Dear friends, 
In Chinese Feng Shui (FS) – pronounced “Fung Shway” – the kitchen is very importantly associated with our prosperity (wealth) and health. Because the kitchen is also considered as the “heart of the home”, any problems in this area will result in a significant impact on our family – health wise or money wise. Of course, first and foremost, good housekeeping is good feng shui. When our kitchen is clean, shiny and free from clutter, then it allows the best of positive energy to come into it. Conversely, if we have too much clutter and dirty things or we hardly declutter our kitchens, then this leads to a buildup of stagnant, stale and negative chi in our kitchen.
Now, we don’t want this to happen because negative energies will impact negatively also on aspects of our life, like our money, career, prosperity. Logically, this does make some sense because when our kitchen is cluttered and not clean, then it hampers our efforts to cook a really good and nourishing meal for our loved ones. In fact, I don’t think we would like to do anything or stay any longer in the kitchen if it is unclean and messy! 
But when we can’t cook nourishing meals at home and we eat out most of the time, then our body is likely to be under nourished, thus leading to a less than optimal health and hence, lesser efficient ability to work well in our job.
We are taught the 10 Don’ts in Kitchen Feng Shui by Retired Feng Shui Master, Master Atan at www.dhealing.com as follows -
1. Do not place your kitchen under or next to a bathroom. A bathroom is deemed as a place where we wash away our dirt and where the toilet is located, and therefore, having a kitchen under this is deemed very inauspicious.
2. Do not place your stove under a big beam. A beam is considered a heavy support and if your stove is under it, it is like the energies of your stove are being oppressed by this beam. Not good to cook in such a situation. Why? Because the stove is symbolic of wealth and in such a negative placement of stove, it means your wealth is being suppressed. You can’t prosper.
3. Do not face your stove to water basin or refrigerator, this can lead to arguments and conflict within the family. Fire and water are opposites of and fight each other, and so the placements of the sink and stove are important. If they are directly opposite each other, then this may lead to arguments, conflicts and figthing among family members. Conflicts and tension at home means negative energies. A stove and sink side by side also means a weakening of the energy of the kitchen.
4. Do not clutter your kitchen – stagnant and dirty chi is no good for food. Clean out your food cupboards, pantry and refrigerator regularly.
5. Do not place stove near windows and skylights – the chi can flow out of the house through them.
6. Do not design the kitchen door be in a direct line with the back door or front door of the house. That placement allows the chi to flow from the kitchen all the way outside. If your doors are placed in line, keep the kitchen door closed, or use plants to block the flow.
7. Do not delay in maintaining the stove. A stove that is not in good working order implies a problem with financial resources. If any part of the stove (burners, oven light, fan, etc.) does not work, get it fixed as soon as possible.
8. Do not leave you stove unused – an unused stove implies untapped resources or ignored opportunities. Even if all you do is boil water for tea, rotate which burner you set the kettle on so that all of them get regular use! And use the oven, too, from time to time, instead of always relying on the microwave.
9. Do not place your kitchen in the North West sector of your house, because it will bring negative elements to your family. The NW sector of your house represents where Heaven’s energy flows into your house, and by having a kitchen there, it means that fire will destroy this good energy. A term for this kitchen location is “Fire At Heaven’s Gate.” The family breadwinner could lose his job, lose his wealth, or worse, lose his health. If your kitchen is already in this sector, try to move the cooking elements like the stove or oven away from this sector.
10. Do not use any odd shaped objects in the pots or frying pan at any time. They may seem like piercing weapons of some sort. I will discuss some of the remedies that can be carried out if the above Kitchen Feng Shui rules are broken later…..
Meanwhile, for those of you looking for a new home to buy or rent and you believe a little in FS 
, I hope these Kitchen FS tips will help you to avoid getting an “inauspicious” kitchen. There are also many other “Do’s & Don’ts” for other aspects of a home but we start with this post for now. 
May your life be blessed with good wealth, good health and many successes!
choesf
P.S. on 27 Dec, 2007 – In case you encounter any of the above situations and there is nothing much you can do, don’t despair for there are other Feng Shui remedies that can be applied to help you. PLEASE READ THIS POST as the Feng Shui techniques can also help counter the bad kitchen locations, i.e. cure negative energies and enhance good energies/stars.
sweetrosie said,
December 1, 2007 @ 7:40 am
That is an absolutely beautiful kitchen!
You have inspired me to go and de-clutter my own, I know exactly what you are saying. A clean and organised kitchen does really affect the energy in the house for the better.
Thank you.
happyhomemaker88 said,
December 1, 2007 @ 9:38 am
Hi there, sweetrosie!
Errr…..I am embarassed to say that is not my kitchen!
I had taken the picture off a brochure! 
Yes, it is of utmost importance to keep our kitchens clean and uncluttered; other than for aesthetic reasons and our peace of mind; in feng shui, doing this will bring us lots of auspicious and wealth chi/energy…. someone wise even told me that “This is where the money is.”
