Things You'll Need

1. Magnetic Compass 2. House plan (with North indicated)

Steps

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Main door must be in the North, East or North East.

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Kitchen must be in the South East of the residence.

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Master Bedroom must be in the South West.

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Guest room or childrens bedroom to the North West.

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Puja area in the North East corner of the residence. If not, in the NE corner of any room, never under a staircase.

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Bath rooms can be in West, South or North West.

Tips
Do not have pictures of wild animals, war or crime. Flowing water, running horses, flying birds or Gods and Goddesses are recommended. Do not grow cactus or thorny plants in the house Keep the house always clean to allow positive energy to move across. It is good to live in a house facing East or North. Even with open balconies or windows towards East and North are ok

Caution
While the trend of Vastu has become popular more recently it has not been proven in any way. Living in a Vastu perfect house may not guarantee a hassle free life if our destiny wishes it otherwise. Our deeds also rule our lives.

The following are the guidelines to design and construct a prosperous house. It is essential to understand inter prt these ground rules and then apply. 1. The main door of the house should preferably be located in any of the exalted positions from the Northeast corner - either from North of Northeast or from East of Northeast. Doors can also be in the South of Southeast or West of Northwest but in no case, should the main entrance be from the center of any direction. Also the main entrance or door should be avoided in all the following four directions, namely, North of Northwest, East of Southeast, South of Southwest and West of Southwest. There should not be any obstruction or water body just opposite the main entrance. 2. Balconies should be planned towards the East and North and should be definitely avoided in the South and West. If balconies in the South and West cannot be avoided, then larger balconies must be provided towards the North and East. Care should be taken while providing balconies so that a cut or truncation is not created in the Northeast corner. 3. The kitchen should be ideally situated in the Southeast corner of the house and as an alternative in certain cases, may be in the Northwest corner, but in both cases, the cooking platform should be arranged to facilitate cooking while facing east only. The Kitchen should never be in the Northeast corner and it should also be avoided in the Southwest too, as both locations will create problems with respect to the health and finance of the inmates.

4. Rooms in the West and East can be used for dining. The appetite can be stimulated in the dining hall by having the walls painted in light pink or orange. A rectangular diningtable is the most preferred. In the dining room, while eating, one should sit facing East or West. 5. Grains and other food can be stored in the Northwest sector. Oil, butter, ghee, milk and other oily liquids can be stored in the Southeast of the Northwest room. 6. When a generator or transformer is to be located outside the plot, it should be placed in an open space in the Southeast sector. As a second choice, it may be placed in the Northwest sector. 7. The overhead water tank should be located in the Southwest corner of the terrace preferably in the West of Southwest. 8. Penthouses, if built, should be in the Southwest corner of the terrace leaving an open space in the North and East. 9. The prayer room should be planned in such a way that it is placed either in the Northeast corner or in the central portion (Brahmasthana) of the house. The pictures of the god should touch the wall on the East side in the prayer room facing West; inmates should perform their prayers facing East for better concentration and devotion. 10. No garbage should be thrown or dumped in the Northeast corner of the building or plot and the Northeast should always be kept free and clean. 11. Heavy equipments such as the grinder, fridge, etc, should be placed towards the South and West walls in the kitchen. Even in the storeroom, racks should be built on the South and West walls. 12. Rainwater should flow West to East or South to North and ultimately flow out from the Northeast corner of the house or plot. 13. The Northeast, North and East walls should be decorated with photo frames, mirrors, and paintings of gods and with wallpaper with natural scenery; whereas the West, South and Southwest walls can be decorated with scenery in a dull or matte finish. The South wall can be used for hanging pictures of departed souls. Pictures of living beings may be hung on the Eastern wall. 14. It is always advisable, and it is considered profitable, to purchase additional adjacent plots on the Northeast, North and East sides. 15. Under no circumstance, should one acquire any plot adjoining the South or West sides of one's

plot. Any adjacent land acquired on the South or West side can be disastrous to the person. Some more rules

1. The master bedroom should be in the Southwest corner, while other bedrooms can be in the Central South and Central-West directions. A bedroom in the Northwest is also recommended but should be used as a guest room or only for daughters. Bedrooms should be avoided in the Southeast corner. 2. It is preferable to have children's rooms in the West or North. Children should have their study desks in the North or East of the room and they should face East while studying. 3. One should sleep with one's head pointing towards the South. Children, however, can sleep with their heads pointing towards the West. No one should sleep with their heads in the North. 4. The bedroom can be painted in light to deep blues to induce sleep. Green is advised for study rooms to promote intelligence. Sandal/ yellow is advised for the prayer room. 5. The living room should be located in the North or East sectors of the house. Heavy chandeliers or fancy lamps should not be located in the geometrical center of the rooms. They may be placed slightly towards the West or South of the room. 6. TVs and computers should ideally be placed in the Southeast corner of the living room or study room. They should not be placed in the Northeast corner or Southwest corner. 7. Telephones can be placed in the Southeast or Northwest corner but not in the Southwest or Northeast. 8. Living rooms can be painted in white, yellow, light pink, light blue or green. Grey, red and black are to be avoided. 9. Always keep the center of the room, building and plot, free from any loads, weights, pillars, columns, beams, water bodies, etc. 10. It is preferable to have the staircase towards the South, West or Southwest of the building but it may be in the Southeast or Northwest, depending on other parameters. Staircases should be avoided in the Northeast, North and the East. 11. Circular/spiral staircases are generally to be avoided. The number of steps in a staircase should be odd, including the landing step, and they should rise from East to West or from North to South. It is better to make sure that the steps are by the South and West walls, and that it should be constructed in such a way that the movement is in a clockwise direction while going upwards, that is from the ground to the higher floors. 12. Toilets should be located in the Northwest corner of the building or in the Northwest corner of the rooms. Where Northwest toilets are not possible, Southeast toilets are allowed. Other alternative directions for toilets are Central-South or Central West. Closets in the toilets should face North or South, along the North-South axis; and should not face the East or West. See figure for all possible locations for toilets and bathrooms. 13. Toilets should be avoided in the Northeast, North and East. 14. Mirrors in the toilet and dressing room should be on the North or East walls. 15. A bathroom in the East sector is most preferred as the beneficial rays of the morning sun can enter and promote the health of the user. 16. In the office or study room, the table should be placed in the Western or Southern side so that one sits facing the East or North. No equipment, furniture, cupboards, etc, should be placed touching the North or East walls and if it becomes unavoidable, they should be kept at least 4" or 6"

away from the walls. 17. Cash boxes can be located in the room towards the North (treasury). But if the box is heavy (such as a safe, heavy almirah) then it should be kept in the Southwest corner and the door of the almirah should open towards the North. 18. The storage or lumber-room can be located in the Southwest, adjacent to the Master bedroom. 19. If possible, the house should be extended by 4 feet to 5 feet in the Northeast direction to ensure the Northeast directional bliss for the household. Growing tulsi and other beneficial herbal plants in the Northeast will promote good health and prosperity. 20. Pictures of landscapes depicting mountains should be hung on the South and West walls only. Landscapes containing water, such as pictures of lakes and rivers should be on the North and East walls. Pictures of eagles, battle scenes, and carnivorous animals should not be used for interior wall decorations. Pictures of horses, cows and elephants can be used for decoration purposes.

USEFUL VASTU TIPS

Vastu Colour Indication

SOME USEFUL TIPS BASED ON VASTU AND FENG-SHUI

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Allow a bright light on the main door. It is best to leave only maximum 5 door open. Avoid keeping a T.V. set in bed-room. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room. Do not use seperate mattresses and bed-sheet. Arrange the furniture to from a square or a circle or an octagon in. Brighten the corners. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room. The wind should come from south-west in the bed room.

10. Dining-room should not expose to the front door of your house. 11. Never put mirror in kitchen. 12. Keep the broom and mops out of the sight in kitchen.

13. Keep the bathroom and toilet door closed as much as possible. 14. Windows should open outward normally. 15. Do not keep prickly cactus, plants in the house. 16. Place an aquarium in the sourh-east corner in living room. 17. Place a happy family picture in living room. 18. Please cheque ther aren't grown very high trees like Bangan, Pipal,

Thornytrees.
19. Please cheque the gate of the lift is not in front of the main gate of the

house.
20. There should not be any room which has

shape.

21. There should not be obstructive houses surrounding your plot. 22. The house should be fully airy and has enough water resource. 23. The seat in the latrin should be NORTH-SOUTH. 24. In the office, sit facing the door. 25. Hang a picture of mountains behind you in the office. 26. Place the computer on your right side on the table. 27. A ladder to go up stair curved on the right side should be devided in to

two parts. It should be constructed leaving north-east or south-west direction. Ladders stepping down towards north or west creates waste of Lakshmi.
28. One should never hoard stale food, withered flowers, torn clothes, waste

paper, waste materials, empty tins, old jars and useless things. These things prevents Lakshmi from entering the house.
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If there is marble flooring in the house you should see that the old leather shoes are not lying here and there. Marble is considered to be holy stone. If possible avoid marble in bedroom, bathroom, latrine.

30. In a place of worship in the house it is necessary to have open

atmosphere. Use marble in the worshiproom.

Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship room. keep cleanliness and always light insense sticks.

Complete Vastu Guide

Vastu Sastra (Shastra) Where we live can influence our happiness, wealth, health, and prosperity. The Vastu Shastra is the Vedic science of building. When one studies the Vastu Shastra, he learns to create buildings that favorably influence those things that bring us happiness. The Vastu Shastra considers the astrological placement of the Sun, Earth, and other planets during the actual construction. It also considers where the building site is located, the sites shape, the proposed buildings shape, the direction the building wi ll face, the location of gates, entry doors, room doors, windows, and the buildings general design. North and east are considered important directionseast because it is the direction from which the sun rises. Assessing the Land When purchasing a property, it is a good idea to stand on the land and feel its vibration for a few moments. Trust your feelings. If you feel positive about it, consider buying the land. If not, it is probably not good for you. It is best to buy land where happy and successful people have lived. A house sold by a person in distress or who is impoverished, should be purchased only with caution. A dilapidated or haunted house should not be purchased at all. The land should be cultivatable and should smell good. It is best not to build on nonarable land. Land that contains many rocks, anthills, many worms, bones, broken pottery, sludge, and thorny trees should not be purchased. If the center of the land is humped like the shell of a turtle, it should not be purchased. The color of the soil should also be considered. White soil is good for brahmans (priests, teachers, scientists, or intellectuals), red for ksatriyas (rulers, soldiers, or administrators), yellow for vaisyas (businessmen, farmers or bankers), and black for sudras (laborers, artisans, craftsmen, or servants). When you assess the soil, do not just make a surface check, but also dig about 4m (12 ft) down. If the soil is black up to 1m (3 ft) down and white or red below that, the land can be purchased. According to Vastu Shastra, black and clayey soil is not good for building. If the soil is crumbly rock, money can easily be gotten. Yellow soil is good for businessmen. Another test of land quality is to dig a knee-deep hole (2/3m or 2'x2'x2') and then refill it. If after filling the hole you have some soil left over, the land is good. If there is no soil left after filling the hole, the land is average. If the returned soil does not even fill the hole, this is not a good sign. Such land should not be purchased. This shows the soils natural

moisture and aeration.Again dig the same sized hole. This time, fill it with water. If it takes more than an hour for the water to be absorbed, this is a good sign. If there are many cracks in the hole after the water has been absorbed, the construction may cost more than you expect. This is a percolation test done even in the U.S. to test for clay deposits. The cracks indicate clay soil, which is not best for water drainage and can cause foundation problems, etc. Also, wastes are not carried away properly, which can bring disease. Do not purchase land that has been used as a crematorium, cemetery, or a samadhi (tomb for a holy person). The land should not be purchased if in the recent past someone has committed suicide on it, or if there have been several deaths over the period of a couple of months. It is usually best not to purchase land next to a bridge. If the bridge is on the north or east sides, it definitely should not be purchased. If it is on the south or west sides, that is a safer purchase. It is also usually best not to purchase land that shares a well with another property. The land can be purchased, however, if the water supply is a common well on the north, east, or northeast side. A plot of land situated on a hill is also not a good purchase in most cases. It is better to purchase level ground. If the land to be purchased is on the side of a hill, however, and the land slopes down toward the north or east, that is all right. If the land slopes to the west, do not purchase it. After choosing and purchasing land, plants should be grown on the land. Also, if possible, keep a cow and her calf on the land for a while to make it more auspicious. The Land The direction that the front of a property faces is important. The best shapes for plots of land are square or rectangular, facing squarely on the four cardinal directions. A land tilt of 20 degrees, off square by 20 degrees, is acceptable. If the plot is rectangular, it is better that the longer sides run north to south rather than west to east. If the plot of land does not squarely face the four cardinal directions, and if the road does not run in one of the four cardinal directions, the house should be built facing the four directions The house should be square or rectangular, and the faces of the building should each be toward a cardinal direction, and not built facing the road. It is not good to purchase a piece of land squeezed between two larger pieces of land as such land will bring its owner poverty. The northeast side of the land should be the lowest side. If the northeast side is at a higher elevation than other sides of the property, you can dig soil from that one side and use it to build up the other parts. The land should either slope down toward the north or east, but not toward the west or south. Land sloping north brings riches, sloping east brings good fortune, sloping south brings ruin, and sloping west brings financial loss. It is auspicious if tall buildings or hills do not obstruct the north, northeast, and east sides of the land. Do not purchase land with such obstructions to those sides because the suns rays will be blocked.Having those same obstructions blocking the west or south sides, however, bring health and wealthlight coming from the southwest is not beneficial. The suns rays

traveling westward are considered harmful. Thus such obstructions block out harmful rays.For the same reason, a water source located on the southwest side of a building will cause the owner misery. Similarly, there should be a minimum number of doors and windows set into the southwest side of a building; the majority of windows should be set in the northeast side. The boundary walls around a property should be higher in the west and south and lower in the north and east. It is auspicious if the plot has a river or a stream flowing through it on the northeast, or if there is a lake on the same side. It is not auspicious if there is an electrical power supply or large electric pole on the northeast side of the plot. A telephone pole is not negative in the northeast, however. There should not be any valley, a depression in the land, or large pit around the land. Construction Construction should not stop once it begins. Workers should not be unnecessarily pushed to speed up their work; work for the day should stop at sunset. No construction should be done at night. A qualified engineer should always oversee the construction. Building materials should be stored in the southwest corner of the property during construction. The storage area or structure can also be built in the southeast corner, at least 1m (3 ft) from the property boundary. The guard should stay in a house in the southeast corner. Thieves will be a danger if the guard stays in the northwest corner, and the guard should not stay in the southwest corner. Order of construction: the well, the storage house, and then the boundary wall. Roads in Relation to Land A square piece of land surrounded by roads on four sides is considered very good. It should be purchased even if at a high cost. A person who owns this land will become wealthy, healthy, and happy. If a road runs alongside the property and ends at the northeast corner, that is also very good. If a road ends on any other parts of the property, however, that plot is usually not good. A road on the north side of the property is good, but a road on the south side is not so good. If there is only one road, it is best if it is located on the east side. It is not so good if it is located on the west side. If there are roads on only the east and north side, that is good. If there are roads on the west and north, it is average. Roads on the north, west, and eastthat is, only on these three sidesis not so good. Roads on the north, south, and west is also not so good. It is inauspicious if there are three roads only on the east, south, and west.Land should also not be next to a T or Y intersection. Negative Location of Land There are other aspects of land assessment that should be considered. The plot should not be within twice the distance of the height of the house to a public placea hospital, factory, temple, church, marriage hall, courthouse, cemetery, or cremation grounds. There should not be a laundry place, shoe shop, meat shop, or workshop with loud machinery opposite the property.The house should be at least 25m (80 ft) from the entrance of a temple. The

