Cecil Lee

Dear Edelyn, In my opinion, it is best to ask specific questions. As it is nearly impossible to reply to a very broad question such as yours. For example, under Shapes and Forms Feng Shui, are there any `threat's to the home; things like location of toilet etc... As mentioned above, without constructive questions, there can-not be a constructive advice. Like Henry Ford had this to say: "You can have any car, so long as it is black". One has to go beyond saying that the car is black. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Under Flying Star Feng Shui, it is preferred to look at all 9 sectors or grids instead of just looking specifically at the main entrance. If there is a #3, #6 and #9 combination, at the main door, in general, #6 or big metal is able to neutralise #3. And, at this location, avoid futher fueling bad #3 (wood) by avoiding the colour green or plants at the main entrance. In addition, avoid the colour blue. (As under the Five Elements concept: water aids or fuel wood). Under Flying Star Feng Shui, each sector should be specifically looked into and balanced - based on similar facts/information. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Tricia, Given your description, below. The frontage should be where your living area and bedroom area - facing outwards. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Step, 1. Yes, you are right. It is better to be extra cautious with a mirror facing one's main entrance. 2. In Feng Shui, it is preferred that the mirror does not face the main door. This is because a mirror is said to deflect /reflect or distort qi. 3. As the main entrance door is similar to the `mouth' of the house, we do not want a mirror inside our `mouth' facing outwards. 4. Often, if we do have a painting, it is preferred that the painting does not use highly reflective glass. Instead, if wedo hang frame glass painting, it is prefered that a `matt' glass finished is used. 5. For example, if we do have a `mountain-water' scenery painting or picture; it is best not to place it directly facing the `mouth' (main entrance). This is akin to allowing `water' (symbolic of wealth) flowing from our home outwards of our home. And if our neighbour's main door is facing our unit; then, we may inadvertenly `giving' away our wealth (hard earned) wealth away to the neighbour. Now, we should not complain if our neighbour unknowningly "DID THIS" to us:) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Youqing, 1. Thank you for your sketch and clear description/details. 2. Based on Compass School Feng Shui, to me, it seems that it is unfavourable to have a pond at the location you had mentioned. 3. Given that you had shown the compass marking that the proposed pond is to be located somewhere at South-West. This is at the West/South-West sector which is at the `white tiger location'. 4. At the white tiger location, it is not advantages to have a pool as this could result in financial distress later on. 5. This is because, a pond your proposed kidney shaped facing the home looks much like a drooped or `sad' looking mouth. 6. Even if it is in the opposite direction or just a round pond, it is like opening up the tiger's mouth. And, this is where we do not want to wrongly activate such a beast. Here, it is symbolic of a `hungry tiger' devouring our wealth/happiness. 7. Plants are acceptable at the location but avoid, too many. Always, do maintenance with the plants/trees or shrubs. 8. If it were me, I would not touch this location. Furthermore, this year, the grand duke is at South-South West close to where you want to do such work. The grand duke does not like to be disturbed or touched e.g. digging earth etc... And one can get many years of bad luck. 9. In my opinion, for your case this saying holds true: IF IT AIN'T BROKEN ERH..... DON'T FIX IT!!! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jen, Since your main entrance area has #2 sickness #5 misfortune/sickness and #3 bad wood, try to avoid: 1. Too much earth elements e.g. yellow, cream or beige at the frontage area. 2. Avoid red colour also at this area (since fire - red colour may further fuel bad earth). 3. For #3, try also to avoid green colour at the frontage. 4. For one, it is ok to place 6 coins above the main door in a single row. Alternatively, see if you can instead place a wind chime outside of this area to help neutralise these three bad combinations. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Manuel, In my opinion, this is not a major concern. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Chin Teck, In my opinion, what you had mentioned, is often not the best approach. For example, if a person is missing water, it does not mean nor imply that this person should perhaps literally drink twice more water than the common person. Alternatively, if lacks earth, one must `eat' dirt all the time. Although the above is taken to the extreme, it does not mean that if one lacks metal, one must wear rings or chains etc... Worse still, one may easily get robbed! For a Chinese, it would be best if we can do something other than to `wear' something. The most logical method is to look at one's name and add such elements to the name. For example, if one lacks water and earth, then, it is better to have a Chinese name that has a water and earth - in it. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jonathan, 1. In my opinion, it is quite dangerous to practise such "Feng Shui". 2. For example, let me give you an example. Singapore is quite a small island. And if we drove a car at non-peak period, it takes less than 1 hour from Western Singapore to Eastern Singapore. And it takes only about 45 minutes to travel from North to South or vice versa. 3. If one checks several of the messages under this forum; there was a recent message asking whether since the person is a West group person, should he, stay in the West? 4. The question asked is what happens to his family if they are East group persons? It is bad enough for husband and wifes to sleep in separate bedrooms. Not withstanding, asking them to stay in different parts of the island! 5. No wonder, it could perhaps attribute to the reason why there are more divorce cases today! Blame it on Feng Shui! 6. Often, when we relocate; we relocate based on `strategic' reasons: 6.1 Are we currently working? If yes, then often, we try to find a home near our work place. 6.2 Are our family members working, studying etc... All these has to be taken into consideration. 6.3 If we are not working; should we not find a job first and then decide where to stay. 7. Many of these have to considered, first and not where to relocate. 8. Feng Shui should be practical. 9. The most logical thought is " I stay here, you don't". 10. Let us not be swayed by what people or even Feng Shui practitioners tell us. Often, it is so easy to give an advise -- but the consumer has to bear with it. Let's say, the practitioner says: Since one is a Strong Wood person, it is recommend that one relocate to the Shahara Desert. This is because, it has earth and being a strong wood person, one should take advantage of a tree's root crushing into earth. " Based on such advise, it does not seem logical to relocate to this area or to Timbaktu or to Siberia. If we have a family, it is best to seek advise from them:) Not people like me or any other practitioner:) Cheers! Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, 1. Feng Shui is not a `cure all'. 2. A sensible approach is that unless the home has significant good Feng Shui; and if the buyer is wise about Feng Shui, we can bring up good points on the `Feng Shui' of the home. 3. But be careful! This is a double edged sword! Sometimes, the buyer may ask: why you say the Feng Shui is so good yet, one is relocating? The best answer is that one is `upgrading'. Otherwise, it is hard to buy such a story. 4. We therefore refer any of the above as " Earth luck ". 5. On a `Heaven luck' point of view, the other situation is to look at good dates that suits us e.g. auspicious dates. But, again, this is quite limited, since, often we cannot meet up with prospective clients on an auspicious day (to us) and even at the auspicious time). Here, again, it is also out of our control i.e. the thoughts of the potential buyer. He/she may not like the home. 6. How about "human luck" factor? Well, rather than spending wasted money on forecasts or Feng Shui or of such sort; it would be prudent to `make an impression'. For example, if the home needs a new coat of paint, or clearing up lots of `rubbish' left behind, then do it. A clean and bright image is better advantage. Then to rely on FS. 7. Unfortunately, another major consideration (outside) of Feng Shui (Earth Luck); Heaven Luck and Human luck is: the price. The other is location. Thus, if we add this up it is often : "Price & Location " which often determines a sale. Warmest Regards, Cecil Thank you in

