Toilet in Vastu
Vastu places toilets in the north-west or west, zones of outflow and movement, with the south also workable. They are kept out of the north-east, the south-west and the centre, and the seat is set so you face north or south.
Toilets are about release, so Vastu puts them where energy is meant to move on: the north-west and the west, with the south also workable. The sacred north-east, the stable south-west and the open centre are the zones to keep free of them, and the east and north are best avoided where possible.
Within the room, set the seat so that the user faces north or south, a custom that goes back to the old Dharmashastra rules. Keep the door closed, the room dry and well ventilated, and the colours light. An exhaust fan and good light make a real difference.
Many homes today have attached bathrooms, and Vastu accepts them, ideally on the west or north-west side of the bedroom. A popular gentle remedy for a less ideal toilet is a bowl of sea salt, changed regularly, along with keeping the room spotless.
A toilet in the ‘wrong’ zone is common in modern flats and is not a cause for alarm. Consultants look first at simple fixes, such as closed doors, cleanliness and light, before suggesting anything structural.