The feng shui of the kitchen has always been important to people, both in the past and now, because everyone hopes for a happy and joyful home. The feng shui of the kitchen plays a major role, and the placement of the kitchen stove is also crucial. Today, let's learn together with Huayi Fortune Telling Network about the placement and taboos of the kitchen stove.

The Position of the Stove in Kitchen Feng Shui

1. The stove should not be directly opposite the door or face the window.

It is not advisable to see the stove directly when entering the house, especially if the stove is behind a window. The stove is the source of daily meals, and feng shui emphasizes "food is wealth," meaning that the stove represents the family's source of wealth. The stove is sensitive to wind, as wind can easily extinguish the fire and cause the loss of wealth. Therefore, it is not suitable to have the stove facing the door or facing the window.

2. The direction of the stove opening

The original term "stove opening" refers to the fuel inlet of the stove. For a gas stove, it refers to the gas inlet, located behind the ignition switch. The stove opening should ideally face the "sheng qi" (vital energy) direction of the male or female head of the household. If due to the design of the kitchen, it is impossible to align the stove opening with any of the parents' favorable directions, then try to align it with the "yan nian" (longevity) direction of the mother, which can enhance the harmony of the family relationship.

3. The stove should not be placed under a beam

Generally, beams are considered bad in feng shui, and this applies to stoves as well. A beam pressing down on the stove mainly affects the health of the family members, especially the woman who cooks. If it is impossible to change the position, hang two bamboo flutes on the beam with red ropes to neutralize the negative energy. Cookware should also not face the sharp corners of cabinets or tables, nor should it be directly aligned with stairs.

4. The stove should not be placed next to the sink and refrigerator

The moisture from the sink and refrigerator conflicts with the fire of the gas stove. Therefore, the gas stove should not be adjacent to the sink or refrigerator. They should not be connected directly but separated by a countertop to avoid the conflict between water and fire. Moreover, feng shui considers the refrigerator as a place for storing and accumulating wealth, which is water-related. It is vulnerable to fire attacks, which may lead to health issues for family members.

5. The gas stove should not be directly facing the bathroom door

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If the gas stove faces the bathroom door, the bathroom door must be closed. Also, the kitchen should not be too close to the main door. The gas stove should not be placed between the sink and refrigerator; having water on both sides of fire will continuously bring misfortune.

To attract wealth, the refrigerator should not be empty, and the rice jar should always be filled, symbolizing that there is no worry about food and clothing at home. Put three coins in a red envelope and put it in the rice jar, which can help attract wealth.

6. The gas stove should not face the toilet seat.

The gas stove should not face the toilet seat, nor should it face the toilet seat inside the bathroom, even if there is a wall in between.

7. The stove position should preferably be placed on the left side (Green Dragon) for good luck (children will be smart).

The stove position should not be placed on the right side (White Tiger), but if it is unavoidable, it is acceptable.

8. The gas stove should not be placed on the balcony.

9. The gas stove should not be placed over a bathroom pipe.

10. The gas stove should not be directly facing the altar.

11. The gas stove should be placed in a sheltered and energy-concentrating location.

Ten Taboos of Kitchen Stove Placement

1. The stove should not face the bedroom door. The fire energy can cause harm to the health of the family members.

2. The direction of the stove should be based on the master's fate and lucky elements. If it is an unfavorable element, it can be harmful to the master's health.

3. The stove should not be without support behind it. The stove should be placed against a wall so that the person cooking has a "backing mountain," representing stability and health for the family.

4. The stove should not be directly facing the kitchen door. Facing the kitchen door can cause family disharmony, irritability, and financial loss.

5. The stove should not be placed in the center of the kitchen. Being in the center, it has no support on all sides, causing instability for the family and mental pressure, possibly leading to financial loss.

6. The stove should not be near water. If there is running water, being near the faucet causes constant interaction between water and fire, which is dangerous. It should also not be near the refrigerator, as the stove’s fire and the refrigerator’s coldness clash, consuming energy. In rural areas, the stove should not be placed next to or directly facing a water barrel, as water and fire clash, which is unfavorable for the family's fortune.

7. The stove should not face the altar directly. Facing the altar is disrespectful to the gods, leading to trouble and misfortune for the family.

8. The height of the stove has its own considerations. Too high is inconvenient for cooking, and too low makes operation difficult. An ideal height is 85-95 centimeters.

9. The stove position should not be behind the toilet. This causes a conflict between water and fire, and the toilet is also prone to attracting insects and bacteria, along with dirty air. (Zodiac

10. The stove should not be placed under a window. Dust and sand from outside can hit the window, which is unhygienic and brings wind that can blow out the flame, causing disasters.