Feng shui kitchens stir up the good energy

Feng shui kitchens are the second most important rooms in your house (second only to your bedroom). In feng shui, a kitchen represents wealth.

The kitchen is so important because it is where we receive our life-giving energy and nourishment: our food.

The kitchen cycle There is a cycle in all things and the cycle in the kitchen goes as follows: The healthier our food is and the higher amounts of chi in our food, the healthier our body, mind and spirit become, the more capable we become, the more money we make, the better quality of food we can buy, the stronger we become and so on.

chopping veggies for good Chi energy

You can see how the cycle is positive and feeds into more positive energy. The cycle can also be destructive. The poorer we are, the lower quality kitchen we have, the lower quality of food we buy, the weaker our body, mind, and spirit become, the less capable we become, the less money we make, the lower quality of food we buy and eat and so on.

Understanding these cycles can lead us to see why the kitchen is so important. There are some basic guidelines for a kitchen and supporting the cook. First the cook is to always have the best vantage point and view (no backs to doors), as well as a brightly lit, spacious, and well ventilated area to cook in.

Question: Can you tell which of these kitchens is the best feng shui kitchen? A badly designed kitchen for good feng shui

A well designed feng shui kitchen: nice vantage point, good lighting and ventilation

Answer: The kitchen on the right has much better feng shui!

The positioning of the stove

The position of the stove is the next important factor. A stove can influence the well being of a family. If it is stuffed into a corner it can inhibit the cooks movements and energy flow, lowering the quality of the food being prepared, which can then have a negative impact on the Health, Wealth, Careers, and Relationships of the family members.

Symbolically the stove in feng shui kitchens represents the home's finances. So it is important to make sure your stove is in excellent condition, works well and is kept clean. This symbolizes money easily flowing into your home. If burners are broken or clogged, business will be plagued with obstacles. The burners on the stove are believed to influence a family’s prosperity, so the more burners you use more often, the more all avenues of money will come to you. You can place a mirror behind your stove to double your money.

It is also easy to see why if the cook is unhappy, due to structural, color, or functionality issues in the kitchen the energy going into the food is not of the highest energetic quality and will have a negative impact on family members as well.

Colors for your kitchen

Time to paint? Pick colors according to the bagua map ...

Bagua area to determine colors for feng shui kitchens

... or that make you feel passionate as a cook.

Fix it, Clear It, Clean It

De-clutter your kitchen. What items are out that you never use and are an eyesore? What can be changed or moved around to make you’re kitchen more functional? Clean out those overstuffed cupboards and wash down the shelves.

Maybe you can purchase an inspiring tray and place your oil and vinegar out where you can get to them easily.

A happy cook

Keep working your space until it feels more spacious and you are happy to be in your kitchen once again.

Remember, “Feng shui kitchens make happy cooks, and happy cooks make happy families!”

Bon Appetit!