Hi Cityhunter, what's the deal with the waking up between 1-5am? I used to have that problem before I moved. I had to get up at 4:45am but almost always woke up sooner, often from bad dreams and in cold sweat!

How do you feel about a gold fish "living"in the bathroom? No seriously! I mean it!

Thank you!

Hi, PetraVanilla  1am to 5am is basically the period most of us are asleep thus our physical self is recharging while our subconsciousness is awake - this is why those reflective surfaces near and/or around one's bed is bad.  Per experience, since I do audits and advises professionally, when someone wakes up for unknown reasons during the said time especially if its with 3am and 4am things are really bad for the subject.  Its time to bring out the big guns as most ordinary feng shui remedies will not work.

From 12am to 5am the presence of the those unseen forces are strong.  Especially on Tuesdays and Fridays and on periods when there's no light from the moon (New Moon period).  3am is the exact opposite that Jesus died on the cross.  This may be questioned and subject to many debates but take note that numbers that are present not only in the Bible but in other old books and teachings are the same.  

I'm no demonologist so I can't explain things fully.  Again, if one wakes up for no reason or after having a bad dream or can't sleep around the said period then something is introducing seriously negative chi to the subject(s).  Remember, feng shui states that our luck is made up of Divine Luck, Man Luck and Nature Luck.  The first and the last play heavily when we recharge our batteries.

Remedy for such would depend on the subject's willingness to cooperate and to what extent his options are.  It would also depend on the degree of his situation.  

This is why checking out a place and even an object is very important before one takes it even if its brand new.  Cleansing then blessing should be followed no matter how much clearance has been given over it - its better to be sure than to be sorry.



As for a goldfish in the bathroom this is the first time such a question has been asked to me.  My opinion on that would be depending on the layout and situation.

There are 3 types of protectors that one can use.  Take note of my advice to use plants.  This is the first level.  The next would be the use of animals where your goldfish fits in.  There is nothing wrong in using a goldfish as a protector against negative chi BUT I don't advise using such as it has a higher life than that of a plant.  However, if the demand could be justified then it'll be different.  Although it should be the black one and not the bright colored ones that be used.  Dogs are more effective as a means to protect oneself from harm.  Not only against robbers but also against effects of negative chi.  

Time and time again I've encountered cases wherein their pets died to save their master(s).  The requirement though is that there must be a bond between the animal and owner.

The last and most seriously forbidden yet effective deterrent against negative chi is Man.  Yes, Man.  Some old Chinese families here who are very well-to-do will be spotted with their homes lined up with poor folks living on the streets in shacks outside.  This is one of those rarely heard and even more rarely shared technique - the dark side of feng shui.

Such "sacrifices" is without question going to give you serious negative points in your karma but not a lot dwell on that aspect until its too late.  People who have been used as "sacrifices" will note that they will have miserable lives no matter how much effort they do not unless they move to a new location.  Obviously, the rich one will not tell them that but instead keep them around by giving them some "gifts" such as food or a bit of help every now and then.  



Still a student of Jyotish but what my late guru friend told me is that once past 4am it should be okay as that's when he does his mantras then (although there are spirits who usually bother him while he does this at his apartment).

Cityhunter, thanks for your info. Well I moved out of that house where I was living with my Ex. I had been sleeping a lot in the living room, head facing north most of the time, based on the fact that he didn't like to wake up when I had to go to work. Part of the reason why I could not stay with him was because he has untreated bi-polar tendencies, even though at times I wondered if there were bad spirits or negative energy around him. I felt better after trying to feng shui the house, but it didn't help on the relationship aspect and the fact that his anger changed his facial expression in a scary way. These days he's got a girlfriend who claims to be psychic and told him there were spirits of 2 people at the north end of his 5 acre property (the house is in the south end) that used to live around there and who were killed or murdered. But she also said that they were not going to come into the house because there was something about my Ex that kept them away. I thought it was very strange. I am very sensitive when it comes to energy changes, I successfully practice reiki for myself and friends and I have had premonitions before I got the call of my grandma having passed, before the bad Seattle earthquake in the 90s, both my kids gender and names when it was much too early to know, 9/11 and several occasions where I knew someone would call before they did, to name the most significant. I am a strong believer in God and Jesus and I pray a lot. I consider myself Christian and very spiritual, but I don't go to church.

My apartment now has the front door in the north, on the 2nd floor, the kitchen in the northwest, my kids room in the northeast, hallway in between, which enters into the living room behind the kitchen in the southwest. The bathroom is between the kids room and bedroom, opposite the kitchen breakfast bar. It has 2 doors I try to keep closed.  One facing the kitchen, like  said and one the open walk-in closet at the north end of my bedroom. My bedroom is in the southeast, my bed faces south, used to face east. I think I slept better when it was facing east, but my dreams are much more vivid since I faced my bed south. I have a baqua mirror at my bedroom window to deflect the poison arrow from a house antenna  from another home. I have crystals hanging in the living room and in the kitchen (the latter mainly to slow down chi in that narrow space). I have quite a few aquariums and fish in my place. Mostly because my bf works with aquariums. They are in the living room, bedroom (I know that is not recommended but I have not much of a choice at the moment, it will likely change, soon), one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom. Funny as it sounds, Sushiyoshi the goldfish was somewhat displaced into the bathroom and not supposed to be a cure. It was my first fish and he and I have a bond - he even does tricks for me - I don't want to sacrifice him! If I put an actual plant with him, will that sort of protect him? Oh and I have an African water frog I have to find a place for... where should I put him?

