Cecil Lee

1. In the past, I had posted messages on living in a small room. 2. Under the outline of Chinese Metaphysics, the highest order is what is known as Tai-Ji. Below this level is the Yin and Yang concept. 3. Below the Yin and Yang Concept and if Eight House (Eight Mansions or also called Ba Cai) Feng Shui cannot be applied due to a small room, then the "higher" level Yin and Yang concept should be applied. 4. Here, Yang represents the day or bright or things equivalent to study, physical exercise. While Yin represents activities for relaxation and rest and sleep. 5. Especially for a student, which must have a balance between studies and sleep, many logically try to set a balance between the both. 6. For some, who have a habit of treating their bedroom for rest only often see them going to (in Singapore) places like Mcdonalds to study or their school general seating areas to study. 7. Thus logically, for a small bedroom, the best that one can achieve would be in the above area of Yang and Yin - this concept for your small room. 8. Frankly, there is no book devoted to just a 1 small room! The above are some of the guidelines that I can think off. Which was covered in many past forum messages especially questions usually posted by students who live in dorms. Quote: Susan B. wrote: Any suggestions for corrections for living in 1 small room. Desk has to be in front of window.Room Includes office, tv, kitchen and bed. Do you suggest any books with that info? Thanks Susan

1. One thing is for sure: When the buying stops, the selling can! http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Main_Page#Commercial_Products:_When_the_buying_stops.2C_the_selling_can.21 2. Try to avoid practitioners that give Feng Shui a bad name by selling all sorts of products. These people are there to cheat us of your hard earned money! Quote: Junie L. wrote: I have bought several amulets for career uses, (15 eye Dzi bead, citrine crystal, dragon tortoise, pagoda).

1. Some people have the opinion that since (the person's) home is a period 7 home; they were "told" that their homes MUST fly to Period 8 in order to obtain positive luck. 2. In real life situations, some homes have expensive renovations done or the quality of build is at the premium or luxury level. And to make major renovations is both costly and not practical. 3. Thus whether the Flying Star chart is a Period 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, one can still see if one can tap the beneficial benefits UNDER PERIOD 8. 4. For example, I had mentioned countless of times, that if you are applying Flying Star, then check to see if the following Flying Star numbers CAN or MAY be activated for better luck:- 5. Currently we are under Period 8; But you home can be a Period 2, 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7! Where:- #8 = current prosperity wealth star #9 = future prosperity wealth star #1 = future, future prosperity wealth star. Thus it DOES NOT MATTER if ONE's home has flown to Period 8 or remains say at Period 6! One should see if one can tap wealth e.g. if the WS#8 happens to be at the balcony of a Period 6 home! The rationale and for practical reasons, one cannot just sent an "imperial edict" for the change of all homes to Period 8. Simply loony tunes and makes no sense! Since no two homes are the same; for some homes, a Feng Shui expert can help boost the Feng Shui luck, in some other homes where there are no fanastic stars to enhance, then it is hard to squeeze more luck out of these homes. It depends! Some homes can tap wealth and imagine that it is like a ten year old car, may turn into a Mercedes Benz! While another home, the Feng Shui is like a 20 year old broken down car! How much you revv the car, it would not run! So, the key success factor is: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Quote: Katrina L. wrote: Hello again Master Lee, Our house was built on period 7. Is it necessary to configure our house to period 8 to get positive luck since houses built during period 7 and other past periods don't have much luck. Is this true? Or can we just maintain our period 7 house and have it enhanced to have more luck by a feng shui expert? This was mentioned by feng shui expert Lillian Too.

1. If one wants to try to concieve, but unable to, Feng Shui can be used to aid in this attainment. 2. Frankly, for those who have limited knowlege and want to DIY to achieve above, will really have to be on par with a professional Feng Shui consultant's knowlege. 3. Again, let me remind users that this is a Free GENERAL advice forum and not a Free SpecificFeng Shui Consultation forum. It is so easy to give dates of birth and .... wait for an answer to drop down from? Quote: Anonymous wrote: We plan to paint our home ( present it is dry white). What color shade can we paint so that it welcomes a new born who is yet to concieve.

