Importance of Directions in Vastu

Directions play an important role in Vastu. Right knowledge of direction is very important to make a building structure according to vastu. In the olden days people who needed to check the directions , used to see the shadow of sun. In the modern technical world the instrument called magnetic compass is being used to check the directions. Total there are 10 directions but to check with compass only 8 directions are available. Compass has 360 degrees in total with its radius. Every direction is allotted 45 degrees. For every direction, checking the level of degree is very important.

There are total 8 Directions ( 4 Main & 4 Sub Direction) Main Directions North,South, East & West are also Known as Cardinal Directions and the other four directions are known as  Inter-cardinal Directions.



Four are sub directions, which are always in corners
• Northeast (Ishan) In the center of South and East.
• Southeast (Agneya) In the center of South and East.
• Southwest (Nirutya) In the center of South and West.
• Northwest (Vayaya) In the center of North and West.

In Vastu 9th direction is Space and 10th direction is Patal

Our Shastra says if we worship and honor the Lords of these eight directions, people yield eternal blessings in the form of Success, Health, Wealth and Prosperity.

Directions	Ruling Planet	Lords	Qualities
South	Mars	Yama (Lord of Death)	Lord Yama is said to be manifestation of dharma, and eradicates evil forces and bestows good things. It is a source of wealth, crops and pleasure.
Northwest	Moon	Vayu (Wind)	Lord Vayu brings on us good health, strength and long life. It is a source of change in course of business, friendship and enmity.
North	Mercury	Kubera (Wealth)	Kubera is Known to be the God of Wealth.
Northeast	Jupiter	Ishanya (the Supreme Lord)	It is said that Lord Ishanya (the supreme lord) He brings us wisdom, knowledge and relieves us from all miseries and mishaps.
West	Saturn	Varuna (Waters)	It is said lord Varuna bestows his blessings in the form of natural water-rain, brings prosperity and pleasures of life.
East	Sun	Surya (Health)	Surya is Known to be the God of Health.
Southwest	Rahu	Nairuti (Dissolution)	Nairuti the god who protects us from evil forces. It is a source of character, demeanor, case of longevity and death.
Southeast	Venus	Agni(Lord of Fire)	Lord Agni gives us good personality and all good things of life. Fire is a source

 Note:The center is the place of Brahmasthana. This area should only be used for a courtyard or a religious shrine. Human activity should be avoided.

Hope you found the post useful and informative.

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Amolika Shastri

Vastu Consultant & Trainer

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