What does Kua number 9 mean?
Kua number 9 is an east group life trigram, governed by 離 (Lí ☲), the Fire trigram. Its most auspicious direction is East (生氣 Sheng Qi), which Eight Mansions ties to growth and opportunity. People with Kua 9 traditionally face it for vitality.
Key Takeaways
- Kua 9 is the 離 (Lí) trigram, Fire element, East group.
- Best direction: East (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth and opportunity.
- Auspicious directions: East, Southeast, North, South.
- Avoid facing: Northwest (絕命 Jue Ming), the most draining field.
- Lucky colours: red, purple, green; aligned crystals carry the Fire element.
The 離 Trigram Behind Kua 9
離 Lí · The Clinging / Fire
Fire element · East group · Lucky colours: red, purple, green
Kua 9 is governed by the Li trigram (離 Lí), Fire, the South, and radiant brightness. Joey Yap describes Kua 9 people as charismatic, expressive, and naturally visible, Li natives draw attention and are often performers, leaders, or public figures.
What Are Kua 9's Lucky Directions?
As a Fire 離 (Lí) gua, Kua number 9 places its four auspicious (四吉) directions at East, Southeast, North, South. Face a desk or main door toward them; each links to its full field reading.
生氣 Sheng Qi at East
Your Sheng Qi field sits at East (東). Read its full meaning.
天醫 Tian Yi at Southeast
Your Tian Yi field sits at Southeast (東南). Read its full meaning.
延年 Yan Nian at North
Your Yan Nian field sits at North (北). Read its full meaning.
伏位 Fu Wei at South
Your Fu Wei field sits at South (南). Read its full meaning.
Which Directions Should Kua 9 Avoid?
These four inauspicious (四凶) directions describe friction patterns, not curses. Kua 9avoids pointing the bed, stove, or main desk toward them where the layout allows.
禍害 Huo Hai at Northeast
Your Huo Hai field sits at Northeast (東北). Read its full meaning.
五鬼 Wu Gui at West
Your Wu Gui field sits at West (西). Read its full meaning.
六煞 Liu Sha at Southwest
Your Liu Sha field sits at Southwest (西南). Read its full meaning.
絕命 Jue Ming at Northwest
Your Jue Ming field sits at Northwest (西北). Read its full meaning.
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Crystals for Kua 9
Fire-Kua 9 benefits from warm red and orange stones that match Li's radiant Fire qi. Carnelian traditionally supports the bold expression Li natives carry; garnet reinforces passionate commitment; and sunstone supports the natural charisma classical sources describe.
Suggested Bundle
Kua 9 Fire Balancing Set
A trio carrying the Fire element of the 離 (Lí) trigram, chosen to support the energy classical sources associate with Kua number 9.
Carnelian
Primary element stone
Garnet
Supporting amplifier
Sunstone
Anchoring stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kua number 9 mean?
Kua number 9 is an east group life trigram in Eight Mansions (八宅) feng shui, governed by 離 (Lí), the Fire 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 9?
Kua number 9's four auspicious directions are East, Southeast, North, South. The strongest is East (生氣 Sheng Qi) for growth, followed by Southeast (天醫 Tian Yi) for support, North (延年 Yan Nian) for relationships, and South (伏位 Fu Wei) for stability.
What is the best direction to face for Kua number 9?
The best direction for Kua number 9 is East (東), its 生氣 (Sheng Qi) direction. For Kua 9, orienting a work desk or main door toward East is traditionally the most supportive choice for growth, opportunity, and helpful people.
Which directions should Kua number 9 avoid?
Kua number 9's four inauspicious directions are Northeast, West, Southwest, Northwest. The most difficult is Northwest (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 9 East or West group?
Kua number 9 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 9?
Kua number 9 carries the Fire element, so it pairs with Carnelian, Garnet, Sunstone. Fire-Kua 9 benefits from warm red and orange stones that match Li's radiant Fire qi. Carnelian traditionally supports the bold expression Li natives carry; garnet reinforces passionate commitment; and sunstone supports the natural charisma classical sources describe.
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