What is the ba gua and how do I use it?
A. The ba gua (ba: eight; gua: area) is a map of the energetic qualities of your space. It is traditionally shown as an octagon with eight sections surrounding a central area, the tai chi. For practical use, we extend the corners of the ba gua to form a square, then divide it into nine equal sections. Click here to view the Feng Shui BaGua Energy Map The ba gua divides any space into these nine areas. Each area corresponds to a different aspect of your life (see diagram). Whatever is going on energetically-good or bad-in that part of your space will affect the related aspect of your life. Every space has a ba gua. There is a ba gua for your plot of land, a ba gua for your house or apartment, and a ba gua for each room within your home. You can even apply the ba gua to your desk, bed, or stove. To apply the ba gua to your home, align the bottom edge with the wall your front door is in. Even if you usually enter your home through the garage or a back or side door, always align the ba gua
Related Questions
- I share an apartment with two other people, who don have any interest in feng shui. Should I place the ba gua over the entire floor plan, or just look at my bedroom?
- I rent the second floor of a two-story house. Is the ba gua for my space the same as for the ground floor?
- Do you teach Form School, Compass School or the Ba Gua School?