Dear Manuel, Can I check with you what is the concern you have about your bedroom door facing NE. Under Feng Shui, often, our main concern has to do with the `mouth' of the house i.e. the main entrance door. But as for the bedroom door, it should be looked at in a holistic way i.e. the entire bedroom inclusive of the windows, and shape of the room/attached toilet? etc.. And with this information, we can then better work out the best placement of the bed. Warmest Regards Cecil

Dear Sonali, 1. In the past, I had given an example of often; of how teachers advise their students to maximize their examnation marks. Or briefly the "exam technique". 2. For example, if we are going to take a comprehension exam paper. And we must answer 4 compulsory questions. If the total score = 100 percent then each question is 25 marks. 3. In many situations, we often hear students, only have time to answer 3 questions (some writing out of the point) and often, we did not answer the last question. 4. Many teachers would often advise their students, to allocate their time e.g. if the exam is a 2 hour paper, then spent 30 minutes equally answering each of the 4 compulsory question. 5. The rationale is that by doing so, we have a higher chance of passing. For example, since the last question costs us 25 marks, even if we write alittle, we could at least get some marks out of it. 6. Feng Shui is the same. Even if we have a toilet at the centrepoint, this is just but considered as `ONE LEAK'. What we should try to do is to FIX as many leaks as possible. And thus - maximize our `Feng Shui' marks. 7. Sometimes even if the odds are stacked against us, and if our earth luck is not as good, we should try to look at "Human or man luck". Simple situations are good relations with spouse, family members. 8. These are free! We should therefore, go for such interactions - as good human luck can often overcome any adversities. But the foolish thing is try NOT to purchase any "Feng Shui products". We end up burning a big hole in our pocket. This is similar to some people: the more they get stressed-up; they over eat - and over eating the wrong things ain't be good. The Chinese have this saying " what you eat is what you are (become). We do not want to end up getting a crane to lift us to the hospital ..... we should cut-out such useless `fat'. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Surinder, In my opinion, your question is too general since you had only mentioned about your main door = NE. Perhaps, the most logical way is to see if you can apply both Shapes & Forms as well as Compass School Feng Shui to make sense of your current situation. Warmest Regards, Cecil Surinder Singh

