Vastu FAQ
Short answers to the questions people ask most about Vastu for a home. Room answers come straight from our published rule table, so they match what the check reports.
These rules are a draft rule set, pending review by our consultants. Treat them as a guide, not a verdict.
Rooms
Which direction is best for the main door as per Vastu?
The preferred zones are N, NNE, NE, E under the 16-zone school, and N, NE, E under the traditional 8-direction school.
Which direction is best for the kitchen as per Vastu?
The preferred zones are SE, SSE, S, W, NW under the 16-zone school, and SE, NW under the traditional 8-direction school.
Where should the toilet be as per Vastu?
The preferred zones are SSW, WNW, ESE under the 16-zone school, and NW, W under the traditional 8-direction school. The placement both schools rate most serious is a toilet in the north-east or at the centre of the home.
Which direction is best for the master bedroom?
The preferred zones are SW, S, WSW, W under the 16-zone school, and SW, S, W under the traditional 8-direction school.
Which direction should the head point while sleeping?
Our remedy library advises: Place the bed so the head points south or east.
Where should the pooja room be as per Vastu?
The preferred zones are NE, ENE, E, W under the 16-zone school, and NE, E, N under the traditional 8-direction school.
Where should the staircase be as per Vastu?
The preferred zones are S, SSW, SW, WSW, W under the 16-zone school, and S, SW, W under the traditional 8-direction school. Both schools avoid the north-east and the centre.
Facing and defects
Is a south facing house bad as per Vastu?
It depends on the school and on which zone the main door is in. 16-zone: SSE neutral, S neutral, SSW avoid (4 of 5). Traditional 8-direction: S avoid (2 of 5).
Is a west facing house good as per Vastu?
It depends on the zone of the main door. 16-zone: WSW neutral, W neutral, WNW avoid (3 of 5). Traditional 8-direction: W neutral.
Is a toilet in the north-east a serious Vastu defect?
The 16-zone school splits this area into 3 zones: NNE avoid (severity 5 of 5), NE avoid (severity 5 of 5), ENE neutral. The traditional 8-direction school rates NE avoid (severity 5 of 5).
Is a kitchen in the north-east a Vastu defect?
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).
Do Vastu remedies need demolition?
No. Remedies start with steps that cost nothing, then low-cost changes. Moving a room is only suggested at plan or renovation stage.
Method
Why do two Vastu consultants give different answers?
They often follow different schools. The 8-direction school uses 8 directions of 45 degrees; the 16-zone school uses 16 zones of 22.5 degrees, and the two read some placements differently. A North that is off by a few degrees also changes the zone.
Can Vastu be checked from a floor plan online?
Yes, for room placement. Mark the outline, verify North, tag the rooms, and each room's zone is read under both schools. Surroundings and plot are reviewed by a consultant.
How is the Vastu score calculated?
Each school starts at 100. Every avoid reading subtracts 4 points for each point of its severity, from 1 to 5. The combined score is the weighted average of the 2 schools.
Does the check use astrology or birth details?
No. The score uses only the floor plan and North.
Is a flat certified as Vastu compliant by any authority?
No body in India certifies a flat as Vastu compliant. The label on a brochure is the builder's own claim. Ask which school it follows and check the plan.
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