Toilet in the south-west as per Vastu
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: SSW good, 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 | Good | A disposal zone; the toilet is well placed here. |
| SW | Avoid (4 of 5) | A toilet in the south-west or south-east zone is read as a drain on relationships or cash. |
| WSW | Neutral | No rule for a toilet in this zone. |
Traditional 8-direction school
| Zone | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
| SW | Avoid (4 of 5) | A toilet in the south-west is traditionally a serious defect. |
The south-west is not one zone
The 8-direction school reads the whole south-west as one direction. The 16-zone school splits it, and the two schools part ways here: a toilet in SSW, the zone just south of south-west, is good under the 16-zone school, because it is read as a disposal zone. A toilet on the south-west side of a flat can get opposite readings depending on where exactly it sits.
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 south-west a Vastu dosh?
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: SSW good, 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 toilet in the south-west?
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.
Is a toilet in the south-south-west acceptable?
Under the 16-zone school, yes: SSW is good for a toilet. Under the 8-direction school it is part of the south-west, which is avoided.
More on this room: Vastu for the toilet.