Can your property make you poor? Vastu says yes

Ever felt like your home is secretly working against you? From misplaced toilets to wrongly positioned kitchens, your property might be silently draining your energy—and your bank account. Vastu Shastra has answers. This guide unpacks common mistakes, success stories, and a checklist you can use today to stop the financial freefall. Realign your space, reclaim your fortune.

What is Vastu Shastra and should you care?

Let me start with a confession: I used to think Vastu Shastra was just a relic of the past. But when I moved into a “modern” apartment—designed with no regard for energy flow—I noticed something was off. Nothing drastic. Just this perpetual drag on my mood,struggling with money, and my mental clarity.

And then I remembered what my mentor once told me—“Every home either gives or takes. There is no neutral ground.”

Can Your Property Make You Poor? Vastu Says Yes -Here's What You Need to know

Vastu Shastra, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Indian system that treats buildings like living beings. It believes that the structure, direction, and layout of your home impact your wealth, health, and happiness. Sounds poetic, right? But wait till you hear how accurate it can be.

The idea is simple: if your house is aligned with nature's elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), everything flows. If it’s not—well, money can start vanishing, stress becomes normal, and relationships go rocky.

Still think it’s superstition?

Check out this article on how your main door could be blocking your destiny. You’ll be shocked by how something as basic as door direction can shift your life’s direction too.

Can your home really make you poor?

I met someone recently—let’s call her Kriti. Twenty-nine, a digital marketer, smart as a whip. Yet she was stuck in a constant loop of bad freelance clients, delayed payments, and unexplained expenses. The strange part? Her income wasn’t low. The money just disappeared.

We did a basic Vastu audit of her flat.

Boom. Kitchen in the North. Toilet in the North-East. Staircase right in the South-West.

Within weeks of correcting the layout using simple, cost-effective Vastu remedies, Kriti landed a stable, higher-paying gig and felt—her words, not mine—“like a weight had lifted.”

Wealth loss due to Vastu is about energy leaks. You work hard, but your home works harder—to undo everything you’ve built.

Ever felt like you're just one step away from success but never get there? That’s often a Vastu dosha blocking your prosperity path.

Here’s a harsh truth: many of us rent or buy homes based on location, price, and interiors. But what if that perfect condo has the wrong energy blueprint?

What are the most common vastu doshas in modern homes?

Think modern homes are exempt from Vastu flaws because they have glass walls and granite kitchens?

Wrong.

Here are 3 of the biggest Vastu doshas I see over and over again in homes built after 2000:

South-West Staircases
The South-West is your "earth" zone. It anchors your finances. A staircase here? It’s like punching a hole in your wealth bucket.
North-Facing Kitchens
North = wealth direction. Kitchens = fire. Combining them? That’s money literally going up in flames.
Toilets in North-East
This is the “brain” of the house. A toilet here creates mental fog, blocks intuition, and often causes constant health expenses.

Add to that:

Cut corners in plots
Overhead water tanks in the wrong direction
Mirrors facing the bed
Main door aligned with back door (wealth enters and exits fast)

And suddenly, your house is a silent thief.

Real estate agents never tell you these things. But I will.

Remember this: even million-dollar homes can have poor Vastu. And that makes them expensive cages rather than prosperity temples.

How do architectural mistakes block wealth?

Why are south-west staircases a problem?

Let’s talk about anchoring. In Vastu, the South-West governs stability—career, finances, and relationships. It’s like the root chakra of your home. You don’t mess with it.

A staircase here creates constant movement in a zone that should be still and grounding. The result? You struggle to build savings. Job switches. Relationship instability. Anxiety.

Ever wondered why, after moving into a duplex with a South-West staircase, your life felt like quicksand?

Yeah. Now you know.

Is a north-facing kitchen draining your finances?

North is ruled by Kubera—the god of wealth. It’s a water element zone. Fire and water? Not friends.

When you place a fire element (kitchen) in the wealth zone, you’re creating a constant tug-of-war. And guess who loses? You.

This was Kriti’s exact problem. Every new client deal she cooked (pun intended) burned out. After moving her kitchen to the South-East (ideal zone), payments flowed.

Could your toilet placement be sabotaging your success?

Toilets are necessary—but not everywhere. The North-East is your home’s sacred space. It governs clarity, purpose, and divine alignment. A toilet here? It’s like placing a garbage bin inside your temple.

