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Every house comes with a certain type of energy and for it to become the home that you have dreamt of, it needs to radiate the right kind of aura or energy. Why is the energy of a house important? Well, everyone dwelling in the house is affected by the energy the house radiates in some way or the other. Therefore, it is essential that you understand the nuances of Vastu Shastra and how certain changes can be brought about to hone positive vibes in the house.
This blog is basically for those ready-to-move-in houses where architectural changes are not possible. Read on to make your house, the home that you have always wanted.
What is Vastu Shastra?
In the modern era, the concept of vastu shastra has gained prominence. With people looking at finding the right zen state at home after the hustle and bustle of modern life, Vastu shastra helps harmonise your living space. Vastu shastra is an ancient Indian science that lays emphasis on the architecture, design, and placement of a house so that it syncs with natural elements to channel positive energy to promote well-being and harmony.
Top 10 Vastu Tips for a Positive Home
Aligning your home with Vastu shastra principles can help enhance the flow of positive energy into your house. Let us take a look at what it takes to foster a sense of tranquillity, and promote overall happiness and well-being for you and your family using vastu principles.
From this point onwards, let us address your house as your home, as I truly feel that post reading this article, you will bring about some change to your space that will make it more vibrant and ring with positivity.
1. Entrance — Your Doorway to Tranquility
The entrance or the door to your home is the first step that all forms of energy step into. Therefore, according to Vastu Shastra, it is very important that the doorway to your home is not only clutter-free but also inviting. This would help welcome positive vibes inside. In case you are still planning on buying your dream home, ensure that the main entrance to your abode faces north, east, or northeast, as these directions are associated with prosperity and abundance. It is advisable to leave the entrance uncluttered, as unnecessary furniture etc can hinder the smooth flow of positive energy into the house.
Apart from these pointers, you should also ensure that the entrance is well-lit and adorned with auspicious symbols such as Om, Swastika, or any other symbol that amplify positive energy. Focusing on these things will ensure that you set the stage and create a welcoming atmosphere for both residents and guests.
2. Bedroom — Your Serene Dreamy Space
The bedroom is your sanctum where you rest, relax, and rejuvenate yourself. The placement of this room in your home plays a crucial role in promoting overall harmony, peace and ensuring sound sleep. The master bedroom should ideally be placed in the southwest direction of the house. This would help harness favourable energies from this direction.
Vastu shastra also speaks about the importance of positioning of the bed in a bedroom. If possible, you should avoid placing the bed bang opposite to your bedroom door. This prevents energy flow, resulting in restlessness and disrupted sleep patterns. Position the bed in the southwest corner to promote stability and security. Also avoid placing the bed right below a beam as this can lead to health issues.
Do not forget to add soothing colours and soft textures to your bedroom decor. This will help create a tranquil ambiance, and make you feel calm and relaxed. Adding elements of nature such as plants or natural fabrics can further enhance the harmonious energy within your bedroom.
3. Kitchen — Good Food and Warm Hearts
As per Vastu shastra, the kitchen is considered the heart of the house. This is the place that provides food and nourishment to the residents and therefore needs to be positioned and maintained with utmost care. A kitchen should be placed in the southeast corner of the house to harness the fire element's energy. Position the cooking stove in the southeast corner of the kitchen, facing east, to harness the beneficial energies of the sun.
It is also vital to maintain cleanliness of the kitchen to ensure flow of positive energy. Apart from keeping sharp objects such as knives, scissors, etc out of sight in a safe storage place, you should also avoid placing your gas stove directly opposite to the kitchen sink or the refrigerator. This might lead to conflict of energy, disrupting the harmony of the space.
4. Living Room — Your Meeting Hub
The living room or the drawing room as it is most commonly referred to as is the space where the whole family gathers to chit chat, share stories, entertain guests, and even watch movies or marathon series together. The living room, as per Vastu shastra, should be located in the northeast, north, or east direction of the house to attract positive energies and foster harmony among the inmates of the house.
Position the seating within the living room in the south or west direction. The placements of the furniture should be clutter-free for easy movement. I would earnestly advise to avoid heavy furniture, as they can create stagnation of energy flow. Adding in elements such as plants and natural light not only infuses freshness but also cultivates a sense of warmth, connection, and well-being for all who enter your home.
5. Bathroom — The Best Seat in the House
Your personal cleansing space, the bathroom is another important space that is used for cleansing and purification, both physically and energetically. Position the toilet in the northwest or west direction to minimise negative energy flow. Do keep the bathroom clean and well-ventilated to maintain positive energy flow. Placement of mirrors also play an important role in the energy flow within the bathroom. Avoid placing mirrors opposite to the bathroom doors as they tend to disrupt energy flow. Also keep the bathroom door closed to avoid negative energy escaping into other parts of the house and maintain privacy.
6. Study Room — Gateway to Knowledge
A study room should be placed in the northeast, east, or north direction of the house to enhance concentration, focus, and productivity. Being the epicentre of learning in your home, a study room is basically the space that is used for learning, creativity, and intellectual growth. While placing the study table, ensure that it faces east or north. This positioning allows you to harness the positive energies of the sun as well as the magnetic fields of the earth.
