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The 16 directions

Vastu divides the compass into 16 directions of 22.5 degrees each. Each carries an element, a ruling planet and a presiding devta, and the tradition places certain rooms and activities in it.

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N · North

348.75° – 11.25°

Money, New Opportunities, Career Influx, Client Attraction

Element
Water (Jal)
Ruling planet
Mercury (Budha)
Presiding devta
Kuber / Soma / Bhallata
Colours
BlueSky BlueBlackWhiteSilver
Colours to avoid
RedOrangePinkBright Yellow

Traditionally placed here

Main EntranceLiving RoomSafe / Cash LockerWater BoringBlue/White decor

Traditionally kept away

Kitchen / Fire StoveToilet / Septic TankHeavy Storage / Red ColorDustbin

When this direction is disturbed: Stalled business growth, zero new clients, payment delays, career frustration.

Non-demolition remedy: If kitchen present, place Green Baroda marble slab under gas stove. If toilet present, treat with 3-inch Blue Vastu tape or embed Aluminium strip around base.

NNE · North-North-East

11.25° – 33.75°

Health, Immunity, Physical Vitality, Healing & Recovery

Element
Water (Jal)
Ruling planet
Jupiter (Guru)
Presiding devta
Apah / Apavatsa / Aditi
Colours
BlueWhiteOff-White
Colours to avoid
RedYellowOrange

Traditionally placed here

Medicine StorageYoga / Meditation AreaDoctor's Consultation Room

Traditionally kept away

ToiletHeavy Iron JunkFire / Gas StoveDustbin

When this direction is disturbed: The tradition ties a disturbed NNE to health and immunity: lingering illness, low immunity, recovery that feels slow, and recurring infections. The NNE is the tradition's healing zone, and it places most confidence in keeping daily medicines here. Continue any treatment exactly as your doctor advises.

Non-demolition remedy: Store family medicines here in a wooden or white box; remove red items; seal toilet with blue tape.

NE · North-East (Ishanya)

33.75° – 56.25°

Mental Clarity, Vision, Wisdom, Spiritual Connectivity, God's Grace

Element
Water / Ether (Jal / Akasha)
Ruling planet
Jupiter & Ketu
Presiding devta
Shikhi / Shiva / Diti
Colours
Pure WhiteSilverLight Blue
Colours to avoid
RedOrangeDark YellowBlack

Traditionally placed here

Puja Room / TempleMeditation RoomOpen TerraceClear Quartz Crystal

Traditionally kept away

Toilet (Severe Dosha)Kitchen (Mental Burnout)Heavy Storage / Inverter

When this direction is disturbed: The tradition ties a disturbed NE to the mind and to prosperity: stalled decision-making, brain fog, effects on memory, strain on the nervous system and mental clarity, and severe financial setbacks. It is one of the most heavily weighted defects in the tradition.

Non-demolition remedy: Keep 100% clean and clutter-free. If toilet present, treat with blue tape and install brass/silver energy pyramids.

ENE · East-North-East

56.25° – 78.75°

Joy, Recreation, Happiness, Rejuvenation, Refreshing Mindset

Element
Air / Wood (Vayu)
Ruling planet
Sun & Jupiter
Presiding devta
Parjanya / Jayanta
Colours
GreenLight Sky BlueBrown
Colours to avoid
Dark RedMetallic White

Traditionally placed here

Family LoungeMusic / Entertainment RoomIndoor Green Plants

Traditionally kept away

ToiletHeavy ClutterDark Storage

When this direction is disturbed: Depressive lifestyle, boredom, lack of joy in achievements, lethargic mindset.

Non-demolition remedy: Place indoor lush green plants (money plant) and family holiday photographs.

E · East (Purva)

78.75° – 101.25°

Social Connectivity, Government Relations, Networking, Public Influence

Element
Air / Wood (Vayu)
Ruling planet
Sun (Surya)
Presiding devta
Indra / Surya / Satya
Colours
GreenLight GreenSky Blue
Colours to avoid
RedSilverBright Yellow

Traditionally placed here

Main Living RoomStudy RoomEast-facing EntranceSun Medallion

Traditionally kept away

ToiletHeavy Iron / Leather JunkKitchen with Blue Granite

When this direction is disturbed: Loss of social status, government notices, broken networks, isolation from elites.

