Southwest (坤)
Overview
Southwest is the earth direction of Kun (坤). It is read as the direction of the ground itself and of what supports a household, carrying the marriage aspect in the Eight Mansions method.
Meaning
The direction of the receptive — associated with the mother, with ground, and with sustenance.
Traditional Interpretation
Kun is all broken lines — the tradition's image of pure receptivity. It is read as the mother and as the source of the household's material support, which is why the classical sources connect it to the store and the kitchen.
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FAQ
What is southwest (坤) in Feng Shui?
The direction of the receptive — associated with the mother, with ground, and with sustenance. Southwest is the earth direction of Kun (坤). It is read as the direction of the ground itself and of what supports a household, carrying the marriage aspect in the Eight Mansions method.
How is southwest (坤) used in practice?
Directions are read as a set, not one at a time. The direction of the receptive — associated with the mother, with ground, and with sustenance. Southwest and northeast are the two earth directions and the tradition treats them as a pair: one is the ground under the house, the other the boundary around it.
How is southwest (坤) read in Chinese tradition?
Kun is all broken lines — the tradition's image of pure receptivity. It is read as the mother and as the source of the household's material support, which is why the classical sources connect it to the store and the kitchen. It is grouped under Earth (土) in the five-element system.
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