Mirror opposite the front door: signs, superstitions

Anyone who strictly follows all the rules of Feng Shui often asks if it is possible to hang a mirror on the front door

, and whether this will be bad.

Feng Shui categorically prohibits these experiments, believing that the mirror is a portal into which negative energy from the street will enter.

It is also believed that negative energy will settle in the house and uninvited guests will come.

In general, living according to Feng Shui is quite difficult, because it requires a very strict approach to the layout of the entire space.

However, if people live as non-believers and do not observe the various rules and subtleties of Eastern sciences, then nothing terrible will probably happen.

Of course, it is best to place the mirror on the side of the door, or even on the door itself.

By the way, Feng Shui approves of this type of arrangement. Considering that the mirror should be whole, reflect a person in full height and completely replace any mirrors in the hallway.

This is also not for everyone, since any draft can simply slam the door hard and then the mirror will crack or break, but this sign is much worse than just a reflection of the front door.

Why is it considered that a mirror opposite the door is bad:

A person entering an apartment may be afraid of his reflection. However, if he never sees himself, or is already accustomed to the reflection, then it’s okay;
It is believed that a mirror should reflect and accumulate energy, and not give it to the space behind the doors. If you hang a mirror so that the street or entrance is invisible, then it’s okay;
Many people like to look in the mirror and leave negative energy in it. Well, just don't invite such negative people over.

You can always find answers to all questions, so it is up to the owners of the apartment or house where they will hang the mirrors and why.

Who came up with the idea of hanging mirrors on the door itself, and why is it fashionable?

Mirror for the front door

It was, of course, the designers who came up with the idea of hanging. They believe that this is a great feature especially for a small apartment.

But what about the peephole that most living people are used to?

And the designers have an answer to this question: they can install a video camera. An interesting solution for lovers of innovations and various technical devices.

Of course, the design looks stylish, no doubt about it, but you also need to get used to it.

Why you can’t hang a mirror opposite the door in your apartment

All Feng Shui sources prohibit installing a mirror opposite the door that leads to the street or from the apartment. They argue that with such an arrangement the movement of accumulated energy will be disrupted. The same opinions (according to the teachings of Feng Shui) exist regarding the placement of mirrors opposite windows, ventilation holes, i.e. any portal that connects the room to the outside environment. Many folk signs agree with this interpretation, which say that a mirror opposite the front door brings illness, trouble, quarrels, waste of money, and other adversities into the house.

General Feng Shui recommendations for mirrors

In the Feng Shui system, there are many rules associated with the use of mirrors. We present here just a few of them.

All this is good, you say. But what to do if you have a mirror hanging opposite the front door at home?

I recommend performing a ritual to return good luck , since it is believed that a mirror hanging opposite the front door takes away luck from the house in which it is located.

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Mirror and front door opposite each other in a cramped corridor

Each of us leaves the house with the final touch – a look in the mirror. All adult residents and most children resort to this. At the same time, the person is fully dressed, and sees himself as people on the street will see him: in a coat, hat, boots. It’s most convenient to look at yourself when you leave – in the hallway, rather than going to the living room or bathroom. But our apartments are not always designed for convenience and, especially, for the teachings of Feng Shui. In some of them there is no other place than in front of the front door. In addition, wardrobes with a mirror surface are installed in many corridors. It is very convenient, beautiful and practical. But mirrors often look directly at the front door. When installing such furniture in an apartment, many residents are not familiar with the teachings of Feng Shui, and learn about the prohibition after installation. But furniture makers and designers, caring people, do not pay attention to various signs - they are more interested in their own design and money issues. Therefore, they do not “obsess” over whether it is possible to hang a mirror opposite the front door to the detriment of their design intent.

The mirror in the hallway “looks” at the front door

In Russia, it was not customary to place mirrors in the hallway so that they could be seen from the entrance . The roots of this custom lie in the fact that these items were quite expensive and richly decorated. Flaunting one's wealth was considered bad form and could attract those who wanted easy money. In addition to this purely practical aspect, there was also a mystical one.

How to hang a mirror correctly

Many of you have realized where you can’t hang a mirror according to Feng Shui and folk signs. It is best to hang it in the hallway on one of the walls, but not opposite the front door. If such an installation is not possible, there are several other suitable options:

installation of a mirror surface on the inside of a furniture cabinet;
installation of a mirror on the entrance door from the apartment side;
installing a mirror at an angle in order to change (reverse) the direct movement of positive energy from the house;
installing a mirror sheet not strictly opposite the front door, but slightly to the side. The part of the mirror that will be visible at the entrance can be slightly covered with a picture, a magnet, or a sketch.

