The Eight Mansions System 八宅風水
Essential notes and Practical Usages.
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In the Eight Mansions system, there are two main things that we need to focus on. First, the personal Life Gua which will be the main ingredient to determine ones favourable and unfavourable directions. Secondly, understanding the favourable and unfavourable directions for further usages.
1. Life Gua
Using your date of birth, we can determine your personal Life Gua number. If being born before the year 2000, the formula is as simple as [10]-X for guys and [5]+X for ladies. If being born after the year 2000, the formula becomes [9]-X for guys and [6]+X for ladies. X is the base number that we are looking for base on the date of birth (year of birth) calculation.
Before February 4th of each year, it still considered as the previous year. Therefore, date of birth 2 February 1975, the year is considered 1974. If the date of birth is 15 February 1987, the year is considered 1987.
Example 1: a lady was born 15 March 1967. The year of birth is 1967. Take out the last two number of the year, [6] and [7]. Sum the two numbers until you get one last number. [6]+[7]=[13] — [1]+[3]=[4]. Therefore, X is [4]. Since this is a lady, the formula is [5]+X, [5]+[4]=[9]. Voila, this lady Life Gua is 9, Li Gua.
Example 2: a guy was born 21 January 2009. The year of birth is 2008. Take out the last two number of the year, [0] and [8]. Sum the two numbers until you get one last number. [0]+[8]=[8]. Therefore, X is [8]. Since this is a guy, the formula is [10]-X, [10]-[8]=[2]. This guy Life Gua is 2, Kun Gua.
If happen to sum the numbers and get 2-digit numbers, you should add it up until you get the one last number. For example, [12], it is consist of [1] and [2]. Therefore, it’s [1]+[2]=[3].
There is no Gua #5. Life Gua #5 is translated into Gua #2 for a guy and Gua #8 for a lady.
2. East Group and West Group
Which group do you belong to? Based on the personal Life Gua, each person belongs to either East Group or West Group.
Life Gua #1, #3, #4 and #9 is part of the East Group.
Life Gua #2, #6, #7, #8 is part of the West Group.
Knowing which group you belong to means that if you meet someone that is belong to the same group, doing certain activity like brainstorming or connecting with people will be a lot easier rather than meeting people from different group as you. It is simply because you see things from different perspective or side.
3. Favourable and Unfavourable Directions
Here are the list of the favourable and unfavourable directions based on the Life Gua:
Favourable Directions
Sheng Qi (Life Generating): As the name implies, Sheng Qi represents life-generating energy. This star represents the Wood element, therefore governs success, authority, nobility and wealth in life. The Sheng Qi star is suitable for business, career and wealth-related persuits. Since Sheng Qi is an active star by nature, it is not advisable to sleep in this sector or facing the direction.
Tian Yi (Heavenly Doctor): This Star represents the Earth element, therefore it also represents noble people (mentors), people of high caliber and status, as well as health prospects. Tian Yi sector is suitable for resting and recuperation. Since Tian Yi is also governs nobility, it also representing one’s respectability.
Yan Nian (Longevity): Represents the Metal element. Networking, communication and building relationship with others are this Star specialities. Yan Nian also important for harmonious living in a family. If the sector is missing from the house, disharmony and unity will be affected.
Fu Wei (Stability): Represents also by the Wood element, just like Sheng Qi. This area most suitable for study area where focus and thinking are important. When Fu Wei is missing for a place, peace of mind will be affected.
Unfavourable Directions
Huo Hai (Mishaps): Represents of Earth element and harbinger of mishaps, loss of wealth, and obstacles. If the main door of the property is in this sector, you will be expecting hassles and obstacle in their daily lives.
Wu Gui (Five Ghost): Represents the Fire element and bringer of betrayal, gossip, rumours and backstabbing. Negative structure around the property in Wu Gui direction will further affect the Star.
Liu Sha (Six Killings): Represents the Water element. Liu Sha is the harbinger of lawsuits, legal problems, bodily injuries, robberies and scandal.
Jue Ming (Life Threatening): Represents the Metal element. In the severe cases, Jue Ming can cause fatal accidents and injuries.
Since you already know your personal Life Gua, and therefore you could derive your own personal favourable and unfavourable sector in your house, you could try using the sector according to your needs. For example, when in need of inspiration, you can use Sheng Qi sector or direction. If you want to have a stable condition and focus on doing your work, then choose Fu Wei sector and direction.
The main idea is to align our intention (what you want to do) with the certain energy which mingles in certain sector of the house.
Links are below if you wish to practice different kind of 8 Mansions usages
