By using a feng shui compass practitioners can accurately determine the direction of their home, or space, and then create a detailed bagua map.
The Chinese Compass
A complex tool used in feng shui, the traditional ancient Chinese compass is also known as a "lo pan" or "luo pan." Because of its intricate details and the complexities they involve, generally only feng shui masters and advanced practitioners understand all of the information provided by a luo pan. All of the detailed information is necessary for a true and accurate feng shui reading.
A Chinese compass is made of a center magnetic compass surrounded by a series of concentric rings and divisions set into the metal plate. The plate typically rests on a wooden base. Depending on the version of the lo pan, the metal plate, known as the heaven dial, will have from three to 40 or more rings. Each ring has a specific meaning and orientation purpose. Although there are many different types of lo pans,...