16 Vastu Directions Tips – Vastu Disha for Home

In Vastu Shastra, the concept of direction in Hindi is known as “दिशा”. Each direction governs specific energies that can impact our health, relationships, finances, and spiritual growth. The layout of a house based on Vastu directions helps harmonize these energies with the five elements of nature.

Understanding and aligning with the 16 Vastu directions in Vedic Vastu Shastra—including both horizontal and vertical planes—ensures the flow of positive energy in your home or office.

🔄 What Are the 16 Vastu Directions?

While many traditional texts refer to 8 directions in Vastu, others acknowledge 16 directions, considering sub-directions and vertical zones as well. For simplicity and practical relevance, this guide covers 8 primary vastu directions

Vastu Shastra traditionally recognized 8 Vastu directions: East, West, North, South, and their diagonals (NE, SE, NW, SW). However, modern applications have expanded this to 16 Vastu directions by including inter-cardinal points for deeper energy mapping.

Read our article to understand the full 16 Vastu zones and directions.

English Direction	Hindi (Sanskrit)	Element (तत्व)	Deity	Ruling Planet
East	पूर्व (Purva)	Air (वायु)	Indra	Sun (सूर्य)
West	पश्चिम (Pashchim)	Water	Varuna	Saturn (शनि)
North	उत्तर (Uttara)	Water (जल)	Kuber	Mercury (बुध)
South	दक्षिण (Dakshin)	Fire (अग्नि)	Yama	Mars (मंगल)
North-East	ईशान (Ishan)		Shiva	Jupiter (गुरु)
South-East	आग्नेय (Agneya)	Fire (अग्नि)	Agni	Venus (शुक्र)
North-West	वायव्य (Vayavya)		Vayu	Moon (चंद्र)
South-West	नैृत्य (Nairitya)	Earth (पृथ्वी)	Pitras	Rahu (राहु)
East-North-East (ENE)	पूर्व-ईशान		Aaditya
East-South-East (ESE)	पूर्व-आग्नेय	Air + Fire	Chitragupta
South-South-East (SSE)	दक्षिण-आग्नेय	Fire (अग्नि)	Kartikeya
South-South-West (SSW)	दक्षिण-पश्चिम	Earth (पृथ्वी)	Nairiti Devi	Ketu (केतु)
West-South-West (WSW)	पश्चिम-नैऋत्य	Earth (पृथ्वी)	Shani	Shani (शनि)
West-North-West (WNW)	पश्चिम-वायव्य	Water + Air	Pushan
North-North-West (NNW)	उत्तर-वायव्य	Air (वायु)	Rudra
North-North-East (NNE)	उत्तर-ईशान	Water (जल)	Brihaspati

✅ Note: While Upward (ऊर्ध्व) and Downward (अधो) directions are sometimes included, classical Vastu Shastra focuses on 16 horizontal zones for structural planning.

🌅 1. East Direction (पूर्व दिशा)

• Symbolism: New beginnings, knowledge, and social recognition.
• Best Use: Main entrance, study room, or prayer area.
• Avoid: Toilets or heavy storage.

पूर्व (East): यह दिशा वायु तत्व की है और जीवन में प्रेरणा और नई शुरुआत से जुड़ी होती है।

🌇 2. West Direction (पश्चिम दिशा)

• Symbolism: Gains, maturity, and fulfillment.
• Best Use: Dining room, children’s bedroom.
• Avoid: Main entrance.

पश्चिम (West): यह दिशा जल तत्व से संबंधित है और भावनाओं व स्थिरता का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है।

🌿 3. North Direction (उत्तर दिशा)

• Symbolism: Financial prosperity, career growth.
• Best Use: Locker, cash box, home office.
• Avoid: Kitchen or toilets.

उत्तर (North): यह दिशा जल तत्व की है और धन, समृद्धि व व्यापार के लिए शुभ मानी जाती है।

🔥 4. South Direction (दक्षिण दिशा)

• Symbolism: Strength, stability, fame.
• Best Use: Master bedroom, storage.
• Avoid: Entrance or kitchen

दक्षिण (South): अग्नि तत्व से युक्त यह दिशा ऊर्जा, शक्ति और नेतृत्व को दर्शाती है।

🧘 5. North-East (ईशान कोण)

• Symbolism: Peace, divinity, spirituality
• Best Use: Meditation zone, pooja room/Mandir.
• Avoid: Kitchen, toilets, or heavy furniture.
• 👉Read complete Pooja Room Vastu Tips for information.
  

ईशान (North-East): जल और आकाश तत्व से युक्त यह दिशा आध्यात्मिकता और सकारात्मक ऊर्जा की होती है।

🍽 6. South-East (आग्नेय कोण)

• Symbolism: Fire energy, health, metabolism.
• Best Use: Kitchen, electrical panel.
• Avoid: Bedrooms or water tanks.

आग्नेय (South-East): यह दिशा अग्नि तत्व की होती है और रसोई के लिए सर्वोत्तम मानी जाती है।

👥 7. North-West (वायव्य कोण)

• Symbolism: Movement, external relationships
• Best Use: Guest room, storage, wash area
• Avoid: Pooja room or master bedroom.