There is another option - place the mirror in a convenient place and remove it. But this is not considered a practical idea.

What to replace

In general, mirrors in small rooms, although they add volume, sometimes make you feel like Alice through the looking glass. The constant reflection of a person in the mirror is annoying, because it’s not for nothing that they say that you can’t hang it opposite the bed, or make completely mirror tiles in the bathroom.

It is believed that water reflected in the mirror will take the energy of money, and it will flow through your fingers. This is all also according to the Feng Shui method.

In any case, if you want to look full-length, you can buy a small wardrobe and place it in the hallway.

There is not enough space, install a floor mirror. It can be leaned against the wall anywhere, negative energy apparently does not apply to it.

Is it possible to hang a mirror opposite a mirror?

Many designers, wanting to expand the space of a small or narrow corridor, advise expanding it by installing mirrors and lamps. Sometimes their design move is aimed at placing mirrors opposite each other. For design masters this is a special achievement. Popular superstitions say that it is impossible to place mirrors opposite each other due to the fact that a “corridor where ghosts and dark forces can roam” may be formed.

Folk signs and beliefs

In modern life, very often lately we have heard the expression “located according to Feng Shui.”
However, not everyone can explain what this phrase really means. Feng Shui is the ability to arrange objects in space in such a way as to correctly distribute vital energy, thereby improving your well-being. Few people know that you cannot hold a mirror opposite the front door, or you need to place the bed exclusively with the headboard facing the exit. Most people don't know about Feng Shui, much less how to navigate it. Superstitions are indifferent to them, which is why today you can very often find mirrors that the owners have placed directly opposite their front door.

Why is this done:

To create the illusion of more space, because reflective surfaces visually expand the area of the room.
The room becomes lighter because mirrors reflect not only artificial light, but also natural light.
So that you can take a look at yourself before leaving the house.

So why can’t you hang a mirror opposite the front door if some people do it and don’t think about superstitions? The answer is simple. This attribute attracts external energy, and not always positive. And if you place it at the exit, you will let all the negativity from the street into the house. The opposite effect will also occur - the release of energy from the house. Happiness, smiles and many other good things that you have can go away.

Mirror in the hallway

Mystical properties have long been attributed to mirrors. Almost all peoples of the world have beliefs associated with the use of this mysterious object and its influence on people's lives. It is often considered a door between worlds, through which the souls of dead people or demonic entities can enter our world.

There is a belief that a mirror placed opposite the entrance is capable of reflecting bad thoughts and protects the owners from the evil eye, negative energy and dashing people.
It is recommended to place a mirror opposite the front door to attract wealth, good luck and prosperity into the house. It is quite possible that this belief is associated with the high cost of mirrors in ancient times - its presence in the house itself was evidence of the owner’s luck and wealth.
Entering a dark house, you can see a recently deceased person in the reflection (most likely the person entering sees his own silhouette, and the rest of the details are completed by a rich imagination).
You cannot hang a mirror opposite the front door and show it to children under one year old or before the baptism ceremony.

There are also many rituals and conspiracies that can give the mirror additional protective properties and turn it into a talisman against natural disasters (fires or floods), the penetration of ill-wishers and other troubles.

How to place it correctly in the room. After all, there are some signs and beliefs that our grandmothers and mothers believed. For example, such an item cannot be hung opposite the sleeping bed or the front door, and there are reasons for this.

Many people have thought about this question more than once. In fact, everything is very simple. If a person sleeps in front of a mirror, his sleep will be restless.

Many scientists and psychics discuss these questions and cannot give a concrete answer. But it is known for sure that if you sleep in front of a mirror, this can lead to big troubles, since the mirror is capable of absorbing all the negative energy.

The mirrors have been hanging for many years. One can only imagine how much negativity they saw

If there is a mirror in the bedroom, it should be covered with a cloth while you sleep. You can place a dressing table or a cabinet with a mirror on the inside of the door. As many esotericists say, during sleep the human soul has the ability to travel indoors. If you sleep opposite a mirrored object, your soul may end up in a looking glass. This situation does not have a very positive effect on a person’s health and peace of mind. Feelings of anxiety and malaise may occur.