Non-demolition remedy: Hang a radiant Brass or Copper Sun symbol at 7 feet height on East wall.

ESE · East-South-East

101.25° – 123.75°

Analytical Churning, Thinking, Digestion of Thoughts, Anxiety Regulation

Element
Air / Wood (Vayu)
Ruling planet
Rahu
Presiding devta
Bhrisha / Antariksha
Colours
CreamOff-WhiteLight Green
Colours to avoid
Bright RedDark Blue

Traditionally placed here

Washing MachineMixer GrinderDiscussion RoomLibrary

Traditionally kept away

Pooja RoomHeavy Safe

When this direction is disturbed: Persistent overthinking and worry, strain on wellbeing, domestic conflict.

Non-demolition remedy: If bedroom here, place off-white curtains and a pair of brass deer; remove red bedsheets.

SE · South-East (Agneya)

123.75° – 146.25°

Cash Flow, Daily Liquidity, Vital Energy, Drive, Female Vitality

Element
Fire (Agni)
Ruling planet
Venus (Shukra)
Presiding devta
Anila / Agni / Savita
Colours
RedOrangePinkLight Green
Colours to avoid
BlueBlackDark Grey

Traditionally placed here

Kitchen Gas StoveElectrical Inverter / GeneratorBoiler / Meter Board

Traditionally kept away

Underground Water TankToiletBlue/Black Interior

When this direction is disturbed: Cash crunch, delayed payments, legal disputes, reproductive issues in females.

Non-demolition remedy: Seal water defects with Copper strip; keep red night lamp burning; place green stone under stove.

SSE · South-South-East

146.25° – 168.75°

Physical Power, Confidence, Mental Strength, Inner Stamina

Element
Fire (Agni)
Ruling planet
Mars (Mangal)
Presiding devta
Pusha / Gandharva
Colours
RedOrangeMustard
Colours to avoid
BlueBlack

Traditionally placed here

Gym / Exercise ZoneSecurity Guard PostPower Tool Storage

Traditionally kept away

ToiletWater FountainDepressing Dark Artwork

When this direction is disturbed: Fearfulness, lack of confidence, stage fright, sluggish blood circulation.

Non-demolition remedy: Hang a photo of running red horses or place a brass lion facing North.

S · South (Dakshina)

168.75° – 191.25°

Fame, Public Recognition, Deep Relaxation, Brand Authority

Element
Fire (Agni)
Ruling planet
Mars (Mangal)
Presiding devta
Yama / Grihaksata / Vitatha
Colours
RedMaroonGolden Yellow
Colours to avoid
BlueBlackGrey

Traditionally placed here

Master BedroomAwards & Certificates DisplayResting Lounge

Traditionally kept away

Underground Water BoreMain Entrance (if not S3/S4)Blue Paints

When this direction is disturbed: Defamation, insomnia, anxiety in public, loss of business brand reputation.

Non-demolition remedy: Display your company awards or personal certificates here; keep a warm yellow/red lamp.

SSW · South-South-West

191.25° – 213.75°

Disposal, Expenditure, Elimination of Waste, Detachment

Element
Earth (Prithvi)
Ruling planet
Rahu
Presiding devta
Gandharva / Bhrigaraja
Colours
YellowEarthy OchreMustard
Colours to avoid
GreenBlueRed

Traditionally placed here

Toilet / WCDustbinSewage OutletScrap Room

Traditionally kept away

Master BedroomStudy DeskSafe / Cash LockerPooja Temple

When this direction is disturbed: If bedroom here: energy drainage, heavy medical waste, futile efforts, chronic losses.

Non-demolition remedy: Ideal location for toilet; if bedroom cannot be moved, place a heavy Brass pyramid under mattress.

