VASTU SYMBOLS & ITS IMPORTANCE:

VASTU SYMBOLS & ITS IMPORTANCE:

Whenever I visit some houses I found that people copy others and buy Vastu / Feng Shui products, keep them in their houses to get the benefit, but the outcome is somewhat different. 

Each and every product of Vastu / Feng Shui produces some positive or negative energies of that product. Pictures or paintings with shining frames and small decoration pieces or big sculptures are good and beneficial if they are placed in right directions. They work wonder in house.

Some of the symbols are recognized throughout the world, because of their properties or qualities. As the knowledge of man increased the meaning of these symbols changed. But most common symbols which are unchanged and remained as it is e.g. symbol of fire, symbolizes warmth, symbol of water shows power etc. the bottom line is that these symbols do affect the life of man.

BAMBOO:

Bamboo stands for nourishment and growth in Vastu / Feng Shui. It brings luck, growth and wealth in house. It also bared the house from negative energies. Its placing is in east, southeast or south.

Laughing Buddha:

Of all the Buddha symbols this is the most important as well as popular. This is a symbol of Feng Shui and believed that this brings prosperity and happiness in life.

It should be kept about 30 inches above the floor on some stand or table. The face should be towards main entrance. But there are some Buddha with different colors. In that case these should be kept according to the color of the direction.

The Pagoda Tower:

The other name is education tower. As the name says, it is linked with education. The students who can’t study or concentrate, must keep it on the table. This symbol will organize and maintain the mind. This derives from the Buddha Stupa.

This should be kept in north east of student’s desk. This will then increase the concentration and power to understand the complexity of studies.

Chinese Coins:

As the name reflects, these are Chinese coins and Chinese written on it. They are tied with red thread. Usually these come as hangings but now in many forms these are available. These coins supposed to bring prosperity, wealth and luck in abundance.

They can be hung inside of the door. They can also be kept in lockers or in pocket. Chinese believe it to be the best gift to others for their prosperity.

Wind Chimes:

Most of the Indian houses, you will find them hanging.  This is best to disburse energy. It is very useful in the corner where the energy is stagnant. It also brings new opportunities in life.

One must use six, seven or eight rods wind chime. If made of metal these should be hung in west, northwest or north. If of wood then these should be hung in east, southeast or south, it depends.

White Horses:

Whenever these are placed these should be in pair only. Horses will stimulate your life. These horses must be in galloping form with their right foot high in the air.

Being its color is white; these should be kept in northwest. These will support your finance and enhance your wealth.

So you see that these paintings, articles, sculpture etc. carry great meaning in life. These things generate positive energy in life and keep away the negative energy.

 But the most important thing one must know that these things produce positive results only and only when these are energized and kept in specific and particular direction, otherwise it will be only a decoration piece.

NORTH DIRECTION

NORTH DIRECTION:

                                                             

North is one of the most important cardinal direction in Vastu and Feng Shui. This is because the positive energies reign here. Magnet energy of earth flows from north to south or it can be said that it is center of production of energy and storage of power; this is one of the reasons of its importance. In Vastu this is the direction of Lord Kuber the God of wealth.

This direction of the house should be clutter free and should have open space or there should be lawn or garden. Flow of energy is from North to South thru the medium of earth and air. Vastu and Feng Shui suggest that this direction should not be obstructed with high structure or trees as this will obstruct the inflow of positive energy to the plot or structure and the result that the inhabitants of the structure will be deprived of its positive energy which is essential for success and growth.  

In this direction there should not be any store, kitchen or washroom.

The plot should not have any cut or round.

The side of the plot should be lower than south, southwest and west.

There should not be any obstacle in plot in this direction.

Big no to servant quarter here.

Only small plants should be grown here and no big trees or such structure.

There should not be master bed room here.

When any of the above structure created on this direction of plot then there is big problem of wealth.

Opportunities will be lost or slip from hand.

There will be unnecessary tension in family.

Arguments and clashes between husband and wife.

If kitchen in this corner, own earned savings will vanish suddenly and one will realize it later on.

If the doors and windows are smaller and fewer than south, it will be big vastu defect and lead to expenditure related problems.

These are some of the problems which one faces when there is defect in north direction. Lot of care should be taken otherwise the life becomes hell. If such problem persists one must consult a good vastu expert so that life become smooth and happy.

TREES AND PLANTS IN VASTU / FENG SHUI

TREES AND PLANTS IN VASTU / FENG SHUI.

Whenever one enters the house thru main gate usually one found a small garden in front of house and the same is in the back side of the house. People like to have such type of garden in their houses but Vastu and Feng Shui laid some guidelines for these gardens, trees and plants.

In Vastu and Feng Shui every item plays a vital role. As such trees and plants have great impact, because they are very close to our life and in our surroundings. These plants and trees have direct relation with human body; they emit energies which affects our life. Some of them emit negative energies which are harmful. One must choose these plants with much care. 

Plants should be planted in auspicious constellation. It is always be good if the plants are planted during Shukal Paksh or close to full moon. The trees should be in even number and not in odd number 

A list of good and auspicious trees: coconut, neem, beetle, sandalwood, pomegranate, lemon, pineapple, bilva, almond, mango, amla etc.

Pipal and banyan trees are sacred and they should be usually planted near temples and or near sacred places.

 DIRECTION:

                                                

In Vastu and Feng Shui different plants and trees have specific directions, if planted in those directions the owner will get good results otherwise the same trees and plants give negative energies. One must apply Vastu for these. Next there are some plants considered to be auspicious for homes and must be planted accordingly.

Avoid planting trees exactly in front of gate or in the center of the house.

Huge trees must be planted in the south or west.

Never grow big trees in north and east.

Small plants should be grown in east and north.

Thorny plants are prohibited in house but a rose can be grown in house.

Plants which produce milk should be avoided in the four walls of house.

Citrus group plants like lemon can be grown in house.

Sweet smelling flower plants and plants with medicinal properties are allowed. 

Trees on which honeybees, worms, insects, owls or serpents grow/rest should never be planted around the house.

Pointed or sharp corners leaves generate Yang Energy and it moves very quickly. These should be placed where the energy is stagnant.

Always avoid dry plants, instead silk plant are comparatively good.

The bottom line is where there is imbalance of energy in the house or office just place plants and they will balance the energy. 

So use these plants judiciously and you will enjoy the happy and prosperous life.