The bedroom needs to have a quiet and peaceful ambience so that one feels relaxed and protected. Telegraph picture

The bedroom is the ultimate inner sanctum to unwind, relax and rejuvenate oneself. From the vastu-feng shui point of view, this area needs to have a quiet and peaceful environment so that one feels calm, protected and is not distracted by any negative influences.

At the same time an effective circulation of good energy and plenty of fresh air helps rejuvenate the individuals using that bedroom. As the bedroom is integral in our lives, it is essential that its position, furniture and other commodities of use be arranged in such a way that is conducive to creating a positive and favourable ambience.

Therefore a vastu-feng shui friendly atmosphere should be created so that the room invites and calms you at the same time.

Ideal spot for bedroom

A bedroom in the north: This is the ideal location for the bedroom of young couples.

A bedroom in the northeast: This is a sacred corner so it's an ideal place to have a prayer room. Hence a bedroom in this direction should be strictly avoided.

A bedroom in the east: This is a favourable place to have a bedroom for the unmarried males and females in the family.

A bedroom in the southeast: Southeast is known to be the Agni (fire) corner, for this reason a bedroom in this quadrant is not recommended, since it imparts a hot temperament to those occupying it. If occupied by couples, it leads to constant quarrels between the two. If children occupy it, they are likely to be stubborn and may not interest in their studies.

A bedroom in the south or southwest: This is an ideal location to be occupied by the head of the family. Hence the master bedroom should be located in this corner.

A bedroom in the west: This is the best location for the bedroom of the students.

A bedroom in the northwest: This is an ideal location for the bedroom of newly wed couples.

As the room in this direction will help them increase love, intimacy and comfort levels with each other.

The positioning of the bed in the bedroom is as important as is the direction of the bedroom. The bed should be placed in a way such that it has a solid wall behind it but make sure there are no windows on that wall as it may lead to instability in the occupant’s life.

The bed should neither point towards the door of the bathroom nor should adjoin the bathroom wall as it may result in health problems for the occupant because of the negative energies released from the bathroom.

To have sound sleep, an individual should always have his head in southern direction. Those who sleep with their head pointed towards the north usually have restless and troubled sleep or may experience frequent headaches or body aches.

Tips for well-being

• Couples should preferably use one double mattress and avoid making use of two separate (single) mattresses on the bed. This increases the harmony in the relationships.

• It is advisable that bed sheets and pillow covers should be replaced every six months as they absorb all the negativity being shed by us while sleeping.

• Avoid too vibrant colours in the bedroom. Choose soothing shades of pink, light green, light blue, lavender and others. White is always a good colour for creating a soothing, calm and serene atmosphere in the bedroom.

• Northeast corner of the bedroom should be free from any heavy furniture or weighty items. Also make sure this area remains clutter free all the time.

• Make use of pictures/photographs in the bedroom they will bring a smile on your face everytime you see them. Avoid hanging pictures of animals, fire scenes, void places, trees devoid of fruits or flowers, as they bring negativity in the room.

• Do not display pictures of gods and goddesses in the bedroom. The reason for this is that the bedroom is a private place where one sleeps, drinks and enjoys the various pleasures of life. Therefore, involving one in such activities before god is considered disrespectful.

• Having too many electronic gadgets violates the principles of vastu and feng shui and hampers the peace of mind to a great extent. In the modern houses, where television in the bedroom is indispensable gadget, it would be to switch off the power plug completely when it is not in use. Also place a flower vase with fresh flowers near it and make sure the flowers are changed as and when they dry up.

• Avoid installing cash lockers in the bedroom. In case, there is no other option available; a safe can still be kept but only in the southwest corner of the bedroom in a way that it opens facing the northern or the eastern directions.

• Water is an unstable and free flowing element and so it has no place in bedroom. Avoid having any pictures that has flowing water, aquariums or water fountains of any sort in the bedroom as it gives rise to instability in the relationships or uncontrolled expenditures at home. On the side of the bed one can place a water bottle at night.

(The author is a tarot card reader, numerologist, name therapist. She can be contacted at askmanisha.com)