Feng Shui Eight Mansions Life Palace Calculator
Compute your life palace (Ming Gua position) within the Eight Mansions system so you can see which sector of your house is most aligned with your energy.
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What is the Life Palace (Ming Gua)?
The Life Palace (Ming Gua, 命卦) is your personal energy center within the Eight Mansions Feng Shui system. It represents the primary direction and sector of your home that is most aligned with your personal energy, based on your Kua number calculated from your birth year and gender.
In Eight Mansions Feng Shui, your house is divided into eight sectors, each corresponding to one of the eight directions (North, Northeast, East, Southeast, South, Southwest, West, Northwest). Your Life Palace indicates which of these sectors is most energetically compatible with you, making it the ideal location for your bedroom, study, or other important personal spaces.
Personal Energy Alignment
Your Life Palace sector is where your personal energy (Kua) resonates most strongly. Activities performed in this sector tend to be more harmonious and successful.
Eight Mansions System
The Eight Mansions system divides space into eight sectors, each associated with a direction and trigram. Your Kua number determines which sector becomes your Life Palace.
Fun Fact
The Life Palace concept in Eight Mansions Feng Shui is different from the more commonly known Flying Stars system. It focuses specifically on personal energy alignment rather than time-based energy changes. Your Life Palace remains constant throughout your life.
Understanding Your Life Palace
Your Life Palace direction corresponds to one of the eight trigrams in the Eight Mansions system. Each trigram has specific characteristics and is associated with particular life aspects. Here's what each direction represents:
Kan (North)
Represents water and wisdom. Associated with career, knowledge, and inner reflection. Good for study areas and meditation spaces.
Gen (Northeast)
Represents mountain and stillness. Associated with stability, learning, and new beginnings. Ideal for study rooms and children's bedrooms.
Zhen (East)
Represents thunder and action. Associated with family, growth, and health. Excellent for family rooms and health-related activities.
Xun (Southeast)
Represents wind and flexibility. Associated with wealth, abundance, and prosperity. Perfect for wealth corners and business areas.
Li (South)
Represents fire and recognition. Associated with fame, reputation, and visibility. Great for living rooms and entertaining spaces.
Kun (Southwest)
Represents earth and nurturing. Associated with relationships, love, and family harmony. Ideal for master bedrooms and dining areas.
Dui (West)
Represents lake and joy. Associated with creativity, children, and completion. Perfect for creative spaces and children's areas.
Qian (Northwest)
Represents heaven and leadership. Associated with authority, mentors, and helpful people. Excellent for home offices and leadership spaces.
How Can You Use This?
- Position your bedroom in your Life Palace sector for better sleep and personal harmony
- Use your Life Palace direction for important personal activities and decision-making
- Enhance your personal space by aligning with your Life Palace energy
- Combine with other Feng Shui principles for comprehensive home optimization