Residential Vastu Guidelines for Positive Energy - Detailed Insights into Vastu Shastra

Good times and Bad times are just a part of life. Sometimes, the bad days never seem to end due to negative energy around us; in Ayurveda, this is referred to as Tamas. When you try everything to attract peace but still feel stagnant, stressed, sick, and dull. Some people might think of it as their destiny, but that’s not the reason for all cases.

There could be an invisible culprit behind it, such as negative energy in your space. Those negative energies start piling up around you and silently affect your body and overall life. In Vastu, it is viewed as an imbalance of natural elements resulting from directional misalignments, referred to as Vastu Dosha. 

In this website post, you’ll get in-depth insights about the Vastu Shastra and residential Vastu guidelines for positive energy and things to avoid that might disrupt your home’s natural flow of positive energy.

Vastu Shastra from a Scientific Perspective

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Hindu science of design & architecture that creates a living space aligned with natural forces. It teaches that there are unseen cosmic forces, such as elemental energies, Earth's magnetic field, solar orientation, and airflow, that can shape our living spaces and influence our lives, destiny, and mental state.

A recent study confirms that Vastu is not a superstition; it’s rooted in elemental balance using right direction, placement/design, and thoughtful site selection for attracting harmony and prosperity.

• Specifically, Vastu's advice, like east-facing entrances for morning sunlight, north-south alignment for magnetic harmony, and the use of courtyards for ventilation and energy flow, has practical & scientific explanations.

• Scientific researches even correlates energies like Earth’s magnetic field and solar rotation with Vastu principles, bridging between physical science and spiritual design

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• Environmental design principles, such as enhanced sunlight (especially morning light rich in Vitamin D), airflow, and proper ventilation, have proven health benefits for occupants. These principles are all part of residential Vastu guidelines for promoting positive energy flow in your home.

Vastu Spiritual Roots 

In Hindu beliefs, the earth (land and structures) is seen as alive with cosmic, elemental, and spiritual energies. Vastu suggests balancing the 5 essential elements in our home - fire (Agni), water (Apas), air (Vayu), space/sky (Akash), and earth (Prithvi). From the perspective of Hindu, following Vastu can help maintain dharma, which is to live peacefully to create harmony between humans, nature, and the divine.

In Vastu’s prehistoric era, there’s the concept of the Vastu Purusha - a foundational deity whose cosmic presence is inherent in the land and the layout of buildings. Misalignment of these directions or layout can disturb that divine presence and affect residents’ well-being both spiritually and physically.

Vastu isn't just an architectural aspect - it reflects ancient cosmology. It’s all connected - the universe, your home, your body, and your life. As the ancient Vedic scripture, Yajurveda says: “As is the universe, so is the body; as is the body, so is the universe.”

Residential Vastu Guidelines for Positive Energy

Whether you move into a new home or you’re just entering after renovation, the first thing that comes to your mind is to set up a positive environment and fill your home with uplifting energy. 

That ‘feel good’ vibe is not a random thing but a result of alignment– of those elements that are visible (i.e., room, furniture, plants, proper arrangement of objects, space, and cleanliness) and those not visible (cosmic energy and natural elements)

From plot selection to setting up the pooja room or choosing the right placement for home appliances - you’ll get to know every single detail after reading the entire blog post!

Below are the Vastu tips for residential properties for each area, which can be applied for both flat dwellers and those who are building homes from scratch, covering everything in detail. 

1. Plot shape and direction

If you are planning to buy land in any area, always go with a square or rectangular shape of a property. Avoid properties with irregular shapes like circles, triangles, or missing corners. Gaumukhi shape (narrow at the entrance & broad at the back) is auspicious for homes as per Vastu tips. 

North or East-facing orientation is most auspicious. If built according to vastu principles, even straight South and West-facing plots are also considered auspicious. However, the Southwest and Southeast facing should be avoided.

Notes

• Some Vastu mistakes can be corrected with creative thinking by Vastu experts, for example, a turning-cut off area can be transformed into a garden. 

• If you have an existing property with an irregular shape, consult with a Vastu shastra professional to correct those imbalances carefully. 

• Don’t try Google knowledge - taking social media Vastu tips may influence your life negatively. So, it’s recommended that you consult a Vastu Expert.

2. Roads and Slopes around the home 

Roads on the north or east sides are favorable. However, if there are roads in South & West, they should be carefully planned. 
Slopes towards North or East are preferred in Vastu Shastra.

3. Entrance of the house

The main door should ideally open inward and face North, East, Northeast, South and West. It should be prominent - tall (7 ft or more), with a clearly displayed house number/name. Avoid alignment of the entrance directly with elevators or opposite doors. 

4. Beams and pillars

Avoid placing beds, seating, or valuables under beams - they can disrupt energy flow. In the rooms, if a pillar exists, consider zoning or decor solutions to round off the corner of the columns. 

