As mentioned above, in the home, as well as in the workplace (after all, we spend a lot of time there), it is necessary to achieve harmony between the forces of yin and yang, the five elements, attract and arrange the correct circulation of shen qi energy and expel sha qi. All this is necessary not only to achieve success in business and personal life, but primarily to harmonize chemical processes in the body, improve well-being, physical and mental health.

First of all, the choice and layout of the place of residence matters. Unfortunately, we are not always free here, but this does not mean that we need to give up on everything and indulge in despondency. Even without the ability to influence the location of your home and its layout, you can do a lot to achieve harmony in the house, properly organize the space inside the living space and neutralize sha qi.

Here you can use the Luo Ban compass, the trigram method and the Bagua influence method, and ideally all three. There are some other methods. However, due to their high complexity, we will not consider them in this book.

The Luoban compass also requires high professionalism and great knowledge of the science of Feng Shui, so we will only briefly touch on this method of creating harmony in the home so that the reader has a general idea of ​​it. We will look in more detail at trigrams and bagua, which are much easier to use and accessible to any beginner.

Compass luoban

The Luoban compass is a round plate with a dial, divided into concentric circles - scales. Each scale contains information about the sign and direction of energy flows, the presence and strength of the elements and a number of other data, which, when compared with an individual horoscope, provide fairly comprehensive information.

The center of the compass is called the Heavenly Pool. It is in it that the forces of yin and yang combine and come into interaction. An arrow is fixed on the surface of the dial, which is oriented in the desired direction when exploring the area. The number of scales on the dial can vary, although in practice Luoban compasses with more than 36 scales are almost never found.

In addition to the Luoban compass, Feng Shui masters use a special ruler, the so-called geomancer's ruler, to measure the sizes and proportions of rooms and furniture, as well as to determine the degree of favorableness of the above-mentioned proportions.

Luoban compasses with 9 and 36 scales

The geomancer's ruler has divisions with gradations in centimeters, inches, as well as a hieroglyph scale that provides comments on the measurement results. The signs along the inch scale are intended to interpret measurements outside the room, and the signs along the centimeter scale are for measurements inside.

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Comments on the geomancer's ruler scale readings

Between the divisions of the scales there are also signs indicating the favorableness of the measurement results. These signs are divided into groups of 4 signs, cyclically alternating favorable and unfavorable measurements. So, the first 4 divisions of the scale for external measurements are favorable, and the next 4 are the opposite. In internal measurements, the picture is exactly the opposite - the first 4 divisions are unfavorable, and the next 4 are favorable for residents. In the center of each group there is also another sign, indicating good luck/danger for the entire group. You can see this in more detail in the table above.

Thirty-two symbols of the outer and forty symbols of the inner scale can be repeated as many times as necessary. The number of such repetitions depends on only one factor – the length of the geomancer’s ruler.

Trigram method

Trigrams are structured reflections of classified transformations that continuously occur in the Universe. These transformations are not chaotic or spontaneous, as it may seem at first glance.

They are a component of the absolute order that is prescribed for each thing by its Tao, and therefore can be isolated and classified through 8 trigrams and their combinations, of which there are a total of 64. These combinations are called hexagrams. Commentaries on them are included in the Book of Changes (I Ching), which dates back more than 3,000 years.

Late Sky Sequence

The first hexagrams, now known as the Ancient Heaven sequence, were described by the same Fu Xi. He placed them on the sides of a regular octagon (bagua), which is a symbol of the harmonious Universe.

The sequence of the Ancient Sky reflects the annual cycle of evolution of yin and yang, their increase and decrease depending on the time of year. Later by Emperor Wen Wang and his son

Zhougong made changes to it and gave new comments. The result of the research of the august family was called the Later Heaven sequence.

It has nothing to do with the change of seasons, carrying within itself a purely utilitarian function of determining the ratio of yin and yang in a specific place at the current moment. Subsequently, the Later Sky sequence was further refined, resulting in the Luoban compass.

You can use both interpretations of the trigrams, comparing their meanings, but usually the interpretation contained in the I Ching is quite sufficient.

In the Later Heaven sequence, the first line denotes the gender of the trigram, the second - the level of yin and yang (female and masculine), and the third line is taken into account only when the balance of forces is maintained.

So, let's consider what trigrams mean, what semantic load they carry and what meaning they have for a person.

Trigram Qian

Description: three solid yang lines.

Meaning: a symbol of creativity, strength and creativity. Associated with the eldest man in the family, father, head of the clan.

Direction: northwest.

Main property: strength.

Natural phenomenon: sky.

Trigram Kun

Description: three broken yin lines.

Meaning: symbol of receptivity. Associated with the mother of the family.

Direction: southwest.

Main property: softness.

Natural phenomenon: earth.

Trigram Zhen

Description: two broken yin lines above one solid line.

Meaning: a symbol of anxiety and determination. Associated with the eldest son.

Direction: east.

Main property: forward movement, forward movement, progress.

Natural phenomenon: thunder.

Trigram Gen

Description: two broken yin lines under one solid yang line.

Meaning: a symbol of stability, sustainability, focus on the inner world. Associated with the youngest son.

Direction: northeast.

Main property: calmness.

Natural phenomenon: Mt.

Trigram Xun

Description: two solid yang lines above a broken yin line.

Meaning: a symbol of tenderness, integrity, fortitude. Associated with the eldest daughter.

Direction: southeast.

Main property: penetration.

Natural phenomenon: wind.

Trigram Kan

Description: One solid yang line between two broken yin lines.

Meaning: a symbol of danger and vanity. Associated with the middle son.

Direction: north.

Main property: water flow.

Natural phenomenon: Moon.

Trigram Li

Description: One broken yin line between two solid yang lines.

Meaning: a symbol of fidelity, warmth and energy. Associated with the middle daughter.

Direction: south.

Main property: dependence.

Natural phenomenon: Sun, lightning.

Trigram Dui

Description: two solid yang lines under a broken yin line.

Meaning: a symbol of joy, pleasure, good luck. Associated with the youngest daughter.

Direction: west.

Main property: serenity.

Natural phenomenon: lake.

Personal trigrams of a person and their meaning from the point of view of the science of feng shui

Each person, building, and area has its own trigram. All trigrams are conventionally divided into western and eastern groups. The trigram of a building depends on which direction the side opposite its façade faces (east, west). The human trigram is determined by simple calculations from the field of numerology. Although there are only 8 trigrams, the number of directions corresponding to a particular trigram and element will be equal to 9. This is explained by the fact that the center in the Chinese system is also the direction of light. The number obtained as a result of determining the personal trigram corresponds to one of the 9 directions of the Bagua octagon.

