Simple and Effective Vastu Remedies for Homes

If you believe in the ancient Indian principles of Vastu Shastra, then you know how important it is to have your home aligned with these guidelines for positive energy flow. Even seemingly small Vastu defects in a home can potentially lead to problems like financial issues, health troubles, relationship conflicts, and general negativity or stagnation in life.

While major Vastu corrections often require structural changes which can be expensive and disruptive, there are many simple and effective Vastu remedies you can implement in your home easily and inexpensively. These remedies can help counter Vastu defects, remove negative energies, and restore balance and positivity. Here are some powerful yet uncomplicated Vastu tips to try:

Salt Crystal Lamps
Salt crystal lamps or lamps made of pure Himalayan pink salt are an excellent Vastu remedy. The natural salt crystals are said to generate negative ions that purify and deionize the air, eliminating negative vibrations and electromagnetic radiations. Place a salt lamp in the problem area of your home, such as a room where people argue frequently or a space that feels heavy and stagnant. The soft, warm glow of the lamp is very soothing too.

Hang Kalash or Metallic Pyramids
A kalash is a decorative brass, copper or silver pot with a coconut or mango leaves on top. You can hang or place a kalash in the problematic zones of your home to remove negative energies. Metallic pyramids made from copper or brass are also recommended as Vastu remedies, as they are believed to generate positive energy. Hang them with the pointed side facing downwards.

Gemstones
Certain gemstones are thought to possess unique energies that can correct Vastu flaws and create a protective shield around your home. Some of the most commonly used Vastu gemstones are yellow sapphire, emerald, red coral, pearl, and cat’s eye. Place or embed these stones in the areas that need correction based on their ruling planets and energies. For example, a yellow sapphire governed by Jupiter can be kept in the north-east zone.

Pyramids of Rice
This inexpensive Vastu remedy involves making small pyramids of uncooked rice and keeping them in the afflicted areas of your home, such as a room where someone is sick or where there is marital disharmony. The belief is that the rice pyramids absorb the negative energies in that space over a period of 48 days, after which you should discard the rice and make new pyramids.

Rangoli
The ancient art of rangoli using colored rice flour, flowers or sand not only looks beautiful but is considered a powerful Vastu remedy for energizing and uplifting the vibrations at the entrance of your home. New rangoli designs should be made daily for maximum impact. Certain shapes, symbols and deities can be incorporated in the rangoli based on what you wish to correct or attract.

Wind Chimes
Melodious wind chimes made from bamboo, shells, metal or pottery can cleanse the air and dispel negative energies whenever their soothing sounds fill the environment. Hang a wind chime in areas where there is discord or stagnation. The tinkling sounds have a harmonizing and energizing effect according to Vastu principles. You can choose chimes tuned to specific chakra frequencies for added benefits.

Owl or Elephant Motifs
The wise owl is considered a spiritual teacher that helps remove negativities, obstacles and ignorance. Similarly, the elephant with its trunk raised is seen as a symbol of wisdom, fertility, and remover of vaastu defects. Based on these beliefs, placing statues, paintings or motifs of owls and elephants in your living spaces is recommended as a simple Vastu remedy.

Flushing Rice
An interesting yet uncomplicated Vastu remedy involves flushing a handful of uncooked rice down the toilet bowl along with chanting a mantra specific to removing negative energies. For example, flushing rice with the popular Ayodhya mantra while focusing your intent is said to drive away all inauspicious forces from the home. This should be done at night before sleeping.

Flowing Water
In Vastu, the movement and sound of flowing water creates beneficial vibrations for health, relationships and prosperity. If you don’t have a natural water feature in or near your home, you can replicate those positive energies by installing a small indoor water fountain in the suitable direction. Alternatively, you can place a few smooth pebbles in a ceramic bowl filled with water to mimic the trickling sound of flowing streams.

Salt and Sticky Rice Mixture
This is a very simple and effective Vastu dosh nivaran or remedial measure for removing the detrimental effects of Vastu defects from homes and buildings. The mixture is made by combining rock salt and sticky rice (popped or unpopped) which is then buried in the northeast corner of your property while chanting sacred Vedic mantras. It is believed to absorb all the negativities.

While these are just some of the many easy and inexpensive Vastu remedies you can implement at home, the most important thing is to follow them diligently with faith, patience and the right prashna (intent). Whether it’s ringing a bell, lighting a lamp, burning incense or any other remedy, do it mindfully and wholeheartedly without any distractions or negative thoughts. Vastu Shastra recommends customizing the remedies based on your home’s unique layout, the defects present, and your personal beliefs and goals. An expert Vastu consultant can provide personalized remedial measures for the best results.