SW · South-West (Nairutya)

213.75° – 236.25°

Relationships, Skills, Grounding, Stability, Ancestral Lineage

Element
Earth (Prithvi)
Ruling planet
Rahu & Saturn
Presiding devta
Pitru / Mriga
Colours
YellowGoldenBeigeOchre
Colours to avoid
GreenBlueRed

Traditionally placed here

Master Bedroom (Owner / Head of Family)Tool Storage for CraftsmenAncestral Portraits

Traditionally kept away

ToiletUnderground Water TankKitchen / Gas BurnerCut Corner

When this direction is disturbed: The tradition ties a disturbed SW to partnership and stability, with high weight: strain on marital harmony, frequent relationship rifts, high employee turnover, and loss of craft mastery.

Non-demolition remedy: Keep heaviest furniture here; place a framed family photo in golden frame; seal toilet with Brass strip.

WSW · West-South-West

236.25° – 258.75°

Education, Knowledge Retention, Savings, Financial Compounding

Element
Space (Akasha)
Ruling planet
Saturn & Mercury
Presiding devta
Dauvarika / Sugriva
Colours
WhiteSilverCreamLight Grey
Colours to avoid
GreenBrownRed

Traditionally placed here

Children Study TableBooks & LibraryFixed Deposit Papers & Gold

Traditionally kept away

ToiletKitchenGreen PlantsRed Decor

When this direction is disturbed: Children cannot recall studied syllabus, loss of savings, wasteful expenditures.

Non-demolition remedy: Place study table facing East or North; install a brass pen stand or Saraswati Yantra.

W · West (Pashchim)

258.75° – 281.25°

Profits, Gains, Business Expansion, Fulfillment of Desires

Element
Space (Akasha)
Ruling planet
Saturn (Shani)
Presiding devta
Varuna / Pushpadanta
Colours
WhiteOff-WhiteGreySilver
Colours to avoid
RedOrangeGreen

Traditionally placed here

Dining RoomSales Account BooksWest Entrance (W3/W4)White Decor

Traditionally kept away

ToiletRed ColorGreen Plants

When this direction is disturbed: Hard work yields zero financial gains, business stagnant, chronic losses.

Non-demolition remedy: Place a Brass Kamadhenu Cow or a pair of white horses figurine facing the center.

WNW · West-North-West

281.25° – 303.75°

Detoxification, Emotional Release, Catharsis, Shedding Past Baggage

Element
Space (Akasha)
Ruling planet
Moon & Saturn
Presiding devta
Asura / Shosha
Colours
WhiteCreamLight Grey
Colours to avoid
RedBright Yellow

Traditionally placed here

Guest BedroomWashing Machine / LaundryDustbinDepression Recovery

Traditionally kept away

Master BedroomPooja TempleFamily Dining Room

When this direction is disturbed: If master bed here: chronic depression, weeping spells, thyroid and hormonal dysfunction.

Non-demolition remedy: Ideal location for domestic dustbin; if bedroom, paint walls in pure white and remove mirrors.

NW · North-West (Vayavya)

303.75° – 326.25°

Support, Banking Credit, Collaboration, Finished Goods Dispatch

Element
Space / Air (Akasha / Vayu)
Ruling planet
Moon (Chandra)
Presiding devta
Roga / Papayakshma
Colours
WhiteSilverOff-White
Colours to avoid
RedOrangeDark Green

Traditionally placed here

Finished Goods StorageBank Relations FilesGuest SuiteWhite Marble

Traditionally kept away

Fire / FurnaceHeavy Machinery

When this direction is disturbed: Bank loans rejected, friends and partners desert in crisis, inventory piles up unsold.

Non-demolition remedy: Place a pair of white running horses or windchime with 5 or 6 metal rods.

NNW · North-North-West

326.25° – 348.75°

Attraction, Romance, Desire, Marital Intimacy, Charisma

Element
Water (Jal)
Ruling planet
Moon & Venus
Presiding devta
Naga / Mukhya
Colours
WhiteLight BluePinkish White
Colours to avoid
YellowRedBlack

Traditionally placed here

Couple's BedroomWardrobe / Perfume CollectionSoft Mood Lighting

Traditionally kept away

ToiletWashing MachineHeavy Iron ScrapDustbin

When this direction is disturbed: Lack of passion in marriage, coldness between spouses, personal magnetism fades.

Non-demolition remedy: Place romantic couple artwork, natural rose quartz crystal, or scented diffusers.

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