✨ About the Author: This article is written by Gurumurti Nidhi Shrimali Ji based on 15 years of practical astrology experience. She has 50,000+ successful case studies and is the chief astrologer at Pandit NM Shrimali.
Introduction: Why Vastu Shastra Matters More Than Ever
Your home isn't just four walls and a roof.
It's a living energy system that affects:
- Your health and sleep quality
- Your financial prosperity
- Your relationships and family harmony
- Your mental peace and stress levels
- Your career growth and opportunities
Vastu Shastra — the ancient Indian science of architecture — has optimized living spaces for over 5,000 years.
And today, with 18+ years of Vastu consultation experience and 1,425+ transformed homes, I've seen how simple corrections can change lives.
In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:
- Room-by-room Vastu guidelines
- 50+ practical remedies (no demolition required)
- Common Vastu doshas and their solutions
- Real client transformations
- When to consult a Vastu expert
Let's create a home that supports your highest potential.
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Chapter 1: The Five Elements of Vastu
Understanding Panchabhoota
Vastu Shastra is built on five elements (Panchabhoota):
Balancing the Elements
Imbalance creates problems:
- Too much Earth → Laziness, weight gain, stagnation
- Too much Water → Emotional instability, financial loss
- Too much Fire → Anger, conflicts, accidents
- Too much Air → Restlessness, instability, anxiety
- Too much Space → Confusion, lack of focus
Balance creates harmony:
- Proper element placement
- Correct colors in each zone
- Appropriate activities in each direction
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Chapter 2: Main Entrance — The Energy Gateway
Why the Main Door Matters
Your main entrance is where 70% of energy enters your home.
A blocked or afflicted main door affects:
- Career opportunities
- Financial inflow
- Guest relationships
- Overall prosperity
Best Directions for Main Entrance
Main Door Vastu Checklist
DO:
- ✅ Open inward (pulls positive energy in)
- ✅ Be the largest door in the house
- ✅ Have no obstacles in front
- ✅ Be well-lit day and night
- ✅ Have a threshold (prevents energy leak)
- ✅ Open to 90 degrees (full expansion)
DON'T:
- ❌ Face a T-junction (creates pressure)
- ❌ Have a toilet behind the door
- ❌ Open directly into a kitchen
- ❌ Face a staircase (energy rushes out)
- ❌ Have broken hinges or squeaking sounds
- ❌ Be painted black or dark red
Main Door Remedies (No Demolition)
If entrance is in wrong direction:
- Hang a Vastu Pyramid above the door
- Place a Swastik on the door frame
- Install bright lighting (24/7 if possible)
- Keep the area clean and clutter-free
- Hang wind chimes (6 metal rods)
- Place two Ganesha statues on either side
If door opens outward:
- Tie a small mirror on the inside top corner
- This symbolically "pulls" energy inward
If there's a T-junction:
- Place a Bagua mirror above the door (outside)
- Plant tall plants on both sides of the entrance
Case Study: Sharma family, Delhi — Main door faced South (poor). Added bright lights, Ganesha statues, and Vastu pyramid. Within 3 months: husband got promotion, daughter's marriage proposal arrived.
