Kitchen Placement
Fire–water metaphors reflect Five Phase language, not literal elemental danger alone.
How to Check
- Verify hood vents to exterior and fire safety clearances.
- Note stove visibility from main door if applying 《阳宅三要》.
- Mark flying-star 5 or 2 at stove sector before ‘activating fire’.
Classical Basis
Stove god rituals and directional taboos persist regionally; engineering codes override placement myths.
Application
- Open-plan kitchens trigger extra form-sha discussions.
Common Effects
- Poor ventilation causes real health risks beyond symbolic ‘fire clash’.
Remedy Direction
Fix exhaust, separate open flames from sleep zones, align symbolic cures with star logic if used.
Caveats & Debate
Western gas codes may forbid ‘ideal’ symbolic orientations.
Sources
- 《阳宅三要》清
Stove in triad with door and bed.
- Wikipedia: Kitchen ventilation
Hood exhaust standards.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitchen_hood - Wikipedia: Wu Xing
Fire phase symbolism.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuxing_(Chinese_philosophy)
Sources are for verification; schools may disagree.