Sleeping direction checker

Lay your phone flat on the bed with its top pointing to your pillow. The compass shows which way your head points and its traditional Vastu rating.

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Tap “Start compass”. On iPhone, allow “Motion & Orientation” access when asked.

16-zone: —
Direction: —
32-pada: —

North reference

Location not set — showing magnetic north.

Change location

Or choose a city

Your location is used on this device only to calculate declination (WMM2025). It is never sent to us.

What are you checking?

Enter a bearing manually

No sensor? Type a bearing from a physical compass or map to see its Vastu zone.

Your saved readings

Nothing saved yet. Readings stay on this device only.

Sleeping direction ratings

Most Vastu texts recommend the head towards south or east and advise against north.

Head towards	Rating
North	Avoid
North-East	Neutral
East	Ideal
South-East	Good
South	Ideal
South-West	Good
West	Neutral
North-West	Neutral

Getting a reliable reading on a bed

Spring mattresses and steel bed frames can disturb the compass. If the reading looks wrong, hold the phone a little above the bed, or measure the wall behind the headboard instead.
Wait for the “Stable” badge before reading.
For the room’s position in the home, see bedroom Vastu.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best direction to sleep according to Vastu?

Head towards the south is the most widely recommended, with east as the main alternative (often suggested for students). West is considered neutral.

Why does Vastu say not to sleep with your head to the north?

Traditional texts advise against it, and popular explanations often cite the Earth’s magnetic field. There is no established scientific evidence that sleeping direction affects health; treat this as traditional guidance.

How do I check my sleeping direction with my phone?

Open this page on your phone, tap Start compass, lay the phone flat on the bed with its top pointing towards your pillow/headboard, and read the rating.

What if I can’t turn my bed?

Many bedrooms only allow one bed position. You can sleep with your head at the other end if that is better, or simply accept the layout — comfort, ventilation and a dark, quiet room matter more for good sleep.