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Chapter 3: Living Room — The Family Harmony Zone
Optimal Living Room Placement
Best Location: Northeast, North, or East
These directions promote:
- Family bonding
- Positive conversations
- Guest hospitality
- Mental peace
Furniture Placement Guidelines
Sofa Seating:
- Place against South or West walls
- Face North or East while sitting
- Never sit with back to the entrance
- Use square or rectangular sofas (avoid circular)
TV Placement:
- Southeast corner (Fire element zone)
- Northwest is second choice
- Never in Northeast (spiritual zone)
- Cover TV when not in use (black cloth)
Center of Room:
- Keep empty (Brahmasthan)
- No heavy furniture
- Allows energy circulation
- Light carpet is acceptable
Living Room Colors
Living Room Remedies
For family conflicts:
- Place rose quartz crystal in Southwest
- Hang family photo in Southwest wall
- Avoid mirrors reflecting seating area
For financial stress:
- Place money plant in North corner
- Keep a water fountain in Northeast
- Ensure North wall is the shortest
For health issues:
- Remove all dead plants immediately
- Fix any leaking taps or pipes
- Place yellow crystals in center
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Chapter 4: Kitchen — The Prosperity Center
Kitchen Placement: Critical for Health & Wealth
Best Location: Southeast (Fire zone)
The kitchen represents Agni (fire god) — directly connected to:
- Family health
- Financial anna (food = wealth)
- Women's prosperity
Second Choice: Northwest
Never Place Kitchen In:
- ❌ Northeast (spiritual zone — creates health issues)
- ❌ Southwest (creates relationship problems)
- ❌ Center of house (affects all aspects)
Cooking Direction
While Cooking, Face:
- ✅ East (best — brings health and peace)
- ✅ North (good — brings prosperity)
Avoid Facing:
- ❌ South (creates conflicts)
- ❌ West (creates instability)
Gas Stove Placement
Correct Position:
- Southeast corner of kitchen
- Cook facing East or North
- Not directly under a beam
- Not adjacent to sink (Fire vs Water conflict)
Remedies if Incorrect:
- Place a wooden plank between stove and sink
- Use green cloth between fire and water elements
- Keep a Vastu pyramid near the stove
Kitchen Sink & Water Elements
Best Location: Northeast corner of kitchen
Guidelines:
- Sink should be separate from gas stove
- Water filter in Northeast
- Keep minimum utensils in sink (clean immediately)
- Fix any dripping taps within 24 hours
Kitchen Storage
Grain Storage:
- Southwest corner of kitchen
- Use airtight containers
- Keep away from sink
- Rice and wheat in separate containers
Utensil Storage:
- Southeast or Northwest
- Keep clean and organized
- Discard broken/chipped utensils immediately
- Iron and steel in Southeast
Kitchen Remedies
For health problems:
- Place a yellow ribbon around the gas stove
- Keep kitchen spotlessly clean
- Ensure proper ventilation
For financial issues:
- Never keep empty vessels
- Fill one vessel with rice (keep always)
- Light a diya in kitchen every evening
For relationship harmony:
- Wife should cook facing East
- Keep fresh flowers in Northeast corner
- Avoid black and dark blue colors
Case Study: Verma family, Gurgaon — Kitchen in Northeast. Family had constant health issues. Moved cooking to Southeast corner of kitchen (rented). Within 2 months: children's allergies disappeared, husband's digestion improved.
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Chapter 5: Master Bedroom — Relationship & Health
Bedroom Placement for Harmony
Best Location: Southwest
The Southwest corner represents:
- Stability in relationships
- Deep, restful sleep
- Longevity and health
- Financial security
Second Choice: South or West
Avoid:
- ❌ Northeast (spiritual zone — creates sleep issues)
- ❌ Southeast (fire zone — creates conflicts)
- ❌ Northwest (creates frequent travel)
Bed Placement
Correct Position:
- Head towards South (best — longevity)
- Head towards East (good — spiritual growth)
- Head towards West (average — stable sleep)
Never:
- ❌ Head towards North (death direction — health issues)
- ❌ Feet pointing to door (coffin position)
- ❌ Sleeping under a beam (pressure)
- ❌ Mirror reflecting the bed (relationship issues)
Wardrobe & Storage
Placement:
- Southwest or South wall
- Should be taller than bed
- Keep closed when not in use
- Avoid Northwest (creates instability)
Colors for Master Bedroom
| Element | Direction | Color | Represents |
|---|---|---|---|
| --------- | ----------- | ------- | ------------ |
| Earth (Prithvi) | Southwest | Brown | Stability, health |
| Water (Jal) | Northeast | Blue | Flow, prosperity |
| Fire (Agni) | Southeast | Red | Energy, transformation |
| Air (Vayu) | Northwest | White | Movement, change |
