International Journal of Jyotish Research: 2024; 9(2): 05-08

ISSN: 2456-4427
Impact Factor: RJIF: 5.11 Kua number and numerology
Jyotish 2024; 9(2): 05-08
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www.jyotishajournal.com Padmashri A Pethkar and Dr. Sheffali Banssal
Received: 04-05-2024
Accepted: 11-06-2024
Abstract
Kua number and numerology are both systems used to derive personal insights and guidance based on
Padmashri A Pethkar
JMCT Polytechnic College,
certain aspects of an individual's birth details, though they originate from different traditions and
Nashik, Maharashtra, India methodologies. The Kua number is a concept from Feng Shui, a traditional Chinese practice that
emphasizes harmony and balance in the environment. It is used to determine the most favourable
Dr. Sheffali Banssal directions and elements for an individual.
Shree Maharshi College of Vedic
Astrology, Udaipur, Rajasthan, Keywords: Numerology, path number, destiny number, Kua number
India
Introduction
Kua numbers from Feng Shui and ancient numerology, including systems like Pythagorean
and Chaldean numerology, offer insights into personal characteristics, strengths and life paths
but they originate from different cultures and methodologies.
Kua numbers and Indian numerology both use birth dates to derive significant numbers that
can offer insights into a person's character, strengths, weaknesses, and life path. While Kua
number, derived from Feng Shui and is used to identify favourable and unfavourable
directions and elements for an individual. Knowing your Kua number can help you optimize
your living and working environments to enhance various aspects of your life, health,
relationships and success.

Materials and Methods

Kua number optimized living spaces by aligning your furniture and sleeping directions
according to your favourable Kua directions, you can create a more harmonious and supportive
environment. Placing yourself in health-enhancing directions can promote better physical and
mental well-being. This includes positioning your bed or desk to face your health direction.
Utilizing your relationship direction can foster better communication and intimacy with your
partner, family, and friends. This can be beneficial in both personal and professional
relationships. Facing your success direction while working or studying can boost productivity
and career advancement. This direction is believed to enhance focus, decision-making and
overall performance. Kua number can help you identify areas of life that need more attention
and alignment, promoting personal growth and self-improvement. Living in a space that
supports your personal energy can reduce stress and increase your sense of peace and
relaxation. Favourable directions help in creating a balanced and serene environment.
Achieving a balanced environment that aligns with your Kua number can result in a more
harmonious living and working space, reducing conflicts and enhancing overall happiness.
Positioning your workspace in alignment with your prosperity direction can attract better
financial opportunities and improve money management.
The Kua number is calculated based on the year of birth and gender. How to calculate your
Kua Number for males: Add the last two digits of your birth year. If the result is more than 9,
add the digits together again to get a single digit. Subtract this single digit from 10. For
females: Add the last two digits of your birth year. If the result is more than 9, add the digits
together again to get a single digit. Add 5 to this single digit (if the result is more than 9, add
the digits together again to get a single digit).
For example, for a male born in 1981: Add the last two digits: 8 + 1 = 9. Subtract from 10: 10 -
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9 = 1. So, the Kua number is 1.
JMCT Polytechnic College, For a female born in 1981: Add the last two digits: 8 +1 = 9. Add 5: 9 + 5 = 14. Add the digits
Nashik, Maharashtra, India together again to get a single digit. So, the Kua number is 5.
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Table 1: Kua nmber and traits

