Vastu and Astrology

Vastu and jyotish (Astrology) cannot do without each other. Since they are like air and water; they are guiding factors. In the socio-economic context of the ancient and middle ages. jyotish (Astrology) and thus is old as the Vedas themselves. Jyotish literally means 'light of god' or 'path to fulfillment of desires'. Astrology represents 'eyes' in the vedic body as it enables us to see our past, present and future. This 'divine eye' is achieved by those who are well versed in the scientific study and application of the language of heavenly bodies. These heavenly bodies have great influence on our life and houses.

Vaastu and Astrology are not directly connected but both have inherent symbolic relationship where one compliments the other. Although, Astrology is primarily concerned with influence of planets, their transits in different Zodiac/natal charts and their subtle influence ( positive or negative) on the human life affairs, still it's inclusive of the principles of the Vaastu-Science of Directional forces. As we know each planet, zodiac and star has a ruling planet and direction so we can say that Vasstu is an extension or manifestation of the Astrological principles of planetary energies in cosmos.

If you think that just by aligning your house according to the rules of Vaastu Shastra can clear off all your problems then the answer is NO. Just reading a book on Vaastu, and making the necessary changes on the home front can never bring the desired changes, and sometimes can lead to major disappointments and mammoth expenditure. The best example to explain this is to, either fitting yourself in a ready-to-wear dress material, or getting your dress stitched according to your needs. The personal choices may differ, but it is always true that the stitched material will FIT better than the ready-to-wear dress. This explains that even Vaastu reading has to be customized according to the person?s charts, as the reading vary from person-to-person.

Vaastu and astrology (horoscope) is closely interrelated. And most of the sacred sciences of India are interconnected in one of the other way, directly or indirectly.

The 4th house in an individual?s chart signifies the living place of the native. And the matters related to house are indicated by the planets in the 4th house and also the position of the 4th lord in a chart. Planets play a crucial role in understanding the nature of the directions. Here are few notes on the individual lagna (ascendant) and the main directions associated with that particular lagna..

• For Mesha (Aries) lagna moon is the 4th lord, and northwest is the main direction.
• For Rishabha (Taurus) lagna East is the main direction.
• For Mithuna (Gemini)North is the main direction.
• For Kataka (Cancer) lagna the southeast is main direction.
• For Simha (Leo) lagna the south is main direction.
• For Thula (Libra) and Vrichika (Scorpio) lagna the west is the main direction.
• For Dhanus (Sagittarius) lagna the northeast is the main direction.
• For Makara (Capricorn) lagna the south is the main direction.
• For Kumbha (Aquarius) southeast is the main direction.
• For Meena (Pisces) lagna north is the main direction.

Importance of Vastu Shastra

Whenever we construct any home or shop, we need to take a special note of some important aspects, with which we can enrich our lives and get rid of various problems and issues. Vastu Shastra helps us in identifying the patterns while constructing the office or house and describes the architectural science through the verses of astrology.

Whenever we plan on constructing any building, it gets influenced by all five elements (Air, Water, Earth, Fire, and Sky). A slight imbalance between these elements can cause new problems to arise in our lives. Additionally, living or working in such a place where there is a disparity between elements can adversely affect us.

The significance of Vastu Shastra can be heard and seen in the ancient Agni Puranas, Matsya Purana, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavad Gita etc. In addition to this, renowned sages such as Maharishi Vashishth, Kashyap, Garg, Atri, and Indra, Vishvakarma and Vasudeva have spoken and recognized this tool widely.

Under this science, 10 different directions are taken into consideration. North, South, East, and West are the principal directions. Apart from this, there are four angular or auxiliary directions called Vidishayein, which are North East, North West, South East, and South West. Adding to the list are Sky (Aakash) and Underground (Patal), thereby making it a total of 10. The centre of the plot is known as the Brahma Sthana.

