In the overall home design, the kitchen is an essential part that cannot be missing. From a modern perspective, the kitchen is no longer just a place for cooking. Because the kitchen reflects various information about "diet" in people's lives. So, do you know the feng shui taboos of the kitchen area? Let's take a look with the Feng Shui network of Huayi.
Feng Shui Taboos of the Kitchen Area
1. The door directly faces the kitchen
As the old saying goes, "Opening the door and seeing the stove, wealth will be wasted." This means that if the stove's fire opening forms a straight line with the main door, it will cause a conflict. This kind of kitchen layout not only greatly harms the family's fortune but also damages the health of the family members. It can lead to stomach diseases. The only way to solve this problem is to move the stove to another location.
2. The kitchen is connected to the toilet
Modern homes usually have limited space. To save space, many families connect the kitchen and the toilet during renovation. When entering the toilet, one must pass through the kitchen first, which is a major feng shui taboo in the kitchen. It can lead to many health problems for family members. Moreover, we all consider the toilet as an unclean place, and having the toilet close to the kitchen can affect the family's appetite and mood when eating.
3. The kitchen sink and gas stove are facing or adjacent to each other
As the saying goes, "Water and fire do not mix." The moisture from the kitchen sink conflicts with the heat from the gas stove. Therefore, the gas stove should not face or be adjacent to the sink or refrigerator. Additionally, the stove should not be placed in the center of the kitchen because the central position has too much fire energy, leading to family disharmony.
4. Mirrors hanging in the kitchen reflecting the stove or food in the pot
The mirrors hanging in the kitchen should not reflect the stove or the food in the pot. One of the feng shui taboos in the kitchen is mirrors reflecting the stove. If the mirror is hung on the wall behind the stove and reflects the food in the pot, the harm is even greater. This is called "Heavenly Fire," which can lead to fires or misfortune in the house.
5. Hanging knives or garlic, onions, and chili peppers in the kitchen
It is also a feng shui taboo to hang various knives or fruit knives on the wall or insert them into knife racks. They should be stored in drawers instead. The kitchen should not hang garlic, onions, or chili peppers, as these items can absorb negative energy and harm the health of family members.
6. Empty fridge and rice jar in the kitchen
The fridge and rice jar in the kitchen should never be empty. They should always be filled because these two items are closely related to clothing and food. Filling them symbolizes that the family has no worries about food and clothing. In addition, putting three copper coins in a red envelope and placing them in the rice jar can bring good luck and wealth.
Four Kitchen Feng Shui Taboos
1. In modern house design, many houses have open kitchens to improve practicality, and some even remove the kitchen door entirely. However, according to feng shui principles, open kitchens and removing the kitchen door are major taboos. Whether it's feng shui or destiny (ba zi) divination, they both emphasize the importance of cold, heat, humidity, and dryness. In feng shui, when the original flying star chart and the annual flying star chart align, if there is a fiery and dry condition, the kitchen's fire can trigger serious illnesses. If the kitchen is open or the door is removed, the entire house becomes excessively hot, making the whole family prone to health issues.
2. Feng shui places great emphasis on the shape of the surrounding terrain, especially the external structures. If there is a pointed building outside the kitchen, which represents a fire-shaped terrain, and if the third green (wood) and fourth green (wood) stars and the ninth purple (fire) star of the annual flying stars reach this direction, it may activate this fire-shaped terrain, affecting the family's health, especially the mother's, as she spends the most time in the kitchen (of course, this also needs to be determined by referring to the original star chart of the house).
3. During renovation, it is crucial to determine the correct location of the kitchen. If the kitchen is located in the south of the house, which is already a fire-dominant area, placing the kitchen here will intensify the heat and dryness, potentially affecting the family's health and increasing the risk of serious illness, especially for mothers who spend long hours in the kitchen.
4. Modern young people often prioritize convenience over feng shui considerations when designing their homes. Some people even use the same entrance for both the kitchen and the toilet to save space, increasing the house's practicality. However, since the toilet is a breeding ground for bacteria, connecting the kitchen and toilet indirectly increases the number of bacteria in the kitchen, affecting the health of the entire family. As the mother spends the most time in the kitchen, she is most likely to be infected! In contrast, traditional toilets (outhouses) were built outside the house, not only to avoid odors but also to reduce the spread of disease. It shows that ancient people already understood this principle well.
