Have you ever heard of the Feng Shui Bagua Map? It's a powerful tool used to apply basic Feng Shui principles to your home, office, or retail store. The Bagua Map helps you understand the metaphysical science behind Feng Shui by exploring the meanings behind the 8 trigrams. Yes, "bagua" literally translates to "8 trigrams" in Chinese.
But the Bagua Map doesn't stop there. It also incorporates the sequence of flying stars in Feng Shui, which adds another layer of significance to applying the map on a house. Additionally, the Bagua Map takes into account the implications and relationships of the 5 elements - earth, fire, water, metal, and wood.
Now, let's explore the three most common ways to superimpose the Feng Shui Bagua Map onto a house.
Classical Compass Method
The classical compass method involves placing a 360° compass on top of the house's floor plan. It should be aligned with the directions in which the property is sitting and facing. This method allows you to determine the energy sectors of your house, even if they take up portions of different rooms. Take a look at the image below for a better understanding.
Feng Shui Bagua Map - Classical Compass Method
Classical Grid Method
The classical grid method is similar to the compass method, but instead of a circular compass, it uses a grid of 9 equal squares. This method takes the center into account, which allows you to enhance the energy present in this area. See the image below for a visual representation.
Feng Shui Bagua Map - Classical Grid Method
BTB Bagua Method
The BTB Bagua method, also known as Black Sect Tantric Buddhism or Black Hat Feng Shui, is another way to apply the Bagua Map. In this method, the map is overlayed onto a floor plan based on the location of the main door. The back of the front door is aligned with the bottom grids of the Bagua Map. Take a look at the image below to see the BTB Bagua Map incorporated into a house.
Feng Shui Bagua Map - BTB Bagua Method
It's important to note that the BTB Bagua method is unique and stands on its own. It doesn't align with other Feng Shui schools of thought like flying stars, 8 mansions, or landform. So, some of the concepts might contradict what you've learned from other schools. However, it is widely used due to its popularity.
Now that you understand the different methods of applying the Feng Shui Bagua Map, let's explore how to enhance each sector.
Enhancing the Sectors
Different sections of a house symbolize different aspects of life. To supercharge specific sections, you'll need to apply different methods of enhancement. Let's take a closer look at each sector.
Kun - Love and Relationships
The SW sector represents love, marriage, relationships, and the matriarch or mother in the household. As this is an earth element sector, you can activate it with red or pink objects, furniture, and fittings. Red is symbolic of fire, which strengthens earth. Displaying items in pairs, such as mandarin ducks or swans, can also enhance this area. Earth tones or colors like yellow and orange can emphasize the importance of Kun in this section.
Tui - Children and Fruition
The Tui sector at W represents joy with children, legacy, and seeing things come to fruition. It also pertains to the youngest daughter or young females. Since this area represents metal, you can enhance it with earth or metal-related colors and display objects. For example, a wind chime with 7 metal rods can vitalize this area while signifying the number 7 associated with the trigram. Motivational paintings or pictures can also be suitable for this sector.
Chien - Friends and Vitality
The NW sector, represented by the Chien trigram, symbolizes the patriarch of the household, male seniors, and luck with people, mentors, and partners. Hanging pictures of people you respect in this area can help improve luck in relationships. Similar to the Tui sector, you can use metal wind chimes with 6 rods to galvanize this area.
Kan - Career
The N sector, known as Kan, is associated with wealth and career. It denotes the middle son and requires careful consideration due to its association with adversity when used incorrectly. To enhance this area with water elements, you can place water features or aquariums here. If that's not possible, consider situating paintings of calm water on the wall. Metal objects, which give birth to water elements, can also have a presence in this sector. If the main door of the house is in this area, it can result in constant cash flow, reflecting residents' careers.
Ken - Inner Strength and Self-Reflection
The NE sector, represented by the Ken trigram, signifies solitude, calm strength, and academic achievements. It represents young men and the youngest son. With its earth energy base, you can enhance this sector with furnishings and monuments representative of fire or earth. Libraries and symbols of academic achievement, like a globe, can also be displayed in this area.
Chen - Health and Harmony
The E sector, known as Chen, is a space to keep in check rather than enhance due to its unpredictable behavior. It represents health and harmony but can also bring disharmony if left unattended. Because it has a wood elemental base, you can use wood and water to energize it if needed. To exhaust this sector, you can use fire subtly. Since fire is hazardous, it's best to be cautious. Chen represents the eldest son.
Sun - Prosperity and Money
The SE sector, represented by the Sun trigram, signifies prosperity, wealth, passion, expression, and intensity. It's also associated with the eldest daughter. As this sector has a wood elemental base, you can stimulate it with water or wood-related objects. For example, placing an indoor money plant here can bring prosperity. Items related to wealth, like a Feng Shui wealth vase or ancient Chinese coin replicas, can also be ideal.
Li - Status and Recognition
The S sector, known as Li, represents status and recognition. If you desire a promotion, more recognition at work, or an upgrade in social status, this is the sector to enhance. It represents the middle daughter. As this area is associated with fire, you can enhance it with furniture and decorations related to fire and wood. Colors like red, purple, and green work well here. Displaying trophies, framed professional certificates, and symbols of success can also help enhance this area.
It's important to note that while applying the Western Feng Shui Bagua Map is common, it has limitations. It doesn't take into account directions and time dimensions, making it less dynamic compared to other schools of thought. To delve into the energy sectors of your space in more detail, it's recommended to incorporate a basic knowledge of flying stars Feng Shui and its 9 stars. This can give you a deeper understanding of your space and how to harness its energy effectively.
So, if you feel that the energy in your house is "off" after applying the BTB Bagua, try measuring the directions of your house and align the Feng Shui Bagua Map accordingly. This simple tweak can have drastic effects on the energy flow in your space.
Remember, creating harmony and balance in your home is essential for overall well-being. By applying the Feng Shui Bagua Map and enhancing each sector, you can invite positive energy, prosperity, and vitality into your life.
