Rules for using a Feng Shui mirror
Mirrors have long been considered an object endowed with mystical power. They were called energy conductors, connecting elements between parallel worlds, valuable amulets - all this is found in ancient beliefs.
With the help of mirrors, you can reflect, attract, visually increase, or vice versa, reduce space.
Now people are accustomed to the mundane nature of reflective surfaces, taking into account only design advice in the matter of their placement. Let us consider in more detail where it is better to hang mirrors according to the precepts of the Chinese sages.
The degree of its influence on us and our family members depends on how the mirror is located, on its shape and size.
Whatever the size of the mirror, it carries a great power that can be used both for good and for harm.
Mirrors surround us at home, in offices and shops. In some cases, people feel harmony and peace, even if the room is modestly furnished. In others - apathy, anxiety, incomprehensible fears, although at first glance the interior is decorated in accordance with a fashionable design project.
Mirrors are not only an interior item created for convenience and beauty, they are a kind of conductor between the physical and subtle worlds.
One common cause can be improper placement of mirrors. Their symbolism and meaning among different peoples were considered:
- properties of a protective amulet;
- sources of knowledge and magical power;
- passages to other worlds;
- influence on the material and spiritual spheres of human life.
In the issue of traditional elements of housing design in the Celestial Empire, the Bagua mirror is still popular.
Bagua is an octahedron made of wood, in the center of which there is a mirror.
This octagonal protective amulet, placed on a substrate with applied trigrams, according to local beliefs, has magical powers. It consists in reflecting negative flows back to their sources, so the Bagua must be placed strictly outside the front door. So tenants will be able to protect themselves from harmful influences from the outside.
Such a mirror (bagua) can bring to the house an improvement in life, good luck, prosperity and change relationships between loved ones.
In China, the use of such a mystical amulet in everyday life led to real “mirror wars” between neighbors. Consider patterns: reflected objects double their impact on a person's life. So the inhabitants of the Chinese provinces tried to protect themselves from envy, gossip and bad wishes of their neighbors by placing Bagua in the direction of their home. So it was possible to return the negative with a vengeance, especially if your own mirror was larger in size than the mirror talisman of the neighbors.
The confrontation ended only after that special decree of the authorities banning the display of such magical amulets in the direction of neighbors.
Feng Shui hallway mirrors
A Feng Shui mirror in the hallway is almost always a must.
Pay attention to the design of the corridor and hallway, even if they are small. The use of mirrors in this room is mandatory, and they should be placed taking into account some nuances.
Examples of the location of mirrors in the corridor
The shape of the mirrors in the teachings of ancient China is not of particular importance. You can safely choose square, oval, round decor items. In this matter, trust your own ideas about beauty, and also take into account the features of the interior design project.
The ideal option is when the hallway wall with a mirror forms a right angle with the wall with the main exit.
feng shui mirrors in bedroom
A mirror in the bedroom is not desirable according to Feng Shui, but it can still be present.
The bedroom is a place where people relax and gain strength, and success in any of the areas of activity directly depends on the comfort and duration of rest. A Feng Shui mirror is not recommended to be placed here and in guest lounges, given how vulnerable a person is in a dream.
It is necessary to ensure that the bed and the people sleeping there are not reflected in the mirror.
If you cannot refuse mirror attributes in the bedroom, then pay attention to round or oval models of modest size. Do not put a mirror in front of the beds, and also hang the doors of the dressing table with reflective surfaces.
You can not place a mirror on wardrobes if a bed is visible in them
Important. Do not keep cracked and broken mirrors at home, otherwise the energy flows necessary for harmony and health will “leave” the house. The symbolic death of the looking-glass double in case of violation of the integrity of the surface can bring negative consequences to the life of a real person. There are similar warnings in the customs of the Slavic peoples: reflection in fragments promises many years of failures and illnesses.
The mirror on the dressing table should be large enough and preferably oval or round.
We find a hint about what will help to nullify the possible negative of such an unpleasant event in the traditions of Feng Shui. It is necessary to carefully collect all the fragments and rinse under cold running water. Such actions symbolize the cleansing of accumulated energy, after which everything can be thrown away without fear of unpleasant consequences.
