I understand that South is no good for year 2002 and the Grand Duke should not be disturbed, the problem is that we just got a house which is facing south and it is an old house which need to be renovated before moving in, what should I do ?
Thank you.

Dear Anon,
Please note that under the Grand Duke concept, some of the recommendations that I am about to give have more to do with (beliefs) and some may say that they are `superstitions'.
Therefore, it is on the onus of anyone reading it to either `pick' up on some of these `beliefs' or if one is not agreeable, then, please skip any or all of the recommendations.
You can still do renovations to the house.
1. Since you have just bought the house, it would imply that you have not moved in yet. This is in my opinion, particuarly good. Here, can still do the renovations:
For the Chinese, normally a date is selected prior to the renovation. (not compulsory thou).
Not to move in yet.
Since the renovation is being done by contractors for the whole house, this is generally fine as you would not have moved in yet. Thus, one can then say that you have yet to `offend' the Grand Duke.
After the renovations, choose an auspicious date to move into the home.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 12/20/2001 12:31:00 PM, Anonymous wrote:
I understand that South is no
good for year 2002 and the
Grand Duke should not be
disturbed, the problem is that
we just got a house which is
facing south and it is an old
house which need to be
renovated before moving in,
what should I do ?
Thank you.