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Feng Shui Kua Numbers or Trigrams - What They Mean by Diana Garber, Feng Shui Consultant Intuitive Concepts The Kua number has to do with your birthdate, and indicates the natal star at the time of birth (example, 3 for Chen). In Chinese geomancy (classic Feng Shui, also known as compass school), the Kua number starts flying stars in motion (a numeric formula that floats numbers), and is used to determine your comfort level within a structure, your compatibility with others, impacts during a period of time, etc. A trigram is based on yin/yang (female/male) influences. These patterns of energy and their transformation are referenced in the Yijing, or Book of Changes. Eight trigrams are the fundamental building blocks for 64 hexagrams. Each express patterns of movement and change. Think of trigrams as similar to horoscope signs; as simple, but as complex. The Kua and trigram can identify personality traits; illness you may be prone to; elements and colors to have around you; healthy relationships to seek; good sleeping directions; directions (or areas) to avoid; and, very helpful information. It's important to note that the following information is generalized for the public. It does not take into account your personalized analysis (based on the moment of birth) that involves specific yin/yang energies; where you are in your life cycle, balance/imbalance of individual elements; etc. Determine Your Kua Number Lunar Calendar: The Kua number is based on the Chinese lunar calendar; therefore for those born before the 6th or 7th of February, deduct a year. Example, birth date is February 6th, 1950, calculate your Kua number as 1949. Female: K'an K'an types are of the water element, and have a one (1) Kua. They bring nourishment to others, and aid beauty (inside and out). An analogy for water is how we loose body and mental functions during dehydration. Water people are good communicators, persuasive, diplomatic, sensitive to the needs of others, and excellent negotiators. Display the water symbol for help with travel, health, and communication. Water belongs to the North (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue), and is fed by metal (gold, silver, copper, etc.). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. K'an types can experience malfunctions of the ear, kidneys, illness, and job problems when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is North (known as the home direction), or one of your good alternatives. Ken Ken types are of the earth element, and have a two (2) Kua. They are the essence of life beginning and returning. Earth people are loyal, practical, and persevering with an inner strength. They are the ones to turn to in a crisis. Display the earth symbol for help with agriculture, building, catering, pottery, personnel, and textiles. Small earth belongs to the NE (stone and earthenware; or the colors brown, beige, and yellow), and is fed by fire (fire; or red, pink or purple). These elements or colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Ken types can experience malfunctions of the hands and fingers when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is NE (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Chen Chen types are of the wood element, and have a three (3) Kua. They have the strength of a tree, and gentleness of a flower. Wood people are outgoing, energetic, artistic, and have a strong work ethic. Display the wood symbol for help with publishing, media, horticulture, and craftsmanship. Hard wood belongs to the East (living wood and plants; and the color green) and is fed by water (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Chen types can experience malfunctions of the feet, throat, and energy when out of balance. Also malfunctions can cause problems with children. The best sleeping direction is East (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Hsun Hsun types are of the wood element, and have a four (4) Kua. They have the strength of a tree, and gentleness of a flower. Wood people are outgoing, energetic, artistic, and have a strong work commitment. Display the wood symbol for help with publishing, media, horticulture, and craftsmanship. Soft wood (living wood and plants; and the color green) belongs to the SE and is fed by water (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Hsun types can experience malfunctions of thighs, hips and buttocks when out of balance. They tend to move around or travel a lot. The best sleeping direction is SE (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Center When a five (5) Kua appears, it is uniquely handled and represents the center (or sum of all). Similar to the tai chi symbol which has a speck of black yin in the white yang, and a speck of white yang in black yin, the center represents coexistence. A female that has a five Kua, takes on a male Ken trigram. A male that has a five Kua, takes on a female Kun trigram. Please refer to those trigram descriptions. The five Kua number does not change. Chien Chien types are of the metal element, and have a six (6) Kua. They are precious, and can be a thing of beauty or cut like the blade of a sword. Hard metal people are independent, usually have a leadership role, ambitious, single minded, and good organizers. Display the metal symbol for help with business, accounting, banking, mining, making jewelry, engineering, and metal equipment or appliances. Hard metal belongs to the NW (platinum, steel; or the colors gray or white), and is fed by earth (stone or earthenware; or beige, yellow, or brown). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Chien types can experience malfunctions of the head, lungs, male problems, and loneliness when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is NW (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Tui Tui types are of the metal element, and have a seven (7) Kua. They are precious, and can be a thing of beauty or cut like the blade of a sword. Soft metal people are independent, usually have a leadership role, ambitious, single minded, and good organizers. Display the metal symbol (below) for help with accounting, banking, mining, making jewelry, engineering, and metal equipment or appliances. Soft metal (gold, silver, copper) belongs to the West, and is fed by earth (stone or earthenware; or beige, yellow, or brown). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Tui types can experience malfunctions of the mouth, chest, and teeth when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is West (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Kun Kun types are of the earth element, and have an eight (8) Kua. They are the essence of life beginning and returning. Earth people are loyal, practical, and persevering with an inner strength. They are the ones to turn to in a crisis. Display the earth symbol for help with agriculture, building, catering, pottery, personnel, and textiles. Strong earth belongs to the SW (stone or earthenware; or colors beige, yellow, or brown), and is fed by fire (fire; or colors red, purple, or pink). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Kun types can experience malfunctions of the abdomen, stomach, and organ when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is SW (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Li Li types are of the fire element, and have a nine (9) Kua. They bring forth light, warmth and happiness. Fire people are leaders and need action. They inspire others to follow, are humorous, passionate and innovative. Display the fire symbol for help with marketing, chemicals, fashion, law, advertising, and public relations. Fire belongs to the South (fire; or colors red, purple, and pink), and is fed by wood (living wood or plants; or the color green. Use fire safely! These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around you. Fire types can experience malfunctions of the eyes, heart, and self esteem when out of balance. The best sleeping direction is South (known as the home direction) or one of your good alternatives. Diana Garber is a registered Feng Shui consultant with the American Feng Shui and International Feng Shui Institutes. Feng Shui is an intangible approach to energy collaboration and management, and can produce tangible results such as improved relationships, health, and abundance. Visit her website at www.intuitiveconcepts.com |