Dining room and Feng Shui mirrors
In the kitchen, the presence of mirrors is permissible only in two places: where the dining table is reflected, and near the stove
The location of the mirrors in the dining room will be a big plus. This creates a favorable atmosphere and a feeling of spaciousness. In addition, ladies will be able to evaluate their figure during the meal and, as a result, will not forget to reduce (increase) the portion.
A mirror that reflects what is on the table visually doubles your food and symbolically multiplies your wealth.
A mirror opposite the work surface in the kitchen is still undesirable. The appearance of unnecessary troubles at the hostess can spoil the mood, because of which the taste of culinary delights can deteriorate.
Important! In addition to the location, the size of the mirror also matters. Connoisseurs of the traditions of Feng Shui note that in a living room it is necessary to hang at least one such piece of decor in full human height. A kind of groundwork for spiritual growth and the increase of material wealth will be obtained if there is free space in the reflection above the head.
Full height floor mirrors for spiritual and material growth
The opposite effect will be created by the use of mosaic fragments with mirror surfaces in the interior decoration of walls, kitchen aprons and ceilings. Being in such a room, over time, the impression of turmoil, the need to solve several cases at the same time, can be created. In order not to get into the cycle of everyday problems, refuse to use small fragments of mirrors that crush the reflection of people, pets, objects. The sages of the Middle Kingdom in such cases predicted a violation of harmony, both spiritually and materially.
Please note that it is important not only to hang the mirrors correctly, following all the recommendations of the teachings of the Chinese sages, but also to wash and wipe them in a timely manner. Dirty mirror surfaces often become a kind of negative accumulator. The appearance of quarrels and intrigues will be a completely natural consequence.
Good place for a mirror
Summarizing the above, we will determine the best places to place mirrors:
In the bathroom, you can hang two mirrors, but without creating a "corridor" of reflections. You can protect yourself and loved ones from all sorts of negativity if you place a mirror on the outside of the door.
Bad places for mirrors
| Functional area of the room | Note | Why is this placement not recommended? |
| Bedroom | In the Feng Shui tradition, mirrors are symbols of doors to other worlds. This edge is often felt in dreams, so you need to seriously consider placing them in bedrooms and guest rooms. | The mirror surfaces of cabinets and dressing tables are best hung with a cloth at night. Otherwise, relations in the family may worsen, and if the sleeping person is also reflected in the mirror, then the state of health. |
| In the office opposite the table | Chinese sages believed that the properties of objects reflected in a mirror doubled. | It seems that the number of tasks has increased. The owners of working rooms and offices thus "attract" overtime work. |
| Opposite the window, front door, door to the bathroom or toilet | The positive energy of Qi, getting into the house, should not meet obstacles on the way. Properly arranging furniture, decor items and mirrors, it will be possible to achieve a positive atmosphere at home and “attract” family well-being. | There is a high probability that positive energy from the outside, reflected from the mirror surface, will not enter the house. |
| At the front door | The life-giving power of Qi gives peace of mind, success in business and good luck. | Such placement will completely block the entrance to the flow of energies, so the family hearth will gradually fade away. |
| In the traditions of the Slavic people, "mirror corridors" were created for divination: they believed that the girls would be able to see their future groom this way. Mentions can be found in folklore and fiction. | Creating a mystical corridor from several mirrors will lead to a feeling of anxiety, panic, as well as depression and depression. |
When placing a Feng Shui mirror in the study, you need to remember that documents and the desktop should not be reflected in it.
A mirror opposite the window is installed if there is not enough natural light and nature is visible outside the window, in other cases it will be harmful
A mirror on the front door is a very dangerous and unacceptable option.
The mirror opposite the mirror creates a mystical corridor and strange sensations for the person who looks into it.
The teachings of the Chinese sages give precise instructions on how to place mirrors according to Feng Shui. Following them, it will be possible to create an atmosphere of harmony at home and attract good luck. No wonder the saying of the ancients is relevant today: "You can change everything for the better if you turn to mirrors for help."
To make your home a source of positive energy, hang mirrors correctly