propertys gate should not face a temple or church, and the shadow of a temple or church should not fall on the house.If the public place is twice the distance of the height of the house away from the house, it will have no effect. Building Material Only new bricks, wood, and materials should be used when building a new house. Materials from an old building should not usually be used to build a new one in case those old materials repeat negative incidents that occurred in the old house. There is unhappiness in using old things. If there are old materials available, better to sell them and use the money to buy new materials. Wood from thorny trees should not be used, as it will have a negative effect. Materials that have been stored for a long time should also not be used. Iron grills should only be used when needed. Shape of the Land The best properties are either square or rectangular. If the plot is not a perfect rectangle, it is best if at least the southwest and southeast sides of the land are at 90 angles from one another. The southwest side of the quadrilateral should definitely not be extended past the southeast side, even if that means giving away a portion of the plot. Land that extends past the northeast side of the quadrilateral, however, brings wealth, happiness, and good name. Land extending on the northeast side is very good. Extensions on any other side are inauspicious. Extensions of the northwest side will cause you to lose money and peace. If the land is cut in the corner this is not good. If possible the land to fill in the missing corner should be purchased. If the land is cut short on the northeast side it is very bad and is not aspicious; do not purchase it. It is like a headless body. Round, oval, and triangular plots should be avoided. The house should not be built in the shape of a diamond, with the corner facing north. L-shaped plots are also inauspicious and should not be purchased. It is good if the plot is narrower at the entrance and wider at its rear, but the opposite is not good. Well or Water Source It is advised that the first construction project for the new house is to dig the well. If water is used from this well for the construction, it is auspicious for the family who will live in the house. It is best that the well or water source is on the north or northeast side of the land, or if water comes from the municipality, it should enter from the northeast side. If you draw a line from the southeast corner to the northeast corner, the well should be to the right or left of the line, not on it. The well can also be in the north or east sides of the property. The well should not be in the northwest or southeast corners, as this is inauspicious. It is especially inauspicious if the well is dug in the southwest corner. It is also inauspicious to have a well in the middle of a house. Wells should be round. Ideally, the well water should be exposed to sunlight for five hours a day. It is not recommended to share wells between two properties.

The well should be dug after puja (worship) has been performed on the land at an astrologically auspicious time. This will insure that the water will be pure. The well should be dug under an auspicious star, such as Rohini, Hasta, Uttara Bhadrapada, Uttara, etc. It should be dug on an auspicious daya Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. The well should be dug during a downward-facing constellation or star, such as, Krittika, Purva Phalguni, Mula, Bharani, Ashlesha, Purva Bhadrapada, or Purvashadha.Water departing from thekitchen and bathroom should flow to the northeast and leave the house from this side. Compound Wall and Gate The compound wall should be built before the house is constructed. Construction should begin during an auspicious constellation, and on a favorable day a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. It should also be begun during an auspicious day of the lunar month Pratipada, Panchami, Shashthi, Dashami, Ekadashi, or Purnima. The compound wall should not be higher than the house, and construction of it should begin on the southwest side. The southwest part of the wall should be higher than the rest of the wall. The walls on the north and east sides should be 53cm (21 inches) shorter than on the west and south sides. If this is not possible, then the north and east sides should be a minimum of 8cm (3 inches) shorter. Do not set the gate on the south side. It is best that there are two gates to the compound, so evil things entering one gate will exit from the other. Outside of Main Building It is best if the house is built on the southwest section of the land. Any open space should be to the north and east. Open space on the west side of the land is not good for the familys male members. It is also good to keep a tulasi plant in the northeast corner.The electric generators should be situated on the southeast section of the plot, not the northeast, which is inauspicious. Loud machinery should not be placed near the house. If there is to be a swimming pool, waterfalls, or fountains, they should be set to the north, east, or northeast. Gardens, plants, or the lawns should also be set to the north, east, or northeast. Plants should be less than 1m (3 ft) in height. Swings should be to the north or east, and should swing from east to west. Outdoor seats should be placed in the south or west of the open area, and people should face north or east while sitting. It is considered inauspicious to block the entrance to a house, such as with a tree or telephone pole. If one of these thi ngs is more than twice the distance of the houses height away, it will not have any effect.Trash or dirty water should not be kept near a houses entrance (or the entrance to a place of business), and neither should it be kept near the propertys entrance. An unclean stream or pool of unclean water should not be located in front of the house.Annexes or outhouses should not be on the north or east sides of the house, and they definitely should not touch the eastern or northern boundary walls. A garage, building, or servants quarters built separately from the house should be located to the southeast or northwest of the main house but should not touch any of the boundary

walls. Ideally such quarters should not touch the southeast corner, but should be slightly west (without touching the east wall). They should also not touch the northwest corner but should be slightly south (without touching the north wall). They should be established about 1m (3 ft) from the wall. Parking Cars should be parked facing east or north. A car should never be parked facing south. If a car is parked facing west or northwest, the owner will spend a long time traveling. The parking lot should be in the northwest corner of the property. It should not be located to the southwest or northeast. Parking can also be located in the basement, on the north or east side. A parking garage should not be connected to the compound wall or the main building. The parking garage should be painted a light color, not a dark color. Roof The roof of the house should slope towards the northeast and rainwater should flow to the north, east, or northeast direction. Balconies and Verandahs Balconies, verandahs, and terraces should ideally be built on the north, northeast, or east sides of the house, not on the south or west sides. If a balcony is on the southwest side of a house, it should be covered and closed. The floor or roof over a balcony or terrace should be lower than the floor or roof of the main building. It is best if the verandahs roof is slanted tow ard the northeast. Tin is a good roofing material for such structures. The verandahs corners should not be rounded, and balconies should not have arches.Flowerpots on the verandah should be small. No creepers should be planted on a verandah. The seats on the verandah should be set on the south or west sides. Shoes can be removed and placed on the verandah. They should not be placed to the northeast. Inside the Building Furniture, such as sofas, should be placed in the southeast, south, or west sides of a room. The houses owner should sit facing north or east, and his guests should sit facing west or south.It is best that the northeast corner of each room in the house be left empty. If furniture must be set in the northeast corner, it should be set 15cm (six inches) from the wall. Do not align doors within the house. One door should not lead directly into another. It is best when a student studies that he face north, northeast, or east. Therefore a table in a study room should be placed in the south or west sides of the room. Books should be stored in the southwest side of the room. Do not keep money in a place facing south. When one prays, he should face either north or east.

Beds should face either west or south to insure that when a person rises in the morning, he is facing either north or east. While asleep, one should place his head to the south, east, or west, not north. If ones place of worship is in the bedroom (in the northeast), one should sleep with his head facing east to avoid pointing his feet toward the altar.Mirrors should be placed on the north or east walls, not on the south or west walls. Do not keep broken mirrors in the house. Clocks should be placed on the west, north, or east walls. Clothes should be washed in the southeast corner of the house. Medicine should be kept in the northeast corner of the house, and a person should face northeast while taking it. It is best to nurse those who are ill in the southwest corner of the house, although the northwest corner is also good. Rainwater and wastewater should leave the house from the northeast side. It should flow west to east or south to north. There should be an even number of columns and beams in the house, not odd. Doors should generally be made from a single piece of wood and should open on the left side. A television can be placed in the southeast side of a room. An overhead water tank should be located in the southwest side of a building. Stairways should be on the south, southwest, or west sides of a building. Certain pictures should not be hung in a house such as nudes, animals fighting, captured elephants, hunting scenes, trees without fruits or flowers, snakes, owls, bats, vultures and pigeons. Entrance Gate and Main Door The main door of the house should be larger than the other doors entering the house. The main door should have two shutters and open to the inside of the building. Teak is a good material for the entrance door. It is best that a house has two entrances. The exit door should be smaller than the entrance, and it should have only one shutter. If there are two external doors for the house, they should not be set in a straight line. When one enters the house, there should not be a wall in front of the entrance. There should be a door that opens to the next room. A shadow should not fall on the main door. The main door of the house should not be below ground. Neither should the main door be in the center of the house, nor in the extreme corners. If the door is set in the north wall, move it east of center; if its in the east wall, move it north of center. If it is set in the south wall, it should be moved east of center; if it is in the west wall, move it south of center. Some authorities say that if the houses entrance is in the west wall. It should be centered.Some Vastu authorities say that to figure out where to place a main door, divide the house into nine parts. The door should be in the fourth section of the house from the left hand side. From the right side of the house, the entrance is in the sixth division from the right.

The main door should not be situated across from the main door of another house. The entrance doors of two houses should not be exactly opposing one another. Neither should two houses share a common entrance. If the entrance of the house is to the south, there should not be a balcony or verandah in front of the door. It is good to set gates to both the property and the entrance to the house on the north or east sides. It is also all right to have the main door on the west wall. It is not advised to have the main entrance on the south side. It is considered auspicious if the entrance to the property and the main door of the house are on the same side. It is not considered good if the main door to the house is on the opposite side to the entrance of the property. There should not be an underground tank, septic tank, or canal under the main entrance. There should not be any abandoned, wrecked buildings in front of the main entrance. It is good to decorate a houses entrance with pictures or statues of Laksmi, Ganesh or Kuvera and auspicious signs such as OM or the Swastika. Inauspious pictures should not be on the door. Doors should have thresholds. Shoes should not be kept in front of the door, but to the side.The door should not be slanted, sliding, or circular. Overhead Water Tank The overhead water tank should be in the southwest (best) or west corners of the building. An overhead water tank should not be located in the northeast or southeast corners, or in the middle of the roof. It is also best that it is not located in the northwest unless the tank is small and is located approximately 1m (2 or 3 ft) from the buildings corner. The tank should be elevated at least 1m (2 or 3 ft) above the roof, on a platform.If possible, the tank should not be made of plastic. If it must be plastic, however, it should either be black or dark blue plastic, because such colors aid the absorption of sunlight. A dark water tank while absorbing sun for heat doesnt encourage microbial growth as quickly as a lightcolored tank would do.If possible, there should be different tanks for the kitchen and bathrooms. The House It is best if the buildings walls are higher on the west and south sides and lower on the north and east sides. Also, the south and west walls should be thicker than the north and east walls, if possible. The buildings floor and roof should be higher on the south and west sides, lower on the north and east sides. Neither the ground nor the building should be higher in the northeast than in the southwest. Rooms in the House Worship (Temple) Room Worship should be done in the northeast, north, or east sides of the house. It is best that the temple room is in the northeast corner of the house. The worship room should not be to the south. The place of worship should be on the ground floor and not upstairs. The altar should be located on the northeast side of the temple room. The deities or pictures of the deities should either face east or west, and should not face north or south. It is best that the Deities face west and the worshipers face east.

The altar should not be set into the wall but should be at least 2.5 cm (an inch) from it. The door to the temple room should have two shutters. Toilets should never be above or below the place of worship. White, light yellow, or light blue are good colors for a temple room. It is good if the worship room is shaped like a pyramid, sloping inward as it goes upward toward the roof in the four directions. Kitchen The kitchen should ideally be in the southeast corner of the house, its windows on the east and south sides. There can also be a window on the west side. If the kitchen cannot be in the southeast corner, it is all right to place it in the northwest corner. But in general, the kitchen should not be in the north, and should certainly not be in the northeast corner. Locating the kitchen to the southwest will cause problems. The kitchen should not be next to or across from a toilet, nor should it be directly in front of the main door. Cooking should be done in the southeast corner or on the east side of the kitchen. It is best to cook while facing east, but facing north is also all right. It is advisable not to put the stove on the northern wall. The cooking platform should not touch the wall but should be placed at least 8 cm (3 inches) from the wall. The stove should not be in front of the kitchens door.Electrical items such as microwaves, grinders, and mixers should be p laced in the southeast corner of the kitchen. The sink should be in the northeast corner. The southwest wall should be used for storage. The refrigerator should be in the northwest, southeast, south, or west. It should not be placed on the northeast side. If it is on the southwest side of the kitchen, be sure to set it away from the wall. If there is a dining table in the kitchen, it should be placed on the north or west side. The door to the toilet should not face the dining table. Kitchens should be painted yellow, rose, red, orange, or chocolate brown. If possible, do not paint the walls white or black. Living (Sitting) Room The living room should be on the north side of the house. Furniture should be square or rectangular, not round or oval. It is good if the ceiling slopes down toward the northeast direction. The air-conditioner should be in the west, not the southeast. Furniture should mainly be in the west and south section of the room. The walls should be painted white, yellow, green, or blue, never red or black. Depressing paintings should not be placed on the walls. Bedrooms The main bedroom should be on the southwest or northwest side of the house. If there is an upper story in the house, the master bedroom should be on this floor, in the southwest corner. Adult married children can also use this room. Younger children, however, should not use it because that will cause trouble in the household. Bedrooms on the northeast side of the house will also cause trouble.