For men, the personal trigram is determined in the following way: the last two digits of the year of birth are subtracted from 100, and the resulting remainder is divided by 9. The remainder after division is the desired number. If there is no remainder after division, then the required number is 9.

Let's consider this method in more detail. For example, a man was born in 1969: 100 – 69 = 31; 31: 9 = 3, remainder 4. The number 4, if you look at the Luo Shu square and superimpose it on the Bagua octagon, corresponds to the southeast and the Xuan trigram.

For women, the personal trigram is calculated as follows: 4 should be subtracted from the last two digits of the year of birth, and the resulting number divided by 9.

Let's look at an example. The woman was born in 1960. The following actions should be performed: 60 – 4 = 56; 56: 9 = 54, remainder 2.

The number 2 corresponds to the southwest direction, therefore, the trigram of this woman is Kun.

The central direction corresponds to the number 5. If this number is obtained in calculations, men should determine their number as 2, and women as 8.

The trigram belongs to the western group if the remainder after division is 2, 6, 7, 8, and to the eastern group if it is 1, 3, 4, 9.

Why is it so important to know your personal trigram and the trigram of your home? The fact is that people of the eastern group bring success and good luck to the south, southeast, east and north, while representatives of the western group are favored by the west, northwest, southwest and northeast, towards which housing should be oriented. Otherwise, the Tao of the house and the Tao of the resident will be in dissonance, the harmony of life will be disturbed, which, in turn, will lead, firstly, to rapid wear and tear of the premises, and secondly, to illnesses and failures in the life of its owner, even lethal outcome.

Knowing your trigram and the trigrams of your loved ones, you can easily resolve the question of what kind of apartment you should buy, how to orient the house during construction, and whether your current apartment needs additional attraction of Sheng Qi energy (excess of it in housing is not recommended) and further harmonization. All this will help you follow the path of your Tao and will attract health, prosperity and good mood to your home.

At the same time, the trigram method is also used when choosing the best location of rooms for each family member, the arrangement of furniture, taking into account positive and negative directions.

Positive and negative directions

In any house, in any apartment, there are four positive and four negative directions that matter to everyone who lives in this room. For each person they are purely individual. This is what explains why people feel differently in the same places, why some succeed while others remain eternal outsiders.

Positive and negative directions are calculated based on the orientation of the house to the cardinal points, by comparing the trigram of the home with the trigrams of the residents. Each direction has a name corresponding to the area to which it relates.

The direction of life, called the main direction, since it is always opposite to the direction of the facade of the building, should always be at the greatest distance from the front door. It most of all belongs to the power of yin, and therefore it is here that it is most advisable to place the bedroom (bedrooms) of the head of the family and his wife.

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Determination of positive and negative directions according to the trigram of home

The direction of luck gives the residents of the house health and energy. It is also favorable for the location of the bedroom of the head of the family and his wife and is well suited for placing a dining room or living room. In the event of illness of one of the family members, this direction is subject to stimulation (its methods will be discussed below).

The direction of longevity gives residents good health, harmonious and calm relationships between them. It is advisable to stimulate this place in the house constantly, without expecting any troubles to occur.

The direction of prosperity, also called the place that gives birth to sheng qi, is perhaps the most important for the well-being and prosperity of the residents. It is this that gives everything positive and happy that can happen in people’s lives. This direction symbolizes vitality, enthusiasm, success, happiness. The science of Feng Shui recommends placing the head of the bed and going on any journey (from going to the store to a long business trip) in this direction.

The direction of death is associated with various troubles, troubles, illnesses and misfortunes. It is highly undesirable to place the front door, dining room, bedrooms and other places where people spend significant time in this direction. But it is well suited for installing a toilet, bathroom, laundry room and other parts of the utility unit through which the sha qi energy will evaporate. However, the toilet and bathroom can (and should) be located in any of the negative directions, since, firstly, they themselves are sources of sha qi, and secondly, they form a kind of drainage point through which this harmful energy evaporates.

The direction of misfortune provokes commercial or legal failures, quarrels and conflicts. For this reason, placing a work or dining table in this area is contraindicated. Turning the head of the bed in this direction is highly discouraged by Feng Shui.

The direction of six sha is the direction of a wide variety of delays that can lead (and often lead) to loss of time, money, reputation, clients, friends, spouse.

The direction of the five spirits affects such unpleasant things as thefts, fires, financial losses and poverty. The front door should never be located in this direction, but it would be more than prudent to place the toilet here.

Bagua octagon and its meaning

The Bagua octagon is an alternative method to the trigram method for determining the meaning of a particular part of the home, the correct arrangement of rooms in the house from the point of view of the science of Feng Shui, as well as the influence of all these factors on your Tao in general and the health, luck and harmonious relationship of residents in particular.

Octagon bagua

Its 9 sectors (as mentioned above, the center in the Chinese tradition is also a direction) fully correspond to the 9 sectors of the lo shu square, an improved version of which bagua, in fact, is. These 9 directions represent 9 main areas of human life.

Unfortunately, modern construction of public and residential buildings is carried out without taking into account the recommendations of the science of feng shui to neutralize the harmful influences of sha qi and its optimization through the use of lucky directions and numbers, however, the magic square of lo shu itself is still of great importance. Of course, builders may not take it into account, but with its help you can always weaken the negative influences of sha qi that were inherent in your home during its construction.

Using this magic square and the Bagua octagon, it is possible to neutralize the adverse effects of destructive energy and enhance the influence of constructive energy.

If you are planning to build a house, then you need to take into account the recommendations given below, although first of all they are intended for those who already have a house or apartment and plan to equip them using Feng Shui recommendations.

So, we take the lo shu square and overlay it on the apartment plan so that the front door coincides with the quarry area. If a square is applied to a dwelling that has a complex shape, the square is stretched to a rectangle. At the same time, it must cover the entire space of the home. There is nothing wrong if it partially extends beyond the boundaries of the housing, but at the same time its entire territory should fall into the magic square, and the missing corners and sectors are virtually added to the actually existing parts of the apartment. Bagua can also be applied not only to the entire house, but also to each of the rooms.

One more feature of Bagua should be remembered. It consists in the fact that the zones are not limited to the walls of the house, but extend beyond it, which is why when remodeling the house, arranging the adjacent territories and constructing extensions to the house, the zones are marked from the center of the house.

Bagua overlay on L-shape and U-shape apartment plan

Various areas of the home and their characteristics affect the psychophysical state of residents.

The career zone determines success in private, professional and social activities.

