Vastu is a science based on directions, as one often hears. It is said that certain rooms or spaces in a building should be in a particular direction; else it will cause a loss of prosperity in one’s home. It is very important to understand Vastu and vastu directions for the house.

Why are directions so important?

 Let us break it down for you. Our universe and everything in it is made of five basic elements: space, air, earth, water and fire known as ‘Panchatatva’.

In architecture, each direction is dominated by one element; hence the balance of each element according to its respective direction causes a balanced state of being.

According to Vaastu experts, space is considered to be the primary conductor of all forms of energies, be they physical energy such as sound or light; or cognitive energy forms such as intellect and intuition; and even social energy forms such as emotional energy and psychological energy.