Everyone wants to be financially secure — and according to Vastu Shastra, the flow of wealth into your home is deeply influenced by its directions, colours and arrangement. By aligning key areas of your home with Vastu principles, you can invite prosperity and remove the blocks that quietly drain money. Here are practical, easy Vastu tips for getting rich — zone by zone — with clear dos and don’ts.
Balance the 5 Elements
Vastu works by balancing the five elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. When these are in harmony in your home, positive energy (and wealth) flows freely. Start by examining your home’s Vastu and correcting any imbalances.
The North Zone – The Wealth Direction (Kubera)
The North is the direction of Kubera, the lord of wealth — the most important zone for money. To activate it:
- Keep it clean, light and clutter-free
- Use blue or green tones (avoid painting it red)
- Place a healthy money plant in a green vase, or a scenic image of greenery or flowing water
- Never place a dustbin, washing machine, broom, mixer-grinder or heavy electrical appliances here
The North-East (Ishanya) – Positive Flow
The North-East is the most auspicious zone for positive energy. Keep it clean, open and light, and it’s ideal for a water feature or a small aquarium, which is believed to support the flow of wealth.
The South-West – Save & Store Your Wealth
The South-West (Nairitya) represents stability and savings. This is the best place to keep your cash locker or safe — ideally so it opens toward the North (Kubera’s direction), symbolising continuous inflow of money. Use white and yellow tones here for a healthy flow of savings.
The Kitchen – South-East (Agni)
Place the kitchen in the South-East, the fire (Agni) corner. Use warm colours like pastel, red, orange or pink on the walls, and keep the cooking area clean, as a well-placed kitchen supports the family’s prosperity and health.
The Main Entrance – The Mouth of Prosperity
Your main door is where energy — and opportunity — enters. Keep it neat, clean, well-lit and welcoming, free of clutter, broken items or shoes piled at the doorway. A beautiful, well-maintained entrance invites wealth in.
Wealth Dos & Don’ts
- Do fix leaking taps and pipes at once — dripping water symbolises draining money.
- Do keep the house clutter-free; clutter blocks energy and wealth.
- Do keep broken items, cracked mirrors and non-working clocks out of the home.
- Don’t keep the locker in the North-East or facing South.
- Don’t let the North-East or the centre (Brahmasthan) of the home be heavy or cluttered.
Get a Personalised Vastu Analysis
For a full, personalised Vastu plan to boost wealth in your home or office, book a Vastu Shastra Consultation, or read more Vastu tips for the main entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which direction is best for wealth in Vastu?
The North is the wealth direction in Vastu, ruled by Kubera, the lord of wealth. Keep it clean, use blue or green tones, place a money plant there, and avoid dustbins or heavy appliances in this zone.
Where should I keep my cash locker as per Vastu?
Keep your cash locker or safe in the South-West zone, ideally opening toward the North (Kubera’s direction), which symbolises a continuous inflow of money. Avoid keeping it in the North-East or facing South.
What are the best Vastu tips to attract money?
Keep the North (wealth) zone clean with a money plant, place your locker in the South-West opening North, keep the main entrance neat and welcoming, fix all leaking taps, and remove clutter and broken items from the home.
Does a money plant attract wealth in Vastu?
Yes, in Vastu a healthy money plant kept in the North zone (ideally in a green vase) is believed to attract wealth and positive energy. Keep it green and well-maintained.
Which direction should the kitchen face for prosperity?
The kitchen should ideally be in the South-East (the fire/Agni corner), with warm colours and a clean cooking area, which is believed to support the family’s health and prosperity.
