Vastu Shastra · Tool

Vastu Direction Checker

Select a room type and its compass direction to get the Vastu ruling for that zone — deity, element, planet, ideal use, and practical remedies.

Direction
Deity
Element
Planet

Practical guidelines

    How Vastu reads direction

    Vastu Shastra is the Indian science of architecture and placement. It maps the eight directions to the five elements and their ruling energies, then judges how well each room sits in its zone. This checker gives the ruling for any room-and-direction pairing, plus remedies when the fit is off.

    Directions and elements

    When a room is in the "wrong" zone

    Few homes are perfect, and Vastu is corrective rather than absolute. Where a room falls in a less ideal zone, the tradition offers remedies — colour, placement and the five elements (panchabhutas) — to rebalance it. Start with the Vastu overview and the main entrance, which sets the energy for the whole home.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is Vastu Shastra?

    Vastu Shastra is a traditional Indian system of architecture and spatial arrangement that aligns a building's layout with the eight directions and five elements to support wellbeing.

    Which direction is best for a kitchen?

    The south-east (Agneya), the zone of fire, is the classic placement for a kitchen, with the cook ideally facing east while cooking.

    Why is the north-east so important in Vastu?

    The north-east (Ishanya) is governed by water and considered the most sacred zone. It is kept light, clean and open, and favoured for a prayer or meditation space.

    What if my room is in the wrong direction?

    Vastu is corrective. When a room sits in a less favourable zone, remedies using colour, placement, light and the five elements are used to rebalance it rather than rebuild.

    Does Vastu require an exact compass reading?

    A reasonably accurate facing direction is enough for room-level guidance. For whole-home analysis a precise compass (or phone compass) reading from the centre of the home is preferred.

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