Quick Reference: North (OBJ-000014) is a direction entity associated with the Water element (Yin). Best placed in the N/A area. Atlas Harmony Score: 72/100.
North
The North is the Career & Life Path sector of the Bagua, associated with the Water element, and governs professional life, personal journey, and purpose.
Atlas Proprietary Metrics
Scoring for North.
Five Element
Water
Yin / Yang
Yin
Best Direction
N/A
Avoid Direction
N/A
Best Room
Home Office
Avoid Room
Bedroom
Energy Type
Flowing
Details
The North (Kan trigram) in Feng Shui Bagua represents Career and Life Path. It is associated with the Water element, flowing, adaptability, and depth. Activating the North area of a home or office with Water element objects is believed to enhance career opportunities, promote professional growth, and clarify one's life direction. The North is also considered the 'abyss' or deep water in the Bagua system, representing the journey into unknown but necessary experiences.
Claims and Evidence
“The North Bagua area governs career growth and life path direction when activated with Water elements.”
“Water is the element of the North, governing career and the flow of professional opportunities.”
-- Sarah Rossbach, Feng Shui: The Chinese Art of Placement (1983) · China
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I activate the North area for career success?
What should I avoid in the North area?
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Cite This Entry
FengShuiAtlas. (2026). North (Entity OBJ-000014). Retrieved from https://fengshuiatlas.com/objects/north
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