I talked about decluttering our kitchens earlier in this post -
http://happyhomemaker88.wordpress.com/2007/10/10/some-useful-kitchen-tips/
With peace and joy,
choesf
Christine Dahilog said,
February 4, 2008 @ 10:13 am
Hi! Could you help me how to give any preventions? My husband and I Bought a Condo unit. According to your article about kitchen feng shui, “1. Do not place your kitchen under or next to a bathroom. A bathroom is deemed as a place where we wash away our dirt and where the toilet is located, and therefore, having a kitchen under this is deemed very inauspicious.” When we bought the unit, its already fix, the kitchen and bathroom are back to back..from front door you will see immediately the kitchen, on back of kitchen will be the t&b room. It’s already fix. We cannot move it. Do you have any solutions or any charms we can put?Our unit is just 30 square meters thats why its really maximized. please help me.ill do appreciate your answer.More power and thanks!
From the newly wed couple,
Christine and Jeff
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 4, 2008 @ 1:34 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear Christine
Congratulations to you and Jeff on being newlyweds!
Don’t worry, most of the time, the ready-built property that we bought are not perfect in terms of Feng Shui and there are bound to be some “problem areas” but these can be cured with some appropriate FS placements.
To prevent the good chi that comes into your home from heading straight to the kitchen, you can place a piece of furniture or a potted plant between the doorway and the kitchen.
Secondly, you can place a small 2-inch tall cactus plant in your bathroom but you have to request for it to be “activated” to make it safe to use at this forum here -
http://www.dhealing.com/
Click on “Dhealing Forum” and register at the Feng Shui forum as a member and I will be able to help you there.
With love, peace and joy,
choesf
Christine Dahilog said,
February 24, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
Hi again! i’ve tried to find where can i register in Dhealing.com , but can’t able to see it.
I have another question, when we got the floor plan of the unit, the kitchen was placed in north west, which you mention that it is not good that the kitchen was place in north west. I was so worried for the consequences but since it was fix, what can we do about to cure it.
Thank you so much for replying on me. My husband and I appreciate it and we will join you to our prayers.
sincerely,
christine and jeff
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 24, 2008 @ 8:03 pm
Good to see you back here, dear Christine
You are welcome and don’t worry, there are ways in feng shui to cure any situation that you have. Here is the direct link to Dhealing Forum – you can register there -
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/index.php?mforum=dhealing
After you have registered there, then you read the information at this link -
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/viewtopic.php?t=2618&mforum=dhealing
It is recommended that you closely follow the instructions there on how to do Feng Shui for 2008…you will be protected there.
Then you post your kitchen problem at this section (click on “New Topic” to start your discussion) -
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/viewforum.php?f=16&mforum=dhealing
Thank you very much for your prayers, and I’ll see you at Dhealing Forum later.
With love and hugs,
choesf
Christine Dahilog said,
February 26, 2008 @ 2:52 pm
Registered member must have at least 5 postings to post any URL/Website Link
I’m trying to post but when i tried to submit my concerns, here’s what it says:
“Registered member must have at least 5 postings to post any URL/Website Link”
how come i didnt post any url.but my entry can’t post.
huhuhu
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 26, 2008 @ 3:06 pm
Hello there, dear Christine
Hmmmm….yes, I see your name at Dhealing. DId you activate your account at your email address?
I’ll go there now and try to see if anything is wrong …meanwhile, you check in there now and then, okay?
Hugs,
choesf
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 26, 2008 @ 3:14 pm
Dear Christine,
I have contacted the Master there and told him of your problem. I will email you when I have some news. Meanwhile, you can check in there occasionally, too.
See you there!
With peace and joy,
choesf
Christine Dahilog said,
February 26, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
Thanks Choesf. lots of hugs!
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 26, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
You are very welcome!
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 27, 2008 @ 3:33 pm
Hello there, dear Christine
The Master at Dhealing Forum has sent you a PM (Private Message) and if you can click on it, which is located at the toolbar on top of the page there after logging in…?
Looking forward to your posts there and have a happy Feng Shui journey!
With peace and joy,
choesf
Christine Dahilog said,
February 27, 2008 @ 11:49 pm
Thanks for the info, I was still trying to post a message but still getting the same answer. I received the PM. I also answer it already, but really dont know why i can’t post my topic. I follow and read all the details. Thanks Choesf!
happyhomemaker88 said,
February 28, 2008 @ 10:53 am
Hmmm…dear Christine, this is the first time I see this kind of problem there. Never mind, if you still can’t post, perhaps you can register again, using a similar name, but this time, don’t put the dot between your names..perhaps, the dot is being recognised as a link/URL?
