In Vastu Shastra, which doorway orientation is considered problematic?

• A. Facing North
• B. Facing West or Southwest
• C. Facing East
• D. Facing Southeast

Answer: (B)

In Vastu Shastra, the direction a doorway faces guides how energy (prana) moves through a space. Entrances aligned with favorable directions invite positive energy and opportunities, while orientations that disrupt this flow can create imbalance.

A doorway facing West or Southwest is seen as problematic because it tends to hinder the healthy influx of energy into the space. Energy may stagnate or push out, which can be associated with less harmonious living and, in some traditional views, even financial or wellbeing challenges.

By contrast, doors facing North or East are typically considered more auspicious, inviting beneficial energy into the home. Southeast is linked with fire energy and can be appropriate in certain layouts, so it isn’t singled out as problematic in the same way as West or Southwest.