The Compound Walls and Gates
The compound walls and gates are required to be built before the actual construction of
the house or building goes underway. Favorable constellations are also influential
during the actual construction of these walls and the agreeable days on which to
commence the construction should fall on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Construction of these compound walls should begin from the Southwest side.
As a matter of vastu shastra practice, the compound wall should not be higher than the
house to be built. The height of these walls if possible should not be uniform; the
Southwest part of the wall should be higher than the rest. Other provisions require that
the walls on the North and East side should be shorter by 21 inches than the wall on the
West and South sides.
However, if this is not possible, the North and East sides should maintain at least a
lowered difference of 3 inches than the West and South sides. For this matter, it is ideal
to install two gates for the compound so that evil forces that enter one gate will make an
exit to the other gate. Take note however that the South side should not be used for
gates.
Obstructions in front of the Main Gate
Several obstructions to the main gate can be enumerated and thus be avoided because
these obstructions bring ill effects:
Big Tree - This obstruction can cause detriments to the progress of
children
Gutter or Ditch - This connotes grief and sorrow
Open Well - This is negative since it equates with mental problem
Corner of another building - This too concerns mental unrest instability
Water drain - Income will be drained by unnecessary expenses
Straight street - Can shorten the life span of residents
Dilapidated house or walls - This has a negative effect on prosperity
Staircase railings - Often associated with sadness
Pillars - Electric or telephone posts can affect the well being of
female members
However, the existence of a public road to separate obstruction from the property will
lessen if not void the deficiencies. In a similar manner, if the distance between the
obstruction and the house results to a difference that is twice the house’s height, the
effect of the deficiencies will be nullified.
The Trees and Plants on the Property
As much as trees and plants provide natural adornment to the property, there are also
certain considerations and norms to be observed in keeping with the vastu shastra:
1. Planting should be done during favorable constellations. Seedlings should be
grown initially in clay pots before being planted on the grounds. Tulasi plants are
recommended plants for vastu shastra.
2. Trees are best planted on the North, Northeast, East, or in front of the house.
However, they should not to be planted directly in front of the main entrance
since a shadow will loom over the entrance.
3. Grow an even number of trees and should be grown on the South or West side of
the house; it would be ideal if grown on both sides. It is not advisable to plant
trees on the North, Northeast, or East side of a building.
4. Large trees should not be planted too near the house since their roots might
damage the foundations of the building and the compound wall. For that matter,
do not allow tree branches to touch the house. Besides, large roots tend to
absorb much sunlight and will compete with the dweller’s own need for the sun’s
energy.
5. If a tree is to be removed because of its negative effect, it should be done in the
months of Magh or Bhadrapada. Worship the tree and express your apologies for
cutting it before finally removing it and make sure that it will fall East or North
ways. Vow to plant a new tree in its place then do it within the next three months.
6. Thorny plants except roses should not be planted at all while creepers should be
grown only in a garden with their own support to prevent them from crawling up
the building.
Parking Lot
The Northwest corner of the property is the ideal location for the parking lot but it should
not be connected to the compound wall or the main building. While parked, cars should
face east or north and not facing south; otherwise, the car owner will be destined to
travel a long way. The parking garage should be painted with a light color.
the house or building goes underway. Favorable constellations are also influential
during the actual construction of these walls and the agreeable days on which to
commence the construction should fall on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
Construction of these compound walls should begin from the Southwest side.
As a matter of vastu shastra practice, the compound wall should not be higher than the
house to be built. The height of these walls if possible should not be uniform; the
Southwest part of the wall should be higher than the rest. Other provisions require that
the walls on the North and East side should be shorter by 21 inches than the wall on the
West and South sides.
However, if this is not possible, the North and East sides should maintain at least a
lowered difference of 3 inches than the West and South sides. For this matter, it is ideal
to install two gates for the compound so that evil forces that enter one gate will make an
exit to the other gate. Take note however that the South side should not be used for
gates.
Obstructions in front of the Main Gate
Several obstructions to the main gate can be enumerated and thus be avoided because
these obstructions bring ill effects:
Big Tree - This obstruction can cause detriments to the progress of
children
Gutter or Ditch - This connotes grief and sorrow
Open Well - This is negative since it equates with mental problem
Corner of another building - This too concerns mental unrest instability
Water drain - Income will be drained by unnecessary expenses
Straight street - Can shorten the life span of residents
Dilapidated house or walls - This has a negative effect on prosperity
Staircase railings - Often associated with sadness
Pillars - Electric or telephone posts can affect the well being of
female members
However, the existence of a public road to separate obstruction from the property will
lessen if not void the deficiencies. In a similar manner, if the distance between the
obstruction and the house results to a difference that is twice the house’s height, the
effect of the deficiencies will be nullified.
The Trees and Plants on the Property
As much as trees and plants provide natural adornment to the property, there are also
certain considerations and norms to be observed in keeping with the vastu shastra:
1. Planting should be done during favorable constellations. Seedlings should be
grown initially in clay pots before being planted on the grounds. Tulasi plants are
recommended plants for vastu shastra.
2. Trees are best planted on the North, Northeast, East, or in front of the house.
However, they should not to be planted directly in front of the main entrance
since a shadow will loom over the entrance.
3. Grow an even number of trees and should be grown on the South or West side of
the house; it would be ideal if grown on both sides. It is not advisable to plant
trees on the North, Northeast, or East side of a building.
4. Large trees should not be planted too near the house since their roots might
damage the foundations of the building and the compound wall. For that matter,
do not allow tree branches to touch the house. Besides, large roots tend to
absorb much sunlight and will compete with the dweller’s own need for the sun’s
energy.
5. If a tree is to be removed because of its negative effect, it should be done in the
months of Magh or Bhadrapada. Worship the tree and express your apologies for
cutting it before finally removing it and make sure that it will fall East or North
ways. Vow to plant a new tree in its place then do it within the next three months.
6. Thorny plants except roses should not be planted at all while creepers should be
grown only in a garden with their own support to prevent them from crawling up
the building.
Parking Lot
The Northwest corner of the property is the ideal location for the parking lot but it should
not be connected to the compound wall or the main building. While parked, cars should
face east or north and not facing south; otherwise, the car owner will be destined to
travel a long way. The parking garage should be painted with a light color.
