Detailed Explanation of Feng Shui Directions: Eight Trigrams, Nine Palaces, and Spatial Auspiciousness

The 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 | Represents | 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 | Authority | | Southwest | Kun | Female Head | Marriage | | Southeast | Xun | Eldest Daughter | Wealth | | Northeast | Gen | Youngest Son | Descendants | | Center | — | Entire Family | Overall |

Detailed Explanation of Each Direction

Northwest (Qian Position) — Male Head

This direction represents the fortune of the male head of the household. Avoid missing corners, using it as a bathroom, or placing clutter. It should be elevated rather than lowered.

Southwest (Kun Position) — Female Head

This direction represents the fortune of the female head of the household. It should be spacious and tidy. Avoid missing corners or 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 dark and damp conditions.

East (Zhen Position) — Health

This direction governs the health of family members. Green plants are suitable here. Avoid placing metal objects or sharp tools.

Northeast (Gen Position) — Descendants

This direction governs the fortune of descendants. Avoid placing large plants. Ceramic decorations are suitable.

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 Stone Daredevil