Kitchen in the north-east as per Vastu
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: NNE avoid (severity 4 of 5), NE avoid (severity 4 of 5), ENE neutral. The traditional 8-direction school rates NE avoid (severity 4 of 5).
These rules are a draft rule set, pending review by our consultants. Treat them as a guide, not a verdict.
What each school says
16-zone school
| Zone | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| NNE | Avoid (4 of 5) | Fire in the north zones is read as burning opportunity, health and clarity. |
| NE | Avoid (4 of 5) | Fire in the north zones is read as burning opportunity, health and clarity. |
| ENE | Neutral | No rule for a kitchen in this zone. |
Traditional 8-direction school
| Zone | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| NE | Avoid (4 of 5) | Fire in the north-east, the water and prayer corner, is a classic defect. |
Where the stove is matters
The kitchen rules are about fire, so read the zone of the cooking area. In an open kitchen, tag the stove area, not the whole space. Under the 16-zone school the eastern part of the north-east side, ENE, is neutral for a kitchen, so a stove at that end may read differently from one in the corner.
Check North before you act
A kitchen near a zone line can cross into the next zone if North is off by 10 to 15 degrees. Confirm North before you spend money on any remedy: how to find North.
First steps
These are the same first steps the report shows for this finding, cheapest first. None of them involve products.
- Keep the stove and the sink as far apart on the counter as the layout allows.
- Where the counter allows, stand facing east while cooking.
A consultant reviews the whole plan and gives the complete set of remedies for your home. Consult our Vastu experts.
Questions people ask
Is a kitchen in the north-east a Vastu dosh?
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: NNE avoid (severity 4 of 5), NE avoid (severity 4 of 5), ENE neutral. The traditional 8-direction school rates NE avoid (severity 4 of 5).
What are the first remedies for a kitchen in the north-east?
Start with the steps that cost nothing or very little: Keep the stove and the sink as far apart on the counter as the layout allows. Where the counter allows, stand facing east while cooking. A consultant gives the full set for your home.
Does an open kitchen in the north-east count?
Yes, if the cooking area is in the north-east. Tag the stove area as the kitchen so the check reads where the fire actually is.
More on this room: Vastu for the kitchen.