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Vastu direction chart with degrees

The 8 directions, 16 zones and 32 entrance padas of Vastu Shastra, with exact degree ranges — plus a free printable Vastu chakra.

The 8 Vastu directions

Each direction covers 45°, centred on its bearing from true north. Deity and planet associations are those most commonly cited; elements are given only for the corners and centre, where mainstream sources agree.

DirectionSanskrit / HindiDegreesDeityPlanetElement
North (N)Uttara · उत्तर337.50° – 22.50°KuberaMercury—
North-East (NE)Ishanya · ईशान22.50° – 67.50°Ishana (Shiva)JupiterWater (Jal)
East (E)Purva · पूर्व67.50° – 112.50°IndraSun—
South-East (SE)Agneya · आग्नेय112.50° – 157.50°AgniVenusFire (Agni)
South (S)Dakshina · दक्षिण157.50° – 202.50°YamaMars—
South-West (SW)Nairutya · नैऋत्य202.50° – 247.50°NirritiRahuEarth (Prithvi)
West (W)Paschima · पश्चिम247.50° – 292.50°VarunaSaturn—
North-West (NW)Vayavya · वायव्य292.50° – 337.50°VayuMoonAir (Vayu)
CentreBrahmasthan · ब्रह्मस्थान—Brahma—Space (Akash)

The 16 Vastu zones (22.5° each)

The 16-zone system, popular in contemporary practice, refines the 8 directions. Each zone has traditional associations and typical uses.

ZoneDegreesAssociationCommonly suits
N North348.75° – 11.25°Money & opportunitiesEntrance, living room, cash locker, open space
NNE North-North-East11.25° – 33.75°Health & immunityOpen space, medicines, drinking water
NE North-East33.75° – 56.25°Clarity & spiritualityPooja, meditation, open & light space
ENE East-North-East56.25° – 78.75°Recreation & refreshmentFamily lounge, sit-out
E East78.75° – 101.25°Social connectionsEntrance, living, drawing room
ESE East-South-East101.25° – 123.75°Analysis & churningUtility, bathing area (no heavy use)
SE South-East123.75° – 146.25°Cash flow & fireKitchen, electrical panel, generator
SSE South-South-East146.25° – 168.75°Strength & confidenceKitchen, gym
S South168.75° – 191.25°Rest & reputationBedroom, heavy storage
SSW South-South-West191.25° – 213.75°DisposalToilet, dustbin, store
SW South-West213.75° – 236.25°Stability & relationshipsMaster bedroom, heavy wardrobes
WSW West-South-West236.25° – 258.75°Learning & savingsStudy, library, locker
W West258.75° – 281.25°GainsDining, children’s bedroom, study
WNW West-North-West281.25° – 303.75°Release & detoxToilet, store, utility
NW North-West303.75° – 326.25°Support & movementGuest room, garage, finished-goods store
NNW North-North-West326.25° – 348.75°AttractionBedroom (couples), living

The 32 entrance padas

The perimeter of the Vastu Purusha Mandala is divided into 32 padas, 8 per side, each held by a deity. They are counted clockwise: east from the north-east corner, south from the south-east, west from the south-west and north from the north-west. Angular ranges below are for a square plot measured from its centre; for real plots, the door’s position along the wall is what counts (the floor plan analyzer measures it that way).

NWNNEWCentreESWSSEE1E2E3E4E5E6E7E8S1S2S3S4S5S6S7S8W1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8N1N2N3N4N5N6N7N8N ↑
Inside: rooms rated Ideal for each zone. Outside ring: the 32 entrance padas —green = auspicious, amber = mixed (Brihat Samhita 53.72–75 reading).
PadaDeityAngle from centreClassical reading
E1Shikhi (Agni)45.00° – 56.25°Not listed
E2Parjanya56.25° – 67.50°Mixed
E3Jayanta67.50° – 78.75°Auspicious
E4Mahendra (Indra)78.75° – 90.00°Auspicious
E5Surya90.00° – 101.25°Not listed
E6Satya101.25° – 112.50°Not listed
E7Bhrisha112.50° – 123.75°Not listed
E8Antariksha123.75° – 135.00°Not listed
S1Anila135.00° – 146.25°Not listed
S2Pusha146.25° – 157.50°Not listed
S3Vitatha157.50° – 168.75°Not listed
S4Grihakshata168.75° – 180.00°Not listed
S5Yama180.00° – 191.25°Not listed
S6Gandharva191.25° – 202.50°Not listed
S7Bhringaraja202.50° – 213.75°Not listed
S8Mriga213.75° – 225.00°Not listed
W1Pitri225.00° – 236.25°Not listed
W2Dauvarika236.25° – 247.50°Not listed
W3Sugriva247.50° – 258.75°Not listed
W4Pushpadanta258.75° – 270.00°Auspicious
W5Varuna270.00° – 281.25°Auspicious
W6Asura281.25° – 292.50°Not listed
W7Shosha292.50° – 303.75°Not listed
W8Papayakshma303.75° – 315.00°Not listed
N1Roga315.00° – 326.25°Not listed
N2Naga326.25° – 337.50°Not listed
N3Mukhya337.50° – 348.75°Auspicious
N4Bhallata348.75° – 360.00°Auspicious
N5Soma0.00° – 11.25°Auspicious
N6Bhujaga11.25° – 22.50°Not listed
N7Aditi22.50° – 33.75°Not listed
N8Diti33.75° – 45.00°Not listed

Source: Brihat Samhita, ch. 53, vv. 72–75 (Varahamihira). Schools differ in numbering and grading; many modern practitioners treat some other padas as acceptable.

Printable Vastu chakra

Transparent background — print it on an OHP/transparency sheet and lay it on your plan with N aligned to true north. Free to download and print.

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Frequently asked questions

How many directions are there in Vastu?

Vastu uses 8 directions (4 cardinal + 4 corners) plus the centre (Brahmasthan). For finer analysis the circle is divided into 16 zones of 22.5° each, and the perimeter into 32 entrance padas.

What are the degrees of north-east in Vastu?

In the 8-direction system, north-east spans 22.5° to 67.5°. In the 16-zone system, the NE zone is narrower: 33.75° to 56.25°.

How do I use a Vastu chakra on a floor plan?

Print the chakra on a transparent sheet at a size similar to your plan, place its centre on the centre (Brahmasthan) of your plan, and rotate it so its N points to the plan’s true north. Or skip printing and use the floor plan analyzer, which does this on screen.

Which direction is the most important in Vastu?

Traditional texts give special importance to the north-east (kept light, open and clean), the south-west (kept heavy and stable) and the centre (kept open).