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Refrigerators and microwaves are indispensable electrical appliances in every household. However, the Feng Shui aspects of these familiar devices often go unnoticed...
1. Unfavorable Positions for Refrigerators and Microwaves Indoors
Refrigerators and microwaves are essential electrical appliances in every household. However, many people overlook the Feng Shui aspects of these familiar devices. Here are some tips to help you avoid prohibited positions when placing your refrigerator and microwave to prevent misfortunes according to Feng Shui beliefs.
1. For Refrigerators
The placement of refrigerators significantly impacts the overall Feng Shui of the house. Refrigerators belong to the Metal element, so the best position for them is in the kitchen. Since the kitchen belongs to Fire, where excessive Fire requires the presence of Metal to balance it out (because Fire controls Metal, it can regulate the fire element in this space).
Refrigerators, being of the Metal element, are ideally placed in the kitchen.
However, not every spot in the kitchen is suitable for placing a refrigerator. Specifically, it shouldn't be positioned directly opposite or too close to the cooking area. The heat from cooking and the cold air from the refrigerator clash strongly, directly affecting the health of the household members. Moreover, according to Feng Shui, this arrangement may lead to family members quarreling and disharmony.
Refrigerators should not be placed directly opposite or too close to the cooking area.
For the living room: If you've already placed a refrigerator in the kitchen and intend to add another one in the living room, it's unfavorable for individuals with an aversion to the Metal element (such as those with the Wood element). Increasing the Metal element in the house in such a way can lead to misfortune and risks for the household. You can mitigate this by placing the refrigerator inside a wooden cabinet, similar to what hotels and bars often do to neutralize bad luck.
Feng Shui refers to refrigerators as 'Treasure Chests.' Therefore, if a refrigerator is placed in the living room, it should never be positioned diagonally across from the entrance door. Additionally, it's not advisable to place the refrigerator directly opposite this door, as it can destabilize wealth and assets, even leading to a decline in career prospects and financial loss.
If placed in the living room, avoid positioning it opposite the entrance door.
2. Concerning Microwave Ovens
Microwave ovens are familiar electrical appliances. Despite their small size, they shouldn't be disregarded from a Feng Shui perspective when placing them in the house.
Microwave ovens (along with conventional ovens, gas stoves, and cooktops) belong to the Fire element, while items like thermoses, coffee makers, faucets, and dishwashers belong to the Water element. Water extinguishes Fire, so placing microwave ovens directly opposite or too close to these items can create conflicting energies, resulting in disputes and potential hazards.
Many housewives, in an attempt to save space, place microwave ovens (or ovens) directly on top of refrigerators. However, this is strongly discouraged due to the clash between Fire and Metal elements. Furthermore, from a scientific standpoint, the electromagnetic waves emitted by these electrical appliances can adversely affect users' health. It's best to keep the top of the refrigerator clear for ventilation, avoiding placing anything on it to attract prosperity (as mentioned earlier).
Therefore, proper placement of microwave ovens, avoiding the mentioned positions, not only aligns with Feng Shui beliefs but also extends the lifespan of the electrical appliance. One suggestion is to elevate the microwave oven at least 80 cm above the ground, maintain a 10-15 cm gap from the wall, and ensure a minimum clearance of 40 cm from the ceiling for ventilation. Additionally, specialized cabinets for microwave ovens are available for purchase.
Source: afamily.vn
