Kua Number 1
Your success direction in Feng Shui
1: Element Water (Lake, Ocean) – North | EAST GROUP
People with life number 1 are often described as profound and mysterious. They are flexible and independent, with a preference for going deep – whether in their career or personal interests. These types have the potential to work independently and often distinguish themselves through innovation and career orientation. Their adventurous spirit as well as their abilities as healers or therapists are also noteworthy. Favourable directions for them are East, South and North, with the success and power direction being in the Southeast.
Your Kua number is connected to certain compass directions that can have positive or negative effects on you. These directions include:
Sheng Chi (Success): This compass direction brings you success, prosperity and enhanced well-being.
Tien Yi (Health): Here you find support for good health and vitality.
Nien Yen (Love): This direction promotes positive relationships and love.
Fu Wei (Personal Growth): It supports your personal and spiritual development.
With your Kua number, you learn which directions are beneficial for success, health, love and personal growth, and can thus align your life according to the principles of Feng Shui.
East Group
Kua numbers: 1, 3, 4, 9
Sheng Chi (Success): South
Tien Yi (Health): East
Nien Yen (Love): Southeast
Fu Wei (Personal Growth): North


West Group
Kua numbers: 2, 6, 7, 8
Sheng Chi (Success): Northwest
Tien Yi (Health): Southwest
Nien Yen (Love): Northeast
Fu Wei (Personal Growth): West
Additional advice and suggestions:
Objects to strengthen your success area
Life number 1 (North): Success orientation Southeast • Healthy plants with rounded, lush leaves. (Do not place in the bedroom) • An attractive blue bowl filled with coins from various countries. • Books that focus on success, finance, prosperity and travel. • An attractive artwork made of wood. A rectangular wooden desk.
Sleep direction: Finding harmony in sleep Your Kua number shows you which orientation of your bed improves your energy flow. With the right sleep direction, you can sleep more restoratively whilst achieving positive effects on health, success and relationships.
Tip: Use a Kua number calculator to determine your ideal sleep direction using a compass.
This article was created in close collaboration with Feng Shui expert Nima Soraya

Nima Soraya:
Master Graduate of Authentic Classical Feng Shui
Certified Feng Shui Consultant
Training in transformation work
Explanation of Kua numbers
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