I cant make a full recommendation unless I do a measurement and analysis of the surroundings. Is this still considered bad feng shui? Apologies! These factors should be considered before sleeping in front of a mirror. 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. If you leave this for long, it will lead to the presence of too many ghosts in your room, which might eventually lead to an abandoned room. Usually we close our main door. A mirror was placed at the dining area. At the moment, I am not in a position to move house. However, if you need to get rid of some negative energy incoming from next-door, a great solution is a Rooster Chime and/or bells facing your neighbor's house. Is There Bad Energy? Also, I heard mirror facing a window can amplify the whatever element outside the window. How can i make the most of this room with so many doors and windows? Hi Lorna, The setup is not ideal. -Victor. should I change my bed position? Since it is a small space it faces both toilet and sink. Good luck and remember we create our own destiny by how we think and speak of ourselves so you have to be positive to have positive outcomes. Hi Caitlin, It is not bad Feng Shui if the mirror doesnt face your bed, and if you are not bothered by the mirror when you enter your bedroom and bathroom. Hi Victor, I have a basement of approx 200 sq. my stove is place outside the house) thanks, Hi Michelle, I would go with the first option that reflects living room, dining, and window. I am at wits end. I dont think it is their deliberate use of Feng Shui. They have net curtains, so without their light being on, I would never know about their mirror. Not sure what bad luck does it bring. Each of them have different rules and uses. Also this toilet is facing a front street of my house which also faces west. 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. The flat mirror is said to be most neutral and popular. However,this is NOT recommended ifthere are anysort of bad Forms outside the window because the mirror can bring in those negative energies inside. Thanks. I just wanna ask if it is good in feng shui . No worries about the family picture. Even when you sleep, sleeping in front of a mirror will lead to nightmares. -Victor, Ni hao, Victor, this is going to be rather long list of questions. Lastly, I plan to have a fountain.but need to give up one fish tank, will it be an arowana or a flower horn? hi victor! Ive heard that bagua mirrors should ideally be placed above the front door, but I dont have enough room there. Severally, people have testified to hearing noises from their mirrors in the bedroom, which got them scared. It will also act as a deflector of negative energy, and falls in line with the thinking, "check your energy . I am very well pleased to know you are there to help us analyse the positioning of the mirrors and I hope to have one from you, is full size mirror placed infront of my bedroom door and eventually at the lower end portion of my staircase good.. I liked this placement as it reflects the dining room table but I have one concern. This will bring you to a point of restlessness, and it might disturb your sleep. As for the kitchen, its good that the mirror doesnt face the stove. -Victor, This is wonderful news, I was a little worried. Some of these include hanging a . The dining room is near the window, while on the other end, I am thinking of placing a mirror to lighten up the place. They have similar foundations in the bagua, the five elements, and so forth. -Victor. Hi Portia, This is totally fine. Can I place a large round mirror on the landing at the top of the staircase . Is it bad? Since its above our tv, its quite high and so faces our dining area wall. Do place it along the two side-walls of the hallway but not at its end. No other place for it. When it comes to decorating your home, you have to understand that things need to be done from the physical and spiritual perspectives. See also: Best direction to sit in office. Hi Victor, I just love your article. hey what about a dining room table beneath a chandelier and spanish beams can I put a mirror on top if my wooden table cause its kind of damaged and we want to cover that. Thanks! Plane Bagua Mirror can either collect or reflect, and it depends. Hi Restie, This shouldnt be a problem. If your son doesn't have any sleep issues, then he's ok. From my experience, most young people doesn't have any issues with mirrors facing the bed. Is that fine ? Do I need to be concerned about this and do something to protect myself? I appreciate your guidance. I would highly appreciate your reply if you can help me.Thank you. To replace rhe closet doors would involve a lot of time, money and creativity and at this time not possible. Hi Victor, I just discovered your site and love all the info. When feng shui was developed, mirrors were often highly polished pieces of metal. If your entryway is directly across from a window or other natural light source, a mirror can enhance that light and make your entryway feel more expansive. I would like to place a vertical mirror on the facing wall where you enter the hallway from the family room. Required fields are marked *. They even disregard the city rules regarding home construction and whats permissible; the city is too