Why doesn't this tool give me a numeric score?

Because no canonical scoring formula exists in classical Vastu texts — a "score out of 100" is a modern web-tool invention, and fabricating one here would misrepresent something contested as if it were a settled calculation.

Is Vastu Shastra scientifically proven?

No — this is a traditional architectural and astrological framework, not a claim backed by physical science. It's presented here as cultural/traditional reference information.

What if my home can't match most of these guidelines?

This is extremely common — real plots, floor plans, and existing structures rarely allow every guideline to be followed simultaneously. Many practitioners describe remedies (mirrors, specific colors, symbolic objects) for spaces that can't be relocated, which this checklist doesn't cover.

Is the North-East direction really that important?

It's one of the most consistently emphasized directions across Vastu literature — traditionally reserved for the puja (worship) space and considered the direction most sensitive to being used incorrectly (e.g. for a bathroom).

Does this apply to apartments as well as houses?

The same directional principles are commonly applied to apartments, though an apartment owner has far less control over the building's overall orientation — some guidelines may simply not be adjustable.

Can Vastu issues be fixed without construction?

Many Vastu consultants describe non-structural remedies (specific colors, mirrors, plants, or symbolic objects) for directional mismatches that can't be fixed by moving walls — a full consultation covers this, which this checklist doesn't.

Where did these specific directional guidelines come from?

Cross-checked against astrosage.com's published Vastu guidance for the main entrance, puja room, kitchen, master bedroom, study, bathroom, staircase, water storage, and central space before shipping.

Should I renovate my home based on this checklist alone?

No — consult a qualified Vastu consultant for a real assessment before making any structural changes; this tool is informational reference, not renovation advice.

Vastu Checklist

About the Vastu Checklist

A directional-principles checklist based on classical Vastu Shastra guidelines for where each room or feature traditionally belongs in a home.

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How to use it

Read each row's recommended direction for that room or feature.
Check off any feature whose actual placement in your home matches the traditional guideline.
Read the brief reason behind each recommendation.
Use the running count at the top to see how many guidelines your home currently matches.

Formula

Each row reflects a classical Vastu Shastra directional principle — e.g. the kitchen traditionally belongs in the South-East (Agneya, the fire-element corner), the master bedroom in the South-West (Nairutya, the earth-element corner). Cross-checked against astrosage.com and other Vastu references before shipping.

Worked example

A kitchen in the South-East and a puja room in the North-East both match their classical recommended directions; a kitchen in the North-East would be a mismatch, since that corner is traditionally reserved for the sacred/worship space.

The 8 compass directions and their traditional Vastu associations

The 8 compass directions and their traditional Vastu associations
Direction	Sanskrit name	Traditional association
North	Uttara	Wealth, money
North-East	Ishanya	Sacred, divine energy, water element
East	Purva	Sunrise, new beginnings
South-East	Agneya	Fire element
South	Dakshina	Heaviness, stability
South-West	Nairutya	Earth element, stability
West	Paschima	Gains, stability
North-West	Vayavya	Air element, movement

Interpreting your result

Deliberately built as a checklist, not a numeric score. No canonical "Vastu score out of 100" formula exists in classical texts — that kind of blended score is a modern web-tool invention, not real methodology, so this tool doesn't fabricate one. Real homes commonly can't match every guideline due to plot shape or existing structure — this is informational reference, not a renovation mandate.

Recommendations

• The center of the home (Brahmasthan) is traditionally treated as its own special zone, advised to be kept open and uncluttered rather than assigned to any single room.

Frequently asked questions

A traditional Indian system of architecture and spatial design, describing how a building's layout and directional orientation are believed to affect the wellbeing of its occupants.

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