Every ming gua number corresponds to a direction group (west and east groups)
In the east group, the corresponding ming gua numbers are: 1, 3, 4, 9.
In the west group, the corresponding ming gua numbers are: 2, 6, 7, 8.
Ming Gua number 5 is in the center
Ming Gua number 5 for men
1. we convert it to male Ming Gua 2
2. we consider it as Ming Gua 5, male yang chi with North Western direction.
Ming Gua number 5 for women
1. we convert it to male Ming Gua 8
2. we consider it as Ming Gua 5, female yin chi with North Eastern direction.
For your personal direction group refer to our tables