1. There are an excessive number of texts without any spacing. 2. I will respond solely to the quote provided below. The remaining content, I have decided to forgo reading entirely. 3. If there have been no significant renovations in your condo unit between Period 6, 7, and 8, then it is advisable to create a Period 6 chart first. 4. It is advisable to prepare both a Period 6 and Period 8 chart. 5. Frequently, we utilize these two charts in the following ways: 5.1 When a residence has been occupied for a period, we assess its compatibility with our own lives. A professional Feng Shui consultant can often identify key points. 5.2 Before implementing enhancements or remedies, we analyze both charts. Occasionally, a water feature may align with either Period 6 or 8. Similarly, the mountain position may correspond to both P6 and P8. This necessitates a thorough examination of both charts. 6. According to a particular school of Feng Shui, it is believed that a condo can only transition to Period 8 when its foundation is replaced or reconstructed. 7. Therefore, it is recommended to analyze both charts. This approach is considered the most effective. Quote: Nin Z. wrote: but got confused as to whether we should use period 8 flying chart or our condo period 6 or whether our condo period has changed to period 8 since we had opened our N1/NW sliding glass door for a few months.

1. Frankly, there are more in Feng Shui than what you had mentioned. 2. The info and the enhancements that you want to make in my opinion, is like trying to apply "Kindergarten Feng Shui". 3. For those who want to DIY and use many of the "logic" found below, should seriously scrap applying this type of kindergarten Feng Shui. Here, it is better to go with your feelings than to "considering painting the front door black to help enhance my career/wealth ". 4. Proper Feng Shui has no precedence with ideas and hopes, below. 5. For those who really only want to DIY, have to really find means to enlarge your Feng Shui knowlege. Frankly, this cannot do. Judi W. wrote: Please direct me which way to go with this. I am very confused. My front door face exactly North, as does my entire house, but the front door ison the right side of the front of my house (standing outside looking at the house), which makes it positioned in the N/W section of my house. I was considering painting the front door black to help enhance my career/wealth but it is clearly stated in many things I read not to have black (water) in the N/W! The N/W is a positive direction for my husband (he is a KUA# 7 and the North is a positive direction for me KUA# 9. Can you tell me if this is helpful for my husbnand being we live in a house that faces North? Thank you. Judi

1. If one wants to find out one's career based on Chinese Ba zi, then you need to "include your DD/MM/YYYY. The free report to find your element is here:- http://www.geomancy.net/reports/free-report/freerpt-element.htm 2. You have find out your element and strength. 3. Under the Five elements concept: the industry known as "accounting" belongs to the metal element. 4. In addition, many of the past messages had covered things like the industry can be e.g. metal element. While the job specification is another consideration. For example, one can be:- in a Metal industry (accounting) but job specification is wood element. Wood element includes skills like co-ordination, strategic planning, management skills involving "growing" a company. in a Metal industry (accounting) and job function is marketing and sales which belongs to the fire element. Quote: Anonymous wrote: Hi! I was born under a Fire Dragon year (1976). I am currently an Accountant. Is this the best career path for me? Thanks! LL

1. There are many factors involved in Feng Shui when evalutating of a (new) home. 2. Since it is one of the largest investment that one is likely to make; if you are not sure, then try to get a competent practitioner to evaluate the home for you. 3. Traditionally, the number of the home is "transparent" to Feng Shui. 4. There are many different methods and formulas with regards to whether a house number is auspicious, inauspicious or neutral. 5. And in many instances, the phonetic "sound-like" e.g. Cantonese avoid #4 etc.... can affect the resale value (or marketing) of a home especially in a predominant area with some Chinese. 6. Numbers are a double-edged sword: For example, some people claim that number 13 is inauspicious to them. While there are another group of persons who says that number 13! is their lucky number! Thus, the saying goes "One man's meat is another person's poison!" 7. In general, most of the time, when buying a home it is best to bring all family members to view the home prior to purchasing a home. Quote: Anonymous wrote: the house no is 4 and one of my friend suggested 4 in feng shui means death.

