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Chinese Legend of the Eighteen levels of Hell with King Yama as their Supreme Governor 1. This legend is based on Diyu 地獄 a Buddhist concept of the ream of hell known as Naraka. 1.1. Naraka is an underground maze with many levels of chambers where the souls of the dead are taken to atone for their sins committed when they were alive. 1.2. One Legend says that there are two main chambers: The East and The West Chambers of Hell. 2. Here, sinners are perpetually subjected to gruesome tortuers until infinity. 3. The East Chamber of Hell 3.1 Tongue Extraction Chamber: Still want to Gossip? Stop it! 3.2 Scissors Chamber: Finger torture, snip, …

Questions: a. My Grandmother (mum’s mom) just passed away yesterday. From a Feng Shui angle, how will this affect - our wedding on (this date that is more than 100 days.) Can the family members still attend our wedding? b. Our proposed house warming on (within 100 days). Can we still go ahead with that? My condolences. c. Move in is no issue since it is within the 100 days. d. As to family member's attendance: traditionally is NO. Since it is out of the 100 days reprieve. d. However in modern times: do check with both partner's parents. Some parents are very flexible while others adhere to strict Chinese Traditional Guidelines. 1. The Tra…

Dear Master, Thanks for your prompt reply... really appreciated it Regards, Mystic Dragon

Dear Anon, 1.1. The deities are known as Fu, Lu, and Shou in Chinese/Mandarin, representing the Three Stars. 1.2. Each deity symbolizes a specific attribute: Fu = Prosperity Lu = Status Shou = Longevity. 1.3. The concept of Fu Lu Shou originated in the Ming Dynasty, embodying the ideals of Prosperity, Status, and Longevity. 1.4. In the Hokkien dialect group, they are referred to as Hock, Lock, and Siew. 1.5. In Cantonese style, it is said as LUK FUK and SAU. 2. Another important point to consider is that traditional Chinese (Mandarin) books are written from right to left. Based on this information, the correct order to position the 3 st…

Dear Cecil, My wife has gotten pregnant but we are renovating the house which is technically a bit no no. We are not moving the bed as only the hall area is being renovated. 1) Can i still go ahead with the renovation of the hall area? Bedroom will be sealed off. 2) We are both planning to move to my parents place to sleep. Would this arrangement work better for the renovation and having this done can the renovation go on? 3) What other things do i need to take note of. My wife is not Chinese if that matters. Thanks Albert

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Extract from an email post: Can you tell me the meaning of the symbol mentioned below ? Thank you so much for your time and effort.

You agree? YES or NO? Such taboos are not cast in stone. If you feel strongly with the above statement, please check the YES Box else, NO! The POLL is for this THREAD:

Remembered also same scenario happened at Sol Acres EC, during the Phase II key collection….LOL

Hello, I have found your information on your school’s web-site: geomancy.net Do you teach online courses (one-to-one or in small groups) for international students? If yes, could you give me information which Zi Wei Dou Shu School do your masters teach: Northern (Si Hua) or Southern (San He)? We are more interested in the Southern (San He) school. Looking forward to your reply. Best Regards, [........]

Fewer in Singapore streets today He seems to use poker cards... lol

Shifu can I.check for me this year is 49 years old and lunar is 50.yeaes old...can I celebrate my birthday ha? As heard many said 49 don't do anything? Thanks

Hi Shi Fu. I'm interested in this property. I'm standing inside on the second floor. The roof from opposite building is shooting to the car garage or property building. Is there any cure, or should I go and shop for other property. Also there is a utility pole in the picture. Please help. Thank you Vic

Happy Winter Solstice.. everyone is considered a year older...

1st October 2020

Hi Master, I’ve a few burning questions. I’m collecting keys on 27 April 2020. Does that consider moving in? 28 April 2020 seems to clash with Goat, my partner is goat, can he enter the apartment on 28 April 2020. 29 April 2020 seems to be the best day of moving, can I shift non-personal stuff on 27 and 28 April and leave it at the courtyard? We are buying a new altar for Guan Yin, which item should I shift over first to set up? Am I allowed to remove her lights and etc while Guan Yin is around? I told the company to deliver the altar on 28 April 2020. How to I know how to calculate the auspicious time to move Guan Yin…

Major Chinese Festivals All Major & Minor Chinese Festivals are based on the Lunar or Moon Calendar System. The most significant days are always the 1st & 15th lunar days of any month = days of Full Moon. One of the most popular gods in many Chinese homes is the Goddess of Mercy. And offerings often coincide with the above days of Full Moon. Compiled by Master Cecil Lee, Copyright (C), Geomancy.net, January 2000 Chinese history is over 5,000 years old. This page is specially created for Overseas Chinese and anyone interested in understanding the roots. Dates are also provided for major Chinese festivals (see below). …

Credit: Found on a McDonald’s food serving sheet... How to greet these four relatives? Dad’s brother Dad’s brother’s son Mum’s brother’s wife Sister’s daughter

God of Wealth and the 12 Chinese zodiac animals...

It’s a CNY ‘funeral’ shirt.

China’s pork shortage puts dog and rabbit meat back on the menu in rural communities