Also, my bf decided we should redecorate the living room and the couch moved from the west to the east. The TV which we don't use much ended up on the west kitchen counter, next to the microwave and a fish bowl. A desk went into the southeast corner and he moved my love/relationship corner I had established in the southwest corner before I met him to the west and his anole (lizard) tank in its place so the anoles get some sunlight. What meaning have lizards in feng shui, anyway? I am sorry I have so many questions, but I am so confused because everything seems out of balance now, my relationship seems to break, because I am finally starting to stand up for myself and my finances, while my finances seem to improve ever since. (Oh, I did place a "slow" turtle cure at the backend/balcony of my home, recently, 3 turtles facing away from the house to slow wealth from flowing out, which seems to help).

I hope you can give me some tips on what to change and what to keep... THANK YOU!!!

Hi, PetraVanilla  Feeling much chi from your message.  This usually happens when someone pours out their heart in what they write.  Also speaks that you have potential yet to be fully tapped - no wonder you are not only just able to "feel" these unseen ones (he he, for the lack of a better word I label them as "d'anothers" after a popular movie here) but also practice Reiki.

You have down pat the basics of feng shui thus can't input much else in that.  What you do need to add though to improve things is to address the limitations you are blessed with.  This is usually best discovered using chart readings and/or meditations.  

Ha ha.  Nice to note that you like animals and so too your boyfriend  That is good as people who are able to be kind to animals tend to be generally so too with people.  Makes great stress relievers too.   Yup, adding a plant to where your goldfish(es) are will help in protecting them.  Its just like chess.  The pawns get sacrificed first not unless you gamble with your officers.  

Fish especially those in aquariums are best kept outside or if they have to be inside they should be on the left side of the door - inside looking outside.  Feng shui states that if its on the right side of the door - again, inside looking outside - it will influence the father in the family to have extra-marital affairs (or another girlfriend in your case).  It may also influence the kids to defy their parents' advices and grow up to be irresponsible citizens.  

Thus, the problem then arises in your situation as your boyfriend works with aquariums and it'll surely be a heated debate if you ask those be situated elsewhere.  What you can do then is remedy it by using plants, making sure that the path leading to your main door has filters and cleanse your place as often as you could - minimum of once a week at least.

As for the frog, best to keep it as near the main door as much as possible and control it with a plant.  Just like the money frog it, your frog, will draw in all the chi that is in the area.  That is good if your neighbors are all well-to-do despite the economic crisis we are all in presently.  But, that is usually not applicable to most of us and again if you dispose of that frog your boyfriend might take offense.  Thus, to keep your relationship in order do what remedies that you could using basic feng shui - I'll give the ultimate remedy later.

For lizards, they are said to be similar to dragons.  You know that dragons cannot be displayed in a Dog's home thus if your sign is that of a Dog best to place them outside.  

Let's focus first on your ex- as this lesson will apply to your relationship now too.  Not sure how deep you are into the paranormal but here we have what we call "sabit" or riders in English.  These are either spirits, elementals or demons (yes, demons) who are attached to the subject and feed off on his life force or chi.  Think of them as energy and emotional leeches.  Some may have one but most have either 2 or 3 and sometimes even more.  I don't yet have the gift of seeing these like those who are gifted with such sight but they are said to come too in various forms.  Some are scary and some are said to look like even those Pokemon creatures.  

There is a strong probability that your ex- has such on him.  This is even more so if he has a lot of vices and is extremes in his changes of moods.  Have you tried using Reiki on him?  How was it?  Did something try to block you from successfully treating him or not?

Now, taking these lessons from your ex- and applying it to your present situation is very important.  As you can use the experience and knowledge you have now to improve your present relationship.

Your homework then is to first look back to the past events in your life.  Write down those good and bad moments and see if there is a cycle in things.  Then, highlight those that often appears may it be good and bad then check the sector using the Eight Mansions Formula.  Enhance or remedy depending on the situation.  Use Reiki not only on yourself to cleanse your chi but also those with you.

Lastly, strengthen further your connection to Him.  Its okay that you do not often go to Mass.  Ha ha.  I do that too as I don't like our priests here who tend to give political speeches instead of lessons to improve one's spirit and faith.  

As for the ultimate remedy, there should be an altar facing directly the main door.  It doesn't have to be a special one.  It could be a simple desk with your Bible on it where you would pray every morning and evening.  Take note that as its an altar it has to be regarded sacred thus you shouldn't allow anyone to place their cellular phone or such on it while its being charged.

Almost forgot, for the plant in your bedroom make sure it has to be the one with fat broad leaves not the spiky or thin ones as that would make both of you "hyper."

Do update me on your developments and if you have questions still  Ha ha.  Need to post a bit more to activate the program given here.  Getting tired of doing things by the long hand method already :P

Cityhunter, LOL on the lizards, I have 2 dragons (my daughter an me) a monkey (my bf) and a goat (my son) here, no dogs... and 5 lizards =). The lizards are in the southwest, south being associated with fire. May that be the reason why I have become quite forceful in my home and relationship in the last few days? unfortunately that didn't help the relationship. My bf and I have not talked much since we made the changes and after a fight about finances.

My kitchen fish are to the left of the door and some on the right, almost aligned with the front door but shielded by a corner. I have a little rooster statue facing the front door to avoid infidelity.

I will get some plants asap. I have an unused plant hook almost above the lizards, might that help with anything?

I think I'll put the frog on the kitchen counter closest to the front door. That way the kids get to see it more and it's the best I can do.

An altar facing the front door is pretty much impossible, but I have a cross hanging in the side of the hallway. Is that ok?

Also explain the 8 mansions formula to me, please, as I am unfamiliar with that. Thank you