There are some differences between Feng Shui & Vasthu Sastra which are as follows:

• Vasthu Sastra is largely dependent on the energy flow among the nine planets whilst Feng Shui considers the planetary forces as the determining factors in the distribution of energy.

• The five basic elements in Feng shui are water,wood,fire earth and metal whilst Vasthu Sastra considers wood and metal as part of earth and includes the additional elements of ether and air.

• As both aim at harmonizing universal energy to ensure harmony, health, wealth and happiness, there are some a few differences and contradiction in the ways both are observed or practiced which are as follows:

      Vasthu discourages rearing of fish ( in an aquarium) whilst Feng shui allows it.

      Vasthu defects cannot be corrected simply by placing a mirror, plants, hanging a picture and other tools but recommends the moving of things within the property to the correct direction and location