The kitchen located in the northwest corner is a major taboo in Feng Shui, considered very dangerous. According to Feng Shui theory, this situation is called "Fire Burning the Heaven Gate," implying that there will be constant quarrels in the family, the male head of the household will face career difficulties and poor financial luck, while the female head of the household may suffer from weak health or even difficulty in conceiving. In reality, it brings both financial loss and harm to family members.

The gourd is one of the traditional auspicious items. People often hang gourds in different places to ward off evil spirits and attract wealth. Some people wear them on their bodies to help eliminate illness and improve health. Therefore, the gourd also has a strong effect in resolving the severe negative influence caused by having the kitchen in the northwest corner.

Hanging a gourd by the bed can effectively resolve the misfortune of constant quarrels and difficulty in conceiving. Placing a gourd by the bed can enhance spousal affection and promote family harmony. If a copper gourd is placed, it can further increase the prosperity of the family and eliminate the harmful effects brought about by the kitchen being in the northwest corner.

The gourd itself is a very auspicious item. Wearing a gourd ornament can effectively help eliminate illness. Since the kitchen in the northwest corner has the greatest impact on the female head of the household, she must remember to wear a gourd to achieve the effect of alleviating illnesses.

Although the gourd has many beneficial effects, there are some taboos when using it. One of the most important is that the gourd must not be placed directly facing the door. Otherwise, its ability to resolve negative energies will disappear, and it may even bring some evil influences into the house. Therefore, when placing the gourd, we must avoid positioning it directly facing the door, otherwise it will have the opposite effect.