(To Feng Shui Masters that are reading this, correct me if Im wrong by commenting below.). Our sliding windows have reflective blue (mirrors/stickers). Mirrored wardrobe doors in bedrooms are a popular way of increasing light and space in what is sometimes a dark room. In the victorian era there was once a tradition that all mirrors should be covered when someone had died in the house until after the mourning time, or their spirits might be trapped in them. -Victor. The Witchdoctor (Mago/Maga) If youre a little (or a lot) familiar with feng shui, you might know enough to wonder about mirrors. Ive witnessed the efficacy of Feng Shui, astrology and divination. 10 Messages. Therefore, in feng shui, mirrors are considered both water and metal elements in the five element system. -Victor. I have an L shaped hallway off my family room that leads to the garage. Don't Sleep Facing North. The mirror would reflect the outside yard through the sliding door. Thanks a lot Just a small question, got 3 small decorative round mirrors with scallop-designed frames. Just my 2-cents. The desk is right near the west wall and its mainly a place for my paints and other accessories, and then right next to it (on the middle of the south wall) is my Easel and its the main area I work. Hi Tim, Different shapes are correlated with different elements. May i know is this placement of the mirror consider a good fengshui? I have written a whole article about this and you canread it here. I have some very mean and ruthless neighbors that moved in next to me. As for the kitchen, its good that the mirror doesnt face the stove. My house is in the End Lot, the community has installed a Mirror to see the car turning to left or right. Comment please. Before you begin, take a bath in salt water, or throw some bath salts under the spray in your shower. -Victor. Now, apart from all of these myths, mirrors serve as portals for spirits. I have briefly outlined them here. -Victor. Its a good answer . Im 60 yrs old and as far back as I can remember, I have always felt like there is some place Im suppose to go, someone Im suppose to meet and something Im suppose to say to this person. We have not been getting the right results for efforts put. Is this okay? I feel the spiritual energy when I go in there but I think its just from my spiritual activities. My daughter is 37 and grown with a 15 yr old that will be 16 in January also. These factors should be considered before sleeping in front of a mirror. Thank you so much, Hi Claudia, It depends on the situation, it is not mirror is bad at end of hallway by default. Mirror Facing Toilet Spreads Negative Qi. Apparently, these neighbors have done this with their prior home construction and continue to get away with such things. Hi Jeannette, Mirror closet doors facing window is not a problem. The mirror also reflects the back gate and me when I come through it, is this okay? As for theliving room Feng Shui, the information I got was mixed. -Victor. We have an open floor space plan and have a mirror hanging by our dining table. A mirror on the outside of the door can be a protector of sorts and can be useful to keep out possible intruders. hi I have a small living and dining room combined. That is because the mirror tends to double your workload. Also, if the staircase canbenefit from the water element, adding a mirror would help too. Hi, my dining area is small and I intend to install a mirror there but this will face our main door. Living alone my kitchen and living room serve as dining room according to my mood. Add on to the message above. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Hi Pam, If your mirror is not reflecting the door and your bed, the mirror is ok. As for attracting love, there could be numerous reasons, both in terms of Feng Shui and in terms of your Bazi luck phases. If you are terribly worried about a mirror facing your front door, then it is probably bad energy regardless of what anyone tells you because you have created your own negative thoughts about it. If I visit I feel like they cant wait for me to leave and my mother has no place in her heart for me. Hi Denise, It sounds like the mirror is not really facing the front door. This persons hilarious feedback captures just how we feel if we were using a toilet like that. Sorry, I have a follow-up question. Or is the big dinner a few times a year enough? I did see that one of the comments reply is to place plants and I have lots of plants should I be placing plant outside of my front door too ? It only pushes luck and energy away when the mirror is affecting your rest (and therefore, your mentality and emotions). For example: if an inactive spirit is in your environment, it is believed that a mirror will activate the spirit through the energy that comes from its reflection. I hope you can help . Hello Victor, I have a small apt. -Victor, Hi Please can you advise on mirrors outdoors. Thats why I created this site to enable experts to share those knowledge and experiences with you and get you closer to your dreams. I fixed 2 very big mirrors on South Wall which cannot be changed due to space issues and fixture already done. -Victor. Of I place a mirror here (to face the front door from outside) will the reflect/return out flowing good qi back into the apartment??? When feng shui was developed, mirrors were often highly polished pieces of metal. Mirrors, water, ouija boards, etc. Traditionally, Early and Later Heaven Bagua Sequence Matters, 18. It is believed that sleeping in front of a mirror will attract ghosts. Should this be covered up? Therefore in feng shui, doors are the portals that control energy and how it flows through your home, from room to room, and from outside the home to inside. Hi Cecillia, It is still advised to put the Bagua mirror on the top of the front door. Should I move it?Her house is about 10 ft away from my