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 Feng Shui:
Cooking Up Love and Money
in the Kitchen
By Mary Swick — The Feng Shui
Lady
Applying Feng Shui principles in the kitchen is one of the fastest ways to
increase wealth and build loving relationships.
In Feng Shui, the art of placement, kitchens are the most yang or dynamic room
of the house. The kitchen sets the tempo of the household, enhancing or
minimizing the wealth and relationships of the people within. Kitchens naturally
showcase the five elements of Feng Shui - fire, water, wood, metal and earth. It
is important all elements of the kitchen are clean and fully functioning.
In Feng Shui, the quality of food and cooking utensils sets the tone for success
or failure. The kitchen reflects the energy in which you pursue your goals and
dreams. A dark, under-used kitchen does not bode well for taking action or
control. A cluttered kitchen symbolizes a household where no one takes
responsibility for their actions, while a dirty kitchen represents low
self-esteem and lack of confidence.
A simple litmus test for a bountiful kitchen is the presence of food. A bowl of
fruit, a basket of potatoes or ripening tomatoes on the windowsill send a strong
message of health and vitality.
It is important that kitchens are organized, clean and clutter free. The
commonly named “junk drawer”, is not encouraged. The kitchen, literally and
symbolically, represents your ability to “cook-up” a bountiful feast. If you
cannot locate the necessary ingredient or cooking utensil, you will be forced to
improvise and/or compromise.
The goal of Feng Shui is to smooth out the rough edges of living, by creating a
seamless flow of energy throughout the home and kitchen. How the kitchen is
maintained and equipped reflects the ability to take action in life.
Do you have everything in place? Are you prepared to take action when
opportunity arises? Your kitchen is reflecting your mindset!
Kitchen Insights Gained in Feng Shui Consultations
Martha’s kitchen had a cook top in which only the front two burners worked
properly. She avoided using the back two, as they were temperamental and slow to
heat up.
After her consultation, Martha was quick to call the appliance repair company.
In Feng Shui, burners, whether electric or gas, funnel energy and vitality into
the home. Once Martha was cooking on all four burners, she reported a surge of
activities, which furthered her career and increased her income.
Sharon and Bill had a very modern kitchen complete with new appliances and
granite countertops. Unfortunately, the refrigerator (water element) and
double-ovens (fire element) were side-by-side.
In this kitchen, the elements of fire (oven) and water (refrigerator) were too
close together suggesting conflict between the couple. Both Sharon and Bill
admitted their arguing had escalated since their move-in date six months
earlier. Following Feng Shui recommendations, the couple placed a small,
magnetic mirror on the side of the refrigerator, which faced the oven. Within
weeks Sharon and Bill they were pleased to report their arguing had dramatically
decreased.
 Stephanie’s kitchen cupboards were empty except for a few plates and utensils.
The only items in her refrigerator were bottled water and condiments. She rarely
used her kitchen, as she grabbed breakfast on her way to work, ate lunch with
co-workers and picked up dinner on her way home.
During Stephanie’s Feng Shui consultation she learned a seldom-used kitchen
reflects someone who minimizes the significance of warm, intimate relationships.
In Feng Shui, empty cupboards are not supportive of love or money. By not using
her kitchen, Stephanie had symbolically put relationships on the back burner
seeking to jump-start a new relationship, Stephanie stocked her kitchen with
breakfast basics – eggs, frozen waffles, cereal, bread, butter, jams, bagels,
cream cheese etc., and was pleased when a romantic relationship developed within
the month.
Sarah’s habit of saving empty plastic containers had gotten out of hand.
(Continued on page 25) her kitchen cupboards were stacked full of re-cycled food
containers. Interestingly, Sarah seldom used them, but inherited the “just in
case I ever need one” habit from her mother.
Sarah was not surprised to learn through Feng Shui this habit reflected an
innate fear of poverty. This is obviously not a healthy attitude supporting love
and money. Marching the containers to the re-cycling bin, Sarah laughed at
herself for assuming one of her Mother’s survival traits. Within a month of
clearing out the kitchen clutter, Sarah launched a lucrative home-based
business.
A successful life and a bountiful kitchen are intimately connected. It is no
accident the most desirable feature of a home is an upgraded kitchen. Promote
your life by cooking with a new spice, vegetable or displaying a bowl of fruit
on the counter. The link between kitchens, love and money is uncanny. Spending
time in the kitchen allows us to reflect, assess our appetites, nurture
ourselves and indulges our senses – all key ingredients to finding happiness in
love and money.
Mary Swick, The Feng Shui Lady, is a Feng Shui Consultant & Astrologer, a Red
Ribbon Professional Member of International Feng Shui Guild, a Columnist and
Author of Life-Enhancing Feng Shui Vol.1 • Life-Enhancing Feng Shui Vol.2. Mary
lives in Las Vegas, is a Convention & Program Speaker as well as a Certified
Toast Master. Visit Mary at: www.TheFengShuiLady.com or call for a consultation.
702-339-9207
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