Water bodies like underground tanks, borewells, and overhead tanks strongly influence the energy of a home in Vastu Shastra. When placed in the right zone, they support health, harmony, and growth. When placed wrongly, they can disturb balance. Below are clear, practical remedies you can implement without major demolition.
Quick Vastu Basics (so you place/remedy correctly)
- Best zones for water (general): North, North-East, East
- Typically avoid for water: South-West, South, South-East (fire), and sometimes North-West
- If shifting isn’t possible: use the specific metal helix + pyramid remedies below to balance the element in that zone.
Remedies by Location
1) Underground Water Tank / Borewell in South-East (SE)
Issue: SE is the Fire zone; water here weakens Fire and creates imbalance.
Remedy (non-structural):
- Place a set of 9 Plus Value Copper Helix and surround the tank area with 9 Plus Value Copper Pyramids.
- This combination helps rebalance Fire–Water energies in SE.
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2) Underground Water Tank / Borewell in South-West (SW)
Issue: SW is the Earth/weight zone; underground water here weakens stability.
Remedy (non-structural):
- Use a set of 9 Plus Value Lead Helix and 9 Plus Value Lead Pyramids around the tank area to neutralize the impact and strengthen Earth energy.
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3) Underground Water Tank / Borewell in North-West (NW)
Issue: NW is Air/movement; underground water here may create instability.
Remedy (non-structural):
- Position a set of 9 Plus Value Brass Helix and 9 Plus Value Brass Pyramids around the tank to steady the zone.
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4) Overhead Water Tank in North-East (NE)
Issue: NE is the most sensitive spiritual zone and should be light and open. Heavy overhead tanks here can overburden the NE.
Remedy (non-structural):
- Install a set of 9 Plus Value Zinc Helix with 9 Plus Value Zinc Pyramids around/under the tank area to harmonize the water element.
- If possible in the long term, shift the overhead tank toward South-West/West and keep NE light.
5) Overhead Water Tank in South-East (SE)
Issue: SE is Fire; heavy water overhead can dampen Fire and cause friction.
Remedy (non-structural):
- Place a set of 9 Plus Value Copper Helix and add a Plus Value Red Jasper Pebbles in the SE zone for effective Fire–Water balancing.
- Keep the tank color light/neutral; avoid blues here.
How to Place the Remedies (Step-by-Step)
- Mark the exact zone (use a compass; align your home layout to true directions).
- Clean & declutter the area around the tank/borewell.
- Install the helix set (9 pieces) in the problem zone as specified above.
- Place 9 matching pyramids around/near the tank area (equally spaced where possible).
- Recheck after 21–45 days Vastu corrections generally stabilize over a few weeks.
- For structural shifts (like relocating tanks), plan as a long-term correction while using remedies now.
Good Practices & Common Mistakes
Do:
- Keep NE light and open; prefer underground water toward NE/N/E.
- Prefer overhead tanks toward SW/West (heavier side).
- Maintain tanks well (no leaks, no algae).
Avoid:
- Heavy loads in NE.
- Water sources in SW/SE unless fully remedied.
- Mixing metals (use the metal matching the zone as above).
1) What is the best place for an underground water tank as per Vastu?
Generally, North-East is preferred. If not feasible, North/East are next best.
2) What if my underground tank is already in South-West?
Use 9 Lead Helix + 9 Lead Pyramids (Plus Value) around the tank to restore Earth stability. Plan a structural shift later if possible.
3) Can I keep an overhead tank in North-East?
Preferably no. If it’s already there, use 9 Zinc Helix + 9 Zinc Pyramids to harmonize, and plan shifting toward SW/West.
4) How many helix/pyramids should I use? Why 9?
Use sets of 9 for both helix and pyramids. In traditional Vastu practice, 9 represents completion and helps uniform energy distribution.
5) Do I need to break walls or move the tank immediately?
No. Start with non-structural remedies listed above. Consider structural relocation as a long-term fix.
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Note
Vastu is a traditional architectural system. Remedies are suggested for energy balance and do not replace professional engineering advice for structural or plumbing considerations.