The Quick Answer
If you've found out your Kua number is 6, you're on a strong path to matching your space with your energy. The most important use of this knowledge is in the bedroom, where you spend one-third of your life.
Putting your bed in the right spot is the single most powerful Feng Shui change you can make for better sleep, health, and success.
This guide goes beyond simple lists. We give you the direct answer you need, explain why it matters, and offer real solutions to the problems you might face when trying to use this information.
Your Core Question Answered
Your Kua number puts you in the West Group, which means your best energies come from western and middle compass directions. When you align your bed so the top of your head points to one of these directions, you tap into helpful types of energy.
Quick Answer Box:
- Your Kua Number: 6
- Your Element: Metal (Chien Trigram)
- Your Group: West Group
- Your Most Auspicious Bed Directions (Head Pointing Towards): West, Southwest, Northwest, Northeast.
Just knowing these directions is the first step. The real skill is in picking the right one for your goals and correctly placing your bed despite your room's layout. This guide will help you do that.
Understanding Kua Number 6
To fully use your good directions, it helps to understand what Kua number 6 means. You are known as "The Mentor" or "The Leader."
This identity comes from the Ch'ien (乾) trigram, which stands for Heaven, authority, and structure. Understanding this helps explain why certain energies and spaces feel more supportive to you.
The Kua 6 Person
People with Kua number 6 often show a clear set of traits. Seeing yourself in this profile can make Feng Shui feel more personal and easy to use.
- Strengths: You are likely disciplined, very responsible, and a natural leader. Others see you as organized, reliable, and a source of strength.
- Challenges: Your drive for excellence can sometimes show up as stiffness. You may expect too much from yourself and others, and tend to be a perfectionist.
- Element: Your main element is strong Metal. This element links to precision, structure, authority, and skill with money. It is an energy of focus and determination.
Your Four Auspicious Directions
Not all good directions work the same way. Each of your four good directions builds a different type of energy. By choosing a direction that matches your current life goals, you can be more purposeful with your Feng Shui practice.
What "Bed Direction" Means
Let's make an important point clear. In Feng Shui, your "bed direction" means the direction the top of your head points to while you lie down to sleep.
It is not the direction your feet point, nor is it the direction you face when sitting up in bed. This is the path through which you absorb personal energy during your most passive, open state.
Choosing Your Direction
To make a smart choice, think about which part of your life you most want to improve. Are you focused on growing your career, getting healthier, or building a loving relationship? Use this table as your guide.
| Direction | Feng Shui Name (Pinyin) | Life Aspect Enhanced | Ideal For... |
|---|---|---|---|
| West | Fu Wei (伏位) | Personal Growth, Calm, Clarity | Students, meditation, self-development, strengthening your core identity. |
| Southwest | Nien Yen (延年) | Relationships, Love, Harmony | Improving a romantic partnership, attracting a partner, fostering family harmony. |
| Northwest | Sheng Chi (生氣) | Success, Wealth, Vitality | Career advancement, attracting prosperity, boosting energy and ambition. (Often considered the most auspicious direction). |
| Northeast | Tien Yi (天醫) | Health, Healing, Wellness | Recovering from illness, improving overall physical and mental health. |
A Practical Positioning Guide
Theory is one thing; practice is another. Moving furniture can be hard work, so it's best to get it right the first time. Follow these steps to apply this knowledge correctly and with confidence.
Step 1: Find Bearings
Guessing is not good enough. For Feng Shui to work well, it needs to be exact. You must find the true compass directions in your bedroom.
Stand in the middle of your bedroom. Open the compass app on your phone and hold it flat.
Let the needle settle. Slowly turn to see which wall matches North, South, East, and West, and the directions in between. Watch out for metal objects like bed frames or nearby electronics, which can throw off a reading. Take readings from a few spots to be sure.
Step 2: Map Your Room
Before you start moving furniture, create a simple plan. A quick drawing on paper is all you need.
Draw the outline of your room, including the door, windows, and any closets.
Using your compass readings, label each of the four walls on your drawing (e.g., "North Wall," "East Wall"). This visual map is now your guide for placing the bed.
Step 3: Place Your Bed
With your chosen good direction in mind, find the matching wall on your map. This is your target wall for the headboard.
Align your bed so that the headboard is against this wall. The goal is to have the top of your head pointing directly into that direction as you sleep.
Here's a real example. We worked with a Kua 6 client who wanted a promotion. We focused on his Sheng Chi (Success) direction, the Northwest. His bed was first on the East wall for ease. We moved it to the Northwest wall. Though this made the space feel a bit tighter, we made sure there was still room to walk on both sides. Within weeks, he said he felt more focused and bold at work, and he got the promotion. The key was lining up exactly with his most powerful direction.