1. You might like to refer to my most recent reply on what is the true meaning ofthe percentage of anelement. 2. Traditionally what is meant byan element be a 0% or too strong. You may like to refer to the posting:- http://forum.geomancy.net/phpforum/article.php?bid=2&fid=1&mid=23968&new= Above link with Topic: Elements missing Posted in: Discuss :: Free Advice (General Feng Shui) Posted on: Fri, 28 Nov 2008, 01:42 AM, 3. In general, the element thing is more rooted towards the Chinese and especially their new borns. 4. Here, some Chinese parent (e.g. the father and even the grand father) may play an active role. Where they would seek the advice of a geomancer to help them "name their child". 5. Briefly in the above link, one will understand that a Chinese name be selected to "compensate" a child for their lack of elements. 6. As each Chinese (Mandarin character) is associated with one of the Five elements: water-wood-fire-earth-metal; thus one of the considerations is to find elements that would either enhance the lack of element(s) or avoid that element. 7. Thus, in my opinion, there is no tradition for Westerners in this aspect of ba zi name selection and analysis. Please go thru the above article for awarness of more...

1. If the bedroom is occupied by husband and wife, http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/Master_Bedroom:_Which_side_must_I_sleep_on In the above link, for example, the Master Bedroom is located in the South-West sector of the home. Under the Eight House concept, SW is suitable to the Mrs (her longevity) sector. While SW to : Mr is his death sector. If the master bed is placed as shown in the illustration; Mr should sleep closer to the master bedroom door, while Mrs, sleep closer to the "toilet" area. 2. Here in this example, therefore:the master bedroom is located at South-West (SW) compass direction. If the bed-head is placed in this position, MRS should sleep closer to the window while MR should sleep closer to the bedroom door. Here, MRS (LONGEIVTY) shield's MR (DEATH).

1. Please see attachment or a quick summary of below:- Balance of Elements in your Chart Based on the Favourable and unfavourable Elements. Ideally, a perfect harmony would be when you have 20% of each element to be in complete harmony. This shows you exactly how much of each element you have. It helps you determine which element listed in your favourable element you need more then another. Element Strength Percentage % Rating (!-- Recommendation --> 5 Water Weak 34 % Acceptable (Reduce Element) (!-- Have less of your Unfavourable Element --> 4 Wood Strongest 46 % Reduce Element (!-- Have less of your Most Favourable Element --> 1 Fire Strong 9 % Acceptable (Increase Element) (!-- Have more of your Favourable Wealth Element --> 0 Earth Extremely Weak 0 % Increase Element (!-- Have A LOT more of your Favourable Element --> 2 Metal Weakest 9 % Acceptable (Increase Element) (!-- Have more of your Most Unfavourable Element --> 2. Traditionally, when a child is born, a parent or grand-parent (e.g. grand-father) would approach a geomancer for advice on naming that child. 3. In the above example, the highernumber of counts need not necessarily mean thatit is of a higher percentage. For example, although the water = 5 counts, but the percentage is onl 34% vs 4 counts of wood, which amounts to 46%. 4. Thus in the past, the geomancer, when finding an auspicious name for the child would consider all the Chinese characters and avoid those especially with wood element and water element in that name. Most likely the child's name could have "earth" or "fire" or "metal" in the child's name to compensate for the above imbalance. 5. Therefore, if you look at, the ba zi analysis is geared towards "when born". And an "auspicious" name is said to compensate for too much wood / water element and suppose to improve the child's luck. 6. Traditionally, this is what the ba zi is used for. Or in modern times, some go to a geomancer to change their name in the hope of getting better "Heaven Luck". 7. Please note that the above, should not be confused with one's Ba Zi element. In this example, (see attachment) although this Sample Female count of wood is high and her water is also high, overall, you should be looking at:- Birth Element Since you are a strong Water, you don't want to be too overly strong otherwise, you will not be able to control yourself. Thus, you should increase yourself with your favourable elements as follows. Favourable Elements Most Favourable Element Colour: green/brown Favourable Element Colour: yellow Unfavourable Elements Most Unfavourable Element Colour: white/gold Most Unfavourable Element Colour: blue/black/gray Favourable Wealth Elements Wealth Element Colour: red 8. Under the ba zi, in terms of colours, one may consider one's favourable and/or unfavourable colours. 9. The above falls under "Heaven Luck". 10. Under the Chinese Holy Trinity of Luck, there are three kinds of luck:- 10.1 Heaven Luck - what one is born with (your ba zi) 10.2 Earth Luck - Where one live and work plays an important factor in one's luck 10.3 Man or Human Luck - Family, relationship, family bond etc... 11. Overall, your life reading is only about your Heaven Luck. And I have already illustrated what is meant traditionally by "missing elements" and how Chinese, try to improve this by finding an appropriate name (new born). Not every family does this, thou. Quote: June L. wrote: Please advise and help me the proper ways to balance the missing elements in my life reading .