The childrens bedrooms should be in the northwest or west. The younger childrens bedroom can also be on the east side of the house, Newly married couples should not use a bedroom on the east side.Guest bedrooms are best located in the northwest corner, but can also be located in the northeast corner. Bedroom walls should be painted a light rose, dark blue, dark green, gray, etc. Some authorities say that the walls should not be painted white or a light yellow. The door should be set in the east, west or north, and should ideally be one shutter. One should sleep in his own house with his head facing east or south. If one is staying in someone elses house, or while traveling, he should sleep with his head facing west. One should never sleep with his head facing north. Upon rising from bed, the right foot should be placed on the floor first.If one is to study in the bedroom, the east side should be used. The wardrobe should be located on the northwest or southwest side of the bedroom. TV, heaters, and air conditioners should be located in the southeast corner. The southwest corner of the room should not be vacant. An attached bathroom could be built on the west or north sides of the room. It is best not to keep the safe in a bedroom, but if this is the only place for the safe, it should be located on the south wall, opening north. Safe Room Money, valuables, or a safe should be stored in a room on the north side of the house. This is the side of Kubera, the god of wealth. The door to this room should be facing north or east. The walls should be painted yellow, because yellow leads to an increase of wealth. If a safe is large, it can be placed in the south, southwest, or west sides of the house, but it should always be set a few inches from the wall. It should not be in the southwest or southeast corner, and should definitely not be in a northeast corner. The safe should face north and open toward the north or east. It is inauspicious to have a safe opening to the souththis will cause a loss of money. The safe should not be located under any beams.Safes should be installed on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, when the Sun is in the constellations of Dhanishtha, Rohini, Uttara, Swati, Shravan or Punarvasu. Dining Room The dining room should be located on the west side of the house, or on the east or north side of the building. If the kitchen is on the ground floor, the dining room should not be on an upper floor but should also be located on the ground floor. The door leading into the dining room should be on the east, north, or west side of the room. It should not have arches. The houses main entrance door should not face the dining rooms door.It is best to face east or west while eating. The head of the family should face east during meals. Other members of the family can face east, north, or west, but it is not advisable to face south. The dining table should not be round or oval but either square or rectangular. It should not fold from the wall or be attached to the wall. A sink can be located in the northeast corner of the dining room, or on the north or east sides of the room. No toilets should be attached to the dining room. Bathrooms

Bathrooms can be on the west or northwest sides of the building, but not on the eastern or northeastern sides. The toilet room should also not be located on the southeast, the southwest, or in the center of the building. The morning sun falling on the body after bathing is good, so windows should be set in the north or east sides of the room. Ideally, toilets should face south, not east or west (in the direction of the sun). The toilet should be located on the west or northwest side of the room and should be built 30 60cm (1 or 2 feet) above the ground.An attached bathroom should be on the west or northwest side of a room, never on the northeast side. Sinks should be placed on the northeast, north, or east sides of the room. Bathtubs should be located on the northeast, west, or east sides. Bathroom walls should be painted white, sky blue, or another light shade. Do not use black or dark red. Water should leave the bathroom from the east or northeast side. Water should not leave from the southwest or southeast directions. The overhead septic tank should be on the northwest side of the house. Study Room The library or study should be located on the west side of the building, but should not be located in the corners of the house. When using a library or study, it is best to sit facing east or north. The bookshelves should not be in the northwest or southwest corner. Books should be in the east, north, or west sides of the room. The door should be two-shuttered and should be located in the northeast, north, or west. Windows can be set on the east, north, or west walls. The walls should be painted white, sky blue, cream, or light green. If one will not sleep in the room, a pyramidal shape (walls sloping inward as they go upward towards the ceiling) will help study and meditation. Storage Area The storage areas should be located in the northwest part of the building, but not in the north or east. The storage room door should not be on the southwest side of the room. Storage cabinets should be located on the west or north sides of the room. Butter, ghee, oil, and cooking gas should be kept in the southeast corner. Stairways Best to build stairways on the southwest, or if necessary, on the south or west sides of the house. Do not build stairways on the northeast side, as it will cause loss of wealth. The staircase should go up from east to west or north to south. The same stairway that goes to the upper floor should not also go down to the basement. Stairways should be built with an odd number of stairs9, 11, or 15 steps, for example. The number of stairs should not end with a zero if you must build an even number there should not be 10 or 20 stepsbecause it is best to begin climbing steps with the right foot

and also to end the climb on the right foot. This is not possible when there is an even number of stairs. The right foot is equated with gain, the left with loss.Circular stairways are not good. The doorway at the top of the stairway should be at least 20cm (8 inches) lower than the doorway at the bottom of the stairs. Broken stairs should be repaired immediately to avoid accidents. The stairway should be painted a light color. The worship room, safe, or toilet should not be located under a staircase. Basement Basements should ideally not be built under the entire house. If that is impossible, use only the northeast section. Heavy equipment can be kept on the south and west sides. It is best that the basement should only be in the northeast side of a house. It can also be located on the east side of the house. It should not, however, be located only on the south, southeast, or west side. The floor of the basement should slope downward towards the northeast. The walls should be at least 3m (9 ft) high. The basement should be painted white but should not be blue. The heater, water heater, or electrical panels should be in the southeast corner of the basement. Since sunrays do not enter basements, this highly reduces the basements positive effect on the persons living in them. Therefore, a basement should not be used for living as far as possible. Basements are also not good places to conduct business. The basements effects will be improved if one-fourth of the basement is above ground. Mezzanine A mezzanine or loft should be built on the south, west, or southwest sides of a room. Position of Rooms Directions North Northeast East Southeast South Southwest West Ruling Planet Mercury Jupiter Sun Venus Mars Rahu Saturn Room Living (Sitting) room safe Worship room living room Living room bathing room (no toilet) Kitchen Kitchen storeroom Master bedroom heavy storage Childrens bedroom store room study

Northwest

Moon

Guest room bathroom grain storage room

Upper Floor It is best that there are more doors and windows on the north and east sides of the building. There should be fewer windows and doors on the upper floors than on the lower ones. It is also said that the number of doors and windows on the upper floor should not equal the amount of doors and windows on the ground floor. The ceiling height of the rooms on the upper floor should be less than the ceiling height of the rooms on the ground floor. If only part of the upper floor is used, this part should be built in the southwest area. The balcony should be on the north, east, or northeast side. The balcony should not be in the southwest corner. Bedrooms and studies should be located on the upper floor. A storage area for heavy items should be located on the lower floor, and not the upper. Trees and Plants It is always good to grow a tulasi plant on ones property. Tulasi should be located on the north, northeast, or east sides of the house, or in front of the house. Trees should not be planted directly in front of the houses main entrance. There should be an even number of trees on ones property, not an odd number.Trees should be planted on the south or west sides of the house. Ideally, they should be planted on both these sides rather than on only one side. It is not good to plant a tall tree on the north, northeast, or east sides of a building. Smaller trees may be planted on the east or north sides, but no trees should be planted in the northeast corner. Tall trees should not be too close to a building as they block the sunlight. A trees shadow should not fall on the house.Large trees should not be located too near the house as their roots can damage the foundation and compound wall. Also, the roots of large trees absorb sunlight quickly, meaning these positive rays will not be received by the building. Do not allow tree branches to touch the house. Stone sculptures and rock gardens should be located on the southwest side of the house because they are heavy. Thorny plants should not be planted near the house. Cactus should not be planted at all. Thorny plants other than roses have a negative energy. Ideally all thorny plants should be pulled up and destroyed. A list of good trees to plant: coconut, neem, betal, sandalwood, lemon, pineapple, bilva, almond, jackfruit, pomegranate, mango, amla, and katha. Banyan and pipal (aswatha) are sacred trees; they should usually only be planted near a temple or at a sacred place. Creepers or other plants should not be grown by using the building or compound wall as support. Creepers should only be grown in a garden, and they should have their own independent supports.

Plants should be planted during auspicious constellations. Saplings should first be planted in clay pots and only later placed in the ground. This enables them to grow better. If a tree must be removed because it is inauspicious or for other reasons, it should be removed in the months of Magh or Bhadrapada. The day before cutting the tree, worship it and express regret that it must be removed from its rooting. Promise to plant a new tree in its place. Do so within three months. When cutting the tree, it should fall east or north, not south or west. Worship of Land Certain rituals can be performed before construction on the plot begins. The land should be installed at an auspicious time, during an auspicious constellation. Mondays and Thursdays are auspicious days for such rituals. Ideally, a qualified astrologer should set the time of installation. Worship should be done in the northeast corner of the land. Before installing the land, it should be cleared. Dirt, stones, holes in the ground, and trash should be removed. Thorny bushes should also be uprooted and removed. The installation should not be done if a woman in the household is more than seven months pregnant. The groundbreaking ceremony for the house should only be done during the Uttarayan period, when the sun is in the northern hemisphere, and when the days are longer than the nights, from June 21 through December 20. House Warming Before entering a new house, a house-warming ceremony should be performed. A good time to enter a new house is in the period of Uttarayan, from June 21 through December 20, in the months of Vaishaka, Shravan, and Margashirsh, in the constellation of Uttara, Magha, Ashwini, Swati, Pushya, and Revati, on an auspicious day. It is good to confirm this time with a qualified astrologer. Ganesh-puja, Navagraha-puja (worship of the nine planets), and worship of the Vastupratima (building deity) should be performed. The residents of the building should then circumambulate the building. Then puja should be done to the threshold. Purchasing the Adjacent Plot If one wishes to purchase the land adjacent to ones own property, it should be purchased on a Monday, Thursday, or Friday, during an auspicious constellation such as Vaishaka, Purva, Ashlesha, Mrig, Revati, Mul, or Anuradha.The land one already owns can be extended to the north, east, or northeast. The northwest corner should not be extended. If a plot is available in the southwest, west, or south sides, it should not be purchased, as it will cause misfortune and loss. If the northeast plot is available, purchase it. It is best if the adjacent lot on the northeast side is at a lower elevation than the land already owned. If such land is purchased, the dividing wall should be taken down. As far as possible, you should not construct buildings on this land.

Vastu For House

If the plan for house or any commercial building is made by an architect in consultation with vastuspecialist, the maximum number of positive points can be incorporated. While buying a flat one must see that the maximum number of positive points is available. Which room should be constructed in which direction, if this consideration is not kept in mind while planning a house, the whole building may go against the principles of and it will create a lot of trouble causing harms and loss to the owner /inmates. People are generally ignoring this fact and are constructing house according to the choice. Architects now a day prepare house-plans without considering the principles and rules given by ancient Vaastu-Shastra. They keep in mind the latest design, imitating the designs based on foreign culture but if the basic principles of Vastu satisfying the five basic materials (Panch Mahabhutas) are ignored, the house becomes the root cause or troubles, losses and sorrows in the life of the inmates.

Main Entrance
The main entrance is called Simhadwar. The main entrance has the same importance in a house as a nose on the face. Just as each nostril inhales air and purifies blood similarly energy, enters through the main entrance and therefore it should be properly located. The best location in NorthEast, East, North, West of North-West and South of South-East. Thus a door from North to East is beneficial from all aspects and this can be easily understood by a common man. But to locate it exactly at West of North-West or South of South-East may not be so easy and needs experts advice.

Drawing Room / Living Room

A common room should be provided in the space between East and North-East which can be used for entertaining the visitors and guests, or as a place where all the members of the family can sit together It can also be used as a bed room for unmarried children. It can be use as a store room for common articles.

Kitchen According to medical science, the health of the body is determined by the health of the Liver. The kitchen represents nourishment and prosperity; after all its human nature to associate food and nutrition with nurturing and sustenance. South-East corner is the place of God of Fire (Agni Dev).

Building a house as per the vastu norms is very much essential because it brings congruent balance amidst assorted atmospheric natural energies including cosmic energy, solar energy, lunar energy, and much more. Vastu for house involves several important traits, which depicts unique style in building every room of your home. Constructing a house by closely sticking with the vastu principles will greatly bring peace, success, and opulence to the dwellers residing in the home. Moreover, a good vastu shastra will drive away the negative powers and brings holiness and supreme powers into the home. Here are some

brief descriptions that describe, in which style your house and rooms should be built by closely sticking with the vastu norms. While constructing a house you need to mainly apply the principles of vastu for kitchen, pooja room, bedroom, and bathroon. Vastu for Kitchen: Kitchen is a place, where you cook your everyday food. You must have to consider quite several factors, while constructing your home kitchen. You must be very considerable in placing the sink, location of the gas, refrigerator, gas cylinder, and other things. Essential Vastu tips for your home kitchen: The right place to set your kitchen is in the south-east corner. If you never find an apt position, then you can avail the alternative of locating it in the north-west corner Building kitchen in north-east, mid-west, mid-north, mid-south, south-west or in the centre is strictly not recommended, as they are out of vastu norms Ensure that the cooking area never touches the sidewall of northern or eastern side The right location to cook food is by setting it on the direction of east

Vastu for Pooja Room: While setting the pooja room, you must have to consider all the following vastu principles in order to achieve the holiness to your dwelling. Place the idols of the God and Goddess in the right direction Stick close with the door placement Strictly avoid using the proscribed raw material while constructing the puja room Stick with the right number of doors and windows that are described in the vastu principles

Vastu for Bedroom: Bedroom is a place where you wind up all your worries and tensions thereby stay relaxed with pleasant memories. So, it is really essential to design your bedroom with great care sticking very much to the vastu principles. The direction, which you face while sleeping will badly affect your physical workout in your everyday activity. If you have constructed your bedroom with the inappropriate structure that stands out of vastu principles will badly disturb your sleep and make you to turn restless. Moreover, you often get clashes and misunderstandings with your better-half. Along with that, you might experience everlasting health troubles. Essential Vastu tips for your home bedroom: The right direction to set your master bedroom is on south-west Ensure to place your head positioning towards the direction of south corner. Placing head towards north is not recommended, as it will badly disturb your sleep Keep your bedroom away from setting diving idols Constructing your bedroom with the shape of rectangle or square is dearly recommended, as it bestows peace and good fortune

Vastu for Bathroom: Similar to other rooms, you must give close attention while you construct your home bathroom. The best location to construct the bathroom is the eastern part of the home. If you never find the right appropriate place to set your bathroom, then you can avail the vastu remedy by placing geyser in the south-east corner.

astu is an important concept that people consider while constructing their living and working place. It is quite obvious that you could never envision the supreme and heavenly energies with our naked vision. But you could sense the effects and influence of those supreme powers in several aspects. World is the biggest gift that is being created by God and everything stays good under the prominence of truth. Similar to every workout, the human life and living is governed by the supreme power of the dwelling position and construction known as vastu. Vastu principles are really important that has to be taken into the consideration, while you construct your house and living area. Here are some of the essential vastu tips for home and office that will really help you to make a peaceful living! Construct your house in such way it admits bright light into the main doorway It is really advisable to allow 5 doors of a maximum opening Setting television in the bedroom area is not recommended Keep the plants and water sport far from your bedroom Never split bed sheet and bed mattresses Set your house furniture in the form of circle, square, or as octagon Keep the corners bright It is good to fix an image of bright sun in the southern wall of the living area Construct your bedroom, where wind must blow from south to west Your house dinning hall must never get exposed to the entrance door of the house Setting a mirror in the kitchen room is not recommended Do not place the mops and brooms in the kitchen It is good to keep the doors of your toilet and bathroom closed most the time It is good to set your windows opened towards out face Growing of pricking plants like cactus in your house is not advisable and recommended It is good to place the fish aquarium in the southeast corner in your living area It is good to stick a happy family photograph or picture inside your living room Growing of high trees such as Bangan, Thorny, and Pipal trees is not good and recommended Ensure that the lift gate is not set in face of the entry main gate of your house Building your house rooms in shape of oval, circle, or triangle is strictly not advisable Your house should never be in disturbed by any obstructive buildings Ensure that your house is good with right air circulation and water source Your latrine seat must be kept facing towards northern south It is good to sit facing the doorway, while you sit in your office It is good to set a mountain wallpaper behind you in your office Never keep a ladder that faces towards west or north, as it makes waste of money Never wear torn clothing or withered flowers as these will prevent the Goddess Lakshmi entering into the home

House planning
An Ideal House can be made on a "GAUMUKHI PLOT". As a house is very important for a person so it should be made very carefully by considering the following points in planning: Ideal location of rooms in a house is given in the diagram below:North

COW

CASH

POOJA

West

DINING

BATHROOM East

HEAVY ITEMS

BEDROOMS KITCHEN

South

Bedroom
While construction a bed - room, directions should be specially chosen. The directions according to which rooms should be constructed are as under: North - West South - West North - East South-East West The room in this direction is suitable for guests and girls. The Chief of the house should have his room in this direction. No bedroom should be situated in this direction. In such situation there is a possibility of increase number of girls in the family No bedroom should be located in this direction. The children do not take interest in studies. There is no sound sleep. People have much anger. Decisions are generally taken hurriedly. There is a possibility of birth of larger number of girls in the family.

