Viewers' Digest: Wei Wei Bring You HUAT Long Long! | 薇薇带你旺久久! (Ep7 -- The Lotus Black Inkstone)

1st May 2021, the topic on "Wei Wei Bring You HUAT Long Long 薇薇带你旺久久", was on the Duanxi Clear Waters Black Inkstone 端溪静水砚台, also known simply as black inkstone 黑砚.

Host Wei Wei invited two amazing and HUAT friends to join her. Do you know who they are?

 

They are...父子档 father and son, Mark and Yi Jie!!

 

 

Mark and family have two black inkstones. They got their 1st inkstone in 2020 and the 2nd one just this year.

 

2020 was the year when Yi Jie just started Secondary 1, for sure, a huge change from primary school for him. After placing the black inkstone, Yi Jie diligently mediated with it (will be covering this later). Miraculously, his first year in Secondary school was very smooth, probably as smooth as a Lao Keng 老坑 (highest grade!) black inkstone, and he managed to score good grades for all his subjects!

And recently, Yi Jie just completed his piano exam. He meditated with both black inkstones and managed to overcome new challenges that arose due to the COVID situation.

Mark's life also improved tremendously after placing the black inkstones! Mark regularly meditated with his black inkstones, wanting to achieve greater heights in life. Last year, Mark was promoted from a contract staff to a permanent staff! Furthermore, Mark's promotion occurred during the Circuit Breaker, a period of time when huge number of Singaporeans faced many difficulties in their career. The Black Inkstone indeed helped Mark to reach new heights in his career!  

Moreover, just last month, Mark was headhunted and changed jobs, getting a much higher pay!!

But what is so special about this black inkstone? Well, the inkstone has fengshui power, helping to boost your literati (旺文昌), smoothen verbal conflicts (化口舌) and resolve legal conflicts (化官非).

The raw material, which is called Duan 端, is rare and powerful. Comes from the Duan River 端溪, hence the name, is the best of the inkstone, and has the unique ability for ink to evaporate slower during summer and less easy to freeze during winter. We only sell 端 category inkstones because it is the highest quality, and at Lotus on Water, we believe in giving the best for all clients.

During LIVE, we discussed about the 4 categories of Lotus on Water 端 inkstones. YES! 端 inkstones are further classified into subgroups.

The 4 categories are (ranked according to quality, starting from the best):

1. Lao Keng (老坑)

2. Keng Zai (坑仔)

3. Ma Zi (麻子)

4. Mei Hua (梅花)

 

When choosing your black inkstone, you might wonder, what should I look out for when choosing the right one? Well, there 3 things you should look out for.
 

1) How SMOOTH is it?

Usually, the smoother the black inkstone, the better. You can pour some water on the inkstone to better feel its smoothness.

2) "Skin" of the Earth

On the black inkstone, there are might be small patches that are rough, like the skin of stones or rocks. The presence of the skin of the earth shows that this black inkstone is carved from a source that's very close to the earths, which means stronger energy!

 

Yi Jie showing the skin of the earth to the audience

  

3) Eyes

In Chinese, we call these 眼、睛、晕.

On the black inkstone, there might be little dots on it. These are the "眼 eyes". In the centre of the eye, if there is a little red concentration, that's the "睛 pupil". And on the edge, bluish in hue, that's the "晕 aura". These eyes, other than a testament to the quality of the black inkstone, also symbolize the power for you to look far and capture opportunities.

 

Numerous Eyes on this powerful black inkstone

 

At the start of LIVE, Wei Wei, Mark and Yi Jie showcased a majestic black inkstone called 龙舞天庭. That is actually one of the greatest treasures Lotus on Water has. Not only it is super grand, but also big enough for a full grown adult to sit on it!

 

This mega black inkstone has an interesting story behind it. When the huge inkstone arrived outside the gallery, 10 strong men were called upon to carry the inkstone into the gallery. However, the men couldn't lift it, because the delivery men mistook the weight of the black inkstone as 250kg, instead of 1250kg!

 

The delivery team and Lotus advisors were in a dilemma, either to send the inkstone back to customs, or use heavy machinery to carry the giant treasure into the galleries. In the end, we decided on the latter.

That day, it was raining heavily, which made the whole issue much more complex and difficult. Bracing the storm, they moved the mega black inkstone. Once the black inkstone touched the gallery floor, the rain stopped immediately.

 

As if the heavenly conflicts were resolved, and smoothened, with the mega black inkstone in place.

