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Feng Shui your kitchen
Extract from The Feng Shui Doctor by Paul Darby (£9.99, Duncan Baird Publishers)
Bitter rivals, angry neighbours
Kitchens are necessary rooms, but it can take a lot of work to produce the right blend of energies for them. The kitchen will always be a 'yang' room, with lots of activity, but the sharp corners and electrical items in it may make the chi move too quickly. Another major problem is the clash of fire and water elements, such as the oven and the sink.
In ancient feng shui, these conflicting elements were referred to as 'bitter rivals, angry neighbours'. The clash between them tends to divide and splinter the flow of chi. The 'alchemy' (lien chin shu) of feng shui will help you to control these potential problems. Generally, you need to balance the energy carefully to promote active, beneficial chi.
This process involves using both the Constructive and Destructive Cycles of elements. In addition, avoid disagreements in the kitchen, limit the number of sharp edges and try not to spend too much time there. Prepare the food and then go into your dining room or dining area to enjoy it.
The layout of your kitchen
The most important task is to assess the location of 'fire' and 'water' items in your kitchen. The oven, stove top (hob), microwave and toaster belong to the fire element, but the sink, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher belong to the water element. Water puts out fire.
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