Cecil Lee

Based on a decision tree: Please refer to attachment. Either follow the route under Light BLUE or if one applies Feng Shui; then the most common concepts applicable to this thread are highlighted in YELLOW.

Frankly, you are akin to standing on a road that has two forks: you could either "turn" left or turn "right" to venture on another road. Here, the first turn is often based on your personal feel. The other turn, which frankly, there is no way to figure outi.e. really no short cut. Here, a flying star chart is plotted to see if that sector could accept a water feature. Of course, if that sector has good stars like double #8's and/or a Water Star e.g. #8 or #1 that supports a water feature; then this is excellent. But if that sector, however turned out to have a Mountain star #8 then this may not be good to have the water feature. One plus point is that you mentioned something like the proposed water feature location is at North? If so; it is not as bad as a water feature in the shape of a circular pool at the West (tiger's mouth). Based on the green dragon and white tiger concept. However, given that this is the "backyard" of your home and without much further consideration, can understand being more cautious than say if the water feature is at the "frontage" of the home. As often, majority of the time, if the water position is so called at the "frontage" of a home; half the battle is already won. As often, 80 percent of the time; in general, one would get a pass. As the water feature creates some clear space at the frontage= "bright hall" effect. As mentioned, really, there is no short-cut if one applies the "scientific" approach using Flying Star Feng Shui. Here, someone or you may have to DIY to: plot out the flying star numbers from now to 2023 and subsequently if you intend to stay >2023 etc... and analyse the stars within the sectors. There is no short-cut, here. As the results does not magically appear in front of the person. Otherwise, frankly, you have to go with the first "turning" i.e. go with your personal feelings.

In my opinion, there are different opinions with regards to this. Frankly, some geomancers don't even associate the two i.e. a chiming clock and NE or SW sector. Thus, if they are truly not either aware or too concern about it; then this is one consideration. Often, if one practises Flying Star Feng Shui; and applies Flying Star Feng Shui; As a simple e.g. sectors that have CONCENTRATION of YIN stars e.g. 2, 4, 6, 8 plus if these locations are especially the storeroom or a basement area; then even if these sectors are not NE or SW, can harbour COLD spots. If you have put two and two together and find yourself in doubt; then; you MAY if you wish; if feel not so comfortable with it; then, don't place a chiming clock at that sector. Within this area, one is often relying on personal feel or "art" than "science" of Feng Shui, for that matter.

In the hey days and especially up to 1980's; one can reminiscent Singapore HAD 4 Official Languages. Today, such signs with 4 official languages are rare......

Without fail, many Indians (Hindus) often place water melons; and in this case : hang a large water melon beside the main door. Water melons has been around for centuries. In fact, Egypt and India has been in-love with this one of the largest fruits since 3,000 years ago. In India, water melons are commonly found in the summer. And what better significance is to have a water melon placed on the ground or hung during summer-time.... Location: Recently TOP block of flats at Fernvale (directly opposite the Jalan Kayu Esso station (Exxon-mobil) station)

Perhaps, this water feature tries to identify it's smooth fluid lines with water. But from the photo; it does not seem that nice looking. What some geomancers are concerned is the way it looks or rather portrays. If it seems to portray some unknown "spirits" or ghostly forms etc... then one should be safe and avoid such a water feature totally. Note: for this type of water feature... do watch where the spout finally lands "to"

Perhaps, this type of water feature tries to looks like a cave (Mount or mountain) and a water feature in the middle of it. This variant has the rolling ball effect... It is easy to maintain. Again, it looks like a variant of that "Aliens cocoon" theme...

This is a typical "waterfall" type of water feature. When installing such a water feature... DO WATCH where to water flows TO. We don't want the water to "accidentally" flow into our neighbours or out of our home....

These are additional photos of other types of water feature designs. Which are commonly sold commercially, today... This water feature has a rectangular solid based. Rectangle represents earth. While the circle represents metal. Perhaps, the designer was eyeing the Chinese Luopan when he designed this one. As a Chinese Loupan usually has a "bright red" rectangular earth plate or base; and in the middle is where the circular (metal) plate sits on. The Chinese Luopan also signifies "Heaven" circle centrepiece and "Earth" rectangular plate. This water feature spouts 360 degrees and relatively easy to "maintain" : little or no maintenance required. If one is not sure, what to get, may consider this one. But be careful; if it is placed to close to an open balcony without grilles; a child may inadvertently climb on it and end up becoming a superman or super person and fall off from it.

