Sometimes the secret to your success, wealth and health may be hidden in your home's floor plan and interior design. Vastu Shastra meshes science, artful design and astrology to create a home environment designed to emit positive energy and flow. It pulls on the five elements of nature – water, earth, air, fire and space – to offer guidelines for home construction and interior design; from colour, materials and room placement, to light and ventilation. As per Vastu Shastra, balancing the five elements of nature is crucial for a positive living environment. Proponents believe that this perfect home energy results in improved finances, health, relationships, happiness and an overall sense of well-being. Whether you believe in the power of Vastu Shastra or not, many of the design guidelines offer practical ways of making your home more lively, open and bright.