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The 8 Life Aspirations
8 Life Aspirations Formula (Bagua Map)
Each part of your home is related to a different part of your life. Each location based on the actual magnetic compass direction has particular elements, colors, shapes, artwork, symbols and decorative accessories that are in harmony.
Overlaying the "8 Life Aspirations Map" over the entire floor plan of your home will help you make decisions such as the optimal paint color, flooring, and décor for each room.
This is working with the "Big Chi".
You may also overlay the "8 Life Aspirations Map" within each room to help determine where to place decorative accessories, artwork, feng shui cures, plants, prisms, crystals, water features and candles.
This is energizing the "Little Chi".
Both methods are equally powerful and effective.
Flying Stars Facing Direction of Main Door
| Facing Direction | Degrees at Main Door |
|---|---|
| South 1 | 157.5 to 172.5 |
| South 2 | 172.5 to 187.5 |
| South 3 | 187.5 to 202.5 |
| Southwest 1 | 202.5 to 217.5 |
| Southwest 2 | 217.5 to 232.5 |
| Southwest 3 | 232.5 to 247.5 |
| West 1 | 247.5 to 262.5 |
| West 2 | 262.5 to 277.5 |
| West 3 | 277.5 to 292.5 |
| Northwest 1 | 292.5 to 307.5 |
| Northwest 2 | 307.5 to 322.5 |
| Northwest 3 | 322.5 to 337.5 |
| North 1 | 337.5 to 352.5 |
| North 2 | 352.5 to 7.5 |
| North 3 | 7.5 to 22.5 |
| Northeast 1 | 22.5 to 37.5 |
| Northeast 2 | 37.5 to 52.5 |
| Northeast 3 | 52.5 to 67.5 |
| East 1 | 67.5 to 82.5 |
| East 2 | 82.5 to 97.5 |
| East 3 | 97.5 to 112.5 |
| Southeast 1 | 112.5 to 127.5 |
| Southeast 2 | 127.5 to 142.5 |
| Southeast 3 | 142.5 to 157.5 |
An accurate compass reading is critical to your success with feng shui. Stand inside the front/main door facing out towards the street. Take your reading while holding your compass at waist level. This will give you the facing direction of the building.
Use this Map if your Home Faces SE, SW, NE or NW
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East Family, Health, New Beginnings 3 Wood/Water |
Southeast Abundance, Wealth, Blessings 4 Wood/Water |
South Recognition, Appreciation, Passion, Opportunities 9 Fire/Wood |
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Northeast Education, Wisdom, Spiritual, Knowledge 8 Earth/Fire |
Center Overall Harmony 5 Earth/Fire |
Southwest Love, Relationships, "Mother" 2 Earth/Fire |
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North Career, Business, Life Journey 1 Water/Metal |
Northwest Support, Networking, "Help from Heaven", "Father" 6 Metal/Earth |
West Creativity, New Projects, Joy, "Children" 7 Metal/Earth |
Use this Map if your Home faces North, South, East or West
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Southeast Abundance, Wealth, Blessings 4 Wood/Water |
South Recognition, Appreciation, Passion, Opportunities 9 Fire/Wood |
Southwest Love, Relationships, "Mother" 2 Earth/Fire |
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East Family, Health, New Beginnings 3 Wood/Water |
Center Overall Harmony 5 Earth/Fire |
West Creativity, New Projects, Joy, "Children" 7 Metal/Earth |
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Northeast Education, Wisdom, Spiritual, Knowledge 8 Earth/Fire |
North Career, Business, Life Journey 1 Water/Metal |
Northwest Support, Networking, "Help from Heaven", "Father" 6 Metal/Earth |
Detailed Application of the 8 Life Aspirations Formula
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| Life Aspirations | Compass Direction/ Location | Ruling Element | Productive Element | Colors to Use |
Avoid (D) Destroys (E) Exhausts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Success, Business Flow, Life Path, Mission | North | Water | Metal | Blue; Black; Purple; Metallic; White; Gold; Silver | (D) Earth; (E) Wood; Yellow; Beige; Green; Brown |
| Mentors, Support, Leads, & Networking, "Help from Heaven" | Northwest | Metal | Earth | Metallic; White; Gold; Silver; Beige; Yellow; Earth Tones | (D) Fire; (E) Water; Reds; Blue; Black; Purple |
| Recognition, Reputation, Passion, New Opportunities | South | Fire | Wood | Red; Maroon; Coral; Orange; Green; Brown | (D) Water; (E) Earth; Blue; Black; Purple; Yellow; Beige |
| Wealth & Prosperity, Gateway to Blessings | Southeast | Wood | Water | Green; Brown; Blue; Black; Purple | (D) Metal; (E) Fire; Metallic; White; Gold; Silver; Reds |
| Education, Wisdom & Knowledge | Northeast | Earth | Fire | Beige; Yellow; Earth Tones; Red; Maroon; Coral | (D) Wood; (E) Metal; Green; Metallic; White |
| Love, Marriage, Romance, Partnerships | Southwest | Earth | Fire | Beige; Yellow; Earth Tones; Red; Maroon; Coral; | (D) Wood; (E) Metal; Green; Brown; Metallic; White |
| Children, Fertility, Joy, Laughter, Creativity, New Projects | West | Metal | Earth | Metallic; White; Gold; Beige; Yellow | (D) Fire; (E) Water; Reds; Blue; Black; Purple |
| Family Harmony & Health | East | Wood | Water | Green; Brown; Blue; Black; Purple | (D) Metal; (E) Fire; Metallic; White; Gold; Silver; Reds |
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