Detailed Explanation of Feng Shui Directions: Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces in Relation to Spatial Auspiciousness and Inauspiciousness

Later Heaven Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces

The Later Heaven Eight Trigrams divide space into nine areas, each corresponding to different aspects of fortune:

| Direction | Trigram | Representative Figure | Governs | |-----------|---------|------------------------|---------| | North | Kan | Middle Son | Career | | South | Li | Middle Daughter | Reputation | | East | Zhen | Eldest Son | Health | | West | Dui | Youngest Daughter | Children | | Northwest | Qian | Male Head of Household | Authority | | Southwest | Kun | Female Head of Household | Marriage | | Southeast | Xun | Eldest Daughter | Wealth | | Northeast | Gen | Youngest Son | Descendants | | Center | — | Entire Family | Overall Fortune |

Detailed Explanation of Each Direction

Northwest (Qian Position) — Male Head of Household

This direction represents the fortune of the male head of the household. Avoid missing corners, avoid placing bathrooms, and avoid clutter. It is better to have it elevated rather than low.

Southwest (Kun Position) — Female Head of Household

This direction represents the fortune of the female head of the household. It should be spacious and tidy. Avoid missing corners and avoid placing heavy objects.

Southeast (Xun Position) — Wealth

This direction governs wealth. It should be bright and well-ventilated. Wealth-attracting items can be placed here. Avoid darkness and dampness.

East (Zhen Position) — Health

This direction governs the health of family members. It is suitable for placing green plants. Avoid placing metal sharp objects.

Northeast (Gen Position) — Descendants

This direction governs the fortune of descendants. Avoid placing large plants. It is suitable for placing ceramic decorations.

Life Trigram and Directions

Based on the year of birth, each person has a corresponding life trigram, categorized into East Four Life and West Four Life:

East Four Life (Kan, Li, Zhen, Xun)

Auspicious Directions: East, South, North, Southeast
Inauspicious Directions: West, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest

West Four Life (Qian, Kun, Gen, Dui)

Auspicious Directions: West, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest
Inauspicious Directions: East, South, North, Southeast

Remedies for Missing Corners

Missing corners in a house can affect the fortune of the corresponding direction. Remedies include: - Northwest missing corner → Place metal decorations or a Qian trigram symbol - Southwest missing corner → Place ceramics or a Kun trigram symbol - Southeast missing corner → Place green plants or a Xun trigram symbol - Northeast missing corner → Place a Taishan Shigandang stone