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Kua 8 Kitchen — Nourishing Northwest Energy

Core placement advice

For Kua 8, nourishment aligns with Tian Yi (天醫) toward Northwest (NW). When you can choose stove or prep orientation, your body faces Northwest while cooking — Tian Yi feeds the household's health line. Kua 8's kitchen bearing is Northwest; Kua 6's is Northeast — do not copy a friend's layout.

Store knives and cleavers closed, not displayed toward Southeast (SE). If counters are fixed, activate Northwest with herbs, good light, and clean surfaces. Never prep for long periods facing Southeast — Jue Ming (絕命) turns nourishment into drain for this Kua.

Fixed galley? Place the cutting board and main prep zone on the Northwest run; keep trash and clutter on Northeast (NE) if needed.

Your Kua 8 direction map

• Sheng Qi (生氣): Southwest (SW) — wealth & action
• Tian Yi (天醫): Northwest (NW) — health & recovery
• Yan Nian (延年): West (W) — relationships
• Fu Wei (伏位): Northeast (NE) — stability
• Jue Ming (絕命): Southeast (SE) — avoid for bed/desk/sofa

Directions to avoid

Southeast (SE) carries Jue Ming (絕命) for Kua 8 — the most draining bearing in your personal map. Long exposure here in the kitchen affects sleep quality, income focus, or household tension depending on room use. Toilet, closet, or utility placement on Southeast is fine; active body alignment is not.

In 2026, Southeast also hosts star 1 (One White) — double reason to keep beds, desks, and sofas off this axis when you can.

2026 overlay on your best direction

Your best bearing Northwest (NW) hosts annual star 3 (Three Jade / 三碧) in 2026. Three Jade (三碧) brings noise and friction — warm lighting and fewer electronics on this wall; usable for short sessions.

Overlay annual and personal maps on Energy X-Ray or read the full 2026 forecast.

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Parent chart: Kua 8 direction map · wealth corner guide

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