North-west (Vayavya) in Vastu
The north-west, Vayavya, is the air corner in Vastu, ruled by Vayu and linked with the Moon. As the zone of movement and change, it suits guest rooms, toilets, garages and storage, and is the second choice for a kitchen.
Also known as: vayu kon, vayavya kona
Vayavya takes its name from Vayu, the god of wind, and is linked with the Moon and the air element. Air moves and the Moon waxes and wanes, so this is the zone of movement, change, communication and support from others.
That makes it right for spaces used in passing: a guest room, a garage or parking, a toilet or septic tank, and storage. Many shopkeepers keep finished goods in the north-west, where they are said to move quickly. It also suits a children’s room or a meeting room.
Tradition keeps the master bedroom and long-term cash storage out of the north-west, since its restless air is said to unsettle anything meant to stay put. Keep it ventilated and uncluttered so energy can flow freely.
The north-west is not a ‘negative’ corner. It is the second-best place for a kitchen, after the south-east, and its gift of movement is exactly what a busy household needs in the right rooms.