13 Simple Vastu Tips for Home
Home is where the heart is... goes the saying and it holds true for all of us. Be it at the end of
a long day or early in the morning, we look forward to being at our own home. An
i di idual’s ho e is here o e seeks comfort, solace and good memories with family.
Because our home is so important to, we are always worried about saving it from the evil
eyes or negative energies surrounding us.
1) HAVE A NAMEPLATE OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR
There is a s ie e ehi d the idea of ha i g a a eplate outside o e’s door. Vastu experts advise
people to place a nameplate outside their home. This indicates ownership of the house and it works in
the favour of the owners as it helps trace positivity and good opportunities back to you.
2) LIGHT LAMPS AND DIYAS
Light lamps, diyas and incense at home each evening and morning. This acts as a cleanser, shooing away
the negativity or any evil eye.
3) PLACEMENT OF KITCHEN
Build your kitchen in the south-east corner of the house. If not possible then, the north-west corner is
the second best option. However, make sure your gas stove is placed in the south-east direction.
4) LEMON DRIVES AWAY NEGATIVE ENERGY
To shoo away negative energy, place a lemon in a glass of water. This water needs to be changed every
Saturday. This must be done religiously each week.
5) DON'T KEEP MEDICINES IN KITCHEN
Proof your kitchen against all evils. You can do so by keeping medicines away from the kitchen. This is
because a kitchen indicates health and happiness, and medicines indicate otherwise.
6) MEDITATE FREQUENTYL
Clear your mind. To do so, meditate for at least 15-20 minutes in a day. Chanting mantras also helps calm
the mind. A clear mind can help do wonders. Plus, they are known to infuse positivity and good energy in
the surroundings.
7) MIRRORS IN BEDROOM
There should not be any mirrors in the bedroom. If you already have a dressing table or a wardrobe
mirror, you need to cover it with a curtain while sleeping. Also, make sure the mirror is kept away from
the bed. According to Vastu, it leads to ill health and family discords.
8) PLACE HOLY WATER IN HOUSE
In the dark, unused corners of the house, place holy Ganga jal. This needs to change every weekly.
Placing holy water helps the inflow of positive energy.
9) USE HOLY SYMBOL OF SWASTIK
Swastik is the symbol for wealth and prosperity. It is auspicious to use Swastik symbols in house. On the
outer side of your main door, draw holy symbols of Swastik and OM.
10) WIND CHIMES IN HOUSE
Use wind chimes as the tinkling bells help to break negative energy patterns and help the positive energy
to flow easily.
11) SALT ABSORBS NEGATIVE ENERGY
Salt is a healer. In this case, placing salt bowls in the corners of the house helps to absorb all the negative
energy.
12) PERFORM PUJA IN HOUSE
To maintain the peace and happiness of your home it is important that you perform the Navagraha puja
and Ganesh puja at least once in three years. This helps to do away with the Vastudosha from the house.
13) KEEP THE RIGHT PICTURE FRAME
Picture frames that depict tragedy, war, anger or have an eagle or an owl are not good for a home. They
invite trouble and are inauspicious. If you have these in your house, remove them immediately.