| The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of a | | | | the window. In order to save space, some stoves |
| home, therefore having the perfect feng shui | | | | are designed with a microwave above it. This |
| kitchen is a requirement for having a well balanced | | | | type of placement is also very bad, because the |
| and abundant life for the entire family. This area | | | | microwave will actually oppress the movement of |
| of the home represents every member of the | | | | 'qi'. |
| family so it is critical to keep it pristine. According | | | | Other important stove recommendations include |
| to basic feng shui principles, food is associated | | | | keeping it clean, in proper working condition and |
| with wealth, so the place where food is prepared | | | | making good use of it. Leaving the stove unused |
| represents the origin of that wealth and | | | | does not help the family become prosperous in |
| prosperity. | | | | any way. Use it regularly to cook nutritious food |
| The stove is the most important piece of | | | | for the entire family and remember to use all of |
| appliance in the kitchen and its placement will in | | | | the burners for the best results. If any part of |
| large part determine how the flow of 'qi' or | | | | the stove needs fixing, have it fixed immediately |
| energy is in this room. In order for the 'qi' to flow | | | | so it doesn't negatively affect your finances. It is |
| freely, the stove should be positioned in a certain | | | | also important to know that the stove symbolizes |
| way. The ideal position for the stove is attached | | | | the fire element. Water is actually detrimental to |
| to an island in the middle of the kitchen so that | | | | fire as it is supposed to put it out, however both |
| the cook has the entire room including the | | | | the sink and the refrigerator represent water and |
| entrance in plain sight. It is important for the | | | | they are all located in close proximity to each |
| person doing the cooking to be able to see | | | | other. The best placement for all three is to have |
| whoever comes through the door. If your stove | | | | them form a triangle and something representing |
| is set up in a way that faces a wall as is the case | | | | the wood element in between the stove and |
| with many stoves, especially in smaller kitchens, a | | | | each water element appliance. Live plants are a |
| good remedy for not being able to see the | | | | great tool to use for this purpose. |
| kitchen is to place a mirror behind the stove | | | | Besides the stove, there are also a number of |
| burners. This is not only effective in that it allows | | | | other important feng shui kitchen tips. Keep the |
| the cook to see the whole room, it also helps to | | | | kitchen clean at all times, don't forget to clean out |
| create the illusion of doubling your wealth. The | | | | the cupboards and refrigerator regularly. Anything |
| burners of a stove are said to represent where | | | | that is about to expire or that is spoiled should be |
| the wealth actually comes into the home from. If | | | | thrown away so it won't have any negative |
| a mirror is positioned correctly behind the burners, | | | | effects on the 'qi' of the room. Broken appliances |
| it is meant to double the amount of wealth that | | | | should also be removed for the same reason. Bad |
| enters. | | | | plumbing and other such problems should be fixed |
| There are also many positions that are not | | | | as soon as possible. Lastly sharp objects such as |
| suitable for the stove. For instance, a stove | | | | knives should not be out in the open, either keep |
| should not be placed in line with the kitchen door | | | | them in a drawer or a knife rack. All of these |
| or stuck in a corner of the room. You should also | | | | simple techniques can make a huge difference in |
| avoid putting it right by the window as it is | | | | the kitchen. |
| believed that the wealth will flow right out from | | | | |