What is Dui House?
Dui House (Trạch Đoài) is one of four West Group houses in the Bazhai (Eight Mansions) system. It corresponds to the Dui trigram, symbolizing a lake, joy, and the youngest daughter. Directionally, Dui is due West (270 degrees), associated with the Metal element.
Determining West Group Destiny
Calculate your mingua number based on your lunar birth year and gender. West Group numbers are 2 (Kun), 6 (Qian), 7 (Dui), 8 (Gen). If your number is one of these, you belong to West Group and should favor West Group directions: West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast.
Characteristics of Dui House
- Element: Metal (Yin Metal), representing water gathering, joy, and communication.
- Family role: Youngest daughter; associated with art, language, and social skills.
- Facing: Due West (270°) is the main direction; houses with this facing are considered Dui House.
Favorable and Unfavorable Directions
For a person with Dui number (7), the directions are:
| Direction | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest (Qian) | Sheng Qi | Best, prosperity, promotion |
| Southwest (Kun) | Tian Yi | Health, noble help |
| Northeast (Gen) | Yan Nian | Family harmony, longevity |
| West (Dui) | Fu Wei | Stability, inner strength |
| East (Zhen) | Jue Ming | Worst, disaster, loss |
| Southeast (Xun) | Wu Gui | Fire, quarrels, loss |
| South (Li) | Liu Sha | Legal issues, accidents |
| North (Kan) | Huo Hai | Minor troubles, financial loss |
Note: These apply to Dui number only. Other West Group numbers have different best directions but still favor West Group directions overall.
Practical Applications
- Main door: Face West, Northwest, Southwest, or Northeast for good qi.
- Bedroom: Place in Sheng Qi or Tian Yi direction.
- Kitchen: Position in an unfavorable direction but have the stove face a good direction.
- Remedies: Use bagua mirrors, metal/earth objects, or colors (white, gray, yellow) if the house faces an East Group direction.
Conclusion
Dui House offers a harmonious environment for West Group people. Understanding its characteristics helps in selecting favorable homes and layouts. Phong thuy is not absolute; combine with practical life choices for best results.