It is best to get further advice from your earlier source. As this is a free general advice forum and not a free consultation service. Quote: I was adviceby a master to have myoffice table change to southwest facing but it seems business is not getting better.

1. If you are applying Flying Star Feng Shui, it is best to look at both the interaction of the Mountain Star# with Water Star #8 at that sector. (Base star should be noted) 2. For example, if the Mountain Star is #3 (bad wood) element, and the water star is #8, water fuels #3 leading to issues like: Conflicts, quarrels, lawsuits etc.... Quote: Pito W. wrote: I hope you indulge myamatuer question. I have always wondered whether or not one could activate a water star 8 with water if it is in the NE being that this is the Direct Spirit? also, does one need a window or a door facing this activated direction to capture it's auspiciousness?

1. Most likely, you notion of Career sector is based on a "fixed template"? model? If so, this fixed template model is a modern invention. And may not be true under Traditional Feng Shui accessment. 2. Under Traditional Feng Shui, it is best not to have a giant main entrance . As for a giant doorway, generally, it should not be an issue if it is part of the living area or the passageway. 3. Again, this "knowlege sector" is not based on Authentic Traditional Feng Shui. Quote: Three stairs go up through the giantdoorwayto the other side to enter the knowledge sector 4. What you had been applying is the modern invention. Anonymous wrote: I have a question about what is good and bad architecturally. I had a duplex and connected the two units. I made a giant doorway (82 inches by 72 inches)in the middle of the Carreer sector through a two-foot thick brick wall. This brick wall used to divide the units and the Carreer sector was directly bisected by the big brick wall. The opening is supported by a massive weldedsteel plate encasing the brick overhead. Three stairs go up through the giantdoorwayto the other side to enter the knowledge sector. I have wooden black bookcases with glass doors surrounding the opening and two glass doors that can close off the opening, if I choose. On the other side of the opening the wall is exposed brick.

1. Most of the time, it is not recommended to place a water feature in a bedroom. If you meant "my room" as the bedroom. Quote: Mark Anthony L. T. wrote: Is it safe to put aquarium in my room? or should I put it in the living room. 2. If you have the time, you may like to view some of the resources on the guidelines of placement of a water feature, under this link:- http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/What_makes_a_good_Water_feature/_fountain 3. In general, under this current period, you may consider placing a water feature at the SW sector of your living room (and depending on the layout of it). If Flying Star Feng Shui is applied, then the water feature may be placed at location with the Mountain Star #8.

