Main door in the south-west as per Vastu
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: SSW avoid (severity 4 of 5), SW avoid (severity 4 of 5), WSW neutral. The traditional 8-direction school rates SW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SSW | Avoid (4 of 5) | An entrance in the disposal or south-west zone is read as a drain on money and relationships. |
| SW | Avoid (4 of 5) | An entrance in the disposal or south-west zone is read as a drain on money and relationships. |
| WSW | Neutral | No rule for a main door in this zone. |
Traditional 8-direction school
| Zone | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| SW | Avoid (4 of 5) | A south-west entrance is traditionally the least preferred. |
In a flat the door rarely moves
The main door of a flat opens onto a common lobby and is fixed by the building. Under the 16-zone school the western part of the south-west side, WSW, is neutral for a main door, so a door near that end may read differently from one in the corner. Check the exact position before you decide.
Check North before you act
A main door 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 entrance clean, bright and clear of shoes, bins and stored items.
- Make sure the door opens fully and does not stick or creak.
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 main door in the south-west a Vastu dosh?
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: SSW avoid (severity 4 of 5), SW avoid (severity 4 of 5), WSW neutral. The traditional 8-direction school rates SW avoid (severity 4 of 5).
What are the first remedies for a main door in the south-west?
Start with the steps that cost nothing or very little: Keep the entrance clean, bright and clear of shoes, bins and stored items. Make sure the door opens fully and does not stick or creak. A consultant gives the full set for your home.
Can the main door be shifted?
If the home is still being built, ask whether the door can shift along the same wall into the neighbouring zone.
More on this room: Vastu for the main door.