Bathroom
It should be in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East. Commode should be South or West facing. Exhausts fan can be fixed on North and East walls. Geysers should be South-East since it is 'Agneya' corner and Geyser is associated with heat.

Toilet
According to Vastu principles, Toilets and Bathroom should be situated separately. These days, it is not possible because of paucity of space. As such, these are built attached with each other within the house. The following points need special attention for such construction.

Never build toilets in the direction of eastern corner or at "Ishan angle". These should be constructed mainly towards South or West. The face should be towards soutrh or West while discharging stool.

Balcony
It should be constructed in the North-East to achieve good health and wealth and if in the houses already constructed, the balcony is in South-West, it should be covered with glass or screens.

Cowshed
It has been scientifically proved that the cow discharges Methane gas. We exhale carbon dioxide, which is harmful. Methane nullifies the pollution of Carbon dioxide. Therefore cows should be kept in the North-West as far as possible.

Children's Room
The children are future of the nation. If the parents are able to give right direction to the children at their tender age then tomorrow they will turn into disciplined citizens. The children's room, too, should be constructed in the North-West corner but the bathroom should be arranged in above noted direction only.

Doors
The doors should be in the North and East. When someone enters through the door, the waves emerging from the doors affect his mind because the magnetic waves always flow around us. Some painting or window should be opposite each door.

Drawing Room
It should be in North-West, South or west direction. In the traditional drawing rooms mattresses, covered with white sheets of cloth are spread in the entire room and round pillows are kept in South and West walls. Similarly, in the modern drawing room, the furniture should be kept in South and West directions. As far as possible the open space should be maximum in North and East direction

Dining Room
In olden days the meals were taken in the kitchen itself but now the dining room has become an integral part of the drawing room. However the dining table should be kept in South-East.

Delivery Room
If the delivery of child is to be made in the house, it should be done in North-West rooms.

Entertainment Room
This is an important place and the suitable directions for it is North-West or South.

Food Storage
The store should be in the kitchen and in the South-East corner.

Garages
It should be in the South-East or North-West corner but load on North and East Walls be kept at the minimum.

General Room
Though, it is sparingly used; yet it should be constructed in the North-West.

Guest Room
It should be in North-West corner.

Kitchen
The kitchen must be situated in fire angle, i.e. in South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone on which food is cooked, is of red colour. North-West South-West North-East This direction is the source of air. Fire and air are combined. As such, the kitchen can also be built in this direction. But while cooking, the face should be towards the East only. This direction is not suitable for kitchen. This direction represents the place of water. Fire and water are not friends. Hence, the kitchen should not be located in this direction. If there is a tank or well in this direction, it is all right or otherwise, as has been experienced, it would curtail peace and mutual love in the family.

Laundry
As the hot water is also used while laundering the clothes, the South-East corner has been considered best for it but the flow of drains should be towards North-East.

Main Switch
The junction of electric cables of the house should be in the South-East corner along with the main switch.

Main Gate
The main gate is dependent upon the direction on which the plot lies. However, Both-East and West directions are considered best for the main gate of the house.

Mezzanine Floor
According to the rules of Vastu-Shastra we have to keep the South-West portion higher. Therefore the mezzanine floor should be constructed in, South or West.

Open Space
In every plot more open space should be kept in North, East and North-East than in South and West.

Portico
It should be in the Borth-East and its height should be less than that of the main roof.

Patient's Rooms
It is best to keep this room in South-West or North-West corner. If the head of the patient is kept in the South, he recovers early.

Place of Worship
This is the place from where good ideas flow. If it is in the North-East and the face of the idol is towards North or East then the property of the house is assured. To gain knowledge, one should offer worship keeping his face Northward and should sit near the northern wall and to gain economic prosperity one should keep one's face towards East and should sit in the Eastern side of the room.

Servant Quarters
These should be in the North-West corner. But load on the north and east walls should be kept at a minimum. This will keep the servants also happy.

Stair Case
According to the principles of Vastu Shastra the staircase can be constructed in any direction except NorthEast. If in some old house, the staircase is in the North-East, then a room should be constructed in South-East to lessen its ill-effects.

Study Room

The North-East corner is best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial.

Safe(Cash)
Petty cash for daily expenses should be kept in the North. Jewelry and other valuables should be kept inside a safe in the South. This adds to prosperity.

Terrace
It should be in the North-East.

Trees
These should not be in North and East but in South and West only.

Verandah
This should be in the East as this is also a form of open space.

Water Tank/Overhead Water-Tank

It is best to keep it in the North-West, but could be kept in West also.

Well & Tube well

Water, too, enjoys great importance in Vastu-Shastra, so it should be in the Eishan Kona or North-East corner which is the most suited direction for it. It has been observed that if a well or tube well was in any other direction, the house owner suffers heavy losses. But when it was closed and the tube well was constructed in the North-East, the owner started earning profits. Given below are the directions and their effects. North East South West North West South-West South-West Center of the House Peace and Happiness Extreme wealth Shortage of female members or miseries. Stomach and sexual troubles among male members. Enemy creates trouble. Disagreement with the son. Fear of death. Causes Heavy monetary losses

Windows

These should be opposite to the doors so that both the positive and negative cycles could be completed. This provides happiness and progress to the family.

Watch & Ward

The guard- room is always constructed by the main gate. Its height should never be more than seven feet.

Weights & Equipment

For these the South-West direction is considered to be the best.

Yoga & Meditation

These should always be done in the open and in the North-East direct.

Chinese people have many things that we dont understand but we still except their superstitions.

Why are you afraid of the number 13? Can you explain why is it so bad? Some people on the contrast love this number and it brings them luck. I think, that meaning of numbers is only our perception of what they are. Lets see what Chinese do if they have bad numbers in their phone number, car numbers, apartment, etc.

Why numbers are divided on good and bad:

1) Yang energy is active and goes for prosperity, future and growth. This is the main reason why odd numbers are said to be better. 2) Chinese think that numbers can improve their life. They dont consider numbers as superstition. And we think that some numbers are very bad and we dont have the reason why we think so, just know that it was always bad, but dont know why. 3) How the number sounds? Cantonese and Western people speak different languages, but we take their meaning for some numbers. Number 4 is death for Cantonese, and for English speaking person it can sound like more.

Numbers are divided:

1) Yin and Yang the well known symbols of balance. Numbers are divided on yin and yang. They should also be balance.

If you have several numbers, then these numbers should be 50/50% yin and yang. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 odd numbers have yang energy. 2, 4, 6, 8 even numbers are yin. 2) Elements 1- water 2, 5, 8 earth 3, 4 wood 6, 7 metal 9 fire

0 is perfection, nothing, harmony and completion.

zero is a good number 1 and 9 are good numbers.

number one is a good and auspicious number Number 1 is unity and number 9 is longevity or enough. These two numbers combine well with other lucky numbers. BUT 9 has the bigger Yang energy comparing to others.

It implies the onset of decline, therefore combination numbers like39, 69 and 89, while they sound good, imply over development. For the same reason 999 is not a good number because it is has too many yang numbers and the only way for it to go is down, because the follow up number is 1000.

1000 means beginning of a new cycle after you tried so long. I am sure that you are not going to starting all over again. In the past, Nine is reserved for the Emperor and ordinary people were not allowed to use number 9. The doors to the imperial palace were all decorated with (99) 81 brass knobs to signify the majesty of the Emperor. We know from history what happened to all Emperors, they get overthrown in the end. So if you have good ego and strong desire for the constant renewal, do not choose 9, 99 or 999. Two is not too bad.

number two is a good number It is the first of the yin numbers. Sound as easy or yi in Cantonese. Place number 2 before lucky numbers, so that it will sound like easy luck. For example the numbers 23, 26, 28 and 29 are good. They sound as easily growing, easily profitable, easily prosperous and easily enough in Cantonese respectively. BUT try to avoid putting number 2 in front of unlucky sounding numbers like 4 (death or dying). The number 24 is considered unlucky, because it sounds the same as easily dying and 2424 is a very bad number.

Three

number three is auspicous Sounds like growth and alive and is a lucky number to have.

Four sounds like death (sie) in Cantonese.

number four is inauspicious in some places

Most Chinese avoid number 4 because of this bad sounding. Number 4 is also pictured like the sun is being obscured by a cloud. Cloudy day is the image of number 4. The Chinese do not like to have a house or a car with the number 4 or a combination like 14 must die, 24 easily dying, 44 dying and dead and 74 surely dead. BUT 4 is considered auspicious when it is used with the 5 or number8. 54 sounds like shall live forever and will not die. 58 sounds the same as sure to prosper. 84 sounds the same as forever prosperous. 104 is also considered unlucky. 13 is the most mystical number that people dont like (although some people adore this number and it brings luck for them). I will open the secret of scary number 13. 13 is concidered unlucky, because when you add 1 + 3 = 4. Sounds again like Death.

Five sounds the same as nothing in Cantonese.

number five is neutral: not bad and not good

The best friend for the number 5 is the unlucky 4, but not the lucky8. 54 sounds like not dying and 58 sounds like not prosperous in Cantonese.

Six is also an auspicious number.

six is an auspicious number

Firstly, because it sounds as profitable or luk in Cantonese. Secondly, 6 is twice 3. 3 is a lucky number primary number since it takes a minimum of 3 points to create a geometrical shape. Twice 3, that is 6 is the beginning of all things. 6 means progress and doubling of everything that you started with.

This is the reason why Chinese like three digit numbers like 326 and666. Seven sounds as for sure (chut) or certainty.

auspisous number seven Best numbers to combine with number 7 are 2 and 8. 72 and 78 sound the same as certainly easy and prosperous for sure respectively in Cantonese. BUT try to avoid putting a 7 before unlucky numbers like 4, 74. They sound like dead for sure.

Eight is considered good number.

eight is a good number It sounds like prosperous or fa in Cantonese.

Number 8 has more YIN energy then others. The Chinese believe that if you are not lucky, the only way for you with number 8 is to go up. Number 8 changes bad luck to good luck. In business, three digit numbers are very popular (328 and 888 ), because they sound the same as thrice prosperous and business will easily prosper. Three digit are preferred, because 3 is a yang number that means liveliness or san in Cantonese.

good number nine

Good Combinations
The numbers that start with 1,2,3,6 and 8 or a combination will always sound lucky. 8, 18, 28, 38, 48, 54, 68, 80, 84, 88, 99, 168 & 108 are all good numbers. You can choose which you like, but try to have he number balanced with yin and yang energies. For example 3388, 1618 and 1328 are all very auspicious, because they have a combination of two yang numbers and two yin numbers. Such combinations are balanced and very lucky to have them in your life.

Dont worry if you have unlucky number!

Cure Number 1.
Paint two red dots near the number.

For example if you have a unlucky 4 or 14 in the number of your house, then just paint it like 4 or 14 with numbers in black and the dots in red. A dot or zero symbolizes nothingness; a pair of them in red will nullify any unluckiness associated with the number. This cure only works if the numbers are written down. For mobile or telephone numbers, you need to actually change the numbers to change your luck.

Cure Number 2.
Good and cheap cure is to draw a circle around your number

Cure Number 3.

If you have time and money, then go to your local store and find one of ceramic door numbers with a circle around the number. Do not be afraid of numbers. Numerology is to serve us, like Feng Shui. Choose a house, a unit and a car that you really like first, then worry about the numbers. Numbers by themselves do not have any power. They work if you believe in their power. If you can change and if you have good numbers in your life, then be happy, but if you dont then just dont mind) There are numerous factors that influence our lives, and we just can guess which of those influence us more)
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Numerology and the Double-Digit Numbers.

The meaning of the double digit numbers 10 through 99 can be found further down the page. However, for an understanding of how the double-digit numbers influence a chart, please read this excerpt first.

The double-digit numbers

So far, we have worked only with single-digit numbers in your chart, with the exception of the Master numbers and the Karmic Debt numbers. Now, let's look at the numbers 10 and up. Every one of the cardinal numbers can be based on several different compound numbers. The 7, for instance, can be based on 16, 25, 34, 43, 52, 61, or 70. (It cannot be based on 79 or 88 except indirectly, because 79 and 88 are 16.) When a 7 is based on 25, it is slightly different from a 7 based

on 34 or 61. For this reason, I have made it a habit to include the double-digit numbers in the chart. I write a 7 based on 25 in this manner: 25/7; and a 7 based on 34 like this: 34/7. Now that you have come this far in the book, your understanding of the meaning of numbers is sufficient to analyze the double-digit numbers. A double-digit number's characteristics are dominated by that of the single digit it represents. First and foremost, it is that cardinal number. The double-digit number highlights certain aspects, and diminishes others, but it never eliminates any aspect completely. You may want to study the double-digit numbers in your personal chart to see if you can gain additional insight or clarity. For example, a 7 based on 25 is not as withdrawn as a 7 based on a 16. A 7 based on 34 is more creative that the 7 based on a 25. The already considerable leadership ability of a 1 is enhanced in the 10. As a rule, numbers that are dividable by 10 strengthen the characteristics of the single-digit number across the board. A 10 is a high octave 1, a 40 is a high octave 4, and a 70 is a high octave 7. Below is a short description of double-digit numbers 10 through 99. As an exercise, you may want to contemplate a few double-digit numbers, then see if you picked the same main points as those described below. To find your double-digit number, take the total of the letters in your chart before you reduce them to a single digit.

The meaning of the double-digit numbers:

10

It enhances all the qualities of the 1. It is a powerful leader, sharply focused ,and streamlined for

success. It can be ruthless in the pursuit of its goals. It can become a dominating tyrant. 11 See "The Master Numbers." Highly intuitive, even psychic, this Master number is a channel between the sub-conscious and the conscious mind. Highly charged. Can be neurotic. 12 It is highly creative, individualistic, and unconventional. It represents the interests of the self

versus those of the group. 13 See "The Karmic Debt Numbers." Hard work and slow progress, this Karmic Debt number is

difficult but rewarding when enough effort is applied. Grounded and down-to-earth. Reliable, trustworthy, but sometimes rigid and lacking a sense of humor. 14 See "The Karmic Debt Numbers." A wild streak. Need for change and adventure can destroy carefully planned progress. Lack of focus and commitment. This Karmic Debt number can get you in trouble. Guard against self-indulgence. 15 It is loving, forgiving, and extremely tolerant. It is responsible, successful, dynamic, and strong. It represents travel, adventure, and experimentation. This number can bring self-indulgence.

