The Role of the Kua Number in Feng Shui & Numerology
The Eight Mansions (BaZhai) system of Classical Feng Shui assigns every human being a personal energy number based on universal magnetic polarities. While Western numerology analyzes internal character and life lessons, the Kua number guides how you interact with physical three-dimensional space.
Aligning your bed headboard, study desk, and meditation chair toward your auspicious directions allows the environmental magnetic current (Qi) to recharge your vital energy rather than draining it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Kua number in numerology and Feng Shui?
The Kua number (also known as the Gua number or Ming Gua) is an essential concept in Classical Eight Mansions (BaZhai) Feng Shui and Chinese numerology. Derived from your solar birth year and gender, your Kua number reveals your energetic alignment with the Earth’s magnetic field and identifies your four most auspicious compass directions.
What is the difference between East Group and West Group Kua numbers?
People with Kua numbers 1, 3, 4, or 9 belong to the East Group, and their favorable directions are East, Southeast, South, and North. People with Kua numbers 2, 6, 7, or 8 belong to the West Group, and their favorable directions are West, Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast.
What are the four auspicious Kua directions?
The four auspicious directions are: 1. Sheng Qi (Success, Wealth & High Energy), 2. Tian Yi (Heavenly Doctor: Health & Vitality), 3. Yan Nian (Longevity & Romantic Harmony), and 4. Fu Wei (Stability, Focus & Personal Growth).
How does the Kua number connect to the Lo Shu Grid?
The Kua number is directly mapped to the 3x3 Lo Shu Magic Square and the Eight Trigrams (Bagua) of the I Ching. Understanding your Kua number complements your Lo Shu Grid analysis by showing you how to orient your desk, bed, and front door to harness beneficial qi.