All about South -facing house

Advantages of a South facing house

Increased amount of sunlight they receive during the day
Longer hours of light mean lower energy bills
Better gardening opportunities due to more natural light
Good for regions with colder climates
One of the biggest benefits of living in a South facing house is the ample amount of sunlight that you get (provided your house does not face blockages through trees and high-rise buildings). This is because of the Sun’s path of movement. The Sun rises in the East and moves towards the South before setting in the West. Around noon, the Sun is exactly in the south direction. This simply means that all houses facing south will receive sunlight for the most part of the day. This is where the North facing houses as per Vastu have a slight disadvantage.

Disadvantages of a South facing house

The main disadvantage of a south orientation of a house is again got to do with the sunlight it receives. Increased heat in summers not good for hotter regions.
If not carefully designed as per Vastu can create serious financial and health problems in life.
Cannot make an underground water bore well on the front side.
A house that faces South-east or south will receive the morning to afternoon sun rays which are beneficial for the synthesis of Vitamin D within the body. Mid-day or around noon is the best time to get Vitamin D as the Sun is at its highest point at that time.
On the contrary, a South West facing house will receive the maximum sunlight during the late afternoon. The sun’s rays at this time emit radiations that are harmful to the human body. Thus, it is ideal to have a house facing southeast or south and one should completely avoid a south-west facing house.

A South facing house is best for people

Involved in the administrative services like police, IAS, and judiciary.
Since the south direction relates to the fire element which represents security and passion, a south facing house makes a perfect choice for people in the armed forces and paramilitary forces.
People who are in the business of manufacturing goods or who want to set up a factory as per Vastu can also buy a property facing south.
Since the south direction also relates to fame and recognition, people in the entertainment industry like musicians, actors, and directors can also choose a south facing property.

People with the following Rashis (Moon Signs) can opt for south facing houses:

Vrishabha (Taurus)
Kanya (Virgo)
Makar (Capricon)

Also, since the planet Mars rules the south direction, people involved in professions or businesses related to Mars can choose a south facing house.

The best location for an entrance in a south facing house is the energy field of Vithatha and Gruhakshat.

An entrance located on the 4th pada of the Vastu Purush Mandala can bring unprecedented wealth, health, and prosperity.

On the contrary, an entrance in the fields of Yama, Gandharva, Bhringraj, etc. can push the inhabitants under huge debts and financial losses. They can also lead to serious health problems.

An entrance in the Southwest corner is a strict no as per Vastu Shastra.

Kitchen Vastu for South facing house

Southeast is the best location for a kitchen in south facing house
The kitchen can also be placed in the south direction
Strictly avoid a kitchen in the South-west direction
A kitchen in the North-west is the next best option
Placing a kitchen in West can also bring in financial gains
A North-east kitchen as per Vastu is a strict no for south facing houses
While planning the kitchen design for south facing house, do keep in mind to use shades of brown, beige, maroon if the kitchen is in South-east
It is best to cook facing east as per kitchen Vastu for south facing house
Do remember to choose the right color for the kitchen slab

Staircase Vastu for South facing house

South and South-west are the best staircase positions in a south facing house
West is also a good staircase direction in a south facing house as per Vastu
An anticlockwise staircase is best in the South and West
One should avoid making an internal staircase in the center of the house
An external staircase as per Vastu for South facing house must not be directly opposite the entrance

Pooja room Vastu for South facing house

Pooja rooms in East or West directions are best for a south facing house
North-east is also a good location for a Pooja room. However, it is not the only location as most people think
Always use a wooden mandir instead of metal or stone
Avoid a lot of silverware if your Pooja room is in East or South
Brass and copper are the best metals for Pooja room utensils
Hanging a bell and ringing it regularly in the Pooja room in West can bring in strong positive energies
Avoid a lot of red colors if the Pooja room is in North-east
The Pooja room should never share a common wall with toilets
The idols in Pooja room as per Vastu should not be taller than 15 inches
Make sure the Pooja room altar is at least at the chest height

Toilet Vastu for South facing house

Avoid having a toilet in the center of the four cardinal directions viz. East, West, North, and South
Also avoid a toilet in the four diagonal directions viz, North-east, South-east, South-west and North-west
A toilet is best in the West of North-west direction (WNW)
The South of South-west (SSW) is also a good location for a toilet
If your toilet is incorrectly placed, it can be corrected to a good extent by using certain metal wires and tapes
A toilet right next to the main entrance must be strictly avoided
A toilet should never be built under a staircase
The wall paints and the color of tiles in toilets must also be given due importance
Never make a septic tank in the South or North-East directions
The same locations as mentioned for the toilets are also applicable for the placement of septic tanks