house so the mirror is about 30 ft away from her windows of her house. If the mirror is reflecting too much light, it will lead to nightmares. I dont see any issues here. You shall keep a mirror anywhere. Plus, the mirror can distract drivers and make the area more unsafe. Hi Ella, Yes, that is fine. Hi Denise, Yes, this is permissible. An Old Broom. Real estate agents? Theres no need to remove the mirror! Stop thinking and treating yourself and life in a negative way. Having a mirror facing your bed is good (considering the factors). Call or chat today! Some people dont like it because it cuts the reflection and spooks them. The saying goes that you should get out on the same side you got in or it'll be a bad day. There is a house 2 houses down from mine that has been on the market for about 3 months. See also: Best direction to sit in office. Youll be constantlyreminded of work, which can definitely bring a great deal of stress to you. Hope you can answer my question. Hi Amanda, This shouldnt be a problem. Reflecting Mirrors Feng Shui Remedy - The experts recommended placing the mirror hanging to the wall without leaning forward. Having it faced outdoor seating area is good. Or best to put on South East angled wall facing the living room door, relecfting the sofa? I think convex would better scatter the (rushing) qi in more directions.. Both inside and outside are great places for plants. If youre worried, simply close the bathroom door most of the time. If youre really concerned, one way is to get a smaller dining table. I didnt know that until it happened to me but when it happened to me I first seen a white shadow that turned into a white bright and silver ball of energy above me and my bed and then it burst into silver rain and then disappeared. Hi Eireen, I have no idea what your setting looks like, so my advice wouldnt be accurate. Never choose the kind of house with the elevator door facing the door of the house. You dont need it unless theres an undesirable Xa Qi coming straight to your front door. The answer is yes. It is NOT used to reflect human Qi. What Does it Mean if you Keep Spilling Water? To banish evil spirits, burn the shards of a shattered mirror until they are pitch black, and then bury them one year later. -Victor. This way, any evil spirits who would enter their place of worship would see their reflection and be scared off. Sleeping in front of a mirror depends on the position of the mirror. And is it my best interest to remove the mirror completely from the powder room, Hey Melody, If you keep the toilet and powder room clean, theres no negative energy to amplify. Is it Bad Luck to Keep Ashes in the House? As for the stairs, it is fine. Im planning to put a big wall mirror in my Dining. Toilet is said to produce negative Qi because of its purpose. I placed a floor standing mirror against the north wall inline with the beam (beam goes into mirror) so mirror basically placed under beam. -Victor. What are your recommendations. Thanks. I find a lot of conflicting info on bagua mirrors. The unit on the very right side highlighted (front door is not visible, it is perpendicular to the street next to my neighbors door, up the stairs), my driveway and garage are in the right side. Some say that if a mirror is placed on the wall behind the sofa, thesense of security is lost. is it ok to place mirror in garage facing my car? -Victor. Ill try to keep this short: I have a beam that runs left to right when you enter the front door into our living room. I have a little concern about my dining table because it is almost under the stairs and directly facing the main door.What could you recommend that i need to put like decorations or something to counteract the effects it does bring to us because as of now, we dont have enough space to move the dining table to another place or part of the house. Is there any connection between a mirror and spirits. Hi Victor, thank you for this article. -Victor. Thanks for your advice in advance Samantha, Hi Sammy, Some brief answers for you: 1.) Hi Victor, My home is open floor plan. -Victor. A mirror would do minimal to help. I have it tilted slightly so it not reflecting out. January Ill be 61 yrs old. However, I do agree that it is distracting and can bring more stress. Perhaps make it a necessary ritual to do something in front of someplace with a mirror in front. Hope you can answer my question. It is believed that your energy level will be reduced, and this will expose you to negativity. -Victor. Hi Restie, This shouldnt be a problem. It increases the size of your vault and your ability to hold wealth. I want to confirm that place the convex outside by the front door, will be accurate, facing North. This will clean your personal energy. Do I need to be concerned about this and do something to protect myself? also I have a small mirror in my bedroom that I cannot remove. Paintings are a good substitute to mirrors as well. However,this is NOT recommended ifthere are anysort of bad Forms outside the window because the mirror can bring in those negative energies inside. You should always hang the mirror and not place it on the ground or table. Do you have any suggestions? Again, I suggest that you refer to your trusted Feng Shui consultant for advice and do NOT randomly place mirrors. I love waking up to them. Rice paper in the bedroom advice not yours referred doesnt cut it. sometimes called a "mirror soul." It's based on the idea that sometimes one soul gets split into two bodies. I have a mirror hanging on the wall opposite my bedroom door, so when the door is open, its in line with the end of the hallway. Any thoughts on the best shape of mirrors to use in the dining room to maximize fengshui? Hi Victor, I love your site. -Victor. Feng shui consists of five elements, each of which is said to have different impacts psychologically, ultimately affecting feelings of