Which direction should you not sleep in?

Vastu advises against sleeping with your head toward the North.

Vastu Shastra

Vastu sleeping direction

Traditionally, sleep with your head toward the South or East. West is acceptable, and North is generally avoided.

Vastu suggests the direction of your head while you sleep affects rest and well-being. Here is the traditional guidance and simple ways to apply it.

South

Best

Widely recommended for restful sleep and stability. The preferred choice for most adults.

East

Good

Good for students and for a fresh, energetic start to the day.

West

Acceptable

Works for many people, especially for study or reflection, but not the first choice.

North

Avoid

Traditionally avoided. The explanation given is alignment with the Earth's magnetic field.

Place the bed against the South or West wall of the bedroom, leaving the North-East open.
Use a solid headboard and a solid wall behind it, not a window.
Avoid sleeping directly under a beam, and keep the space under the bed free of clutter.
Avoid a mirror facing the bed, and keep electronics and clutter away from the bedside.
Keep the bedroom calm in color: beige, peach, light brown or soft green.
Married couples traditionally use the South-West bedroom, with the bed toward the South or West.

Check every room

Traditional guidance for reflection, not medical advice. If you have trouble sleeping, talk to a doctor.

Which direction should you sleep in as per Vastu?

Head toward the South or East. West is acceptable, and North is generally avoided.

Can I change my bed direction easily?

Yes. Turning the bed or swapping which side the head is on is the simplest Vastu adjustment.