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demand a lot of inspiration. The northeast, the gateway to the gods, increases positive energy. The north honors the gods of wealth and health, both of which we all need. You should place the desk, however, in the south or west near the southwestern quadrant, which is the realm of the element of earth and ancestors, who endow this quadrant with wisdom and strength. This location is extremely good for people who are leaders or who are developing leadership and decision-making skills.
Furniture and Equipment Placement
With the exception of built-in furniture, keep equipment and furniture at least four inches from the wall. This empty space prevents your own energies from being absorbed into the wall behind you or in front of you. Put light furniture in the north and east. Try to avoid putting any heavy or tall object in the northeast corner that could obstruct the positive energy. The northeast is also the best location for a zone of tranquility. Place heavy furniture and heavy industrial equipment in the south and the west. Their weight serves as a barrier that keeps the positive energies inside your workspace. If your company or personal work requires the use of heavy-duty electrical equipment, put this equipment in the southeast, the realm of the element of fire. Circuit breakers should also be placed in this quadrant.
Don't forget that furniture placement can also improve your physical constitutionpitta (fire), vata (air), and kapha (water). These constitutions, which relate to the elements in our body, are connected to ayurveda, the science of life. See Chapter 4, Vastu and the Vedic View of Health. Because you spend so many hours at work, where you sit and even the location of your office can have a strong influence on your health. Always try to follow the sensible rule: like increases like. For example, if you have a pitta (fire) constitution, it may be wise for you to avoid working in the southeast, which is the realm of fire. You may feel better if you work in the northeast. This quadrant, which belongs to the element of water, will cool down your fire.

 
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