वायव्य (North-West): वायु तत्व की यह दिशा मेहमानों, सामाजिकता और गतिशीलता से जुड़ी होती है।

🛏 8. South-West (नैऋत्य कोण)

• Symbolism: Stability, family strength, ancestors.
• Best Use: Master bedroom, lockers, heavy furniture.
• Avoid: Pooja room or main door.
• 👉The southwest corner is best for the master bedroom. Also read best Tips for Master bedroom as per Vastu for more information.

नैऋत्य (South-West): पृथ्वी तत्व की यह दिशा स्थिरता, नियंत्रण और विश्वास को दर्शाती है।

🎨 9. East-North-East (पूर्व-ईशान)

• Symbolism: Fun, creativity, curiosity
• Best Use: Kids’ play area, lounge, light living spaces
• Avoid: Bedroom or storage

पूर्व-ईशान: यह दिशा रचनात्मकता, कल्पनाशक्ति और प्रसन्नता से जुड़ी होती है।

🌋 10. East-South-East (पूर्व-आग्नेय)

• Symbolism: Logical thinking, digestion, transformation.
• Best Use: Kitchen utility, analytical workspace.
• Avoid: Bedrooms.

पूर्व-आग्नेय: यह दिशा पाचन, विश्लेषण और विचार शक्ति का प्रतिनिधित्व करती है।

🏋️ 11. South-South-East (दक्षिण-आग्नेय)

• Symbolism: Strength, confidence, boldness.
• Best Use: Gym, aggressive/high energy work area.
• Avoid: Meditation, pooja space

दक्षिण-आग्नेय: यह दिशा साहस, आत्मविश्वास और क्रियाशीलता से जुड़ी मानी जाती है।

🚽 12. South-South-West (दक्षिण-पश्चिम)

• Symbolism: Waste removal, disposal, letting go, detox.
• Best Use: Toilets, storage, broom closet.
• Avoid: Bedroom or temple.
• Check complete Toilet Vastu tips and direction.

दक्षिण-पश्चिम: यह दिशा त्याग, नकारात्मक ऊर्जा की सफाई और शुद्धिकरण से संबंधित होती है।

📚 13. West-South-West (पश्चिम-नैऋत्य)

• Symbolism: Study, discipline, focus.
• Best Use: Library, children’s study room.
• Avoid: Rest zones.

पश्चिम-नैऋत्य: यह दिशा अध्ययन, आत्मनिरीक्षण और अनुशासन से संबंधित है।

👴 14. West-North-West (पश्चिम-वायव्य)

• Symbolism: Legacy, memory, ancestry.
• Best Use: Elder’s room, archives, store room.
• Avoid: Toilets

पश्चिम-वायव्य: यह दिशा परंपरा, विरासत और बुजुर्गों के अनुभवों से जुड़ी होती है।

🏡 15. North-West Direction (वायव्य दिशा)

• Symbolism: Movement, social support, transitions.
• Best Use: Guest room, wash area, garage.
• Avoid: Temple or master bedroom

वायव्य (North-West): यह वायु तत्व की दिशा है, और रिश्तों, अतिथियों और गतिशीलता से संबंधित है।

💘 16. North-North-West (उत्तर-वायव्य)

• Symbolism: Romance, attraction, beauty.
• Best Use: Bedroom, creative spaces.
• Avoid: Toilets, harsh lighting.

उत्तर-वायव्य: यह दिशा सौंदर्य, प्रेम और रचनात्मकता को बढ़ाने वाली मानी जाती है।

FAQs on Vastu Directions

Q1. What is the meaning of ‘uttar disha in English’?

A. ‘Uttar Disha’ in English is called North Direction. It is linked with wealth and the deity Kuber in Vastu.

Q2. What is the Hindi word for north?

A. The Hindi term for North is उत्तर (Uttara). It represents financial prosperity and new opportunities.

Q3. What is ‘dakshin in English’?

A. ‘Dakshin‘ means South in English. It symbolizes strength, fame, and stability.

Q4. What is the English name of ‘purv disha’?

A: ‘Purv Disha’ in English means East direction.

Q5. What is ‘eshanya disha’ in English?

A: ईशान दिशा (Eshanya) is the North-East direction, associated with spirituality and water.

Q6. Which direction is best for placing the main entrance as per Vastu?

A. East (पूर्व) and North (उत्तर) are considered auspicious for the main door.

Q7. What is ‘purab paschim uttar dakshin’ in English?

A: These four are the cardinal directions: East, West, North, and South.

Q8. How can I divide my home into 16 directions?

A: ➡️ Use a compass and floor plan. Divide the plot in 22.5° intervals starting from North (0°) to make 16 zones.

Conclusion

Elevate design with Vastu directions and principles! Understanding the 16 directions of Vastu Shastra enables architects and designers to craft truly balanced, harmonious spaces that bring well-being, success, and lasting positive energy.

Mastering the Vastu directions (वास्तु दिशाएँ) can significantly improve your life. Each direction has its own energetic blueprint, and using it correctly helps you build a home that supports success, peace, and happiness.

If you enjoyed reading about the Vastu directions, also have a look at;

• East Facing House Vastu
• South Facing House Vastu
• North Facing House Vastu
• West Facing House Vastu
• Top 10 Vastu Tips for Home

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Disclaimer: The insights shared in this article are based on my knowledge and understanding of Vastu Shastra. While these principles are meant to guide and inspire, it is recommended to consult a qualified Vastu expert for personalized advice tailored to your space and requirements.