16

See "The Karmic Debt Numbers." Difficult, especially during the early part of life. Great potential

for spiritual growth and self-knowledge. This Karmic Debt numbers reflects "The Fallen Tower" in Tarot. Can be self-destructive. 17 It is spiritual growth, faith, and balance. It is also wealth or bankruptcy. It is an inner struggle to

remain true to spiritual and moral values. 18 It is involved with business on an international scale, and it is a discordance between idealism and selfishness. There is a lack of conscious spiritual effort. 19 See "The Karmic Debt Numbers." Strong and individualistic. Self-reliant and confident, this Karmic Debt number can bring loneliness and alienation. Leadership. Sometimes bullish. 20 It is overly sensitive, intuitive, and vulnerable to criticism. It has emotional problems. It can

show weakness and cowardice in the face of challenges. 21 22 It is similar to 12, but much more intuitive. It tends to procrastinate. See "The Master Numbers." The Master Builder; this Master number is demanding and

obsessive, it can push you to the edge. Much progress is possible. A need to devote yourself to something larger than life. 23 24 It loves people and is a freedom fighter, a promoter of causes, a quitter, and unrealistic. It counsels and comforts others. It likes music, particularly rhythm. It represents domestic

struggles and divorce. 25 It is spiritual leadership. It likes group endeavors. It can be too serious. It has great difficulty

sharing feelings. 26 It is excellent in business and management. It is a good strategist, a workaholic, and is often disorganized in personal affairs. 27 It is a counselor, a volunteer, and an artist, and is often successful. It represents inheritance. It

is sometimes rigid and narrow-minded. 28 29 30 It is a 10, but with more compassion and tolerance. It is the same as 11. See "The Master Numbers." More serious and less social. It is communication and creativity. It is a high octave 3. It has a great sense of humor, and

while jovial, can be superficial. 31 32 It is more extrovert and fun-loving than other 4s. It is also more creative. It can be unfaithful. See 23. It is more sensitive, and has emotional ups and downs, and is moody.

33

See "The Master Numbers." Its ultimate potential is in teaching. It is called the Christ number. It

comforts others. It represents self-sacrifice and beliefs in Utopia. It is often co-dependent, and is sometimes a compulsive liar. 34 35 It is very intelligent. It is spiritual purity through effort. It shares with others, and is a warrior. It is creative in business. It is an inventor, gadget-designer, or business adviser. It is social, but

does not work well with others. It should freelance. 36 37 It is very creative. It is sometimes a genius. It is also self-conscious, inhibited, and aloof. It is very individualistic, a scholar, a voracious reader, has an excellent imagination, and is often

disorganized. 38 See 11c It is more realistic. It is very intuitive, but will not easily admit that. It often earns in the sale of art or antiques. It has phobias. 39 It likes functional art. It is often in acting and dancing. It has difficulty with rejection and separation. 40 It is a high octave 4. It is extremely organized, systematic, and methodical. It is critical of

others, intolerant, and sometimes prejudicial. 41 See 14. It is capable of directing energies to many different projects successfully. It is selfish, has a lack of humor, and is sometimes criminal. 42 See 24. It has political aspirations. It can be an administrator, often in government institutions. It can be insensitive. 43 See 34. It represents concentration, perfectionism, sometimes frustrations, and feelings of

inferiority. 44 It is an excellent number for business, and it is also good for a military career. It is a visionary and a doer. It has great potential. 45 It is often involved in banking, or international institutions. It struggles to be comfortable with itself. It can be cynical. 46 It represents leadership (see 10), and is often tactless and rude. It is always well prepared and

confident. 47 See 11, "The Master Numbers." There is an inner struggle between practical, down to earth 4, and spiritual 7. Once balance has been achieved, it is a prophet and counselor extraordinaire. 48 It is a visionary and a planner. It is sometimes lost in unrealistic dreams.

49

See 13. It is a caretaker that makes effort for others. It is a problem-solver. It wants to be a

hero and a friend to everyone. 50 It is a high octave 5. It is extremely freedom-loving and versatile. It is open to new ideas, and is willing to take a chance. It sometimes has sexual hang-ups. 51 52 53 See 15. It is more independent and aggressive. See 25. It is more sensitive, intuitive, and creative. See 35. It is more verbal, creative, and business-oriented.

54 See 45. It is less organized and disciplined. It has a difficult time finishing projects. It tends to be a dreamer. It is very idealistic. 55 It is extremely freedom-loving, and likes to travel. It is social, but can also be selfish and lonely. It represents success for anyone in sales. 56 This is a difficult combination that represents extreme sensitivity and the need to balance a

desire for freedom with an equally strong desire to be part of a family. Also see 11, "The Master Numbers." 57 It represents intelligence and inventiveness. It brings wisdom in the later part of life. It is very

creative and unconventional. 58 This number shows a willingness to work hard and is usually successful. It recognizes

opportunities and can make quick decisions. It is somewhat dogmatic and opinionated. 59 It is very persuasive and convincing. It is often found in the charts of successful lawyers and fundraisers. It brings an uncanny ability to be comfortable with people of all walks of life and diverse cultures. 60 61 It is loving, caring, and responsible. It sometimes brings subservience. This is a number that represents difficulties in love relationships. However, the need for family

and friends is strong. It is demanding and secretive; an excellent number for researchers, law officers, and people in the Secret Service. 62 See 26. This number is less sensitive. It is an excellent caretaker. A good number for people

with careers in the medical field. 63 64 65 See 36. It is less outgoing. However, it can be sexually promiscuous. See 46. It is less organized and more creative. See 56. The need to balance freedom and domestic affairs (commitment) is even more

important here. This number sometimes brings a criminal tendency.

66

Generous to a fault, this number brings financial ups and downs. It is extremely loyal and loving.

Often successful in spite of itself. 67 This number merges analytical intelligence and creativity. Inventors and mathematicians often have this number prominent in their chart, often behind a core number. 68 It is good for business. It has a tendency to be insensitive, but it is also very loyal. It has a great

sense of humor. 69 Few numbers are as responsible and self-sacrificing as the number 69. Political activists and

environmentalists often have this number, as do doctors, nurses, and teachers. It is also extremely creative. 70 This is the hermit's number. It is a loner and a seeker of truth who can get caught up in the act

of seeking knowledge to such an extent that it loses touch with the material world. It has high intelligence and originality. It is always eccentric. 71 72 73 See 17. It is less authoritative and is often a loner. See 27. It tends to be an excellent conversationalist and it is usually a voracious reader. See 37. It is independent and likes to work alone. It is demanding in relationships.

74 See 47 and 11, "The Master Numbers." It brings premonitions and intense dreams. This number can bring eating disorders. 75 See 57. It is more analytical and less creative.

76 See 67. This is an excellent number for anyone involved in management or organization. It can turn ideas into reality. Sometimes this number brings dogmatism and religious fanaticism. 77 This is perhaps the most intelligent and inventive of all numbers. It also represents spiritual

wisdom. 78 This number brings struggle between the spiritual and the material. People with this number

prominent in their chart make and lose fortunes. 79 Political and spiritual leaders often have this number. It brings concern for mankind, but it can also be ruthless and self-righteous. 80 This is a good number for business. However, it is found more often among people in top

management and the military, than among entrepreneurs, due to a lack of independence. It is an extravert number. 81 See 18. It is more money-oriented. It often lacks spiritual understanding. Sometimes, this number brings violence.

82

See 28. This is a number that brings strong leadership and courage. It is the survivor. this

number can bring a lack of stability in marriage. Many people with this number prominent in the chart either never get married or get married many times. 83 84 85 86 See 38. It is more business-oriented and less sensitive and vulnerable. See 48. It is more the visionary and less the organizer. See 58. It is more masculine, and it can be bullish. See 68. This number is more self-oriented. It is also somewhat irresponsible and self-indulgent.

87 See 78. This number is somewhat more practical and handles money better, but the struggle between the spiritual and the material is just as intense. 88 This number is full of contradictions. It is excellent for business, but it is not good for relationships. It is insensitive. 89 This number represents the aristocrat and the man or the woman of the world. It brings much

travel. This number can make it difficult for a person to be alone, even for a short period of time. 90 It is self-sacrificing and humble. This number often brings religious fervor, but almost always of a positive and inspiring nature. People with this number in the chart tend to be aloof, yet loved and respected by many. 91 This is a combination that brings success in career, particularly in the creative fields, but it is

unable to handle money. It is eccentric and opinionated. 92 See 11, "The Master Numbers." This number brings great concern for mankind.

93 See 39. It is creative, particularly in architecture and landscaping. It has difficulty with commitment. 94 95 See 49. It is the practical humanitarian. It is not comfortable with travel, and dislikes changes. See 59. It is the humanitarian, but is impractical, a dreamer. It loves travel and change.

96 See 69. Its self-sacrificing and loving nature is more focused on family, friends, and the community. 97 See 79. It is more sensitive. It is a quiet worker and loves to read.

98 See 89. It is an idealist, but comes across as indifferent. It has a hard time showing emotions. A person with this number prominent in his or her chart is not easily understood by others. 99 It represents artistic genius. A person with this number is often misunderstood, and is frequently

the victim of gossip. It can bring jealousy and possessiveness to relationships.

Useful Vaastu Tips

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Allow a bright light on the main door. Avoid keeping any water feature or plants in the bed room. Brighten the corners. Place a picture of bright sunrise on southern wall in living room. Never put mirror in kitchen. Do not keep prickly cactus, plants in the house. Place an aquarium in the south-east corner in living room. In the office, sit facing the door. Hang a picture of mountains behind you in the office. In a place of worship in the house it is necessary to have open atmosphere. Use marble in the worship room. Take care that there is enough light and air. Latrine should not be near worship room. Keep cleanliness and always light incense sticks.

Vaastu Tips for Factory Tips for Factory 1. The shape of the land, roads, uninterrupted availability of water and electric power etc. should be kept in mind. 2. According to `Vaastu Shastra` the main gate of factory should be kept in the East, North or North-East of the plot. All other doors can be kept in North-East, East, North or NorthWest. 3. The guardroom of the factory should be in North-West of the Northern gate and to the South-East of Eastern gate. 4. There must be open space in the North- East. The land of the factory should be elevated in South-West. 5. The store of the factory should be in the South-West. 6. The North-West corner should be used for car-parking. 7. The administrative block should either be in the North or in the East.

Vaastu Tips for office 1. Tips for office1. Money and valuables should be kept in an Almirah or safe facing north.

2. If north is blocked it can be cured with the help of regulators. 3. A boring or tube well in south is very harmful for finance. 4. A pit or under ground tank in south is also very harmful for finance. 5. Certain pictures of god goddess and proper placement of mirrors brings financial gains in the house. 6. Water flowing from north to east is very good. 7. A water fountain in the north east part of the house or factory is very good. 8. An aquarium with 9 gold fish and one black fish, in the north east corner/portion of the house or factory is very good.

Vaastu Tips for Home / Flat Tips for Home The architecture of our homes can damage our health, the air we breathe and the water we drink, without our even being aware of it. We all care about our homes and spend time, effort and money, trying to make them more comfortable. Similarly, at the places where we work, environmental stresses contribute to overall load, preventing us to reach our full potential. Resisting these external forces becomes more important for growth and development. NorthWest - The room in this direction is suitable for guests and girls. South-West - The Chief of the house should have his room in this direction. North-East - No bedroom should be situated in this direction. In such situation there is a possibility of increase number of girls in the family. South-East - No bedroom should be located in this direction. The children do not take interest in studies. There is no sound sleep. People have much anger. Decisions are generally taken hurriedly. Your Prayer Room - Room for prayer and meditation is recommended to be in the northeast corner of the house. Deity or image of god should not face the south direction. Ideal positions are such that you face east or west while praying. . Bathroom - Bathroom should constructed in the West and South directions and the flow of its drains should be towards North-East. Toilet - Toilet should be constructed mainly towards South or West. Never build toilets in the direction of eastern corner ant the face should be towards south or West while discharging stool. Bed Room - According to Vaastu, the master bedrooms should be in the South-West corner

of the house. If the house has more than one floor then, then it should be on the top most floor.The ceiling should be in level, this makes the energy of the room uniform, which in turn gives one a steady state of mind. Children s room should be in the north west or west side. To have a better concentration they should have a separate study close to their bedrooms. Children`s Room - The children`s room, should be constructed in the North-West corner. Drawing Room - It should be in North-West, South or west direction. The furniture should be kept in South and West directions. Open space should be maximum in North and East directions. Dining Room - The dining room should be constructed in South-East. The dining room and kitchen should be on the same floor and it should be adjacent to the kitchen from the left. The entrance to the dining room and the main door should not be facing each other. The dining table should be square of rectangular in shape and should not be attached or folding against the wall. General Room -Though, it is sparingly used; yet it should be constructed in the North-West. Guest Room - It should be in North-West corner. Kitchen -The kitchen must be situated in fire angle, i.e. in South-East. The face of the cook should be towards the East. The water tap in kitchen should be in the North-East direction. It is better if the stone on which food is cooked, is of red colour. Study Room - The North-East,North-West,North,West,East corners are best for a study room. If the study room and place of worship room are adjacent then it is considered most beneficial. These directions attract the positive effects of Mercury increasing brain power, Jupiter increasing wisdom, Sun increasing ambition and Venus helps in bringing about creativity in new thoughts and ideas. Store Room- If essential then the store room should be constructed in the southern part of the building, other wise grain and other provisions can be stored in the kitchen or in other rooms and cupboards. Things should not be stored in diwans and box beds because it effects the magnetic environment of the self and the room causing sleeping disorders. Height of Rooms - According to Vaastu shastra, the rooms in the northern part of the house should be larger than the rooms in the southern side by 6-9 inches, and lower by 1-3 inches. Height of rooms should ideally be, 12- 14 feet. Doors/Windows As far as doors are concerned, the main door should be larger than the inner doors and all doors should open towards the walls. All windows should be at least 3 feet 6 above ground level, and should be at the same level from the top. Window openings should be on the northern and eastern sides of the buildings Waste Storage- Daily wastes from the kitchen should be kept covered in the south- west corner of the kitchen. Water-Tank- It is best to keep it in the North-West, but could be kept in West also. Doors - The doors should be in the North and East. When someone enters, the waves emerging from the doors affect his / her mind because the magnetic waves always flow around us.

Do It Yourself Vastu Evaluation Test for your house

Know your Vastu Shastra Home Test | Evaluation :

If you want to know how is your house according to vastu shastra, test here you can get some sort of small tips to get vaastu shastra power of your house. We have given some marks to the some directions, first observe the marks for the rooms and their directions and like wise slowly get down and observe the optimization of your house with this marks list, then you can have some idea on your house, that whether your house is according to vaastu shastra or not.

