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Road Rush (Lu Chong)

Road Rush (路冲, Lu Chong) is one of the most recognized and frequently encountered forms of Sha Qi in feng shui. It occurs when a road, pathway, or corridor points directly at a building or its entrance, creating aggressive, fast-moving energy.

Last updated · Jan 14, 2026

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Road Rush — direct path sha in feng shui
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Meaning and Context

Lu Chong (路冲) literally means "road rushing" or "road charging." It refers to the feng shui condition where a straight road, alley, or pathway points directly at a building, particularly at its main entrance.

In feng shui theory, Qi should flow gently and meander. When a straight path directs energy in a focused rush toward a building, it creates aggressive Sha Qi that can negatively affect the occupants.

  • Classic configuration: Building at the T-junction of a road
  • Similar patterns: End of a cul-de-sac, long corridors pointing at doors
  • Severity factors: Width of road, speed of traffic, distance, directness
  • Affected areas: Whichever part of the building the road points at
Assessment factors
Not all direct roads create equal Sha Qi. Consider: road width, traffic speed and volume, distance to the building, whether the road actually aims at important areas (door, bedroom, etc.).

Classical Roots

Classical texts warn explicitly about Road Rush:

From Yangzhai Sanyo
「门前有直冲之路，谓之煞气，主血光之灾。」
Plain translation
"A direct road rushing at the front door is called Sha Qi, and portends accidents involving bloodshed."

While the traditional interpretation is severe, modern feng shui practice takes a more measured approach, considering Road Rush as one negative factor to address rather than an absolute disaster.

Types of Road Rush

Road Rush manifests in several configurations:

  • T-junction: Building directly facing the end of a straight road
  • Y-junction: Similar to T but with angled approach
  • Dead-end: Building at the end of a cul-de-sac
  • Interior: Long hallways pointing at apartment doors
  • Elevated: Overpasses or ramps directed at buildings

The severity depends on how directly the path aims at the building, the energy (traffic) volume, and proximity.

Remedies for Road Rush

Traditional and modern solutions for Road Rush:

  1. Physical barriers: Walls, fences, hedges between road and entrance
  2. Screening: Trees, plants, or decorative screens to break the direct line
  3. Deflection: Curved pathways from road to door, not straight alignment
  4. Door relocation: If possible, move the main entrance off the direct line
  5. Symbolic cures: Bagua mirrors, stone lions (traditional), or other protective objects
Practical note
The most effective remedies physically break the direct line of sight from road to door. Interior cures work when exterior changes are not possible, but physical blocking is more powerful.

How It Shows Up in FateFolio

In FateFolio's Feng Shui tool, Road Rush analysis includes:

  • Identification of potential Road Rush based on your environment description
  • Assessment of severity based on configuration and traffic factors
  • Specific remedies appropriate to your situation
  • Prioritization compared to other feng shui factors

Sources and Quotes

References include classical feng shui texts. Road Rush is universally recognized across feng shui schools as a significant concern.

Quoted excerpts

「气乘风则散。」
Source： 《葬书》· 气遇风则散，直冲之路带来急速散失的气。
「门前有直冲之路，谓之煞气，主血光之灾。」
Source： 《阳宅三要》· 门前直冲的道路是煞气，主血光之灾。

FAQ

Is a house at a T-junction always bad feng shui?

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Not necessarily. While a classic T-junction configuration is considered Road Rush, the severity depends on many factors: the road's width and traffic, the distance to your door, whether the road truly aims at your entrance, and what barriers exist. A narrow, quiet residential street with a hedge barrier poses much less concern than a busy thoroughfare pointed directly at an unprotected front door. Assessment should be contextual.

Do interior hallways count as Road Rush?

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Yes, the principle applies to interior spaces as well. A long corridor pointing directly at an apartment door or a bedroom creates similar energetic concerns, though typically at a smaller scale. Remedies include using plants, screens, or artwork to soften the direct approach, or ensuring furniture placement inside creates a buffer zone.