 

On this 龙舞天庭, there are 9 NINE dragons.

There are 9 dragons carved into the inkstone, can you see them?

 

"9" is the strongest yang number, and dragons represent status and power, bringing the entire Lotus Family more prosperity!

 

A lot of skill was required to carve such a fine dragon. Beautiful!

 

龙舞天庭 also bears the skin of the earth, has many "eyes", and is amazingly smooth. Truly a class above all!

 

I hope that after reading this post, all of us can better understand the Lotus black inkstone. 

 

Stay tuned as more recaps of "薇薇带你旺久久" be coming soon!

-- Yi Jie
Follower and Intern of Lotus on Water

“Tricked” to Leap of Faith

My hubby “tricked” one evening in Jul 2018, suppose to bring me for dinner and we ended up in Lotus On Water. 

 

4 grand galleries and I was wondering what kind of food they serve. When I walked in, it is all Jadeite, not food! Hmm…I met Mr. Kan, young & intelligent looking man, and I was wondering is he aged enough to be an expert Feng Shui master? He went through the Feng Shui for my family. I was shown the Ammonite Jadeite and honestly the price caught me by surprise. 

 

Fast forward, I took the Leap of Faith with Lotus On Water and started my 1^st Ammonite Jadeite…. and there was no return….2^nd item  was the Crystal Mountain, 山管人丁,水管財, …3^rd item was my Cabochon ring…4^th item was DuanXi White Ink Stone…

 

Why so many items within 3 years? After my 1^st Jadeite, somehow obstacles disappeared… with the Crystal Mountain placed, overall family relationship enhanced. With the Cabochon ring and the placement of White Ink Stone, 一白遮三丑, @ favorable direction, risk was turned into opportunities. 

 

My family members meditate on the White Ink Stone. We treat it as a wishing well and wishes came true indeed! 

 

We are a firmed believer of Feng Shui as 一命，二运，三风水. 

We were on the hunt for a reputable fengshui master then in 2018 and we found Lotus On Water. 

 

I must thank my hubby for “tricking” me that lead me to Mr. Kan, an industry expert indeed. More importantly, everyone in the family benefited from the Feng Shui from Lotus On Water.

 

 

 

-- Wei Wei,  10 September 2020

Black Inkstone Also Can Be Very "Atas"

 

Most people would think White Inkstone 御用白端 is the much more expensive one. Well, just to let black inkstones feel a bit better, there are also pretty expensive black Duan inkstones 端溪静水砚台.

Exquisite in terms of grade, generous in terms of size, abundant in terms of inclusions and special features, and definitely smoother than a baby's cheek.

 

I placed my favorite top grade 老坑 Laokeng black inkstone (still available!) next to them so we can roughly get the difference in size.

 

This is of the 麻子 Mazi grade. 麻子 Mazi is just two grades after Laokeng, and this piece has many "live" eyes (see the round things with a red speck in the center?); those are super valuable features that they regard highly in auction houses. The reddish "skin" (remnants of the raw boulder) is decorated as the leaf of grapes.

Price: 88,868SGD

 

This is of the Laokeng grade. In fact, top tier of Laokeng grade. Those who have touched it before will never forget how smooth it is. So smooth, as if all your troubles and obstacles shall slip away. One obvious feature, is the plentiful of golden threads, intertwined like veins and blood vessels, giving life to this magical piece of black Duan inkstone. The favorite of mine, the smaller Laokeng black inkstone, is from the same source.

Price: 138,868SGD

Now you know, black Duan inkstones can also be very atas.

 

Because your kids' grades are worth it. Because harmony is worth it. 

-- Kan, Executive Director

How about a HUAT package for this HBL period?

BRACE YOURSELF -- HBL begins.

Home-Based Learning. When your kids spend a month with you when schools close. For a month. Who doesn't love another acronym?

I propose to you a HBL package. Who doesn't love a good package/starter-pack, especially in such unique times?

Something for you, something for your kid, something for your house.

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Here's the Lotus jadeite for your kid: the Lotus jadeite bamboo

A classic choice for students (and those looking for jobs or a better career) since the founding of the gallery. For good grades, for promotion, for progression.

 

Of course, your kid has to wear the Lotus jadeite bamboo of the auspicious elements/colors.

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Here's the Lotus jadeite for YOU: the Lotus jadeite Qilin 麒麟

For parents, especially mothers. They say, Confucius 孔子's mother dreamt of a Qilin before becoming pregnant with Confucius, who turned out to be the greatest sage in Chinese history, ever.