With peace and joy,
choesf
MARQUITA said,
July 9, 2008 @ 10:41 pm
I’M MOVING INTO MY NEW APARTMENT. I WAS TOLD TO PUT MONEY INT THE CORNERS OF THE UNIT, AND CANNED GOODS IN THE CUPBOARDS PRIOR TO MOVING IN. I ALREADY HAVE SOME ITEM IN THE APARTMENT. HAVE I MESSED UP ANYTHING? ALSO, MY LIVING ROOM NEEDS TO BE FENG SHUI’D. ANY TIPS?
happyhomemaker88 said,
July 10, 2008 @ 9:46 am
Hello there and welcome, dear Marguita
There are many different practices for moving into a new home. For me, I also stock up my cupboards with some food – especially essential items like salt, sugar, tea leaves, some canned goods, dried foodstuff, etc.
If you would like to learn more about feng shui, there are some free advice and guidance available if you register at this site -
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/index.php?mforum=dhealing
Happy Moving!
With peace and joy,
choesf
Alice said,
July 27, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
hello,
i would like to ask some fengshui tips. Is it good or right to place the cooking stove in south area this year 2008? I am worried because the 5 yellow stars and 3 killing stars are located now in the south area and my kitchen is located also in south area of my house. Hope you could advise me. Thanks and regards.
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 2, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
Hi there and welcome, dear Alice
Yes, this year both the Misfortune Star # 5 and 3 Killings are located in the South. However, you can find some useful free information on fengshui cures at this site (you have to register there to see the full information) -
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/index.php?mforum=dhealing
Usually, we can’t really do much with relocating our kitchens and the best way would be to put cures in place to counter the bad stars.
Have a great weekend!
With love and peace,
choesf
kiwifish23 said,
August 3, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
This was my parent’s home. It was very unlucky for them and is proving so for us. Please, help.
My kitchen is in the northwest section of my home. I have just remodeled and simply cannot move the stove. The kitchen is an L shape with the stove and frig are on the north side and the sink facing west; my back is turned to the front door which faces east. The kitchen has an arch above the sink area with a column on each side. This faces the family room which is directly west, opposite to the front door. There are two sets of french doors leading to the back yard. I have a bookcase on each corner, the south west corner and on both sides on the northwest corners of this, the family room.
My front door faces east and when you walk in (now facing west,) the living room is on the north, right side. In front is the island first and then the sink with a granite top. Again, the sink faces west. There is a bathroom on the south side of the house directly across from the refrigerator. I can not change that. Should I install a pot rack above the sink to block the west exposure?
Please, help me. We are having bad financial problems.
Thank you
I can install a pot rack in front of the
happyhomemaker88 said,
August 3, 2008 @ 9:26 pm
Hello there and welcome, dear kiwifish
I am very sorry to hear about the difficulties that you and your parents are going through but you can definitely use feng shui to improve things in your life. It will be good if you can sign up at this free fengshui forum (I am a Moderator there)
http://www.atfreeforum.com/dhealing/index.php?mforum=dhealing
Upload your house floorplan there, mention the problems you are facing, and the Master and Moderators there will be able to guide you on how to feng shui your house without any charges. Quite a number of people have benefitted from applying the fengshui techniques recommended, and I hope you will, too.
There is a cure there that is specifically for solving the problem of a NW kitchen.
We’ll discuss more about this at the forum, okay?
Take care and have a good week ahead.
With peace and joy,
choesf
Lark and Larks said,
October 22, 2008 @ 12:39 am
Thanks very much for the advice, i will be forwarding this webpage to our new customers!
Regards, Scott (Larkandlarks.co.uk)
happyhomemaker88 said,
October 22, 2008 @ 8:16 am
You are most welcome, dear Scott. I wish you good prosperity in your business!
With peace and harmony,
choesf
Zelma Rodin said,
January 5, 2009 @ 12:50 am
Hi there,
1)I need to establish the impact of poinson arrows directly facing the South from out side (My fire area not a good direction for me but one I need activated I have brought in a substantial amount of plants into the area to activate it…) the premises…do they en hance or deminish the potency of Fire….
2)…..also beginning to utilize a beneficial area during a year not suited to FS changes…does that permanently negativly affect the house holder?
Regards Zelma
happyhomemaker88 said,
January 5, 2009 @ 3:02 pm
Hi again, dear Zelma
I’m sorry I don’t quite understand your question.
I have been using Master atan’s Feng Shui Techniques for 3 years already, 2009 will be my fourth year. His method is not complicated at all … just follow exactly the instructions that he gives out every year on where to place his recommended cures and enhancers and we will be well protected from all angles of negative energies. Thus far, my family has seen very good results and that is why I am sharing with my blog visitors his unique Feng Shui techniques. 
With peace and joy,
choesf
Zelma Rodin said,
January 5, 2009 @ 12:52 am
Hi again….just to clarify….the poison arrow’s direction is due North.
Regards Again Zelma