Harmonise Your Home: Decorate Using the Five Elements of Vastu for Positive Energy

By Lodha

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian architectural practice of harnessing a space’s layout, measurement, furniture placement, colour theory, and more to generate a positive flow of energy and achieve harmony. Today, most investors buying homes attempt to incorporate Vastu into their space, whether making their first purchase or are well-versed with the real estate market. Vastu comprises five basic elements, such as Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Sky, which, when balanced, can bring about harmony and prosperity. These five elements, or Pancha Bhoota, function as angels of peace and can help ground a space, building a solid foundation for abundance. Here is a handy guide on incorporating these elements into your space to make it aesthetically pleasing while creating the perfect environment for goal fulfilment.

Fire:

One of the five substances that make up the world, a physical fire can have a similar effect on your space as the Sun does on the planet. Fire, within the confines of Vastu, is a symbol for light, warmth, and a source of comforting heat. However, Vastu principles also highlight that when handled irresponsibly, fire can prove to be dangerous and damaging. On the positive side, it can also symbolise courage, compassion, and devotion. Fire can also manifest as unshakeable willpower needed to achieve your goals. Vastu believes in tapping into fire’s transformative power, wherein it can convert one object into another; it is a pure source of energy. According to Vastu, including warm colours like reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, etc., can help you evoke the essence of fire in your home. You can also make use of the shape or motif of a triangle to represent fire. You can also place objects like lamps and candles or invite sunlight to capture the spirit of fire.

Water:

Making up most of our planet and giving life to all organisms, it’s no surprise that water is one of the most powerful elements within Vastu. Synonymous with authority and power, Vastu stress on water’s relation to helping cities and kingdoms flourish throughout history. Water bodies near your house can help keep the energy flowing and encourage flexibility. Running water helps you accept change and has a cooling effect on your personality. If your home is not near a water body, you can channel its qualities by opting for a residential project with a swimming pool. You can also place items like a waterfall, fountain, fish tank, or earthen pots in your home. Paintings featuring water and colours like black and blue also help capture the element’s essence.

Earth:

Represented by soil, stone, clay, ceramic, brick, or concrete, this element holds the vibration of the Earth. While items featuring colours like orange, yellow, or brown also represent Earth, so do crystal clusters. The element earth is also associated with the Southwest direction. According to Vastu, Southwest is a suitable direction for an executive cabin, machine room, or a master bedroom since it lends an air of stability and control to such spaces. While the square shape is a symbol of the earth element and its grounding powers, colours like light yellow, beige, and light brown evoke its spirit.

Wind:

Associated with the Northwest direction, wind, also known as air or vayu, is essential for your survival. Whether it be sound, feel, or touch, a lot of your sensory perceptions are rooted in air. Ensuring that wind in your space flows according to Vastu can help you improve the fluidity of energy in your home. It can also help facilitate easy and clear communication. Vastu stresses the placement of plants, windows, and doors to increase ventilation and harness the benefits of wind. Objects like bells and chimes also allow you to see the tangible effects of air. While a round shape is associated with the element, the colours blue and grey seem to reflect wind the best.

Space:

The centre of the Brahmasthan, the crux of any premises, the space element is as ephemeral as it is important. The Brahmasthan is the heart of the house and should be kept unfettered and free from obstructing objects. As per Vastu, it is best to avoid placing pillars, stairs, bathrooms, or heavy objects near the Brahmasthan. To access the space element and the power of the Brahmasthan, it is best to ensure that the latter is open to the sky. It is no surprise that the element is associated with a sky-blue hue and is captured through objects like the Brahma Pyramid or Crystals.

Designing a home while paying homage to the five elements of Vastu can help streamline the flow of energy in the space. If you want to invest in a Vastu-approved home without compromising on modern construction quality, Lodha caters to all your requirements. Our premium projects are created by the top designers in India and the world’s leading experts and are tailored to align with Vastu Shastra.

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