Journey of the soul indoors

It is necessary to treat old mirrors with great care. After all, as you know, a mirror surface stores a lot of information that accumulates in it. Someone's souls can easily get lost in it and wander in search of peace. They can very easily harm a sleeping person. There are even known cases of transmigration of souls. This is scary and unpleasant, so even those who don’t believe in all these “fairy tales” better protect themselves.

The soul leaves the body during sleep

There are many beliefs associated with mirrors, and one of them is that objects should not be placed opposite each other. The thing is that this design creates a mirror corridor and enhances the power of the looking glass. In this case, not very good creatures may emerge from the reflection and wander around the house or apartment.

You should also wipe your mirrors regularly and keep them clean.

The mirror should also not be placed opposite the door. This placement of the mirror object can bring failure in money matters. To ensure that the mirror does not cause harm, you should carefully choose them.

You should not buy used products, as the surface accumulates information. For example, if a person died in front of the mirrors, his soul can settle in the looking glass, and then go out into a new house and harm the residents. You should also stay away from mirrors in the house of friends or acquaintances.

Mirror opposite the entrance

Since ancient times, mirrors have been considered magical objects, so they received special attention. According to Feng Shui, a mirror object is a good way to cleanse the energy in the house. He can both give positive energy and take it away.

Positive energy in the home thanks to the correct placement of the mirror

Properties of mirrors

An object such as a mirror is used for different purposes. In Feng Shui, they have the ability to accumulate and distribute Qi energy.

Chi energy sign

The nature of Chi energy is designed to be attracted to and follow water. Based on this, you should not leave the bathroom door open, since all your energy and luck literally go down the drain. The best way out of this situation is to install a mirror on both sides of the door.

Mirror on both sides of bathroom door

A mirror inside the bathroom does not allow negative energy to leave the room, and an object outside reflects the energy back to the street. Feng Shui experts advise hanging a small mirror on the door inside the bathroom. The object should be at the level of the navel of the owner of the house, then good luck will follow all household members.

Mirror tiles should not be present in the house. According to Feng Shui, she figuratively cuts into pieces all the objects and people in the house. And this negatively affects family comfort and its environment.

Mirror tiles harm the comfort of your home

A mirror object should be hung at the entrance to the apartment, then all the negative energy coming from the street will return back.

Mirror at the entrance to the apartment

When the guests have left, the surface of the object must be wiped with holy water or saline solution.
As you know, salt is a powerful energy purifier. Wiping the mirror with holy water
When leaving home, be sure to look in the mirror.
With such a simple action, a person orders his double to guard the house in his absence. Smile. Your positive energy will be transferred to your double
A child under one year old should not be brought to the mirror, as it can be jinxed.
It is forbidden to look into the fragments of a broken mirror.
Reflection in mirror fragments
If a person dies in the house, all mirrored objects are covered with canvas. This is necessary so that the soul of the deceased does not end up in the looking glass.
If the mirror “saw” a murder or other unpleasant actions, it must be cleaned or, better yet, thrown away.

For what reason is it prohibited to place mirrors at the entrance to the apartment? For a better understanding of this issue, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the most popular signs and beliefs on this matter. Almost every nation offers its own interpretation of this issue.

So, what do we learn about mirrors placed at the front door according to folk signs:

According to the art of Feng Shui, the basis of the biofield is Qi energy, which enters the home through open spaces by wind blows or carried by your personal energy. And when placing a mirror opposite the front door, the reflecting object will interfere with proper energy exchange, plus because of this, the balance between energy flows will be disrupted.
According to another sign, mirrors can repel positive energy; they cause it to be reflected back, as a result of which it cannot fully penetrate the home.
A reflective object becomes filled with bad energy over time. Feng Shui states that mirrors accumulate your negative emotions brought into your home.

A mirror, which is located opposite the entrance to the house, can attract unexpected guests to the home (which include ill-wishers, as well as various evil spirits), since it represents a kind of portal.
If placed opposite the front door, the mirror will draw out all the positive energy from the people living in the home, which often provokes poor health, causes depression, or simply provokes a negative mood.
Also, according to the art of Feng Shui, all mirrors located opposite the entrance to the house provoke a lack of financial resources. In addition, an object with a reflective surface will contribute to poor health and relieve home owners of good fortune, luck and good mood.

