Feng shui and the front door (大门)
The main door is where energy enters a home in traditional feng shui. Here is why it matters and what the tradition looks at.
The mouth of qi
Traditional feng shui calls the main entrance the 'mouth of qi' — the point through which energy enters and circulates. Because of this, what the door faces and how energy reaches it carry particular weight.
What the door faces
The tradition looks at whether a road points straight at the door (Road Rush), a tall pole stands directly in front of it (Pole Sha), or a staircase bears down on it (Stair Over Door). A clear, gently approached entrance is preferred.
Inside the door
Just inside, the tradition checks whether the door lines up straight with a back door or window (Through Hall), which is read as letting energy rush through rather than gather.
Related formations
Cultural reference: This article is a cultural-reference explanation based on traditional Chinese feng shui (a form of metaphysical cultural study). It is not medical, financial, investment, or property advice.