Kua Number 8 in 2027: Best Directions and Tips
Kua 8 is the Gen (Mountain) trigram (Earth) in the West group. Its best directions are Southwest (Vitality), Northwest (Restoration), West (Harmony) and Northeast (Steadiness); in 2027 the Vitality direction, Southwest, holds the 6 White (Wu Qu).
| Trigram | Gen (Mountain), 艮 |
|---|---|
| Group | West group (2, 6, 7, 8) |
| Home direction | Northeast |
| Best four | Southwest, Northwest, West and Northeast |
| Less supportive | South, North, East and Southeast |
| Same group | Kua 2, Kua 6, Kua 7 |
Your eight directions in 2027
Eight Mansions gives your personal directions; the flying stars describe each sector of the home this year. Laid together, they show which of your directions are easiest to use in 2027.
| Direction | Compass | 2027 star | Reading for 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitality (生氣) | Southwest | 6 · 6 White (Wu Qu) | a strong pairing for 2027: use it (Tai Sui (太歲)) |
| Restoration (天醫) | Northwest | 1 · 1 White (Tan Lang) | a strong pairing for 2027: use it |
| Harmony (延年) | West | 2 · 2 Black (Ju Men) | still one of yours, but the 2027 star asks for calm: face it, keep that sector tidy and quiet (Three Killings (三煞)) |
| Steadiness (伏位) | Northeast | 3 · 3 Jade (Lu Cun) | still one of yours, but the 2027 star asks for calm: face it, keep that sector tidy and quiet (Year Breaker (歲破)) |
| Minor friction (禍害) | South | 4 · 4 Green (Wen Qu) | not one of your directions, but a lively 2027 star: fine for shared family activity |
| Restless (五鬼) | North | 5 · 5 Yellow (Lian Zhen) | the quietest pairing this year: storage or light use (5 Yellow (五黃)) |
| Distracting (六煞) | East | 7 · 7 Red (Po Jun) | the quietest pairing this year: storage or light use |
| Least supportive (絕命) | Southeast | 8 · 8 White (Zuo Fu) | not one of your directions, but a lively 2027 star: fine for shared family activity |
Desk, bed and front door
- Desk: sit facing Southwest (Vitality) or West (Harmony).
- Bed: point the head of the bed Northwest (Restoration) or Northeast (Steadiness).
- Front door: West-group houses (sitting Southwest, Northwest, West or Northeast) match your group.
- This year: avoid starting major renovation in the North (5 Yellow), Southwest (Tai Sui) and Northeast (Year Breaker).
Who is kua 8 (born 1940–2026)
Years count from Lichun: if you were born in January or before about February 4, use the previous year.
Men: 1947, 1956, 1965, 1974, 1983, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2019
Women: 1945, 1948, 1954, 1957, 1963, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1981, 1984, 1990, 1993, 1999, 2002, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2026
Do the whole household at once
Mixed kua numbers are normal in a family. Home Map 2027 takes up to six people and shows shared directions plus each person's desk and bed; if you like the result, the Nine Palace Home Plaque ($39) keeps the year's chart on display.
Questions about kua 8
What are the best directions for kua 8?
Vitality: Southwest; Restoration: Northwest; Harmony: West; Steadiness: Northeast. The four less supportive are South, North, East and Southeast.
Is kua 8 East or West group?
West group, with kua 2, 6 and 7. People in the same group share favourable directions, which makes shared rooms and desks easier to arrange.
Which birth years are kua 8?
Men born in 1974, 1983, 1992, 2001, 2010, 2019 (and every nine years before); women born in 2002, 2008, 2011, 2017, 2020, 2026 (and every nine years before). Years turn at Lichun, so births around February 4 need the time.
Which way should kua 8 face at a desk in 2027?
Face your Vitality direction, Southwest. Your favourable directions with lively 2027 stars: Southwest and Northwest.
Why does a kua of 5 become 8?
Five is the centre of the Luo Shu and has no trigram, so tradition assigns men a 2 (Kun) and women an 8 (Gen).
Other kua numbers: Kua 1 · Kua 2 · Kua 3 · Kua 4 · Kua 6 · Kua 7 · Kua 9
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