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The Chinese practice of orienting buildings and spaces to the flow of qi — a spatial tradition rather than an oracle.

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This page describes the practice. There is deliberately no automated reading for it — see the notes below.

Background

Feng shui, literally "wind-water", is a traditional Chinese practice concerning how landscapes and buildings direct the flow of qi. Britannica notes it is sometimes called Chinese geomancy but is not itself a divination method.

How it works

A practitioner assesses landforms, orientation and layout and recommends placements.

At a glance

Also called
Fengshui, 風水, Chinese geomancy, Pungsu (Korea)
Traditions
Chinese, Taoist
Regions
East Asia, Worldwide / modern
You need
Looking at yourself
Price
Free

Sources

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