Vastu Shastra and Money Plants: Directional Secrets Revealed

Money plants are considered auspicious for every household and are some of the most popular indoor plants in the country. Their heart-shaped leaves and lush green foliage add to the visual appeal of any space, while they are essentially low-maintenance and non-messy options. These plants also come with several benefits, including the ability to purify the air naturally. At the same time, they are believed to usher friendship, prosperity, positive energy, wealth, and luck into the home. Yet, following Vastu Shastra's principles is essential to reap the benefits of keeping money plants at home. 

The right directions to keep money plants at home

In which direction we should keep money plants at home? Here are some pointers that you should follow in this regard. 

• Money plants should ideally be positioned towards the north entrance or the southeast as per Vastu guidelines. 
• In the living room, it should be kept in the south-eastern corner for ushering in prosperity and good luck. This is the direction ruled by Venus and is synonymous with Lord Ganesha. Both are symbolic of wealth and luck. The money plant can be put in an aquarium in the living room in this direction too. 
• For homes facing the north, the entrance is an ideal place to keep money plants. It will bring newer professional opportunities and sources of income for residents. 
• In bedrooms, money plants may be kept on the right or left side of the bed, although it should not be near the headrest or footrest. It is believed to infuse positive vibes into the space, while reducing sleep issues and arguments. 
• Money plants should not be placed in the east-west direction since it may lead to financial and relationship troubles. 
• Sharp corners symbolise negativity and anxiety. Hence, money plants can be put in corners for minimising the same. 
• You can also keep money plants in the bathroom, especially if the space gets sufficient indirect or direct sunlight. You can put it near a window towards the south-eastern direction. 
• These plants can also absorb radiation from electronic gadgets. Hence, you can keep them in proximity to routers, computers and televisions. 
• You should always place money plants within the home itself and not in garden areas. 
• Avoid the east and north walls for keeping money plants and even north-eastern corners. 

Some other tips on money plants 

Feng Shui principles state that money plants may be kept in the home’s wealth corner. To find this space, picture a grid (three-by-three) positioned over the home. Stand at the entrance and work out the farthest grid corner towards the left. This is the wealth zone or corner of the home. You can use a similar method to identify the wealth area of your workplace or bedroom and keep money plants accordingly for ushering in luck and prosperity. 

At the office, you can keep a money plant on the desk since it indicates professional prosperity and abundance. In the bedroom, you can keep it in the east, north, south-east or southern corner. Avoid the southwest or west since it may negatively affect relationships and career growth. If you choose the eastern direction, put the plant in a green-coloured bottle. In the north, put it in a blue-coloured bottle while it should be placed in soil without any water if in the south. In the southeast, put it in a red bottle in the soil without water. 

Conclusion 

Follow the above-mentioned tips to keep money plants in the right areas at home. They will assuage most queries if you were wondering- in which direction should we keep money plants at home. You should also ensure that the vines of the money plant do not touch the ground. Use a rope to help it climb upwards. Do not let your money plant dry out, and water it regularly. You should also avoid gifting money plants to other individuals. It is believed that this does not bode well with the Planet Venus, which symbolises well-being and prosperity. Here’s to ushering in luck, wealth and prosperity at home with beautiful and auspicious money plants.a