People with toilets here often report:

Brain fog
Constant fatigue
Financial distractions
Missed opportunities

Trust me. Fixing this alone can change everything.

How can you identify energy-draining homes?

Here’s a quick checklist I use with clients to sniff out homes that "suck"—literally and metaphorically:

✅ You feel tired, irritable, or heavy at home

✅ Plants keep dying indoors

✅ Family arguments increase

✅ You’re always stressed, even after a good day

✅ Financial setbacks repeat

✅ You hate staying in your own house

These signs aren’t just “bad luck.” Your home may be leaking energy like a worn-out tyre.

There’s a brilliant piece on how to create a high-energy home if you're ready to upgrade your space—without breaking walls.

What are the Psychological and Emotional Impacts of Vastu Doshas?

Let me ask you something—do you often feel overwhelmed for no real reason? Or maybe, some days just feel...off?

You might not believe it at first, but your house has moods too. And those moods rub off on you.

When a property has Vastu doshas—whether it's a toilet in the North-East or a south-west entrance—it creates emotional clutter. I call it energetic smog. You wake up feeling heavy. You procrastinate. You scroll endlessly. You doubt yourself.

Sound familiar?

One client of mine, Ramesh, described his living room as “a dead zone.” It looked amazing on Instagram—neutral tones, Scandinavian lights, polished floors. But he always felt zonked out. When we looked deeper, that area had a huge mirror reflecting the front door, and the sitting area was cluttered with unused gadgets. The energy was spinning in circles and going nowhere.

Once we cleared that out and added a salt lamp plus a small plant in the correct direction, the shift was immediate. “I finally enjoy sitting here,” he said.

Mental health and architecture are closely linked, and that’s not just my observation. A 2019 study in The Journal of Environmental Psychology found that poor spatial arrangements significantly impacted mental well-being and cognitive focus.

And here's a quick read if you're wondering how to recover from such low-vibe days—bookmark this article on how to detox your aura after a bad day. It's full of practical energy-reset tools that work, even if you don’t understand chakras.

How can you conduct a quick vastu audit of your property?

Here’s a no-nonsense DIY Vastu audit that you can complete in under 15 minutes:

✅ Entrance direction:

Is your main door in the North-East or East? Good.
South or South-West? Not ideal—time to add a Vastu shield like a pyramid or crystal grid.

✅ Kitchen placement:

South-East? Great.
North or North-East? Red flag for finances.

✅ Toilets:

Located in South-West, North-West, or South? Okay.
North-East or centre of house? Major dosha.

✅ Staircase:

South-West? Drain on energy.
West or South? Acceptable with some balancing remedies.

✅ Mirrors:

Facing the bed? Move them or cover them while sleeping.
Reflecting the main door? Huge wealth leak.

✅ North zone:

Is it open and clutter-free? Good for career and cash flow.
Blocked with heavy items? Energy stagnates.

Doing this quick audit gives you insights into your home's "energy report card." And if you see several red flags, it's time to make changes—before the house silently drains you dry.

What are the simple remedies for common vastu doshas?

You don't have to tear down walls or start over. In fact, 80% of Vastu problems can be fixed with simple, non-invasive remedies.

Here are some of the easiest ones:

South-West Staircase?
Add heavy furniture or metal weights in the South-West corner to ground the energy.
North Kitchen?
Place a bowl of water and silver coin in the North. Use more blue in that space.
Toilet in north-east?
Place a camphor bowl or Himalayan salt lamp inside. Keep it clean, dry, and always shut.
Main door in South or South-West?
Use a Vastu toran, hang brass bells or mirrors to deflect energy, and ensure it's well lit.
No proper north zone?
Add plants like money plant or bamboo, and keep it clutter-free. Paint it light blue or white.
Mirror facing bed?
Cover with curtain or reposition. Disturbed sleep = disturbed wealth.

These remedies aren’t magic tricks—they’re ancient wisdom simplified for today’s life. They align your physical space to reflect the life you actually want.

Case Study: How did one client transform their life by correcting vastu flaws?

This is one of my favourites. Let me tell you about Dhruv and Manali, a newly-married couple who were living in a two-bedroom apartment in Pune. Smart, hardworking, and super disciplined—but they constantly fought over money. Bills piled up, freelance payments were delayed, and they even had to cancel their honeymoon.

