BaGua is one of the main methods used to analyze the feng shui of any given space. Translated from Chinese, it means, 8 areas. The Bagua Map is like an energy map of your home. Just like an acupuncturist maps out areas of your body, with various energy centers, Feng Shui provides us with the Bagua to map the inherent energies within a space. Classical Feng Shui guides you in placing the map in correlation with North South East and West.

In working with the BaGua, think in fractal terms. This means the map works on any scale. You may place it over a blueprint of your entire property, the floor plan of your home, or a specific room. You may even use it in  space as small as your desk top.

The eight life areas with which the map corresponds are; Career, Wisdom and Knowledge, Family and Health, Wealth & Prosperity, Fame, Marriage & Relationships, Children & Creativity, Helpful People & Travel.

The chart below illustrates the colors and shapes that correspond with the five elements.

You can use this guide to find elements of decor which support the energetic areas in your home:

North -Water,  Blue        Wavy Lines                              Fountains and Birdbaths

South-Fire, Red               Pyramidal / Triangle           Lights, Outdoor Torches

East-Wood, Green           Tall or Rectangular              Plants and Columns

West -Metal, Metallic     Round and circular              Wind chimes, metal sculpture

• North compass reading from 337.5 to 22.5 Element: Water Color(s): Blue and Black Life Area: Career/Path in Life
• Northeast compass reading 22.5 to 67.5 Element: Earth Color(s): Beige, Light Yelow, and Sandy/Earthy Life Area: Spiritual Growth/Self-Cultivation
• East compass reading 67.5 to 112.5 Element: Wood Color(s): Brown and Green Life Area: Health & Family
• Southeast compass reading 112.5 to 157.5 Element: Wood Color(s): Brown and Green Life Area: Prosperity & Abundance
• South compass reading 157.5 to 202.5 Element: Fire Color(s): Red, Orange, Purple, and Bright Yellow Life Area: Fame & Reputation
• Southwest compass reading 202.5 to 247.5 Element: Earth Color(s): Beige, Light Yelow, and Sandy/Earthy Life Area: Love & Marriage
• West compass reading 247.5 to 292.5 Element: Metal Color(s): White and Gray Life Area: Creativity & Children
• Northwest compass reading 292.2 to 337.5 Element: Metal Color(s): White and Gray Life Area: Helpful People & Blessings