Which Way Does My House Face? (Vastu)
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The short answer: in Vastu the eight directions of a house are held to have their own planet and deity: north Mercury–Kubera, north-east Jupiter–Ishana, east Sun–Indra, south-east Venus–Agni, south Mars–Yama, south-west Rahu–Nairrutya, west Saturn–Varuna, north-west Moon–Vayu. Rooms are suggested by this: kitchen south-east, prayer north-east, main bedroom south-west. It is a tradition and scholars differ. Choose the facing of your house above.
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How It Is Calculated
- The compass degree was matched to one of 8 directions.
- The planet and use of the direction come from Vastu tradition.
How To Read Your Result · Which Way Does My House Face?
| Result | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Direction the house faces | The broad points of the side your house faces |
| Rooms in which direction | Directions suggested for kitchen, prayer, bedroom, store and guest room |
| Simple steps | Small changes without breaking, like changing the place of things |
Vastu Of The Eight Directions · Which Way Does My House Face?
North: Mercury and Kubera. Suggested for money, safe and sitting room.
North-east: Jupiter and Ishana. For prayer, water and meditation.
East: Sun and Indra. For sitting, study and windows.
South-east: Venus and Agni. For the kitchen.
South: Mars and Yama. For store and heavy items.
South-west: Rahu and Nairrutya. For the main bedroom and heavy construction.
West: Saturn and Varuna. For the dining room and children’s study.
North-west: Moon and Vayu. For the guest room and garage.
Vastu is tradition and scholars do not all agree on every point. Do not decide to move or demolish a house on this alone.
Our Count · Which Way Does My House Face?
This page is of a table of tradition, not of calculation, so no percentages are given here.
Each of the eight directions has one planet and one deity, eight pairs in all.
The suggestions are for the use of rooms. See them with comfort and safety, not just with fear.
Common Beliefs And The Truth · Which Way Does My House Face?
| Common Belief | The Truth |
|---|---|
| With a wrong direction sorrow comes to the house | No one can promise that. Vastu is tradition. |
| Breaking the house is needed for Vastu | No. Small changes, like the place of things, are held enough. |
| All scholars say the same | No. There are differences on many points. |
| Rooms of all eight directions must be made in every house | No. See the comfort in the space you have. |
What To Do Now: 5 Steps · Which Way Does My House Face?
- Choose the facing of the house above.
- See the suggested directions of rooms.
- Make small changes without breaking.
- Also see the Home Yoga in the Chart.
- For direct advice ask Pandit ji. The first pack is free.
For Astrologers: A Checklist · Which Way Does My House Face?
- Direction–planet–deity (tradition): N Mercury/Kubera; NE Jupiter/Ishana; E Sun/Indra; SE Venus/Agni; S Mars/Yama; SW Rahu/Nairrutya; W Saturn/Varuna; NW Moon/Vayu.
- The matters of this page are of tradition; no single decisive verse for them is taken in our cards.
- Use: N money/safe; NE prayer/water; E sitting/study; SE kitchen; S store; SW main bedroom; W dining; NW guest/garage.
- Note: scholars differ; do not decide to move or demolish on this alone.
Keep in Mind
This result shows a tilt in timing and planet positions, not a guarantee. Planets show direction; effort and good deeds take you forward. For health, money or legal matters, ask an expert.
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How to see the house direction?
The direction faced when standing at the main door looking out.
In which direction the kitchen?
In tradition south-east.
Where the prayer room?
North-east.
Where the main bedroom?
South-west.
Is there a fault if the direction is wrong?
No sure promise. Vastu is tradition.
Should the house be broken?
No. Do not decide so on Vastu alone.
What to do without breaking?
Change the place and use of things.
Which are the planets of the directions?
North Mercury, north-east Jupiter, east Sun, south-east Venus, south Mars, south-west Rahu, west Saturn, north-west Moon.
Do all scholars agree?
No, there are differences on many points.
Home yoga from the chart?
Put the birth details in the Home Yoga Calculator.
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