Feng Shui
Four Auspicious Directions in Eight Mansions
A comprehensive guide to the four auspicious directions in Eight Mansions feng shui — Sheng Qi, Tian Yi, Yan Nian, and Fu Wei — and how to use them.
2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12
Feng Shui
A comprehensive guide to the four auspicious directions in Eight Mansions feng shui — Sheng Qi, Tian Yi, Yan Nian, and Fu Wei — and how to use them.
2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12
The Four Auspicious Directions (四吉方) are compass directions that carry favorable energy for a specific Ming Gua. They are used in Eight Mansions feng shui to identify where to place important furniture like beds, desks, and stoves.
Each Ming Gua has its own set of four auspicious directions. These directions generate, nurture, or support favorable energy for people with that specific Ming Gua. Using them aligns personal energy with spatial energy.
The Growth Position represents development and expansion energy. Activities placed in this direction benefit from growth momentum, making it suitable for desks, business areas, or places where new projects begin.
The Medical Position represents health and support energy. It is traditionally considered favorable for beds, health-related activities, and areas where stability and healing are priorities.
The Longevity Position represents sustained energy and long-term wellbeing. It is traditionally considered favorable for relationships, marriage, and activities that benefit from enduring stability.
The Hidden Position represents quiet support and conservative energy. It is traditionally considered favorable for rest, meditation, and activities that benefit from stable, understated energy.
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