Lo-Shu Grid Calculator

What is the Lo Shu Grid?

Origin:

Legend traces it to 3rd-century BCE China, where a turtle emerged from the Lo River with a unique 3×3 grid pattern on its shell.

Associated with Emperor Yu, who used it to control floods and bring balance to the land.

Structure:

A 3×3 magic square where numbers 1–9 are arranged so that every row, column, and diagonal adds up to 15.

4 | 9 | 2

3 | 5 | 7

8 | 1 | 6

1. Symbolism:
   • Represents the harmony of the universe through the balance of numbers.
   • Each number corresponds to:
     • Elements (Water, Earth, Wood, Metal, Fire)
     • Directions (North, South, East, West, etc.)
     • Aspects of life (Career, Relationships, Health, Wealth, etc.)

Key Applications

1. Feng Shui:
   • Used to analyze energy flow (Qi) in spaces.
   • Each grid position relates to a life area:
     • 4 (SE): Wealth & Prosperity
     • 9 (S): Fame & Reputation
     • 2 (SW): Love & Relationships
     • 3 (E): Health & Family
     • 5 (Center): Balance & Harmony
     • 7 (W): Creativity & Children
     • 8 (NE): Knowledge & Wisdom
     • 1 (N): Career
     • 6 (NW): Helpful People
2. Numerology:
   • Calculates a person’s Kua Number (based on birth year and gender) to determine:
     • Auspicious directions for success, health, and relationships.
     • Inauspicious directions to avoid.
   • Example: A Kua 8 person thrives in the Northeast direction.
3. Personal Analysis:
   • Identifies missing numbers in your birth chart, indicating life areas needing remedies.
   • Example: Missing 3 suggests challenges in health/family; remedies include using the Wood element (plants) in the East.

How to Calculate Your Kua Number

1. Formula:
   • For Males:
     (100−Last two digits of birth year)÷9, use remainder.
     If remainder = 5, use 2.
   • For Females:
     (Last two digits of birth year−4)÷9, use remainder.
     If remainder = 5, use 8.
2. Example:
   • A man born in 1992:
     100−92=8 → Kua 8 (Northeast direction).

Significance

• Balance: Aligns energy flow for harmony in life, home, and work.
• Predictive Tool: Identifies strengths/weaknesses and suggests remedies (e.g., colors, elements, directions).
• Cultural Legacy: Influences Chinese astrology, I Ching, and traditional architecture.

Modern Use

• Home/Office Design: Optimize furniture placement using grid directions.
• Personal Growth: Align goals with favorable directions (e.g., sleep facing your Kua direction).
• Business: Choose office locations or desk orientations for success.

The Lo Shu Grid remains a powerful tool for achieving balance and tapping into cosmic energy in daily life. 🌏✨

Here are remedies and recommendations based on the Lo Shu Grid system to balance energies, attract prosperity, and resolve challenges:

1. Remedies Based on Kua Number

Each Kua number (1–9) has specific remedies:

Kua	Element	Direction	Remedies
1	Water	North	Use mirrors, fountains, or blue colors; Wear silver jewelry; Sleep facing North
2	Earth	Southwest	Use ceramics, crystals (rose quartz), or yellow colors; Practice grounding meditation
3	Wood	East	Place plants (bamboo), use green colors; Engage in creative hobbies
4	Wood	Southeast	Use square-shaped decor, wind chimes; Organize finances
5	Earth	Center*	Use gender-specific Kua 2 (male) or 8 (female) remedies
6	Metal	Northwest	Use metal objects (coins), white/gray colors; Seek mentorship
7	Metal	West	Wear gold jewelry; Place laughing Buddha; Practice gratitude
8	Earth	Northeast	Use mountain imagery, citrine crystals; Focus on long-term goals
9	Fire	South	Light candles, use red/orange colors; Display success vision boards

2. Missing Numbers in Birth Chart

If a number (1–9) is missing from your birth date, use these remedies:

Missing Number	Life Area Affected	Remedies
1	Career	Place a turtle figurine in North; Wear black/blue
2	Relationships	Display paired objects (swans); Use pink/maroon
3	Health/Family	Add wooden furniture; Eat green foods
4	Wealth	Keep money plant in Southeast; Use purple
5	Balance	Meditate daily; Use earthy tones (brown/beige)
6	Mentorship	Carry a metal pyramid; Honor ancestors
7	Creativity	Write in a journal; Wear moonstone jewelry
8	Success	Display the infinity symbol; Use gold accents
9	Fame	Light diya (oil lamp) daily; Wear red

3. General Recommendations

1. Enhance Wealth (4-8-6 Connection):
   • Place a wealth vase in the Southeast (4) corner with coins, rice, and citrine.
   • Activate Northwest (6) with mentor photos or metal wind chimes.
2. Improve Relationships (2-3-7 Connection):
   • Hang double happiness symbols in Southwest (2).
   • Place fresh flowers in East (3) and West (7).
3. Boost Health (3-5-7 Connection):
   • Use green plants in East (3) and round mirrors in Center (5).
   • Avoid sharp objects in West (7).
4. Career Growth (1-6-8 Connection):
   • Keep flowing water (aquarium) in North (1).
   • Display mountain art in Northeast (8).

4. Lifestyle Adjustments

• Lucky Colors: Wear/use colors matching your Kua element (e.g., Kua 9 ➔ Red/Orange).
• Avoid Inauspicious Directions: Never sleep/work facing your worst direction (e.g., Kua 1 avoids South).
• Crystals: Use stones aligned with your Kua (e.g., Kua 2 ➔ Rose Quartz, Kua 8 ➔ Citrine).
• Affirmations: Repeat daily (e.g., Kua 4: “I attract abundance effortlessly”).

5. Special Case for Kua 5

• Males: Follow Kua 2 remedies (Southwest direction, Earth element).
• Females: Follow Kua 8 remedies (Northeast direction, Earth element).

Key Takeaways

• Activate Missing Numbers: Use elements/colors of missing numbers in their grid positions.
• Balance Elements: If your Kua is Metal (6/7), avoid excess Fire (red/candles) in South.
• Monthly Cleansing: Cleanse your space with sage/incense on new moons.

By aligning with your Lo Shu Grid, you can harmonize energies, resolve blockages, and amplify success! 🌟