Best Vastu Directions and Effects of Directions

The Effects of Directions in Our Life, Business, Career and Profession

January 26,2026 | Added by: Astro Editorial Team

How to know the direction without Compass?

There are four parts of directions, which are called Cardinal Directions.

This is very simple, the direction, where the Sun rises is called East Direction. When I stand facing towards East side, my opposite side will be West Direction. Whereas my left side would be North Direction and right side would South Direction.

You also need to keep in mind one thing, the allocation of the area of the direction takes place on an angular basis. There are four cardinal directions, and if we divide 360 degrees of an area from the centre of the building, in four equal parts. Every direction gets 90 degrees area, which is shown in the following graphics.

However, most of the plots are rectangular in shape, the calculation of area is not based on length and width only.

Significance of Eight Directions

If we divide these four Cardinal Directions into eight sub-directions, we found each sub direction gets an area of 45 degrees, right?

Total main four cardinal direction such as: North Side, South Side , East Side, and West Side and Total four Inter-Cardinal Directions such as North-West Side, North-East Side, South-West Side, and South-East Side. Each direction signifies an aspect of life and is governed by various gods.

North Direction represents wealth,

South Direction represents dharma,

West Direction is for prosperity and

East Direction is for overall success.

Similarly, when we go to divide 45 degrees direction into two equal parts, each part will be 22.5 degrees area, right? these divisions are giving us eight new sub-sub-directions.

However, the direction between East and North East is called East-North-East or ENE. The direction between East-South-East is called or ESE.

Similarly,

South-South-East = SSE

South-South-West =SSW

South West = SW

West-South-West = WSW and

North-West= NW

West-North-West= WNW

North-North-West= NNW

North-East= NE

North-North-East= NNE

So, finally what we get? to understand the effects of different directions, we need to know the attributes of every direction thoroughly. So however, each direction has its own attributes and these attributes are fixed you know.

This is no matter where the building is located in India or USA or may be anywhere else in the world. The Vastu professional will have to follow up the directions in this way when they predict or analyze the any house or plots in this earth.

Frequent Asked Questions(FAQs)

The best and ideal direction for kitchen is south-east direction which is called the southeast direction. Fire resides in this direction. If due to some reason this direction is not available, then North-West which is also called Northwest corner is the direction which is thick for kitchen.

The highly auspicious directions for the main door of the house are North, East, and North-East.

Yes, Vastu must applies to rented houses. The energy of a space affects who is occupying the house, regardless of ownership. Because vastu works on those who is physically live in the property whether it is landlord and tenant that does not matter.

Vastu is not religious. But it is originated in ancient Hindu scriptures. Vastu is a science and its core principles focus on architectural science, environmental harmony, and spatial geometry used to align buildings with natural forces such as sunlight, wind, and the earth's magnetic fields.

The best location for toilets and bathrooms is the North-West corner of the house which is called Vayavya Kona of the house. Remember, the Toilet Pan should be placed in South-East Direction.

The 5 natural elements are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.

Yes, according to traditional Vastu Shastra principles, the effects of a home's directional energy vary between men and women. Besides it influenced occupants differently based on their age and gender.

As per Vastu, overhead water tank should be placed in South-West Direction and Underground Water should be placed in North East Direction.

Actually, south facing house is not good. No doubt, this is good South facing house offer abundant natural light and energy efficiency, the intense. But year-round sun can cause maximum overheating in house in warmer climates.

It is very good for the main entrance of the flat to be in the North, East or North-East direction. Kitchen should be South-East, Toilet North-West or West Direction, Bed Room, dining room, direction of drawing and space should be thick.

If there is a tubewell then it is necessary to say it. The diffraction of toilet pan in toilet should be North or South facing.

Basil plant should be placed in North, North-East or East direction of the house.

South-East corner or North entrance is best to keep for Money Plant.

According to Vastu Shastra, a house located at the very end of a road, on a closed lane, or at a T-junction is generally considered inauspicious. This position, known as “Veedhi Shoola”, or the place where the road intersects, is considered inauspicious. Negativity is more prevalent in such areas and can obstruct the free flow of positive energy (prana) and make the house vulnerable to concentrations of negative energies.

In Vastu Shastra, properties located at a road intersection or a closed lane face the Veedhi Shoola. The approaching road directs fast-flowing energy directly toward the building. Its ultimate significance largely depends on the direction of the road and its overall energy flow.

If you want to install a borewell at your home, the North-East corner of your home is the best direction to place it. If this is not possible due to space constraints, the North or East directions are the best alternatives.

If the home temple is in the right direction, the North-East is best. If this is not possible, you can place the temple in the north or east direction.

The most significant and permanent defects of Vastu Shastra in a home are having an erosion, extension, or main entrance in the South-West direction. Serious structural defects or a toilet in the North-East corner are also problems. These cannot be corrected without complete structural demolition or major Vastu reconstruction.

When the kitchen and toilet share a common wall, the tradition of Vaastu Shastra warns that the mixing of "fire" (kitchen) and "water/drainage" (toilet) energies can lead to health problems, financial losses, and family discord.

Minor Vastu defects in a constructed house can be corrected without costly demolition by balancing the five elements through energy devices, crystals, and spatial adjustments. Common non-invasive measures include installing Vastu pyramids, painting walls and mirrors of specific colors, and performing traditional Vastu Shanti pujas to restore harmony.

The most significant Vastu defect in an office environment is the North-East corner. Its contamination or blockage is considered inauspicious. It is considered the "brain," and any heavy construction or defect in it impairs mental clarity and decision-making.

The biggest Vastu flaw in an industrial plant is locating heavy machinery, boilers, or furnaces in the North-East (Ishan) area. This area symbolizes clarity, wealth, and cosmic energy. Placing heavy, heat-generating equipment there is believed to cause frequent technical breakdowns, labor unrest, and economic stagnation.