Through Hall穿堂煞 · IF-02
TL;DR — Core Definition
Through Hall (穿堂煞) is a traditional interior feng shui formation in which the front door aligns directly with a back door or large window, so energy entering the home flows straight through and out without circulating.
| Formation | Through Hall |
|---|---|
| Visual cue | Front door aligned straight with a rear door/window |
| Nature | Cautionary (煞) |
| Five-element remedy direction | Interrupt the straight line with wood-element screening |
Why it matters in traditional feng shui
Traditional practice values energy that lingers and circulates within the home. A straight in-and-out path is read as letting that energy rush through rather than gather.
How to recognise it
Stand at the front door and look in: if you can see straight through to a back door or large window in one line, it is a through-hall configuration.
Traditional remedy direction
Remedies place a gentle visual break — a screen, cabinet, or planting (wood associations) — to slow and redirect the flow without blocking the path.
Cultural reference: This article is a cultural-reference explanation based on traditional Chinese feng shui (a form of metaphysical cultural study). It is not medical, financial, investment, or property advice.