Home is where the heart is... goes the saying and it holds true for all of us. Be it at the end of a long day or early in the morning, we look forward to being at our own home. An individual’s home is where one seeks happiness, solace and good memories with family. Because our home is so important to, we are always worried about saving it from the evil eyes or negative energies enclosing us.

HAVE A NAMEPLATE ON YOUR DOOR

There is a science behind the idea of having a nameplate outside one’s door. Vastu experts advise people to place a nameplate outside their home. This indicates ownership of the house and it works in the favor of the owners as it helps trace positivity and good opportunities back to you.

LIGHT LAMPS AND DIYAS FOR HOME

Light lamps, diyas, and incense at home each evening and morning. This acts as a cleanser, shooing away the negativity or any evil eye.

VASTU TIPS - PLACEMENT OF KITCHEN

Build your kitchen in the south-east corner of the house. If not possible then, the north-west corner is the second best option. However, make sure your gas stove is placed in the south-east direction.

LEMON DRIVES AWAY NEGATIVE ENERGY

To shoo away negative energy, place a lemon in a glass of water. This water needs to be changed every Saturday. This must be done religiously each week.

VASTU TIPS - DON'T KEEP MEDICINES IN KITCHEN

Proof your kitchen against all evils. You can do so by keeping medicines away from the kitchen. This is because a kitchen indicates health and happiness, and medicines indicate otherwise.

VASTU TIPS - MEDITATE FREQUENTLY

Clear your mind. To do so, meditate for at least 15-20 minutes in a day. Chanting mantras also help calm the mind. A clear mind can help do wonders. Plus, they are known to infuse positivity and good energy in the surroundings.

MIRRORS IN BEDROOM AS PER VASTU

There should not be any mirrors in the bedroom. If you already have a dressing table or a wardrobe mirror, you need to cover it with a curtain while sleeping. Also, make sure the mirror is kept away from the bed. According to Vastu, it leads to ill health and family discords.

SALT ABSORBS NEGATIVE ENERGY

Salt is a healer. In this case, placing salt bowls in the corners of the house helps to absorb all the negative energy.

KEEP THE RIGHT PICTURE FRAME

Picture frames that depict tragedy, war, anger or have an eagle or an owl are not good for a home. They invite trouble and are inauspicious. If you have these in your house, remove them immediately.