In traditional Chinese feng shui, "heaven feng shui" refers to the practice of aligning a building or structure with the patterns and movements of the stars and planets. This can include taking into account the cardinal directions, the position of the stars and planets at the time of construction, and the alignment of the structure with the flow of qi (energy) in the environment.

The idea behind heaven feng shui is that the universe is a vast and powerful force, and aligning with its natural rhythms and patterns can bring positive energy and good luck to the people living within a structure. Practitioners of heaven feng shui may use tools such as the Chinese almanac and the luopan, a traditional Chinese compass, to determine the best time and location for construction.