Its activity determines how successfully the residents’ relationships at work with colleagues, superiors and subordinates will develop, and how their careers will develop.

This area is the best place to locate an office, reception area, or office. If things are not going well at work, she needs to be stimulated. To do this, any item that is directly related to the resident’s profession is placed in it, be it a telephone, a computer, a typewriter, or a collection of Russian legislation. This could be sports awards for a professional athlete, weapons for a military man, a shelf of textbooks for a schoolchild, etc.

The marriage zone determines personal relationships between people (love, friendship, family, etc.). Stimulation of this sector, which occurs by attracting Sheng Qi here, is necessary when support is required in maintaining old or establishing new connections.

Activation of the marriage sector occurs through the installation of bright lighting in it, placing in it any symbolism that is directly related to the relationship with others. These could be wedding photos and photos of friends, gifts from them or clients.

Naturally, in this zone there should be things that evoke only positive emotions, bringing back pleasant memories. You can’t keep items there that remind you of a friend’s betrayal, failure, unrequited love and the like, as this can provoke a recurrence of troubles.

The family zone is associated not only with close and distant relatives, but also with those people with whom very close relationships are maintained, with family in the broad interpretation of this word.

The space in this part of the house needs to be carefully thought out and organized, constantly attracting Sheng Qi here, which will strengthen family ties, avoid problems within the family and make many new friends. The family area is best for storing family photo albums, heirlooms and other valuables that have belonged to the family over the years.

This zone is of great importance for the health of the people living in the house, so symbols that conflict with their elements cannot be placed here - this will have the most detrimental effect on their mental and physical state. If one of the household members is ill, it is recommended to activate the family zone through crystals, bright lighting and symbols of the element that comes before the patient’s element in the cycle of generation.

The wealth zone is responsible for everything that makes our lives happier and more abundant. In cases where it is desirable to improve your financial condition, maintain income, or conclude a profitable deal, this zone must be activated. This is achieved by placing a small fountain in it (it should function constantly, and not from time to time), an aquarium with eight gold and one black fish (the number 1 promises winning and independence, and the number 8 and the color of gold are a symbol of money and prosperity), any round and metal objects. These could be coins, a plant with round leaves, the so-called money tree, an amulet with the Xun trigram inscribed on it, a round tray made of silver or gilded, or wind chimes.

Wind chime (my office)

Naturally, the combination of the above items also attracts Sheng Qi to the wealth zone.

The teacher zone is directly interconnected with those people from whom we can learn something, various spiritual patrons and mentors, leaders, assistants and in general everyone who provides us with support at one time or another in our lives.

If it is necessary to receive advice from a more competent colleague or immediate supervisor, objects that are associated with success in business are placed in the teachers’ area.

In addition, this sector is also associated with various trips and travel. For those who often go on business trips, travel, plan to spend some time on a cruise or hike, who appreciate and love this part of their life, it is best to place souvenirs brought from trips, a poster or a photo of the place they plan to visit in the teachers’ sector.

The children's zone is the zone responsible for the future of a person: children, ideas, thoughts and creativity. This zone is activated when they are planning to have a child, or when there are difficulties in bringing any project to life. To successfully conceive a child, it is recommended not only to fulfill your marital duty, without which, of course, no feng shui can help in this good undertaking, but also to place children’s photographs (if you already have children), toys, children’s drawings and any other items that you associate with children.

In the office, which, like other rooms, is also divided into sectors, like the whole house, it makes sense to put a desk, since it is in this place that people work most productively. In an apartment, the children's area is the best place for a children's room. Of course, it should be arranged not anyhow, but in accordance with the trigrams of the children. Sheng Qi is best attracted to this part of the house through music and crystals, and its free circulation will have the most beneficial effect on the psyche, health and success of children.

The knowledge zone is responsible for all the knowledge, all the wisdom that we receive throughout life. Knowledge, if we choose it ourselves, is the most positive and active energy. That is why the knowledge zone in your home needs to be constantly and tirelessly activated.

This part of the housing is best suited for study, meditation, reading, and educational games with children. This is a good place to place your diplomas, bookshelves, and set up a work desk at which you will complete assignments and copy notes.

The symbol of the knowledge zone is a mountain, and therefore placing a picture of a mountain or waterfall in it will also not be amiss in attracting sheng qi. In addition, it will constantly remind residents of the need for constant self-improvement, advancement to the heights of spirituality and absolute knowledge.

The zone of fame is responsible not only for honor and popularity, but also, first of all, for recognition of one’s own merits, true and objective self-esteem. In addition, it has a direct bearing on determining goals and prerogatives in a person’s life.

This zone needs to be activated when self-doubt, embarrassment, indecision, depression, and confusion arise. To do this, you can place in the glory zone both evidence of your own victories and achievements, and portraits of those whom you want to become like. Mirrors also attract Sheng Qi energy to this area.

The symbol of the zone of glory is fire, and therefore its lighting should be very bright, and all shiny objects located in it should be brightly polished. It is advisable to leave the light on here even at night. It’s a good idea to burn candles and incense in the glory zone.

The central zone, also called the middle, the zone of luck and tai chi, symbolizes the beginning of life and the origin of everything in the Universe. Here, yin and yang converge in the home, being in harmony and balance. Sheng Qi energy is concentrated here and from here it spreads throughout the house.

The luck zone is the most important sector in the entire house. When the space in this sector is not organized correctly, this most directly affects the security of housing and its owners.

In order to activate the central zone and attract good luck into the house, you can place a crystal ball in it, the size of which must strictly correspond to the volume of the room. Another option for activating the central zone is to place a large crystal chandelier with crystal pendants in it, which will provide bright illumination of the central zone and attract shen qi.

The luck zone is good for placing a living room or dining room in it, but placing a bathroom, toilet, pantry or staircase there is extremely contraindicated. Placing these rooms in the central zone will disturb the balance of yin and yang, and the sheng qi energy will therefore evaporate from the house.

The lack of sheng qi will certainly affect the well-being of the residents. They will develop chronic fatigue syndrome, they will feel like helpless people, and misfortunes and failures will begin to fall on them like from a cornucopia.

Ancient Chinese sages, studying the world, described it using eight trigrams called gua. Based on the relationships between yin and yang, they created images of trigrams that make up a holistic description of the world and the laws that govern the world. It is unknown when exactly the trigrams were formed. Their origins are lost in the mists of time.

The eight trigrams are called ba-gua. Translated from Chinese, the word “ba” means “eight”, and the word “gua” means “trigram”.

