In vastu the north is the direction of Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, and governs the inflow of money; the south-west governs stability, so savings and the safe are kept there, placed against the south or west wall so the door opens towards the north. The south-east is the fire zone for the kitchen — not the place for cash. A clean, open north and a solid south-west are the two basics.
The wealth zones
| Zone | Role for money | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| North (Kubera’s direction) | Inflow of money and opportunities | Keep open, light and clutter-free; a small water feature or plants suit it |
| South-west | Stability — holding on to wealth | Place the safe or locker here, against the south or west wall, opening towards the north |
| North-east | Clarity and blessings | Keep clean and light; puja space, no heavy storage |
| South-east (fire) | Energy, kitchen, electricals | Not the place for cash or the safe |
Entrance and flow
- Keep the main door well lit, clean and free of obstructions; a broken or noisy door is fixed first.
- North and east entrances are traditionally favoured; any entrance works if the threshold is kept clean and bright.
- Avoid clutter behind doors and in the north — vastu reads stagnation there as stalled income.
What to avoid
- Toilets or a staircase in the north-east.
- The safe opening towards the south.
- Leaking taps and broken items — tradition links them with money draining away.
- Heavy storage in the north and north-east.
Your chart matters too
Vastu supports what the birth chart already promises. Wealth is read from the 2nd and 11th houses, their lords and Jupiter, and timed by the dasha. A good home layout helps you hold and use money well; it does not replace the chart or practical planning.
Check your own chart
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Frequently asked questions
Which direction is best for wealth in vastu?
The north, the direction of Kubera.
Where should the safe or locker be kept?
In the south-west, against the south or west wall, opening towards the north.
Is the south-east the wealth zone?
No. The south-east is the fire zone, suited to the kitchen.
What simple step helps most?
Keep the north open and clutter-free and the south-west solid.
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