When you are with the jadeite Qilin pendant of your favorable element/color, you attract more benefactors, your luck shall influence your kids too, bringing them literati and progress.

May you have scholarly children.

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Here's what to have for your home's fengshui: Duanxi Clear Waters Black Inkstone 端溪静水砚台

Now, first, having the black inkstone at the specific spot, boosts literati and good studies, which is important. It's not just any black inkstone. It has to be Duan inkstone 端砚. I have written about this several times. Duan inkstone is the top category of inkstones, recognized since Song dynasty 宋代. Many people who are selling inkstones have no idea what they are talking about, they might be saying "Duan inkstone 端砚", but they have no idea of what's "Duan 端" or "inkstone 砚".

 

ALSO, it smoothens conflicts. Which in this period, when everyone is stuck at home, is VERY IMPORTANT.

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Here's what else to have for your home's fengshui, or for yourself: Lotus sandalwood beads/pendant 檀香念珠/牌

Sandalwood activates the literati star (studying, good grades, promotion...). Be it pendant or beads, you can either hang it at the spot we advise, or you wear it. The scent from your Lotus sandalwood shall influence your children, who in this period of HBL, should be right beside you...

 

BTW, did I mention, sandalwood also prospers your indirect wealth.

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Have that extra boost this unique season. Get that extra edge, for yourself and your children.

Speak to your Lotus advisor today: http://bit.ly/lotusjadeite 

Prosperity with Elegance, Lotus on Water.

RECAP(2): White Inkstone and Mountain (AGAIN!) in 2019

Just the weekend passed, we had out second session of Annual Fengshui Talk. And we talked about another set of yin and yang.

Previously, in our first session, we talked about warding off illness/accidents/mishaps and enhancing direct wealth (READ HERE). If you haven't settled this, better do it soonest!

Now, we are talking about human relationships. And it sounds huge, I know.

Specifically, I am talking about conflicts (malefactors) and benefactors.

Maybe, you would look lightly upon "conflicts". But let me elucidate. Conflicts for 2019 己亥年 (Earth-Pig year) start from verbal conflict 口舌煞. I suppose in this age, it would include anything from arguments on WhatsApp and email, and bickering on social media platforms. If left unchecked, there's potential for such conflicts to "upgrade" into legal matters 官非煞.

If you work for the government/civil service, or have to deal with the government in your course of work/business, this is one conflict that you must really tackle.

 

How? Place the Duanxi Clear Waters Black Inkstone 端溪静水砚台. We spoke much about the qualities, standards and rarity of our Black Duan Inkstones. Here's an informative article, and an episode specifically on it. In fact, I spoke about the same thing two years ago, READ HERE. 

 

So if you have already bought your Black Duan Inkstones previously, you just need to shift them to their new spots for 2019. You would find that we are using and recommending pretty much the same earthly treasures every year. There is a strong consistency. In fact, nearly all of the Lotus collections and remedies have a long history, culture and heritage, and can be found in auction houses. We only dare to offer fengshui solutions that have withstood the test of time. Every now and then, there might be "newly-discovered" and "fashionable" lucky charms in the market. But we rather stick to the conventional, and not subject our clients' future and fortune to fad and chance.

As like how we can positively counter illness/accidents/mishaps with agarwood and crystal mountain, we can subdue conflicts better, heck, even winning the conflicts and negotiations, by enhancing our annual benefactor luck.

 

How? Place the Lotus Imperial White Inkstone 御用白端. You should be familiar with the White Inkstone. White Inkstone is 10 times rarer than it's black counterpart. I too spoke about this last year, and here's an episode specifically on it.

 

The beautiful thing about White Inkstone is that it prospers your benefactors, authority and victory power. Some people do fengshui weirdly out there, aiming for mediocrity. Strange. Why waste your life. At Lotus on Water, we rather make our lives count. Greatness, or nothing.

And having the White Inkstone is a very efficient move. When you have the White Inkstone, you don't really need to defend against conflicts with the Black Duan Inkstones. Imagine, when there is light, darkness is chased away.

 

And very limited White Inkstone available every year, better seize your favorite ones, fast.

During the second session, I also encouraged all to get BIG FENGSHUI done up. And that is, place your crystal mountain and water feature.

 

Your mountain and water are actually the foundations to your annual fengshui. And your crystal mountain is the one that takes care of "human-related luck 人丁". Which means, good health, benefactors, good relationships. These are the exact aspects that we are countering on the annual fengshui level! And your crystal mountain helps, a lot.