1. Frankly, authentic Feng Shui has to use tools like Flying Stars etc. 2. Otherwise, you may have to do like everyone else; based on your acumen and feelings in the placement of your bed etc.. 3. When you place your bed-head, you should feel comfortable with it despite having 2 doors and 2 windows as it is very difficult to visual what you had mentioned in writing. 4. If your bed is placed against a window, often, the window(s) are not opened and curtains are drawn. Seethe B. wrote: i am fairly new to feng shui. i get the basic idea, so i dont know much about flying stars and all the fancy stuff, but i am trying to at least start with the basic ideas or feng shui so i can try and improve more aspects of my life, especially my career as the last 6 mths have not been that great and when i look back on the (old) room it was not feng shui friendly in anyway. So i will try and explain my situation as much as possible as i really need some guidance, as sinly as it may be! I live in a very old wooden house in queensland, australia. The type of house is infact called a 'queenslander' as it is different from houses built in any other state in australia. They are built on stilts to keep away from flash flooding and ants. They often have a 'sunroom' at the front of the house with glass louvres and often have attached laundrys at the back of the house as most original 'queenslanders' were built before inhosue laundrys. our house face n/e and my room is in the back left corner. It is a pretty decent size room. The problem with my new room is i cant figure out the best place for my bed and this is why. I have two doors- One on the n/e facing wall about a metre form the north corner of the wall and one on the n/w wall right on the north corner. The door on the n/e opens onto the entry way, the n/w door opens onto the kitchen. I also have two windows- one in the middle of the s/e wall and one in the middle of the s/w. I also have an exquiset ornate domed ceiling in the centre of the room. THe domed part is about 1metre diameter, the ornate part is 2.5metre diameter, a chandelier hangs from this. The ceiling is 11' high excluding the domed part, which is probably another foot higher. The walls a lined with a dark wood panelling which stops about 7' then is a cream/white colour the same as the ceiling. If i put my door in the western corner my bed either faces directly out the door in the 'coffin position' on the n/e wall or completely away from both doors down to the window on the s/e wall so i can only just see the n/e door wilst liying down but not the n/w door at all. If i put my bed with the bedhead on the s/w or s/e wall without it being directly up against the wall (9inch gap?) about 1/4-1/2 of the bed head will cross the window depending on the wall. i also do not have a built in wardrobe. i have the clothes i wear the most often on a hanging rack and clothes that i dont wear that often or winter clothes (it is summer here now) folded in an antique cupboard containing shelves. i also have paperwork in here like gas/electricity bills, receipts etc. is this ok to put at the end of my bed or it is classed as a door as well?? hopefully i can get drawers to replace this. Hopefully you will be able to help me a little!

1. Since no two lots or sites are the same, just be careful thatthe main door is not facing a T juction (street). And under Shapes and Forms, the drainage needs to be looked at. In general, best to avoid a large drainage behind the plot. Quote: I am looking at a lot, frontage is about 24 meters. But a portion-8 meters is facing a street. Isit still advisable to acquire such a lot. Is there a bad omen to lots facing a street. This is just a portion.

1. Many people are in your situation where they had purchased a home and started to "fiddle" with Feng Shui and Oops! this is bad or that is bad. 2. Most or many homes are fixed and based on the concepts that you had mentioned, they are meant more for those who have yet to build and trying to avoid such areas. Frankly there is no perfect home, and honestly there are relatively "no antidote" other than Para 2. (Which often is not practical which means moving out of a home....)Thus, you have look at other options of maximizing qi from other areas of the home:- http://wiki.geomancy.net/wiki/The_Concept_of_Maximizing_Marks Quote: Steve J. wrote: Hello... I belong to the four East group as a Wood element. The house is in it's 5th period and is NW facing, with the main door from the interior that has the 337.4 and 337.5 degree lines of disaster and prosperity line going through it. What are my options to try and remedy the disaster line? Also, my angle of influence for prosperity encompasses the kitchen. I've been told this was not good. How can I remedy this as well? Your advice is always appreciated. Many regards, Steven

Please get someone competent to access for you. Frankly, if your office is a small one, it is ever better for you to concenrate more on your business than to squeeze in an aquarium. Many highly successful businessess don't rely on it for their business. In fact, if you say that you own a site and want to locate a water feature outside your building.. usually that is great! Quote: my question and my problem is could you identify the wealth area or corner of my office and where should i put my aquarium - the south east corner of my office is where the toilet situated so we have missing corner (do you agree) - currently i place my aquarium inside my office partition looking from outside (east to west) it is in the SW or far left corner of the partition

1. Applying Feng Shui is a holistic approach. 2. You may want to read thru the first page of the wiki:- http://wiki.geomancy.net 3. Even applying proper Feng Shui, there is a holistic approach to it. 4. Honestly giving a simple sketch or giving some details is very hard to find out really what's wrong. As often, a full Feng Shui audit needs informatinon like the Shapes and Forms of the site / building and unit and even compass school. 5. If one really wants to DIY, then you may have to understand - Key Success Factors in D.I.Y. Feng Shui and many more considerations that I had highlighed in the above wiki. Quote: Granted there are many causes but I'm suspecting that maybe there's something that feng shui can help?

