DIRECTIONS AFFECTING HEALTH

There are two types of energies which are either positive or negative. Whenever positive energy gets imbalanced, negative energy creeps in and the resistance power or immune system of the body gets affected and makes one prone to illness.

It is necessary to have all the directions of the house balanced as per Vaastu to enjoy all round Health, Wealth and Prosperity.But while talking about having a good health and resistance power, two directions play a very important role. These are North of North East and South of South East.

North of North East:

This direction is important for physical as well as emotional health.

Some Do's for North of North East

1. Keep this northeast clean and systematic.

2. Remove clutter and discard all the useless and broken things.

3. Always keep healthy small plants. Big plants should be avoided

4. Spend some time every day in exercise or meditation to enhance your immunity levels.

5. Keep medicines at northeast to have better effect.

6. Keep a picture of Lord Dhanvantari at Northeast for speedy recovery.

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Some Dont's for North of North East

1. Avoid toilets, gen-set, inverter,electrical items and kitchen in this direction.

2. Do not keep dustbins or scrap in this direction.There is no remedy for them in this direction.

3. Do not block the northeast with a staircase or storeroom

South of South East:

It is the direction of energy and strength.This direction helps in giving the occupants good vital energy, and physical as well as mental stamina when the energies of this direction are harmonised.

Some Do's for South of South East

1. It is excellent to have the kitchen or any fire related activity in this direction including colour like red

2. Cooked food should be kept in South of South East as it helps in better absorption of nutrition.

3. After balancing the energies of this direction, place desi ghee or clarified butter and honey in this direction. These two can be consumed regularly to enhance the sense of well-being and strength of body.

4. Spending time in this direction makes a person physically and mentally energetic and helps in recovery from even chronic ailments, if any.

5. Timid or shy persons can benefit by sleeping in the room at southeast

Some Don'ts for South of South East

1. Avoid any toilet, septic tank or well at southeast.

2. No dustbins or scrap should to be kept in this direction.

SOME MORE VAASTU USES OF SALT

1. Take some coarse salt in a glass vessel or bowl and keep four-five cloves along with the salt in that bowl. You can keep it in any corner of the house. This will increase inflow of money.

2. If there is any Vaastu defect related to bathroom, then take crystal salt in a bowl and keep it in a place in the bathroom, Noone should touch it.Change the salt from the bowl every few days.

3. Place glass bowls containing rock salt in the corners of the room and remove after 10-12 hours. The salt will absorb the negative energies from the atmosphere. This salt should be discarded (flushed) from the premises on an immediate basis. The salt should not be kept for a longer period. So do not forget to dispose it.

USE OF BLUE APATITE

It is a gemstone consisting of calcium phosphate combined with fluorine, chlorine or hydroxyl. It is blue in colour and it is associated with the Throat Chakra (energy center). This stone improves the communication skills and public speaking ability of a person. Some experts say that this gemstone suppresses hunger and so helps in weight loss! The Blue apatite brings psychic powers. It can be kept on the table in the living room or worn like any other gemstone with an advice from astrology expert. This stone encourages love of life and can be carried to increase friendship. The gemstone is believed to enhance insight, creativity and learning. However, an expert should be consulted before wearing any type of gemstones

Q.1. What are the benefits of keeping the imprints of Goddess Laxmi at home?

Sushil Baruah, via email

Ans. According to astrologers, by putting many auspicious symbols including Swastik, Om, Lord Ganesha on the main door of the house, the blessings of the deities remain at home. Similarly, by applying the footprints of Lakshmi on the main gate, happiness and prosperity comes. This destroys negative energy and increases positivity. There is no dearth of wealth in the house. That's why it is very auspicious to put the footprints of Lakshmi.

Q.2. I have started a packaging Industry 6 years back. I am yet to reach the breakeven point and in fact making losses. What may be the reason as per Vaastu ?

Name withheld on request

Ans. There may be several factors. Please send me the detail of your plant with directions.

1. Transformer or electric panel at southwest causes accidents.

2. Open space in southwest causes lower products or low productivity.

3. The door in the southwest makes business unstable.

4. A toilet block in the southwest harms relationship with employees, workers & customers.

5. Higher floor level at northeast restricts business growth.

6. Septic tank or underground water tank at southwest.

7. Scrap area in northeast or northwest harms the reputation of the business.