Feng Shui House Sitting and Facing Calculator
Determines the sitting and facing directions of a house from its compass readings and classifies them into the Eight Mansions for Feng Shui analysis.
What is House Sitting and Facing Direction?
House Sitting and Facing Direction is a fundamental concept in Feng Shui that determines how energy flows through your home. The "facing" direction is where the main energy enters (typically where your front door or main entrance faces), while the "sitting" direction is exactly opposite (180 degrees away).
In Feng Shui, understanding your house's sitting and facing directions is crucial because it determines which of the Eight Mansions your home belongs to. The Eight Mansions system divides houses into two groups: East Group and West Group, each with four house types. This classification affects how auspicious different areas of your home are for you based on your personal Kua number.
Facing Direction
The facing direction is where your main entrance or front door faces. This is the direction energy flows into your home. It's typically measured using a compass and expressed in degrees (0-359) or as one of 8 cardinal directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).
Sitting Direction
The sitting direction is exactly 180 degrees opposite to the facing direction. If your house faces South (180°), it sits toward North (0°). The sitting direction represents the stable, supportive energy of your home - the foundation upon which your house's energy is built.
Fun Fact
In traditional Feng Shui, houses are always described by their sitting direction first, then facing direction. For example, a "North-South" house means it sits toward North and faces South. The sitting direction is considered more fundamental because it represents the stable foundation of the building.
Understanding the Eight Mansions
The Eight Mansions (八宅 Bā Zhái) system is one of the oldest and most practical Feng Shui methods. It classifies houses into eight types based on their sitting direction, which then determines how different areas of your home affect your life.
East Group Houses
Houses that sit toward North, East, Southeast, or South belong to the East Group. The four house types are: Kan (North), Zhen (East), Xun (Southeast), and Li (South). People with East Group Kua numbers (1, 3, 4, 9) are generally more compatible with East Group houses.
West Group Houses
Houses that sit toward Northeast, West, Northwest, or Southwest belong to the West Group. The four house types are: Qian (Northwest), Kun (Southwest), Gen (Northeast), and Dui (West). People with West Group Kua numbers (2, 5, 6, 7, 8) are generally more compatible with West Group houses.
8 Cardinal Directions
Feng Shui divides space into 8 main directions: North (0°/360°), Northeast (45°), East (90°), Southeast (135°), South (180°), Southwest (225°), West (270°), and Northwest (315°). Each direction has specific energy characteristics and associations with elements, seasons, and life areas.
Compatibility
For optimal Feng Shui, your personal Kua group should match your house group. If you're East Group and live in an East Group house, the house's energy naturally supports you. If groups don't match, you may need to use Feng Shui adjustments to harmonize the energy.
How Can You Use This?
- Determine which of the Eight Mansions your house belongs to
- Understand if your house is East Group or West Group
- Check compatibility with your personal Kua number
- Plan Feng Shui adjustments based on your house type
- Identify the best areas of your home for different activities