Mirrors are one of the nine basic cures in Feng Shui used to solve both interior and exterior problems. They can magically adjust and improve the flow of energy by moving walls, drawing in positive energy, and deflecting negative energy. It’s important to always be clear about your intention and what’s being reflected whenever you place a mirror.
Avoid mirrors that are cloudy, dark or distorted. If your reflection is cloudy or distorted when you look into it, the issue for which you installed in may not be easily resolved. An exception might be a loved antique mirror with some grayness or flaws. If you have a piece like this, be sure to clear all energy from previous owners and bless it periodically.
Do not use mirror tiles or narrow mirror panels. They cut and slice your reflection and do not present a cohesive wholeness of you as a person. They also scatter and fragment the flow of ch’i in your environment.
Common Feng Shui Mirror Remedies
To deflect common negative outside influences and retain positive energy inside, place a Bagua mirror outside and centered above your front door. Use either a traditional Chinese Bagua mirror (with I Ching symbols on the frame surrounding the actual mirror) or a small plain, beveled eight-sided mirror.
Bedrooms & sleeping areas are especially important. If you have difficulty sleeping, remove or cover all mirrors from your sleeping area–or at least cover them at night.
A mirror at the foot of your bed may be an exception (Discuss this with a trained Consultant.) If it’s okay, it should always be centered. This is especially important when two people share a bed.
Bedrooms generally feel more peaceful without mirrors so I usually suggest that you have no more than one well-placed mirror in your bedroom.
My teacher, Grandmaster Lin Yun, who is responsible for popularizing Feng Shui in the United States and modifying traditional Chinese teachings so that they better harmonize with western culture, tells us that having a mirror centered at the foot of your bed is auspicious. My own experience tells me that this is usually, but not always, true.
If your closet doors are mirrored and reflect your sleeping area, remove them whenever possible. Otherwise, install a drape that can be easily opened or pulled to one side when you need to open the closet or to view yourself. You can also use a portable screen to cover it while you are sleeping.
If you’re unable to see the entrance to your bedroom from your bed, place a mirror so that the door is reflected. In some cases, a large convex mirror, which can be purchased online, hung in an upper corner of the room is the only thing that will work.
Mirrors should never cut across or reflect any part of your body while you sleep.
Position all of your mirrors so that the heads of all residents and frequent visitors are not cut off while looking at a mirror. Cutting off a person’s head can contribute to tension or headaches.
Hang mirrors that children regularly use at their eye level. They should be able to easily see their entire head while standing in front of it. An alternative, of course, is to provide a stool. Mirrors hung higher than their eye level can cause them to subconsciously feel that they don’t measure up. This is also true for adults.
Whenever your stove or desk is positioned where you are unable to see the entrance to the room, place a mirror so that it reflects the doorway. Many folks ignore this because they feel safe in their own home. However, this remedy is based on a well-known brain science fact. The older or reptilian part of the brain, stays hyper-vigilant whenever your back is exposed or vulnerable for a long period of time. Most people don’t experience an immediate effect, but over an extended period of time, the influence on your nervous system can be detrimental.
Pay close attention to whatever is reflected in each of your mirrors, regardless of where they’re located. Never place a mirror in a position that reflects clutter or any other undesirable energy. In effect, you will be doubling your clutter and that energy.
Finally, along the same lines, good views are auspicious.
A well-placed mirror can be used to draw in beauty and good energy.
May your mirrors reflect, beauty, abundance & joy
Suzanne
© 5/31/16 • Suzanne Metzger • Feng Shui Consulting Services
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Questions & Answers
Q – We are getting ready to purchase our daughter’s first “real” bed. We have seen many with storage built-in underneath. This seems like a good idea, but I wonder what you think. We have limited storage and have several things stored beneath our own bed.
A – If possible, I recommend that you avoid storing anything under your bed. Storage here blocks the circulation of chi, which you need for a restful night’s sleep and to promote good health.
However, if you must store anything under your bed, choose items related to sleep like bed linens and sleepwear, or other soft things like clothing. Avoid storing shoes or active wear here or anything that is hard or sharp.