24 Mountains Feng Shui Compass
A compact directional compass featuring the traditional Chinese 24 Mountains system, designed for studying and identifying compass orientations in classical Feng Shui.
The 24 Mountains, known in Chinese as Er Shi Si Shan (二十四山), form an important directional framework in traditional Chinese Feng Shui. The system divides the full 360-degree compass into 24 directional sectors, each measuring 15 degrees.
These divisions provide a more detailed reference than the eight principal compass directions and are used in classical systems such as Flying Stars (Xuan Kong Fei Xing) and Eight Mansions (Ba Zhai).
The 24 Mountains System
In traditional Chinese compass practice, the 24 Mountains consist of:
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Eight Heavenly Stems: Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding, Geng, Xin, Ren and Gui.
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Twelve Earthly Branches: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu and Hai.
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Four Trigrams: Qian, Kun, Gen and Xun.
Together, these 24 divisions establish the directional framework used to distinguish precise facing and sitting orientations.
Design & Features
This compact compass features a circular directional dial with degree markings, cardinal directions and an inner 24 Mountains reference.
Its portable design makes it convenient for students, enthusiasts and practitioners who wish to familiarise themselves with traditional Chinese directional classifications.
The compass is presented in retail packaging with a red carrying cord.
Traditional Applications
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Directional Reference: Identify compass bearings and their corresponding 24 Mountains sectors.
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Classical Feng Shui Study: Learn the relationship between compass degrees, directional sectors and traditional Chinese directional terminology.
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Facing and Sitting Orientations: Assist with preliminary directional observations of buildings and spaces.
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Educational Use: A compact reference instrument for students studying the principles of Chinese compass systems.
Product Details
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Product: 24 Mountains Compass
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Type: Magnetic directional compass
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Directional System: 360-degree scale with 24 Mountains reference
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Design: Compact circular dial
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Accessory: Red carrying cord
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Packaging: Individual retail blister pack
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Colour: Blue-toned dial with contrasting directional markings
Please note: This is a compact reference compass. For professional site measurements requiring high precision, a properly calibrated professional Luo Pan and suitable measurement procedures are recommended. Magnetic interference from metal structures, electronic devices and nearby magnetic objects may affect readings.