Vastu · वास्तु
The Vastu Chakra with zones, devta and entrance padas. Download it as a PNG to lay over your own plan, map your floor plan to the zones, or get directions from your kundli.
Vastu Chakra
Place the centre of the chakra on the centre (Brahmasthan) of your plan, with 0° pointing to True North. If your plan's North points elsewhere, rotate the chakra by that angle before you download it.
The 16 zones and their devtas
Each 22.5° zone holds two of the 32 outer devtas of the Vastu Purusha Mandala. The eight direction guardians (Indra, Agni, Yama, Nirriti, Varuna, Vayu, Soma/Kubera, Ishana) are a separate set.
| Zone | Degrees | Element | Outer devtas (padas) | Energy of the zone | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N North | 348.75–11.25 | Water | Bhallata (N4), Soma (N5) | Money, opportunities, buyers and transactions | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Bedroom, Study, Water tank / well, Dining |
| NNE North-North-East | 11.25–33.75 | Water | Bhujaga (N6), Aditi (N7) | Health, immunity and healing | Drawing / living room, Study, Puja room, Water tank / well, Dining, Open area / courtyard |
| NE North-East | 33.75–56.25 | Water | Shikhi (E1), Diti (N8) | Clarity of mind, wisdom and intuition | Study, Puja room, Water tank / well, Open area / courtyard |
| ENE East-North-East | 56.25–78.75 | Air | Parjanya (E2), Jayanta (E3) | Recreation, fun and refreshment | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Bedroom, Puja room, Water tank / well |
| E East | 78.75–101.25 | Air | Indra (E4), Surya (E5) | Social connections, associations and government ties | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Bedroom, Study, Water tank / well, Dining |
| ESE East-South-East | 101.25–123.75 | Air | Satya (E6), Bhrisha (E7) | Analysis, anxiety and churning of thoughts | Toilet, Store room |
| SE South-East | 123.75–146.25 | Fire | Akasha (E8), Anila (S1) | Cash, liquidity and zeal | Drawing / living room, Kitchen, Study |
| SSE South-South-East | 146.25–168.75 | Fire | Pusha (S2), Vitatha (S3) | Power, stamina and confidence | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Kitchen, Master bedroom, Bedroom, Study, Store room, Dining |
| S South | 168.75–191.25 | Fire | Grihakshata (S4), Yama (S5) | Rest, relaxation, fame and reputation | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Kitchen, Master bedroom, Bedroom, Staircase, Store room, Dining, Home office |
| SSW South-South-West | 191.25–213.75 | Earth | Gandharva (S6), Bhringaraja (S7) | Expenditure, disposal and release | Toilet, Staircase |
| SW South-West | 213.75–236.25 | Earth | Mriga (S8), Pitru (W1) | Relationships, skills and ancestors | Drawing / living room, Master bedroom, Bedroom, Study, Staircase, Store room, Home office |
| WSW West-South-West | 236.25–258.75 | Space | Dauvarika (W2), Sugriva (W3) | Education, repeated practice and savings | Main entrance, Master bedroom, Bedroom, Study, Staircase, Store room, Home office, Open area / courtyard |
| W West | 258.75–281.25 | Space | Pushpadanta (W4), Varuna (W5) | Gains, profits and fulfilment of desires | Main entrance, Drawing / living room, Kitchen, Master bedroom, Bedroom, Study, Staircase, Store room, Dining, Home office, Open area / courtyard |
| WNW West-North-West | 281.25–303.75 | Space | Asura (W6), Shosha (W7) | Detox, stress release and letting go of sorrow | Toilet, Store room, Open area / courtyard |
| NW North-West | 303.75–326.25 | Earth | Papayakshma (W8), Roga (N1) | Support, banking and helpers | Drawing / living room, Kitchen, Bedroom, Study, Store room, Dining |
| NNW North-North-West | 326.25–348.75 | Water | Naga (N2), Mukhya (N3) | Attraction, bonding and marital enjoyment | Main entrance, Dining |
The 45 devtas of the Vastu Purusha Mandala
A 9×9 grid of 81 padas: 32 devtas on the outer ring (the entrance padas above) and 13 inside, around Brahma at the centre.
