Why the Kitchen Matters in Feng Shui
In daily life, food keeps us alive. In traditional Chinese culture, it also shapes the family’s health and prosperity. The kitchen, as the center of meal preparation, represents both nourishment and wealth. Many call it the “wealth vault” of the home. Its layout can directly influence the family’s fortune and well-being, especially the luck of the woman in charge of the household.
The “Door-to-Stove” Taboo
An old Chinese saying warns, “When the stove is seen upon opening the door, wealth flows away.” This is a classic feng shui taboo. The stove should never face the kitchen door directly, nor align in a straight line with the home’s main entrance.
In feng shui, the kitchen belongs to the fire element in the Five Elements theory. The main entrance serves as the pathway for qi (energy) to flow into the home. If the kitchen door aligns with the main entrance, wealth and good energy can slip away. If the stove faces the kitchen entrance, you create a “door-to-stove clash,” which may cause money loss and even health problems—especially digestive or immune issues.
Privacy and Energy Flow
This layout also affects privacy. From the main entrance, outsiders can see straight into the kitchen. This exposure symbolizes your household’s wealth and personal affairs being on display.
Feng Shui Remedies
You can fix this easily. Place a screen, curtain, or tall indoor plants between the main entrance and the kitchen door. These items block the direct energy flow, help keep wealth inside, and restore harmony to your home.
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