| Space (Aakash) | Center | Yellow | Expansion, consciousness |
| Direction | Rating | Effects | |
| ----------- | -------- | --------- | |
| North | Excellent | Wealth, opportunities | |
| Northeast | Excellent | Spiritual growth, peace | |
| East | Very Good | Health, reputation | |
| West | Good | Stability, service | |
| Northwest | Average | Frequent travel, change | |
| Southwest | Poor | Obstacles, health issues | |
| South | Poor | Conflicts, financial loss | |
| Southeast | Poor | Accidents, fire hazards | |
| Direction | Best Colors | Avoid | |
| ----------- | ------------- | ------- | |
| North | Light blue, green | Red, black | |
| Northeast | White, light yellow | Dark colors | |
| East | Light orange, yellow | Black, blue | |
| Southeast | Orange, rose | Blue, white | |
| Northwest | White, cream | Red, dark brown | |
| Direction | Best Colors | Avoid | |
| ----------- | ------------- | ------- | |
| Southwest | Light brown, beige | White, blue | |
| South | Light red, pink | Black, blue | |
| West | White, cream | Dark red |
Couple Harmony Remedies
For marital discord:
- Place rose quartz pair in Southwest
- Hang wedding photo in Southwest
- Remove all mirrors from bedroom
- Sleep with head towards South
For conception issues:
- Keep bedroom clutter-free
- Place a pair of swans in Southwest
- Avoid electronic devices near bed
- Use warm, soothing colors
For peaceful sleep:
- Remove TV from bedroom
- Keep plants outside (not inside)
- Use thick curtains (block outside energy)
- Place amethyst crystal under pillow
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Chapter 6: Children's Room — Study & Growth
Room Placement for Children
Best Location: West or Northwest
- West promotes creativity and learning
- Northwest promotes independence
Avoid:
- ❌ Southwest (too heavy — creates laziness)
- ❌ Southeast (fire — creates aggression)
Study Table Placement
Correct Position:
- Face East while studying (best)
- Face North (good for concentration)
- Back against solid wall (support)
Avoid:
- ❌ Facing South (creates restlessness)
- ❌ Back to window (no support)
- ❌ Under a beam (pressure)
- ❌ Directly opposite to door (energy rush)
Study Room Colors
Best Colors:
- Light yellow (concentration)
- Light green (growth)
- Light blue (calmness)
Avoid:
- Dark red (aggression)
- Black (depression)
- Bright orange (hyperactivity)
Study Remedies
For poor concentration:
- Place a globe in Northeast corner of study table
- Keep a small water fountain on North side
- Use yellow highlighter for important notes
For behavioral issues:
- Remove all weapons/toy weapons from room
- Place a crystal pyramid on study table
- Ensure bed is not under a beam
For career confusion (older children):
- Place a compass in North corner
- Keep career-related books in Northeast
- Light a diya during study time
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Chapter 7: Puja Room — Spiritual Energy
Puja Room Placement: Most Critical
Best Location: Northeast (Ishanya corner)
This is the most spiritual direction:
- Connects to divine energies
- Brings peace and prosperity
- Enhances meditation and prayers
Second Choice: East or North
Never:
- ❌ Southwest (creates spiritual blocks)
- ❌ Southeast (fire conflicts with worship)
- ❌ Under staircase (disrespect)
- ❌ Attached to toilet (impure)
Idol & Deity Placement
Correct Direction:
- Idols face East (devotee faces West)
- OR Idols face West (devotee faces East)
Guidelines:
- Keep idols on raised platform (not floor)
- Space between idol and wall (energy flow)
- No broken or damaged idols
- Limit to odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7)
Puja Room Colors
Best Colors:
- White (purity)
- Light yellow (spiritual growth)
- Light orange (devotion)
Avoid:
- Black, dark blue, dark red
Daily Puja Guidelines
Best Time:
- Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) — most powerful
- Sunrise — very good
- Sunset — acceptable
Essential Practices:
- Light a diya daily (evening minimum)
- Keep fresh flowers (replace daily)
- Clean puja area before and after
- Face East or North while praying
Puja Room Remedies
For spiritual blocks:
- Light a ghee diya every evening
- Chant Gayatri Mantra 108 times daily
- Keep a Sphatik crystal in puja room
For financial issues:
- Place a Kuber Yantra in North wall of puja room
- Keep a silver bowl with coins (never empty)
- Offer yellow flowers to Lord Vishnu on Thursdays
For health problems:
- Place a Dhanvantari photo in puja room
- Light a camphor diya during illness
- Keep Tulsi plant near puja area
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Chapter 8: Toilet & Bathroom — Energy Drain Management
Toilet Placement: Managing Negative Energy
Acceptable Locations:
- Northwest (best for toilet)