The trigram (gua) is a graphic symbol of the main processes occurring in living and inanimate nature. Studying the symbolism of trigrams is necessary for a correct understanding of Feng Shui.

Qian – Creativity, Sky

The Qian trigram consists of three solid (yang) lines, so it is the quintessence of yang. Qian is a symbol of new beginnings. Qian is the greatest success, which is favored by endurance. This trigram denotes strength, authority, activity and power. Qian represents the father of the family, who is authoritarian and demands due respect. At the same time, Qian warns against rising above others, against arrogance. The ancient treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Qian is round (the sky). This is the sovereign, jade, a symbol of unspeakable purity and strength. This is metal, cold, ice. This trigram is dark red and scarlet. It denotes an excellent horse (symbols of strength, endurance); the fruits of the trees or the fruits of labor.”

Creativity is understood as a creative action of both heaven, which controls fate (min), and outstanding personalities: heads of state, leaders, leaders, heads of families (men).

Places under the influence of this trigram will be ruled by the eldest man in the family, the head of the company, the commander. Qian enhances masculine qualities in women. Qian is power. Qian is the word that gave rise to all things. Qian is the head of a family, a company, or a state. Qian expresses initiative, authority, strength, great wealth and success achieved through work, perseverance, endurance and determination.

Kun – Receptivity, Earth

• Main features: acceptance and giving, pliability, pliability
• Body parts: stomach
• People: mother, wife
• Direction: southwest
• Element: big Earth

The Kun trigram consists of three broken (Yin) lines, so it is the quintessence of Yin.

Receptivity (acceptance) must be combined with creativity. This trigram has a great connection with the Qian (Creativity) trigram, being its ideal complement. Kun is associated with the element of Earth, because Kun represents all the qualities of this element: receptivity, pliability, the ability to plow, sow, plant, give birth.

Receptivity is the earth, the mother. The ancient treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Kun is a canvas (fabric) cauldron, frugality, economy and balance. This is a calf next to a cow; it's a big cart; is a large amount of something; it's a crowd; it is a stump from which branches grow.” Among the different types of soil, Kun is black soil. This trigram also symbolizes the Earth as the opposite of Heaven, the feminine side of the race as the opposite of the masculine. It creates relationships not only between a woman and a man, but also between a subordinate and a boss. Kun is a symbol of subordinates.

Places under the influence of this trigram will be ruled by a woman, even if it is not a single woman. It’s just that in this case the man will play a less noticeable role. In the workplace, a subordinate will be in charge rather than a boss. Kun enhances feminine qualities in men as well. It symbolizes protection, realization, fulfillment.

Ren – Excitement, Thunder

• Main features: movement, advancement, mobility
• Body parts: feet
• People: eldest son, eldest man
• Direction: East
• Element: a big tree

The Ren trigram denotes an action similar to the action of a thunderstorm. It symbolizes the motivating energy of the Universe. However, this is not the energy of Qian-Heaven, Creativity. Ren rather supports Creativity, giving it energy for growth.

Excitement is thunder. This is a dragon rising from the earth to fly into the heavens. This is a clap of thunder heard from a great distance. This is a signal warning of caution in actions, scrupulousness, calling for inner peace. This is a dark yellow color. This is sprawl, the high road, the eldest son.

Zhen expresses determination and impetuosity. In the treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” it is written: “Ren is a tree and fast-growing plants (young green bamboo, reeds, reeds). Among the edible plants are those that produce pods. These are densely growing plants. Among the horses, this is the one that neighs loudly, loves to gallop, with a white left hind leg and a star on its forehead.” Excitement gives movement and growth. This trigram is also associated with self-discipline and self-control.

Xun – Softness, Wind

• Headsny features: penetration, spread, dispersion
• Body parts: thighs, buttocks, lower back
• People: eldest daughter, eldest woman
• Directedlenition: southeast
• Element: small tree

The treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Xun is a tree, wind, work, the eldest sister. This is a measuring cord. This is everything that is long and tall. This is something that moves back and forth while rocking; that which fluctuates. Vibration is associated with movement, which carries odors, so Xun is a smell. Wind is associated with dispersion and propagation. Xun is a tree that grows high and penetrates deep.

Among people, Xun denotes gray-haired, restless individuals who strive to achieve their advantage at any cost, make a profit and know how to bargain.

This is a sign of anxiety, which in this case is not a drawback, but only shows the transformation of this trigram into its opposite - the Ren trigram.

Xun dissipates, transfers, spreads. She is changeable and mobile, like the wind; her action is sometimes gentle, sometimes sudden, sometimes persistent.

Kan - Abyss and danger, Water

• Headsny features: danger, depth, Moon
• Body parts: human heart, soul and mind, ears, blood, kidneys
• People: middle son, man
• Directedlenition: north
• Element: Water

The trigram Kan symbolizes danger. It encourages action while in the thick of things. Striving towards a goal, a person changes his course of action - just as water changes its shape. In this case, the person acts according to the proverb: “Water wears away stones.”

The treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Kan is dangerous water, a ditch, a trap, bending and straightening, a bow and a wheel. This is effort, blood, blood red color. This is penetration. This is the Moon. Among people, Kan denotes thieves, as well as melancholic people and those who have heart or ear pain. These are horses with a beautiful ridge (back), with an impetuous disposition, with thin (weak) hooves and those horses that stumble. Among trees, these are hardwoods with large roots.”

Kan is a sign of cunning, secrecy and concealment.

Li – Connectivity and Cohesion, Fire

• Headsny features: radiance, shine, brightness, light, Sun
• Body parts: eyes
• People: middle daughter, woman
• Directedlenition: south
• Element: fire

The treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Li is fire, the Sun, lightning, land, the connecting daughter, armor and helmet, battle and weapons. Lee stands for turtle, crab, conch, pearl oyster and mollusk. Among people, these are those who have a large belly, and among trees, these are those who dry up, starting from the top.”

Connectedness symbolizes the “crawling” flame of fire, and in relation to people - unification, numerous contacts and the need for such contacts. This is a sign of connections, their emergence; in the trigram cConnectivity people interact. Li is associated with wisdom and intelligence. Such qualities can help you gain popularity, expand your circle of like-minded people, and find new clients. Because of this, Lee is also called “Glory.” This trigram symbolizes the spread of knowledge and ideas.

Gen - Peace and Stillness, Mountain

• Headsny features: calm, stability, inviolability, stop
• Body parts: fingers, palm, hands
• People: youngest son, boy
• Directedlenition: northeast
• Element: small Earth

The Gen trigram is most associated with the Chinese zodiac sign 戌 (Shi) - A dog, as well as with what is associated with it. “Loyal as a dog” is a very apt, although perhaps incomplete, description. Gen is the trigram associated with the beginning and end of every being.

The treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan” says: “Gen is a mountain, a path and a road, small stones, doors and holes. These are eunuchs and overseers, guards, security guards (as people restraining and monitoring someone). These are the palms and fingers that hold something. These are hard trees with many knots. These are the fruits of the earth (melons).”

The Gen sign means rest, contemplation, deepening in thought, deliberation, analysis of the current situation, detachment, loneliness. This trigram is associated with knowledge and its ordering. This is the period between the end (completion) and the beginning of something new. In Gen, a person prepares to begin a new action.

Blow - Joy, Lake

• Headsny features: joy, fun, pleasure
• Body parts: lips and tongue
• People: youngest daughter, girl
• Directedlenition: west
• Element: small Metal

Joy in this case is associated not with the “smiling” shape of the lake, similar to the shape of a human kidney (the traditional shape of the kidney is positively valued in Feng Shui), but with the graphic image of the trigram. At the bottom of the trigram there are two solid (yang) lines, and at the top there is one broken (yin) line.

This means that there is strength and stability within, which manifests itself softly and calmly in the outside world. This is where true joy lies. The lake in this trigram is often associated with a round shape. It correlates with the element of Metal, as well as with the mirror surface of Metal. The soil here is hard and salty, closer to the Metal element than the Earth element. This is dried up earth that no longer accepts water, and therefore does not belong to the element of Earth, the main quality of which is Receptivity, that is, acceptance, absorption (of water in this case). Duy also means water that collects in lowlands and swamps, as well as a body of water in general.

The features of the Dui trigram are well conveyed by the following words from the ancient treatise “Sho Gua Zhuan”: “Dui is a lake. This is the youngest daughter. This is a shaman. These are lips and tongue. This is destruction and breakdown. Of all types of land, this is hard and salty. This is a goat (sheep).” The Tui trigram is associated with joy, but also with destruction, symbolized by fragility and fragility. Most often this is the destruction of old things in order to make room for new ones. Dui is also associated with cooperation and joint discussion of problems.

Summary of trigram meanings

The I Ching, in its detailed commentaries, describes the influence of trigrams on people. All creatures appeared in Excited. They take their final form in Softness. Then they become pure and perfect. In the bright Connectivity they interact. Susceptibility cares about feeding everyone. Joy- this is autumn, the time of harvest, bringing joy to everyone. Danger forces everyone to work. Creation symbolizes struggle, determination and success. Peace And Immobility denotes the beginning and end of every creature.

Additional functions, characterizing individual trigrams are: initiative, acceptance, movement, penetration, immersion, coherence, stillness and joy. In its turn, reasons for change in each trigram are: activity, compliance, motivation, dissipation, hydration, radiance, rest and satisfaction.

Each trigram can interact with any other trigram. Their interaction can be harmonious or inharmonious. It depends on which of the five elements the trigrams belong to.

The five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) are arranged in a certain order and have their own cycles - creation and destruction. Knowing the position of the five elements in these cycles, one can determine the nature of the interaction of the trigrams. Let's find out how the trigram Qian (Metal) and Kun (Earth) will interact. They follow each other in the cycle of generation (Earth gives birth to Metal). Therefore, we can say that their interaction is harmonious.

The interaction of trigrams belonging to the same element (for example, Kun - Earth and Gen - Earth) is also considered harmonious.

Thus, knowing the relationships between trigrams, you can study the types of relationships between a person and various areas of his life. Each sphere of life can also be defined as the energy of a particular trigram. We'll talk about this next time.

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The Eight Bagua Trigrams form the basis of all Feng Shui practices. you can use feng shui trigrams to see whether the missing area in the layout is a major or minor problem.

Trigram Qian (QUIN)

This energy represents strength, activity and power. The Close People Zone symbolizes the sky, masculine energy, power and leadership. She represents everyone who is nearby and supports us: neighbors, friends and even our guardian angels. It embraces those who have made our lives happy through selfless acts and services. Older people can also be an important source of help when passing on their experiences to younger generations.

If this area is missed, the resident will often feel helpless and alone in their struggle. The situation in life and health can be quite weak.

Energy sources

Crystals, sculptures with a group of dolphins, a double helix, paintings or figurines of angels, bells, a parasol, a Guan Yin statue.

If the front door faces northwest

This has a very powerful and beneficial effect on male residents. All the male power of Heaven coming into the house carries a sense of respect and power of the Father of the family. He will occupy a worthy position in society, and colleagues and friends will often seek his advice.

Trigram Kun (KUN)

The energy of softness, weakness, constancy and trustworthiness. Like Mother Earth, the Marriage and Relationships zone contains the most vibrant feminine principles: purity, sensitivity and kindness. This is a nourishing energy, sometimes too generous and magnanimous. This zone reflects the entire spectrum of relationships: friendship, marriage, platonic and professional relationships, business partnerships.

When creating a zone, it is important to furnish it with symbols of solidarity, love and generosity. Try to avoid things that express separation and loneliness. If you skip this area in the room layout, it will be difficult - especially for women - to arrange a life together with a partner. Relationships with neighbors and colleagues will often be difficult.

Energy sources

A sculpture of two dolphins or other objects representing the couple, a crystal lamp, minerals or semi-precious stones, red roses, a double helix, a mandala, a Buddha statue, a peach.

If your door faces southwest

The Qi energy coming from the southwest carries the fertile energy of late afternoon. This is the time of day when Qi begins to settle and strengthen. She can easily create an atmosphere of warmth and satisfaction. If we consider it as the "late afternoon" of our own lives, it could represent solitude. Such a home would be an ideal place for a couple who wants to enjoy a long and exciting old age.

Trigram Zhen (ZHEN)

This energy is impulsive, attractive and unyielding. Although her zone relates to Family, it is also associated with our biological parents and the people who shaped and still influence our lives: mentors, teachers, leaders, bosses and people in power or high positions. While this zone provides open and accessible energy, it is influenced by our past.

This is a zone of natural order, and it is symbolized by thunder and lightning. We are reminded how important it is to know our roots and draw on their strength. If this zone is missed in the housing layout, health problems and tense family relationships are very likely.

Energy sources

Dolphin sculpture, healthy and resilient plants, flowers, pond inside the house, aquarium, double helix, Chinese bells, dragon, bamboo plant, peach, elephant, trigram ribbon, lightning sign, swastika, crane, male animal.

