Vaastu And Planetary Signification

Planetary Rulers of Directions 

East:                      Sun
South-East:         Venus
South:                   Mars
South-West:        Rahu
West:                     Saturn
North-West:         Moon
North:                    Mercury
North-East:          Jupiter  

Planets governing various rooms/activities: 

Sun: ‘Pooja’, Prayer/Meditation Room, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room 

Moon: Family Room, Guest Room ,Bath Rooms, Swimming Pools, Garage etc. (not Restrooms/Toilets) 

Mars: Kitchen, Dining Room, Bed Room, Bath Room 

Mercury: Drawing Room (like an office with books/papers etc..), Playroom, Basement, Library, Garden 

Jupiter: Safe or place to keep money, Room for Spiritual Studies, Meditation Room, Patio or Deck, Sun Porch, Library for Spiritual Books 

Venus: Bedroom, Entertainment Room, Dressing Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Pantry, Exercise Room, Computers 

Saturn: Wash areas, Store Rooms, Toilets/ Restrooms, Children Room, Study RoomRahu: Bed Room 

Lagna: Main door or orientation of the house (In addition ‘Navamsa Lagna’ could be used for main door)   

VASTU ORIENTATIONS: 

• Space is North-East and is related to the ‘Sense of Hearing’.  
•  Air is North-West and is related to the ‘Sense of Touch’. 
• Fire is South-East and is related to the ‘Sense of Sight’. 
• Water shares Air’s direction (North-West) and is related to the ‘Sense of Taste’.
•  Earth is South-West and is related to the ‘Sense of Smell’. 

These five elements are also related to ‘Chakra Yoga’ and are recognized by this form of exercise. We can use these directions with the knowledge of science to enhance your lifestyle and health.    In order to balance the ‘‘Doshas’ and keep positive energy flowing into the home, you must use the five elements that are found not only in our bodies, but on Earth as well. These five elements are Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. All five elements are associated with a direction and sensation.  

East (‘Poorva’): ‘Pitrusthan (Ancestors) - It should not be blocked for it is the source of Male Issues.

South-East (‘Agneya’): Source of health (related to fire, cooking, food), energy and vitality.
South (‘Dhakshina’): Source of wealth, crops and happiness
South-West (‘Nairuti’): Source of character, behavior, cause of longevity and death
West (‘Paschima’): Source of Name, Fame and Prosperity
North-West (‘Vayuvyam’): Source of change in course of business, friendship and enemity
North (‘Uttara’): ‘Maatrusthan’ - This should not be blocked as it is the source of Female issues
North-East (‘Ishanyam’): Source of health, wealth, prosperity and male issues.