Quick Reference: Southwest (OBJ-000013) is a direction entity associated with the Earth element (Yin). Best placed in the N/A area. Atlas Harmony Score: 80/100.
Southwest
The Southwest is the Love & Relationship sector of the Bagua, associated with the Earth element, and governs partnerships, marriage, and self-care.
Atlas Proprietary Metrics
Scoring for Southwest.
Five Element
Earth
Yin / Yang
Yin
Best Direction
N/A
Avoid Direction
N/A
Best Room
Bedroom
Avoid Room
Bathroom
Energy Type
Nurturing
Details
The Southwest (Kun trigram) is one of the eight cardinal directions in the Feng Shui Bagua system. It represents Love and Relationships, associated with the Earth element, and is linked to the mother/feminine energy in the traditional family system. Activating this area with Earth element objects such as crystals, pottery, and warm colors is believed to enhance romantic relationships, improve family harmony, and foster self-love. The Southwest also governs the health and well-being of the female head of household.
Claims and Evidence
“The Southwest Bagua area governs love, relationships, and marriage when properly activated.”
“The Kun trigram governs the Earth and is associated with relationships, receptivity, and nurturing energy.”
-- Stephen Skinner, The Flying Star Feng Shui (1990) · China
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate the Southwest area for love?
Can I use the Southwest for singles?
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Cite This Entry
FengShuiAtlas. (2026). Southwest (Entity OBJ-000013). Retrieved from https://fengshuiatlas.com/objects/southwest
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