Relationship between Vastu, Planets & Deities
Vastu is a combination of science, art, astronomy and astrology and indicates the influence of heavenly bodies on human dwellings.
All buildings have a direct co-relation with electromagnetic forces and gravitational field of the earth which leads to energy radiating from all directions.
Vastu and Astrology are interdependent and interrelated. From Astrology we get the information on colours, metals, five great elements related to planets and directions which is of immense value for creating Vastu- related remedial measures.
Human dwellings are an extension of human bodies just as the universe is an extension of a home. Thus our home links us to the universe.
Astrology is the science of studying the influence of heavenly bodies on humans.
Vastu is the science of studying the influence of heavenly bodies on human dwellings.
Vedic Astrology mentions the combined influence on individuals of :
- 9 planets
- 27 constellations
- 12 zodiac signs
Nine Planets:
- Sun
- Moon
- Mars
- Mercury
- Jupiter
- Venus
- Saturn
- Rahu
- Ketu
have lordship over different directions.
Each Planet has its own direction:
Sun: East
Moon: North-West
Mercury: North
Jupiter: North-East
Venus: South-East
Mars: South
Saturn: West
Rahu-Ketu: South-West
Each direction has its own presiding deity:
North: Kuber
North-East: Shiva
East: Indra
South-East: Agni
South: Yama
South-West: Nairuti
West: Varun
North-West: Vayu
The 12 Zodiac signs are also related to the 5 elements of nature ie: Panchtatw
Zodiac sign Element Direction
Aries Fire East
Taurus Earth South
Gemini Air West
Cancer Water North
Leo Fire East
Virgo Earth South
Libra Air West
Scorpio Water North
Sagittarius Fire East
Capricorn Earth South
Aquarius Air West
Pisces Water North
This relationship between Astrology and Vastu reflects in physical and biological events in the lives of humans.
Vastu for Gaumukhi Plot
- Plots which are narrow in front and broad at rear are called Gaumukhi plots.
- They are auspicious only if the North-East is extended and the road is on the West or South.
Vastu for Shermukhi Plot
- Plots which are broad in front and narrow at the rear are called Shermukhi.
- They are auspicious only if North-East is extended and road is on East or North.
Vithi Shoola
(Poison Arrow)
In Sanskrit Vithi denotes road and Shoola denotes arrow.
VithiShoola is the name given to roads or lanes that run into the face of the plot from different directions.
These roads thrust concentrated energy of enormous potency into the site. This energy can be positive or negative depending on the direction from which they come.
Scholars are divided in their opinions about VithiShoola. Some believe that a VithiShoola from source zones ie North, North-East and East creates a positive result.
However others believe that an arrow from any direction is bound to create wounds.
Most modern scholars agree that a VithiShoola from North-North-East and East-North-East lead to good results for the residents of the house.
Given below is a drawing showing VithiShoolas and their effects at one glance.
We will now examine each VithiShoola in detail:
- VithiShoola from North-North-East and East-North-East are considered good sites because they give name fame and prosperity to the owner of the plot.
- Vithi shola from South-South-East is an average site because though it brings financial prosperity it does not create good relationships.
- VithiShoola from West-North-West is an average site. It leads to disagreement between family members and mental disturbances.
- VithiShoola from North-North-West is a bad site. It leads to business losses, marital disharmony, disagreements and quarrels between family members.
- VithiShoola from East-South-East is a bad site. It leads to financial losses, legal problems and destruction of the family.
- VithiShoola from West- South-West is a very bad site. It results in bankruptcy, marital disharmony, mental imbalances and eventual destruction of the family.
- Vithi- Shoola from South-South-West is a very bad site. It leads to bankruptcy and destruction of the family.
Vithi Shoola From Cardinal Directions:
- Vithi-Shoola from East is a bad site. It may lead to loss of sons since the East is the source of energy represented by the Sun. This VithiShoola also leads to immorality and inhuman characteristics of the residents.
- VithiShoola from South is the worst. It leads to destruction of the family, bankruptcy and mental breakdowns.
- Vithi-Shoola from the West is a bad site. It leads to defeat, disagreements and mental imbalance. It particularly disturbs marital life, partnerships, leads to loss of court cases and eventual destruction of the family.
- VithiShoola from the North is an average site. It is comparatively with the least faults. The residents will be over religious in nature and become impractical. This will lead to problems in daily life.
Correct position for Overhead Water Tanks
- The overhead water tanks should be in the West or the South-West zone of the building.
- They should not be placed on the Kona Sutra.
- They should never be in the center or the Brahmasthan of the building.
Plot with roads on two sides East and West
- A plot with roads in the East and West with the level of the road and plot lower in the East is a medium or B- Category plot.
- If the level of the road and the plot is lower in the West side then it is a D-Category plot.
Plot with roads on two sides South and West
- A site having roads in South and West is NOT GOOD and should be avoided.
- Such a site makes the master of the house and the eldest son physically and financially weak.
Plot with roads on two sides South and East
- A site having roads in the South and East are NOT GOOD PLOTS. Such plots are called AGNEYA plots.
- Such plots affect women and children specially the second child.
- Such a plot gives tension and monetary problems due to excess of fire element.
- Such a plot needs careful Vastu consideration before construction.
Plot with roads on two sides North and West
- A plot with roads in North and West is a Grade- A plot.
- If the North-East corner is extended toward North or East, it is very good.
- If the level of the road in the Western side is higher it is very good.
- If the South-West corner of the plot is higher than North-East it is very good.
Plot with roads on two sides North and East with South and West
- A plot with roads in North and East, with South and West closed is an excellent plot.
- If the North-East corner is extended further toward North and East, it is excellent.
- If the roads are lower than the level of the site and sloping towards North-East corner, it is excellent.
- If the level of the site is higher in the South-West corner, it is excellent.
