These forces have a powerful influence on us, as well as the environment. Vaastu is the science of arranging our man-made environments so that we are in alignment with these forces of nature. If we are not aligned with solar and geomagnetic forces we may experience illness, misfortune and struggle. It is as if we are attempting to swim against the current of a river.

The East is the source of solar, ultra-violet rays, and the North is the source of magnetic energy. We benefit by keeping our environment open to these life supporting energies. The harmful infrared rays, which come from the South, and the destructive gamma rays, coming from the West, cause disruption within the environment and our bodies. Using the principles of Vaastu, we protect ourselves from these rays.
Each of these elements is associated with a particular direction: water in the North East, fire in the South East, earth in the South West, air in the North West and space in the Center. By balancing these elements in their proper proportions, we will gain the benefits of health, happiness and prosperity.

The five elements Out of the nine planets, our planet has life because of the presence of these five elements. The world comprises of five basic elements, also known as the Panchbhootas. They are Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Earth and Water have limited and localized availability for the human habitat and growth.

Vaastu comprises of five natural elements; Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space. Each of the elements corresponds to a natural force that affects our lives. Our ascendants were great scientists and they understood the effects of the natural forces on the lives of human being. They are:

	Earth: Magnetic field of the earth
	Water: Gravitational attraction of the earth
	Fire: Solar radiation
	Air: Wind Energy
	Space: Cosmic radiation

The effect of the Vaastu is permanent, because the Earth has been revolving round the Sun, in geo-stationary orbit for over 400 crore years creating the magnetic effect caused by the radiation.