HOW TO ALLOCATE THE MARKS? Take each chart. You determine the marks of your house based on each point given in the chart frankly and without bias. Put the marks for each and every chart. Then add ala the marks. The total marks decide the FORTUNE of the house! If your present house gets more than 60 marks, then you can continue to stay there. If it is less, you should vacate or change the house immediately. If you have more than 75 marks, it is a very fortunate and a lucky house! You are assured of continued development through the house. So kindly study the tables twice or thrice and understand them well. If you want to shift to another house, then also you should evaluate the marks in the same manner. If you want to purchase a constructed house or apartment, there also you could determine the mark to the proposed house or flat according to those tables. If the marks are more than 60, then you can purchase it without least hesitation or occupy the house as a tenant. If it is less than 50 marks, you should not purchase or take lease of the house! Ill-luck and troubles are expected from that house!
These tables will give you courage and confidence to decide the fate of a house / flat. You can understand whether the house is having LUCK or ILL-Luck in a systematic manner.

No. Description of the house

Total marks 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Location of the Kitchen Location of the master Bedroom Location of the bore well / underground tanks Location of Toilet and Bath room Flooring level of the house Location of the house with reference to the plot Location of Hall and Drawing Room

8 9 10 11

Bed room for children guests Location of the garage and workers quarters Location of main gate and main door

8 8 8

External factors deciding the fortune of the house Total Marks

20 100

Table No. 1 Location of the Kitchen Direction of kitchen Marks awarded South-east North-west East West South North South-West North-East

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Table No. 2 Location of Master Bedroom Direction of Bedroom Marks awarded South-west South West North-west North East

8 7 6 5 4 3

south-east North-east

2 1

Table No. 3 Location of bore well/underground tanks Direction of bore well/ tank Marks awarded North-east East North North-west West South South-east South-west / Centre

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Table No. 4 Location of Toilet and Bathroom Direction of Toilet/Bathroom Marks awarded South-East North- West South

8 7 6

West North East South-west North-east

5 4 3 2 1

Table No. 5 Flooring level of the house Direction North-east side down South-west side up North-east side down South side up East side down West side up All sides are at same level

Marks awarded 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

South-west side is up and elevated than all other sides

North-west side is up and Elevated than all other sides Depression in the South-west/ South-east North-east side is up South-west side is down

Down - Depression or Lower level Up - Elevated or higher level Table No.6 Position of the House with reference to the plot.

Direction South-west South West North-west South-east North East North-east

Marks awarded 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Table No.7 Location of the Hall and Drawing Room Direction North - East North East South-east North-west West

Marks awarded 8 7 6 5 4 3

South South-west

2 1

Table No.8 Bedroom for children and Guests Direction North-west West South North-east South - East North East South-west

Marks awarded 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Table No. 9 Location of the Garage and Workers Quarters Direction North-west South-east West

Marks awarded 8 7 6

South East North South - west North-east

5 4 3 2 1

Table No.10 Location of the Main Door or Main Gate Direction North-east East North West South North-west South-east South-west

Marks awarded 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Table No. 11 External Factors influencing the fortunes of the house SI.No.

Particulars

Marks

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

The size of the building either Rectangle of Square The house has positive or good schools

3 3 3 3 3 3 2 20

The building has roads on the North or East side or on all the sides
The building is elevated than the road

Compound wall is provided around the house The main door is not afflicted by opposite trees, poles, or wells etc., The plot where the house is located is in a rectangular or square shape
Total

If the external factors are otherwise, then deduct the marks (Negative marks to be given) accordingly. Then arrive at the final marks for evaluation of the house. Suppose if the main door is against a big tree/pole, then 3 marks to be deducted in the total of 80, since it will reduce the luck of the house and so on. The maximum marks awarded is 100. The tables are carefully designed to cover the internal and external factors which decide the FORETUNE of the houses / buildings. You should allocate the marks to your present house, proposed house (or flats) and total the marks that are allotted. Now you can easily determine the fortune of the house by yourselves as follows: SI.No. 1 2 3 Marks obtained 91-100 71-90 51-70 Fortunes of the building/house Excellent one. You can flourish well by continuing or purchasing the house. Good one. This will also bring you fortunes. You can continue or purchase the home without hesitation. Moderate house. You should improve the marks by altering the house as per vaastu. You may continue or purchase the house after the rectification. Run away from the house. The fate is awaiting there to pull you down. This house should not be considered even as an alternative dwelling arrangement even for a shorter time. The ill-luck of the house will spoil all your fortunes and ideas. Misery is imminent.

Below 50

Vastu Directions
In Vastu shastra directions are the very most important subject. Without knowing the directions we cannot find out the mistake as per vaastu shastra at the premises. Directions are nothing but heart of a human body. Heart is most important to a human body, like wise directions also important to the vastu shastra. How to find out the directions, its very simple.

Stand before Sun, that is the East, i.,e you are viewing east direction, our back side is West, our left hand side is North and our right hand side is South. Here you may got one doubt, at some places we cannot see the sun because of clouds then how to find out the directions, yes you are almost right, and your doubt is very valuable, at this moment we must have compass, compass is like this way.,

the below is the compass, from this instrument we can easily find out directions at morning and night also, at any season we can easily find out the directions. For more information on compass, click here Have you seen this above compass, its very useful for finding the directions. Here see this below picture, how the compass is rotating. For more information on compass, click here The above compass is rotating, this is for your information only, please see the below moving flash file, so that you can easily find out the directions. Sun is raising that is East Direction,a man is standing in front of the sun, the left side of the man is North Direction and right side of the man is South Direction, man back side is West Direction. This flash file helps you how to know the directions. For more information on compass, click here

The above flash sun raising picture is only for your information about directions. As you already know that we have four directions and each direction has its own specific significance. Different planets are attributed to different directions and since each planet has its distinctive colour thus each direction also gets its auspicious colour. North direction - Green East direction - White South direction - Red West direction - Blue. See this below picture to know about directions and auxiliary directions.

Observe some numbers in the above map...45, 90, 135, 180 etc means "degrees". Now we will know some thing about directions and its lords etc. Vaasthu Couplet: Vaastu offers not only wealth on earth, but also bliss in the celestial world

The meeting of two directions is called as "Junction", "Corners" or "Meeting Points", generally people called it as 'Corners'. A corner or a junction is more powerful than any direction. The corner has mixed forces of two directions. Hence the corners should be properly planned during construction of your beloved properties for better results. Similarly every house has got the same eight directions, but their effect differ, depending upon their usages and managements. If every direction is perfectly used and maintained according to the rules of Vasthu, the house safeguards the resident, like a mother who secures her child. If we done opposite for direction rules then the residence will become hell ( Devils den ). You please to understand the hidden meaning of it., the effect of directions depends upon on how the person is utilizing them. For Example take one northeast (eshan) corner, if at one house northeast corner is in good position according to vaastu shastra he will enjoy prosperity, richness, successful life. If the northeast corner is closed, or it disturbed we cannot think about his position, he will loose every thing or he may be loosed ( disappears ), not knowing the truth behind the Vastu many people are inviting troubles and tensions, unnecessarily. There is certain impact of Vaastu on human existence and this is a totally fact and proved one. By knowing certain principles of vastu man lives and tastes the richness of happy. Vastu shastra is a mighty ocean. The importance of orientation of a building is not only for saving energy but also to have a better house design, which not only gives comfortable living but also gives good health, prosperity and wealth to the house owners/occupiers and these families. There lies a co-relation between the rotational scenario of the planets and the house design and their different directions with respect of NORTH. The building of any type and its construction meets the purpose if proper orientation has been given using suitable local building material. It increases not only its life span but also improves the condition of occupants. There are instances where buildings are not planned according to required local orientation were lost or deteriorated much faster then the buildings having built with proper studies of orientation. The proper orientation means the proper knowledge of all the eight directions. It is a common knowledge that the direction from where the Sun arises is known as east and where it sets as West and when one faces the East direction, towards one's left is north and towards one's right is south. The corner where two directions meet obviously is more significant since it combines the forces emanating from both the directions. SO in all there are eight directions, North, Northeast, East, Eastsouth, South, Southwest, West, Westnorth. Every direction has its own significance and has its own construction. The basic rules of vaastu Shastra are based on these eight directions.

Please observe the side moving flash file, in this picture one's house or plot is appearing, here East is above side and North is at left side. In between i.e. the corner of the East and North directions is called Eshan Corner or Ishan or Northeast Direction, in other words the junction in between east and north is called Eshan corner. This Eshan corner place is most important at Vaastu shastra. This Eshan blesses inmates, development in their respective fields. So every house owner has to take care on Eshan corner, Eshan should not loss. If so the entire family development system will spoils. If

Eshan rises at ones house we can clearly observes improvement in his day to day life. If you feels that Eshan has any defects at your house, then immediately get suggestion from one experienced vastu expert.

Observe this Agneya Corner flash picture, its called as Agneya or southeast corner., here Agneya starts from next to east and towards south as shown with red line is moving from east to Agneya. This portion is called East Agneya, its very dangerous. There is another one South Agneya., this south Agneya starts from next to south towards Agneya Corner, its also shown with one second red mark line, moving from south to Agneya, this is called as South Agneya. Most of the people suffers with this Agneya Dhoshas, if we correct Dhoshas at these places most of the problems will solve,. Agneya corner problems, except death everything has to be done to inmates. Cheated by others, Money loss, tensions, quarrels at home or with outsiders, unnecessary headaches from others, court cases, fire accidents, accidents, thefts, self pity, womanizing , drinking, angriness , untimely decisions, playing cards, bad habits, smoking etc., If we left Agneya Dhoshas, later it will show what its power. Be care of Agneya as its a severe impact on human.

Observe this Nairuthi Corner flash picture, its called as Nairuthi, Nirruthi, Rakshasa Moola or southwest corner., here Nairuthi starts from after South to Nairuthi as shown with Yellow line is moving from South to Nairuthi. This portion is called South Nairuthi. There is another Nairuthi is also there, that is West Nairuthi., this west Nairuthi starts from after west to Nairuthi Corner, and this is also shown with one second lighted green mix blue mark line, moving from West to Nairuthi, this is called as West Nairuthi or Southwest Nairuthi towards West. If Nairuthi disturbs, death may occurs, severe health problems, always health troubles unexpected losses, this Nairuthi is more powerful than the other directions , it brings good or bad results immediately to the occupants. If Nairuthi is strong enemies are destroys instantly. Nairuthi is highly tempered. Always bold results good or bad.Nairuthi character if greediness, stubbornness, domination, cruelty etc. we should more cautious while handling this direction.

Observe this Vayavya Corner flash, its called as Vayavya or Northwest corner., here Vayavya starts from after North to Vayavya as shown with Red line is moving from North to Vayavya. This portion is called Northvayavya. Another Vayavya is there it starts from next to west towards Vayavya corner it also shows with red mark. This direction is more vital and important to all. This direction is capable of making a man Rich o

TUESDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2010

CHOOSE YOUR HOUSE NUMBER!

0 DIGG I FOUND THESE HOUSE NUMBERS AT THIS OLD HOUSE. WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PICK FOR YOUR HOUSE? 1. WROUGHT IRON. A METAL GRAPE VINE WITH HAMMERED IRON NUMBERS ADDS A SOFT TOUCH WHEN SET AGAINST A RUGGED STONE HOUSE:

2. FOUND OBJECT. BRASS NUMBERS MOUNTED ON AN ANTIQUE WOODEN MOLD CREATE A ONE-OF-A-KIND HOUSE MARKER:

3. TRADITIONAL PLACARD. AN ARCHED BLACK PLATE WITH BRASS NUMBERS LOOMS LARGE WITHOUT OVERWHELMING:

4. STAINED GLASS. NUMBERS INCORPORATED INTO A DECORATIVE ART-GLASS TRANSOM DRESS UP A 19TH-CENTURY DOOR SURROUND:

5. FADE-RESISTANT SUNFLOWERS FRAME EASY-TO-READ ART NOUVEAU-STYLE TILES IN THIS HIGH-FIRED CERAMIC ADDRESS PLAQUE:

6. SPANISH REVIVAL. HAND-PAINTED FLOURISHES IN YELLOW AND BLUE GIVE THESE CERAMIC TILES A MEDITERRANEAN ACCENT:

7. A CARVED AND GILDED WOODEN PLAQUE STATES ITS CASE ELEGANTLY, WITHOUT FUSS OR FANFARE:

8. FEMININE SCROLLS GIVE THESE RAISED BRASS NUMERALS AN ADDED DIMENSION:

THE ONE WE HAVE AT HOME IN ARGENTINA IS SOMETHING LIKE #6. WE BOUGHT THEM IN THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF GUANAJUATO IN MEXICO.

Vastu Tips
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1. Your head should be towards the east or south while sleeping. 2. The rooms in the south should never have ceiling low as compared to ceilding of the rooms in east and north side. 3. Shoes and slippers should not be scattered all over the house, as this leads to feud. 4. Don't keep dirty clothes with the washed clothes. 5. One should never sleep under exposed beam as it brings ill fortune. 6. Don't a keep jug or jar of water near the telephone. The electric rays produced

from telephone leave bad effect on the water. Your face should be towards the east while cooking food. The cupboard containing food articles should be towards your right. 7. The ceiling of the poojaroom should be lower than the ceiling of all the other rooms in the house. 8. There should be no noise while opening the doors and windows especially the entrance door from hinges etc.To remove the noise keep the hinges well oiled. 9. A picture of Lord Ganesha and Saraswati is good in study room. 10.Place vegetables in a dish after cutting them. If they are kept on floor their nourishing substance will be adsorbed by the floor. 11.The house should always be kept need and clean and all the wastage etc., should be dumped or stored in west of the house. 12.To prevent the house from evil-eyes, seven green chillies and lemon should be hung at the main entrance of the house, shop etc. 13.Change the bed-sheets during day time. 14.Comb and other beauty aids should be kept neatly at the right place. 15.A cut-out in the roof should be provided in the northeast to ensure proper ventilation of the house. This factor works as a natural air-conditioner for the house. 16.There should be a separate towel for every member of the family and for guests. 17.One should never provide three doors on a single wall, especially in the front of the house. 18.One should never construct circular stairs in the house. 19.It is very auspicious to view rising sun after taking bath in the morning. 20.A blue bedsheet should never be used inthe house. 21.One should always wear neat and clean clothes while working. 22.All the things should be properly placed and well organized in the house, to

ensure good luck. 23.Keep cash and jewelry in the safe or locker which opens in the north.

Brahmasthana - Definition and Importance

The Brahmasthana (central portion of the plot) is an important factor to be reckoned while constructing a building, be it an office or a house. The Brahmasthana is the region around the navel (Nabhi) of the Vastu Purusha (site deity). The energy lines running through the center of the plot are also equally important. Much care should be taken in building a structure, so that these lines are not disturbed. Vastu recomends that the Brahmasthana of the building should always be left empty. The center of the building is selected as an intersent of two diagonal lines from the four corners of the plot; and the same is done with all the interior rooms. No pillars and no rooms should be contructed at this place, and no heavy furniture should be kept in the centre of any room. Only carpets, rugs etc. can be kept at this place.

