North · उत्तर
- Element
- Water
- Linked to
- Flow of wealth, new opportunities (Kuber zone)
- Suits
- Locker, entrance, blue colour
The 16 zones of Vastu
Vastu divides a property into 16 directions around its centre. Each zone carries an element and a purpose. This is general guidance - every property is different, so a consultation looks at yours as it is.
The five elements
- Water · जल
- Fire · अग्नि
- Earth · पृथ्वी
- Air · वायु
- Space · आकाश
North is at the top of the chakra. On a real plan, north is set with a compass first.
North-North-East · उत्तर-उत्तर-पूर्व
- Element
- Water
- Linked to
- Health, immunity
- Suits
- Medicines, doctor's room
North-East · उत्तर-पूर्व
- Element
- Water
- Linked to
- Clarity, knowledge, peace of mind (Ishan)
- Suits
- Pooja room, meditation room, keep open
East-North-East · पूर्व-उत्तर-पूर्व
- Element
- Air
- Linked to
- Joy, recreation, freshness
- Suits
- Living room, TV
East · पूर्व
- Element
- Air
- Linked to
- Social connections, government benefits (Sun)
- Suits
- Main door, sitting room, green colour
East-South-East · पूर्व-दक्षिण-पूर्व
- Element
- Air
- Linked to
- Churning, analysis, zone of worries
- Suits
- Thinking space, washing machine
South-East · दक्षिण-पूर्व
- Element
- Fire
- Linked to
- Cash, power, enthusiasm (Agneya)
- Suits
- Kitchen, inverter, red/orange
South-South-East · दक्षिण-दक्षिण-पूर्व
- Element
- Fire
- Linked to
- Confidence, physical strength
- Suits
- Gym, exercise room
South · दक्षिण
- Element
- Earth / Fire
- Linked to
- Peace, name, fame, rest
- Suits
- Bedroom, rest room
South-South-West · दक्षिण-दक्षिण-पश्चिम
- Element
- Earth
- Linked to
- Disposal, wastage (Disposal zone)
- Suits
- Toilet, dustbin
South-West · दक्षिण-पश्चिम
- Element
- Earth
- Linked to
- Stability, relationships, skills (Pitru zone)
- Suits
- Master bedroom, heavy items
West-South-West · पश्चिम-दक्षिण-पश्चिम
- Element
- Earth / Space
- Linked to
- Savings, knowledge, studies (Education)
- Suits
- Study table, locker, books
West · पश्चिम
- Element
- Space
- Linked to
- Gains, achievement, success (Gains zone)
- Suits
- Dining table, white/silver
West-North-West · पश्चिम-उत्तर-पश्चिम
- Element
- Space
- Linked to
- Depression, crying, detox
- Suits
- Washing area, "depression room"
North-West · उत्तर-पश्चिम
- Element
- Air
- Linked to
- Cooperation, banking, support
- Suits
- Guest room, store, support system
North-North-West · उत्तर-उत्तर-पश्चिम
- Element
- Water
- Linked to
- Attraction, sensuality, marital happiness
- Suits
- Newly-wed bedroom
Centre (Brahmasthan) · ब्रह्मस्थान
- Element
- Space
- Linked to
- The navel and belly of the Vastu Purush lie at the centre of the house; it stands for the space element.
- Suits
- Always keep it empty and well lit.