Feng Shui Mirror: Expansion, reflection and deflection
Posted on | May 6, 2010 |
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Feng Shui experts use mirror as “remedy.” In Feng Shui applications, mirrors serve three basic purposes: expansion, reflection and deflection.
EXPANSION
When we look into a mirror we see through and beyond the physical plane of the mirror’s surface into the virtual space of the reflection. This causes a change in the focal point of our vision, which eases tension in the eye muscles and helps promote relaxation and stress release. The mirror opens up a virtual window in an otherwise flat surface. In feng shui terms this symbolically opens up new vistas, not just for our eyes, but also for our mental “vision” of ourselves and our lives.
REFLECTION
When you place any mirror in your home, pay attention to what is being reflected in it. In feng shui terms, the mirror is doubling that energy by creating a virtual duplicate within the virtual space of the reflection. For example, if your mirror is reflecting a pile of clutter and unpaid bills, the reflection is a symbolic doubling of your untidiness and debt. On the other hand, if the mirror is reflecting a family snapshot from your most recent vacation when everyone was having a wonderful time, the mirror is symbolically doubling your family’s happiness and enjoyment.
DEFLECTION
Mirrors can also be used to deflect negative influence away from your home. When used for this purpose, the mirror’s reflection is “bouncing back” the harmful chi towards its source. Often a ba gua mirror – a small round mirror in an octagonal frame, usually red and/or yellow in color and decorated with black trigrams – is placed on the exterior of the home to deflect sha chi (harmful energy) aimed at the property, the structure, or the front door.
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