Toilet in the centre of the home as per Vastu
The 16-zone school rates the centre avoid (severity 5 of 5). The traditional 8-direction school rates the centre avoid (severity 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | Avoid (5 of 5) | A toilet at the centre of the home is a serious defect. |
Traditional 8-direction school
| Zone | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | Avoid (5 of 5) | A toilet at the centre of the home is traditionally a serious defect. |
How the centre is measured
Our check takes the centre of the home, the Brahmasthan, as the middle cell of a 3 by 3 grid drawn over the outline. In compact layouts an internal bathroom with a ventilation duct can sit close to it. Check whether the toilet is inside that middle ninth or only next to it, because only the inside counts as the centre.
Check North before you act
A toilet 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 toilet door closed and the seat lid down.
- Keep it dry, clean and ventilated. Fix any leaking tap or flush.
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 toilet in the centre of the home a Vastu dosh?
The 16-zone school rates the centre avoid (severity 5 of 5). The traditional 8-direction school rates the centre avoid (severity 5 of 5).
What are the first remedies for a toilet in the centre of the home?
Start with the steps that cost nothing or very little: Keep the toilet door closed and the seat lid down. Keep it dry, clean and ventilated. Fix any leaking tap or flush. A consultant gives the full set for your home.
What is the Brahmasthan?
The centre of the home. Both schools keep it open and light, so a toilet, kitchen or staircase there is read as a serious defect.
More on this room: Vastu for the toilet.