand Duke (Tai Sui) and Five Yellow (Misfortuen/Sickness) star is at that location. http://www.geomancy.net/resources/yearly-…

Hi Anon, The above are advanced level fengshui and must not be messed around with because if it is applied wrong the consequences could mean total disaster especially the castle gate theory. All of the above theories but one(replacement theory) help to improve your wealth/finances. The replacement theory deals more with the loupan reading that is if the reading falls within a certain degree, you cannot use the regular flying star chart.

1. Yes a water position should be turned on 24-7. Other things like lights etc need not be 24 hours. 2. Commonsense approach is that if pump is not 24 hours may cause mosquito to breed. 3. Best to apply Flying Star Feng Shui, instead of applying kindergarten Feng Shui to placing a water position. 4. Frankly a small water feature is more of a play thing than Feng Shui thus not so effective!

Many condos enter from the main entrance. But this main entrance may open usually to the "kitchen" area first. While on the opposite end could be the living room. Often, the living room area ie. standing inside the living room looking out of the windows; could be the facing direction of a home for the purpose of applying say the Flying Star Feng Shui.

Further to what I had mentioned; 1. Although, there are three kinds of luck:- 1.1. Heaven or born with 1.2. Earth or Feng Shui 1.3. Human or man luck factors (feelings: comfortable, unease etc..) 2. Often even if one has "technically perfect" ways to place say a bedhead or study direction; often, it is how comfortable one feels or one's feelins count MOST! 3. Thus, one can get the Feng Shui 100 percent suppose to be correct; but if the person who say occupies a bedroom don't feel comfortable via the Feng Shui suggestion; also no use. 4. Thus ultimately the Human or Man factors has a high weigthage over Earth luck! 5. In this real life example, this baby girl of 5 years ol…

Dear Sophia, Sophia Chia wrote: I have a question which I can't find in your forum regarding reading the layout of the coffeeshop (restaurant). How do I check which direction of the store in acoffeeshop. Should I take the store direction facing at the main entrance of the coffee shop or at the entrance of the coffee shop facing the main road. Another option I may take his husband direction. Am I right.!!As a friend ofmy daughter (their family)whom I known some years ago. They told metheirbusiness is getting worse (previouslystore another estate no business after5 years and presently this store less thana year).From what Itold them it could bethe store logo and the elemen…

Dear Jen, 1. Attached please find an illustration of how one can use a protractor to find the main entrance door. 2. A protractor can either be a 360 degrees one as shown in the attached. Or even a 180 degrees protractor is still possible to use. 3. In my opinion, a protractor similar to the one in the picture can easily be purchased in a book or stationery store. And such a protractor costs between US$1 to US$4 or less. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Anonymous wrote: My kitchen happens to be right below my bedroom and my stove happens to be right below where my bed is positioned. I cannot move my stove to any other part of my kitchen What cure can I use to help me with this issue? Any advise is greatly appreciated. Generally, the reason why this is bad, is simply because the chances of fire starting is very high in the kitchen. So if a fire does start, your bedroom will be most affected by it. Don't be believe in using like 6-coins to balance up this sector. It won't do you much good as if there is a fire, the coins will probably melt. You be much better offby installing a smoke detector/fire alarm to ale…

In my opinion, it is not necessary to say anything when sprinkling salt.