Vastu shastra for shops: Practical layout tips to attract customers and cash

A shop is more than shelves and merchandise. It's a small ecosystem where space, light and direction shape customer behaviour and money movement. Vastu Shastra has a set of practical rules that bring that fruitful energy in your favour — not by magic, but by improving circulation, clarity and comfort for both staff and shoppers.Apply the following Vastu-backed tweaks and watch how small shifts create measurable differences in customer flow, staff morale and daily receipts -Best Entrance and Direction: Place the main door in the north or northeast to welcome prosperity and footfall. Store-specific guidance: Stationery favours west, furniture benefits from south, groceries do best in northeast or east, and clothes will sell well with a southeast entrance.Cash counter and owner positioning: Keep the cash counter facing north and always keep some cash in the drawer. The owner should sit facing east or north; position the cashier toward the southeast for smoother transactions.Layout, weight and materials: Store heavy goods and raw materials in the southwest. Prefer square or rectangular layouts. Avoid triangular or irregular shapes. Ensure the front is wider than the back and remove any slope toward the entrance.

Electronics, mirrors and lighting: Place electronic equipment in the southeast corner. Hang mirrors only in north, northeast or west; never in south or southeast. Maintain bright, even lighting. Dark corners reduce movement and sales.Display and product placement: Keep daily essentials and top-selling items in the northwest; position regular lightweight products toward north or east. Ambience and cleanliness: Play mild background music, keep the shop uncluttered, repair faulty items promptly, and avoid trees, poles or drains directly at the entrance. A clear, welcoming path encourages customers to stay.

Way to go!

Small Vastu-compliant changes to entrance, cash counter and lighting often produce measurable results. Implement changes gradually and track sales, customer feedback and staff morale.