afraid to enforce anything and they tell me its a civil matter, not a city matter. Therefore, if you keep a mirror in your bedroom, it will attract different spirits from the spirit world. When you and your twin flame separate . My house is west facing, and the garage wall of my neighbor (south facing house), is what we see while going out of front door. I have no dining room as such. Ive read on various Feng Shui websites that mirror behind the stove is suitable for those who cook with their back facing a door. The front door, it's the primary entrance to your home. Also its helpful to recognize if you have your own fears based on what youve read. If two mirrors are facing each other, the light would bounce off the mirrors' surfaces repeatedly and form a new image with each reflection. Mirrored wardrobe doors in bedrooms are a popular way of increasing light and space in what is sometimes a dark room. If my front door faces directly towards the back door should I place a mirror in the path? And, no worries if it faces the drains. Some people say they cause headaches. Ive had a lot of bad luck since moving to this property in all areas of my life(loss of my job, physical and mental health) which may be pure coincidence. I have a big sliding glass door located at the back and facing my front door. Is this problematic from a feng shui perspective? Hi,thanks for sharing good informations, what can you say about a mirror beside our front door facing south and mirror is facing our back door directly. Any ideas? Hi Victor, I have mirror on the south wall in the formal dining room and that mirror faces a wall. If your neighbor is giving off bad energy, itll be better if you try to make peace with them. Is any of these two options better than the other? Sleeping in front of a mirror depends on the position of the mirror. Try it out and see! Hey Norma, Both mirror is great. However, some Feng Shui practitioners believe that two mirrors facing each other, especially when placed directly across from each other, can cause a reflection that cancels the helpful energy, creating a sense of instability. Thank you. Thank you for responding to my trivial enquiries. This is the only place large enough to do it when not practicing @ the beach. Hi Victor. -Victor. Thanks! -Victor. -Victor. Thanks in advance. Remove Mirrors that Face the Bathroom Door, 7. Theres nothing wrong with having a mirror at the foyer or close to the front door. Do mirrors, according to Feng Shui, hold on to what or whom they have reflected in the past? Thanks for your advice in advance Samantha, Hi Sammy, Some brief answers for you: 1.) Would this placement be acceptable? last night (11/10/22) around 3am I woke up, and while laying in my bed, my dresser and mirror are directly across from my bed. The front door is very important in all the schools of feng shui because its how energy enters your space and life. Subscribe and get email updates or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Would a Bagua mirror above the front door help with all the traffics energy coming towards the door of the house? Now, if this is an angel, then there is nothing to fear.However, if it is an evil spirit, then, you will be haunted by the ghost. Hi Grace, Yes, glass block tiles are totally fine. Others just say that itll distract you from work. Furthermore, there are other superstitions concerning how to decorate your house and the spiritual implications of them all. But when we are in the living areas, around 45 degree from the mirror, we can see the reflection of stove from the mirror. Upon entering from the front door, this mirror can be seen but its not directly facing the front door since its facing a wall. Second, I am wanting to place a Feng Shui mirror in the front of my home to protect and reflect bad energy from neighbors projecting such. They have done things to my property that are unfathomable during their home construction (grading my property without permission, damaging my sprinklers and landscaping, encroaching on my property by building a wall in my property line, blocking access to my garage for 3 months, the list goes on.) As mentioned earlier, the best place for mirrors is the dining room. also I have a small mirror in my bedroom that I cannot remove. Thank you. Generally speaking, it can bring energy form the outside and make your home feel brighter and more spacious. Thank you! Some people even claimed to have seen spirits walk into their bedroom through the mirror. The connection between mirrors in the bedroom and spirits are based on the following myths: Because of the transparent nature of mirrors, it is believed that they are made from water, or have a spiritual connection with water. Some people like placing a mirror close to the front door or foyer for convenience. Hi Alexandra, No, thats not how you use mirrors. In the BTB school of feng shui, a practitioner may actually recommend a mirror facing the front door to invite an advantageous energy into the space. Mirrors are hung on the wall or placed inside the closets with sliding doors to be used when needed. My window faces tree so is it good or bad? Thanks. Hello! Is this bad?What will I do? I got up and closed the bathroom door and went back to sleep. They were very helpful. Hi Ran, Yes, this is totally