ASTRO-VAASTU

Brief Explanation of Astro Vastu

Astro Vastu is a unique and customized approach that combines the principles of two ancient Indian sciences: Vedic Astrology (Jyotish Shastra) and Vastu Shastra.

• Vastu Shastra focuses on aligning the structure and design of a building (home or office) with the five elements and cosmic energies to ensure harmony and positive energy flow.

• Astrology analyzes the influence of celestial bodies, especially the nine planets, on an individual's life based on their birth chart (horoscope or Kundli).

Astro Vastu brings these two together, recognizing that the energy of a living space is not one-size-fits-all but should resonate with the specific astrological influences on the individual occupant. It analyzes the individual's birth chart and maps the planetary positions to the directions and zones of their property to provide highly personalized recommendations and remedies.

The core principle is that a person's life problems reflected in their horoscope can also be mirrored in the Vastu defects (Vastu Doshas) of their residence, and vice-versa.

Key Principles and Uses of Astro Vastu

How it Works (Core Principles):

1. Planetary & Directional Correlation: In Astro Vastu, each of the nine planets and twelve zodiac signs is associated with a specific direction in a building. For example:

   • Sun rules the East

   • Mars rules the South

   • Mercury rules the North

   • Saturn rules the West

2. Individualized Analysis: A consultant studies the individual's birth chart (date, time, and place of birth) to identify which planets are weak, strong, or causing adverse effects.

3. Mapping and Diagnosis: They then map the individual's astrological chart onto the floor plan of their house to see how the energy of the rooms and directions is affecting the person's life based on their personal planetary alignments. For instance, a weak Jupiter in the birth chart might correlate with an imbalance in the North-East direction of the home (ruled by Jupiter).

4. Customized Remedies: Remedies are prescribed not just based on general Vastu rules but specifically to address the astrological chart's defects. These can include:

   • Changing the color scheme of a particular room.

   • Relocating objects or furniture to a more favorable direction.

   • Using specific symbols, plants, metals, or Yantras (geometric diagrams) to activate a beneficial planetary direction or neutralize a negative one.

Primary Uses and Benefits:

Astro Vastu is used to enhance various aspects of an individual's life by creating a balanced and harmonized living or working environment that supports their personal destiny.

Life Aspect

How Astro Vastu Helps in various ways in our daily routien

Career & Business

Aligns work spaces with favorable planetary positions (e.g., placing an office desk in the North, ruled by Mercury, for better communication and intelligence).

Wealth & Finance

Identifies and corrects imbalances in the wealth zones, ensuring the cash locker is placed in an astrologically and directionally supportive area.

Health & Well-being

Suggests optimal placement for bedrooms and kitchens based on zodiac signs and elemental balance to boost vitality and reduce health risks.

Relationships

Provides guidance on bedroom placement and remedies to strengthen the energy of Venus (ruler of relationships) for marital harmony and family peace.

Spiritual Growth

Recommends the most auspicious direction for a meditation or worship area based on the individual's planetary chart.

Types of Vastu (Contextual)

While Astro Vastu itself is a specialized, customized method that applies to any structure, the broader field of Vastu Shastra is often categorized based on the type of property:

1. Residential Vastu: Focuses on homes, flats, bungalows, and apartments to ensure positive energy for family peace, health, and prosperity.

2. Commercial Vastu: Applies to offices, businesses, shops, and corporate spaces, focusing on maximizing profits, growth, and cordial work environments.

3. Industrial Vastu: Pertains to factories, manufacturing units, and large industrial properties, aiming for efficient production, high quality, and profitable growth.

4. Spiritual/Religious Vastu: Concerns the design and orientation of temples, meditation centers, and other sacred spaces to enhance spiritual energies.

Astro Vastu consultants use the principles of astrological compatibility to provide custom solutions within the scope of any of these Vastu types for the individual occupants.

ASTROLOGY

Astrology is a set of belief systems and practices that propose a relationship between astronomical phenomena and events or personality traits on Earth. Adherents believe that information about human affairs and earthly events can be discerned by studying the apparent positions and movements of celestial objects like the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.

Historically, astrology was often considered a scholarly tradition, but today it is widely regarded as a pseudoscience by the scientific community, as it lacks empirical evidence and a scientific mechanism for its proposed effects.

Astrology is broadly categorized in two ways: by cultural tradition (the system used) and by function (what it is used to predict).

Major Cultural Systems of Astrology

The practice has evolved into distinct traditions across the globe:

System Key Features

Western Astrology

The most common system in Western countries, typically based on the moment of a person's birth to create a birth chart (or natal chart). It primarily uses the Tropical Zodiac, which is based on the seasons (the Sun's position at the Spring Equinox). The common "Sun Sign" astrology found in magazines is a simplified form of this system.