Vastu For Selection of Paint Colors

Color has a profound effect on our mood. In clothing , interiors , landscape and even

natural light , a color can change mood from sad to happy, from confusion to intelligence , from fear to confidence. Particular colors have different effects on each individual. Response to a color may be influenced by a number of factors such as the body's need for a specific color , a sad or happy memory associated with a color. In previous decades , certain colors or group of colors dominated every palette . Now in millennium , the stopper is out and uniqueness and personal preferences are really in. There are no absolutes in the world of color. Some colors make you want to get out of your chair , others make you want to nestle down and read. Some colors are articulate and must be listened to. Others are very quiet . Some colors indicate that you have traveled or are well read. Yet others create a desire for closeness , intimacy and love. Following are some of the most typical responses to various color groups. Nurturing Neutrals These colors create a sense of peace and well being. They foster quiet conversation with family and friends and can dispel loneliness. Throughout time , mankind has found a sense of peace and tranquility when in touch with "Mother Earth" . It follows that colors which impart a sense of warmth and serenity come directly from the earth. In addition to the earth colors in the neutral group are colors associated with sea such as sand , shell , coral , pearl , stone , seaweed. GREEN is a color which helps us to adjust to new environments and situations. It will always be found among the 'nurturing neutrals'. The BLUES represented here will range from winter sky to

stream to midnight. The neutrals are somewhat like the furniture while other palettes are more like accents or accessories. Intellectual Colors
These are the sharp , witty and unique colors which convey a message that the owner has traveled , is well read and has something to say. These colors will command respect without being overbearing. This palette also starts with a earthy , warm base. Gray is a color which promotes creativity and will often be found in foundation of an intellectual palette. These grays will be warm and gentle. Some tones of blue suggest communication and trust , so it will naturally be found in the intellectual palette. Navy blues will often find their way in this palette , but its effect is warm and never cold and fragile. Red also appears in this intellectual palette , but the shades will be earthy and complicated burgundy , cranberry.

Playful Colors These colors are exiting and used for a fun providing environment These playful , whimsical palettes create their own kind of music , like the sounds of children playing. There are highs and lows, lights and darks and always movement and activity. Used in active spaces within the home , a 'playful' palette can add energy and vitality. But if overdone , this type of palette becomes irritating and stressful. The foundation of this palette is WHITE . This could be anywhere from vanilla ice cream to snow drift to winter moon. Then comes the bubble gum pink, buttercup, wintergreen, all the berry colors and crayon colors. Many of these colors will be cool, and even in lighter tones there will be brightness and clarity. The bottom line in creating this type of palette is that the colors should suggest a sense of freedom , play and downright fun. Healing Colors

This palette includes the colors which are very refreshing and rejuvenating. Like nurturing colors , 'healing colors' also begin by getting in touch with nature. The first group of colors considered in this palette is GREEN. Because they have the power to help us adjust to new environments , skillful designers use lots of plants and other forms of green . Healing greens may be warm or cool , but not muddy or mysterious like those in the intellectual palette. Healing palettes also take inspirations from warn earth tones. These palettes usually contains contrast as well as a clarity of color that is inspiring. They will include a range of lights and darks but will never be muddy. Romantic Colors Many species including the human beings attempt to attract the opposite sex with colors. RED is the color of sex and lust and is often called the most romantic of colors. It is no accident that red is the chosen symbolic color for the Valentine's Day. In interior design , however , a less intense , softer tone of red is far more conducive to romance than the pure hue. Often referred as PINKS , these colors vary from cool to warm and from light to dark. Pinks have an interesting quality that seems to halt the body's ability to stay angry. PURPLE is another color which is definitively romantic because of its passionate , unpredictable and quixotic characteristics. Paler , less intense tones of ORANGE such as apricot and peach are often included in the romantic palette , suggesting purity and innocence. BLUES in the romantic palette will be cool and inspired by water. Personal Style

There are no trends in color as important as personal style. Today , most designers draw from many historical periods as well as contemporary influences and mix them together to create unique personal spaces. The most effective color palettes reflect and enhance the interests , collections and activities of the people who live there as well as architectural features. The effects of color on mood will vary from individual to individual. Color schemes have emotional messages too. An awareness of the emotions generated by different colors is helpful in planning personal palettes that will be pleasant to live with , but it must be understood that this information is not absolute. Subtle changes in tone can increase or decrease the emotions evoked by a particular color , allowing it to be included in many diverse palettes.

Doors and Windows

Entrance Door To the House

The entrance door should also be taken in consideration while the application of Vastu to your house. Entrance door should be in North, East or North East of the house. The entrance door size should always be larger than the other doors of the house.
Number of Entrances Many houses may have more than one entrance on the frontage. Some rules however, have to be followed for providing these doors. If there is only one main entrance door to the house then more wealth is expected over other factors. If there are two doors in the entrance then a comfortable life for the inmates can be expected. If there ar three doors than it is harmful to the residents. If more than three doors are provided as main entrance than it causes many problems. Placement of Main Entrance Doors One Door If only one entrance s provided to the house it should be placed in east or north for the

best results. Doors in the west and south are not good/allowed, but these directions can be used for a entrance in commercial establishments. Two Doors If a house has two doors than they can be in the following combinations: East in combination with north and west. West with north and East is allowed. South and West Doors are not allowed. South and East Doors are not allowed. Three Doors Three doors excluding the east is inauspicious. Three doors excluding south is auspicious. Three Doors excluding north is inauspicious. Three doors excluding west is auspicious. Four Doors If the house is aligned to the magnetic orientation than keeping the door in all the 4 directions is very auspicious. Inner Doors Height of the doors should be at least 7'-0", and with of the door should be at least 3'-6". Number of Doors

The number of doors within the house should be even in count, but not ten or multiples of eight. There are several rules to be noted before counting all ten doors within the house. the main gate or the doors in the outhouse are not counted with doors in the house. It is to be noted than two flanged doors are counted as one door. Entrance may without doors but if they are covered overhead to form a enclosed passage, than they are counted as doors. Doors to partitions within the house which do not touch the ceiling are not counted as doors. Following is the explanation of number of doors in the house and their effect: 2 Doors Auspicious 3 Doors Cause Enmity 4 Doors Cause Extended Life 5 Doors Dieses 6 Doors Good Child Bearing 7 Doors Death 8 Doors Growth of Wealth 9 Doors Des ease

10 Doors Robbery 11 Doors Destruction of the good 12 Doors Growth of business 13 Doors Lowers the man's life span 14 Doors Increase in Wealth 15 Doors Destruction of the good Designing the Doors Vastu allows decoration and carving on the main entrance and other doors, but has some rules to be strictly followed for the same: Lakshmi seated on lotus with elephants is good to be used on doors. Traditional guard images can be carved. The gods of wealth emitting coins can be used for decoration. Kul Devta, the family deity can adorn the door. Birds like parrots, peacocks, swans images are good to be used on doors Nature paintings etc. Pictures or Sculptures of war scans etc. are not allowed. One should keep in mind that any god images etc. should not be used on the outer side of the door as it may lead to poverty and other problems. Windows Windows in the house provide us with fresh and light to enjoy our life with. All the windows should be on the exterior walls of the house and not opening within the rooms. All the windows bigger in size should be in the north-east and smaller window should be in the south-west. The number of windows in the house should be in even numbers (when counted in total), and not in the multiples of 10. Sun Shades The slopes of all sunshades constructed above doors and windows should be towards the north-east, so that the rain water must flow from south-west to north-east.

A Guide to Decorating Your Home According To Vastu

Some rules should be followed while considering the decoration of the interiors of

your house. Some rules and tips related to the same are as under:
Shoe Racks: The shoes and footwear should be placed in the south-west portion of the verandah or main hall only, and never in the bedroom. Shoes should never be placed in the north, south-east or east portion of the house. Almirahs: Almirahs should be placed in the southwest of the room. If almirahs with valuables are to be kept, the best place for the same is in the southwest portion of the southwest room in the house. The almirahs with valuables and jewellery should open towards the north or east direction. Beds: The beds should be placed more towards the southwest of the room but never in the southwest corner. One should sleep with head towards the south for sound sleep and better health. Sofa Sets/Sitting: Sofa sets or chairs etc. should be kept in the south and west of the living room. The chairs should be so kept as for he owner of the house, or elder person in the house to face towards south or west direction while sitting. Dining Table: Dining Table can be placed in the north west of the kitchen. The owners or elder person in the house should face towards the north or east while the guest should face south or west while eating. Study Table: A study table can be placed in the southwest of the room and the person should face towards north or east while studying. Mirrors: Mirrors should only be fixed on the north and east walls. No mirrors should be place/installed in study rooms and opposite to beds in the bedrooms. Home Appliances: Heating appliances must be placed in the southeast of the room. Fridge should be placed in the northwest portion of the room. Television sets should never be placed in the southeast of the rooms. Paint Colours: The kind of paint colours used in the house greatly effects the mood and general nature of the inmates. The psychology of the man can be disturbed is wrong type of colours are used. In entrance of the house, avoid red, black and gray colours, while using white, light blue and dark green colours are good. Plants Within The House: According to Vastu, cactus or related plants should never be kept in the house. Plants with red flowers and bonsai of the trees are not allowed in the house. Avoid plants in the northeast corner of the house. Avoid pots along the north and east walls of the house. Paintings and Statues: Vastu doesn't allow to use northeast corner of the house to hang paintings or any other thing, so as to keep the northeast clean and light. Paintings with scary marks and evil things should be avoided. Paintings depicting scenes of Ramayana and Mahabharata should be avoided; however, Vastu allows the use of other puranic paintings. Paintings of nude should be avoided. Paintings showing violence and abstract paintings with clashing colours should be avoided. Avoid keeping statues of gods in bedrooms. Vastu suggest paintings of nature scenes, prayer, and temples for good health and better living. Avoid keeping heavy statues in the northeast corner of the room. Never keep any stuffed animals in the house. Fountains and Fish Tanks: Never keep fountains and fish tanks in bedroom and study.

Lighting
Lighting According To Vastu

There are three basic types of lighting which are categorized according to the intensity of the light used. 1. General lighting - It supplies an overall illumination in the area. 2. Task lighting - It supplies the required illumination for specific tasks such as reading , painting etc. It directs strong local illumination without high general illumination as required for activities carried in a particular area. 3. Accent lighting - It offers a decorative element to the area by highlighting the particular objects or features in the area. They are auxiliary to the general lighting and provide an added , and at times , dramatic dimensions to the scheme. Spaces can be provided with one , two or all types of these lightings , depending upon the requirement . With different types of lighting in each room and dimmers to adjust the intensity of light , an ordinary space can be infused with much dramatic look to convey different moods to suit different times of the day. Light can define space , substance and style. Outdoors , with the shifting sun and atmospheric conditions , light and the shadows change the appearance of things natural and man made. But in the indoors, the play of natural and artificial lighting largely determine both function and decoration. Today lighting is considered to be a very important element of decorating scheme. The invention of the incandescent bulb in 1978 revolutionized lighting systems as it allowed light to be easily manipulated. Apart from exploiting natural light by using opaque or transparent glass walls , sky lights , large windows etc. for offices , architect work out the detailed light fittings

which are conducive for a work environment . In homes , a careful selection of lights extends and enhances the aesthetics of interiors. Similarly for hotels , showrooms , museums , gardens , water bodies , individual lighting requirements are worked out. Artificial light falling from various angles and heights on different surfaces guide us to perceive various features and dimensions while creating a specific mood. With technological developments and the stress on precision lighting , a variety of lighting fixtures are readily available with options which offer manifold possibilities in terms of effect. The choice of fitting according to the room , gets very difficult , one gets puzzled off as there are so many varieties in lights like the table lamps , spot lights , clamp lights , recessed / surface mounted lights , uplighters , halogens , incandescent bulb , pendants , fluorescent fixtures and lots of others. Once the basic idea of the space , mood , interior design , highlighting , function of work have been specified , one can then consider the basic types of lighting. Initially only the planned positions of lights need to be decided. Later , the selection of bulbs and the exact effect can be created. One should always keep in mind some of the basic rules while designing the light. Every activity that takes place in the interior must have lights of the right kind , intensity and the right direction. The eye prefers even lighting with the minimum of contrast between the brightness of the room surfaces and the lighting fixtures. The eye works best when the work surface is more brightly lit then the surroundings. The eye is stimulated by the contrast of tone and sparkle. When room lighting change , color changes or disappear , thus objects become

more or less important in the room. BATHROOM LIGHTNING Planning and designing is a tedious job. Today's bathroom wears a well dressed look , its design recognizing people's needs to begin and end their day in pleasant surroundings. It is after all an intimate personal place- perhaps the only room in the house where one can be totally private and get much needed peace. For a relatively small room , the bath area can use a no. of different types of lighting. General lighting is essential in a compact bath , a central ceiling may suffice. Medium size and large size baths and especially those with sectioned areas for tub , shower and toilet will require several overhead fixtures. The lights are general , recessed into the ceilings or those over a tub or a shower must be watertight and vapour proof . A minimum of 100W incandescent or 60W fluorescent lamp is sufficient. The most critical lighting in a bath centers around the mirror area , this is the basic for good grooming. For shaving , make up applications hair care , light should be soft and diffused without glare or shadow. Avoid lighting the mirror itself rather light of the person looking into the mirror . The most efficient to light up a person's face is to use three fixtures , one on either side of the mirror and one overhead. Side fixtures should be mounted 30" - 36" apart on the wall and install about 60" above the floor. Incandescent fixtures should have a minimum of 75W bulb and fluorescent tubes on either side of 20W and one tube of 30W or two tubes of 15W overhead. Additional bath lighting for specific purposes may include plant lights to take the advantage of bath humidity for growing the flowers and ferns. READING ROOM

The study is the most important room for the intellectuals , for students as this is the room where one builds his carrer. In the reading room , one should plan the lights very carefully as the intensity affects a lot on the eyes thus on the health. In a study , the priority is to provide adequate illumination for reading and writing. For maximum pleasure of reading and for easier concentration , reading lamps must have a proper quality and quantity of illumination and be placed so that the light falls comfortably on the open page. The complete room may be lit with powerful uplighters , downlighters , or the general lighting may be reduced to be supplemented with task lights as required . For the study it is necessary that task lights be supported with general illumination even if it is of low intensity to avoid eye strain. Care should be taken where computers are placed , the task light should not produce glare or reflections on the screen. Task lights for writing should be positioned so as to avoid both glare and shadow. If floor lamps are used as reading lights , then it should be 40"-49" from the floor to the bottom edge of the shade. The shade should be moderately illuminous to softly diffuse the light and eliminate glare , thus open top shades are preferred.

