Residential Spaces

Main Door (大门)

Door rituals (red couplets, etc.) are optional cultural practices.

Definition

The main door is the primary qi mouth in most yang-dwelling methods—where path qi meets house qi. Its direction, clarity, and protection set tone for Form and Compass analyses.

How to Check

Check sightlines from door to toilet, stair, or rear window.
Measure door facing within 24-mountain precision.
Inspect security, lighting, and weather protection at the threshold.

Classical Basis

《阳宅三要》 elevates door alongside bed and stove; later texts add elevator and road rush concerns.

Application

·First element in most residential reports.

Common Effects

·Poor door sequences harm privacy and thermal comfort.

Remedy Direction

Use vestibules, screens, and maintenance before symbolic charms.

Caveats & Debate

Secondary doors and garage entries challenge ‘single mouth’ assumptions.

Sources

《阳宅三要》清
Door–bed–stove triad.
Wikipedia: Feng shui
Door guidance summaries.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feng_shui
Wikipedia: Front door
Building envelope context.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Door

Sources are for verification; schools may disagree.