House Facing in Feng Shui

What is House Facing?

House facing refers to the direction your house faces, usually determined by the orientation of the main entrance. It is a key factor in Feng Shui as it affects how Qi (energy) flows into your home.

House facing is measured using a compass (Luo Pan or magnetic compass) in degrees. It is based on the main entrance, not the side of the house or street view. For example:

A main door pointing directly South 180° is facing S2 South 172.6°-187.5° = S2-facing house
A main door pointing Southeast 120° is facing SE1 SouthEast 112.6°-127.5° = SE1-facing house

Why House Facing Matters in Feng Shui

The main entrance is where Qi flows into your home. Combined with the house period (construction date), it influences:

Flying Star chart placement
Eight Mansions favorable/unfavorable directions
Best areas for wealth, health, relationships

How to Measure House Facing

Step 1: Stand at your main door

Face outwards, away from the house (toward the street).

Step 2: Use a compass

Use a magnetic compass or smartphone compass app and record the degree where the door faces (0–360°).

Step 3: Determine the compass direction

Divide 360° into 8 main directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) and each direction is further divide into 3 sectors total 24 mountains for Flying Star Feng Shui. For example:

South S1 157.6-172.5° S1 S1 157.6°-172.5°
South S2 172.6-187.5° S2 S2 172.6°-187.5°
South S3 187.6-202.5° S3 S3 187.6°-202.5°

Notes & Tips

Always use the main entrance, not the back of the house or street orientation.
In multi-entrance homes, use the primary door most frequently used by residents.
House facing combined with construction period determines Flying Star and Eight Mansions charts.