Dear Julie, I hope I did not mis-interpret your question. If not, please post a clarification. Under any period, #8's and #9's come in equal (numbers or amount). More importantly is where the #8 and #9 `land', combine or scatter within the Flying Star chart. Perhaps, are you refering to the fact that under Period 5, #8's and #9 come in nicely (auspicious). Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Jennifer, 1. In my opinion, what you had mentioned dwell more on "commonsense approach" than purely on Feng Shui. 2. Usually, the rationale why a bedroom above a garage was considered inauspicious is much like the idea that it is inauspicious to have a bedroom above the kitchen. 3. For the kitchen; it was felt that the incidence or probability of a fire occuring in a kitchen is much higher than, say in other rooms. Thus the concern. 4. It is similar for the garage. Some people feel that if the garage is cluttered and at the same time, there is a `higher' probability of a fire occuring in the garage e.g. a vehicle (may one fine day catch fire?) 5. But look at it realistically: many of us not live in a war torn country. Our vehicles are normal passenger cars. It is not like we stash away grenades, mines, rocket launchers or any of such stuff in our passenger vehicle! 6. How often; a standalone vehicle catch fire! 7. Another argument was that vehicles are moving `metal'. But again, our vehicles do remain stationery and relatively safe. It is not like we drive nuclear powered cars. Perhaps, if it is a hyrogen powered vehicle; then, just maybe, for now, we may like to park further away. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Peter, Please see below: Yes, the centrepoint shown is correct. Locally, some Feng Shui practitioners often recommend that if there is a fish tank, it is often placed; close to the main entrance door. As shown under the attachment Marking A under the file: fishtank.jpg (This is strictly looked at only from a Shapes and Forms Feng Shui. Sometimes, the practitioner may recommend placing it at Marking B (in the living room or around this area). Please note that often, the above; does not take into consideration : Flying Star Feng Shui. However, if you home is a Period 7 home i.e. Current prosperity (excellent sector) close to the centre-point area, in general, a water position at the location you mentioned is OK for two reasons: For this year, the reigning #6 (strong metal) is at the centrepoint. And for a Period 7 home, there is a #7 (weak metal). Thus in general, since these two elements are metal the addition of a water position is OK But do avoid placing the water position directly at the centrepoint of the home. As water at the centrepoint symbolises "difficulty".

Dear Julie, In my opinion, based on the information given, it looks more like a Period 5 home than a Period 7. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Rafael, The Reverse Mountain and Water is inauspicious unless there is a `mountain' at the frontage and a water position at the back. Often, we may not have a control over the frontage. But if we do, and if there is a hill or object 1 storey (level) high, then, this can be considered as the mountain. And a water position can thus be activated at the back. Otherwise, if you still can, check to see if Period 8 is better. If so, one resort is to change the home to a Period 8 home. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Leanne, Under the Eight House or 4 Good/Bad directions concept; it does not change in-time. Our birth-date will determine (once and for all) our best facing (worst) facing directions. This concept of the Eight House and Flying Star Feng Shui both belongs to the compass school of Feng Shui. However, the Flying Star Feng Shui - simply put - is about the birth chart of a home. Look at it this way: humans do not change their birth date. Unless - (if one believes) in re-carnation. On the other hand, often, a building or home is like a `shell' it can be refurbished (major renovation), torn-down etc.. And if so, this changes it's birth date. Yes, it is good not to wait for answers - especially if it is a simple question. Often, try to do a SEARCH under this forum, and one can get lots of previous replies (responses). The saying goes " God help those who help themselves:)" Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Clarence, I am not sure, if one is aware of what is a "wealth" name. Let me elaborate:- 1. For the Chinese, often is a child is born, a grand-parent or parent would often find a geomancy to look at a `suitable' name for a child. 2. For example, when my elder brother was born, my grandfather, went to see a geomancer. Under his ba zi, he is found to lack `water' element. Thus, one of his name contains water. Therefore, his `English' name has a Hokkien " Chwee " or water. 3. When my turn came, I was found to have balanced elements in my ba zi. Thus, my Chinese name has a " Tiong " or " middle/centre" which is symbolic of balance. 4. For example, please take a look at this Attached, sample chart: balance-of-elements1.gif 4.1 Under this chart, one can find that I had produced various sections marked in RED: A, B, C. 4.2 S/No. A shows all of a person's elements: Year, Month, Day, Hour; House of Life and House of conception. 4.3 S/No. B shows what are one's favourable and unfavourable element. And what is one's wealth element. 4.5 Under the sample example, this person is considered as a "Strong Metal" person. And since he is a strong metal person; his wealth element is wood element. 5. But Wait! Under the Chinese name (Name naming convention): If one's wealth element is considered as a "wood element" it does not mean that one's name has to have the wood element. 6. One has to confirm with a check on how much each elements that we have. In this example, it is coincidental that this person lack wood. Thus, for the Chinese, one can find one's name with "wood" stroke or one character that has wood in the name to help to balance his chart. 7. In many situations, wood element may not be the correct element to use for one of the characters in a name. We often refer to the marking "C - Balance of Elements in Your chart" to confirm this. 8. Since the Five Elements is about balance; just because our wealth element is "wood" we must not have our entire name full of wood. If not, the child when he/she grows up may end up as A DEAD WOOD. Warmest Regards, Cecil Clarence

