Vastu for the bedroom
Which direction is best for the bedroom as per Vastu?
The answer depends on the school. The traditional school divides the home into 8 directions of 45 degrees. The 16-zone school divides it into 16 zones of 22.5 degrees, so it is more specific and sometimes disagrees. Both readings are below.
These rules are a draft rule set, pending review by our consultants. Treat them as a guide, not a verdict.
Master bedroom: 16-zone school
| Zones | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| SW, S, WSW, W | Good | A stable zone for the master bedroom. |
| ESE, SSW, WNW | Avoid 3 of 5 | A bedroom in a zone linked to anxiety, wastage or low mood. |
| NE | Avoid 2 of 5 | The north-east zone suits prayer and thinking more than sleep. |
Master bedroom: Traditional 8-direction school
| Zones | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| SW, S, W | Good | South-west is the traditional place for the head of the family. |
| NE | Avoid 3 of 5 | The north-east is kept for prayer and open space, not the master bedroom. |
| SE | Avoid 2 of 5 | The south-east fire corner is traditionally linked to restlessness in a bedroom. |
Bedroom: 16-zone school
| Zones | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S, W, WSW, NW, E, NNW | Good | A suitable zone for a bedroom. |
| ESE, SSW, WNW | Avoid 2 of 5 | A bedroom in a zone linked to anxiety, wastage or low mood. |
Bedroom: Traditional 8-direction school
| Zones | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| W, NW, E, S | Good | A suitable direction for children's and guest bedrooms. |
Which way should your head point in bed? See bed direction as per Vastu.
How to read this for your home
Zones are measured from the centre of the home, with North verified. A zone the tables do not list is neutral for the bedroom. In a flat you usually cannot move the bedroom, so what matters is knowing which zone it is really in. A North arrow that is 15 degrees off can move it to the next zone.