On our first visit, I noticed three major Vastu faults:

North-facing kitchen
Bedroom mirror directly opposite their bed
Toilet in the North-East

I gave them a set of simple corrections—move the mirror, introduce silver and blue items in the kitchen, and place camphor and a copper pyramid in the toilet area.

Within 3 weeks, Manali’s Etsy store had its best sales ever. Dhruv received two job offers. More than that, their home “felt lighter.” Their words, not mine.

They didn’t change the house. They changed the vibe.

If this sounds like something you need, maybe it’s time for your own Prosperity Property Review. Scroll to the CTA at the end to book yours.

What are the benefits of a prosperity property review?

Think of it as a financial health check-up for your house.

Here’s what you get:

Personalised walkthrough of your home (virtual or in-person)
Identification of all energy blockages
Custom Vastu remedies—no renovations needed
Guidance on furniture and room placements
Colour suggestions based on planetary influences
Ongoing support for 30 days

Why wait till your property drains you to the point of burnout?

If your home should be your sanctuary, not your saboteur—this is the first step to getting it there.

Can decluttering really shift the energy of your home?

Have you ever cleaned your wardrobe and instantly felt lighter? That’s not just relief—it’s energy releasing. Clutter is stuck energy. Every unused charger, cracked mug, or pile of “maybe someday” clothes is a tiny anchor pulling you back.

One of my clients, Aanya, had what she described as a “spiritual fog.” No motivation. Chronic fatigue. She was living in a stunning, minimalistic apartment—but every drawer was stuffed. Full of broken pens, expired medicines, old bills.

We worked together to do a strategic declutter—room by room, drawer by drawer.

The result? She got clarity. She broke up with a toxic partner, started journaling again, and even got a raise at work. Not because she changed jobs—but because she changed her environment.

Decluttering is not about cleanliness. It’s about energetic hygiene.

And if you want a gentle yet powerful way to start, read this gem on how decluttering your home can actually heal you. You’ll never look at your stuff the same way again.

Why are young professionals at higher risk of living in vastu-flawed spaces?

Millennials and Gen Zs love freedom, remote work, and hustle culture. But what they don’t always have is control over where they live.

You rent fast. You move often. You pick apartments for their WiFi speed and Instagrammable interiors. But energy? Direction? Vastu?

That doesn’t even make the list.

I get it. Youve got deadlines. Rents are high. Nobody wants to negotiate Vastu in a landlord’s living room.

But here's the problem: most of today’s rental spaces are architecturally misaligned. Developers skip Vastu to save space or cost. Which means, you end up living in places where:

Kitchens face the North
Toilets are placed near the entrance
Bedrooms open to noisy South-West zones

The result? Career instability, burnout, anxiety—and sometimes, even falling into debt spirals for no visible reason.

This age group (18–35 especially) is already battling inflation, job market pressures, and digital burnout. Add a toxic home layout to that? It’s like running a race with your shoelaces tied.

But there’s hope. Even renters can improve their Vastu without upsetting landlords:

Use symbolic remedies (like pyramids, mirrors, brass bells)
Rearrange beds, desks, and mirrors
Avoid sleeping with head towards the North
Keep North and East walls clean and clutter-free

You don’t need to own a bungalow to live in an energetically clean space.

You just need awareness.

What is the connection between vastu and personal relationships?

Let me tell you something you probably already know: energy tension at home always finds its way into relationships.

If your bedroom is in a wrong zone—say the North-West, which supports instability—you might feel like your partner is “hot and cold.” Always in or out. Uncommitted.

Got mirrors facing your bed? That is known to create third-party energy in Vastu—literally reflecting someone else into your relationship.

Too much red or black in the South-East (fire zone)? That could be increasing anger and arguments.

We often try to fix relationships through conversation, therapy, or even distance. But sometimes, it’s not you. It’s your space.

When couples correct Vastu doshas—especially in their bedroom, main door, and kitchen—they often report:

Better communication
More emotional safety
Less tension
Deeper intimacy

Realignment of energy brings realignment of emotions.

So if your home has been a battlefield lately, consider if it's actually sending out the wrong signals.

What are the most common misconceptions about vastu in modern life?

Let’s bust a few myths, shall we?

Myth 1: Vastu is only for Hindus.

