Q & A: what’s your view on mirrors in the bedroom?

Q: “what is your Feng Shui view on large standing mirrors in the bedroom?”

A: let me first say: mirrors are okay in the bedroom. the notion of them being *bad* in a bedroom stems from shui being taken out of context. so, to help cultivate a better understanding of mirrors according to shui, here are 3 things you oughtta know when it comes to having one in the bedroom…

with mirrors, size matters. mirrors always reflect whatever’s within their gaze. think of them like a light that is always on — a big mirror would be equivalent to a high-wattage light (that never turns off.) like light, mirrors enhance energy around them – the very act of reflection keeps a space “active.” and activity can make a space feel more awake. so, if sleep (or a quiet mind at night) eludes you, consider downsizing the big mirror.

a mirror’s reflection essentially doubles the energy it “sees.” pay attention to what yours mirrors when it’s not reflecting you. is it focused outside on a busy road? is it reflecting piles of procrastination? is it reflecting energy that comes and goes? these “interruptions” might be a good reason to not have one in the bedroom.

mirrors reflect us, right? and how we feel about ourselves is often “confirmed” with a quick glance in the mirror. so, if you struggle with self-esteem or feeling “not enough” in any way, give yourself a break from its watchful eye in the bedroom. keep the mirror somewhere else in the house, and watch for a gentle shift in how you “see” yourself. xo