Kua Number (also spelled Gua Number) is a concept from Feng Shui, not traditional numerology. It originates from Chinese metaphysics, particularly the Eight Mansions School of Feng Shui, and is used to determine a person’s lucky and unlucky directions based on their birth year and gender.

What Is Kua Number?

The Kua Number is a personal number (1 to 9) calculated using:

• Your year of birth

• Your gender

Once calculated, this number is used to determine:

• Favorable directions (for sleep, work, home entrances, etc.)

• Unfavorable directions (to be avoided)

How to Calculate Your Kua Number

For Males:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year.

2. If the sum is a 2-digit number, add them again to get a single digit.

3. Subtract this single digit from 10.

   • Example: Born in 1993 → 9+3 = 12 → 1+2 = 3 → 10–3 = 7

For Females:

1. Add the last two digits of your birth year.

2. Reduce to a single digit if necessary.

3. Add 5 to the result (for births after 2000, add 6).

   • Example: Born in 1993 → 9+3 = 12 → 1+2 = 3 → 3+5 = 8

Note: For people born in 2000 or later, the formula slightly changes.

Significance of Kua Number

Each Kua Number belongs to either the East Group or West Group.

East Group Kua Numbers: 1, 3, 4, 9

• Best directions: North, South, East, Southeast

West Group Kua Numbers: 2, 5 (female), 6, 7, 8

• Best directions: West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast

Uses of Kua Number in Life

• Sleeping Direction (head facing a lucky direction)

• Working Direction (face favorable directions while working)

• Home Layout (entrance, kitchen, bed, etc.)

• Relationship & Health Enhancements

• Business & Prosperity Activation

Not to Confuse With:

Kua Number is not part of Pythagorean or Chaldean numerology. It is used alongside Feng Shui practices for harmonizing personal energy with the environment.