Confusion of compass directions - Is 0 deg N or S?

[myfs_98061]

Hi,
I have been trying to figure out what compass point to use to determine directionality and the Ba Gua formation for my apartment. I have found sites that say use Magnetic North and others that say 0 degrees is South. Help!! Thank you, Susan

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Susan,
1. It depends.
2. For example, for Geomancy.net and all it's resources: from day one, we have considered, the lay-person applying Feng Shui.
3. Therefore, all our resources, reports etc... are focused on the ordinary compass (North) direction, first basis.
4. Thus, our all Compass School charts, and examples are converted to the North to South. (instead of South, top).
5. This is to cater for a truly International audience, with the same level of uniformity.
6. Other Sites:
7. You have to be careful, and read between the lines or fine-print on the layout and orientation of their charts. (This is because, some sites wants users to use a Luopan or Chinese compass. Instead of the more user-friendly ordinary compass).
8. Here, some sites may have South on top. (North bottom). While others may have North on top.
9. As a guideline, it is best to go thru the resources from each site or book in a step-by-step approach.
10. And unless, one is clear of such methods; avoid the common mistake of "pick-and-choose" different methods from various sites or books.
In doing so, one can avoid the pitfalls of applying FS wrongly.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 1/5/2004 12:20:21 PM, Anonymous wrote:
Hi,
I have been trying to
figure out what compass point
to use to determine
directionality and the Ba Gua
formation for my apartment. I
have found sites that say use
Magnetic North and others that
say 0 degrees is South.
Help!! Thank you, Susan