If the front door faces east

This is where the Dawn Chi comes right into your home. It has a very beneficial effect if you are trying to start a new career, project, or trying to diversify, expand and build on existing work. This Qi, like spring, will bring success to the children of the owner of the house, as they live here at the dawn of their lives.

Trigram Xun (XUN)

The energy of flexibility and progress. Feng Shui element – ​​Wood. It represents the zone of Prosperity. This zone reflects not only financial prosperity, but also luck and happiness. It is a place of happy accidents, often called “coincidences.” It helps you succeed in life.

The word “well-being” refers not only to material things like money, but also to inner wealth (joy, optimism, satisfaction) that has more value than is commonly believed.

If you ignore this zone in the planning, you can expect financial difficulties due to rash actions.

Energy sources

Aquarium, pond inside the house, tenacious and bamboo plants, golden fruits, poster with a waterfall, double spiral, fountain, sculpture with two ducks, other objects displaying two things or animals, mandala, orchids, stones.

If the front door faces southeast

Qi from the southeast entering your home will create a very lively, happy, energetic atmosphere. This is especially conducive to maintaining connections and good communication with the outside world, which can lead to new projects and ambitious endeavors. You can easily let new opportunities into your life. But you need to make sure that you are well organized to achieve your desired goal.

Trigram Kan (KAN)

This is the energy of the most important changes. It is associated with the element of Water in Feng Shui. Because of its close connection with the ocean, the Source of life, it is very powerful. Water reflects the vicissitudes of life, like a stream wandering aimlessly across a landscape. This energy belongs to the Career zone. It shows us what we want to achieve personally and professionally.

This area should be comfortable and tidy to allow energy to flow freely. Cluttered items such as shoes, books, boxes, etc. that are scattered (especially close to the entrance) will hinder progress.

If this area is missed in the layout, the resident will face difficulties in finding the right path in life, and professional goals will be difficult to achieve.

Energy sources

An aquarium, a small fountain in the house, a bowl of water, a mirror, a wave pattern on the walls or door, a poster with a waterfall, a vase, a fish, a small pond inside the house.

If the front door faces north

In this position, your door faces winter, cold and serenity. Residents of the home are likely to feel colder, become more isolated, and begin to worry about threats from the outside world. The cool Qi winds that blow from the north encourage people to remain inactive and not communicate with the world.

Trigram Li (LI)

Energy of adventure and glory. It refers not only to external statues, recognition and honor from the outside world, or people's good attitude towards you. It is also associated with inner light, awareness, self-esteem and self-knowledge.

The Glory Zone in Feng Shui belongs to the Fire element, and its energy supports passions, talents and mental abilities. The Glory Zone is contrasted with the Career Zone, indicating that the path of life ultimately has a goal. This zone encourages us to think about how to give meaning to our lives.

If this zone is ignored, the tenant will pay too much attention to the opinions of others, experience self-doubt and feel undervalued.

Energy sources

Diplomas or trophies, bright lamps, Buddha statue, candles, crystal lamps, double helix, crystals, butterfly mobile, peach.

If the front door is facing south

The all-encompassing Fire entering your home “kindles” the home and its residents. You will become sociable, full of life, friendly and cheerful. But it is worth mentioning the opposite effect.

Fire, by its nature, illuminates everything that is in front of it, and tends to exaggerate these things. If you feel unhappy or lack confidence, Fire can enhance these feelings. Remember that Fire charges any atmosphere and, in the worst case, this can cause violent quarrels!

Trigram Gen (GEN)

The energy of trustworthiness, steadfastness and calmness. Like a rock at the edge of the ocean, this is the zone of Knowledge that symbolizes stability and security. It is associated with the element of Earth. Reflection, learning and wisdom are the subject of this zone. It reflects our inner wisdom, self-knowledge, and what can be achieved through our own efforts. She represents strong but passive energy.

This is an ideal area for meditation or arranging a personal library. It is also a good place to study and think, to collect thoughts. It is worth keeping some furniture here, since the area should not be too “dynamic”. If you miss this area in the layout, the tenant will make the same mistakes over and over again because it will be difficult for him to think things through.

Energy sources

Books, mountain paintings, unicorn sculpture, candle, crystal lamp, yin and yang symbol, mandala, minerals or semi-precious stones, Buddha statue, elephant sculpture, Guan Yin, crane, vase, mobile, sun umbrella.

If the front door faces northeast

Often the worst and most threatening cold winds come from the northeast. The icy wind of a Siberian storm coming through your door every morning is the most auspicious start! The strong, deep and penetrating nature of Qi from the northeast can lead to health problems such as colds, persistent infections, bronchitis and sore throats. It is also likely that women will find it difficult to become pregnant in a house where the front door faces northeast.

Trigram Dui (DUI)

The energy of joy, liveliness and communication. Like the bottom of a lake, this energy serves as a mirror of our true essence - the depth of our feelings. Knowing the potential that this energy carries, we can fully use it for our own purposes. The Children's Zone is not only a reflection of our biological children, but also a symbol of development and the future. All the ideas that we want to implement originate here.

If you're planning to open a business, for example, don't underestimate the power of the energy in this zone. This is the place where life and joy are born. When you design this area, let your imagination run wild. This is a place where creative shapes and colors will greatly enhance the flow of energy.

If the Children's area is overlooked in the planning of the room, its occupant will be prone to depression and melancholy, money will be spent on practical things rather than hobbies, and the relationship between parents and children will be difficult.

Energy sources

Crystals, a sculpture of playing dolphins, Chinese bells, fancy paintings, flowering plants, an egg.

Bagua is a sacred octagon, which is built on eight trigrams. It is also called the Bagua grid. The sides of this octagon indicate different areas of human life. The ninth field on it is the center that represents you.

Trigrams- symbols of the elements, which are formed by combinations of one long line (masculine) and two short ones (feminine). "Ba" means eight and "Gua" means trigram. Hence the name.

Each house can be attributed to a specific trigram. There are also personal trigrams that determine your date of birth. The formulas for men and women are different.

To a man you need to subtract the last two digits of his year of birth from 100, and divide the difference by 9. You will need the remainder, not the quotient obtained by division. For example, if the year of your birth is 1962, then subtract 62 from 100 - you get 38. Divide 38 by 9 and the remainder is 4. Your trigram is Xun.

To a woman we need to subtract 4 from the last digits of the year of birth and divide by 9. We also need a remainder. For example, the year of birth is 1984: 84 - 4 = 80. Divide 80 by 9 and get 8. The trigram will be Gen. From the remainder we determine the trigram:

5 - Kun for a man and Gen for a woman

no remainder - Lee

Qian - a symbol of creativity

Consists of three continuous lines. Associated with the head of the family and symbolizes the northwestern position.

