Your feng shui kua number can unlock the secrets of your personality traits using a simple calculation. You can use your personal kua number to enhance all areas of your life.
Kua Numbers and Elements
In feng shui, it's easy to calculate personal kua numbers using your birth date and your gender or gender identity. Your personal kua number dictates the most auspicious and inauspicious directions for positive and negative energy flow throughout your home and in your life.
You can use this printable kua number worksheet to calculate your personal kua number. If you need help downloading, check the Guide for Adobe Printables.
Kua numbers are also associated with specific personality traits and one of the five feng shui elements of:
- Earth: The earth element governs the northeast and southwest sectors and the center of your home or office.
- Fire: The fire element rules the south sector.
- Metal: The metal element governs west and northwest sectors.
- Wood: The wood element rules the east and southeast sectors.
- Water: The water element governs the north sector.
Kau Numbers and Eight Mansions
Kua numbers run from one through nine and are separated into two groups: East and West. Using the eight mansions method, each group has four auspicious directions and four inauspicious directions. These eight directions (also known as sectors) are also called the eight aspirations. Once you know your group, then you can sit, eat, work, study and perform other activities/tasks facing one of your four auspicious (best) directions.
The East Group
The kua numbers 1, 3, 4 and 9 belong to the East Group. The four auspicious directions for these numbers are South, Southeast, East, and North.
Kua Number 1
This is the K'an Kua and its element is water. People with this kua number have the following traits.
Positive Traits
- Great willpower
- Flexible
- Self-sufficient
- Creative
- Helpful to those around them
Negative Traits
- Overly emotional
- Needy
- Temperamental
- Critical
- Self-indulgent
Best Colors
- Black
- Blue
Kua Number 2
This is the Chen Kua and its element is wood. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Patient
- Works well under pressure
- Makes good leader
- Intelligent
- Organized
- Open-minded
- Ability to grow beyond current limitations
Negative Traits
- Self-absorbed
- Stubborn
- Inability to adapt
- Manipulative
- Ingrown and closed-minded
Best Colors
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Brown
Kua Number 4
This is the Xun Kua and its element is also wood. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Pragmatic
- Organized
- Loyal
- Love learning new things
- Open-minded
Negative Traits
- Demanding
- Arrogant
- Judgmental
- Disloyal
- Opinionated
Best Colors
- Green
- Blue
- Black
- Brown
Kua Number 9
This is the Li Kua and its element is fire. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Charismatic
- Passionate
- Energetic
- Enthusiastic
- Persuasive
Negative Traits
- Combative
- Argumentative
- Overindulgent
- Easily excitable
- Lackluster
Best Colors
- Red
- Purple
- Pink
- Green
The West Group
The west group is made up of the kua number, 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The four auspicious (best) directions include, West, Northwest, Southwest, and Northeast.
Kua Number 2
This is the Kun Kua and its element is earth. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Honest
- Stable
- Reliable
- Hard-working
- Confident
Negative Traits
- Blunt
- Set in ways
- Workaholic
- Takes on too much responsibility
- Insecure
Best Colors
- Beige
- Yellow
- Orange
- Russet
Kua Number 5
The kua number 5 is divided into male and female since it represents the combination of yin and yang chi energies. To accomplish this, each gender is reassigned a different kua number:
- Males will use the kua number 2.
- Females will use the kua number 8.
Kua Number 6
This is the Qian Kua and its element is metal. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Insightful
- Knowledgeable
- Analytical
- Focused
- Goal-oriented
Negative Traits
- Withdrawn
- Defensive
- Easily depressed
- Emotionally unavailable
- Ambitionless
Best Colors
- Yellow
- White
- Gold
- Gray
- Silver
Kua Number 7
This is the Tui Kua and its element is also metal. People with this kua number have the following personality traits:
Positive Traits
- Optimistic
- Artistic
- Graceful
- Levelheaded
- Visionary
Negative Traits
- Picky
- Self-absorbed
- Defensive
- Emotionally repressed
- Unreasonable
Best Colors
- Yellow
- Beige
- Brown
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
Kua Number 8
This is the Ken Kua and is represented by the element earth. People with this kua number have the following personality traits.
Positive Traits
- Focused
- Goal-oriented
- Great problem solvers
- Visionary
- Creative
Negative Traits
- Manipulative
- Greedy
- Stubborn
- Resistant to change
- Unable to advance in life
Best Colors
- Yellow
- Beige
- Brown
- Red
- Pink
- Purple
Personality and Kua Numbers
There is much more that goes into forming your personality than just your kua number. Your unique life experiences, philosophical beliefs, and environment also play a role in who you are. Your personal kua number can provide insight into the foundation of your personality traits to enhance your life and relationships.