Sr. No. Kua Number Element Traits
Water Adaptable, intuitive, and communicative. They are good at expressing their ideas and tend to be
1. 1
Personality creative and resourceful. They value freedom and can be very persuasive.
Earth Nurturing, supportive, and diplomatic. They have strong family values and are good at
2. 2
Personality maintaining harmony in relationships. They are reliable, patient, and prefer stability.
Wood Energetic, enthusiastic, and ambitious. They are often optimistic and have a pioneering spirit.
3. 3
Personality They enjoy exploring new ideas and are usually straightforward and honest.
Wood Intelligent, innovative, and flexible. They have a strong ability to adapt to different situations and
4. 4
Personality are often seen as good communicators. They tend to be practical and down-to-earth.
(Note: Kua number 5 is treated differently for males and females, often referring to Kua number
Earth 2 for males and Kua number 8 for females in practice.) Balanced, stable, and reliable. They have
5. 5
Personality strong leadership qualities and are good at organizing and managing tasks. They value tradition
and have a practical approach to life.
Metal Responsible, disciplined, and authoritative. They are natural leaders and often take charge in
6. 6
Personality situations. They have a strong sense of duty and are very goal-oriented.
Metal Reflective, spiritual, and introspective. They value inner peace and are often seen as
7. 7
Personality philosophical and wise. They enjoy solitude and are good at analysing situations.
Earth Practical, methodical, and hardworking. They are determined and often very successful in their
8. 8
Personality endeavours. They value security and are good at managing resources.
Fire Passionate, charismatic, and dynamic. They are natural leaders and are often very ambitious.
9. 9
Personality They enjoy being in the spotlight and are known for their creativity and enthusiasm.

Kua numbers are part of the Feng Shui tradition, used to associated with one of these elements, affecting the
determine auspicious and inauspicious directions for interpretation of directions and energies.
individuals based on their birth year and gender. They belong Personal Trigram: Each Kua number is linked to one of the
to a system known as the Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai) School of Eight Trigrams (Ba Gua) in the I Ching, influencing personal
Feng Shui. characteristics and compatibility with spaces and other
Here's a basic overview of how Kua numbers relate to other individuals. By understanding these relationships practitioners
concepts: Birth Year and Gender: Kua numbers are calculated use Kua numbers to align living and working spaces with the
using a person's birth year and gender. The formula differs for natural energies that support individual well-being and
males and females. success.
Eight Directions: Each Kua number corresponds to eight Feng Shui numerology is a practice that combines elements of
different directions, each with a specific meaning (e.g., Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of harmonizing individuals
Health, Wealth, Relationships). with their environment, numerology, the study of numbers
Yin and Yang: Kua numbers incorporate principles of Yin and their mystical meanings. Here are some key concepts and
and Yang, where odd numbers are generally considered Yang principles: Bagua and Numbers: In Feng Shui, the Bagua is an
and even numbers are Yin. energy map used to analyse the energy of spaces. Each
Five Elements: The five elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, section of the Bagua is associated with specific numbers,
and Water) are integral to Feng Shui. Each Kua number is elements, colours, and life aspects.

Table 2: Lo shu Grid and Kua number

Southeast South Southwest
4 9 2
Wealth and Prosperity (Wood element) Fame and Reputation (Fire element) Relationships and Love (Earth element)
Oldest Daughter Middle Daughter Mom, Matriarch
East West
5
3 7
Center (Earth element, representing balance)
Family and Health (Wood element) Creativity and Children (Metal element)
Family
Oldest Son Youngest Daughter
Northeast North Northwest
8 1 6
Knowledge and Wisdom (Earth element) Career and Path in Life (Water element) Helpful People and Travel (Metal element)
Young Son Middle Son Dad, Patriarch

Kua numbers and Positive directions pointed towards that direction and sitting facing that direction.
Below are the four positive directions for each Kua number Your Ho Hai direction is one of your four negative directions,
and least worst of the negative directions. A positive direction but it is your least worst of your four negative directions.
can be utilised by sleeping with the crown of your head

Table 3: Kua numbers and Positive directions

Marriage and Family Wisdom and Eduction
Money and career Prosperity Good Health Least Worst
Kua Harmony Personal Growth
Direction Health Direction Direction
Number Relationship Direction Direction
Sheng Chi Tien Yi Ho Hai
Nien Yen Fu Wei
1 Southeast East South North West
2 Northeast West Northwest Southwest East
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3 South North Southeast East Southwest