- Southeast (second choice)
- West (acceptable)
Never:
- ❌ Northeast (destroys prosperity)
- ❌ Southwest (destroys relationships)
- ❌ North (destroys wealth)
- ❌ Center of house (affects all aspects)
Toilet Vastu Guidelines
Toilet Seat Direction:
- Face North or South while using
- Never face East or West
Door Position:
- Keep closed always
- Keep toilet seat down when not in use
- Ensure no leaks or dripping
Bathroom Remedies
If toilet is in wrong direction:
- Place rock salt in a bowl (change weekly)
- Keep toilet seat down always
- Use exhaust fan (remove negative energy)
- Place a Vastu pyramid in the corner
- Light a camphor tablet weekly
For health issues:
- Fix all leaks immediately
- Keep bathroom spotlessly clean
- Use air fresheners (natural preferred)
- Place snake plant in bathroom (absorbs negativity)
For financial drain:
- Keep toilet door closed always
- Place a small mirror on outside of door
- Never leave water standing in bathroom
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Chapter 9: Staircase — Energy Flow Management
Staircase Placement
Best Locations:
- Southwest (best — stability)
- South (good)
- West (acceptable)
- Northwest (second choice)
Never:
- ❌ Northeast (energy drains out)
- ❌ Center of house (Brahmasthan — affects all)
- ❌ North (wealth drain)
Staircase Design Guidelines
Direction of Movement:
- Clockwise (ascending towards right)
- Never anti-clockwise
Number of Steps:
- Odd numbers preferred (11, 13, 15, 17)
- Never end with zero (10, 20, 30)
Design:
- Solid steps (not spiral if possible)
- No gaps between steps (energy falls through)
- Handrail on right side (while ascending)
Staircase Remedies
If staircase is in wrong location:
- Place a Vastu pyramid at base of stairs
- Hang wind chimes near staircase
- Keep area well-lit
- Place a mirror on side wall (redirects energy)
For financial drain (Northeast stairs):
- Place a yellow cloth under the staircase
- Keep a light on 24/7 at base of stairs
- Place a crystal sphere at top of stairs
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Chapter 10: Common Vastu Doshas & Quick Remedies
Dosha 1: T-Junction Facing Main Door
Problem: Direct energy pressure creates stress, accidents, financial loss
Remedy:
- Place a Bagua mirror above main door (outside)
- Plant tall trees/plants on both sides
- Hang wind chimes inside entrance
- Keep entrance brightly lit
Dosha 2: Kitchen in Northeast
Problem: Health issues, financial loss, relationship conflicts
Remedy:
- Shift cooking to Southeast corner of kitchen
- Place a Vastu pyramid in Southeast
- Use yellow ribbon around gas stove
- Never cook facing North
Dosha 3: Master Bedroom in Northeast
Problem: Sleep issues, relationship problems, spiritual confusion
Remedy:
- Shift bed to Southwest corner of room
- Use heavy furniture in Southwest
- Remove all mirrors from bedroom
- Place rose quartz in Southwest
Dosha 4: Toilet in Northeast
Problem: Severe financial drain, health deterioration
Remedy:
- Keep toilet seat down always
- Place rock salt bowl (change weekly)
- Use exhaust fan continuously
- Consider relocating toilet (if possible)
Dosha 5: Staircase in Center
Problem: Affects all aspects of life, creates instability
Remedy:
- Place Vastu pyramid at base and top
- Hang crystal sphere above staircase
- Keep area brightly lit
- Place a mirror on side wall
Dosha 6: Missing Northeast Corner
Problem: Spiritual blocks, lack of opportunities, health issues
Remedy:
- Place a bright light in Northeast corner
- Keep a water feature in Northeast
- Place a Vastu pyramid to "complete" the corner
- Use white or light yellow color in Northeast
Dosha 7: Extended Southwest Corner
Problem: Too much stability creates stagnation
Remedy:
- Place movement in Southwest (ceiling fan)
- Use lighter colors in Southwest
- Place a mirror on Southwest wall (reduces extension)
- Keep this area active (not storage)
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Chapter 11: Real Client Transformations
Transformation 1: From Debt to Prosperity
Client: Gupta Family, Noida
Problem: Continuous financial loss, business failures
Vastu Issues Found:
- Main door facing T-junction
- Kitchen in Northeast
- Toilet in North (wealth zone)
Remedies Applied:
- Bagua mirror + plants at entrance
- Shifted cooking to Southeast
- Placed rock salt in North toilet
- Added water fountain in Northeast
Result: Business profitable within 4 months, cleared all debt in 10 months
Timeline: 10 months
Transformation 2: Marriage Harmony Restored
Client: Reddy Couple, Hyderabad
Problem: Daily fights, considering separation
Vastu Issues Found:
- Master bedroom in Southeast
- Mirror reflecting bed
- TV in bedroom
Remedies Applied:
- Shifted bedroom to Southwest (rented flat)
