BAZHAI / THE 8  MANSION                                                
The Gua number of the individual is based on her/his birth date (1: water, 2: yang earth, 3: yang wood, 4: ying wood, 6: yang metal, 7: yin metal, 8: yin earth, 9: fire).
Gua numbers indicate certain directions (Baqua- 8 compass points) and placements (9Palaces) in the living space for good Qi or bad Qi (Sha Qi) .

Auspicious Qi

+90: Sheng Chi (The breath of Life)
The energy from this direction attracts prosperity, vitality, respectability and reputation.
This is a good location for your front door.

+80: Tien Yi (Heavenly Doctor)
This magnetic direction fosters good health. Persons under this influence are patient, agreeable, appreciative as well as secure and confident in themselves. This is a good position to place your stove.

+70 Yan Nian meaning "longevity and relationships"
This direction enhances the quality of relationships in the family, promotes longevity and
self sufficiency. This is a good palace for the master bedroom.

+60: Fu Wei meaning "overall harmony, peace and stability"
This energy brings about peace. This location is considered a good site for an altar.

Inauspicious Qi, try to avoid

-60: Ho Hai (Obstacles and mishaps)
This energy is considered the least harmful but has been known to lead to all kinds of intermittent difficulty and frustration. Persons under this influence may tire easily and feel insecure. For those with personal Gua numbers that are different from their partner's, this direction can be used to compromise on the sleeping direction.

-70: Wu Kwei (Five Ghosts)
This energy generates the kind of mischief that leads to fire, loss of income, and burglary.
It also causes quarrels and misunderstanding at home and at work. Avoid placing the stove here or cures will have to be implemented.

-80: Lui Sha (Six Killings)
This direction represents scandals, missed opportunities, legal entanglements and illnesses. Persons under this influence may experience fitful sleep, lack of focus, lethargy in their everyday being and may even become alcoholic. A bathroom or storeroom placed in this sector will suppress its negative effects.

-90 Chueh Ming (Disaster)
This is the most harmful and dangerous direction. This energy can cause poor finance and unproductive career. Persons under this influence can experience difficulties in every endeavor and can cause depression, mental illness, accidents and suicidal feelings. Every care should be taken to avoid facing this direction.