1. What is Kua Number?

The Kua Number (also called Gua Number) is a personal Feng Shui number derived from your birth year and gender. It helps determine your auspicious and inauspicious directions in Feng Shui practice.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses these formulas:

Where:

• \( \text{year sum} \) — Sum of all digits in birth year reduced to single digit
• \( \mod 9 \) — Remainder after division by 9
• If result is 0, it's considered as 9
• Final Kua number is always between 1-9

Explanation: The calculation differs for males and females, reflecting the yin-yang balance in Feng Shui principles.

3. Importance of Kua Number

Details: Your Kua number helps identify your auspicious directions for important life areas (health, wealth, love, etc.) and inauspicious directions to avoid.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your 4-digit birth year (1900-2100) and select your gender. The calculator will show your Kua number and the reduced year sum.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if I was born in January or February?
A: For people born in January or February, you may need to check if your birth date falls before or after the Chinese New Year of that year.

Q2: What do the different Kua numbers mean?
A: Kua numbers are grouped into East (1,3,4,9) and West (2,5,6,7,8) groups, each with their own auspicious directions.

Q3: Can Kua number change?
A: No, your Kua number remains the same throughout your life as it's based on your birth year.

Q4: What if my Kua number is 5?
A: For males, 5 is converted to 2. For females, 5 is converted to 8, as 5 is considered neutral.

Q5: How accurate is this calculator?
A: The calculator follows standard Feng Shui formulas, but some schools may have variations in calculation methods.