Element: "Metal"

Season: "Autumn"

Meaning: "expansive energy, sky"

Kun - a symbol of receptivity

Consists of three broken lines. Associated with the mother and the rooms she occupies and uses, symbolizing the southwest.

Element: "Earth"

Season: "Summer"

Meaning: "receptive energy, relationship between husband and wife"

Zhen - a symbol of anxiety

Consists of two broken lines over one continuous line. Associated with the eldest son and represents the eastern direction.

Element: "Forest"

Season: "Early Spring"

Meaning: "Excitement, revolution, division"

Xun - a symbol of gentleness

Consists of two continuous lines over one broken one. Associated with the eldest daughter and represents the southeast.

Element: "Forest"

Season: "Late Spring"

Meaning: "Integrity, intelligence, inner strength, flexibility"

Kan - symbol of the abyss

Consists of one continuous line between two broken ones. Represents the middle son and the northern direction.

Element: "Water"

Season: "Winter"

Meaning: "Danger, fast rivers, abyss, moon"

Lee - symbol of affection

Consists of a broken line between two continuous ones. Refers to the middle daughter and the south.

Element: "Fire"

Season: "Summer"

Meaning: "Fast movement, radiance, sun"

Gen - a symbol of calm

Consists of two broken lines under one continuous one. Represents the youngest son and the northeast.

Element: "Earth"

Season: "Winter"

Meaning: "Silence, stillness"

Blow - a symbol of joy

Consists of two continuous lines under one broken one. Refers to the west and the youngest daughter.

Element: "Metal"

Season: "Autumn"

Meaning: "Joy, satisfaction"

For a house, its trigram is determined by the direction in which its back side faces. For each family member, it is better to arrange rooms according to his personal trigram. So, for the youngest daughter it should be in the west, and for the eldest son - in the east.

The eight trigrams are divided into two groups: the four eastern houses (Li, Kan, Zhen and Xun) and the four western houses (Qian, Kun, Gen and Dui). Favorable directions for the four eastern houses are north, south, east and southwest. The best directions for the four western houses are west, northwest, southwest and northeast.

Four eastern houses

The trigrams Li, Kan, Zhen and Xun refer to the elements of water, wood and fire. This is a very successful combination, since water gives birth to wood, and wood gives birth to fire.

This means that apartments belonging to eastern houses can be improved with the help of objects that symbolize these elements. Aquariums, miniature fountains, potted plants, fresh flowers and bright colors improve the feng shui of apartments belonging to this group.

Four Western Houses

The trigrams Qian, Kun, Gen and Dui refer to the elements of metal and earth. This is also a harmonious combination since the metal is mined from the earth. However, due to the fact that various elements do not fit well together, eastern houses clash with western ones.

The feng shui of apartments belonging to Western houses is improved with the help of metal wind chimes (this is the name of a set of tubes that produce melodic sounds when air blows or touches them), metal decorations, crystals, ceramics and porcelain items.

You may find it difficult to determine which trigram your apartment building belongs to if it has an irregular shape. In this case, use a compass to find out where the building's emergency exit is facing.

You will feel best in a house that belongs to the same group as your personal trigram. If, for example, your trigram is Li, the houses Li, Kan, Zhen or Xun will suit you, since they are all eastern houses. Naturally, the most successful case is when the trigram of the house coincides with your personal trigram. Therefore, someone whose trigram is Qian will feel best in the Qian house, but he will also do well in the Kun, Gen and Dui apartments (which are Western houses).

It is advisable that your apartment belongs to the same group of trigrams as the building. This can be determined using a compass at the main entrance to the apartment.

It is especially favorable when the apartment and house trigrams belong to the same group as your personal trigram. For example, your trigram is Gen, buildings are Kun, and apartments are Dui. They all belong to Western houses, that is, they are in harmonious relationships with each other.

To determine the nine Bagua zones in the house, a bagua grid is superimposed on his plan. In this case, the front door is always aligned with the underside of the mesh.

Zones are defined in separate rooms in the same way.

Wealth

The wealth zone is located diagonally to the left of the front door. It is associated with money, finances and abundance. If you want to have it all, you need to activate this area of ​​your apartment. To do this, you should increase its lighting, which will attract qi here. Crystals accumulate qi and distribute it in all directions. Also, place something metallic in this part of the house, as metal symbolizes money. An aquarium would also be appropriate here, since water in Feng Shui is a symbol of money, and fish symbolize success and achievement. Don't start an aquarium if your element is fire, as water extinguishes fire. Instead, hang red fish decorations. Place in this zone some object that symbolizes the element that precedes yours in the generation cycle. And finally, in this zone you need some item related to your element. All this will help activate the wealth zone of your apartment.

Glory

The fame zone occupies the middle third of the back of the apartment, between the wealth and marriage zones. It symbolizes your position in society. If you want to become famous, you need to activate this area.

You can stimulate it by increasing the lighting in this area of ​​the house. This is where you can hang crystals and place something related to your element. It's a good idea to hang your own portrait in this place. This is where you should display your hunting trophies, awards and diplomas.

Marriage

Nowadays, the marriage zone corresponds not only to marriage as such, but also to intimate relationships in general. If you are looking for new acquaintances or want to improve existing relationships, you need to activate this part of the house. Attract chi here by improving the lighting in this area. Hang crystals here and place pleasing objects that relate to your element and that of your life partner, if any. Photos of both of you will be very useful here. If you're looking for love, a shot of two lovers walking hand in hand along a deserted beach can activate this zone. In general, this is a place for any items that evoke love associations in you.

Family

The family zone is a symbol of family in the broadest sense of the word. It symbolizes people close to you. This part of the house is also associated with health.

Activation of this zone strengthens family ties and can be used during periods of quarrels or disagreements on any issue. This is a good place to display family portraits and items reminiscent of close friends and loved ones. If you or someone close to you is sick, this zone should be activated.

Naturally, to activate this area, its lighting should be improved. In addition, for activation we need objects that symbolize the element of the one we want to help. In the case of illness, items associated with the element preceding the sick element in the generation cycle are needed.

Children

The children's area is located on a small diagonal to the right of the front door, between the marriage and teachers areas. It can be activated in two ways.

If you are having trouble with a child, you can activate this part of the house with items related to the element that precedes the child's element in the cycle of generation. Naturally, the lighting in this area should also be increased.

