How to Calculate a Kua Number

Learn how to calculate a Kua number in feng shui.

In Flying Star feng shui, energy groups split into two main directions, East and West. Your Kua number determines which directions are the most auspicious for you. Once your determine your Kua number, you can discover the best directions in which to face when sleeping, for your career, your relationships, business dealings and practically any other situation that arises in your life.

Depending on the method of calculation you use, your number may vary a bit. Here are two methods on how to calculate a Kua number:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year together – For example, if you were born in 1974, you would add 7+4=11.
2. If the above number has two digits, add those together – Using the above example: 7+4=11 then, 1+1=2.
3. If you are female, add five to the number in step two.
4. If you are male, subtract the number in step two from 10.

• For females, using the above example, the math looks like this:
  • 7+4=11
  • 1+1=2
  • 2+5=7
  • The number seven is the Kua number.

• For males, using the above example, the math looks like this:
  • 7+4=11
  • 1+1=2
  • 2-10=8
  • The number eight is the Kua number because you don't have to deal with negatives.

Here is another method to finding your Kua number:

1. Add the numbers of your birth year together – So if you were born in 1974 then you would add 1+9+7+4=21
2. Add the two digits from step one together – If it's just one digit, skip this step.
3. For females, divide the number in step one by 9 – So, the math would be 21/9=2 remainder 3.
4. Add four to the remainder – So, 3+4=7. The number 7 is the Kua number.
5. For males, divide by nine, then take the remainder and subtract it from the number 11 – Using the example above: 21/9=2 remainder 3. 11-3=8. The number eight is the Kua number.

Here is a quick breakdown of the auspicious directions according to your Kua:

The following numbers fall into the East groups:

K'an--Number One

The number one represents the feng shui element of water. The most auspicious direction for those whose number is one is the southeast, followed by:

• East
• South
• North

Chen—Number Three

The number three represents the feng shui element of wood. South is the best facing direction for those with this Kua, followed by:

• North
• Southeast
• East

Xun—Number Four

Four represents the element of wood and the most auspicious direction for "four's" is to the north, followed by:

• South
• East
• Southeast

Li—Number Nine

The number nine represents the feng shui element of fire. The most auspicious facing direction for those with this number is east, followed by:

• Southeast
• North
• South

The following Kua numbers fall into the West group:

K'un—Number Two

The feng shui element of Earth represent the number two. Northeast is the best facing direction for those with this number, followed by:

• West
• Northwest
• Southwest

Center—Number Five

The number five is the center of the numbers and is separated by male and female. It is represented by the yin yang symbol.

• For females the best facing direction is southwest, followed by
  • Northwest
  • West
  • Northeast

• For males, the most auspicious direction is northwest, followed by:
  • West
  • Northwest
  • Southwest

Qian—Number Six

Six is represented by the feng shui element of metal. West is the best facing direction for those with this number is northeast, followed by:

• Northeast
• Southwest
• Northwest

Tui—Number Seven

Seven is a metal element and the most auspicious direction for those with the Kua number of seven is northwest, followed by

• Southwest
• Northeast
• West

Gen—Number Eight

Eight represents the element of Earth. The best direction for those with the number eight Kua is southwest, followed by:

• Northwest
• West
• Northeast

Facing the most auspicious direction according to your Kua number, helps to bring you the optimum results, no matter what the event or occasion. Try it next time you're tackling a deal, get more restful sleep, or ask for that raise at work. You never know what might happen.

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