Kitchen supplies have Feng Shui taboos
Kitchen stove furnishings
The so-called stove mouth originally refers to the material entrance of the stove. For gas stoves, it refers to the air inlet of the kitchen stove, located behind the ignition switch. . The mouth of the stove should be oriented toward the angry side of the host or hostess as much as possible. If due to limitations in kitchen design, it is not possible to face the stove mouth toward any of the parents' auspicious directions, try to make the stove mouth face the mother's longevity side, which can also enhance the harmony of family relationships.
The kitchen stove cannot face the kitchen door or bathroom door. If it faces the bathroom door, the bathroom door must be closed. If the kitchen stove is located under the bathroom on the upper floor, it is definitely unlucky. It is best to change the location of the kitchen stove. If relocation is not possible, upward lighting can be installed. The kitchen stove should not be located in the corner of the kitchen, with the cook facing away from the kitchen entrance. The kitchen stove should not be placed under the water tower, because water will extinguish fire, which symbolizes the inability to gather wealth.
According to the order of the five elements in the Book of Changes, the east belongs to wood and the south belongs to fire. Therefore, if the kitchen stove faces the south where fire is strong or the east where wood makes fire, it is a good luck direction.
The placement of the kitchen stove is best to follow the following rules, so that it is more reasonable from the perspective of traditional Feng Shui, modern environmental protection and psychology:
(1) Avoid direct contact between the kitchen stove and the door. In traditional Chinese Feng Shui concepts, it is believed that the kitchen stove is the place where a family cooks and nourishes the family, so it is not advisable to be directly attracted by the door.
(2) Avoid being close to the sink. Stoves belong to fire and sinks belong to water. Water and fire are incompatible. They should not be too close.
(3) Try to avoid hanging stoves in the air. Due to insufficient space, people often place the stoves in a suspended shape on the windowsill or on the anti-theft net. According to traditional saying, it is best to make the stove "ground". The ancients believed that this way of gaining earth energy would be beneficial to wealth; from a modern safety perspective, many potential safety hazards can be avoided.
(4) Avoid "western exposure". The stove should not be placed in the west. Traditional Feng Shui believes that the "gold" energy in the West is suppressed by the "fire" of the furnace, which is unlucky. The sun sets in the west and the twilight air is heavy. When cooking dinner, it is unlucky if the stove absorbs these "twilight air". Food cooked on stoves is prone to change when exposed to slanting sunlight, and people can easily become sick after eating it.
(5) Yin and Yang are balanced. The kitchen is a place where water and fire conflict. If the two can be balanced and harmonious, it will be beneficial to the prosperity of the home. The kitchen is a shady area, a place where food is stored, not an area frequently used by the whole family. However, if you use a corner of the kitchen as a temporary dining area, you can increase the yang energy of the kitchen and balance the yin and yang in the kitchen.
(6) The stove should not be facing the door, and the stove should not be facing the door or close to the window, because if the gas stove and LPG stove are blown out by the wind, liquefied gas will leak, which is very dangerous.
(7) Avoid black and red colors for stoves. When choosing a cooking stove or building a stove base, some colors, such as red, are not suitable. Because red belongs to fire, and the stove also belongs to fire in the five elements; from the analysis of color psychology, red can also easily make people have a bad temper, so it should be avoided, and black is not suitable.
Arrangement of kitchen utensils
If a microwave oven or rice cooker is used, it should be placed in one of the four auspicious directions of the owner. The sockets for rice cookers and microwave ovens should also be on the lucky side, and the same principle applies to toasters and simmering pots, etc.
Cooking utensils cannot be placed in front of or under the window, which symbolizes the helplessness of the family. Cooking utensils cannot be placed under beams. If you cannot change the position of the furnace, you can hang two bamboo flutes on the beam with a red rope to solve the problem. Cooking utensils should not hit the sharp corners of cupboards or tables, or face stairs.
Mirror placement
The use of mirrors in Feng Shui has both positive and negative effects. Correct placement of mirrors can promote or improve Feng Shui conditions, but improper placement can cause great harm to the occupants. One of the taboos about hanging mirrors in the kitchen is that the mirror cannot shine into the fire. If the mirror is hung on the wall behind the stove, it will shine onto the contents of the pot and cause greater harm. On the other hand, if a mirror is hung in the dining area and the food on the table is reflected, it will double the wealth of the home. Mirrors are not suitable for stoves, so you should first check whether they are facing the stove before installing the mirror. In addition, it is not appropriate for the mirror to be facing the door or room, but it is fine if it is next to the door.
Knife blade display
The various kitchen knives or fruit knives in the kitchen should not be hung on the wall or inserted in the knife holder, but should be stored in drawers. Garlic, onions, and peppers should also not be hung in the kitchen because these things will absorb Yin energy.
In order to attract wealth, the refrigerator should not be empty, and the rice jar should be filled at all times, symbolizing that the family has no worries about food and clothing. Put three coins in a red envelope bag and put it into a rice vat, which has the effect of attracting wealth.
Goldfish bowl
The goldfish bowl cannot be placed in the kitchen, nor can it face the stove. The five elements of the goldfish bowl belong to water, and it is also a highly water-based item. If it faces the stove, it will It constitutes a situation of water and fire fighting, so the goldfish tank cannot be placed in the kitchen.
Decoration of kitchen plants
When greening the kitchen, you should choose some plants with strong vitality for decoration, because kitchens often have oil fumes and steam, which is detrimental to plant growth. Some delicate and fragile plants have a hard time surviving in the kitchen. You can choose cacti flowers such as prickly pear, cactus, aloe vera and other slow-growing and drought-tolerant green plants. You can also choose some durable leafy flowers that grow all year round to plant in the kitchen. Since smoke and steam are not conducive to the growth of plants, the plants can be "bathed" frequently. If the kitchen window is larger, you can plant hanging flowers in front of the window.
If the kitchen is located in the south, placing foliage plants can soften the sun's rays, reduce the tendency of stray light, and help save money. It is best if the kitchen is located in the east. If it is in other directions, you can place saffron flowers on the table and near the refrigerator, which is beneficial to maintaining good health. For kitchens located in the west, placing golden flowers, daffodils and pansies by the window can not only block the evil odor of the setting sun, but also bring wealth. When located in the north, placing pink and orange flowers can add vitality to the interior.
Kitchen sundries
Spoons and shovels: If the ends of spoons and shovels are made of stainless steel, it is best to use wooden handles. If the handle is made of plastic, it must be white or green. Red and black are not good.
Rice cooker: The rice cooker is a device used to cook rice, so it directly affects people's vitality and wealth. Rice made from a dirty rice cooker will not bring full vitality and wealth, so it is very important to keep the rice cooker clean.
Teapot: A teapot with yang water has a great impact on women’s health. The teapot should not always be filled with old water, and do not place the teapot next to the microwave oven.
Pot: Pot can reflect the foundation of the user. Unused pots can disperse "gas", so throw them away as soon as possible. Don't use a pot that's too cheap. Note: A burnt pot will reduce your financial luck.
Chopsticks: Chopsticks are small things that reflect the level of the user. The chopsticks used by the owner must not be cheap. If you want to improve your luck, it’s best to use wooden chopsticks with a sense of class. If the paint on the chopsticks peels off, replace them with new ones immediately.
Scouring pad: The scouring pad has two functions. One is for cleaning in kitchens and restaurants, and the other is to connect various interpersonal relationships. If the scouring pad is dirty and tattered, malicious people will approach and the owner will easily get involved in disputes.