Buying a new home is one of life’s most meaningful investments. Beyond brick and mortar, it’s a place where your future unfolds. But what if unseen energies in your home could affect your health, finances, and relationships?

According to Vastu Shastra, the ancient Indian science of architecture, your home’s alignment with nature can influence the flow of energy in your life. A Vastu-compliant home promotes peace, abundance, and well-being. At Maparc Associates, we guide our clients to make Vastu-wise choices—so that your home not only looks good, but feels right.

Below are the 12 most critical Vastu mistakes that homebuyers must avoid, and practical remedies when perfection isn’t possible.

Quick Vastu Checklist for Homebuyers

  1. Entrance in North, East, or Northeast
  2. Avoid Southwest-facing homes
  3. Square or rectangular layout
  4. Kitchen in Southeast or Northwest
  5. Master bedroom in Southwest
  6. No kitchen or toilets in Northeast
  7. Staircase in South/Southwest (clockwise)
  8. Center of the home (Brahmasthan) open & clutter-free
  9. Toilets in Northwest or West
  10. Windows in North/East for ventilation
  11. Bedrooms in correct directions
  12. Overall Vastu compliance of 70–80%

1. Buying a Southwest-Facing Home

  • Why it’s a mistake: In Vastu, Southwest-facing entrances are considered inauspicious. This direction is linked with the Earth element, symbolizing stability—but only when contained, not entered through.
  • Negative effects: Financial instability, health problems, strained relationships.
  • Vastu Solution: Look for homes with main entrances facing North, East, or Northeast, which are considered highly beneficial for welcoming positive energy.

2. Irregular-Shaped Apartments (L-shaped, Oval, or Triangular)

  • Why it’s a mistake: Vastu emphasizes symmetry and balance. Irregular shapes disrupt the natural flow of energy, leading to psychological stress and imbalance.
  • Negative effects: Poor health, confusion, frequent arguments.
  • Vastu Solution: Prefer square or rectangular layouts with all four corners intact for energy equilibrium. Avoid cut or extended corners.

3. Main Entrance in the Wrong Direction

  • Why it’s a mistake: The main door acts as the gateway for cosmic energy. If placed in an inauspicious zone, it blocks prosperity and spiritual harmony.
  • Negative effects: Lack of opportunities, mental unrest, financial hurdles.
  • Vastu Solution: Ensure the main entrance faces North, East, or Northeast. Avoid South and Southwest entrances. Use Vastu remedies like mirrors or symbols if changes aren’t possible.

4. Toilets in the Northeast

  • Why it’s a mistake: The Northeast is considered the most sacred direction, associated with water and divine energy. A toilet here pollutes spiritual energy.
  • Negative effects: Financial loss, poor health, spiritual blockages.
  • Vastu Solution: Place toilets in the Northwest or West. If unavoidable, use Vastu tools like copper strips, aroma diffusers, or saltwater bowls to neutralize negativity.

5. Kitchen in the Northeast or Southwest

  • Why it’s a mistake: The kitchen is a representation of fire. Placing it in water or earth-dominant zones (Northeast or Southwest) creates elemental conflict.
  • Negative effects: Digestive problems, family disputes, loss of peace.
  • Vastu Solution: Build kitchens in the Southeast (Agneya) or Northwest (Vayavya) zones. The cooking platform should face East.

6. Master Bedroom in the Wrong Direction

  • Why it’s a mistake: The master bedroom governs the primary couple’s emotional and physical well-being. Improper placement disturbs rest and relationships.
  • Negative effects: Marital discord, insomnia, anxiety.
  • Vastu Solution: The master bedroom should be in the Southwest corner of the house. Children’s rooms can be in the West or South.

7. Staircases in the Northeast or Center

  • Why it’s a mistake: The staircase represents energy flow. Placing it in sacred zones (Northeast) or the Brahmasthaan (center) creates blockages.
  • Negative effects: Delayed progress, health issues, financial strain.
  • Vastu Solution: Place staircases in the South, West, or Southwest, and ensure they run clockwise.

8. Brahmasthan (Center of the House) Is Cluttered or Covered

  • Why it’s a mistake: The central zone is the energy core of the house. Obstructing it can block energy circulation.
  • Negative effects: Emotional stress, loss of harmony, mental confusion.
  • Vastu Solution: Keep the center of the home open, clean, and well-lit. Avoid walls, columns, or heavy furniture here.

9. Poor Ventilation and Misaligned Windows

  • Why it’s a mistake: Vastu strongly emphasizes natural light and air. Windows placed incorrectly trap stale energy.
  • Negative effects: Fatigue, low mood, respiratory issues.
  • Vastu Solution: Install windows in the North or East to allow light and fresh air to flow. Keep window areas uncluttered.

10. Bedrooms Facing North or Southeast

  • Why it’s a mistake: The North and Southeast directions are better suited for work or fire-related activities, not rest.
  • Negative effects: Aggression, poor sleep, restlessness.
  • Vastu Solution: Bedrooms should ideally be placed in the Southwest, while guest or children’s bedrooms can be in the South or West. Avoid Southeast bedrooms.

11. Incorrect Puja Room Placement

  • Why it’s a mistake: The Puja room is the spiritual nucleus of the home. Placing it in an inauspicious direction reduces its sacred energy.
  • Negative effects: Lack of peace, blocked intuition, failure in endeavors.
  • Vastu Solution: The Puja room should be in the Northeast (Ishanya) corner, with idols facing West so you face East while praying.

12. Overhead High-Voltage Wires or Negative Surroundings

  • Why it’s a mistake: Electromagnetic radiation from high-voltage wires can disturb the natural flow of positive energy around the house.
  • Negative effects: Restlessness, disturbed sleep, emotional instability.
  • Vastu Solution: Run a PVC pipe filled with lime diagonally across the affected area, with both ends protruding by at least 3 feet outside. Add earthing and grounding remedies for best results.

What If the Apartment Isn’t 100% Vastu-Compliant?

Finding a perfectly Vastu-aligned apartment is rare. According to experts, if a home follows at least 70–80% of core Vastu principles, it can still be harmonized using practical solutions:

  • Use of pyramids, crystals, and copper strips
  • Corrective use of mirrors, colors, or lighting
  • Spiritual symbols, yantras, or salt water bowls
  • Expert Vastu analysis for internal layout adjustments
  • Demolish & rebuild only as a last resort

At Maparc Associates, we help you find homes that aren’t just beautiful—they’re energetically aligned for success. Our team includes certified Vastu consultants, real estate experts, and layout analysts to help you choose wisely.

Contact us today for a Vastu home consultation or to explore properties aligned with your lifestyle and energy needs.