The Five Elements Of Vastu Shastra: Agni(Fire):

Sun is the most vital source of energy and light. It is the soul of the universe. Fire element “SUN” is related to our sense of sound, touch and sight. It is difficult to imagine life on earth without Sun.When the Sun rays combine with water, they get additional benefits. It is, therefore, recommended to have a water source in North-East direction.
To block North-East corner of your building is depriving yourself of most beneficial rays of Sun and has adverse results. The ultra-violet rays normalize the metabolism of the body. The ancient ritual of “Surya Namaskaar” wherein the beneficial rays of Sun become more potent when seen through fresh water offered to Sun god. The late afternoon and evening Sun with the harmful infrared rays should be avoided. It is recommended by Vastu to have tall and big trees in the South so that harmful rays of Sun are blocked.

Fire
Direction:	South East
Regent:	Agni the fire-god
Sense:	Sight
Symbol:	Triangle
Nature:	Hot, Dry, Luminous, Clear, Light, Piercing
Stands for:	Energy, Productivity and Power
Apt rooms:	Kitchen, Fireplace
To strengthen:	Fire burning, Lighting candles/lanterns

The Five Elements Of Vastu Shastra: Jal Water:

After earth, water is the most important element. It is linked to our senses of taste, touch, sight and hearing. It is quantitatively the largest of the five elements, as more than 80% of our body and two-third of earth’s surface is water. Most ancient civilizations came up close to rivers and water sources.

Water
Direction:	North East
Regent:	Vayu – the wind-god
Sense:	Taste
Symbol:	Circle
Nature:	Liquid, Cold, Soft, Exciting, Moving
Stands for:	Purity
Apt rooms:	Bathroom, Guest Bedroom, Water feature; pool etc
To Strengthen:	Urli – Bowl of water, fountain etc

Five Elements of Vastu Shastra

The first element of Vastu shastra Bhoomi (Earth): Earth, the third planet in order from the sun, is a big magnet with North and South poles as centers of attractions. Its magnetic field and gravitational force has considerable effects on everything on the Earth, living and non-living. The Vastu principle of placing the head in South direction while sleeping is based on earth’s magnetic property.

Earth
Direction:	South West
Regent:	Nirriti
Sense:	Smell
Symbol:	Square
Nature:	Heavy, Rough, Dense, Hard, Inert
Stands for:	Stability of mind and body, health of inhabitants
Apt rooms:	Master bedroom
To Strengthen:	plant, stone  statue, pleasant fragrances, flowers