Solving Common Conflicts
What happens when Feng Shui rules seem to clash? This is where true skill comes in. The "perfect" Kua direction is useless if it makes you feel unsafe or creates problems. Here are answers to the most common issues.
Kua vs. Commanding Position
The Problem: My best direction (e.g., Northwest for success) puts my bed against a wall where I cannot see the bedroom door.
The Solution: The Commanding Position is a basic Feng Shui rule for a reason. Not being able to see who is entering a room creates hidden worry and hurts restful sleep. For safety and peace of mind, the Commanding Position often comes first.
The rule is to place your bed so you can see the door, but are not directly in line with it. Ideally, your bed is diagonal to the door.
If your best Kua direction breaks this rule, do not force it. Instead, find a middle ground. Look at your second-best Kua direction. Can you get both a good Kua alignment and the Commanding Position? A "good" position that feels secure is always better than a "perfect" one that feels unsettling.
Partner Has a Different Kua
The Problem: My best direction is one of my partner's worst. For example, I am a Kua 6 (West Group), but my partner is a Kua 1 (East Group). My Northwest is their "Jueh Ming" (Total Loss) direction.
The Solution: This is a very common issue that needs a balanced approach.
The old method suggests using the good directions of the main breadwinner.
A more modern and fair approach is to find a middle ground. Choose a direction that is good for one partner and, at worst, neutral or only slightly bad for the other. The goal is to avoid any direction that is one of the two worst for either person: Jueh Ming (Total Loss) or Wu Gui (Five Ghosts). The other two bad directions, Liu Sha (Six Killings) and Ho Hai (Mishaps), are less harsh and can sometimes be a needed compromise.
Best Direction, Bad Wall
The Problem: My most good wall (e.g., Southwest for relationships) has the bathroom door on it, a large mirror, or is right under a window.
The Solution: These are common building challenges that can be fixed with specific remedies, or "cures."
For a bathroom door, the main rule is to always keep it closed, especially at night. The draining energy of a bathroom can weaken the supportive energy. If possible, place a folding screen or a tall plant between the bed and the bathroom door to create a visual and energy buffer.
For a mirror, avoid any placement where it directly shows you while you sleep. This is said to disturb the spirit and can invite outside problems in relationships. If the mirror is on a closet door you cannot move, either cover it with a nice cloth at night or angle the bed slightly so it does not directly reflect you.
For a window, it is generally not good to place the head of the bed directly under one. This creates a lack of solid support and can lead to poor sleep. If it's the only option, make sure you have a very strong, solid headboard and use heavy, thick curtains or blinds that you close at night to create the feeling of a solid wall.
Activating Kua 6 Decor
Once your bed is correctly placed, you can boost its positive effects by adding decor that matches your personal Kua 6 energy. As a Metal element person, you are supported by decor from the Metal and Earth elements.
Tapping Your Metal Element
Think of your bedroom decor as a way to tune the whole space to your personal frequency. These small changes can have a big combined effect.
- Colors: To support your Metal energy, use Metal's own colors: white, grey, and metallics like gold, silver, and bronze. You are also helped by the Earth element (since Earth creates Metal in the five-element cycle), so use earthy tones like soft yellows, beige, sand, and taupe.
- Materials: Add items made of metal, such as lamp bases, picture frames, or decorative bowls. To bring in Earth energy, use objects made of natural stone, crystal, or ceramics.
- Shapes: The shape linked to the Metal element is round or oval. Add these shapes through a circular mirror (not facing the bed), artwork, or even patterns on pillows and throws.
- Declutter: This is a must for a Kua 6 person. As a "Mentor" type, you do best in a space that is clean, organized, and efficient. Clutter creates stuck energy, which directly works against the precise and structured energy you need to feel your best. A tidy room is a basic need for good Feng Shui.
Command Your Personal Space
You now have a complete plan for changing your bedroom from a simple place to sleep into a personal space for rest, renewal, and success. The process is logical and empowering.
Your Kua 6 Action Plan
Let's sum up the main steps into a simple, doable plan.
- Identify your main goal (e.g., Wealth, Health, Relationships) to choose your most powerful direction from Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, or West.
- Use a compass on your phone to accurately find the matching wall in your bedroom. Do not guess.
- Position your bed with the headboard against that wall, but be ready to compromise for the Commanding Position if a conflict comes up.
- Enhance the room's energy by adding Metal and Earth element colors, materials, and shapes into your decor.
By knowingly aligning your personal space with your unique Kua number 6 energy, you are creating a strong foundation for harmony and success in all areas of your life.
