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Ba-Gua

By Rodika Tchi, About.com

Ba Gua of a Home

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Definition: Ba-Gua is one of the main tools used to analyze the feng shui of any given space. Translated from Chinese, it literally means "8 areas".

The 8 directions used in the Feng Shui Ba Gua are the following: North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, and Northwest. Each direction has an Element, Color, and Life Area associated with it. Below is the summary of the eight feng shui guas.

  • North (compass reading from 337.5 to 22.5)
    Element: Water
    Color(s): Blue and Black
    Life Area: Career/Path in Life.


  • Northeast (compass reading from 22.5 to 67.5)
    Element: Earth
    Color(s): Beige, Light Yelow, and Sandy/Earthy
    Life Area: Spiritual Growth/Self-Cultivation.


  • East (compass reading from 67.5 to 112.5)
    Element: Wood
    Color(s): Brown and Green
    Life Area: Health & Family.


  • Southeast (compass reading from 112.5 to 157.5)
    Element: Wood
    Color(s): Brown and Green
    Life Area: Prosperity & Abundance.


  • South (compass reading from 157.5 to 202.5)
    Element: Fire
    Color(s): Red, Orange, Purple, and Bright Yellow
    Life Area: Fame & Reputation.


  • Southwest (compass reading from 202.5 to 247.5)
    Element: Earth
    Color(s): Beige, Light Yelow, and Sandy/Earthy
    Life Area: Love & Marriage.


  • West (compass reading from 247.5 to 292.5)
    Element: Metal
    Color(s): White and Gray
    Life Area: Creativity/Children.


  • Northwest (compass reading from 292.2 to 337.5)
    Element: Metal
    Color(s): White and Gray
    Life Area: Helpful People/Blessings.
Simply stated, Ba Gua is the energy map of any given space that gives you guidance on creating the most harmonious energy flow in your space.

Also Known As: Pakua, Pa Kua
Examples: I will e-mail you the ba-gua shortly after the consultation; it will clearly show the areas you need to pay special attention to in order to attract more business success.

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