Vaastu - Directions, Planets, and Suggested Rooms

In Vaastu Shastra, planets are associated with specific directions and influence the placement and purpose of rooms in a house. By aligning the functions of rooms with the planetary energies associated with each direction, a harmonious living environment can be created. Here's a detailed relationship between Vastu directions, planets, and rooms in a house:

North

• Planet: Mercury (Budha)
• Attributes: Wealth, communication, intelligence.
• Recommended Rooms:
  • Treasury or locker room (to store wealth).
  • Living room or drawing room (to encourage social interactions and communication).
  • Study room (to enhance learning and intelligence).
1. Northeast (Ishanya)
   • Planet: Jupiter (Brihaspati)
   • Attributes: Wisdom, spirituality, prosperity.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Pooja room (ideal for spiritual practices).
     • Meditation room (to connect with divine energy).
     • Entry point or open space (to allow positivity to flow).
2. East
   • Planet: Sun (Surya)
   • Attributes: Vitality, leadership, energy.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Entrance or main door (to welcome the sun’s energy).
     • Dining room (to encourage vitality and warmth during meals).
     • Study or workspace (to promote focus and success).
3. Southeast (Agneya)
   • Planet: Venus (Shukra)
   • Attributes: Fire, transformation, luxury.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Kitchen (aligned with the fire element for cooking and nourishment).
     • Electrical room (to house appliances or energy-based equipment).
     • Pantry (to store food and supplies).
4. South
   • Planet: Mars (Mangal)
   • Attributes: Strength, protection, discipline.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Master bedroom (for stability and grounding).
     • Gym or workout area (to channel Mars’ physical energy).
     • Storage room (to hold heavy items, aligning with Mars’ strength).
5. Southwest (Nairitya)
   • Planet: Rahu (North Lunar Node)
   • Attributes: Stability, grounding, ancestral connections.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Master bedroom (for stability in relationships).
     • Storage room (to maintain stability in the household).
     • Safe or locker room (to preserve valuables securely).
6. West
   • Planet: Saturn (Shani)
   • Attributes: Hard work, patience, discipline.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Dining room (to symbolize effort and nourishment).
     • Study or library (to cultivate patience and focus).
     • Guest room (to promote introspection and hospitality).
7. Northwest (Vayavya)
   • Planet: Moon (Chandra)
   • Attributes: Emotions, movement, travel.
   • Recommended Rooms:
     • Guest room (for temporary stays and harmonious interactions).
     • Children’s bedroom (to balance emotional energy).
     • Storage or activity room (for dynamic activities).
8. Center (Brahmasthan)
   • Planet: Earth (Prithvi)
   • Attributes: Stability, harmony, balance.
   • Recommended Use:
     • Keep this area open and clutter-free (to allow energy to radiate evenly throughout the house).
     • Meditation or spiritual activities (to enhance connection with universal energy).

Key Principles for Room Placement Based on Planets:

1. Sun (East): Entrance, areas requiring vitality, like the study or dining room.
2. Moon (Northwest): Guest rooms or spaces for emotional balance and movement.
3. Mars (South): Stable and strong areas like the master bedroom or gym.
4. Mercury (North): Social or intellectual areas like the living room or study.
5. Jupiter (Northeast): Spiritual and open spaces like the pooja or meditation room.
6. Venus (Southeast): Fire-related areas like the kitchen or pantry.
7. Saturn (West): Reflective and patient spaces like guest rooms or libraries.
8. Rahu (Southwest): Stable areas like the master bedroom or storage room.

By aligning the placement of rooms with the associated planetary energies, the house can become a balanced and harmonious space, enhancing the well-being and prosperity of its occupants.