fine. Of course you can place the painting or something opposite of it. This is not good for the household and it is not good for you too. Is it ok? Please share more details and help me out with the solution. I could hear my name being echoed in the spirit realm. As a result the mirror on the wall ( about 30+ feet) away would be visible from the main entrance door near the foyer. A new broom is a common first gift to sweep away evil spirits. Here are two free ebooks you can download: https://fengshuinexus.com/ebook-feng-shui-20-man-made-hazards/ https://fengshuinexus.com/ebook-feng-shui-bedroom-love-health-happiness-donna-stellhorn/ -Victor. Real estate agents? The option that were looking at is to move the mirror at the opposite wall however space is not enough to put it since theres a light switch on the other side. Besides, having a mirror facing the toilet can feel a little weird for some people. The Witchdoctor (Mago/Maga) Is that ok? 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. Feng shui consists of five elements, each of which is said to have different impacts psychologically, ultimately affecting feelings of wellness and balance. Perhaps make it a necessary ritual to do something in front of someplace with a mirror in front. Facing a view of the green backyard is great, so no need to worry about it. Hi Victor, I have an L shape stairs, i hang my rectangular mirror facing the first part of the stairs just before the end of the stairs, i love seeing my reflection into the mirror while going down, the location of my mirror would be ok? Does it sometimes creep you out like it does to me? The mirror would reflect the outside yard through the sliding door. If this is the case, you are in good shape. It only pushes luck and energy away when the mirror is affecting your rest (and therefore, your mentality and emotions). However, all experts agree that having a mirror facing the front door is bad Feng Shui. As for the view, theres nothing wrong with it. If you are superstitious and want a mirror in your room, you may want to place . Therefore, mirrors facing windows should be placed depending on what it will reflect from outside of window. Just my 2-cents. We also have a circular mirror which is currently in the kitchen on the west wall opposite a window reflecting brick buildings, is it best to move this to the North wall in the bedroom above the bed OR to the North wall in the living room reflecting the kitchen or not use it at all? Hi Pam, 1. Paintings are a good substitute to mirrors as well. Mirror can Expand the Look and Feel of Your Foyer, 16. It represents ones capacity to hold wealth. On the left side (west side) is my daughters bedroom door and directly opposite her bedroom door, the east side, is the wall with mirror. Mirror in Bedroom and Spirits. Keeping mirrors in your bedroom will make your room a place for water spirits. This was my ex-boyfriend that was very mean and had many demands in his head. Toilet is said to produce negative Qi because of its purpose. If a mirror is facing the toilet, it is said that this negative energy can be strengthened and dispersed. This is why anyone serious about the placement of their bedroom . She co-founded the Mindful Design Feng Shui School and wrote "Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home. -Victor. Hi Scott, Yes youll be fine, as long as it doesnt face any of the should nots listed here. shall I move my mirror elsewhere? Sorry, I have a follow-up question. Place the mirrors only in the zones related to the water element- North, North East or West. 11. If it really bothers you, talk to your neighbor about it and work something out! 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. We have a kitchen with glass door / partitioned and our dining area is adjacent and outside of kitchen. Thekitchen has negative Feng Shui energies, and that is the main reason why Feng Shui doesnt like mirrors in the kitchen. It would not be facing the stove or windows. These five elements (and their impacts) are: Earth: Grounding, security, stability, balance. Traditionally, Early and Later Heaven Bagua Sequence Matters, 18. Hi Monica, Thats completely ok if the mirror is not cracked. In fact, it brings what is outside to the inside and is especially nice if your window has a nice view. It means you was visited by a guardian angel or protective angel that and seeing a white shadow is the same thing. This has continued for a year. All of them bring energies in the form of light and heat. Now, apart from all of these myths, mirrors serve as portals for spirits. -Victor, Hi Christine, As long as the mirror doesnt directly reflect the kitchen stove, you are good. 7 Superstitions, Why is it Bad Luck to Open an Umbrella Inside? Therefore, it is best to not sleep in front of a mirror. If you have a talisman in your room, ensure that the mirror does not reflect it as well. Just remember to keep the restroom clean and the door closed and youll be fine! This is where it gets weird! I have steps leading to my front door. That is because the mirror tends to double your workload. Hi Svetlana, Mirror inside wardrobe is totally fine because you only see/use it for a short period of time. I have a very long connected living room and dining room. However, this does seem like a