Vastu tips for positive energy at home

Each one of us desires to live in a home that is comfortable, calming and rejuvenates us. It is important to understand that the energy within a house, affects the people who occupy it. “One’s environment helps in building a foundation for a healthier mind and body and Vastu Shastra offers ways to create a healthier life,” says Nitien Parmar of VastuPlus. “If followed correctly, Vastu Shastra can help the home’s residents to become physically and mentally healthy,” Parmar adds. Here’s how to attract positive energy at home:

How to attract positive vibes at home

Vastu tips for the main door

Vastu principles improve a living space, according to the principles of harmony and energy flow. The main door of a house is the entry point for energy. “A door that opens outward pushes energy away from home. So, have the main door opening clockwise. Opportunities may be limited, if the door does not open fully. Ensure that the lobby near the main door is not dark. Good lighting stimulates positive flow of energy and promotes balance and harmony within the premise. Every house should have a threshold (umbra) on the floor, at door frame. It protects the house from external negative influences,” adds Parmar.

Declutter for positive energy

One can positive energy into a house, by decluttering and cleaning the space. Clutter creates stagnant energy and impedes the flow of positive energy. Avoid keeping chipped, cracked or broken things. Clean the cupboards and drawers and clear things that are no longer in use. Keep the house clean and ensure that there are no cobwebs. Add few spoons of sea-salt to the water and mop the floor with it. It is believed that mopping the house with salt water, will reduce the effects of negative vibrations.

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Vastu-compliant construction

There is a strong connection between the energy of the house and the health of the occupants, maintains Rasesh H Shah, energy facilitator and Vastu expert. “Ancient architecture was all about proportions and planning the structure in a manner that it is always in sync with the magnetic field of the earth and harmony of colours. It is most important to commence the construction at the right moment (muhurat) and to use non-offensive building materials. Every built space has three types of energies – cosmic, earth and structural. To make the space positive and to ensure that all three are in harmony with each other, keep the centre of the space, which is called the Brahmasthan, free of any kind of structural violation. This will ensure that the flow of cosmic energy is balanced. Earth energy can be balanced by keeping the north-east corner lively. Structural energy can be harmonised, by ensuring that there is no clutter in the space,” advises Shah.

Vastu remedies for common defects

• Place small portions of uncrushed sea salt, to absorb all the negative energy from the home. Also, you could mix a pinch of sea salt in the water that you use, to clean the floor.
• If you feel like your work is getting stuck or things are not happening as per your plan, keep two camphor balls or cubes at home and replace them when they shrivel up.
• If you suspect Vastu dosh, use wind chimes with six or eight hollow rods, as this enhances good energies.
• Hang a horseshoe with the ends pointing upwards, as this is believed to attract and contain all the good energies passing by. The main door is an ideal spot for this.
• Hanging photos of your family in the living room can foster strong relationships and bring positivity.

According to Vastu experts, one can also attract positive vibes to enhance the health and well-being of the occupants, by simply arranging or correcting items in the surroundings. “If the bathroom is directly opposite to the kitchen, keep the door closed and use a Vastu energy partition on the door frame to separate these opposing energies and to block the negative energy,” says Parmar. “Mirrors bounce back energies. Hence, if the bed on which one sleeps, is in the line of the mirror, it is advisable to remove the mirror or to cover it, for better sleep. A tulsi plant is a must for the home, as it clears negative energy,” concludes Shah.

Décor tips for positive energy

• Fresh air and sunlight aids positive energy at home. So, ensure that you keep the home’s windows open, for some time in the morning.
• Aquariums are akin to moving water and it is auspicious, when placed towards the north-east.
• Avoid having a tree, pole or pillar facing the main door. It is called a dwar vedh (door obstacle). Similarly, avoid having dead plants near the door.
• Switch off all electronic and Wi-Fi systems, while taking rest.
• Play soothing divine music or chanting of mantras at home, for some time in the morning.
• Avoid having split levels in the floor.
• For a calming effect at home, light a diya, camphor or add soothing fragrance like sandalwood.
• Do not keep trash at the entrance of your house.
• Avoid using broken cutlery.
• Dispose all those items that you haven’t been using for a long time.
• Hang wind chimes or bells near the main entrance. According to Vastu Shastra, the sound of soothing music attracts prosperity and wealth at home.
• Consider having an indoor garden, where you can sit and soak in the fresh energy every morning. You can opt for bamboo or flowering plants or even a money plant, to start with.
• Avoid painting your main entrance door in black colour. Instead, opt for dark brown shades. The main door should open in a clockwise direction.
• Place all electronic appliances in the living room in the south-east direction.
• Hang paintings of a waterfall, a goldfish or a flowing river, according to Vastu, bring good luck and wealth. If you are looking for overseas career opportunities, place a painting of foreign currency, flying birds, racing bikes and cars.
• According to Vastu, clocks energise a direction. Therefore, make sure that all clocks in the house are in working condition. Remove all non-functional clocks, as it signifies delays or a stagnation in your finances. Place all clocks in the north or north-east direction
• According to Vastu, feeding birds brings wealth and positive energy. You can keep a bird feeder in your yard, terrace or balcony and fill it with water and grains. Make sure you keep these vessels clean.

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(With inputs from Surbhi Gupta)