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Door positions · the direction of Varuna
West Facing House Vastu
A west facing house is one whose main door you walk out of facing west. Vastu divides that wall (225°–315°) into eight door positions; the favoured ones are W3 Sugriva (Sugreev), W4 Pushpdanta (Pushpdant), W5 Varuna (Varun).
- 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 West Facing House
Stand inside and look out: position 1 is at the southwest corner on your left and position 8 at the northwest corner on your right. Each position is 11.25° wide.
| Position | Bearing | Traditional name | Traditional label | Optional reflection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W1 | 225°–236.25° | Pitra (Pitragan) | Less preferred | Checking a household budget. |
| W2 | 236.25°–247.5° | Dwarika (Dauwarik) | Less preferred | Clear work and home agreements. |
| W3 | 247.5°–258.75° | Sugriva (Sugreev) | Favoured | Reviewing resources. |
| W4 | 258.75°–270° | Pushpdanta (Pushpdant) | Favoured | Keeping useful routines. |
| W5 | 270°–281.25° | Varuna (Varun) | Favoured | Exploring realistic options. |
| W6 | 281.25°–292.5° | Asura | Less preferred | Time for rest. |
| W7 | 292.5°–303.75° | Shosha (Shok/Shauka) | Less preferred | Seeking practical support. |
| W8 | 303.75°–315° | Papyakshama | Less preferred | Following real needs and qualified advice. |
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 West Facing House
West is Varuna's direction. The tradition reads a west-facing home on the door's position like any other, and the west wall carries several favoured places for it.
A west entrance takes the afternoon sun, the hottest of the day, so shade and cross-ventilation on this side are worth more than any symbolic fix.
Zones on the West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West-southwest (WSW) | 236.25°–258.75° | Education & savings | Study Room, Library, Children's Study | Toilet, Dustbin, Water Tank |
| West (W) | 258.75°–281.25° | Profits & gains | Safe or Locker, Store Room, Dining | Staircase, Toilet, Dustbin |
| West-northwest (WNW) | 281.25°–303.75° | Detox & wind down | Bathroom, Dustbin, Shoe Rack | Safe or Locker, Pooja Room, Study Room |
Practical Checks for a West 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 west facing house good as per Vastu?
No facing is bad in itself. The tradition reads a west facing house by where its door sits: the favoured positions on this wall are W3 (Sugriva (Sugreev)), W4 (Pushpdanta (Pushpdant)), W5 (Varuna (Varun)).
Where should the main door be in a west facing house?
Standing inside and looking out, the wall runs from the southwest corner on your left to the northwest corner on your right, in eight positions. The favoured ones are W3 (Sugriva (Sugreev)), W4 (Pushpdanta (Pushpdant)), W5 (Varuna (Varun)); a compass reading of the door tells you which you have.
How do I know if my house is west 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.