This article explores how to select bracelet materials and wear them on the correct hand, according to your Life Palace (命卦 / Ming Gua), to improve luck, energy flow, and protection.
? Step 1: Determine Your Life Palace (Ming Gua)
Your Ming Gua number (命卦数) is based on your gender and year of birth. This number places you in either the East Group (震, 巽, 坎, 离) or West Group (乾, 兑, 坤, 艮).
| Group | Life Palaces | Best Qi Direction |
|---|---|---|
| East Group | Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li | East, Southeast, North, South |
| West Group | Qian, Dui, Gen, Kun | West, Northwest, Southwest, Northeast |
Once you know your group, you can begin to match bracelet materials and hand placement to support your energy profile.
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✨ Step 2: Choose Materials According to Elemental Resonance
Each Life Palace aligns with a specific element, which determines the best bracelet type:
| Life Palace | Element | Suggested Bracelet Material |
|---|---|---|
| Zhen | Wood | Green jade, sandalwood |
| Xun | Wood | Aventurine, rosewood |
| Kan | Water | Amethyst, blue agate |
| Li | Fire | Red agate, carnelian |
| Qian | Metal | White jade, obsidian |
| Dui | Metal | Howlite, silver or gold beads |
| Kun | Earth | Citrine, tiger’s eye |
| Gen | Earth | Yellow agate, peachwood |
These materials support your innate energy and help align you with beneficial Qi—especially when the bracelet is worn consistently.
✋ Step 3: Left or Right Wrist?
East Group: Wear bracelets on the left wrist to absorb favorable energy (Yin support).
West Group: Wear on the right wrist to activate personal power and external projection (Yang action).
? Final Thought
Your Taoist bracelet isn’t just a personal talisman—it’s a portable Feng Shui compass. When worn in harmony with your Life Palace, material, and direction, it becomes a subtle yet powerful Qi enhancer, supporting balance in health, career, and emotion.
