For a house to become a home, it needs to radiate the right kind of energy. According to several traditional beliefs, each home comes with its energy type. A person dwelling in a house comes under the influence of a specific energy field, which influences him in one way or the other. Therefore it’s very crucial to understand the link between the healing art of Vastu and our homes in honing positivity and good vibes, keeping in mind the ‘ready-to-move-in’ houses (where structural changes are not possible). Vastu Shastra is an ancient guide for a happy home, right from a house’s entrance to the bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, outdoors, and more.
Vastu for the Main Entrance: Doorway
According to Vastu Shastra, the main entrance to a home is the family and energy entry point. As per Vastu, the main door should be constructed in a way to ensure that when you step out, you face the north, east, or north-east direction.
Considered as the “archway to victory and progress in life,” the main door should face north, east, or in the north-east direction. It must be constructed to ensure that you face the north, east, or north-east direction when you step out.
The main door to your home should be constructed with superior quality wood. It should tower above the other doors in your house and look the most appealing.
Avoid placing a fountain, or any other decorative water-centric element, outside the main door.
Avoid placing a shoe rack or dustbin outside the main door.
There shouldn’t be a bathroom near the main door.
Ensure the main entrance is well lit.
Avoid painting the entrance door black.
Decorate your door with beautiful nameplates and auspicious torans.
Avoid placing animal statues or figurines near the main door.
Ensure your main door opens in a clockwise manner.
Vastu for the Pooja Room
Designating a room in the house for peace and prayers will ensure spiritual growth. It is always essential for an individual to introspect and connect to a higher power.
Here is how you can go about designating a spiritual room:
The east or north-east part of your home is perfect for meditation, yoga, and other spiritual pursuits.
Facing east when you pray will increase positivity.
Create a sacred altar and decorate it with candles or incense sticks
White, beige, light yellow, or green are great color options for the room.
Vastu for the Living Room
In a home, the living room is where most of the activity is centered. It creates a favorable (or unfavorable) first impression when guests enter for social gatherings. Therefore, ensure the living room is clutter-free.
A living room in a Vastu compliant home:
The living room should face east, north, or north-east. Alternatively, a north-west-facing living room is also favorable.
Heavy furniture should be kept in the West or southwest direction of the living room.
All electronics and appliances should be installed in the south-east section of the living room.
If there is a mirror in the room, ensure it is placed on the north wall.
Vastu for the Bedroom
Sometimes, the smallest things can turn your fortunes around. Vastu Shastra shows you how tweaking your bedroom can enhance positive energy and even improve relations between couples.
Here are five tips to transform the energy ratios in your bedroom to help positively influence your sleep:
Ideally, the bedroom in a southwest direction brings good health and prosperity. Avoid a bedroom in the north-east or south-east zone of the house as the former may cause health issues, while a bedroom placed in the latter direction may cause quarrels among couples. The bed should be placed in the southwest corner of the bedroom, with your head facing West.
Avoid placing a mirror or television in front of the bed. Your reflection must not be seen in a mirror when in bed as it causes fights and other domestic disruptions.
Paint your bedroom walls in neutral or earthy shades as it radiates positive energy. Avoid painting your walls black.
Avoid having a temple, paintings depicting water, or a fountain in the bedroom as it could cause emotional outbursts.
Use mood lighting and burn aromatic oils to create an oasis of calm.
Vastu Tips for Attached Bathroom and Toilet
Things You MUST DO
The water closet (commode) should preferentially be aligned to the North-South axis in the toilet.
Build bathrooms in the West/North-West side of the north of a room depending upon whether the bathroom is with the bedroom or separate.
Place commode inside the bathroom in the West, South, or North-West side of the West.
Fit the pot in the bathroom to never face East or West while using the commode.
Construct toilet 1-2 feet higher than ground level.
You can have the entrance door of the toilet on the East or North wall.
The flooring of the bathroom should slope towards East or North so that water drains from these sides.
Store water, taps, etc., in East, North, or North-East.
Color walls of the bathroom as desired, but prefer light colors.
Provide a small window in the toilet on the East, West, or North wall
Things You MUST AVOID
Do not have a water closet, in the bathroom, above or under the pooja room, fire, or bed.
Avoid toilets in the center, North-East or South-West corners of the home.
Avoid septic tank on the Southside of the bathroom.
Never locate an attached toilet South-East or South-West corner.
Never store water or install taps in South-West or South-East.
Assume that you now have understood the importance of having a Vastu compliant attached bathroom in your home.
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