Vastu considers this a challenging placement, but it can be balanced without construction.
Worst location, causes financial problems.
Best direction: South-East (100/100)
In Vastu Shastra, the North-East is the most sacred zone of the home (Ishanya). It governs spirituality, mental clarity and health, and Vastu wants it kept light, clean and open. Its element is water and its presiding deity is Ishanya.
The kitchen holds the fire element, so Vastu places it where fire is naturally strong and keeps it away from the water and earth zones it would clash with.
North-East is the most sacred, spiritual zone of the home; placing the fire element here is considered the most inauspicious kitchen placement in Vastu, commonly linked to financial and health strain.
North of North-East
Poor, requires careful fire placement
North-East
Worst location, causes financial problems
East of North-East
Poor but manageable with proper stove positioning
Vastu Buddy scores 16 directions, so a room near the edge of the North-East zone can score a little differently from one at its centre.
If a renovation is ever on the table, this is the one placement worth prioritizing for relocation rather than remedying in place.
In the meantime, position the stove itself in the South-East corner of the kitchen, even though the room is in the North-East.
Always cook facing East.
Keep a piece of raw camphor or a small copper item near the kitchen entrance.
Keep this kitchen spotless, uncluttered, and mirror-free.
A kitchen in the North-East scores 10/100 on Vastu Buddy (needs attention). Worst location, causes financial problems.
South-East scores highest (100/100), followed by East (80) and South (70). The kitchen holds the fire element, so Vastu places it where fire is naturally strong and keeps it away from the water and earth zones it would clash with.
If a renovation is ever on the table, this is the one placement worth prioritizing for relocation rather than remedying in place. In the meantime, position the stove itself in the South-East corner of the kitchen, even though the room is in the North-East. Always cook facing East. Keep a piece of raw camphor or a small copper item near the kitchen entrance. Keep this kitchen spotless, uncluttered, and mirror-free.
How does the rest of your home score?
One room is only part of the picture. Place every room on the compass for your overall Vastu score and a remedy for each one.