Ba Zhai · 八宅 · Kua 8
Kua 8 — The Mountain: Your Personal Feng Shui Directions
艮 · Gen · The Mountain. Grounded and still — thoughtful, self-contained, immovable once decided.
If your personal Kua is 8, you belong to the West Group (东四命 / 西四命). Your four auspicious directions — and four to soften — are fixed. Someone with Kua 1 gets a completely different map. This page is only for Kua 8.
Your four auspicious directions · 四吉位
| Star | Direction | Meaning | Practical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheng Qi (生氣) | Southwest · SW | Wealth & Vitality | Face this way when you work. Ideal for your main door, desk, and where you take action. |
| Tian Yi (天醫) | Northwest · NW | Health & Recovery | Best wall for your bed headboard. Supports rest, healing, and a nourishing kitchen. |
| Yan Nian (延年) | West · W | Love & Relationships | Face here in heartfelt conversations. Strengthens bonds and patience. |
| Fu Wei (伏位) | Northeast · NE | Stability & Focus | Calm grounding energy. Great for study, meditation, or steady deep work. |
Your four directions to soften · 四凶位
| Star | Direction | Meaning | Practical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huo Hai (禍害) | South · S | Minor Setbacks | Small frustrations gather here. Fine for a hallway or closet — not your bed. |
| Liu Sha (六煞) | East · E | Stress & Friction | Tension pools here. Avoid sleeping or working facing this direction. |
| Wu Gui (五鬼) | North · N | Conflict & Instability | Arguments and misplaced things. Best for storage or a bathroom. |
| Jue Ming (絕命) | Southeast · SE | Greatest Drain | Most draining direction. Never bed or desk — toilet or storage is fine. |
How to use your Kua 8 directions
For Kua 8, treat directions as action lines — not superstition, but where your body points when you sleep, work, and enter the home.
- Bed: Headboard on the Northwest wall (NW) — Tian Yi (天醫) supports recovery and deep sleep.
- Desk: Face Southwest (SW) when working — Sheng Qi (生氣) is your strongest wealth-and-action line.
- Main door: If you can choose, an entrance opening toward Southwest or Northeast (NE) welcomes supportive energy. Avoid aligning the door with Southeast (SE).
- Conversations: Face West (W) for relationship talks — Yan Nian (延年) softens friction.
Annual 2026 flying stars still matter: a personally lucky direction can host Five Yellow this year. Overlay both maps on Energy X-Ray or read the 2026 flying star forecast.
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FAQ
What is Kua 8 in feng shui?
Kua 8 is Gen · The Mountain (艮) in Ba Zhai feng shui — an West Group life gua. Your four lucky directions differ from other Kua numbers; this page lists yours specifically.
Is Kua 8 East or West Group?
Kua 8 belongs to the West Group (2, 6, 7, 8 share compatible directions). East Group Kuas use a different direction map.
Which direction should my bed face if I am Kua 8?
Headboard toward Northwest (NW) — your Tian Yi (天醫) health direction. Face Southwest (SW) when working at your desk for Sheng Qi (生氣) wealth energy.