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Receiving Qi (Na Qi)

Receiving Qi (纳气, Na Qi) is a fundamental feng shui concept describing how a building or space takes in energy from its environment. The quality, direction, and flow of the Qi that enters your space significantly impacts the overall feng shui of the property.

Last updated · Jan 14, 2026

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Receiving Qi — the art of gathering energy in feng shui
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Meaning and Context

Na Qi (纳气) combines "na" (纳), meaning to receive, accept, or take in, with "qi" (气), meaning energy. The concept addresses how a building draws in Qi from its surroundings through entrances, windows, and orientation.

The main door is considered the primary "mouth" of the house for receiving Qi, but windows and even the building's facing direction also play important roles in determining what kind of energy enters.

  • Primary entrance: The main door is the most important Na Qi point
  • Secondary sources: Windows, balconies, and back doors also receive Qi
  • Quality factors: What the entrance faces determines the quality of incoming Qi
  • Flow patterns: How Qi moves after entering affects distribution throughout the space
Key insight
Na Qi is not just about having an entrance—it's about what that entrance receives. A door facing a beautiful park receives different Qi than one facing a garbage dump.

Classical Roots

Classical texts establish the door as the key point for Na Qi:

From Yangzhai Sanyo
「门为纳气之口。」
Plain translation
"The door is the mouth for receiving Qi."

This simple statement encapsulates why door placement, direction, and the environment it faces are so crucial in feng shui analysis.

Factors Affecting Na Qi

Multiple factors influence how effectively a space receives Qi:

  • Direction: Each compass direction carries different elemental Qi
  • External environment: What the entrance faces (park, road, building, etc.)
  • Ming Tang: The open space in front that gathers Qi before it enters
  • Obstructions: Blocked entrances restrict Qi intake
  • Size: Door size relative to building affects Qi flow capacity

A well-designed entrance maximizes positive Na Qi while minimizing the intake of Sha Qi.

Optimizing Na Qi

Methods to improve Qi reception:

  1. Clear the entrance: Remove obstructions from the approach to your door
  2. Create Ming Tang: Maintain open space in front for Qi to gather
  3. Door condition: Keep the main door clean, well-maintained, and functional
  4. Lighting: Well-lit entrances attract and welcome Qi
  5. Welcome elements: Plants, art, or water features that enhance the approach
Practical tip
The condition and use of your front door matters. A door that is never used (entering through garage) does not function as the Na Qi point. The door you actually use most becomes the primary Qi entrance.

How It Shows Up in FateFolio

In FateFolio's Feng Shui tool, Na Qi analysis includes:

  • Assessment of your entrance orientation and what it faces
  • Evaluation of Ming Tang (front open space) quality
  • Identification of obstructions or negative features affecting Qi intake
  • Recommendations for improving Qi reception

Sources and Quotes

References include classical feng shui texts. Na Qi is a fundamental concept across all feng shui schools.

Quoted excerpts

「门为纳气之口。」
Source： 《阳宅三要》· 门是接纳气的入口。
「聚之使不散，行之使有止。」
Source： 《葬书》· 使气聚集而不散，使气流动而有止处。

FAQ

If I use my garage door most often, is that my Na Qi point?

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In practical feng shui, the entrance you use most frequently becomes your functional Na Qi point. If you primarily enter through the garage, that entrance significantly influences your home's Qi intake. However, the formal front door still has symbolic importance. Many practitioners recommend occasionally using the front door to activate it, and keeping it well-maintained regardless of daily use patterns.

Can windows be a significant source of Na Qi?

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Yes, especially large windows or balcony doors can function as secondary Na Qi sources. In apartments where the main door opens to an interior corridor, the windows facing outside may actually bring in more external Qi than the door. What your windows face (view) and whether they are kept clean and open affects the quality of Qi they receive.