Bagua - The nine areas of life and themes in Feng Shui

Like the 8 cardinal points, the Bagua consists of 8 zones and the center, the so-called Tai Chi. It is also called 3 doors Bagua in Feng Shui and is used to determine the flow of energy in the house, apartment or garden.

The word Bagua comes from the Chinese word "Ba", which means the number 8, and "gua", which stands for trigram. Symbols from the ancient Chinese I Ching (Book of Changes) are assigned to the 8 trigrams.

Each of these 8 zones is assigned certain life themes, so each area in the house, apartment or garden has a special meaning or effect. You can even divide every single room, right down to the desk, according to this principle.

The 8 zones are the life themes of wealth, fame, partnership, family, children, knowledge, career, helpful friends and the center / Thai Chi.

The meaning of the Bagua or the zones

Career:

This area is in the north. The element water is assigned to it. In the garden, curved paths, flowers with flowing shapes and water such as a stream, pond, water feature or a bird bath are suitable. In the living area you can work with light curtains, a water feature, a water picture. The colors blue and light blue are used here.

Partnership/relationships:

This area is in the southwest and the element is earth. The colors are yellow, orange, vanilla, sand, brown, beige, terracotta. Objects made of stone, ceramic or clay have a supportive effect. A terrace made of gravel or a stone wall works well in the garden. Indoors, accessories with a horizontal shape are ideal.

Children:

This zone is in the west and is credited with the metal element. Round shapes and white, gray, gold, silver or copper colors support this. To activate this area Bring in objects that remind you of joy of life, lightness, carefreeness, just like children are. The garden is the ideal place for a children's play area, swing or sandpit.

Helpful friends:

Here we are in the northwest. The element is metal and round shapes with metal colors support this area. In the living area, vases, metal furniture or a gong could be placed here. In the garden, a seating area with metal furniture and metallic garden decorations would be beneficial.

Knowledge:

The knowledge zone is in the northeast and is assigned the element earth. All earth colors such as brown, yellow, orange, sand, beige and terracotta support this area. Make sure you stay quiet here. There could be a relaxation area/sitting area in the garden.

Family:

Family and health are addressed here. We are in the East, the element is wood and the color is green. All emerging forms are helpful and beneficial. A trellis with tiered fruit could be placed in the garden. Bring water in the form of a water feature or birdbath. Pay particular attention to order in this area.

Wealth:

This zone belongs to the southeast. He is also given the wood element, the color green and all emerging shapes are assigned. Water also encourages this area, so place in this area a water feature in the garden. In Feng Shui, water is also associated with prosperity and abundance. Place an indoor fountain or a waterfall picture here.

Fame:

Fame and recognition lie in the south, the fire element. Red colors help here and pointed shapes. A fire pit or garden grill could be placed here in the garden. Exceptional garden art and good lighting are also helpful.

Center/Thai Chi:

Midlife is symbolized here. The energy should be able to flow freely and not through furniture or walls may be blocked. Otherwise, this could indicate that things are going poorly in your life. Also A staircase in this area could indicate an eventful life with ups and downs. Work with earth colors and horizontal shapes in this zone.

The Bagua is used in such a way that the baseline with the 3 areas Knowledge / Career / Helpful Friends are laid out at the front door. This is basically the area where you first enter your living area. This means that the Fame area is always exactly opposite the entrance door, regardless of which one direction he is actually located. And here this method differs from the possibility of working with the 8 cardinal directions.

The 8 cardinal directions

I In my Feng Shui consultations, however, I do not work with the Bagua, but with the 8 cardinal directions. For this I use my special compass, the so-called Lo Pan. The Working with the Lo Pan or the 8 cardinal directions is a much more precise method. The floor plan is precisely measured using various measuring points such as the site or front door.

The respective areas can be determined exactly and more precise statements can therefore be made.