Common Vastu Doshas and Their Remedies

When we talk about harmony at home, most people focus on décor, lighting, or colour schemes. Yet, beyond aesthetics lies an ancient architectural science that silently governs the energy of a space - Vastu Shastra. This timeless Indian discipline aligns structures with nature’s elements and cosmic directions to maintain balance, prosperity, and well-being.

But what happens when this balance is disturbed?

Such imbalances, known as Vastu Doshas, can manifest as constant stress, relationship disharmony, or financial strain. Fortunately, not all doshas require reconstruction. Many can be corrected through mindful changes and thoughtful adjustments.

In this blog, let’s explore the most common Vastu Doshas, the layout mistakes that cause them, and practical remedies that restore positive energy and flow in your living space.

1. Faulty Main Entrance – The Energy Gatekeeper

The main entrance is considered the “mouth of energy” in Vastu. It’s where prosperity, opportunities, and positivity enter your home.

Common mistake: The main door faces the south or southwest, is cluttered, poorly lit, or directly opens to a bathroom or staircase.

Why it matters: A wrongly placed or unwelcoming entrance can restrict the inflow of positive energy, symbolizing blocked opportunities.

Correction: Keep the entrance clean, well-lit, and inviting. Add auspicious symbols such as a Swastik or Vastu pyramid above the door, and ensure there’s no obstruction directly in front of it. Place plants or a small decorative divider if a toilet or staircase faces the door.

2. Kitchen in the Wrong Zone – The Fire Element Misplaced

The kitchen represents the Agni (fire) element, symbolizing vitality and sustenance.

Common mistake: Kitchens located in the northeast or centre of the house, or cooking with the face towards the west.

Why it matters: Fire in the wrong direction can cause imbalance, leading to frequent arguments, instability in income, or digestive health concerns.

Correction: The ideal kitchen placement is in the southeast corner, with the cook facing east. Keep the sink (water element) separate from the stove to maintain element harmony. If the kitchen cannot be shifted, balance it using warm colours like orange or yellow and maintain impeccable cleanliness to promote positivity.

3. Toilet in the Northeast or Center – The Purity Disturbed

Toilets are one of the most critical aspects in Vastu, as they involve waste disposal and water flow.

Common mistake: Toilets or bathrooms situated in the northeast (Ishan corner) or the exact centre (Brahmasthan) of the house.

Why it matters: The northeast is linked to purity, spirituality, and clarity of thought. Toilets here can lead to stress, confusion, and stagnation in progress. Similarly, a toilet in the centre affects the energetic stability of the entire house.

Correction: Always keep bathroom doors closed and the area dry, bright, and ventilated. Use soft pastel shades on walls and ensure cleanliness. Symbolically balance the disturbed energy by placing light, plants, or sacred symbols on the wall adjoining the bathroom (but not inside it).

4. Overhead Beams Above Beds or Seating – The Pressure Zone

Modern construction often leaves exposed beams running across rooms — a hidden energy trap according to Vastu.

Common mistake: Sleeping, working, or sitting directly under a structural beam.

Why it matters: Beams create energetic and psychological pressure, often associated with disturbed sleep, fatigue, and tension.

Correction: Move the bed or main seating slightly to avoid being directly beneath the beam. If repositioning isn’t possible, create a false ceiling or hang light fabric drapes to neutralize the downward energy effect. Soft lighting and decorative canopies can also reduce the visual heaviness of the beam.

5. Missing or Cut Northeast Corner – The Lost Fortune

In Vastu, the northeast corner (Ishan Kon) is the most auspicious direction — associated with divine energy, clarity, and growth.

Common mistake: The plot or flat has a cut or missing northeast section due to design, road angle, or interior partition.

Why it matters: A missing northeast corner is one of the major Vastu Doshas, believed to block prosperity and create a sense of stagnation or delay in achievements.

Correction: Keep this area bright, light, and clutter-free. Place a Tulsi plant, a small water bowl or fountain, or a Vastu Purusha or Sri Yantra to symbolically strengthen the energy. Enhancing this corner visually and energetically helps balance what’s missing in structure.

Final Thought

Vastu Shastra is not just about superstition or strict rules — it’s about understanding the relationship between space, direction, and human energy. By identifying and correcting common layout mistakes, you can transform your home into a space that supports peace, prosperity, and wellbeing.

If you suspect that your home might have certain Vastu imbalances, it’s best to seek professional advice before making major structural changes.

Acharya Komal Goyal specialises in analyzing home and office layouts, identifying energy imbalances, and provides practical, non-destructive remedies that aligns ancient wisdom with modern living. Contact us today to schedule a personal Vastu visit or online consultation — and bring your living space back into harmony with the universe.