What does Kua number 2 mean?
Kua number 2 is a west group life trigram, governed by 坤 (Kūn ☷), the Earth trigram. Its most auspicious direction is Northeast (生氣 Sheng Qi), which Eight Mansions ties to growth and opportunity. People with Kua 2 traditionally face it for vitality.
Key Takeaways
- Kua 2 is the 坤 (Kūn) trigram, Earth element, West group.
- Best direction: Northeast (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth and opportunity.
- Auspicious directions: Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest.
- Avoid facing: North (絕命 Jue Ming), the most draining field.
- Lucky colours: yellow, brown, red; aligned crystals carry the Earth element.
The 坤 Trigram Behind Kua 2
坤 Kūn · The Receptive / Earth
Earth element · West group · Lucky colours: yellow, brown, red
Kua 2 is governed by the Kun trigram (坤 Kūn), receptive Earth, the Southwest, and the maternal principle. Lillian Too describes Kua 2 people as nurturing, patient, supportive, and deeply attuned to relationships and home life.
What Are Kua 2's Lucky Directions?
As a Earth 坤 (Kūn) gua, Kua number 2 places its four auspicious (四吉) directions at Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest. Face a desk or main door toward them; each links to its full field reading.
生氣 Sheng Qi at Northeast
Your Sheng Qi field sits at Northeast (東北). Read its full meaning.
天醫 Tian Yi at West
Your Tian Yi field sits at West (西). Read its full meaning.
延年 Yan Nian at Northwest
Your Yan Nian field sits at Northwest (西北). Read its full meaning.
伏位 Fu Wei at Southwest
Your Fu Wei field sits at Southwest (西南). Read its full meaning.
Which Directions Should Kua 2 Avoid?
These four inauspicious (四凶) directions describe friction patterns, not curses. Kua 2avoids pointing the bed, stove, or main desk toward them where the layout allows.
禍害 Huo Hai at East
Your Huo Hai field sits at East (東). Read its full meaning.
五鬼 Wu Gui at Southeast
Your Wu Gui field sits at Southeast (東南). Read its full meaning.
六煞 Liu Sha at South
Your Liu Sha field sits at South (南). Read its full meaning.
絕命 Jue Ming at North
Your Jue Ming field sits at North (北). Read its full meaning.
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Crystals for Kua 2
Earth-Kua 2 benefits from yellow and grounding stones aligned with Kun's receptive Earth qi. Citrine and tiger's eye traditionally support the nurturing, abundant energy of Kun natives, while jade reinforces the long, steady grounding the trigram describes.
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Kua 2 Earth Balancing Set
A trio carrying the Earth element of the 坤 (Kūn) trigram, chosen to support the energy classical sources associate with Kua number 2.
Citrine
Primary element stone
Tiger's Eye
Supporting amplifier
Green Jade
Anchoring stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kua number 2 mean?
Kua number 2 is a west group life trigram in Eight Mansions (八宅) feng shui, governed by 坤 (Kūn), the Earth 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 2?
Kua number 2's four auspicious directions are Northeast, West, Northwest, Southwest. The strongest is Northeast (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth, followed by West (天醫 Tian Yi) for support, Northwest (延年 Yan Nian) for relationships, and Southwest (伏位 Fu Wei) for stability.
What is the best direction to face for Kua number 2?
The best direction for Kua number 2 is Northeast (東北), its 生氣 (Sheng Qi) direction. For Kua 2, orienting a work desk or main door toward Northeast is traditionally the most supportive choice for growth, opportunity, and helpful people.
Which directions should Kua number 2 avoid?
Kua number 2's four inauspicious directions are East, Southeast, South, North. The most difficult is North (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 2 East or West group?
Kua number 2 belongs to the West group in Eight Mansions. West-group Kua numbers (2, 6, 7, 8) share the same four auspicious directions and pair best with West-group homes that sit in a West-group direction.
What crystals suit Kua number 2?
Kua number 2 carries the Earth element, so it pairs with Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Green Jade. Earth-Kua 2 benefits from yellow and grounding stones aligned with Kun's receptive Earth qi. Citrine and tiger's eye traditionally support the nurturing, abundant energy of Kun natives, while jade reinforces the long, steady grounding the trigram describes.
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