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Master the Art of Vastu Shastra: A Comprehensive Guide to Harmonizing Energy Through Direction and Design"

In Vastu Shastra, aside from the four primary directions, the four intercardinal directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest) also play crucial roles in enhancing the overall energy flow in a structure. Each of these directions has specific influences, associated elements, and recommended functions for rooms or spaces.

Here is a more complex and detailed table including both the cardinal and intercardinal directions:

Direction Associated Element Best for Rooms/Functions Avoid Deities and Influence
North (Uttara) Water Cash flow areas: Treasury, Pooja Room, Living Room, Courtyard Kitchen, Toilets Kubera (God of Wealth)
Northeast (Ishanya) Water and Air Auspicious for: Pooja Room, Meditation Room, Study, Open Spaces Toilets, Heavy Storage Lord Shiva, Jupiter (Spirituality, Wisdom)
East (Purva) Air Entrance, Windows, Living Room, Dining Room Toilets, Heavy Storage Indra (King of Gods, Power)
Southeast (Agneya) Fire Kitchen (ideal placement), Electrical Rooms Bedrooms, Toilets Agni (God of Fire, Energy)
South (Dakshina) Fire Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Staircases Main Entrance, Toilets Yama (God of Death, Discipline)
Southwest (Nairitya) Earth Stability and heavy storage: Master Bedroom, Storeroom Kitchen, Toilets, Open Spaces Pitru (Ancestors, Stability)
West (Paschima) Earth Study, Storeroom, Dining Room, Children’s Bedroom Main Entrance, Bedrooms (for couples) Varuna (God of Water, Strength)
Northwest (Vayavya) Air Guest Room, Storage, Grain Room, Garage Kitchen, Main Bedrooms Vayu (God of Wind, Movement)

Additional Guidelines:

1. Five Elements (Pancha Bhootas):

  • Earth (Prithvi): Southwest is connected to stability and strength.
  • Water (Jal): North and northeast are considered ideal for water sources like wells, ponds, and bathrooms.
  • Fire (Agni): Southeast is ideal for kitchens and rooms with heat or electrical appliances.
  • Air (Vayu): The east and northwest are crucial for air circulation, windows, and ventilation.
  • Space (Akasha): Center of the house, or "Brahmasthan," should be kept open and free of heavy furniture or storage to allow the flow of energy.

2. Placement of Rooms:

  • Main Entrance: It should ideally be in the east or northeast to invite positive energy. Southeast or southwest entrance should be avoided.
  • Bedrooms: The master bedroom is best placed in the southwest for stability, while guest or children's rooms are ideally in the northwest.
  • Kitchen: The southeast direction is perfect for kitchens due to the dominance of the fire element. The kitchen should never be placed in the northeast.
  • Bathrooms: Should ideally be placed in the west or northwest, and should not be near or in the northeast.
  • Pooja Room: The northeast corner is considered most auspicious for placing the Pooja room or meditation space.

3. Slope and Shape of Plot:

  • Slope A plot that slopes down towards the north or east is considered auspicious as it allows the energy to flow properly. A slope towards the south or west is seen as inauspicious.
  • Plot Shape: Square or rectangular plots are considered ideal in Vastu. Irregular shapes can cause an imbalance in energy flow.

4. Center (Brahmasthan):

  • The center of the house, called the Brahmasthan, is a highly sensitive area and should remain open and clean. Avoid placing heavy objects, toilets, or kitchens in this zone.

Directions and their Zodiac Influences:

  • North (Kubera): Connected to Mercury, wealth, and finance.
  • Northeast (Ishanya): Ruled by Jupiter, favorable for spirituality, wisdom, and growth.
  • East (Indra): Sun's rising direction; influences health and new beginnings.
  • Southeast (Agneya): Linked to Venus, brings harmony and success when the kitchen is placed here.
  • South (Yama): Ruled by Mars, brings discipline and challenges if misaligned.
  • Southwest (Nairitya): Ruled by Rahu, brings stability and grounding.
  • West (Varuna): Linked to Saturn, beneficial for children and education.
  • Northwest (Vayu): Influences moon, related to communication, travel, and movement.

Remedies for Vastu Defects (Dosha):

If a house or building does not comply with Vastu Shastra principles, certain remedies (Vastu Dosha correction) can help balance the energy:

  • Mirrors: Proper placement of mirrors can rectify doshas related to certain directions.
  • Crystals: Used for enhancing positive energy and deflecting negative influences.
  • Colors: Each direction is associated with certain colors. For example, green for the north (Kubera) and blue for the west (Varuna). Painting rooms accordingly can improve Vastu alignment.