BEDROOM The bedroom is a place where one can be totally oneself. It is the room where we spend the maximum amount of time - to sleep , relax and unwind , after a long tiring day and rejuvenate oneself for the tomorrow. The lighting should be a soothing general illumination . If want to highlight some paintings or photographs , one can go for a task lighting in this area. Uplighters look very beautiful , dimmers can be very useful to play with the intensity of the light as per mood. Lights should be planned in such a way that it must create a light , romantic ,

relaxing environment. Table lamps or hanging lamp shades provides the room a very aesthetic look. SWIMMING POOL / FOUNTAINS Water presents a challenging and rewarding medium for lighting . Swimming pools , fountains , waterfalls magically come to life with lighting effects at night. For effective swimming pool lighting , the lights are generally set below the water level , into the sides of the pool. This should be done while the construction of the pool so as to keep the wiring away from water. The lights should be placed to shimmer down the deep end of the pool. Fountains are effectively lit by submerged narrow beam sources set near the base of each jet or falling on the flowing water casting a color and sparkle on it. Waterfall comes to life when lit from behind. GARDEN Garden is a place where man interacts and is near to the mother nature even at the time when we are on the verge of destroying it. Lighting should be planned according to desired landscape lighting effects as well as providing adequate light for walking , security etc. All lights , wiring and metal work should be able to resist weather conditions for a prolonged period of time like dust , moisture and corrosion. The lighting should illuminate select areas , should create striking effects and keeps what is to be concealed in shadows. Thus , the way of lighting drastically changes the way of living and mood of the environment. So one must be very careful while planning the lights and choosing the fixtures as in the end , if worked carelessly , it can result into mis match of everything. MAINTAINING THE LIGHTING SYSTEM The term lighting refers to the useful energy output of a system consisting of light

sources , fixtures to support them in appropriate locations , wiring channels to activate the light sources and the convenient electrical controls. Here are the tips on how to maintain the lighting system in different rooms according to the ambience . LIVING ROOM lighting : The living room is the core of domestic life. People decorate them according to their interest , but the one element that is common to all is the intangible style , which is not dictated by prevailing trends or large amounts of money. Here are some basics how to illuminate it properly. Establish an adequate general illumination level to reduce the accent light , brightness , contrast. Illuminate an entire wall with overhead fixtures to provide background for room furnishings. Feature window areas with the cosmic lighting. Indirect light like that under a pelment or above a cabinet will supply soft uniform illumination. Use dimmers to program lighting moods. Play up with the architectural features like aala , niches , mantles etc. Highlight artwork and plants with individual lighting arrangements. Be sure that the floor , table and hanging fixtures have adequate shades to prevent glare. Plan adequate lighting to handle a variety of family activities like rack for display. Bar area could use incandescent light to play up sparkling glassware. Lighted shelves or fluorescent fixtures under the front edge of bar are effective. DINING ROOM The decor of dining room depends upon the culture of the family. A dining room can change the style of eating. So one should be careful while playing with the lights to make the environment relax and easy. One must keep the visual emphasis off the ceiling and walls and on the dcor of food and guests. Ceiling down lights should fall and focus primarily on dining room table

surface. Candles and fuel lamps in decorative holders can add special touch to any meal. Buffey or service areas and chinaware/silverware/crockery displays deserve special lighting emphasis. KITCHEN Kitchen is a place where a lady spends her maximum time so it should have comfortable and fresh feeling. Today's kitchens are far removed from the dark dingy spaces one saw earlier. General lighting for a kitchen should be well distributed , uniform and as shadow less as possible. Fluorescent fixtures reduce the energy demands without sacrificing illumination. Even if there is window in the kitchen , install down lighting over a sink for cloudy days or nights. Special lighting for key work areas can be installed in the ceiling or in the upper cabinets. Provide light for storage areas in pantry or wall cabinets overhead or shelf mounted brackets will do the job.

CREATING MOOD WITH COLOR Color has a profound effect on our mood. In clothing , interiors , landscape and even natural light , a color can change mood from sad to happy , from confusion to intelligence , from fear to confidence. Particular colors have different effects on each individual . Response to a color may be influenced by a number of factors such as the body's need for a specific color , a sad or happy memory associated with a color. In previous decades , certain colors or group of colors dominated every palette . Now in millenium , the stopper is out and uniqueness and personal preferences are really in.

There are no absolutes in the world of color. Some colors make you want to get out of your chair , others make you want to nestle down and read. Some colors are articulate and must be listened to. Others are very quiet . Some colors indicate that you have travelled or are well read. Yet others create a desire for closeness , intimacy and love. Following are some of the most typical responses to various color groups. NURTURING NEUTRALS : These colors create a sense of peace and well being. They foster quiet conversation with family and friends and can dispel loneliness. Throughout time , mankind has found a sense of peace and tranquility when in touch with " Mother Earth " . It follows that colors which impart a sense of warmth and serenity come directly from the earth. In addition to the earth colors in the neutral group are colors associated with sea such as sand , shell , coral , pearl , stone , seaweed. GREEN is a color which helps us to adjust to new environments and situations. It will always be found among the 'nurturing neutrals'. The BLUES represented here will range from winter sky to stream to midnight. The neutrals are somewhat like the furniture while other palettes are more like accents or accessories. INTELLECTUAL COLORS : These are the sharp , witty and unique colors which convey a message that the owner has travelled , is well read and has something to say. These colors will command respect without being overbearing. This palette also starts with a earthy , warm base. Grey is a color which promotes creativity and will often be found in foundation of an intellectual palette. These greys will be warm and gentle. Some tones of blue suggest

communication and trust , so it will naturally be found in the intellectual palette. Navy blues will often find their way in this palette , but its effect is warm and never cold and fragile. Red also appears in this intellectual palette , but the shades will be earthy and complicated burgundy , cranburry. PLAYFUL COLORS : These colors are exiting and used for a fun providing environment These playful , whimsical palettes create their own kind of music , like the sounds of children playing. There are highs and lows , lights and darks and always movement and activity. Used in active spaces within the home , a 'playful' palette can add energy and vitality. But if overdone , this type of palette becomes irritating and stressful. The foundation of this palette is WHITE . This could be anywhere from vanilla ice cream to snow drift to winter moon. Then comes the bubble gum pink , buttercup , wintergreen , all the berry colors and crayon colors. Many of these colors will be cool , and even in lighter tones there will be brightness and clarity. The bottom line in creating this type of palette is that the colors should suggest a sense of freedom , play and downright fun. HEALING COLORS : This palette includes the colors which are very refreshing and rejuvenating. Like nurturing colors , 'healing colors' also begin by getting in touch with nature. The first group of colors considered in this palette is GREEN. Because they have the power to help us adjust to new environments , skillful designers use lots of plants and other forms of green . Healing greens may be warm or cool , but not muddy or mysterious

like those in the intellectual palette. Healing palettes also take inspirations from warn earth tones. These palettes usually contains contrast as well as a clarity of color that is inspiring. They will include a range of lights and darks but will never be muddy. ROMANTIC COLORS : Many species including the human beings attempt to attract the opposite sex with colors. RED is the color of sex and lust and is often called the most romantic of colors. It is no accident that red is the chosen symbolic color for the Valentine's Day. In interior design , however , a less intense , softer tone of red is far more conducive to romance than the pure hue. Often referred as PINKS , these colors vary from cool to warm and from light to dark. Pinks have an interesting quality that seems to halt the body's ability to stay angry. PURPLE is another color which is definitively romantic because of its passionate , unpredictable and quixotic characteristics. Paler , less intense tones of ORANGE such as apricot and peach are often included in the romantic palette , suggesting purity and innocence. BLUES in the romantic palette will be cool and inspired by water. PERSONAL STYLE : There are no trends in color as important as personal style. Today , most designers draw from many historical periods as well as contemporary influences and mix them together to create unique personal spaces. The most effective color palettes reflect and enhance the interests , collections and activities of the people who live there as well as architectural features. The effects of color on mood will vary from individual to individual. Color schemes

have emotional messages too. An awareness of the emotions generated by different colors is helpful in planning personal palettes that will be pleasant to live with , but it must be understood that this information is not absolute. Subtle changes in tone can increase or decrease the emotions evoked by a particular color , allowing it to be included in many diverse palettes

Vastu For Living Room

The living room should be in the east (not the southeast corner) or in the north. However, it is more beneficial if the room is in the north. The slope of the flooring in the living room should be towards the east or the north. The furniture, show-cases and other heavy articles inside the room should be placed in the west or south direction. The colour of the walls and the tiles can be white, yellow, blue or green. As far as possible, it should not be red or black. Any fancy chandelier should not be right in the center of the room, but can be slightly towards the west. The objective is that the heavy weight of the chandelier and pull of Centre gravy it do not fall on Brahma' place. Coolers or air-conditioners should be in the west and not in the south-east section. The east-facing and west-facing doors are very auspicious for the living room. As far as possible the television should be in the southeast corner. If it is in the north-west corner, it is viewed for a very long time, thereby wasting a lot of precious time of the resident.

Vastu Tips for Students

Make Better of Your Efforts Let Vastu help you attain better results for your efforts. You might be working hard but not getting results good enough for all the hard work you put yourself through. Vastu is not a magic wand to get you on the top, but it redirects your efforts to the right direction. Following are some of the tips that will help you do just the same: The room to be chosen for study should be in the east ,North or the NorthEast direction of the house. These directions improve the absorption power and increase the knowledge content. Along with that if the door of the room is also in either of these directions , the result turns out to be the best. The study room should have images of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Saraswati. The books in the study chamber should be kept in the South-West , South or West direction and not in the North - East .In addition to that if the north east direction bears heavy weight it shall pressurize the students' mind. Furthermore , if the student studies on the table and chair , the table should not stick to the wall .It should be at least 3 feet away from it . Along with that unnecessary books should not be piled up on the table . Only the books which are needed should be kept on the table. Load of books on the table create unnecessary mental pressure on the mind .The study books should be placed in the cupboard in the cabinet rather than in the open .And if the shutter of the cupboard is kept shut , the flow of energy is constantly maintained. If the learner makes use of the Table lamp then the lamp should be kept in the South-East corner of the desk. Plus if it is a square table then nothing like it. Further the size of the study table should not be too big nor too small. It should be just the size which is comfortable for the working of the student. A big sized

table diminishes the working capacity , whereas the small table gives rise to depression. Moreover , if possible , the walls of the study room should be light orange in color as it is very auspicious and enhances the wishing power as well as supports the speedy progress of mind. Along with that , at the same time of study , the learner should use a pyramid cape as it proves to be extremely beneficial . Not only that it embellishes the remembering power and absorption. The student should ensure that after studying when they go off to sleep , their head is in the South direction . It helps in maintaining the magnetic balance of the body and the earth. And last but not the least, a pendulum watch is a must in each and every study room

Vastu Purusha Introduction..

Introduction and History Once, when Lord Shiva was fighting the demon called Andhaka, his (the Lord's) perspiration dropped on ground. Out of this was born the Vastu Purusha. Being hungry he started devouring everything that came his way. The gods then went to Lord Brahma. He told 45 deities to press his face down in northeast and feet in southwest. Lord Brahma blessed him saying that he will be the deity of all plots and offerings have to be done to him while constructing any building. And in return Vastu Purusha is said to take care of the inmates of the house.

Vastu for Bedroom

The master bedroom should be in the south-west area of the building. This room can be used by father or the eldest son in the family. The central south portion is also recommended for the eldest son. Beds should be placed so as the head of the person should be in south or west direction.The bedroom should not be constructed above porch, car parks and kitchen. The bedroom should never be constructed on four pillars with no construction under the bedroom. The room should not be in the central portion of the building or in the basement; as it

may lead to mental instability in person using such bedrooms. When it somes to the placement of beds, Vastu lays clear rules for the placement of bed in the room. Accoring to Vastu, the beds should never be placed under the joint in roof or under a beam. The beds should always be kept away from the walls. If any cabinets of almirahs are constructed/placed in the bedroom, which contain valuable documents, cash, jewelry etc., it should be in the south-west of the room opening towards north. An attached bathroom to the room can be to the north-west or south-east of the room. Entrance door to the bedroom may have a window opposite to it. If there are more than one floors, the head of the family (elder person) should have a bedroom on the upper floor and in the south-west corner. This room should never be used as a bedroom of young children, or unnecessary quarrels are likely to occur in the house. Southwest corner of the bedroom should never be left empty, always keep heavy things, furniture etc. in this portion in every room as a general rule of Vastu. The southwest side of the house and all the rooms inside the house should always be heavier than the east and northeast side. Maximum open space should be left in the northeast side of the rooms and house. Avoid keeping a TV in the bedroom. If a TV is kept, it should never be in front of bed, as it works as a mirror and keeping a mirror in front of bed generates negative energy. Keeping a up-lighter in the south-east is good. The dressing-table in the bedroom should be kept north direction. Reading and writing activities can be carried out in the west or east of the bedroom. The door of the bedroom should be in the east, the west or the north. Having windows in the east and north and smaller windows in west is beneficial. Colour of Walls What we see effects our mind, both in good ways and bad. The kind of paintings etc. in the house also effect the thinking of the inmates. The colours you see when you wake up define you day. As a general rule in Vastu light colours in house are always better than dark shades. The colour of walls in the bedroom should be light rose, blue, green, gray, etc for they encourage intelligent thinking. Yellow and white coloured marble stones should not be used in the bedroom. Sleeping Direction Vastu allows sleeping with head in any direction except north. The detail of the direction of head while sleeping and its effects is as under: East: East is the direction of knowledge. Sleeping with head in the east improves health, increases knowledge and increases a liking for spiritualism. Children should always sleep with head in the east. West: Sleeping with one's head in the west causes bad dreams, illness, disturbed sleep and violent nature.

North: Sleeping with head in the north causes fear and sleeplessness and major illness. South: South is the best direction for sleeping. Sleeping with one's head in the south brings happiness and sound sleep. It also leads to increment in wealth and prosperity.

Vastu For Construction of Verandah

Verandahs should be in the east or north portion of the house. More open places towards the east and north side of the house are good, as it brings more positive energy of the morning sun to the house. No walls blocking the sun rays should be constructed in the east and northeast side of the verandah. The southwest portion of the verandah should always be higher then the north-east portion, both at floor and the ceiling levels. A mirror can be hung on the north or east wall of the verandah. Heavy furniture and plants should be placed in the south-west portion, and northeast portion can be used to place light plants and flower decorations. A shoe rack, if needed, can be built or placed in the northwest portion of the verandah.

Kitchen
The kitchen should be in the south-east portion of the house. The door of the kitchen should be in the north, east or north-east direction opening clockwise. The lady should face east while cooking, for it brings good health to family members. If the lady faces west while cooking it may lead to health problems to ladies; while cooking with the face towards south may lead to financial problems in the family. Cooking Gas/Range should be in the south-east part of the kitchen. Sink in the kitchen should be installed in the north east. Big windows and ventilators should be in the east direction, while smaller windows should be in south. Exhaust fan should be installed on the eastern wall in the south-east corner. A dishwasher can be placed in the north west of the kit chen.. If any storage cabinets are made in the north east, use these cabinets for light weight storage only. Soft pink and orange color can be used in the kitchen. Drinking water should be placed in the

north-east; water filter will be installed in the north east, if required. Refrigerator should be in the south-west corner. No toilets and bathrooms should be adjoining, and above or below the kitchen. If the kitchen is adjoining a bedroom, the wall between them should be thicker than other walls. Food should never be served in the center of the kitchen, i.e. no dining table should be placed in the center of the kitchen. Dining table should be placed in the north-west cornet of the room. If a dining table is placed in the kitchen one should only face east north while consumption of food as it is good for digestion.