In Vastu Shastra, the home, specifically a wardrobe or safe, is considered an extremely important place because it is where the gods of wealth—Goddess Lakshmi and God Kubera—reside. The placement of the safe and all items near it directly influences a person's financial situation. According to Vastu principles, people often unconsciously place heavy objects on or in the safe, which suppresses positive energy. The consequence of this is the cessation of money accumulation in the house and the person falling into debt.
Items that should be removed from the safe
If you aim to maintain prosperity in your home, you must immediately remove the following items from the top of the safe:
- Heavy tools or metal junk
People often leave old junk, metal tools, or unnecessary items in empty spaces above a wardrobe or safe. Vastu considers placing such heavy debris on the safe the most serious flaw. This obstructs the Money Flow and attracts poverty into the home.
- Heavy suitcases or boxes
Heavy travel suitcases are often placed on the top of a wardrobe. If the safe is inside this wardrobe, placing such weight directly above it is considered extremely inauspicious from a Vastu perspective. This can suppress opportunities for advancement in business and at work.
- Medicines and medical prescriptions
Some people conveniently leave their daily medications on the wardrobe or safe. Vastu teaches that storing medicines in the place where money is kept or directly above it causes money in the house to leak away, like water, due to illnesses and legal disputes.
- Shoes or dirty clothes
The safe is regarded as the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi. Placing dirty clothes or old shoes above or near it is a direct disrespect to Goddess Lakshmi. This increases negative energy in the house, causing even well-established affairs to collapse.
- Stopped clocks or electronics
Placing broken chargers, old non-working clocks, or any stationary electronics on the safe causes Rahu Dosha. This situation leads to sudden financial losses and mental stress.
How to properly store a safe to increase wealth
According to Vastu, the top of the safe or wardrobe should always remain clean and free of objects. No heavy load should be placed on the safe so that positive energy can circulate freely. Furthermore, it is recommended to place a small mirror inside the safe so that when the safe is opened, the image of money is reflected. This helps double the rate of wealth accumulation.

