What does Kua number 4 mean?
Kua number 4 is an east group life trigram, governed by 巽 (Xùn ☴), the Wood trigram. Its most auspicious direction is North (生氣 Sheng Qi), which Eight Mansions ties to growth and opportunity. People with Kua 4 traditionally face it for vitality.
Key Takeaways
- Kua 4 is the 巽 (Xùn) trigram, Wood element, East group.
- Best direction: North (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth and opportunity.
- Auspicious directions: North, South, East, Southeast.
- Avoid facing: Northeast (絕命 Jue Ming), the most draining field.
- Lucky colours: green, blue, purple; aligned crystals carry the Wood element.
The 巽 Trigram Behind Kua 4
巽 Xùn · The Gentle / Wind
Wood element · East group · Lucky colours: green, blue, purple
Kua 4 is governed by the Xun trigram (巽 Xùn), Wind, the Southeast, and refined Wood. Joey Yap describes Kua 4 people as graceful, artistic, persuasive, and skilled communicators, the diplomats and creatives among the Eight Mansions natives.
What Are Kua 4's Lucky Directions?
As a Wood 巽 (Xùn) gua, Kua number 4 places its four auspicious (四吉) directions at North, South, East, Southeast. Face a desk or main door toward them; each links to its full field reading.
生氣 Sheng Qi at North
Your Sheng Qi field sits at North (北). Read its full meaning.
天醫 Tian Yi at South
Your Tian Yi field sits at South (南). Read its full meaning.
延年 Yan Nian at East
Your Yan Nian field sits at East (東). Read its full meaning.
伏位 Fu Wei at Southeast
Your Fu Wei field sits at Southeast (東南). Read its full meaning.
Which Directions Should Kua 4 Avoid?
These four inauspicious (四凶) directions describe friction patterns, not curses. Kua 4avoids pointing the bed, stove, or main desk toward them where the layout allows.
禍害 Huo Hai at Northwest
Your Huo Hai field sits at Northwest (西北). Read its full meaning.
五鬼 Wu Gui at Southwest
Your Wu Gui field sits at Southwest (西南). Read its full meaning.
六煞 Liu Sha at West
Your Liu Sha field sits at West (西). Read its full meaning.
絕命 Jue Ming at Northeast
Your Jue Ming field sits at Northeast (東北). Read its full meaning.
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Crystals for Kua 4
Wood-Kua 4 benefits from refined green and purple stones. Amethyst traditionally supports the clear communication Xun natives are known for; green aventurine reinforces the Wood element; and fluorite supports the elegant pattern-recognition Xun's wind-qi describes.
Suggested Bundle
Kua 4 Wood Balancing Set
A trio carrying the Wood element of the 巽 (Xùn) trigram, chosen to support the energy classical sources associate with Kua number 4.
Amethyst
Primary element stone
Green Aventurine
Supporting amplifier
Fluorite
Anchoring stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kua number 4 mean?
Kua number 4 is an east group life trigram in Eight Mansions (八宅) feng shui, governed by 巽 (Xùn), the Wood trigram. It sets your four auspicious and four inauspicious personal directions for life, and is used to choose which way to face a desk, bed, or front door.
What are the lucky directions for Kua number 4?
Kua number 4's four auspicious directions are North, South, East, Southeast. The strongest is North (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth, followed by South (天醫 Tian Yi) for support, East (延年 Yan Nian) for relationships, and Southeast (伏位 Fu Wei) for stability.
What is the best direction to face for Kua number 4?
The best direction for Kua number 4 is North (北), its 生氣 (Sheng Qi) direction. For Kua 4, orienting a work desk or main door toward North is traditionally the most supportive choice for growth, opportunity, and helpful people.
Which directions should Kua number 4 avoid?
Kua number 4's four inauspicious directions are Northwest, Southwest, West, Northeast. The most difficult is Northeast (絕命 Jue Ming), traditionally read as the most draining, so the tradition avoids facing the bed, stove, or main desk toward it where possible.
Is Kua number 4 East or West group?
Kua number 4 belongs to the East group in Eight Mansions. East-group Kua numbers (1, 3, 4, 9) share the same four auspicious directions and pair best with East-group homes that sit in an East-group direction.
What crystals suit Kua number 4?
Kua number 4 carries the Wood element, so it pairs with Amethyst, Green Aventurine, Fluorite. Wood-Kua 4 benefits from refined green and purple stones. Amethyst traditionally supports the clear communication Xun natives are known for; green aventurine reinforces the Wood element; and fluorite supports the elegant pattern-recognition Xun's wind-qi describes.
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