False. Energy doesn’t care about religion. Whether you're Christian, Buddhist, atheist, or spiritual-but-not-religious—Vastu works on natural laws.

Myth 2: You need to break walls to fix Vastu.

Wrong. Most issues can be balanced with mirrors, colours, crystals, and direction-based remedies.

Myth 3: Vastu is outdated and not suitable for modern homes.

Not true. In fact, today’s chaotic, screen-heavy lifestyles need energy balance more than ever.

Myth 4: Vastu means living like a monk.

Also wrong. A well-Vastu-aligned home can be luxurious, modern, and minimalist. It’s not about deprivation—it’s about harmony.

Myth 5: Vastu is superstitious.

Gravity existed before Newton named it. Just because we didn’t have the tools to measure energy earlier doesn’t mean it wasn’t real. Vastu is simply the art of reading those energies and aligning them with your life goals.

Once you get this, you’ll start seeing your home in a completely new light.

How can you start your vastu journey today without getting overwhelmed?

Start small. Don’t try to “fix” everything in a day. Here’s a baby-steps roadmap:

Do a vastu audit (refer to the earlier checklist)
Identify 1–2 big doshas (like North kitchen or toilet in North-East)
Apply symbolic remedies (plants, colours, crystals, mirrors)
Declutter consciously – your space mirrors your state
Stay consistent – don’t rearrange things impulsively

If you’re truly ready to transform your space into a source of strength—not stress—consider booking a professional Prosperity Property Review.

✅ Book a prosperity property review today!

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A full Vastu audit of your home (online or in-person)
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What’s one reason clutter might be keeping you broke?

Clutter isn’t just messy—it’s magnetic.

It attracts confusion, delays, and emotional baggage. And financially? It attracts blockages.

Let me explain. Your wallet is cluttered with old receipts. Your computer desktop is a chaos zone. Your wardrobe still holds jeans from 2014 "just in case." All of this tells the Universe: I don’t believe in flow. I’m afraid of letting go.

This energetic scarcity shows up in ways like:

Delayed payments
Unexpected expenses
Clients ghosting you
Feeling stuck despite hard work

One woman I worked with, Meenal, had a gorgeous home—but every drawer was a disaster. Once we purged just her home office, her Etsy business saw a 3x revenue increase within weeks. She was shocked, but I wasn’t.

Clutter holds energy hostage. Releasing it is like freeing up bandwidth—suddenly, the Universe has space to send new things your way.

Want more surprising truths like this? Check out this eye-opener: Shocking facts about clutter that will change your life. Bookmark it, share it, come back to it often. You’ll thank yourself.

Can your property make you poor? Vastu says yes—But you can change that

Your home isn’t just bricks and paint. It’s a living, breathing container for your dreams. When it supports you, life flows. When it’s misaligned, it silently drains you—mentally, emotionally, and financially.

So yes, your property can make you poor.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to.

You don’t need to renovate your house or hire a dozen contractors. Sometimes, it starts with shifting a mirror, clearing a drawer, or simply understanding your space’s energy better.

You deserve a home that works for you.

Let it become your biggest asset—not your silent saboteur.

FAQs

1. What is the most harmful vastu dosha in modern homes?

The toilet in the North-East is one of the most common and disruptive doshas. It affects mental clarity, wealth flow, and peace of mind.

2. Can renters fix vastu issues without making structural changes?

Absolutely. Symbolic remedies like plants, mirrors, colours, and furniture rearrangements are renter-friendly and very effective.

3. Does vastu really affect financial stability?

Yes. Vastu isn’t superstition—it’s energy science. Poor alignments can cause consistent money leaks and blocks, even for high earners.

4. How long does it take to see results after correcting vastu?

It varies. Some feel a shift within days; for others, it takes weeks. The more aligned your actions are with the space’s new energy, the faster you’ll see results.

5. Is a vastu consultation expensive?

Not at all. Especially when compared to the emotional and financial cost of living in an energy-draining space. Most people recoup their investment in unexpected ways—raises, clarity, peace.

Author

Tushar Mangl is a healer, vastu expert, and author of I Will Do It and Ardika. He writes on food, finance, books, and designing energetically elevated lives.

“I help unseen souls design lives, spaces, and relationships that heal and elevate—through ancient wisdom, energetic alignment, and grounded action.”

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