What the West governs
West is Varuna’s direction, associated with gains that arrive late and with stability after effort. It takes weight comfortably, and it is one of the two directions the tradition is relaxed about for utilities.
The West is guarded by Varuna. The tradition places Master bedroom, Children’s bedroom, Bathroom, Staircase here.
Also called: Paschima
West is Varuna’s direction, associated with gains that arrive late and with stability after effort. It takes weight comfortably, and it is one of the two directions the tradition is relaxed about for utilities.
| Main door | Acceptable |
| Kitchen | Acceptable |
| Pooja room | Acceptable |
| Master bedroom | Ideal |
| Children’s bedroom | Ideal |
| Living room | Acceptable |
| Study | Acceptable |
| Bathroom | Ideal |
| Staircase | Ideal |
| Water tank | Acceptable |
No. The tradition assumes you cannot move a kitchen or a staircase, which is why almost every placement rule comes with a remedy — usually a change within the room (where the hob sits, which way the bed faces, what is stored in a corner) rather than a change to the building.