Vastu and Feng Shui: 9 Ways to Maximize Wealth and Prosperity in your House

Good luck and good fortune are two things that everyone wishes their homes are filled with. To achieve this, many people follow different concepts, arrangements, and other details that are considered in the designing process. Out of them, Vastu and Feng Shui for a house are the most popular concepts.

Vastu is one such concept that is applicable to a house when it is being built from scratch. The Vastu Shastra originates from India and literally means dwelling science. Some would even recognize Vastu Shastra as the Indian version of Feng Shui, with an origin of over 1500 years. It is an ancient Indian science of architecture that also has a relationship with astrology and the belief in good directions. 

Here’s how you can channel this positive energy in your home. 

• The direction of the entrance 

According to the concept of Vastu for a house, the entrance of the building is the most significant part of the entire construction. When the entrance is positioned right, it is said to bring immense happiness and prosperity to the members’ living in it. Based on this belief, the ideal direction for the entrance is in the north or east, with the door opening towards the inside. 

• Spreading positivity through colours 

The colours used to paint a house also impact the overall mood and setting in your home. In fact, colours such as white, green, and sky blue are considered to spread positivity and improve the health and welfare of the family. Yellow and orange are great colours to incorporate into the interior of your homes as well to create an optimistic vibe.

• Citrus for rejuvenation

Planting a citrus plant near the main entrance is said to bring a sense of calmness and peace to the house, according to Vastu Shastra. When planted on either side of the main door, it will rejuvenate the house and ease your life. 

• Balcony in the east 

To let the morning sunlight refresh your soul and spread positivity, the concept of Vastu shastra recommends at least one balcony in your house to be designed facing the east. The east is also considered a suitable direction to align the kitchen, while the northwest direction is ideal for the master bedroom. 

• Water facing the north

For water tanks, the correct placement based on Vastu is to arrange them to face the north. The correct placement will impact the positivity of your home, and it is important to have them cleaned regularly. 

Water fountains should not be kept in the bedroom as they will affect your relationship negatively. The concept also explains that even an image of water fountains should not be displayed. 

Bad Vastu/ mistakes to avoid for houses

• Painting the house in dark colours

When painting houses use brighter colours. Shades such as blue, yellow, white, and dark green are some ideal colours to use, according to Vastu. Colours such as red, black, and dark grey should be avoided, especially at the home entrance. However, if you want to have a bold shade, you could opt to paint just one wall in that colour and use bright colours on the other walls. 

• Arranging plants with thorns in the house

Avoid plants with thorns such as cactus and arrange Bonsai and red flowering plants outside of the house. To bring prosperity and wealth, consider growing a basil or money plant instead. But when arranging the plants, avoid placing them in the northeast direction or north and east walls.

• Sitting under exposed beams

When beams are exposed, they create a depressing effect on the members of the house, which will eventually lead to disagreements and arguments. But if the house you have already built or purchased has these, you can avoid the negativity by not sitting directly under them. You could also consider fitting in false ceilings to mask the beams. 

• Placing mirrors in front of the bed

When arranging a mirror in the bedroom, keep them away from normal sight and from the view of your bed. Placing it away from the bed can help you have a good night’s rest and ward off all the negative energy in the room. 

Feng shui for property

Feng Shui is a concept that originates from China. Like Vastu, it is about spreading positivity, bringing good luck and good fortune, and follows a set of practices and principles that can be applied to your home at any given time. However, unlike the Vastu shastra, it is based on a concept of using energy forces to harmonize an individual with his or her surrounding environment. Its purpose is to achieve harmony and balance. 

Good Feng Shui for a house can be promoted in different ways. Some of them are as follows. 

• Bringing greenery inside 

Nature and greenery bring in a sense of peace, reducing anger and anxiety. It is also said to enhance the feelings of positivity and happiness. To incorporate this into your home, open up the windows and let the natural light flow in. Set up indoor plants, decorate with bamboo, wood, or wicker, and use stones and rocks to add texture. You can also design the walls with paintings of green landscapes. 

• Reflect positive energy with mirrors

Mirrors are great details that not only make a house seem bigger than it actually is but also reflect energy, according to the rules of Feng Shui. It is a must-have home decor but should be carefully placed in areas where you want to increase this energy. Make sure that they also reflect something beautiful to improve the effectiveness of this. 

• Balancing the energy with Feng Shui in the bedrooms

Place the bed away from the doorway. Avoid keeping too many electrical devices around and think twice about placing a TV. The TV becomes the focal point of the room and takes away the calming energy in the surrounding. 

Choose soft coloured linens if the bed is made from a wooden or metal frame and fill the room with cozy materials to enjoy a restful sleep. Green and blue shades are ideal colours to use in the bedroom and make sure to clear out clutter under the bed to help the energy flow. 

• Spreading energy flow in the living room 

Start designing the living room with the largest piece of furniture, which is generally the sofa. Like the bed, it should be placed far away from the doorway but should face the door or any other opening based on Feng Shui principles. Keep a small gap as breathing space when arranging it against the wall. Avoid cramping up the space with additional seating and spread them out in a way where the energy in the room flows smoothly. 

Sheer window curtains are great details to use to create a lit and ventilated space in the living room. But if you are using completely uncovered windows, Feng Shui rules recommend placing a plant nearby. Adding red details around will also help energize the room. 

What are some causes of bad Feng Shui for a house?

• Placing the bed towards the same wall as the door
• Open toilet seat 
• Improperly placing mirrors on the foyer 
• Greenery in the bedroom 
• Mixed material flooring
• Clutter