Settling into a new home is a joyous occasion, upholding excitement for a new beginning. It is essential to consider Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian architectural science, to ensure positive energy flow within your living space. Using the following Vastu tips can help create harmony and balance in your new house.
Shape
Clarify that Vastu prefers square or rectangular rooms, while irregularly shaped rooms benefit from plants to correct energy, showing two distinct approaches for different shapes.
Entrance and orientation
Orientation dictates the directional energies that interrelate with your home. It is ideal for a property to have its main entrance facing east, north or northeast. These directions are highly auspicious and considered to bring health, positive energy and prosperity to the home.
Living Room
Consider keeping your living room ideally in the east, north or northeast direction. Keep it de-cluttered. Maintain an airy feel by using pastel, cream and white paint shades. Place the furniture in the west or southwest direction. You can keep the mirror in the living room on the north side wall. Adding green plants to the living area can increase positivity.
Bedroom
Position the master bedroom in the southwest direction, and sleep with your head facing east or west. Avoid sleeping with your head toward the north, as it may invite negativity.
Kitchen
A house with a kitchen in the southeast is considered ideal. Using orange, yellow or red colours on the walls can enhance the fire element. Placing the stove in the southeast direction is auspicious. As water and fire are two important elements, do not place the sink and the gas stove on the same platform.
Pooja Room
A Vastu-compliant Pooja room can elevate spiritual growth and bring peace. The northeast direction is the most auspicious for keeping the Pooja room. The north or east corner can also be considered. Using pastel colour shades for the Pooja room walls can bestow peace. Place a well-lit lamp in the southeast direction of the Pooja room. Keep your Pooja room doors open towards the east or north.
Balcony
Constructing a balcony in the east or north direction can capture the morning sunlight. Adding plants like jasmine, Tulsi, and bamboo can bring peace and prosperity. Placing wooden swings and chairs on the balcony can enhance the earth elements by improving serenity. Do not store broken items or garbage bins on the balcony, as they can attract negative energy.
Bathroom
Placing the bathroom in the northwest and the toilet in the north or the northwest direction is ideal for a new house. Keep the bathroom well-ventilated and do not place mirrors there.
Avoid the below for a Vastu-compliant home
- Avoid storing things under the bed
- Avoid keeping broken furniture
- Avoid the blocked entrance
- Avoid leaky faucets
- Avoid dark colours
Vastu is important for a new home because:
- Promotes good health and overall well-being
- Eliminates stress and negativity
- Enhances relationships
- Increases spiritual growth
When setting up a new home, applying Vastu tips can make it a place of peace and happiness. Following these ancient Vastu principles can create a supportive environment.