Usually, the two main components are looked at 6MS vs 9WS. 6 being Strong Metal and 9 being Strong Fire. Under the Five elements concept: http://www.geomancy.net/talknotes/talknotes.htm Under the destructive element or rather in this case, it should be known as "wealth creation": Fire melts metal to create wealth. As one school of thought also says: 3BS represents = Strong Wood; Wood supports fire, which melts Metal. It is acceptable to have YELLOW so that the entire "equation becomes a flow" where: Wood supports Fire, Fire supports Earth; and Earth supports Metal Here, Wood = 3BS; Fire = 9WS; Earth = Yellow and finally Metal = 6MS. The best or optimum flow is to add "water" (blue, black or grey) to make it a full 5 elements "flow". Too much metal given the above "equation" is not advantages as the chiming clock being metal would actually weaken the 9WS. The above is one way of looking at it.

In my opinion, this water feature reminds me of the various cocoon eggs in the movie: The Aliens.... What do you think?

A dragon figurine seats on top of a home's boundary wall.. perhaps to guard it....

No offense intended. If so, might be the first in the name of Fung Sway to do so. No prizes, thou.

You wrote: I am new to fengshui but i like to seek some advice from you about new house. 1. Is it appropriate for a property to have a protruding wall directly outside the bedroom door? If not, what can be done? In my opinion, quite a lot of "issues" has it's origins in common sense then Feng Shui. And because it is common sense, some may not see the association and then proclaim it to be related to (or in the name) of Feng Shui. For example; why common sense? Here, one must use some imagination: How often we see someone running or dashing out of a door (be it a room or even a bedroom). And instead of running into an open h, the child could not stop in time or the floor can be slippery and simply "smash" into or hurt himself/herself against this protruding wall. Because of what I had mentioned, ideally, isn't it better to haveclear space directly after we walkout of a door. In some instances, a protruding wall(depending on how much protrusion may make it more difficult to negotiate bringingin and out furniture e.g. during a move or replacing e.g. a solid frame bed; or for some; may have difficulty in bringing one of those huge massage chair. In Feng Shui; if I don't explain with the above; simply it is considered inauspicious to have a protruding wall, facing a door. and You also wrote: 2. There is a steep sloping road far behind the house . Does it have any implications on the family members? Frankly, for such things, I always feel; only the writer of such short two sentences knows what he/she is talking about. The rest of us is like: ???????????

From a Feng Shui point of view; ideally, it is best to avoid certain colour(s). For example, avoid bright yellow coloured mat. Contrary to some beliefs; some might say to also avoid bright (chilli) red or maroon. But (we being) Chinese should consider this the exception rather than the rule. For a Chinese, it can still be OK to have a red mat.

Hey! I look so adorable!..

The attached window design feature: Casement windows encased by a distinct rectangular `protruding' enclosed brick shape sloping design was popular in the early 1970's. Many semi-detached and bungalow homes both in Singapore and Malaysia feature such an iconic design. Slowly as many owners redesign or do A&A works, such designs are disappearing gradually. As often, such homes are considered relatively "new" i.e. 30 to 40 years old and not worth conserving, yet. From a Feng Shui point of view, it is a stable design as rectangle represents the earth element. While circle designs during that era (1970's are rare and least desirable for large window openings). Often, the top ledge because it is broader, there; is a haven for birds / birds nest. Thus perhaps thanks to such a design, many birds happily started a family there - once upon a time...

Please also note that the pillars holding up the roof : if it slices towards an opening such as a PES balcony sliding door(s) towards the living room or a bedroom; this is also considered as a poison arrow(s).

Two more Feng Shui friendly layouts. Of course, this development Treasure Trove does have a few stacks that have the stove directly opposite the wc.... but they are further apart then some other developments. Please see attachment: odd-one out.jpg

Treasure Trove at Punggol Central/Punggol plus point is that majority of the interior layout plans are Feng Shui friendly. The developer Sim Lian which started off as contractors : main or sub-con has for many years now; become developers themselves. In this example, you will notice that Bath 2's WC shares the wall with the study instead of the kitchen. If the WC did share the same wall; then most likely the WC pipes or WC may be directly on the opposite wall as the stove. Which was not taken into consideration in many of the recent launches by other developers. Here, since the WC shares the same wall as the study, it is highly unlikely that a bed be placed as shown in the illustration. And if so, can easily be corrected by mirroring the bed / add a partition on the opposite site etc...

1228HRS in Cantonese sounds like ?easier to be / get prosperous??

The Hiller condo also has it's fair share of various layout plans where the stove is directly opposite on the same wall as the sink...

In case a bed is placed in this family room; try to avoid placing it as shown in the attachment.

Fortunately, because of the location of the Master Bedroom door; the shared toilet door has to be on the side as shown in the attachment. And fortunately, because of this; the toilet bowl piping does not share the same wall as the kitchen wall. A blessing in disguise!

These are some considerations: 1. Where possible, the stove should not (be directly opposite) sharethe same wall as the toilet bowl.