Vastu Shastra is the ancient science of architecture that originates from India’s Vedic tradition, based on the fundamental theory that all things in the universe have a level of energy and that every building or land has a vibration of energy associated with it. The universe is built of positive and negative energy and Vastu aims at eliminating the negative energy and enhancing the positive energy.
To help you navigate pitfalls, the office should have decor item placed in the right direction to pave the way for prosperity and positivity at work. Here are some Vastu guidelines that will attract success and financial prosperity at work:
Office Direction and Entrance:
- The most auspicious Vastu directions for office spaces which make employees feel fresh and very productive are the North, North-East or North-West facing directions, as these directions are considered to bring good fortune and positivity for business
- The North direction is known to be the direction of Kuber (The Lord of Wealth), thus it profits you in financial terms as well
- The next direction known to be apt office direction is the East especially for a service industry related office, then East direction is the perfect one to select. East is a sunrise direction and it gives great growth to productivity at work
- The entrance door of an office building should face towards North or East direction. Make sure there is no obstacle near the entrance door as this may create an impediment in your business. Also, the entrance door should not open into an interior wall as it can block the flow of energy
Reception area:
- The reception area of the office creates a lasting impression for first-time visitors. Therefore, placing a bunch of French lavender flowers or green jade flowers on the reception desk will surround the space with positivity, thereby attracting prosperity. A four-leaf clover plant can be placed at the entrance of the office as it invites good luck and fortune
- The reception should ideally be constructed in the East or Northeast direction. Also, the reception area should have comfortable seating and the receptionist must sit facing towards East or North direction
- The reception table should be aligned diagonally to the door. Decorating flowers and offering sweets in any way creates a positive aura and good relationship value with the visitors
Deity:
- As per Commercial Vastu, it is advised to place a picture of your idol or god near in the reception area of your office, as it is the place where every visitor or employee pays a visit. And the reception desk should ideally be in North-east direction. While placing pictures of gods and idols, make sure to keep them facings towards inside the office. As it shows that when the owner or employees will leave office, they will see the idols facing towards them. And this will bring positivity and great zest to work more
- It is advised not to place idols or pictures of gods on your work desk or at the backside of your seat, as in commercial Vastu, this is considered inauspicious
Employee Work Area:
- Entrepreneurs and owners should sit facing the north, east or north-east direction as it is considered auspicious. The sun rises in the east, making it conducive for financial growth. West is also considered fine, but it must not be facing towards South direction. Also, make sure the temple or pictures of any Idol or God must not be placed at the backside of the owner’s seat, as this is considered inauspicious
- For the manager, director and executives of the office, the seating arrangement must be in the Southwest, South or West zone of the office. This seating arrangement helps the manager to make better decisions in work and brings positive energy
- Marketing and sales professionals should sit in the north-west direction, in a way that the seat must face the north-east direction to ensure professionals are more proactive at work.
- Accounting professionals should sit in the south-east corner at work and face the north-east direction for increased wealth
- Business heads should occupy a cabin in the western part of the office. They should face the north-east direction as it helps improve leadership skills
- For the employees, the seating arrangement must be facing towards North or East while working in the office. Working while facing towards North or East direction increases the productivity of the employee
- Ensure that the employees do not sit directly under the light beam in the Office, as according to Vastu, it reduces the overall productivity. And in case, the light beam in impossible to avoid or remove, then cover it with a false ceiling or wooden board
Staircase
- In an office, it is best to construct a staircase in South or South-West, and more fundamentally do not construct one in the centre of the office as it may lead to financial loses to the owner
- Staircases must be painted in subtle light colours and you should avoid shades like black and red to promote prosperity
Pantry
- According to Vastu tips for the office, pantry should be located in the South-East direction; Never in the North direction
- The pantry should never be painted in red or pink shades of colour, instead, paint it blue and place green plants around it
- One of the most important things to keep in mind while eating in the office is that there should be a separate place for eating. Never eat food at your workstation/ work desk as it is only meant for work
Washroom
- In an office, a washroom should be constructed in the West or North-West direction. And if you are buying a new office, you should inspect the direction of the washroom and make sure the washroom is not in North-East, South-East or East direction
- Washrooms are generally associated with negative and bad energy, thus considering Vastu tips for office is a must
Colours
- As per Vastu tips for business, the interior décor and colours of the office should be bright and vibrant. Bright colours are known to spread positivity in each corner and it reflects light to all the directions
- It is also said that if the walls in the office are painted in dark colours, then more negative vibes will get attracted bringing barrier to success
- Using colours like blue, white and grey makes the aura cheerful
- White, creams and tone of yellows can be used for Southeast, East, Northeast and Northwest walls
- Blue colour should be applied to the South wall, as blue colour is governed by Saturn according to Vastu
- Any shade of green can be used on the Southwest walls and it will be very beneficial for the office work
- Red, Pink or Coral are not apt for office, as per commercial Vastu, but if you must, then you can paint South wall with these colours
We at Divinity World will be happy to assist you in your journey of making your workspace both Vastu compliant and blessed with positive energies to make your employees feel fresh and very productive and bless your office with success and prosperity.