The Feng Shui Bagua map (also called Ba-Gua or Pakua) is one of the main tools utilized in Feng Shui to analyze the energy of any given space. For this particular post, I am focusing on the BTB [Black Sect Tantric Buddhist School ] Western Bagua map.
Translated from Chinese, Bagua literally means, "8 areas.” You could perceive the Bagua Map as an "energy map" or "life station map" which corresponds to major categories that shape and cultivate our life experiences. The Bagua Map also teaches you how to become more connected to the consciousness of your space. Once the Bagua Map is superimposed over an entire floor plan, single room, or yard it resembles a 9 boxed gridded map (kind of like a tic-tac-toe board). Each section on the Bagua Map corresponds to specific groupings of colors, an element, and a shape that associate with unique energy meridians within your home.
What are the Bagua Map life sections?
Honoring your family, extended and ancestors, and building a healthy connections.
Living a well-balanced lifestyle (mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual).
Human connections, connections to the environment, financial, material, etc.
Reputation in the world. Character building of self. How you are known and see yourself. (trust, love, loyalty, etc)
Divine connection with yourself. Harmonious connection with other (personal and business).
Honoring childlike energy; playfulness and curiosity. Honoring your own inner child and doing activities and/or surrounding yourself with what brings joy to your heart.
Helping others, asking for help. Could even call upon spirit guides, source energy, etc for support. To be adventurous and spontaneous.
Acknowledging your profession/career and being open and connected to a purpose that motivates you in life.
Nourishing your spirit, gaining wisdom through experience, and sharing what you learn.
Side Note: The life section of "Health" could also be placed in the center of the Bagua Map grid, thus providing 9 areas to label.
Learn How To Place the Bagua Map over your Home In Four Easy Steps