5 elements of Vastu

Universe is composed of five basic elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space.

This is the core belief of Vastu Shastra and this is the science which aims to achieve balance between these elements.

East north-east to South-east ==== AIR ELEMENT

South-east to SOUTH ==== FIRE ELEMENT

South south-west to South-west ==== EARTH ELEMENT

West south-west to North-west ==== SPACE ELEMENT

North north-west to North-east ==== WATER ELEMENT

North-east ==== Major EARTH , Minor WATER

South-east ==== AIR + FIRE

South-west ==== EARTH + SPACE

North-west ==== SPACE + WATER

Rashis (Zodiac Signs and their Elements)

Fire: Aries (1), Leo (5), Saggitarius (9)

Earth: Taurus (2), Virgo (6), Capricon (10)

Air: Gemni (3), Libra (7), Aquarius (11)

Water: Cancer (4), Scorpio (8), Pisces (12)

Water (Jal)

It represents flow and emotions. This can be achieved by placing water features such as fountains or aquarium in the northeast supporting prosperity and health.

Air (Vaayu)

It controls movement and communication. It can be ensured through ample ventilation and placement of plant in northwest which is the zone for promoting circulation.

Space (Akaash)

It represents openness. It can be achieved by keeping the central areas clutter-free which allows flow of energy throughout the structure.

Fire (Agni)

Fire stands for transformation

and energy. This can be achieved by placing the kitchen or fire related activities in southeast which attracts warmth.

Earth (Prithvi)

It symbolizes stability and support. It can be achieved by placing heavy furniture or stones in southwest part of the space which reenforces grounding energy.

Planets and their Elements

Fire Element: Sun, Mars and Ketu

Water Element: Moon and Venus

Air Element: Saturn and Rahu

Earth Element: Mercury

Space Element: Jupiter

Planets and their Directions