For a house to become a home, it is necessary to activate the positive energy. In today’s modern era Vastu knowledge is considered as a myth by many modern minds. But if we look closely and understand, Vastu is not only about some ancient beliefs but the architectural understanding of space & placement of things inside a home. According to traditional beliefs, each home has its own energy type which depends on shape of plot, entry of home, allocation of rooms. An individual’s life in a house comes under this specific energy field which affect him in many ways. Therefore it’s very important to know the link between the healing art of Vastu and positive energy in our house.
Following this will activate the natural forces to energize your home in the best possible way. By following some basic Vastu principles will give your home a tremendous change. When you are going to purchase ‘ready-to-move-in’ house (where architectural changes are not possible) by implementing few tips you can bring balance to your home according to the direction and by balancing the 5 elements.
- We should avoid placing a fountain, or any other decorative item related to water element outside the main door. Shoe rack or dustbin outside the main door is also not good, avoid these things. There shouldn’t be a bathroom near the main door. Ensure the main entrance is well lit. Also avoid painting main door with black colour. You can decorate your door entrance with beautiful auspicious symbols, nameplates and torans.
- Keep your home clutter-free. Well lit and an organized home lets the energy flow correctly and in positive way. Everything radiates energy and a cluttered home will create disturbance in the flow of positive energy.
- The importance of the sun in Vastu Shastra is very important and regards a high position. Ample sunlight means that majority of germs will be killed, and we also get Vitamin D from sunlight. As the world welcomes the Sun from the east, your main entrance must also be towards the east, northeast, or north for warm. Also, keep it clean & clutter free.
- Sometimes, the smallest things can turn your fortunes around. Vastu Shastra shows you how a little changes in your bedroom can enhance positive energy and even improve relations between couples, so that it reflect calm vibes & stability. The perfect directions for the bedroom is southwest. Paint your bedroom walls in neutral or earthy shades like yellow, cream etc.to create positive energy. Avoid having a temple, paintings depicting water or a fountain in the bedroom as it could cause you at emotional level.
- Keep your washroom clean and clutter free. Always keep it fragrant and keep sea salt in a bowl to observe all negative energies moving around. But don’t forget to change these salts in every 15 days without touching the salt. Keep small indoor plants, it will brings balance in the energies moving inside the home.
- As the sun is important to survive on earth. Similarly, kitchen is important for family to survive as we cook our food there. Southeast or east is the best direction for the kitchen. Keep your kitchen clean, clutter free well-ventilated and well organized to avoid negative energy.
- Keep your living room clutter-free, spacious and opening for natural lights. Northeast, east and north is the ideal direction for living room as it will reflect relaxation as well as joyfulness. But place the heavy furniture in west or south direction in living room. If you want to place mirror in that room place it on north or east wall of living room.
- Morning sunlight is rich with ultraviolet rays which help in purifying water. The water tanks should be placed in the north-eastern corner of the roof in a building. Plastic water tanks should be avoided because if it is of plastic, it will be of some dark color like black, blue, etc. that absorb sunlight.
- According to Vastu colors has their specific direction for positive energy flow in the entire house for example light colors are good for bedrooms, living rooms, & bathrooms. Warm colors are good for dining to boost appetite fire. But if you don’t want color your living space with different color than you can paint your entire house with off-white color and can use colors in interior things like furniture , curtains etc according to direction.
- Furniture should be placed to create space and a sense of balance. The moving area should be free and clutter-free. Try to have all furnishing item to be placed in south or west direction of your house. Keep north and east direction light weighted.
- Use natural lights to the best of possibilities. Natural forces like wind, sunlight, indoor plants, and water to keep you calm, fresh, and alive. You will feel peace, calm and energetic with involvement of natural air and light.
Each part of our house has different energies according to direction and distance from the centre. These directions were ruled by different planets that’s why we find varying energies in our home. So if you want to live a peaceful life, have a good health and growth in career then make your living space Vastu complaint and if there is any Vastu dosha then get the remedies done on priority basis to enjoy peace and happiness in your life and living space.
