Did you know that the direction your head points while sleeping can significantly impact your health, career success, and relationships? In feng shui, your personal Kua number determines which directions are auspicious or inauspicious for you — and this applies directly to how you position your bed.
🧮 What is the Kua Number?
The Kua number (also called Gua number) is derived from your birth year and gender. It divides people into two groups:
East Group
Kua: 1, 3, 4, 9
Best directions: E, SE, N, S
West Group
Kua: 2, 6, 7, 8
Best directions: W, NW, SW, NE
Calculate Your Kua Number
Example: 1985 → 85 | 1990 → 90 | 2000 → 00
Example: 85 → 8+5 = 13 → 1+3 = 4
For Females: Add 5 (or 6 if born 2000+)
If result is 5: Males → 2, Females → 8
88 → 8+8 = 16 → 1+6 = 7
7 + 5 = 12 → 1+2 = 3 (East Group)
The Four Auspicious Directions
Each Kua number has four favorable directions, ranked by their benefits:
Sheng Chi (生气)
Best for: Wealth, success, vitality
The most powerful direction
Yan Nian (延年)
Best for: Love, relationships, longevity
Great for couples
Tien Yi (天医)
Best for: Health, recovery, healing
Use when sick
Fu Wei (伏位)
Best for: Stability, clarity, peace
Personal growth direction
Complete Direction Chart by Kua Number
| Kua | Group | Sheng Chi (Wealth) | Yan Nian (Love) | Tien Yi (Health) | Fu Wei (Stability) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East | Southeast | South | East | North |
| 2 | West | Northeast | Northwest | West | Southwest |
| 3 | East | South | Southeast | North | East |
| 4 | East | North | East | South | Southeast |
| 6 | West | West | Southwest | Northeast | Northwest |
| 7 | West | Northwest | Northeast | Southwest | West |
| 8 | West | Southwest | West | Northwest | Northeast |
| 9 | East | East | North | Southeast | South |
Pro Tip: How to Use This Chart
The direction refers to where your head points when sleeping. If you want to boost your wealth, point your head toward your Sheng Chi direction. For better relationships, use your Yan Nian direction.
For Couples: What If Kua Numbers Conflict?
When partners have different Kua groups...
This is common! One person may be East Group while the other is West Group. Here are solutions:
- Priority Rule: The breadwinner or the person with health issues gets priority
- Compromise: Choose a direction that's neutral (not worst for either)
- Alternate: Switch head position seasonally or based on current needs
- Individual Boost: Use personal items (pillows, crystals) aligned to each person's direction
The Four Inauspicious Directions
Avoid sleeping with your head pointing toward these directions:
- Jue Ming (绝命) — Total loss, accidents, worst direction
- Wu Gui (五鬼) — Five ghosts, backstabbing, fire hazards
- Liu Sha (六煞) — Six killings, scandals, relationship problems
- Huo Hai (祸害) — Mishaps, frustrations, minor problems
Additional Bed Placement Rules
Beyond direction, also consider these feng shui bed placement principles:
Command Position
See the door from bed but not directly in line with it
Solid Headboard
Headboard against a solid wall for support and stability
How to Find Directions in Your Room
Use a compass app on your phone! Stand in the center of your room and note where each direction is. Then position your bed so your head points toward your chosen auspicious direction.