Shapes form an integral part of designing. Interior designers, architects, graphic designers and design consultants make effective use of shapes in their designs. Besides aesthetics, this is also because we respond differently to different shapes. Shapes affect our subconscious mind and life.
You may wonder how and why a shape can affect our mind and life. The secret lies in the Theory of Five Elements. According to the theory, each shape belongs to one of the five elements — water, air, fire, earth and space.
According to Sankhya philosophy, the world is made up of these five elements. They are present everywhere and in a built-up space (building) as well. Their balance or imbalance decides the success or failure of efforts in that space. Shapes present easy and practical means to restore the balance of these five elements.
Right from ancient times, shapes have been used in different rituals in the form of specific geometrical patterns (called Yantras and Mandalas) to create some particular effects in the lives of residents of a particular space or area. These were meant to attract happiness, health and prosperity in their lives. Rituals like making a rangoli or creation of Vedi during a traditional marriage are also to create a particular effect.
In ancient Egyptian civilisation too, particular shapes were advised to alter the patterns of subconscious mind and to create a particular effect in the life of a person.
Even today, certain numerology experts advise their clients to incorporate most suitable shape or stroke in their signatures to attract more money, fortune and growth in their life.
Shapes are also energy. Energy once contained within a boundary assumes a form. The minute any form or shape has a definite outline, accordingly, it assumes certain qualities. A circle, an oval, a square, a rectangle, a triangle and wavy lines are all important shapes having their own characteristics and are effectively used in vastu.
- A wavy shape represents flow. It has the power of cleansing your mind, body and soul. When placed in north (vastu zone of money) it will help you attract new opportunities in life.
- A rectangular shape represents growth. So, when placed in east (vastu zone of social connectivity) it will help you develop beneficial connections.
- A triangular shape represents fire and aggression. So place it in southeast zone of your home to improve cash flow and release blocked payments.
- A square shape represents stability and perfection. When placed in southwest, it will improve your relationships and skill.
- A circular shape represents fulfillment, so MahaVastu consultants advise putting it in the west (vastu zone of gains and profits).
It is recommended to use shapes (as vastu remedies) only on the basis of accurate vastu analysis. Then, you can start exploring the magic of shapes, vastu energy and rangoli. Give your life the best possible shape now!
The writer is a vastu expert. You can write to him at selfdecoder@gmail.com
