Every home can be divided into eight areas determined by the pa-kua directions and the way the home sits. Four of these areas are good locations, while the other four are bad. For instance, in a Tui home, which sits west and faces east, the west, southwest, northeast and northwest are considered positive directions. The east, north, southeast and south directions are considered negative.
1 The Prime location is good. The position shown here is always the same as the direction the house sits towards. It is also known as Fu Wei (meaning “good life”). This is the area where (5e back of the home is sited, and it is suitable for beds and doors. It is believed that if your bedroom is situated in this area you will have more male descendants than female ones. (Even today, this is considered beneficial in the East.) Feng shui remedies, such as an aquarium, in this area protect you from bad luck.,
2 The Health location is good. It is also known as Tien Yi (meaning “celestial doctor”). This area brings vitality and good health. It also provides you with good friends. It is a good position for the master bedroom, dining room, and doors. This location should be stimulated to help anyone suffering from a long-lasting illness or Poor health.
3 The Longevity location is good. It is also known as Nien Yi (which means “a long life with many rich descendants”). This area brings peace, harmony, and good health. It is a good location for the bedrooms of elderly people and the dining room. This area of the home should be stimulated when the family is not in accord, as this will help to eliminate disagreements and marital difficulties.
4 The pros pert location is often called Sheng Chi (meaning “generating good ch’i”). This is the most auspicious location in the home. It represents progress, promotion, financial success, and vitality. It is a good location for the front door, the kitchen door, e study, or a desk where accounts and financial matters are taken care of, and anything else related to health and/or prosperity. When this area is stimulated, financial matters will improve. In fact, in feng shui it is believed that if this location is looked after you will ultimately become wealthy.
The direction indicated by your Sheng Chi is your most fortunate direction. If you can orient the most important things of your life in this direction, while at the same time avoiding shars, your success is assured. You can do this by having your bed pointing in this direction, having your front door opening onto it, and traveling to work or business in this direction.
5 The Death location has an unfortunate name and is related to accidents, illness, and other misfortunes. It is also known as Chueh Ming (which means “total catastrophe”). It is a good place for the toilet. (All of the negative locations are good positions for the toilet as the bad ch’i can be “flushed” away.) This is the worst location in the home, and your front door should never face this direction. It is believed that if your front door does face this direction your family will suffer ill health and you will risk losing all your money and good reputation.
6 The Disaster location is related to disputes, arguments, legal problems, and anger. It is frequently known as Ho Hai (which means “accidents and danger”). It is suitable as a storeroom, pantry, or toilet. Your bed should not be aligned in this direction as you will constantly suffer small mishaps if it does.
7 The Six Shar location relates to procrastination, loss, and scandals. It is also known as Lui Shar (meaning “six deaths”). This could lead to legal problems and ill- health. It is a good location for the kitchen or toilet.
8 The Five Ghosts location relates to fire, theft, and financial difficulties. It is also known as Wu Kuei (meaning “five ghosts”). Like the Disaster location it is suitable for use as a storeroom or toilet. If your front door faces in this direction you could suffer from fire and theft.3
Remember to sit facing one of your four favorable directions when doing anything important, such as signing papers, making decisions, studying, or negotiating. The Chinese are famous for their interest in gambling, and many of them make sure that they sit in the Prosperity direction when placing bets. Fortunately, there is an easy way of determining good locations. If your home belongs to the East Four Houses group all four of the east directions would be good locations for you. Likewise, if your home belongs to the West Four Houses group all of the west four directions would be beneficial for you.
For instance, if you live in a Li home, which is one that faces north, and has the back towards the south (referred to as “sitting south“), the directions and locations that are positive for you are south, north, east, and southeast. These are the directions to which the backs of all four members of the East Four Houses group sit.) Likewise, if you live in a West Four House, the positive locations and directions are northwest, southwest, northeast, and west.
