Vastu is a holistic science. Everything that exists in the universe, including our bodies, is made of five elements. These five elements are earth (geomagnetic energy), water (gravitational energy), fire (solar energy), air (wind energy) and space (cosmic radiation). These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. If we are not aligned with solar and geomagnetic forces we may experience illness, misfortune and struggle. It is as if we are attempting to swim against the current of a river.

The east is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the north is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. The harmful infrared rays, coming from the south, and the destructive gamma rays, coming from the west, cause disruption within the environment and our bodies. Using the principles of Vastu, we protect ourselves from these rays. Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the northeast, fire in the southeast, earth in the southwest, air in the northwest and space in the centre. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness and prosperity.

Ideally we should have a Vastu consultation done when planning a house. As in most cases this is not possible, generally people use Vastu when choosing an existing house, apartment or office or designing its interior. Vastu can also be utilised for any existing structure or when you are faced with problems at home or work.

Some essential areas which should be taken into consideration is as follows:
Bedroom Vastu - It is a place to unwind, relax and dream. A bedroom takes very careful and detailed planning. The direction in which you are sleeping affects your work ability and your private life. If your bedroom is not in appropriate direction, then you can have disturbed sleep, can feel restless, can have a frequent fight with your spouse, permanent health problem and can have a bad private life and above all no peace.

Care should be taken on proper location of the bedroom in the house, proper orientation of the bed, the direction of the Entrance the direction & placement of the windows, the direction & placement of the bed The direction & placement of the mirror, the direction & placement of the locker, the direction & placement of the dressing table, the direction & placement of TV, AC, cooler, audio systems, the direction & placement of the telephone and the colour scheme of the room.

Drawing room Vastu - The living room or drawing room is a reflection of your tastes, status and style. Your guest carry an everlasting impression of your lifestyle based on the arrangement and layouts in this part of your home, so do not neglect the Vastu settings in this zone.

Your social meetings and some business meetings are held in the drawing room - living room and it is essential that you face the correct direction in order to achieve the positive benefits and you remain in command and your guests are facing the opposite side and hence cannot over-rule and dominate you. Vastu principles implemented in this order shall elevate your confidence and take charge of positive energies.

Living room should be in the North or East side of the home. Avoid the North East and South West part for having a living room. The slope of the flooring should be towards North or East. The head of the family and other senior family members should sit facing North or East during discussions. The guests and visitors should face West or South. Paint the walls in pastel shades of blues, greens, yellow, white etc. Do not paint the walls in dark shades, although one small wall on the East can be of darker green or a small wall on the South could be painted in bright maroon in order to add to the grace and have positive vibes. Place the television and air-conditioners in the South East corner of the room. Strictly Avoid the North East corner or the South West corner. Heavy chandeliers should be placed in the Southern and Western part of the room and not in the exact center (Brahmsthan). Place heavy furniture and cupboards in the South West part of the living room. Lighting of the Living room should be bright and the heavy chandeliers should be placed in the South-West portion and never in the central part (Brahmasthan). It is advisable to have windows towards the East or North portion so that positive energies flow into the home. Do not sit below the beams or girders.

Children`s room - This room is very important as the quality of the child depends on the room he is living and governs his health, performance in studies, games, jobs depends on the room they are residing. If it is not in appropriate corner, children will not listen to you, will not able to study properly and will feel restless.

We have to take care of the following points while studying about the vastu of the children room. Proper location of the bedroom in the house, the direction of the Entrance, the direction & placement of the windows, the direction & placement of the bed, the direction & placement of the study table, the direction & placement of the mirror, the direction & placement of the dressing table, the direction & placement of TV, AC, cooler, audio systems, the direction & placement of the telephone, proper location of the bedroom in the house, the direction of the Entrance, the direction & placement of the windows, the direction & placement of the bed, the direction & placement of the study table, the direction & placement of the mirror, and the direction & placement o f the dressing table.

Storeroom- It is advisable not to build a storeroom on the first floor. A storeroom in the northwest corner imparts abundant supply of essential commodities. Placing a holy picture on one eastern wall is advisable. Dark colours or blues or greens are preferred over light colours for the storeroom walls. Refraining from withdrawing grains from the storeroom at night would be wise.

Bathroom-. Bathrooms and toilets should be posted in the northwest, west or southern direction of the house. Bathroom (s) can either be inside or outside the house. In case it is inside, it should be located on the eastern or northern side. (If attached to a bedroom, then place it on the eastern or northern side of the bedroom). When coated outside, it should be in the northeast corner, but away from the main building. Lavatories are forbidden in northeast, central, southwest and western directions of the house. Construct rooms for bathrooms, toilets, guest rooms and servants` quarters in the northwest. Place mirrors and washbasins in the east with taps and other accessories in the south. An attached toilet should always cater to the northwestern side of the room. Some important tips with regards to a toilet are, Construct a bigger window on the north whereas a smaller window on the western section of the toilet. Toilet seats form the south to north and west to east are beneficial. Mirrors can be placed on the north and east walls. Doors should be on the east of the northeast. Avoid red and black colours on the walls and stick to lighter tones.

Kitchen Vastu- Vastu for kitchen takes into consideration various things, which when properly placed, pave way for safety in the kitchen. Some of the essential determinants considered are: proper location of the kitchen, direction and placement of doors and windows, placement of cooking gas, gas cylinder, sink, refrigerator and other electronic gadgets etc.

Furniture- There are many things that should be kept in mind, while designing the furniture as per Vastu. Use wooden furniture made out of Oak wood, Cherry wood or ash wood. Always check on the humidity of the furniture also.

Colours of Walls- : Rooms in the northern section of the house should be painted in shades of green like pista green or leafy green, signifying prosperity. The south is governed by the planet Mars. Coral red as well as purple tones are ideal. Pearl or silvery white as well as milky white can be used in the southeast, governed by Venus. The northwest predominated by the Moon, colours like white, fawn and cream work well. Shades like pale yellow, lemon or cream in the northeast region are effective. Bright reds, warm oranges or even sunny yellows for the east work well, as this region is governed by the Sun. The Saturn governs the west, which is black in colour.

However, black tends to spread negative energy so colours like white or off-white in this region would be preferable. It is recommended to use green colour for wall paintings in the study room, as it enhances the intellectual capacity of an individual. Yellow or Sandal wall colour serves as the best match for a prayer room. It is advisable not to paint the study using a dark colour. Use cream or white or pink. Have the bookshelf in the east or north.

Study room Vastu: The arrant direction of children`s room is west or north. Their study tables should be placed in the northern or eastern corner of the room and they should face the east while studying. It is preferable to not have a toilet (WC) connected to the study, although you can have a bathroom. The study room should be located in the western portion of the house, and not in the southwest and northwest. Buddha (Mercury), Guru (Jupiter), Chandra(Moon), Shukra(Venus) have an effect on the study room located in the western direction, as mercury increases the mental capacity and Jupiter boosts ambition and curiosity. Moon substantiates the generation of novel concepts and ideas. Venus helps in the development of talent. If books are placed in the northwest direction of the room, chances of misplacing or loosing the books are higher and the books tend to be rarely used if placed in the southwest direction of the room. Cabinets or tables should not be placed in the center of the room. It is beneficial to leave the central section of the study room empty.