Vedic Astrology (Jyotish)

The traditional system of India, often referred to as Indian Astrology. It uses the Sidereal Zodiac, which is aligned to the fixed stars, resulting in a difference in zodiac sign placement compared to Western astrology. It places a strong emphasis on planetary periods (Dashas), lunar mansions (Nakshatras), and specific divisional charts.

Chinese Astrology

This system is based on a lunisolar calendar and a 12-year cycle, with each year being represented by an animal sign (Rat, Ox, Tiger, etc.), which is believed to influence personality. It also uses concepts like the Five Phases (elements) and celestial stems. 

Major Branches by Function

Beyond the main cultural traditions, astrology is also divided into specialized branches based on the type of question or event being analyzed:

Branch Focus Explanation

Natal Astrology (Genethlialogy)

The Individual

The most popular type. It interprets a person's birth chart (a map of the sky at their exact time and location of birth) to describe their personality, life path, strengths, and challenges.

Mundane Astrology

Global Events

Deals with world events, nations, politics, wars, natural disasters, and financial cycles by analyzing the charts of countries, conjunctions, and eclipses.

Horary Astrology

Specific Questions

Used to answer a particular question (e.g., "Will I get the job?") by casting a chart for the exact moment the question is asked to the astrologer.

Electional Astrology (Catarchic)

Auspicious Timing

Used to determine the most favorable time to begin an activity, such as a wedding, a business launch, an investment, or a medical procedure, to ensure the best possible outcome.

Medical Astrology

Health and Wellness

Relates celestial influences to the human body, associating specific signs and planets with different body parts and potential health conditions.

Relationship Astrology (Synastry)

Compatibility

Involves comparing the birth charts of two or more people to assess their compatibility, potential challenges, and overall dynamic as a couple, friends, or business partners.

VAASTU

Vastu Shastra is an ancient Indian system of architecture and design that literally translates to the "science of architecture."

The core principle of Vastu Shastra is to integrate architecture with nature and cosmic energies to create harmonious and balanced living or working spaces. It is based on ancient texts that provide guidelines for the design, layout, measurements, and spatial geometry of buildings. This practice aims to balance the five core elements of nature (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space) within a structure to promote positive energy flow, which is believed to enhance the occupants' health, prosperity, and overall well-being.

Types of Vastu Shastra

Vastu Shastra is typically categorized based on the type of structure or its purpose:

• Residential Vastu (Vastu for Home): Focuses on optimizing the layout of houses, apartments, and residential plots. It guides the directional placement of rooms like the kitchen, bedroom, and main entrance to ensure positive energy flow for the residents' health and harmony.

• Commercial Vastu (Vastu for Business): Applied to commercial properties, offices, shops, and complexes. The goal is to maximize productivity, ensure financial stability, and attract prosperity by aligning the workspace with Vastu principles.

• Industrial Vastu: Specifically deals with factories and industrial establishments to ensure smooth operations, maximum production, and profitable growth by balancing the cosmic energies within the facility.

• Temple Vastu (Spiritual/Religious Vastu): Concerns the meticulous design and construction of sacred structures like temples and shrines, ensuring the proper consecration and placement of idols for spiritual growth and positive vibes.

• Muhurta Vastu: A complementary aspect that focuses on identifying auspicious moments (Muhurta), based on planetary movements, for starting significant activities such as the foundation laying of a house, moving into a new home (Griha Pravesh), or starting a new business.

Uses and Applications

The primary use of Vastu Shastra is to create a congenial and positive environment. Its applications provide several perceived benefits:

• Enhances Health and Well-being: By promoting natural light, cross-ventilation, and proper directional placement of essential rooms (like bedrooms and kitchens), it aims to create a hygienic and stress-free atmosphere.

• Attracts Prosperity and Financial Success: Guidelines for the placement of entrances, cash boxes, and offices are intended to open pathways for wealth and new opportunities.

• Fosters Harmonious Relationships: Proper placement of bedrooms and living areas is believed to cultivate peace, reduce stress, and improve understanding among family members or colleagues.

• Optimizes Energy Flow: It uses the Vastu Purusha Mandala (a geometric grid blueprint) and directional alignments to ensure a balanced flow of cosmic energy (Prana) throughout the structure.

• Guides Planning and Design: It provides a scientific-mystic framework for architecture, influencing everything from the selection of a plot and the orientation of the building to the choice of colors, materials, and internal room placements.