Do keep in mind that while placing the study table, it should not share a wall with the kitchen or a bathroom. This creates hindrances and distractions to learning. Adding elements such as motivational books, quotes, and other elements that motivate intellectual growth can help in fostering an environment conducive for learning and growth.
7. Prayer Room — Your Spiritual Link
Dedicating a corner or a room for your prayers or meditation is a powerful way to attain your personal connection with God. as per Vastu shastra principles, this can help align your energies and help develop a sense of harmony and well-being. Decorate this dedicated corner or space with your favoured religious symbols, artwork, or idols to infuse a sense of spiritualism in the living space of your home.
8. Colours — Hues of Life
If you have noticed, most fine dining places have mute and subdued colours. Why? It brings a sense of calm and serenity in the space. The same concept is applicable in your home too. Knowingly or unknowingly, colours play a vital role in influencing our emotions, mood, and even energy levels. Add a dash of vastu shastra and you have a colourful home that not only enhances positivity but also brings about a sense of balance and harmony within the space.
To create that calm and grounding ambience, try going in for soothing and earthy colours such as beige, sage green, or shades of light blue for the walls. These colours create a sense of balance and tranquillity that promotes positivity and well-being. A subtle blend of vibrant colours such as yellow or orange in cushions and other home decor items can make the space look vibrant.
9. Natural Lighting and Ventilation — Path to Positivity
A breath of fresh air and waking up to sunshine, you have done your design and placements right!As per Vastu shastra, ample natural light and ventilation are essential for a bright and positively charged home. Ensure that all the rooms in your home have adequate ventilation and receive ample natural light during the day time. Apart from enhancing positivity and well-being, this also helps you cut down on your utility bills. Keeping your windows clean and free of any obstacles and help in the smooth flow of fresh air and entry of sunlight.
10. Placement of Plants and Water Features — Your Own Eden
Placing indoor plants within the house not only adds to the aesthetics but also helps purify the air
And promotes positive flow of energy. However, ensure that you introduce indoor plants strategically in your space across the house so as not to make it look cluttered. Place plants in the northeast or east direction to attract positive energy, promote health, and more.
In a similar manner, if you are planning to have water features around your home, place the water elements in the northeast or north direction to attract wealth and prosperity. Ensure to keep them clean and free from blockages so that there is a free flow of positive energy in the house.
Vastu Shastra and Astrology
The two disciplines of vastu shastra and astrology are closely interrelated. They share quite a few principles that are aimed at helping individuals balance the energies generated from their surroundings and the cosmos. While the science of Vastu shastra dwells into the physical alignment of space and design of a home, astrology deep dives into the cosmic influences that help shape an individual’s life.
Let us take a look at how these two disciplines together help make our home an abode filled with positive energy.
Planetary Energies
While astrology looks at the celestial alignments of the planets and their influence on human behaviour, Vastu shastra emphasises on how to manage the energy flows from these celestial bodies and more in a home by aligning the space in the most appropriate manner. By including Vastu principles, you can seamlessly optimise the flow of cosmic energy flow within your home.
Astrological Remedies in Vastu Shastra
Consulting a good astrologer and wearing appropriate gemstones, doing rectifying poojas, and more along with implementing the right vastu shastra principles in your home can help address planetary imbalances and mitigate negative influences. For example, If a specific planet is causing negative influences on a particular area of your home in accordance with Vastu principles, astrological solutions customised for that planet might be suggested to reestablish equilibrium and tranquillity.
Apart from the above mentioned, you can also avail personalised Vastu consultations, and astrological directed remedies to ensure that your home is devoid of negative energies and optimise the energetic balance and harmony of your living space.
Additional Tips For Enhanced Vastu Benefits
Right Location for Construction
If you are in the process of building a new home, ensure you find a location as per Vastu shastra. For example, the land should be either a square or a rectangle in shape. Avoid going in for irregular shaped lands. Factors such as proximity to water bodies, presence of trees, etc. can influence the energy of your home.
Understanding the Panchabhutas (5 Elements)
The 5 elements — earth, water, fire, air, and space play a vital role in Vastu shastra. The balance of all these elements within your living space help bring about harmony, good health, and prosperity in the household. Understanding each element and how each direction is associated with it helps make your home infused with positivity.
Yantras and Symbols
Yantras are geometric shapes that along with Vastu shastra symbols can enhance positive energies and ward off negative influences. You can easily attract positive energy, prosperity, and health by incorporating yantras and symbols such as Sri Yantra, Swastika, and Om symbol in your home decor. Place them in the northeast or centre of your home, for optimal advantage.
Harnessing the Powers of Vastu Shastra and Astrology — A Wrap Up
Every aspect of your home, right from the entrance to the bedroom and kitchen, plays a pivotal role in shaping the energy flow and the overall atmosphere of your abode. Incorporating the Vastu principles regarding orientation, placement, and decor, you can embark on a journey toward a more joyful, healthier, and harmonious home environment. Following these top 10 Vastu tips can help you create an uplifting, positive, and optimal home environment that can foster harmony and prosperity within your living space.