- Removed all mirrors from bedroom
- Removed TV from bedroom
- Placed rose quartz in Southwest
Result: Relationship transformed, expecting first child within 1 year
Timeline: 6 months
Transformation 3: Health Crisis Resolved
Client: Singh Family, Jaipur
Problem: Children's chronic allergies, father's digestion issues
Vastu Issues Found:
- Kitchen in Northeast
- Dead plants in living room
- Leaking tap in bathroom
Remedies Applied:
- Shifted cooking to Southeast corner
- Removed all dead plants
- Fixed all leaks within 24 hours
- Added yellow crystals in center
Result: Children's allergies disappeared in 2 months, father's digestion normalized
Timeline: 3 months
Transformation 4: Career Breakthrough
Client: Mehta, 42, Pune
Problem: 10 years no promotion, constant job stress
Vastu Issues Found:
- Study room in Southwest (too heavy)
- Desk facing South
- Beam over head
Remedies Applied:
- Shifted study to West room
- Desk facing East (North support)
- Removed beam pressure with pyramid
- Placed globe in Northeast of desk
Result: Promotion within 5 months, job satisfaction restored
Timeline: 5 months
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Chapter 12: When to Consult a Vastu Expert
DIY vs Professional Consultation
You Can DIY When:
- Minor adjustments (colors, furniture placement)
- New home (pre-move corrections)
- Single issue (sleep, minor financial)
- You have basic Vastu knowledge
Consult an Expert When:
- Multiple family problems (health + finance + relationship)
- Major construction/renovation planned
- Business property Vastu
- Persistent problems despite remedies
- Plot selection for new home
What a Professional Vastu Consultation Includes
Pre-Consultation:
- Birth details of family members
- Property floor plan with directions
- Construction date (if known)
- Current problems/challenges
During Consultation:
- Complete energy scan of property
- Identification of all Vastu doshas
- Priority-based remedy plan
- Timeline for expected results
Post-Consultation:
- Written report with remedies
- Follow-up support (30-90 days)
- Remedy implementation guidance
- Additional recommendations if needed
Vastu Consultation Investment
Typical Range: ₹2,100 – ₹11,000
Depends on:
- Property size
- Number of issues
- Remedies complexity
- Follow-up support duration
ROI: Most clients see 10-100x return through:
- Improved health (medical bill savings)
- Career growth (promotion, business)
- Relationship harmony (therapy savings)
- Financial opportunities
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Conclusion: Your Home Is Your Foundation
Vastu Shastra isn't superstition.
It's environmental psychology refined over 5,000 years.
Your home either:
- Supports your highest potential
- Or creates constant obstacles
The choice is yours.
Simple remedies — proper placement, colors, directions — can transform:
- Your health
- Your wealth
- Your relationships
- Your peace of mind
Start with one room.
Apply one remedy.
Watch what happens.
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What You'll Get:
- Complete property energy analysis
- Identification of all Vastu doshas
- Priority-based remedy plan (no demolition)
- Written report with diagrams
- 30-day follow-up support
- Phone/WhatsApp support for implementation
Investment: ₹2,100 (Home Vastu Consultation)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can Vastu remedies work without demolition?
Yes, 95% of Vastu remedies don't require demolition. Simple changes in furniture placement, colors, and elemental balance create significant improvements.
How long do Vastu remedies take to show results?
Most remedies show effects within 40-90 days. Some immediate changes (like sleep quality) may be noticed within days. Major financial/career changes may take 3-6 months.
Is Vastu Shastra scientific?
Vastu is based on environmental psychology, solar energy patterns, and magnetic field interactions. Modern science validates many Vastu principles through bioclimatic architecture research.
Can I apply Vastu to a rented property?
Absolutely. Most Vastu remedies work perfectly in rented properties — furniture placement, colors, remedies with crystals, pyramids, and mirrors require no structural changes.
What if my plot has Vastu defects?
Plot defects can be corrected with Vastu remedies. In severe cases, during construction, specific design adjustments neutralize plot doshas completely.
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About the Author:
Nidhi Shrimali is a Vastu Shastra Consultant with 18+ years of experience and 1,425+ transformed homes. She specializes in practical Vastu remedies that don't require demolition and work in both owned and rented properties.
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