Kua Number Calculator

Understanding Your Results

Your Kua number (卦數), also known as Ming Gua, is a fundamental concept in feng shui that reveals your personal energy pattern. Based on your birth year and gender, it determines your favorable and unfavorable directions for various life activities.

The Kua number system divides people into two groups - East Group and West Group - each with four favorable and four unfavorable directions. Understanding your Kua number helps you:

• Position your bed, desk, and stove optimally
• Choose the best facing direction for important activities
• Select favorable locations for your home or office
• Enhance specific areas of your life through directional energy

How to Calculate Your Kua Number

For Males Born Before 2000:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year
2. If the result is two digits, add them together again
3. Subtract from 10

Example: Born 1985 → 8+5=13 → 1+3=4 → 10-4=6 (Kua 6)

For Males Born After 2000:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year
2. If the result is two digits, add them together again
3. Subtract from 9

Example: Born 2005 → 0+5=5 → 9-5=4 (Kua 4)

For Females Born Before 2000:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year
2. If the result is two digits, add them together again
3. Add 5
4. If the result is two digits, add them together again

Example: Born 1990 → 9+0=9 → 9+5=14 → 1+4=5 (Kua 5→8)

For Females Born After 2000:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year
2. If the result is two digits, add them together again
3. Add 6
4. If the result is two digits, add them together again

Example: Born 2003 → 0+3=3 → 3+6=9 (Kua 9)

Note: Kua 5 doesn't exist. Males with Kua 5 become Kua 2, females become Kua 8.

East Group vs West Group

Your Four Favorable Directions

Sheng Chi (生氣) - Success Direction

Your most powerful direction for career advancement, wealth, and overall success. Face this direction during important meetings, negotiations, or when working on significant projects.

Tian Yi (天醫) - Health Direction

The direction for health, healing, and recovery. Position your bed with your head pointing to this direction for better health and restful sleep.

Yan Nian (延年) - Love Direction

Enhances relationships, marriage, and family harmony. Face this direction during dates or important family discussions. Singles can activate this sector to attract romance.

Fu Wei (伏位) - Personal Growth Direction

Promotes stability, personal development, and clear thinking. Ideal for studying, meditation, or making important decisions.

Your Four Unfavorable Directions

Ho Hai (禍害) - Bad Luck

Minor obstacles and frustrations. Avoid facing this direction during important activities.

Wu Gui (五鬼) - Five Ghosts

Relationship problems and miscommunication. Can cause arguments and misunderstandings.

Liu Sha (六煞) - Six Killings

Legal issues, scandals, and losses. Avoid this direction for business dealings.

Jue Ming (絕命) - Total Loss

Your worst direction, associated with major setbacks and disasters. Never sleep or work facing this direction.

Practical Applications

Bedroom

Position your bed so your head points to your Tian Yi (health) direction while sleeping. If that's not possible, use any of your other favorable directions.

Work Desk

Face your Sheng Chi (success) direction while working for enhanced productivity and career advancement. This is especially important for your home office or primary workspace.

Dining

Sit facing one of your favorable directions while eating to better absorb the energy from your food.

Front Door

Ideally, your front door should face one of your favorable directions. If you're choosing a new home, this is an important consideration.

Beyond Basic Kua Numbers

While Kua numbers provide valuable guidance, comprehensive feng shui also considers:

• Your complete BaZi (Four Pillars) chart
• The specific feng shui of your living space
• Annual flying stars and energy shifts
• Your personal goals and circumstances