Dear Lei Sun, This idea was first mooted out by several Austrailian Feng Shui practitioners in the past: this was around the mid 1990's. But, several of these practitioners had retracted this method. Even down-under, one should still use the current North-South compass orientation - and should not flip it to South-North. This is the current consensus amongst most Traditional Feng Shui practitioners. Warmest Regards, Cecil I am living Best Regards Lei

Dear Sanjay, It depends. Often for the purpose of looking at an office; we often sectionalise or subdivide each room / office room into sectors. But for a home, it is much easier to take the complete home and do a full single chart. But if one's home is huge e.g. the left wing or the right wing etc.. than it can be further subdivided. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Meei Jinn, Often if you are close to the equator, I personally find that the geographical North often coincides with the magnetic North. For a layperson, one often use a hiking compass. It still points to the magnetic north. For us, we often use a higher grade compass like the Suunto or other better brands. This is because; the higher professional compass often are "balanced" to a specific zone. For example,the Suunto brand categorise the world into 5 different compass zones. Northern hemisphere which includes Canada/North America falls under Zone 1 etc... But one is not expected to buy this type of compass. From my personal analysis; if you are in Singapore, more likely the magnetic vs geographic north are similar. The only thing to watch out is: if your home is above a power station or close to it. This may change the magnetic compass point to 10 to 20 degrees diviation. And this has to be considered, when accessing such a home. In Malaysia, (KL); often the geographic north vs magnetic north is in my opinion within tolerable limits. If one applies Flying Star Feng Shui; often there is sufficient allowance of 15degrees - variance (that sway) the reading from one sector to another. (Flying Star compass directions are based on 24 specific directions - every 15 degrees) Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Sheila, 1. For keeping fishes, often, it is not necessary to keep specific types of fish(es). 2. Most people, rear fish, more for the "love-of-it" than Fneg Shui. 3. Many fish lovers, prefer to keep fishes such as "dragon-fish". And good quality ones are not cheap. Often can cost from US$388 to US$10,000 per fish. 4. Keeping "flower horn" fish has an element of commercialisation `hipe' in it. 5. One of the user in this form has a `strong' personal distaste of `flower horn' or Louhan fish. He calls it (in local hokkien slang - " Longkang Fish ". 6. In Hokkien, Longkang refers to the drain. And this is where this fish originated. From common drains. Here, another implication of drain is - "low quality". 7. I understand, there was a `gimmick' in recent years, where a seller of the fish - said that there is a `lottery' number found on the side of the fish. But however, how often does the same number turn up every week as a winner? 8. In my opinion, all this hipe about the flower horn is just a "gimmick". 9. Frankly, I would personally prefer more `peace' loving fishes. Try placing two flower horn fishes in the same tank (and not separated). They will sure to `fight'. 10. These fishes unlike goldfishes , rancho's (Japanese gold fishes) or the bigger carp - kois. Kois, and gold fish are `friendly' fish(es). And one can keep as many as the fish tank can contain, and they can live harmoniously. 11. Therefore, under "symbolism" in Feng Shui, the flower horn fish - are not `peace' loving, territorial... 12. I do not want to sound cruel but *JOKE* if one gets sick of the `flower horn' - it can go to the cooking pot and perhaps fed to one's pet dog. Warmest Regards, Cecil

Dear Anon, Further to what I had mentioned, the key to understanding Flying Star Feng Shui is that "one must not simply - only eat and sleep on this method". I often see, some FS practitioners get into heated arguments on Flying Star Feng Shui. Looking only within the four walls in the home. Often, what is most important is that Flying Star is but one of the many methods used. Further more, I personally find that what is most important is the external factors. Warmest Regards, Cecil