practical tip, especially for those working in restaurants. -Victor. Thanks so much in advance..! The floor plans are west-east and the living room, where I spend most of my time in has a huge east-facing patio window which looks out across the garden and is overlooked by side wall of an adjacent 1 storey house. As beautiful as mirrors can be, they have spiritual origins, which are very active till this moment. What are your recommendations. Your room is a physical image of your mind. Hi Amy, Yes, that is totally fine. Thanks. This will give the impression of an infinite series of the same . -Victor. Hi Sam, Doubling your work/being problematic are more symbolic. I write about my spiritual experiences to help all those who go through the same. She and I do not get along, she is unfriendly.Management does not even want things placed on the walls so maybe I should talk to them first.. unless of course they happen to like that mirror.. You would be surprised at people who think FS is for the birds !.. Some people dont like it because it cuts the reflection and spooks them. The front door is about 6 feet away. Ii lasted for over an hour and finally I just closed my eyes and went sound asleep. He has dropped in. One last question: you have mentioned that mirrors are bad notion in the kitchen. Therefore, sleeping with them will give them access to spirits from other worlds. As for the following night, make the bed if you want to . Theres no need to worry about it! -Victor. If you have bad neighbors and place a mirror facing in their direction, you are visually bringing . My house is a northwest entrance home. Many people like to hang a mirror in the bedroom because it creates a brighter ambiance and can also make the space feel bigger. What was your experience with mirrors at home or at another persons home? According to Feng shui, clocks should never be hung facing the door because they can welcome evil spirits. Is there any free pdf educational files? 9. Sincerely, anka, Hi Anka, Bagua mirrors are usually placed on top of the door. Sorry if I couldnt be of much help here. Why not place a painting instead or a living room chair for back pain? Should this be covered up? Others say that it can bring a third party to your relationship and even tendencies of soul-stealing. However, without light to reflect in the . 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. Above the door might not be an ideal place to hand your clock, but it will ensure that the clock is not facing the door. I hope this should be cool. Does reflecting closed curtains or blinds have meaning? Based on the lucky and unlucky areas of a persons Kua number, if the kitchen is a lucky area, the auspicious energies of an individual will be suppressed when the mirror amplifies the kitchens negative energies. It's only bad if it's directly facing the bed. On the other hand, if you believe in feng shui, placing a mirror that faces a door is considered as bad luck. In my life time I have had many family and friends to drop in (in spirit) to let me know they are know longer in this world. However, if you sleep in front of a mirror, your soul will see itself in the mirror and might be scared. Both have their different uses, as you will see in the following tips. In Feng Shui, mirrors have many unique abilities that include. although it faces my bed I cannot see myself in it when I sleep. Any obstructions in between would mean that the mirror is not facing the front door. On the west wall, there are two windows, and on the south wall, right near the east wall, there is a door. The mirror is up against the window glass but on the inside. Mirrors in hallways can get a little confusing. In Serbo-Croatian culture, a mirror was sometimes buried with the dead, both to prevent the spirit from wandering and to keep evil men from rising. -Victor. is it ok to place mirror in garage facing my car? What meaning is there in Feng Shui about using antique or pre-owned mirrors? However,this is NOT recommended ifthere are anysort of bad Forms outside the window because the mirror can bring those negative energies inside as well. Hi A. Shin, The practice of using Feng Shui Bagua mirrors is to reflect negative Qi (Xa), in nature/landscape/construction FORM outside the front door. Personally, I wouldnt put a mirror in the living room because its distracting. Hi Alex, Just make sure it doesnt face directly to the door. To banish evil spirits, burn the shards of a shattered mirror until they are pitch black, and then bury them one year later. During the glare hours, and/or evening hours, the mirror is reflecting closed curtains or blinds. hi vi have a mirror facing my car in the garage, is it safe? My step father used to tell my mother so many times that I filled with the divine faith and intentions. I once read that a mirror should never be hung so that it cuts off the top of a persons head per Feng Shui. Mirrors have multiple functions in Feng Shui. Can it get any worse? If I visit I feel like they cant wait for me to leave and my mother has no place in her heart for me. But I guess mirror is mirror what ever the case. -Victor. Please note that these guidelines are for mirrors in general and not only mirrors placed facing an interior door. A reader asked an awesome feng shui question about