Vastu considers this a challenging placement, but it can be balanced without construction.
Very poor, causes instability and obstacles.
Best direction: North-East (100/100)
In Vastu Shastra, the South-West is the earth zone (Nairutya). It governs stability, relationships and the authority of the head of the family, and is best kept heavy and closed. Its element is earth and its presiding deity is Nairutya.
The main entrance is how energy enters the home. In Vastu its direction is the way you face when you stand at the door looking out, not where the door sits on the plan.
An entrance in the South-West — the zone of stability — is considered one of the more challenging placements, linked to obstacles and instability.
South of South-West
Poor, may lead to financial difficulties
South-West
Very poor, causes instability and obstacles
West of South-West
Poor, may affect family harmony
Vastu Buddy scores 16 directions, so a door near the edge of the South-West zone can score a little differently from one at its centre.
If you're ever building or majorly renovating, this is worth discussing with a Vastu consultant as a structural priority.
In the meantime, keep the entrance exceptionally well lit.
Use heavy, grounding elements at the threshold — a solid door, stone planters.
A small mirror just inside, facing the door, is traditionally used to help redirect energy back into the home.
A main entrance facing South-West scores 20/100 on Vastu Buddy (needs attention). Very poor, causes instability and obstacles.
North-East scores highest (100/100), followed by North (90) and East (90). The main entrance is how energy enters the home. In Vastu its direction is the way you face when you stand at the door looking out, not where the door sits on the plan.
If you're ever building or majorly renovating, this is worth discussing with a Vastu consultant as a structural priority. In the meantime, keep the entrance exceptionally well lit. Use heavy, grounding elements at the threshold — a solid door, stone planters. A small mirror just inside, facing the door, is traditionally used to help redirect energy back into the home.
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.