What is Chi? Feng Shui Energy, or Chi: Universal Energy in Feng Shui

Definition: In feng shui, as in Chinese medicine, CHI is the term for the universal energy, or the energy that permeates everything around us. This feng shui term applies to the energy inside your body, as well to the energy inside and outside of buildings.
Chi, or feng shui energy, is manifested in yin and/or yang characteristics and in a variety of forms according to the five elements feng shui theory. In feng shui, Chi manifests itself in different shapes, colors, intensity, etc.

The main goal in feng shui is to channel, or direct the Chi inside your home so that it nourishes and supports a good flow of Chi inside your body.

The quality of Chi you always want to have around you is the vibrant, alive, fresh Chi, also called Sheng Chi in feng shui; and the quality of Chi you better avoid are Sha Chi and Si Chi (sharp and attacking or low and depressing feng shui energies.)

Most common feng shui Chi blockages in a home are Chi blockages at the main door, such as when the main door opens into a wall, for example; as well as Chi blockages in cluttered garages and closets.

Most common feng shui Chi leakage (loss of feng shui energy) occurs when there is a direct door alignment in a home, especially of the main door with the back door, as well as a direct alignment of a big window with a door.
Identifying the Chi flow in your home is easy if you visualize Chi, or feng shui energy, flowing into your home as water. Would the water flow smoothly and nourish all areas of your home or will it get blocked and stagnant in many areas?

Do your best to create a home with a smooth Chi flow, as the flow of Chi in your home sooner or later will reflect in the flow of Chi in your body.

Also Known As: Ki, Qi, Prana, Life Force

Examples:

The flow of Chi, or feng shui energy, in your office is constricted; you do not have enough vibrant Chi to support good health and well-being.