 

In fact, only when you have your mountain and water done up, would I really consider your house as fengshui-ed. So please work on the fundamentals, work on the long-term solutions.

There will be a third session. I will be doing that in early January. I have 2 more important stars to cover, and a summary of application. Before that: Winter Solstice Celebration on 22 December.

HUAT ON. 

-- Kan, Executive Director

RECAP ON TALK 3: Be Assertive, Have Your Imperial White Inkstone In Place

And so, we have concluded the 3 sessions of Annual Fengshui talk. I am really touched by your support, faith, and turnout -- we accommodated more seats, still fuller than full-house!

But, that is just the beginning, right?

In the 3rd and final session, we talked about another set of 一白遮三丑 (one white covers three ugliness) -- when you enhance one area of auspiciousness, three sectors of bad energies are suppressed. We covered the first set in our second session: pumping up our annual wealth lucks (both direct and indirect) to counter crisis, accidents, illness; using agarwood and sandalwood to attract prosperity to us, absorb negativity and convert them into opportunities. We have a recap here.

There are 三煞 "3 Sha" (in general, we can understand as conflicts) in 2017 (丁酉). Ranging from mere verbal conflict to unwanted fame, even to legal conflicts. I emphasized in the last session: the intensity of these 煞, whether they impact you positively or terribly negatively, really depends on you. Whether you are going to smoothen the impact, tackle it, convert it, or ignore it. 

Yes, we can smoothen the impact of such conflicts. Just place the Duanxi Clear Waters Black Inkstone 端溪静水黑砚台 at prescribed locations.

Many are already aware, the Duan category of black inkstone is the top grade of inkstones (from Song Dyansty to recognized auction houses today) -- as like other Lotus collections, we always go for the top order of things, right? -- it has the subtle power of "冬暖夏凉" (warm in winter, cooling in summer), a good agent to appease arguments and fights.

So this is one action that you can take. And since there are 3 areas of conflicts, if you want to defend against all 3 spots, place 3 Duanxi Clear Waters Black Inkstones.

3?? Ok, hold that thought. 

I also urged you, in my last session, to face such potential conflicts with courage, to embrace them. We have to admit that certain conflicts are necessary. Without potential conflicts, there won't be talks, there won't be negotiations and discussions. All is but silent. Bad news for people in business. Bad news for employees too. There won't be even talks about your promotion. Just still as water. 

The key thing is to emerge victorious from such imminent conflicts and negotiations. That's when your 一白遮三丑 comes in. Instead of defending, be assertive. Use your Imperial White Inkstone to up your status, power, benefactors, and subdue the negativity that might emerge from the conflicts.

We spoke about the Imperial White Inkstone for years, despite we might only be able to harvest less than 10 pieces every year. Here: http://lotusonwater.blogspot.sg/2014/10/exquisite-lotus-collection-sold-to.html 

And we did MANY episodes on the Imperial White Inkstone before:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMWHTDGlC8Q&list=PLAga51AM1ga0i-YRuLd7slr3waJD1811l

Much has been said about the rarity and power of the Imperial White Inkstone, and there is still much to revere about it (do refer to the notes given out during the sessions).
 
But just as a recap, know this: with one Imperial White Inkstone, while you are covering the conflicts from 3 sides, you are also boosting your benefactor and victory power. 

This is why we keep emphasizing 一白遮三丑. It is an efficient way to get your annual fengshui done up. You secure the key positions, while they minimize the negative interference, you are benefiting and prospering as well. 

And this is also a way of life -- I did say before, the Lotus prosperity is about having Lotus collections, and also making prosperous decisions at every possible turn. Instead of choosing to be neutral or not-that-bad, go for victory, go for prosperity. 

Here's a summary of the 3 sessions that we had, coming from this perspective:

1. Leverage on your big cycle of fengshui, we need all the boost we can get for 2017.
2. Agarwood is the necessity. You need it to boost your wealth luck, and to absorb and convert. If you have agarwood, boost it with your sandalwood. You are overcoming the intrusion of the evil brothers of crisis star and illness star.
3. Be assertive. To defend is good. But not good enough. Have your Imperial White Inkstone to boost your benefactors and victorious power.

So this is yet another beginning. Remember to fix your appointment with us to go through your floorplans to see how we can appropriate these annual remedies for your 2017. 

Let's make your 2017 a game-changing and prosperous one. Huat on. 

-- Kan Ying Loong, Executive Director