5. Living Room

As per Vastu shastra, the living room in a home should be located in the east or north direction. The North is believed to be the most auspicious for social harmony. 

• Place the sofa against the south or west walls. Make sure the people seated on its face toward east or north. 

• Avoid sofa under the exposed beams or directly facing the main entrance. 

• Prioritize natural sunlight - use light, airy, curtains. Stick to bright, soothing hues and avoid dark or overpowering tones. 

• Avoid mirrors directly opposite the entrance because these can reflect energy outwards. 

6. Master bedroom

The ideal location for the master room is the southwest (SW) zone of the house with the bed's headboard towards the south/east for stability and prosperity.

• Avoid placing the bed under beams or facing the door.

• While sleeping your head should face the east or south. 

• Keep the room clutter-free with soothing wall colors and store heavy items and wardrobe in the south, southwest or west walls.

7. Children room

• The most suitable direction for the children's room is North, East or West, which is good for responsibility and independence. West is favourable for a child's bedroom to promote academic success and good health, while east or northeast are also suitable for positive energy and mental clarity.

• Avoid the southeast because it is associated with fire elements which can lead to hyperactivity or aggression in children.  

• The study desk should be placed facing east or north to boost focus and clarity.

• The wall colors for the study room must be soothing and gentle colors like light sky blue, shades of light green, pastel yellow, or white as well. Blue is associated with creative thinking, and green with growth. 

8. Ideal Kitchen Placement

The best location for the kitchen is South-east and the second option after the Southeast corner is Northwest as these can help in good health. There are some guidelines for kitchens in the Vastu Shastra for harmonious living–  

• They include directional placement of elements and objects in the kitchen like the stove/gas should be in the south-east corner and sink/drinking water in the north-east corner. 
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• Keeping fire element (gas) and water element (sink) together can cause conflicts between the family members, so they should be kept in the opposite direction, on different slabs or minimum 6 feet apart.
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• While cooking, the face must be towards east but if it’s not feasible the face can be in the North direction.
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• Refrigerators should be placed in the southwest direction or around the southern wall, exhaust or windows in the east side and use south/west walls for storage/grocery items.  

9. Bathroom/toilets

For the bathroom, the ideal location is between West & Northwest or between East of Southeast. Avoid placing bathrooms in the Northeast and Southwest as it can negatively impact the health and energy of residents. 

• Maintain high cleanliness standards, always keep the doors after using. 

• Make sure the orientation of drainage flow preferably towards the north or east, avoiding south or southwest zone drains as these directions can bring negative energy. 

10. Pooja Room

The Northeast corner of a house is the most auspicious direction for a pooja room because it promotes spiritual energy and peace. If Northeast is not feasible, you can use East or North directions for a pooja room or prayer room because these directions are associated with the rising of the sun and result in attracting positive energy. 

• The face of idols should be towards South or West, this means while doing prayer, one must face towards East or North. 

• Avoid pooja rooms under a staircase or next to a bedroom or toilet. 

• Maintain proper cleanliness. Keep discarding the broken idols or pictures or even religious books. 

• Do not place deceased ancestors' pictures in the pooja room.

11. Staircases direction and placement

According to Vastu shastra the best locations for staircase are South and West for stability and prosperity. Avoid the Northeast zone because it can lead to financial or health issues in the family members. 

• The staircase should ascend clockwise , from north to south or eat to west for positive energy flow.  

• The number of steps should have an odd number per flight (i.e. 3,5,11,13 etc.) as it is believed to be auspicious and enhance positive energy. 

12. Additional Vastu Shastra Tips to Attract Positive Energy

• The central area of a home is called Bhrmasthaan, which distributes positive energy (energy zone of the home) to each corner of the room. Make sure this space is clear and clutter-free. Never place heavy items in this area because it might block positive energy flow.

• You can burn camphor or incense lamps to purify energy in the room or pooja room. Keeping a lamp/diya near the entrance or prayer area enhances the positivity. 

• Balcony Placement - The ideal direction for the balcony as per Vastu tips, are North, East and North-east as these directions can bring positivity and natural light and fresh air. Avoid placing balconies in the South or Southwest as they can attract negative energy in the home, if unavoidable - you can use remedies like sliding windows, thick curtains.

• Regular Decluttering - Maintain regular decluttering habits to avoid blockages, missed opportunities and health issues. Discard old broken or unused items like broken mirrors and unnecessary electronic devices or expired medicines. 

Final Thoughts

This in-depth Vastu Shastra guide integrates ancient Vastu principles with mindful living with directional, elemental, natural energies. 

Misplacement or incorrect arrangement of rooms might disturb your peace of mind, and can lead to many problems like financial loss, health issues and conflicts in relationships. Applying Vastu shastra principles will help you attract positivity and harmony.