The fundamental rule in building a Vastu home is to use land that does not require correction, but rather utilizes the natural benefits and advantages of good land.

The reason for this is that correcting unfavorable land is much more expensive and less effective than purchasing proper (Vastu) land.

Since all beneficial and health-promoting energy comes from the north and northeast, the areas of the northeast, north, and east must be open and light—this means that there must be a clear view towards the north, northeast, and east (depending on how far the first obstacles are).

On the opposite side of the land, the southwest should have a hill or elevation to block the draining of healthy energy from the site.

The Vastu house MUST be located on the southwest part of the land, meaning there must be more open space from the eastern wall of the house to the eastern boundary of the site than from the western wall to the western boundary. Similarly, there must be more space on the north side than on the south side.

It would be very favorable if the access road to the construction site can be made from the north or east side of the future Vastu home because the main entrance to the Vastu house MUST be from the east or north.

The site can be on flat land, but in that case, the energies will not be as strong, and corrections will be needed.

When determining the quality of a building site according to the energies of nature, the best way to observe the soil and the plants that grow on it is to assess whether there is too little, just enough, or too much energy.

If sparse, low vegetation grows on the land, it means there is not enough beneficial energy.

If there are large, lush trees, it means the energy is too abundant, and if only grasses grow, it indicates that the energies are too strong and are destroying everything in their path.

The type of energy in the space will affect the inhabitants of that area.

In addition, keep in mind that:

• A downhill slope on the site towards the north, northeast, and east is ideal;
• Another good position is if there is a slope towards the north, northeast, or east.
• Rainwater should flow towards the northeast.
• The orientation of the site from north to south and east to west should not deviate by more than 12.25 degrees.
• The site can be "cut" so that construction can proceed in a proper rectangular shape.
• Hills and mountains should be on the western and southern sides, not the northern or eastern sides.
• A river or lake should be on the northern, northeastern, or eastern side.
• A river on the southern or western side is not ideal unless the riverbed is above the future Vastu house.
• There should be no high-voltage power lines (110 kV) within at least 1.5 km.
• A cemetery (at least 300 m away) should be located on the western or southern side, but not the eastern or northern sides.
• Factories and industrial buildings should not be located on the northeast side of the site.
• The shadow of a church, temple, or sacred religious building should not fall on the future Vastu house at any time of the year.
• The land must meet quality standards—look normal, smell good, and be free from anthills, bones, or metals (the simplest method of checking land quality is by its scent; if it smells pleasant, it is likely good quality).
• The site should not have a history of sadness, suffering, murder, or have previously been used for prisons, hospitals, slaughterhouses, or battlefields.
• The land should not be sold by someone poorer than you or in distress, as purchasing land from such a seller might bring their sorrow and trouble into your life.