Vastu for South-Facing House
With Astrologer Ashish Somani (Ahmedabad)
South-facing houses are often considered inauspicious in traditional belief, but in Vedic Astrology and 81 Pada Vastu, the direction of a house becomes favourable when it matches the planetary strength in a person’s birth chart.
If Mars, Rahu, or Venus are strongly placed in someone’s kundali, or if their profession is linked to these planets, then a south-facing house can bring success, prosperity, and stability.
✅ Who Can Benefit from a South-Facing House?
1. South Direction – Mars (Mangal)
People with strong Mars or working in Mars-related professions can live comfortably in a south-facing house.
Professions linked to Mars:
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Army, Police, Security Forces
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Construction and Civil Engineering
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Real Estate and Land Development
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Fire Department Workers
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Surgeons and Emergency Medical Services
2. South-West Direction – Rahu
Individuals under strong Rahu influence or engaged in Rahu-dominant professions benefit from south-facing entrances.
Professions linked to Rahu:
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Politics, Government and Strategy
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Mining, Drilling, Underground Work
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Media, Film, Technology, Aviation
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Foreign Trade, Import–Export
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Liquor, Gambling, Medicine Research
3. South-East Direction – Venus
Strong Venus in the horoscope supports living in a south-facing home.
Professions linked to Venus:
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Fashion, Beauty, Wellness
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Hotels and Luxury Business
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Interior Design and Architecture
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Finance and Jewellery
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Entertainment Industry
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Food and Beverage Business
✅ Correct Entrance According to 81 Pada Vastu
For a south-facing house, the main entrance should not be placed randomly anywhere on the south wall.
As per the 81 Pada Vastu principles, the door must be located in the 4th pada:
• Count 4 padas from the east corner of the south side
OR
• Count 4 padas from the west corner of the south side
Placing the entry in this zone ensures favourable energy flow and supports prosperity, stability and protection.
Avoid entrances in the central or extreme corner padas on the south side, as they may create imbalance or bring obstacles.
✅ Plot Slope and Elevation
A south-facing house must follow the following gradient:
South should be higher (elevated)
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Supports strength, security, and fame
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Activates Mars and Rahu energies
North should be lower (backside sloping down)
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Helps financial growth
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Activates Kubera (wealth) energy
North-East should be the lowest
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Supports clarity, health, intelligence, and spiritual flow
✅ Underground Water Tank Placement
The water tank should not be placed in the South or South-West.
Ideal placement:
Between North and North-East
This enhances wealth flow, peace of mind, and family support.
✅ Kitchen Placement in South-Facing House
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Best placement: South-East (Agni Kon) – ruled by Venus and Fire
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Second option: North-West (if South-East is unavailable)
Avoid:
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North-East
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South-West
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Center (Brahmasthan)
✅ Bedroom Placement
Master Bedroom / Parents’ Room:
South-West is ideal for stability and authority.
Avoid:
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North-East bedroom for couples
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South-East for sleeping
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Center area
✅ Temple / Pooja Room
The most sacred area is:
North-East (Ishan Kon)
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Deity can face East or West
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Should be clean, raised, and peaceful
Avoid temple in:
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South-West
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South
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Under staircase
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Bedroom
✅ Staircase Placement
For south-facing houses:
✔ Place the staircase between South-West and West
✔ Movement should be clockwise (left to right)
Avoid:
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North-East
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Center
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South-East
✅ Additional Vastu Enhancements
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South wall should be high and heavy
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North and North-East should be open and lighter
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Storage in South-West brings stability
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No water flow in South or South-West
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Keep main entrance clutter-free
✅ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Is a south-facing house always inauspicious?
No. It is only negative when not aligned with planetary strength, wrong entrance placement, or structural imbalance. If Mars, Rahu, or Venus are strong in a person’s kundali, south-facing houses are beneficial.
2. Who should avoid living in a south-facing house?
People with weak Mars, Venus, or Rahu, or those involved in Saturn- or Jupiter-dominated professions, should avoid it unless corrected with Vastu balancing.
3. What is the best entrance location in a south-facing house?
According to 81 Pada Vastu, Vivasvan, Gandharva, Bhrungraj, and conditionally Mriga are the auspicious zones for the main door.
4. Where should the pooja room be placed?
Always in the North-East corner (Ishan Kon). This brings blessings, clarity, and mental peace.
5. Can the kitchen be in the South-West?
No. South-West is reserved for the master bedroom or elders’ room. The kitchen should be in South-East or North-West.
6. How should the slope of the house be in south-facing plots?
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South should be elevated
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North and North-East should be lower
This ensures prosperity, harmony, and financial stability.
7. Where should the underground water tank be?
Place it between North and North-East only, never in the South, South-West, or South-East.
8. Is South-West bedroom good?
Yes. South-West is the best location for the master bedroom or parents’ room, as it enhances stability and control.
9. Can business owners live in a south-facing house?
Yes, especially for people in politics, real estate, fashion, media, entertainment, luxury goods, construction, aviation, technology, foreign trade, hotels, or defence.
10. Who is the best Vastu consultant for south-facing house in Ahmedabad?
Astrologer and Vastu Consultant Ashish Somani provides direction-based planning, horoscope-linked vastu corrections, and 81 Pada consultation for homes and businesses.
For More Guidance
For personalised Vastu planning, house correction, or direction-based consultation as per your horoscope, you can connect with Astrologer & Vastu Consultant Ashish Somani.
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