It's quite amazing, but when people clash with each other, everything seems to be incompatible. Whether it's speaking or doing things, they always find each other annoying. The same applies to kitchen decoration. Everything in the kitchen is interconnected, and if they don't work well together, it will look awkward and uncomfortable. Therefore, it's important to pay attention to this. Let us now let the Feng Shui website of Huayi explain how to deal with the conflict between water and fire in the kitchen.

The Issue of Water and Fire Conflict in the Kitchen

The kitchen is the most likely place for a conflict between water and fire. The stove belongs to fire (whether you use gas or electricity, it's the same). Any item that produces heat also belongs to fire, such as an oven, microwave, or electric rice cooker. The sink belongs to water, and the refrigerator, which produces cold air, also belongs to water. If there is a large water container in the kitchen, it naturally belongs to water as well.

There has always been a saying that water and fire cannot coexist. Because they are incompatible, when arranging these special items in the kitchen, some careful consideration is needed.

One, do not let water and fire face each other.

Since the stove has the strongest fire energy, it is best to avoid placing the sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, or any large water container directly opposite the stove. If accidentally placed opposite, it could cause minor conflicts between couples over small issues. Fortunately, this issue is not difficult to resolve. You can use the "wood" element in the five elements to balance them.

The representative color of wood is green. So, you can wear a green apron while cooking; wear green gloves while washing dishes, and use green scrubbing sponges. Laying a layer of green tiles between the stove and the sink can also help reduce the mutual repulsion between water and fire.

Two, do not let water and fire be adjacent.

There should be a counter between the stove and the sink to act as a separator. Be careful not to place the refrigerator too close. Although the situation of water and fire being adjacent does not cause open conflicts like facing each other, it may lead to hidden disputes. Family members scheming against each other is definitely not good, and if a couple constantly argues, it can create irreparable cracks in their marriage.

Three, do not allow two waters surrounding a fire or two fires surrounding a water.

If there are two sources of water surrounding a fire (for example, the stove is located between the sink and the refrigerator), or two sources of fire surrounding a water (such as the sink located between the microwave and the stove), married individuals should be cautious about changes in their marital relationship due to the presence of a third party. For those in a relationship, it is especially important to prevent someone from interfering.

After understanding how to avoid the taboos of the stove, when choosing a house and decorating, more attention should be paid to details to avoid bad Feng Shui that could affect the home.

All places where family members often sit or lie down, such as beds, desks, chairs, and sofas, should avoid being under a horizontal beam. In addition to these places, there are two other areas that are particularly taboo to have a horizontal beam above: the dining table and the stove.

A stove or dining table under a horizontal beam can produce similar negative effects in Feng Shui (as we mentioned earlier in the dining room Feng Shui). Both can harm the family's wealth and health. The difference is that if the dining table is under a beam, it affects the entire family. However, if the stove is under a beam, the negative impact usually focuses on the person who cooks and prepares meals in the house.

What Is a Good Location for the Kitchen?

One, located in the East.

If the kitchen is located in the East, it is very auspicious. If it is in another direction, you can place some red flowers on the kitchen table or near the refrigerator, which is beneficial for the health of the family members.

Two, located in the South.

If the kitchen is located in the South of the house, you can place some leafy plants, as they help with saving money. A strong red sun energy from the South can make the homeowner prone to spending money carelessly. Leafy plants can effectively moderate the sun energy and reduce the tendency to spend money recklessly, thus helping save money.

Three, located in the West.

If the kitchen is exactly in the West, you can place golden yellow flowers, daffodils, and purple violets by the window. This not only blocks the evil energy of the setting sun but also brings good luck to the homeowner.

Four, located in the North.

When the kitchen is located in the North, you should place some pink or orange flowers to add more vitality to the room.

By properly arranging the kitchen, the relationship between spouses can become more harmonious and happy.

The kitchen is an essential part of the house, so it needs to be kept clean regularly. These seemingly trivial details should not be ignored. As the saying goes, "Marry a chicken and follow the chicken, marry a dog and follow the dog, marry a poet and run all over the mountain." Two people meeting and becoming a couple in the vast sea of humanity is a kind of fate, so it is important to pay attention to all kinds of details in the home. From the perspective of kitchen Feng Shui, the kitchen utensils must be cleaned regularly. Some key points include:

One, Wok and Spatula

These two tools are used for stir-frying. After using them, do not put them together. The sound of the wok and spatula clinking is already noisy enough. If they are not cleaned after use or placed together after cleaning, it is considered unlucky. It is best to store them separately, and the wok should be hung up.

Two, Knife and Cutting Board

When using a knife to cut something, each slice is actually made on the cutting board. Therefore, after use, they should also be stored separately. Do not randomly push the knife into the cutting board, as this creates a very ominous situation.

Three, Mortar and Pestle

The mortar should not be placed upright with the pestle attached, as this will cause many arguments before resolving both major and minor issues in the household. The correct way is to turn the mortar upside down and cover it, then place the pestle on top of the mortar.

Kitchen Precautions

(1) The kitchen door should not face the toilet door.

(2) The kitchen should not be located at the front of the house, but rather at the back half of the house.

(3) The kitchen should not be located in the center of the house.

(4) The stove should not be placed in the center of the kitchen, surrounded by walkways.

(5) The stove should not face the main door or the bedroom door.

(6) The stove should not be under a beam.

(7) The stove should not be black or bright red.

(8) The stove and the sink should not be too close to each other.

(9) The stove should not face the refrigerator.

(10) The direction of the stove should face the auspicious direction according to the person's birth year.

(11) The kitchen location should not be over the auspicious direction of the person's birth year.

(12) The kitchen should not be located in the northwest or southwest corner of the house.

(13) Old stoves that are no longer used should be removed.

(14) The stove should not face a wall corner.

(15) The stove should not be placed in an extension area of the rear balcony.

(16) The walls behind the stove should not share the same wall as the toilet.

(17) The stove should not face a shrine or altar.

(18) The stove should not be placed diagonally to accommodate the four directions of the person's birth year. This is too superstitious.

(19) The stove mouth of a new gas stove should not face the old stove mouth.

(20) The stove should not be visible from the main entrance.

(21) The back of the stove should not be a window or a road.

(22) The kitchen should be bright, clean, and tidy. Garbage and leftovers should be cleaned regularly.

(23) The exhaust fan should preferably be a hidden type, low noise, and regularly cleaned and replaced.