What Is Good Feng Shui? How to Sense Qi Energy in Any Space

Core Concept: Qi (气)

Don’t overthink “Qi.” At the beginner level, Qi is simply your intuitive feeling.

When you walk into a room and feel your breath flow easily, your mood brighten—that’s “Sheng Qi” (living energy). If you feel oppressed, cold, or want to escape—that’s “Si Qi” (dead energy) or “Sha Qi” (harmful energy).

Three Dimensions of Sensing Qi

1️⃣ Observe the Light

Can sunlight enter the space?

Light is the source of Yang energy. A space that rarely sees sunlight will gradually accumulate Yin energy, making people feel depressed and tired.

2️⃣ Notice the Smell

Is there any musty odor or sewage smell?

Strange odors are sources of turbid Qi. If a space always has an unexplainable smell, the energy field is not clean—focus on ventilation and cleanliness.

3️⃣ Feel the Airflow

Is the wind so strong it rattles doors and windows? (Qi scatters, doesn’t gather)
Or is there no ventilation at all? (Stagnant, lifeless)

The ideal state is: gentle air circulation—neither stuffy nor drafty.

💡 Golden Tip

The best feng shui isn’t about expensive ornaments—it’s about cleanliness, ventilation, and natural light.

If a place makes you uncomfortable, no expensive feng shui wheel will help.

Feng Shui Practice

Find a space where you spend a lot of time (bedroom, office, living room) and assess it using these three dimensions:

How is the lighting?
How does it smell?
How is the air circulation?

Write down your observations—this is your first step in learning feng shui.