Different Directions & Their Effects

• East: The ruling lord of this direction is Sun. One must keep this direction open and light as it is a factor for affluence and prosperity. In case any problem arises in this direction, father-son relationship start deteriorating, several problems in the house arises, and mental stress prevails. In order to eliminate the dosha, one should install Surya Yantra in this direction and offer Arghya to Lord Sun daily.
• West: Saturn is the ruling lord of this direction. If there's any dosha in this direction, then the electrical appliances present in the house such as TV, Fridge, Telephone, etc. start malfunctioning frequently and there seem to be problems in the job. There are possibilities of family members suffering from air-borne diseases and pain in bones and legs. Install Shani Yantra in order to ward away the malefic vibes and offer flour to ants on Saturday.
• North: Mercury rules this direction. North represents wealth, money and profits and any dosha arising here gives birth to financial loss, insomnia, throat and nose diseases, and much more. One must keep this direction light and clean, and avoid putting much weight. The door of your safe or wardrobe should also open facing the North. Eliminate the dosha by installing Budh Yantra and offering water to the Tulsi plant. You can also recite the Vishnu Sahastranaam Path with a devoted heart.
• South: Mars dominates this direction. In case of any dosha arising, possibility of getting stuck in legal matters and debates becomes higher, and relations with elder brothers do not remain on good terms. Apart from this, there are also chances of suffering from blood-related diseases, leprosy etc. Establish Mangal Yantra to get rid of the malefic influence and try and place heavy items and things in this direction.
• North East (Ishan): Jupiter rules the North East direction. This direction is pure, untainted, and owned by the Gods, which is why the temple must be constructed facing this direction only, and toilets, etc. should not be built here. Any kind of dosha in this direction affects the divine blessings as well as wealth accumulation. Also, family members can face problems in marriage. Apart from this, disorders related to stomach, ear diseases, etc. can also arise. Get rid of the unfavourable elements in this direction by establishing the Guru Yantra and worship Lord Shiva and Maa Saraswati.
• North West (Vayavya): Moon is the ruler of this direction. In case of any defect, there are chances of arguments with your neighbours and your mother's health may decline. There is also a possibility of a delay in the marriage of girls. Apart from this, one can suffer from mental stress, cold, cough, urinal diseases, etc. Chandra Yantra can be placed in this direction to gain positive results and a Mala or garland of Five Faced Rudraksha or Panch Mukhi Rudraksha can be worn. Along with it, worshipping Maa Durga will garner good results.
• South East (Agneya): This direction is ruled by Venus and known to possess the element of fire. This is the reason why kitchen is constructed in this direction only. A dosha in this direction leads to a decline in the health of the women in the house, tension between the married couples, misunderstanding with the tenants, problems with the vehicles, and diseases related to uterus, hernia, and diabetes. Place the Shukra Yantra in this direction to gain favourable results and seek the blessings of young girls by touching their feet.
• South West (Nairutya): Rahu dominates this direction. The master bedroom must be constructed facing this direction. Any defect in this direction leads to Pitru Dosha and several problems in the paternal-maternal side remain persistent. Apart from this, there remains a possibility of theft within the house and members of the family can also suffer from blood-related diseases, accidents, skin diseases, and brain disorders. One must install Rahu Yantra in this direction and feed biscuits to the dogs to get rid of the malefic effects of the dosha.
• Brahma Sthana: This represents the middle or central part of a house ruled by Lord Brahma, which is why this area is kept free, spacious, and clean. Any dosha in this area can create obstacles and disturbance within the family and the members can suffer from several illnesses. Sometimes due to worse circumstances, there seems to be a paranormal influence within the house. One must keep this area light-weighted and free, and chant Gayatri Mantra. Apart from this, Vastu Dosh Nivaran Yantra must be installed in the East direction.

Below given points shows important relation of Vastu Shastra and Astrology with respect to Main Entrance and Zodiac signs. The direction and the entrance of your home are very important for your personal development as well as for the development of your family. You may decide on this issue according to you. A person belonging to zodiac sign Aries, Taurus and Aquarius, should keep the entrance of their homes in north. If you belong to Virgo, Capricorn and Cancer then you must keep the entrance of your homes in the south. If you are belonging to Sagittarius, Libra and Gemini than you must keep the entrance to your homes in the west direction. If you belong to Scorpio or Leo then you must keep your entrance in the east.

To find best entrance and the location of your doors and windows you should hire a qualified Vastu consultant so that you can get the maximum benefit from all the directions.

There is a relation between Vastu and the astrological planets. The following chart illustrates this.

Our Services