If you're looking to have kids, this area is activated by increased lighting and crystals suspended from red ribbons. For the same purpose, you can use young plants in pots or fresh flowers. Once the flowers begin to wilt, they should be thrown away immediately, as dying plants spread negative qi. You can also put artificial flowers here; It is not recommended to use dried plants: they do not contain water, which is unacceptable from the point of view of Feng Shui. After all, the word Feng Shui itself means “wind and water.”

Knowledge

The knowledge zone is located on the same side of the room as the entrance door, at the maximum distance to the left of it. This place has to do with learning. It is perfect for a library or office. Any activity that requires mental activity will be most effective here.

This zone is activated in the usual way - with the help of lighting and crystals. In addition, subjects related to what exactly you are going to study will become a source of additional activation. For example, if you are going to learn a foreign language, you should study in this zone and keep textbooks and dictionaries here.

Career

The career area occupies a central position on the wall of the apartment in which the door is located. If you are trying to advance in your job or looking for a new activity, you should activate this zone. To do this, you can use light, crystals, wind chimes and objects that symbolize your element. This is a good place to put a fax, computer, telephone - any office equipment.

Teachers

The teachers' area is located to the right of the front door. There is an ancient proverb: “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” If you feel ready and the teacher has not yet appeared, you can speed up his arrival by activating this part of the apartment. Teachers are people who help us in life in word and deed, those on whom we can rely in different areas of life. By activating this zone, we encourage them to come and help us.

The Teacher Zone can be activated using normal means, however, if you have a specific person in mind and know their year of birth, you can place an item here that relates to their element.

This part of the house is also associated with travel. If you want to go on a journey, you can activate this zone by hanging a crystal there or placing an item here that symbolizes your element. Here you can hang pictures of the places where you are going to go.

Luck Center

The place in the center of the apartment is known as the “luck center” or “spiritual center”. It should be well lit - this will encourage the inhabitants of the apartment to communicate and spend time with each other. This is the most suitable place for a crystal chandelier - each of its crystals will spread qi throughout the apartment.

Bagua. 8 trigrams. The 8 gua signs, or 8 trigrams, are one of the fundamental concepts of the Chinese life sciences, and it is difficult to overestimate its importance. The properties of trigrams and the relationships between them are used in different schools of Feng Shui, such as Bazhai (8 houses) and Xuan Kong Feixing (Flying Stars), Qi Men Dong Jia and so on. The trigrams are used to create hexagrams described in the I Ching and used in Xuan Kung Da Gua Feng Shui and choosing dates.

What are 8 trigrams? Essentially, these are 8 images with which you can describe the whole variety of things in the surrounding world. Indeed, “Brevity is the sister of talent.”

We have already talked about two polarities, two poles of the existence of energy. Yin and Yang are the binary code of the Universe, but it is not enough to obtain a colorful, three-dimensional picture of the world. Just as a cell divides, forming a larger number, so Yin and Yang, uniting, give life to four Images: Old Yang, Old Yin, Young Yang (Yang line from below), Young Yin (Yin line from below). 4 images already allow us to describe a larger number of phenomena - 4 seasons, 4 cardinal directions, 4 times of human life, and so on.

Next, the 4 images are finally divided into 8 trigrams, or gua. (Bagua - ba:8, gua: trigram). Each trigram consists of three traits, or yao. Yang trigrams are those that have one feature - yang, and yin trigrams - those that have one feature - yin. There are also two special trigrams that display maximum yang (three yang traits) and maximum yin (three yin traits).

So far we have a nice diagram consisting of solid and broken lines. How can we use them to describe all the diversity of the world?

Each of the eight trigrams is an image that contains a huge number of associations. We can name for each element, color, shape, cardinal direction, family relationship, organ of the human body, taste, character, animal, and so on.

Qian is the most yang trigram. This is Father, Heaven, Sovereign. In a family, this is its head or a man over 45 years old. In the human body, Qian (or sometimes also written Tian) means the head, the brain. Qian is associated with power, authority, management, and leadership talent.

Dui - Swamp or Lake. A mischievous and playful youngest daughter (or a girl under 15), her father’s favorite. Blow corresponds to language, chatter. Fun, spontaneity, but also a desire for destruction.

Lee - Fire. The brightest trigram associated with the Sun or lightning, emotions and clarity. Middle daughter or girl from 15 to 30. The trigram corresponds to vision and eyes. The essence of this trigram is attractiveness.

Zhen - Thunder. Thunder is what spreads, what is heard from afar, this is spring with its blossoming and freshness. The eldest son, decisive and active, or a man from 30 to 45 years old. Since movement is important in this trigram, it corresponds to the legs and feet.

Xun (Shun) - Wind. Also a mobile trigram, but less aggressive than Zhen. Xun corresponds to a woman between 30 and 45 or the eldest daughter. It represents the buttocks and genitals. The essence of this trigram is penetration, restless mobility.

Kan - Water. Trigram of deep desires, subconscious, information. Middle son, or man from 15 to 30 years old. In the human body it corresponds to the ears. Kan symbolizes the hidden and hidden.

Gen - Mountain. Stubbornness and hidden softness. A small boy under 15 years old or a younger son. In the body it corresponds to the hands and fingers. Also associated with stagnation and doubt.

Kun is the most Yin trigram. Kun corresponds to the mother, as well as the Soil, fertile and life-giving. In the family this is a woman over 45 years old. In the human body it corresponds to the stomach and abdominal cavity. The earth provides equality, justice, it is thrifty and stingy.

Only the most famous associations associated with trigrams are listed here; in fact, there are many more of them.

Below you see the Preheavenly Bagua or Early Heaven Bagua, compiled by the ancient sage Fu Xi. With the help of the Bagua of the Former Heaven, one can describe the ideal order of things in the Universe.

The Bagua of Later Heaven is attributed to another sage, Wen Wang. The Late Heavenly Bagua already describes the real order of things, our earthly reality. Bagua of the Later Sky is often combined with Lo Shu and then the trigrams have associations with numerical values.

It is the Late Sky Bagua that is used, for example, in Flying Stars. The 81 combinations of nine stars are based on the interaction of trigrams. For example, the combination of 2 and 4, known as “quarrel between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law,” is explained very simply: 2 is Kun, the mother, an old woman, and 4 is Xun, the eldest daughter. It’s difficult for two women to get along in one house.)

The Later Sky Bagua is also used in a delightfully simple but very effective analysis of the house and the space around it using trigrams. For example, if there are ugly, sharp stones on the south side of the house, then the residents may have problems with vision, and if a tree on the northwest side has dried up, then you need to be attentive to the father of the family, he may get sick.

Natalia Tsyganova 2012