Рина Задвиль – Vastu. The Formula of Harmony (страница 3)
Besides the northwestern placement, the Moon also influences the bathroom, western windows, the drainage channel, and the sewage system. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the planning of these areas. The room in the northwestern part of the home should also be bright, and work materials should not be stored in it. A dark and neglected room (in this direction) harms the health of the women living in the home.
One must avoid an entrance in the northwest, because a doorway opening weakens this area and ultimately causes the important energies needed by a person (the energy of the Moon and of the northwest) to flow outward.
A picture or drawing depicting peacocks may be hung in the northwest of the home to add positive energy and joy.
If a person lives alone in a home, the Moon’s influences become stronger.
The Moon changes daily and passes through the same cycle every month anew, and thus its influences also change accordingly. It is recommended to pay attention to the Moon’s changes when working on something.
New Moon – a symbol of new beginnings and a good start for launching a project and advertising new things during this time. At this stage the Moon is still not visible, because it is positioned between the Earth and the Sun.
Waxing Crescent (Birth of the Moon) – a symbol of intention. At this stage the Moon’s light increases, and only a smaller part of the Moon is illuminated. The birth of the Moon carries great meaning for marking festive days in various religions.
First Quarter Moon – a time for making decisions. At this stage one half of the Moon is illuminated, and the other half is in shadow. The Moon can give motivation and the need to achieve something or finish something.
Waxing Gibbous (Almost Full Moon) – a sign of refinement. At this stage the Moon is almost full. This is a good time for discussions, weighing matters, and understanding what to do next.
Full Moon – a sign of release and fulfillment of intentions. At this stage the Moon is again positioned between the Earth and the Sun, and the Sun illuminates it fully. Our intuition becomes sharper at this time; the Moon gives us the ability to see things from a better perspective and to study them. It is a good time to get rid of harmful habits, to heal, to create change, to restart things, and to work in partnership.
Waning Moon – a symbol of gratitude. At this stage the Moon begins to disappear. It is worth reviewing matters during this time. It is a good time for giving thanks.
Last Quarter Moon – a time to let go (this may also be called the third quarter). At this stage the Moon is in the opposite position to the first quarter. It is a good time for calming down and reflecting on new ideas, working on bad habits, letting go of unnecessary things in the home, and ending toxic relationships.
Waning Crescent (Disappearing Moon) – a sign of tranquility. At this stage the Moon is almost invisible. It is a good time for peace, calm, and rest before the beginning of the new month. Therefore, it is not recommended to force oneself to work too hard.
At the next stage, the Moon will begin its journey anew.
Occupations and careers suitable for the northwestern direction: music and everything connected with hearing, dairy production, pets, beauty salons, car sales, transportation services, and air-conditioning services.
Buildings represented by the Moon: fortresses, houses, and residential buildings.
Stones represented by the Moon: pearl, moonstone, black moonstone, peach moonstone, galaxite, marcasite, labradorite, quartz, mango quartz, clear calcite, selenite, angelite, rhodonite, and others.
It is recommended to place a crystal sphere on the northwest of the desk used for studying or working.
Metals represented by the Moon: aluminum and silver.
Plants and flowers represented by the Moon: cucumber, mushrooms, oranges, melon, lettuce, sugar cane, rice, white poppy, herbs, and palms.
Additional products represented by the Moon: sour cream and salt.
Natural places represented by the Moon: oceans, rivers, and mountains.
Improving the Influence of Jupiter on the Home
Jupiter is considered a teacher who gives wisdom and spirituality. Therefore, it is also called
Jupiter influences the northeast. It represents nobility, cheerfulness, productivity, masculinity, passion, and goodness.
The northeastern direction influences joy in the home, finances, and the birth of children (especially the first, fourth, and eighth child).
The ruler of the northeast is the god Shiva. According to Indian mythology, Shiva appears in different forms and represents various possibilities for a person’s development:
BHOLENATH – strong, infantile, and naïve, but not foolish.
NATARAJA – the dancer and the prosperous one. Gives a person peace through mastery.
ARDHANARISHVARA – underwent a spiritual process to become half woman, half man.
KALABHAIRAVA – brings destruction and suffering.
ADIYOGI – the first Guru of those knowledgeable in yoga.
TRIAMBAKA – possessing the third eye for ultimate vision, but intoxicated.
Attributes that symbolize Shiva: meditation, TRISHUL – channels and opportunities for solving life problems; the third eye; the Moon – a symbol of alcoholism; snakes – filtering poisons.
From this it follows that different positions of the northeastern sector in the home contribute to whether a person becomes good and spiritual or low and immoral.
If the northeast is in balance, Jupiter can extend life, give health, quick recovery when a person is sick, and can give hope, cheerfulness, wisdom, luck, humanity, good character, proper judgment, strength to work, success in all areas of life, good social status, respect, morality, income, and advancement in all endeavors.
When there are defects in the northeast of the home, Jupiter will cause the people living in the house to become wasteful, gamblers, overly optimistic without reason, careless, poor, and with low social status. These people will also be misperceived in society; they themselves will rely on others and experience losses as a result; they will worry, think incorrectly, and experience failure.
But these are not the only things that occur because of defects in the northeast. The northeast is the sector of prosperity in all areas of life, and therefore there may also be problems in personal life, in finding a suitable groom or bride.
If the northeastern corner is cut off, it may affect a person’s mental health and cause depression. The same will happen if the northwestern corner or the southeastern corner is extended.
Objects used to correct defects in the northeast will not always help.
To enhance the positive influences of Jupiter, it is recommended to place a vase with yellow flowers in the northeast of the living room. It is also recommended to place a statue of an elephant or a horse in the northeast of the home.
No black design elements may be used in the northeast of any room.
Occupations and careers suitable for the northeastern direction: law, mediation, meditation, yoga, and the study of religions.
Buildings represented by Jupiter: very beautiful and prestigious buildings, legal buildings, religious buildings such as temples, educational institutions, and the like.
Stones represented by Jupiter, which may be used to strengthen the place: topaz, yellow sapphire, amethyst, quartz, mango quartz, purpurite, brazilianite, lapis lazuli, zircon, moldavite, sugilite, pietersite, and others.
Metals represented by Jupiter: gold and platinum.
Plants and flowers represented by Jupiter: grass, large trees, and roses.
Products represented by Jupiter: fruits, sweets, and foods containing fat.
Natural places represented by Jupiter: green and beautiful parks.
Colors symbolizing Jupiter: gold and lilac.
Improving the Influences of Mercury on the Home
In Indian mythology, Mercury is called the prince among the planets. It is considered the planet of intellect and is responsible primarily for memory, knowledge, reason, trade, communication, writing abilities, speaking skills, art, creativity, wit, clarity, philosophy, mathematics, and knowledge of languages.
According to Vastu, Mercury influences the northern direction. Therefore, the north is connected with our progress in career and business. It influences our financial situation, hygiene, upbringing, speech, correspondence with others, and literary activities. The direction is ruled by the god Kubera.
The northern direction strongly influences finances, the health of women, behavior, name, and fame.
If there are defects in the north of the home, Mercury will contribute to arrogance, lying, stuttering, unpleasant speech (a person may even curse or insult). The people living in the home may also talk excessively, behave arrogantly, and forget various things.
If the north is balanced, Mercury can give a person wisdom, the ability to learn, good speech, the strength to argue and defend one’s principles, mastery of languages, excellent memory, the ability to investigate, engage in business, success, speed in work, and good intuition.