wellness and balance. Wall is on west side. So if youre facing north, you would be facing our master bedroom door. But why? I have a mirror opposite my shops main door. We have a square wooden mirror in the living room on the East wall facing the window to the garden and opposite a desk (but not directly in view) is this ok? Lastly is it best to have the bedhead on the North wall with door diagonally across from foot of bed or on the South wall with side of bed in line with door when it open? Very nice and informative post! Theres nothing wrong with having a mirror at the foyer or close to the front door. Do you think it is ok to place it at the wall close to the dining table or on the small narrow hallway leading to our living room? Like a disagreement or something. It is also believed that sleeping in front of a mirror will lead to depression. Therefore, the spirits that live in water will find it easy to live in mirrors. As beautiful as mirrors can be, they have spiritual origins, which are very active till this moment. Please advise. Or does the direction matter when placed outside? I dont~~~ Can you help me please ?. In general, it is OK to have a mirror facing an interior door, aside from the front door. Placing a mirror in a window at the outside is good? I keep both doors closed virtually all the time, and the mirror facing my bedroom door is at least five feet across from the door. I have a twin sister and we are opposites of each other. Remove only if you feel uncomfortable or grew tired of it. This is because the reflection of the mirror doubles the energy and luck of those sleeping on the bed, and one of those luck is romance. Adding birthday and time of birth, there is a possibility that its used in Bazi favorable elements. I have no job because I have lower back problems but SSI and/disability doesnt think its a problem. Hi Lorna, The setup is not ideal. Will it protect of anything bad that comes from the outside sending it back? my apartment has a half-length mirror on the southwest wall of the living room. Some cultures took this further, insisting that mirrors should be covered at night and when people in the house are sleeping, to make sure that a dreamer's wandering soul doesn't get trapped in one. I suppose I should find something pretty to cover with when not in use. It depends and sometimes a plane Bagua Mirror can collect the evil spirits. Would a Bagua mirror above the front door help with all the traffics energy coming towards the door of the house? Facing a view of the green backyard is great, so no need to worry about it. Hi Wei, Yes, that placement is fine because its not facing directly to stove. 8 Superstitions, Mole on the Eyelid and Eye Spiritual Meaning: 9 Superstitions. Share your experience with us using the comment below! You are special dont ever doubt yourself. So Id suggest your bedhead on the North wall. The window is on the side of my house where the drive way is . From earlier, you know that having a mirror in the foyer area is fine, just that it shouldnt be facing the front door. Im planning to put a mirror in my dining room, but it will be facing a window. The sliding door is located Southwest of the house and the sliding door is facing plants and small bamboo trees and the firewall of our neighbor. If the mirror in your bedroom reflects the image of a dead person on the wall, it attracts the deceased's spirit. I personally recommend you place the mirror perpendicular but not directly facing the front door. Is it bad ? Moreover, don't ever place a mirror near the study table . Mirror Facing Toilet Spreads Negative Qi . If it is the first thing a person sees in the bedroom, this can make it taxing on a person's energy levels. -Victor. Thanks, Hi Emma, The mirror placement is good. Is this okay or should I move the mirror on the other wall so it cant be seen from the front door? Living Room Generally Not Suitable for Mirrors, 12. Both have their different uses, as you will see in the following tips. I have mirroed closet doors in my bedroom that when closed face the window. So if it reflects your beautiful artworks, you should be in great shape. 2. The building has 4 floors and I am living at ground level. Besides, having a mirror facing the toilet can feel a little weird for some people. -Victor. Legend has it that an old broom will sweep away the good luck, and common sense dictates that . 1. We have flower plants near the garage wall of neighbor. If a mirror is facing the toilet, it is said that this negative energy can be strengthened and dispersed. Place Mirrors Perpendicular to the Front Door. These are mirrors located anywhere within the house that face towards your restroom or bathroom door. Thank you so much. I suggest you find an expert to help you with this. However, the question of the mirror and front door changes from school to school. I plan to hang the mirror right next to the front entryway. The flat mirror is said to be most neutral and popular. -Victor. The only remedy for this situation is to relocate the mirror so that it's no longer directly across from the door. Benjie, Hi Benjie, Having your mirror in dining that captures your living room and the TV is fine. And, no worries if it faces the drains. What is the fengshui stance on this matter: will it double my work, or will increase the amount of art I produce. Thanks for the compliment and Im glad you like this site! Hi Ekta, I wouldnt worry too much about mirror being symbolic to water. Hi Victor: Thank you for the interesting article. I know you recommend getting an expert to take a look, but Im dealing with a lot right now. Anyways, I feel the negative energy coming from them so I am thinking of placing a mirror near my east-facing front door, which faces their house. It doesn't necessarily have to be a mirror, any highly reflective object will do. 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