1. In the Chinese metaphyics, there are three kinds of luck:- 1.1 Heaven Luck or born with (analysed thru Ba zi) 1.2 Earth Luck or Feng Shui of a home or office 1.3 Human or Man Luck. (Relationships with family members etc..) 2. Here, 'Luck is against you' refers to one's person Heaven luck is not so lucky. Thus, in the specific 10 year luck period, one is not born with a "silver spoon" nor have the "silver spoon" luck during that 10 year period. 3. Thus, there are those who may not have good Heaven Luck, but have good family bonding, relationship support may even trascend even if one may not have that good earth luck. Quote: June L. wrote: Can you please explain further when you mentioned in your free bazi reading , when you said 'Luck is against you" .

1. It is advisable to be married prior to using the "An Chuang" bed. If this is not possible, it is recommended to sleep in a different bedroom (not the Master bedroom) until the wedding date arrives and the appropriate "an chuang" rituals have been completed. 2. Typically, an auspicious date is selected that is nearer to the wedding date rather than one that is earlier. You can find our available dates within 30 days at the following link: http://dates.geomancy.net 3. The procedure is detailed in this complimentary e-book:- Quote: 1. Can we sleep on the bed after we moved in next month before we an chuang ("install" bridal bed)? 2. When do we have to an chuang? 3. What are the an chuang procedures? Thanks much in advance for your advice.

1. You can check out this link:- http://www.geomancy.net/resources/art/arowanafish.htm 2. For example, if you have the time you may like to read articles Q3 and Q9 on the "Gua" and the "Ba Zi method. 3. Another traditional method is based on the Flying Star. Where :- 7 number of gold fishes represents metal element. And a black gold fish is added (to represent water). Thus in the past, a practitioner may advise an owner to rear 7 gold fishes + 1 black (symbolises water element) fish. Alternatively 6 number of gold fishes also represents (big ) metal element. And it is equally acceptable to use 6 gold + 1 black.

Frankly, in Singapore, many HDB apartments and condos share the same issue! In fact, many newer condos have master bedroom where after placing the "queen-sized" or some can squeeze in a "king sized" bed, and left over is the wardrope area / TV console (or mounted) and some dressing table. And many of these condos also have attached bathroom that is "on the side" of the bed. Is the toilet really so disgusting that we should not have it? In the past, traditional Chinese homes have toilets that are "outside" of the living quarters. But today, it is "scientifically" true that a toilet can be dirty. For example, whenever we "flush" the toilet bowl and worse, if we cover the lid, some toilet seats have gaps and many of the "droplets" fly off this gap when water is flushed. Or if the toilet is not used for some time, the "U" trap of the drainage lets "air in". Thus, look at this way, where ever one place the tooth brush in the toilet area, and check for germs or baterial, there is sure to have some of these. I was "shocked" when a few years back, I was driving and this person came on air and said that all of us should buy his "disinfection" tablet (much like those that clean dentures) and regulary dip our toothbrush into "his tablet solution" to destroy the germs on the tooth brush! Come on, BE REALISTIC! How many of us do this in our life time? YES? or NO? The simple reason is that yes, the toilet may harbour some germs but many of us are healthy enough to RESIST these germs. So what is the big deal of being so scared of your own toilet! For Singaporeans, I am sure many keep a decent toilet, but yet, do visit any of the toilets at HDB coffee shops! How dirty they are? For example, in the past, children drop their baby teets and they immediately place them back into their mouths. Nowadays, parents so scared, must sterilsed them! Frankly, if you consider your own toilet so dirty, one is living in a UTOPIAN world. And this is not practical! And there are confirmed studies that say that even your Personal Computer KEYBOARD at work or home can even be MORE "dirty" fully of more yuck germs than the toilet seat! So don't be misled by some people who know next to nothing on what "dirt" or the "dirtiest" is. The only thing visually "ugly" (for some) is literally seeing e.g. the toilet bowl from the bed. It is "ugly" to some, but as I mentioned, a PC keyboard has more virus or germs than your toilet seat! So ponder over this, next time around.

Frankly, it is not rocket science. If you can see my sample: just imagine the purple colour in my attachment shows a "fixed" panel glass. Thus there is no straight path between the main door towards the balcony. In the same situation, if your four room is similar, without the sliding door panel (purple colour), and if you have a casement window, simply just close the window. Then there is no straight path between your main door towards (that specific window). Many five room owners, have removed the sliding door and should face the same situation as your 4 room flat.