Centre
Brahma (Brahmasthan)
Four sides
Prithvidhara (N), Aryaman (E), Vivasvan (S), Mitra (W)
Four corners, two each
Apa & Apavatsa (NE); Savitr & Savitra (SE); Indra & Jaya (SW); Rudra & Rajyakshma (NW)
| # | Devta | Ring | Position | Governs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brahma | Inner | Centre | Origin of intent; the creative spark of the whole space. |
| 2 | Prithvidhara | Inner | N side | Manifestation: turning intent into goals and a first step. |
| 3 | Aryaman | Inner | E side | Useful connections that help you grow. |
| 4 | Vivasvan | Inner | S side | Change, recognition and the satisfaction of achievement. |
| 5 | Mitra | Inner | W side | Motivation, supportive friends and gains from effort. |
| 6 | Apa | Inner | NE corner | Healing, immunity and the vision that drives work. |
| 7 | Apavatsa | Inner | NE corner | Carries ideas into practical delivery. |
| 8 | Savitr | Inner | SE corner | Ignites action and clears friction. |
| 9 | Savitra | Inner | SE corner | Funding, nourishment and comforts for the work. |
| 10 | Indra | Inner | SW corner | Protects wealth and grows business and contacts. |
| 11 | Jaya | Inner | SW corner | Skill, tools and the winning edge. |
| 12 | Rudra | Inner | NW corner | Keeps activity and emotion flowing. |
| 13 | Rajyakshma | Inner | NW corner | Holds the team and the mind steady. |
| 14 | Shikhi | Outer | E1 · NE | Bright ideas and creative thought. |
| 15 | Parjanya | Outer | E2 · ENE | Insight, fertility and productive output. |
| 16 | Jayanta | Outer | E3 · ENE | Success, enthusiasm and cheerful drive. |
| 17 | Indra | Outer | E4 · E | Protects wealth and grows business and contacts. |
| 18 | Surya | Outer | E5 · E | Observation, leadership and vitality. |
| 19 | Satya | Outer | E6 · ESE | Clear thinking, credibility and keeping commitments. |
| 20 | Bhrisha | Outer | E7 · ESE | Analysis and research by churning ideas. |
| 21 | Akasha | Outer | E8 · SE | Open space for growth; frees stuck matters. |
| 22 | Anila | Outer | S1 · SE | Lift, momentum and cash to get started. |
| 23 | Pusha | Outer | S2 · SSE | Nourishment, strength and recovery of money. |
| 24 | Vitatha | Outer | S3 · SSE | Self-image and confidence; risk of show-off. |
| 25 | Grihakshata | Outer | S4 · S | Boundaries and steadiness of mind at home. |
| 26 | Yama | Outer | S5 · S | Discipline, order and self-control. |
| 27 | Gandharva | Outer | S6 · SSW | Arts, relaxation and savouring results. |
| 28 | Bhringaraja | Outer | S7 · SSW | Discernment: what to keep and what to let go. |
| 29 | Mriga | Outer | S8 · SW | Skill, practice and the hunger to learn. |
| 30 | Pitru | Outer | W1 · SW | Ancestors, family bonding and stability. |
| 31 | Dauvarika | Outer | W2 · WSW | Gatekeeper for knowledge, memory and savings. |
| 32 | Sugriva | Outer | W3 · WSW | Grasping power, memory and sound investing. |
| 33 | Pushpadanta | Outer | W4 · W | Support that lets desires be met. |
| 34 | Varuna | Outer | W5 · W | Vision, growth and fulfilment of wishes. |
| 35 | Asura | Outer | W6 · WNW | Freedom from temptation; depth and secrecy. |
| 36 | Shosha | Outer | W7 · WNW | Emotional release and clearing of sorrow. |
| 37 | Papayakshma | Outer | W8 · NW | Habits, guilt and control of dependence. |
| 38 | Roga | Outer | N1 · NW | Backup and support in hard times. |
| 39 | Naga | Outer | N2 · NNW | Desire, attraction and enjoyment. |
| 40 | Mukhya | Outer | N3 · NNW | Leads the space's purpose; order and attracting people. |
| 41 | Bhallata | Outer | N4 · N | Abundance; magnifies effort and results. |
| 42 | Soma | Outer | N5 · N | Treasure, profit and appreciation for your work. |
| 43 | Bhujaga | Outer | N6 · NNE | Health protection and hidden reserves. |
| 44 | Aditi | Outer | N7 · NNE | Connection with oneself; peace and caretaking. |
| 45 | Diti | Outer | N8 · NE | Wide vision, clarity and the ability to say no. |
Outer devtas in green are good entrance padas and in red are bad ones (24 of 32).
Positions follow the standard Vastu Purusha Mandala arrangement. Schools vary slightly in spelling (for example Indra's corner partner is also written Indraja) and in the order within each corner pair.
The 32 entrance padas
Each side of the plot has 8 padas of 11.25°, counted clockwise from the North-East corner. Green padas are good entrances; red padas are bad entrances (do not open a door there).
Shikhi
Parjanya
Jayanta
Indra
Surya
Satya
Bhrisha
Akasha
Anila
Pusha
Vitatha
Grihakshata
Yama
Gandharva
Bhringaraja
Mriga
Pitru
Dauvarika
Sugriva
Pushpadanta
Varuna
Asura
Shosha
Papayakshma
Roga
Naga
Mukhya
Bhallata
Soma
Bhujaga
Aditi
Diti