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Dear Anon,

1. Yes, I know of some FS practitioners are selling them.

2. Frankly, the eight rod wind chime is a modern invention.

2.1 The reason why I call this a modern invention is because, the Chinese dialect group Cantonese, likes the phonetic sound of `8' or Fatt, or prospertiy.

2.2 Because of this connotation, the trend or fad for the eight rod wind chime started or originated from Hong Kong.

2.3 Locally, I believe some FS practitioners also `catch' on with this. Not so much of its proper use but rather, in my opinion, a profit element.

2.4 Imagine, the cost price of such items can be as low as a few dollars. (Especially if they are manufactured in bulk and with low labour costs in China).

2.5 These `Feng Shui' wind chimes are currently sold close to 100 percent or more profits.

2.6 Since, it has Eight rods, it has been touted as an auspicious number. And some FS practitioners may unfortunately take advantage of this by saying that it brings good luck. Thus, some even advise to place it e.g. on their main entrance door.

3. In my opinion, if one has the money, no problems.

4. Actually, 8 stands for weak earth under Flying Star Feng Shui. And, since this is weak earth, it is not as bad as 5 which is a strong bad earth.

5. Use it if one wants to. But, don't hope for any significant `wealth results'.

Excuses, Excuses and a load of rubbish....

For those who had bought it from a practitioner: may often get the advice:

5.1 please wait (but wait how long) or

5.2 perhaps the blame is that the wind chime one is using is `too small'.

or

5.3 It is unfortunate that it should be placed at the external door. But, this may not be appropriate since, it may get stolen.

5.4 One must becareful of too many practitioners who are too engrossed in `Man' (human luck) i.e. making some of us feel good after having purchased questionable items.

6. There are nowadays, lots (lots) of people who use the name of Feng Shui to sell commercial products.

We should take the cue from World Wild Life conservation: "If the buying stops, the killing (endangered animals) can!"

Warmest Regards,
Cecil

On 1/28/2003 11:52:00 AM, Anonymous wrote:
>Dear Master Cecil:
>
>I have read your comments on
>avoiding four metal rod wind
>chimes. Your recommendation
>is six metal rod wind chimes.
>
>I have a eight (round-shaped,
>uneven length) metal rod wind
>chime with wood roof and wood
>clangor.
>
>Is it a good one or a bad one?
>
>Where is the best place to
>hang it? I am a wood rabbit.
>My “gua” is earth 2 - kun. I
>am weak water. My death
>section is in the north and
>the disaster section is in the
>east. My house period is #7
>(1990).
>
>I appreciate your advice very
>much and thank you for sparing
>time to answer my questions.
>
>With Warmest Regards.