07/06/2025
In Vastu Shastra, the four major compass directions North, East, South, and West each hold powerful symbolic, energetic, and functional significance. Here's a breakdown of each, with its element, ruling deity or planet, and importance:
🧭 1. East (Purva)
Element: Air (Vayu)
Ruling Deity: Indra – King of Devas
Planet: Sun (Surya)
Symbolism: Birth, new beginnings, enlightenment
Importance in Vastu:
Considered the most auspicious direction for main entrances, puja rooms, and study rooms.
Associated with growth, vitality, spiritual progress.
Welcomes the morning Sun, bringing in positive prana and clarity of mind.
Ideal for meditation or prayer, as it enhances sattvic energies.
✅ Tips:
Keep it open, clean, and light.
Avoid tall trees or heavy structures blocking sunrise.
🧭 2. West (Paschima)
Element: Water (Jala)
Ruling Deity: Varuna – God of Rain
Planet: Saturn (Shani) or Rahu (in some texts)
Symbolism: Completion, fulfillment, reflection
Importance in Vastu:
Considered a direction of material gains, stability, and learning from past experiences.
Best suited for children’s bedrooms, study areas, or store rooms.
While not ideal for the main entrance, when balanced properly, it can bring wisdom and perseverance.
✅ Tips:
Avoid placing main door here unless necessary; if present, it must be Vastu-corrected.
Can be good for a dining room or bathroom when carefully planned.
🧭 3. North (Uttara)
Element: Water (Jala)
Ruling Deity: Kubera – God of Wealth
Planet: Mercury (Budh)
Symbolism: Prosperity, communication, success
Importance in Vastu:
Strongly associated with finance, career, and business success.
Ideal for main entrances, vaults, and cash lockers.
Brings abundance, mental clarity, and social connections.
✅ Tips:
Keep it open and clutter-free.
Avoid heavy construction or septic tanks here.
Ideal place for a home office or workspace.
🧭 4. South (Dakshina)
Element: Fire (Agni)
Ruling Deity: Yama – God of Dharma and Death
Planet: Mars (Mangal)
Symbolism: Discipline, strength, endings
Importance in Vastu:
Traditionally considered inauspicious for entrances, but powerful for master bedrooms, store rooms, and stability zones.
Enhances authority, fame, and grounding when used correctly.
Represents karma, requiring respect and balance.
✅ Tips:
Avoid having the main door here unless guided by an expert with Vastu remedies.
Best suited for the elders or head of the family to sleep in the South for strength and stability.
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