Ba-Gua

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.