Рина Задвиль – Vastu. The Formula of Harmony (страница 2)

Floor replacement – It is better to refrain from using gray and black colors, as they absorb all positive energies from the home. Floors are influenced by the element of earth, therefore various earthy tones may be very beneficial. It is also forbidden to use white granite in the home, as it is commonly used in religious buildings such as churches, mosques, and temples. One must also avoid types of granite used for monuments and tombstones in cemeteries.

Exterior walls – There must not be five corners or more (during renovation and after it).

General Recommendations:

During renovation, one must maintain a good mood and calmness. Nervousness and anger carry negative energies capable of harming the renovation and rendering it useless.

Before beginning renovation, one must ensure that no new defects will arise because of the changes.

Renovation and the various modifications should be carried out in such a way that they fully suit all people living in the home.

It is forbidden to add bathrooms and toilets in unsuitable places, especially in the northeast and the southwest.

One must not build a kitchen, toilet, room, staircase, or pillar in the center of the house.

It is necessary to consult professionals to obtain the required permits for changes in the home. For example, no wall may be demolished without the approval of an engineer. Demolition of structural walls may cause enormous damage to the house or building.

Astro Vastu

Every person feels harmony differently and understands something personal under this word, something that differs from others. This happens for a simple reason – each person is individual and has his own horoscope. Therefore, the planning and design of a home must suit each person separately.

In every direction, according to the compass rose, there is a meaning and an influence from the point of view of Indian (Vedic) astrology. Therefore, before acquiring a new home or planning different areas within the home, it is worth checking the directions also from a personal and astrological perspective.

The use of Vastu Shastra principles can greatly help resolve various problems, but approaching the matter from the perspective of a professional astrologer can solve problems one hundred percent.

Each planet has a ruler and a place in the home that influences it.

Improving the Influence of the Sun on the Home

The Sun is the source of life on Earth. It is called the king among the planets, and it gives light and warmth. The Sun is responsible for the four seasons, the elements, the soul of a person, and his organs: the heart, eyes, spine, and blood.

According to Vastu, the Sun represents Brahma – the creator and the one responsible for everything that happens. The east is controlled by Indra (the king of the gods) and is under the influence of solar energies. Also, the Sun rises in the east, and therefore this direction is considered positive and prosperous.

The Sun is represented by the element of fire. In the home its influence may be positive, contributing to the expression of emotions and enthusiasm, but it may also be negative and destructive – similar to sunlight, which can be beneficial, yet excessive heat can harm health.

To prevent a lack of balance in the eastern part of the home, this area should be kept light (not overloaded) compared to the southern and western sectors. It is also better for the northern and eastern walls to be less thick than the western and southern ones.

The eastern direction especially influences men – in terms of health, social reputation (one’s name in society), character, and fame.

By maintaining the balance of the five elements (water, fire, air, earth, and ether) in the design of the home, one can reduce the negative influences of the Sun, receive the benefits of solar energies, and create a harmonious space.

To allow the elemental energies to pass harmoniously and not stagnate, one must follow these rules: objects and colors representing the element of water must not be placed in the location of the element of fire; objects and colors representing the element of fire must not be placed in the location of the element of ether; objects and colors representing the element of ether must not be placed in the location of the element of air; objects and colors representing the element of air must not be placed in the location of the element of earth; objects and colors representing the element of earth must not be placed in the location of the element of water.

When there are defects in the east of the home, the Sun activates the negative qualities of a person, such as arrogance, anger, envy, malice, lack of morals, egoism, and audacity.

When the east is balanced, the Sun can give a person fame, a good name for his business, respect, energy, happiness, optimism, success in all areas of life, love, wealth, the ability to lead, the development of beneficial relationships, reputation, and good character.

In the home, the Sun represents the head of the household and also influences the eastern windows in the living room. If there are no eastern windows in the home, it is recommended to compensate for this by hanging a metal or copper sun on the eastern wall of the house. When hanging or placing items depicting the Sun that have a face, only a smiling Sun should be used, and negative facial expressions should be avoided. This especially helps businessmen, politicians, consultants, artists, and people who are professionals in their field.

The east is considered a calm, pleasant, and peaceful place. Therefore, it is highly recommended for an elderly person to sleep in an eastern room if the house has eastern gates. The west is also suitable for placing an elderly person’s bedroom, as it likewise helps maintain health. The northeast can be a very pleasant place (such as a guest room for an elderly person).

A water tank must not be placed on the roof in the east of the house. This type of tank represents the element of earth (the southwest direction is ideal – heavy), while the eastern direction (light) receives the energies of the element of air from the west. If these two elements meet in this way, an energetic blockage will form, affecting health.

It is recommended to sit near sunlight every morning; therefore, the home should be planned so that the living room and work area are located near the east.

One may place a bamboo plant in the east of the living room or in the eastern part of the home.

It is recommended to hang a picture depicting a sunrise in the east of the living room or in the easternmost room of the home.

The eastern area of the home should be warm and pleasant in terms of color, and therefore cold colors (blue, black) should be avoided there.

It is recommended to hang in the eastern part of the home an illustration of a phoenix and to place a statue of a horse, lion, or bull.

Occupations and careers suitable for the east include politics, management, business, international organizations, art, cinema, and photography. The east is also a good location for beaches and swimming pools.

Buildings represented by the Sun: fortresses, government institutions, public offices, council houses, municipalities, and temples.

Stones represented by the Sun, which may be used for strength: ruby, orange calcite, smoky quartz, quartz, mango quartz, red quartz, tiger’s eye, carnelian, citrine, amber, sunstone, axinite, diamond, topaz, and others.

Metals represented by the Sun: gold and copper.

Shapes represented by the Sun: circle, heart, star, spiral, and swastika (although it is undesirable to place round objects in the east).

Plants and flowers represented by the Sun: wheat, rice, almond, coconut, oranges, lavender, pungent-flavored plants, roses, lotus, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers.

Natural places represented by the Sun: forests and mountains.

Improving the Influence of the Moon on the Home

According to Vastu, the Moon is considered negative, and therefore it is very important that the place of the Moon is always balanced. If the Sun is the king, then the Moon is the queen – the feminine essence. In the home, the Moon represents women.

The Moon influences the northwest and is responsible for the following areas: sleep, the brain, products of the earth, business, trade, travel, relatives, and professions connected with liquids. The northwest is governed by the god Vayu.

The northwestern direction strongly influences joy in the home, administrative matters, women and children (especially the third and seventh child).

When there are defects in the northwest of the home, the Moon especially influences a person’s financial situation and psychological state. If a person suffering from a mental illness lives in a home with a northwestern defect, the symptoms will be particularly severe. Also, if the northwest has a defect, it will bring pessimism, problems in family life, and problems in society.

When the northwest is balanced, the Moon can give a person fame, a high social position, a good name for his business, pleasant appearance, wonderful family life, helpfulness, politeness, enjoyment, and even psychological closeness with people.