Modern apartments are designed to optimize space, but this often comes at the expense of Vastu principles. This can result in various Vastu doshas, or imbalances, that may affect the energy of your home.
One common issue is the placement of the main entrance. If it falls in an inauspicious direction, southwest for example, then positive energy cannot easily enter the home. Similarly, kitchens located in the northeast can disrupt the natural balance, as fire (kitchen) and water (northeast) elements clash.
The bedrooms also are often oriented incorrectly. A master bedroom in the northeast leads to a restless feeling, while a child’s bedroom in the southeast may make the child very irritable. Sometimes, placing a bathroom in the center of the apartment-a place called Brahmasthan- disturbs the central energy and can result in health or financial problems.
Even smaller details such as lack of natural light, cramped rooms, or incorrectly placed mirrors, can cause doshas. Fortunately, many such imbalances can be corrected with simple Vastu remedies that may involve the addition of natural elements, a change in decor, or readjusting room layouts.
Understanding and addressing these doshas can transform your modern apartment into a space that radiates positivity, balance, and peace.