Vastu Shastra
Vastu Shastra is the traditional Indian science of space and direction. It aligns homes and workplaces with the five elements and the eight directions for health, harmony and prosperity.
Get a personal Vastu consultationThe eight directions
North-West (Vayavya)
NW- Ruling deity
- Vayu
- Ruling planet
- Moon
- Element
- Air
Best for: Guest room, garage, storage of finished goods
North
N- Ruling deity
- Kubera
- Ruling planet
- Mercury
- Element
- Water
Best for: Cash locker, living room, study — wealth and opportunities
North-East (Ishan)
NE- Ruling deity
- Ishana (Shiva)
- Ruling planet
- Jupiter
- Element
- Water
Best for: Puja room, meditation, water source — keep light and open
West
W- Ruling deity
- Varuna
- Ruling planet
- Saturn
- Element
- Space
Best for: Children's room, dining area, overhead water tank
Centre (Brahmasthan)
C- Ruling deity
- Brahma
- Ruling planet
- —
- Element
- Space
Best for: Keep open and clutter-free — the energy centre of the home
East
E- Ruling deity
- Indra
- Ruling planet
- Sun
- Element
- Air
Best for: Main entrance, windows, morning light — health and growth
South-West (Nairutya)
SW- Ruling deity
- Nirriti
- Ruling planet
- Rahu
- Element
- Earth
Best for: Master bedroom, heavy furniture — strength of the head of family
South
S- Ruling deity
- Yama
- Ruling planet
- Mars
- Element
- Earth
Best for: Bedrooms, heavy storage — stability and rest
South-East (Agneya)
SE- Ruling deity
- Agni
- Ruling planet
- Venus
- Element
- Fire
Best for: Kitchen, electrical equipment
Simple Vastu tips
- 1Keep the north-east corner clean, light and free of heavy objects or toilets.
- 2Cook facing east in a south-east kitchen.
- 3Sleep with your head towards the south or east, never the north.
- 4Place the main entrance in the north, east or north-east where possible, and keep it well lit.
- 5Fix leaking taps and broken items promptly — they are said to drain prosperity.
- 6Keep the centre of the home open and uncluttered.