Water flowing beneath a home is considered a serious dosha. A home must stand on solid earth, without any element flowing underneath it. Such a defect, when one sleeps above it, can lead to severe illnesses.
Additionally, if there is a beautiful view from the window because of water flowing from the southwest of the home or near it in that direction, this is still problematic. In any case, such a home is not suitable for living at all.
Types of Corrections
Structural Corrections
Changing the shape of a building is, in fact, fundamental and powerful. Through altering the shape of the building, adding construction, or dividing the building, one can correct most doshas. For example, if a building has the shape of the letter “L” or any other inauspicious form, it can be divided into two parts (this principle applies to plots as well). By changing the shape of the structure, one may close cut-off parts, open certain areas, or close others.
The Five Elements
Each element is governed by a specific planet. When the elements are harmonious, this helps improve the influence of the planets.
Ether – Jupiter
Air – Saturn
Fire – Sun
Water – Venus
Earth – Mars
Proper use of objects representing the five elements helps maintain harmony among them and allows the energies on the property to flow correctly.
In each sector of the house, only objects corresponding to the ruling element should be placed:
Northeast – objects of water and ether
East – objects of fire and ether
Southeast – objects of fire
South – objects of fire and earth
Southwest – objects of earth
West – objects of air, earth, and water
Northwest – objects of air
North – objects of water and air
For example, if there is a strong influence of the fire element (such as a heater) in a water-element area, it is recommended to keep a water pitcher there in order to balance the water element. It is important that additional water-element objects be present to fully improve the condition. Similarly, it is not advisable to design or place a fireplace in the northern part of the home, as this may cause headaches for the residents.
Planning windows and doors at the corner points of the four primary elements (water, fire, earth, air) harms the elements and destroys their functions. Therefore, if windows or doors exist in these corners, it is better to close them. Leaving them open is dangerous.
In principle, corrections related to the elements are extremely powerful; therefore, if it is impossible to correct a defect directly, one should strengthen the influence of the elements within the home.
An additional option for correcting elements is the use of drawings with element symbols. Each element has its own illustration – a symbolic form or letter representing it. If the corners of the home are cut off, or if defects exist that prevent the elements from functioning properly, one may place element symbols or illustrations to strengthen them. The symbol of each element is drawn in its proper sector, on the ceiling or in the corner – from there the element’s energy should flow. The symbol of the ether element is drawn at the center of the ceiling (Brahmasthan). It is best to use a light color or a shade similar to the color of the ceiling.