By: Maria DeRobertis AKA Lady Vastu

Decluttering is a key principle in the powerful science and art form of Vastu, formerly known as Vastu Shastra, the principles of holistic architecture from India.

Vastu predates Feng-Shui by thousands of years.

When clutter appears in our environments, it not only affects our living and working spaces on a physical visual level, but, creates dis-ease on our very minds!!!

Did you know that if you have clutter in a particular direction of your home, you will actually affect a specific type of energy that helps you engage in life, each and every day?

What does that mean?

Each direction is associated with a type of energy that we need to function and perform our daily activities.

When we learn the principles of Vastu we can flow more harmoniously, peacefully, and abundantly with the forces of nature.

Here are some ways that clutter affects energy in your living and working environments in the various directions as they relate to your home and office spaces.

  1. Northeast-Deters growth both financially and spiritually
  2. East– Affects health and well-being
  3. Southeast-Affects vitality and sexuality
  4. South-Disturbs career and life purpose
  5. Southwest- Deters from support of family, friends, and colleagues
  6. West-Diminishes our authority and focus
  7. Northwest-Disturbs our emotions and intimate relationships
  8. North-Diminishes growth of finances and business

Places where we are meant to rest or enjoy restorative or play time, such as bedrooms and living rooms can be greatly influenced by clutter. It can take away from this enjoyment in our lives.

Kitchens with clutter will affect our outlook on health and good nutritional habits.

Even a refrigerator is a Vastu space!

Try opening up a refrigerator that is messy or cluttered. Think about it! That is how you will eat.

Therefore, the underlying concept here is to remember,  whatever space you clutter in your home will bring on a certain deficiency, lack or disturbance to your mind!

With spring on its way, its time for a fresh start!! DECLUTTER…CLEAR…TIDY UP and do it all with a smile. ;))

 

Maria DeRobertis is the Owner of Vastu Environments, LLC. She is an Environmental Energetic Designer and Healer