7 Vastu tips to enhance your home's energy during monsoon season

Benefits of indoor plants: They enhance positive energy in your home. Plants such as ferns and palms are a good option, or grow Tulsi (holy basil) in the north-east (Image: Canva)

Monsoons are a magical time, but they can also bring havoc to your home with cracks, leaks, pests and musty smells. There are certain single recommendations in Vastu Shastra that can bring positive energy to your home this monsoon without making any big changes to your lifestyle.

Try these 7 strategies according to Vastu and create a harmonious and prosperous living space that embraces rains and promotes well-being.

Let the monsoon in: Keep all doors and windows that face the northeast open during the rains. According to Vastu Shastra, this brings harmony, prosperity and good luck to your home and family.

Include a water feature: Homes built according to Vastu will always have a water feature towards the north of a building, as it is believed to bring wealth and abundance. This water feature could be water storage tanks or fountains, etc.

Fix your home: Keep your home clutter-free, warm and dry this season. Make sure to keep the north-east zone especially clean, well-lit and clutter-free as it represents the mind. Fix all cracks and leakages, taking special care in the south-west or the south-east of your space, as any leakage here can disrupt the energetic balance of an entire residence.

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Keep it dry: Stagnant water can bring negative energy to your home. Ensure that all drains and pipelines are cleaned regularly and there is no stagnant water collected in pots on balconies and terraces. A well-drained environment promotes positive energy and prevents the breeding of mosquitoes and pests.

Add aroma: Use essential oils to ground you at this time, especially if anyone in your house suffers from depression. Vastu especially recommends essential oils like basil or musk, or burning sandalwood, frankincense or rosewood incense sticks during this season to ward off any seasonal maladies. You can additionally add camphor or neem leaves to the water used in mopping.

Green up: Bring in plants to enhance positive energy in your home. Plants such as ferns and palms that thrive in humid conditions are a good option, or grow Tulsi (holy basil) in the north-east. Growing lemongrass indoors will also perfume your entire home when it rains.

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Boost of colour: Add vibrant and uplifting colours during the monsoons lift your spirits and enhance your home’s energy. Choose uplifting colours such as orange and yellow towards the south-west and shades of greens towards the north and the east. Incorporate elements like colourful cushions, rugs and paintings to your décor that will reflect the vibrancy of the season.

From letting in the monsoon breeze to adding vibrant colours, these small changes according to Vastu can make a big difference, ensuring your home is filled with positivity and good fortune throughout the season.