Feng Shui is the ancient art of arranging space for good energy. Directions play a big role. Each Chinese zodiac sign has lucky and unlucky directions. Facing your lucky direction when you sleep, work, or travel may bring better flow. This guide shows how to use directions with your sign.
Why Directions Matter in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, the compass links to energy flow. North, South, East, West, and the corners each have meaning. Your zodiac sign connects you to specific directions. Sleeping with your head toward your lucky direction is a common practice. So is facing that way at your desk.
Find your sign with our zodiac finder. For more on how your sign fits the elements, read our zodiac elements guide. See our zodiac Feng Shui tips for yearly advice. Browse our categories for more.
Rat Lucky Directions
Rats favor North, Northwest, and West. Face these when you work or sleep. North brings career luck. Northwest supports贵人 (noble people). West helps with creativity. Avoid South for major activities. See our Rat personality guide.
Ox Lucky Directions
Oxen do well with North and Northwest. North supports work. Northwest brings help from others. Use these for your desk and bed. Avoid Southwest for sleep. Our Ox guide has more.
Tiger Lucky Directions
Tigers favor North, Northeast, and East. North brings career. Northeast supports learning. East adds health. Face these when you start new projects. Avoid Southwest. Check our Tiger personality.
Rabbit Lucky Directions
Rabbits love South, Southwest, and Northwest. South brings fame. Southwest supports love. Northwest adds贵人. Use these for rest and relationships. Avoid East for major moves. The Rabbit zodiac explains more.
Dragon Lucky Directions
Dragons excel with North, Northwest, and West. North supports career. Northwest brings贵人. West helps with creativity. Dragons have strong luck; directions add to it. See our Dragon sign.
Snake Lucky Directions
Snakes favor Southwest, West, and Northwest. Southwest supports love. West adds creativity. Northwest brings贵人. Face these for strategy and rest. Avoid Northeast for sleep. Our Snake zodiac has more.
Horse Lucky Directions
Horses do well with South, Southwest, and Northwest. South brings fame. Southwest supports love. Northwest adds贵人. Use these for travel and work. Avoid North for major moves. The Horse zodiac has details.
Goat Lucky Directions
Goats favor Southwest and Northwest. Southwest supports love and creativity. Northwest brings贵人. Face these when you create or rest. Avoid Northeast. Our Goat personality guide explains more.
Monkey Lucky Directions
Monkeys shine with Northwest and West. Northwest brings贵人. West adds creativity. Use these for ideas and social life. Avoid Northeast and South for sleep. The Monkey sign has more.
Rooster Lucky Directions
Roosters favor South and Southeast. South brings fame. Southeast adds wealth. Face these for work and public life. Avoid East for major activities. See our Rooster guide.
Dog Lucky Directions
Dogs do well with North, East, and South. North supports career. East adds health. South brings fame. Use these for loyalty and family. Avoid Southeast for sleep. Our Dog section has more.
Pig Lucky Directions
Pigs favor North and Northeast. North supports career. Northeast adds learning. Face these for stability and growth. Avoid Southeast for major moves. The Pig guide explains more.
Lucky Directions by Sign: Quick Reference
| Sign | Lucky Directions | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | North, Northwest, West | Career,贵人, creativity |
| Ox | North, Northwest | Work,贵人 |
| Tiger | North, Northeast, East | Career, learning, health |
| Rabbit | South, Southwest, Northwest | Fame, love,贵人 |
| Dragon | North, Northwest, West | Career,贵人, creativity |
| Snake | Southwest, West, Northwest | Love, creativity,贵人 |
| Horse | South, Southwest, Northwest | Fame, love,贵人 |
| Goat | Southwest, Northwest | Love,贵人 |
| Monkey | Northwest, West | 贵人, creativity |
| Rooster | South, Southeast | Fame, wealth |
| Dog | North, East, South | Career, health, fame |
| Pig | North, Northeast | Career, learning |
How to Apply Lucky Directions
Place your bed so your head points toward your lucky direction. Face your desk that way for work. When traveling, sit facing your lucky direction when you can. Add items in your lucky colors in that part of the room. See our lucky colors guide.
Combine directions with lucky gemstones and lucky plants. For nurseries, use your baby's lucky direction. See our nursery themes.
FAQs
How do I find my Chinese zodiac sign?
Use our zodiac calculator. Enter your birth date. We handle Lunar New Year for you.
Should I face my lucky direction when I sleep?
Many people do. Place your head toward your lucky direction. Use a compass to find it in your room.
Do directions change each year?
Your base lucky directions stay the same. Flying Stars and yearly Feng Shui can add layers. See our Feng Shui tips.
What is 贵人 (gui ren)?
贵人 means "noble person" or helper. Northwest often supports meeting people who help you in life.
Can I use directions for my office?
Yes. Face your lucky direction at your desk. Add plants or crystals in your lucky colors in that area.