Most of us are familiar with our personal Life Kua number, which determines our auspicious and inauspicious directions based on our year of birth. But did you know that your house also has its own Kua?
The Eight Mansions School of Feng Shui emphasizes the importance of the house's Kua, which is derived from its sitting and facing direction. When analyzing a house's Feng Shui, the House Kua takes precedence over your Life Kua.
Distinguishing House Kua from Life Kua
If you only consider the Life Kua when practicing Eight Mansions Feng Shui, you may encounter difficulties when multiple family members belong to different Kua groups. What is auspicious for one person may be inauspicious for another.
Traditionally, the needs of the husband were prioritized, as he was considered the breadwinner. The front door and kitchen would be located in the husband's auspicious sector, while the bedroom would be in the wife's auspicious location. However, modern-day living with dual incomes has rendered this approach obsolete.
Furthermore, is it possible for a house to be favorable for one person but not the other? Are certain Kua groups doomed while others are not? In reality, happy couples and families often belong to different Kua groups, and negative Feng Shui impacts are rarely exclusive to a specific group.
The key to understanding this lies in the House Kua, which takes precedence when analyzing the Feng Shui of a home. For example, even if the bedroom is in the inauspicious sector based on the occupants' Life Kua, it can still be considered favorable if it is located in the House Kua's auspicious sector.
Finding Your Home's Facing Direction
To determine your home's Kua, you first need to find its facing direction, which may differ from the front door direction. For houses, the facing direction is generally the side that faces the street, while for apartments, it's the side where most Qi enters.
Using a compass, determine your home's facing direction, and refer to a reliable guide if necessary.
Your Home's Kua Based on the Eight Cardinal Directions
Each of the eight cardinal directions corresponds to a specific House Kua. Here's an overview:
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LI HOUSE: Facing North 337.5˚ - 22.5˚
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KUN HOUSE: Facing Northeast 22.5˚ - 67.5˚
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DUI HOUSE: Facing East 67.5˚ - 112.5˚
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QIAN HOUSE: Facing Southeast 112.5˚ - 157.5˚
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KAN HOUSE: Facing South 157.5˚ - 202.5˚
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GEN HOUSE: Facing Southwest 202.5˚ - 247.5˚
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ZHEN HOUSE: Facing West 247.5˚ - 292.5˚
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XUN HOUSE: Facing Northwest 292.5˚ - 337.5˚
The Power of Auspicious and Inauspicious Sectors
Each house has auspicious and inauspicious sectors, which determine the ideal locations for important areas such as the bedroom, front door, living room, and study areas. The kitchen, restrooms, and storage rooms are typically located in the inauspicious sectors.
To clarify, these sectors refer to locations within the house rather than specific directions. For example, if your home is facing South (Kan House), it would be favorable to have your bedroom in the Southeast section, known as the Sheng Qi area. Alternatively, the front door, living room, or study area in that area would also be beneficial.
Different rooms in different areas will yield different Feng Shui results, depending on your priorities. Whether it's romance, wealth, or health, the location of each room matters.
The Role of Life Kua
While the House Kua determines the overall Feng Shui of your home, you can use your Life Kua to fine-tune and adjust the Feng Shui of individual rooms. Think of it as a macro and micro Tai Chi - the house has its own Tai Chi, and each person has their mini-Tai Chi.
For example, if the inauspicious Jue Ming sector is where your bedroom is located according to the House Kua, consider the facing direction of the master bedroom door. If it aligns with the auspicious direction of one person, adjust the bed to face the auspicious direction of the other person.
Remember, the location of the bedroom, kitchen, and front door relative to the House Kua takes priority. Subsequently, utilize the Life Kua of the individual occupying that room to further enhance the Feng Shui.
Doubts and Different Schools of Feng Shui
It's worth noting that there are various schools of Feng Shui, including Eight Mansions, Black Hat, Xuan Kong Flying Stars, and many more. Some Feng Shui masters express doubts about the efficacy of Eight Mansions Feng Shui, citing reasons such as an imbalance in the number of people belonging to different Kua groups.
To delve deeper into the doubts surrounding Eight Mansions Feng Shui, refer to the end of this article on couples with opposite Kua groups.
In Conclusion
Practicing Eight Mansions Feng Shui requires discovering your House Kua and utilizing your Life Kua for adjustments as needed. However, the information provided here is merely an oversimplification. To fully harness the power of Feng Shui and achieve your goals in life, consider taking courses, seeking expert guidance, or consulting a qualified Feng Shui practitioner.
We'd love to hear about your experiences with Feng Shui based on your home's Kua. Share your stories in the comments below!