4 North South East Southeast Northwest
5 Male Northeast West Northwest Southwest East
5 Female Southwest Northwest West Northeast South
6 West Northeast Southwest Northwest Southeast
7 Northwest Southwest Northeast West North
8 Southwest Northwest West Northeast South
9 East Southeast North South Northeast

Example Usage If your Kua number is 3, your favourable growth. While Indian numerology primarily focuses on the
directions are: Destiny Number and the Psychic Number Destiny Number:
East: Prosperity Southeast: Health North: Relationships Derived from the full birth date (day, month, and year).
South: Personal Growth In practice, you might: Sleep with For example, for a birth date of February 15, 1981: Day: 15,
your head pointing toward the East. Position your work desk so 1 + 5 = 6. Month: February is the 2nd month, so 2. Year:
to face southeast. Place your dining table in the North area of 1981, so 1 + 9 + 8 + 1 = 19, and 1 +9 = 1.Add these numbers
your home to enhance family bonds. together: 6 + 2 +1 = 9, The Destiny Number (Bhagyank) is 9.
Here’s a comparison of these two systems: Traits: Each Kua Psychic Number (Mulank): Derived from the day of birth. For
number (1-9) is associated with specific traits and favourable someone born on the 15th, the Psychic Number (Mulank) is 1
directions for health, relationships, success, and personal + 5 = 6.

Table 4: Indian numerology with Destiny Number (Bhagyank)

Sr. No. Destiny Number (Bhagyank) Planet Traits
1. 1 Sun Leadership, independence, and determination.
2. 2 Moon Sensitivity, diplomacy, and cooperation.
3. 3 Jupiter Creativity, optimism, and communication.
4. 4 Rahu Practicality, discipline, and hard work
5. 5 Mercury Versatility, adaptability, and curiosity
6. 6 Venus Harmony, balance, and love for beauty
7. 7 Ketu Introspection, spirituality, and analytical skills
8. 8 Saturn Ambition, power, and material success
9. 9 Mars Courage, passion, and intensity

Kua numbers are rooted in Feng Shui, part of traditional 12 (1 + 2 = 3) Day: 14 (1 + 4 = 5) Year: 1985 (1 + 9 + 8 + 5 =
Chinese culture. Indian numerology is part of Vedic traditions 23, 2 + 3 = 5) Sum: 3 + 5 + 5 = 13, 1 + 3 = 4 The Life Path
and ancient Indian wisdom. Kua numbers focus on the year of Number is 4.
birth and gender. Indian numerology uses the full birth date
for the Destiny Number and the day of birth for the Psychic Table 5: Pythagorean Numerology with Life Path Number
Number. Life Path
Kua numbers are used primarily to determine favourable Sr. No. Traits
Number
directions and elements for creating harmony in living spaces. Leadership, independence, and
Indian numerology provides insights into personality traits, 1. 1
determination.
life path, and destiny, often used for personal growth and 2. 2 Sensitivity, diplomacy, and cooperation.
understanding. 3. 3 Creativity, optimism, and communication.
Each system has its own way of interpreting numbers and 4. 4 Practicality, discipline, and hard work
their influence on an individual's life. Kua numbers focus 5. 5 Versatility, adaptability, and curiosity
more on directional harmony, while Indian numerology 6. 6 Harmony, balance, and love for beauty
delves into personality and life purpose. Introspection, spirituality, and analytical
7. 7
In Ancient Numerology Pythagorean numerology originates skills
from ancient Greek traditions, while Chaldean numerology 8. 8 Ambition, power, and material success
9. 9 Courage, passion, and intensity
comes from ancient Babylonian culture, which use numbers
derived from names and birthdates to provide insights into
personality and destiny. In Pythagorean Numerology Life In Chaldean Numerology the name number: Assign numerical
Path Number can be calculated by Sum the digits of the birth values to each letter of the name and sum them.
date. For example, a birthdate of December 14, 1985: Month:

Table 6: Chaldean Numerology – Numerical values with letter

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A (aleph) B (beth) C (chaf) D (daleth) E ((Not original) U (vau) O (ayin) F (Not original)
I (yod) K (kaph) G (gimel) M (mem) H (he) V (vau) Z (zain) P (pe)
J (Not original) R (resh) L (lamed) T (teth) N (nun) W (Not original)
Q (qoph) S (semakh) X (tzaddi)
Y (yod)

For example, the name "Padmashri Pethkar “ p(8)+ Total 2 + 7 = 9(2 + 9 = 29= 11= 1+1=2) The Name Number is
a(1)+d(4)+m(4)+ a(1)+ s(3)+h(5)+r(2)+i(1) Total =29 = 2+9= 2.
11+1+1=2 p(8)+e(5)+t(4)+h(5)+k(2)+a(1)+r(2) Total=27
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Table 7: Chaldean Numerology with Life Path Number Conclusion

Sr. Life Path
Understanding and applying your Kua number can
Traits significantly impact your life by creating environments that
No. Number
1. 1 Originality, leadership, determination support your personal energy. It’s a practical tool in Feng
2. 2 Diplomacy, sensitivity, cooperation. Shui that offers specific guidance on how to arrange your
3. 3 Creativity, joy, optimism, and communication. surroundings to maximize your potential and well-being. The
4. 4 Stability, practicality, discipline, and hard work traits associated with your Kua number can provide insights
5. 5 Versatility, change, freedom and curiosity into your personality and how you interact with the world. It
6. 6 Harmony, balance, and love for beauty can help you leverage your strengths and work on areas that
7. 7 Introspection, spirituality, and analytical skills might need improvement.
Ambition, authority, business power, and
8. 8
material success. Acknowledgment
9. 9 Humanitarianism, compassion, courage, passion, Kua numbers and Indian numerology offer valuable insights
but in different ways. Kua numbers help optimize your
Here's a basic overview of how Kua numbers relate to other environment for better luck and harmony, while Indian
concepts: Birth Year and Gender: Kua numbers are calculated numerology helps you understand your personality and life
using a person's birth year and gender. The formula differs for path. Using both systems together can provide a
males and females. comprehensive approach to personal growth and well-being.
Table8: Birth year and kua number
References
Birth year Kua Male Kua Female 1. Ank sanket- Prof. S. D. valavalkar
1919 1928 1937 2. Ank subodh- Dr. Narayan Datt Shrimali
1946 1955 1964 3. Science of Fortune – Pandit Sethuraman
1973 1982 1991 9 6 4. Chaldean Numerology- Heather Alicia Lagan
2000 2009 2018 5. Numerology and you- Jayant Kumar
2027 2036 2045 6. Miracles of Numerology- Dr. M. Katakkar
1920 1929 1938 7. Vedic Numerology-Prof. Ashok Bhatia
1947 1956 1965 8. Mathematical Mysteries ‘Numbers and the occult’ -C. C.
1974 1983 1992 8 7
Clawson; c1996.
2001 2010 2019
2028 2037 2046
1921 1930 1939
1948 1957 1966
1975 1984 1993 7 8
2002 2011 2020
2029 2038 2047
1922 1931 1940
1949 1958 1967
1976 1985 1994 6 9
2003 2012 2021
2030 2039 2048
1959 1932 1941
1950 1959 1968
1977 1986 1995 5 1
2004 2013 2022
2031 2040 2049
1924 1933 1942
1951 1960 1969
1978 1987 1996 4 2
2005 2014 2023
2032 2041 2050
1925 1934 1943
1952 1961 1970
1979 1988 1997 3 3
2006 2015 2024
2033 2042 2051
1926 1935 1944
1953 1962 1971
1980 1989 1998 2 4
2007 2016 2025
2034 2043 2052
1927 1936 1945
1954 1963 1972
1981 1990 1999 1 5
2008 2017 2026
2035 2044 2053

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