bedroom mirrors: "One of the walls in my bedroom is pretty much entirely a window. Anjie Cho is a certified feng shui consultant, professional architect, and author with over 20 years of experience designing spaces. what can I do if this is not good? . Hi Dieu, I dont have the experience you had with mirrors! This is a very informative article! Or what about those who usually eat in the family or living room while watching tv? I bought a beautiful arched mirror to place in my patio area, however its a tiled mirror (with patterns), I heard that its bad to use a tiled mirror which cuts the reflection into pieces, is that true? But I have a dresser mirror that I like. I have a very large mirror on the wall about 14ft from the back of my sofa., in the breakfast nook. In Feng Shui, mirrors can bring expanding positive energy and light into a space, creating harmony and balance. Severally, people have asked questions about where to place the mirror in their homes, and the spiritual implication of having mirrors in the bedroom. Brass Mirrors were to hang above idols in China. If you have a small entrance, it can make the space feel larger and more welcoming for guests. Mirrors can be of any height. However, this also reflects our aquarium which is on the other side of the wall across the dining area. Apparently, these neighbors have done this with their prior home construction and continue to get away with such things. In the traditional and classical viewpoint, placement of a mirror facing the front door will reflect the energy back out the door. If placing a desk, your back should be against the side without without the doors and windows. ( Second floor plan in link below), Hi Tuffkins, The mirror is very far away from the main entrance door. However, almost all experts agree that having a mirror facing the front door is just bad Feng Shui, and their reasons vary. A. HI Victor, How can i utilise a mirror as a self reminder. https://imgur.com/a/53auXQj I am feeling like I need protection. Even without the light source, mirrors create the illusion of space. If the mirror is reflecting too much light, it will lead to nightmares. Passionate about spirituality, numerology and spiritual accounts. However, there are Bagua mirrors that use the Later Heaven Sequence. It increases the size of your vault and your ability to hold wealth. A mirror in front of the bed is not ideal. Mirror in bedroom, and spirits have a connection. 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? Hi Cecilia, Yup, both are good. Hi Denise, It sounds like the mirror is not really facing the front door. 7 Reasons. One of the reasons a general feng shui search is confusing and there is conflicting information is because there are dozens of schools of feng shui. Would you have any advice on this? To me, this suggestion is not really about Feng Shui. However, where to place them is critical. -Victor. But also, I have recently returned from China, where I spent few months of intense Tai Chi training (Chen Style). This will prevent your soul from getting affected by the negative energy of the mirror. Hi Mickie, Thats not a bad place to place a mirror. Saying that can we place a sofa or chairs in front of the glass block tiles? If youre a little (or a lot) familiar with feng shui, you might know enough to wonder about mirrors. Is this ok? For the mirror, how about pasting some of your favorite artwork/posters? My point is that Feng Shui needs to be thought through a bit according to what it means, and according to how you actually utilize the room, and not used like some magic trick. If youre really concerned, one way is to get a smaller dining table. Reflect the light. There should be a good distance between the two mirrors, so should be fine. Anyways, since it's on the subject as mirrors being portals of their own, sure there's the ability. It doesn't necessarily have to be a mirror, any highly reflective object will do. Hi Pam, Yep, both are fine. Is it okay to place next to my door? But this totally depends on your personal preference. A mirror on the outside of the door can be a protector of sorts and can be useful to keep out possible intruders. Appreciate your advice. Hello Sir! But when I was young, I think I constantly saw shadows passing by a huge mirror that was right outside my bedroom door. We are also located on a corner at a Y intersection street and the beam/mirror is pointing towards the intersection. Reflecting good views from the outside is actually quite nice. Hi Kyle, The mirror is small, so I wouldnt worry too much about it. Have a nice day! I just purchased and new home, however i do have a street lamp on front yard. I have a narrow staircase from the main floor leading down to the basement. On the other end it reflects me in a seated position. Bagua Mirror is widely used in Feng Shui, because it can block, eliminate, absorb and fight against evil spirits. If there are any areas in the home where the energy gets trapped or doesn't flow properly, a carefully placed . -Victor. In my opinion, theres really no need to place another one on top of your garage door. -Victor. Is this alright? I have a mirror in our dining room which directly faces a wall, on the left side is a sliding door with curtains and the other side is an open area living room.