1. What is Feng Shui Kua Number?

The Feng Shui Kua Number is a personal number calculated based on your birth year and gender. It helps determine your auspicious and inauspicious directions, which can influence various aspects of life including health, wealth, and relationships.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the traditional Kua formula:

Where:

• \( Year \) — Birth year
• \( Gender \) — Male or Female

Explanation: The calculation differs for males and females, using the sum of digits of the birth year to derive a personal Kua number between 1-9.

3. Importance of Kua Number

Details: Your Kua number helps identify your favorable directions for sleeping, working, and other activities. It's an essential element in Eight Mansions Feng Shui practice.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your birth year (4 digits) and select your gender. The calculator will compute your personal Kua number based on traditional Feng Shui principles.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if my Kua number is 5?
A: For males, Kua 5 is typically converted to 2. For females, Kua 5 is converted to 8, as 5 is not used in the Kua system.

Q2: Can I use this for children?
A: Yes, the Kua number calculation works for all ages. However, Feng Shui recommendations may vary for children.

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: This follows traditional Feng Shui formulas that have been used for centuries in Chinese metaphysics.

Q4: What are the Kua number groups?
A: Kua numbers are divided into East group (1, 3, 4, 9) and West group (2, 6, 7, 8) with different favorable directions.

Q5: How do I use my Kua number?
A: Your Kua number helps determine your four auspicious and four inauspicious directions for various life activities.