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Door positions · the direction of Kubera
North Facing House Vastu
A north facing house is one whose main door you walk out of facing north. Vastu divides that wall (315°–45°) into eight door positions; the favoured ones are N3 Mukhya, N4 Bhallat, N5 Soma.
- Door positions and bearings are the ones the app's compass uses
- Every position's traditional name and label
- Practical checks, not fear
Main Door Positions in a North Facing House
Stand inside and look out: position 1 is at the northwest corner on your left and position 8 at the northeast corner on your right. Each position is 11.25° wide.
| Position | Bearing | Traditional name | Traditional label | Optional reflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | 315°–326.25° | Roga | Less preferred | Everyday care and support. |
| N2 | 326.25°–337.5° | Naga | Less preferred | Clear communication. |
| N3 | 337.5°–348.75° | Mukhya | Favoured | Steady practice. |
| N4 | 348.75°–360° | Bhallat | Favoured | Planning resources. |
| N5 | 0°–11.25° | Soma | Favoured | Keeping useful records. |
| N6 | 11.25°–22.5° | Bhujang (Sarp) | Less preferred | Asking for help. |
| N7 | 22.5°–33.75° | Aditi | Less preferred | A manageable workload. |
| N8 | 33.75°–45° | Diti | Mixed | Reviewing commitments. |
Read as mixed: N8 Diti.
Measure your own door with the Vastu compass: stand in the doorway facing out and hold the phone flat.
What the Tradition Says About a North Facing House
North is Kubera's direction in the Vastu tradition, the keeper of wealth, and a north-facing home is traditionally counted a good start. The tradition is just as clear that where the door sits along the wall matters more than which way the wall faces.
In India the north face never takes the direct afternoon sun, so a north entrance stays cooler and evenly lit through the day — the most practical argument for it.
Zones on the North Side
In the 16-zone system, the parts of the home behind this wall are tied to these themes:
| Zone | Bearing | Theme | Place here | Avoid here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North-northwest (NNW) | 326.25°–348.75° | Attraction & restlessness | Staircase, Dustbin, Shoe Rack, Guest | Safe or Locker, Study Room, Master Bedroom |
| North (N) | 348.75°–11.25° | Career & opportunities | Cash Locker, Living Room, Career Corner | Toilet, Staircase, Dustbin |
| North-northeast (NNE) | 11.25°–33.75° | Health & immunity | Drinking Water, Indoor Plants, Pooja Room | Toilet, Kitchen, Heavy Storage |
Practical Checks for a North Facing House
- Keep the approach to the door clear, lit and safe underfoot.
- Make sure the door opens fully and closes easily — hinges, frame and threshold in repair.
- Keep the outside free of rubbish and broken things.
- In a flat, read your own door, not the building's: the facing is the way you walk out of it.
Vastu is a traditional framework for arranging a home, not a guarantee of health, wealth or any outcome. Never change the structure of a building on a direction alone; ask a qualified engineer.
Questions people ask
Is a north facing house good as per Vastu?
No facing is bad in itself. The tradition reads a north facing house by where its door sits: the favoured positions on this wall are N3 (Mukhya), N4 (Bhallat), N5 (Soma).
Where should the main door be in a north facing house?
Standing inside and looking out, the wall runs from the northwest corner on your left to the northeast corner on your right, in eight positions. The favoured ones are N3 (Mukhya), N4 (Bhallat), N5 (Soma); a compass reading of the door tells you which you have.
How do I know if my house is north facing?
Stand just inside the main door, look out, and read a compass. The direction you face is the direction the house faces. Correct the reading from magnetic to true north for your place.
What if my door is in a less-preferred position?
Nothing needs to be broken or moved. Keep the approach clear, lit and in good repair, add a symbol only if it matters to you, and change the building only for a real need and on an engineer's advice.