16 direction Vastu chart (free PDF)
Alt text: \*A circular Vastu chart showing 16 zones from North through North-North-East around to North-North-West, each 22.5 degrees wide.\*
By Aalok Trivedi · Published · Updated
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To overlay the same 16 zones on your plan, use free Vastu gridding.
The 16 Vastu zones: degrees, elements and uses
\[Expert to confirm every cell before publishing. The elements and rulers must match /vastu-shastra. Intermediate zones are read together with their two neighbours.\]
| Zone | Degrees | Element | Ruler | Traditionally suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North (N) | 348.75–11.25 | Water | Kubera | Living room, cash and records, entrance |
| North-North-East (NNE) | 11.25–33.75 | Water | \- | Living room, study, water point |
| North-East (NE) | 33.75–56.25 | Water | Ishana | Pooja room, water source, open space |
| East-North-East (ENE) | 56.25–78.75 | Air | \- | Living room, study, entrance |
| East (E) | 78.75–101.25 | Air | Indra | Entrance, living room, morning activities |
| East-South-East (ESE) | 101.25–123.75 | Fire | \- | Dining–kitchen link, utilities |
| South-East (SE) | 123.75–146.25 | Fire | Agni | Kitchen, electrical panel |
| South-South-East (SSE) | 146.25–168.75 | Fire | \- | Kitchen extension, power equipment |
| South (S) | 168.75–191.25 | Fire | Yama | Bedrooms, storage, rest |
| South-South-West (SSW) | 191.25–213.75 | Earth | \- | Bedrooms, heavy storage |
| South-West (SW) | 213.75–236.25 | Earth | Nairutya | Master bedroom, heavy storage |
| West-South-West (WSW) | 236.25–258.75 | Earth | \- | Study, children's room, storage |
| West (W) | 258.75–281.25 | Water | Varuna | Dining, study, children's room |
| West-North-West (WNW) | 281.25–303.75 | Air | \- | Guest room, dining, toilets |
| North-West (NW) | 303.75–326.25 | Air | Vayu | Guest room, garage, toilets |
| North-North-West (NNW) | 326.25–348.75 | Air | \- | Guest room, living, garage |
How to read the chart
1. Mark the centre of your floor plan.
2. Set North on the chart to match North on your plan.
3. Lay the sixteen sectors out from the centre.
4. Note which sector each room's middle falls in.
5. For a room that spans two sectors, the sector holding most of its area decides.
8, 16 and 32 zones: which grid should you use?
- **8 zones:** the quick overview. Good for a first look.
- **16 zones:** the standard reading, used in GetMyVastu's free report.
- **32 zones:** fine placement of doors, windows and furniture.
Check this on your own floor plan. Free for one plan.
Upload floor planFrequently asked questions
What are the 16 zones in Vastu?
Sixteen sectors of 22.5 degrees each, measured from the centre of a plan and aligned to North.
Can I print the chart?
Yes, download the PDF and print it on A4.
How do I find the centre of an irregular plan?
Use the traced outline in the free tool, which computes the centre for you.