1. The stove should not be placed in the center of the kitchen. If it is placed in the center, it has no support on all sides, which can cause instability among family members and bring mental pressure and the risk of financial loss.

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

3. The stove should not face directly towards the bedroom door. This can bring negative energy that harms the health of family members.

4. The stove should not be placed under a window. Dust and dirt from outside can affect hygiene.

5. The stove should not face directly towards the altar. This shows disrespect to the deities and may bring misfortune to the household.

6. The stove should not be placed with its back against the toilet. This causes a clash between water and fire, and also brings pests and bad odors from the toilet.

7. The stove should not face directly towards the kitchen door. This can lead to family discord, irritability, and financial loss.

8. The stove should not be placed in the southern part of the kitchen. Every object has its own "small taiji" (a small yin-yang symbol), and the stove can be placed in other directions within the kitchen. Since the south is already a place of strong fire, placing the stove there would increase heat and dryness, potentially affecting the health of the family, especially for mothers who spend long hours in the kitchen.

9. The stove should not be placed in the northwest corner of the kitchen. The northwest belongs to the "Gan" element, which represents heaven. A stove emits fire (even when not in use, it still produces heat), which is like "fire burning the sky." The "Gan" element represents the father in the family, so this could harm the father's ability to fulfill his duties, leading the mother to take on more responsibilities, increasing her stress and workload. Additionally, the nine purple fire element is currently active in the northwest, making this situation even more likely to manifest.

10. The direction of the stove should be determined based on the owner's favorable direction. For example, if the owner favors wood, the stove can face east (as the east belongs to wood), which is beneficial for the owner.

11. The height of the stove also has its own considerations. Too high makes it difficult to cook, while too low makes it hard to operate. A height of 86 to 100 centimeters is ideal.

12. The stove should not be placed near water sources. For example, being close to a faucet or refrigerator can create dangerous interactions between fire and water. It should also not be placed near a water barrel in rural areas, as this creates a conflict between water and fire, which is unfavorable for the household's fortune.