Feng Shui

Mirror opposite the door

Mirror opposite the front door - Russian signs

In the house, each element plays a specific role and affects the energy of the house as a whole. This is especially true for mirrors, which are associated with a large number of signs and prejudices. This item has long been considered magical, even mystical. It must be treated with special attention:

It is a strong energy accumulator. You cannot look into it expressing negative emotions. To make the atmosphere in the house pleasant, you should try to make the mirror reflect more joy and smiles;
When choosing a mirror sheet for an apartment, you need to carefully examine the corners so that they are not pointed. It is undesirable for it to be in the form of a rectangle; it is better to be oval or round. The soft outline will add calmness to the atmosphere of the house;
the mirror canvas for the hallway should reflect a person in full height;
There should not be a single scratch or the slightest crack on the mirror surface. Not only can this remind you of unpleasant situations from the past, but it also attracts negativity.
You can’t hang a mirror opposite the door. It's better to hang it on the side. In this case, the effect of increasing the space will remain the same, but good energy will not come out of the house.

Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, a mirror should not be hung on the wall opposite the door, otherwise positive energy will be rejected and will not be able to penetrate into the home. And the alien energy that makes up the atmosphere of the staircase, the unsightly environment, will penetrate the house. The exception is a metal reflective surface: such a door blocks energy.

For proper distribution of energy flows, the mirror can be hung at a right angle to the entrance or on the door itself. In this case, it must be securely fastened.

People should be reflected in it to their full height. If a person’s body is partially visible, then this phenomenon is associated with “cutting”, and therefore is felt at the energetic level as an illness and provokes malaise.

Negative currents emanate from the sharp corners of interior items, but thanks to reflection their effect is neutralized.

You should choose an oval-shaped mirror, without corners, and the size of a person’s height. Any damage attracts flows of negative energy, so there is no place for chips and other flaws on its surface.

Mirror surfaces need to be constantly cleaned: this will prevent the accumulation of negative energy inside them and “erase” the memory of unwanted events and the painful mood of the residents.

Feng Shui meaning

Nowadays the art of arranging apartments and houses using the eastern direction of Feng Shui is becoming popular. It allows you to hang reflective objects on any surface, in any room. But, nevertheless, even according to Feng Shui, it is not recommended to place a mirror opposite the front door.

Reasons why you shouldn't do this:

If a mirror hangs opposite a wooden door, then all the positive energy is absorbed into it or reflected on the surface of the mirror, preventing it from spreading throughout the house. People do not receive this energy, and therefore are often not satisfied with the quality of life within the apartment.
A reflective surface hanging in front of the entrance opens the door to another, otherworldly world. But no one wants to share a house with evil spirits and residents of other universes, who, moreover, try with all their might to ruin the life of the household.
Mirrors placed in a long corridor or hanging right on the front door are powered by negativity, absorb any negative energy and transmit it to the one who decides to look at his reflection.

Where in the house is better not to hang mirrors?

There are places in every apartment where the absence of reflective objects can only be beneficial. Here are some folk signs that tell you where mirrors should not be hung.

In the bedroom. This place in itself is quite intimate, and it would seem that a small mirror, on the contrary, will absorb and increase the sexual power of partners. But, contrary to all beliefs, reflective objects opposite the marital bed only contribute to the deterioration of relationships and the emergence of misunderstandings and quarrels in the couple.
In the office. Here the mirror will double all the work, and the person will feel like he is working “for two.” He often gets tired, lacks strength, and becomes overtired at work.
Opposite the bathroom. In the bathroom, a mirror is an integral part of the interior. But it should be positioned so that it does not reflect the person who is taking a shower or bath. According to ancient superstitions, a person’s defense weakens at such moments, and the reflection will absorb part of his health, which can cause him to get sick.

Few people want health problems, so it’s better to play it safe and hang a mirror where it will be extremely pleasing to the eye and give coziness and comfort in the home. Most of the tips and tricks also apply to televisions, dressing tables, glass surfaces and other objects that tend to reflect the objects around them.

Useful tips

Sometimes you can find a mirror in the kitchen, which is generally not worth doing because it will begin to take away the hostess’s energy. But if you really want to, then it should be positioned in such a way that it reflects the dining table - a symbol of the family’s well-being. Better yet, hang it on the kitchen entrance door.

It is unacceptable to reflect in the mirror business documents laid out on the desktop. Thus, you can only achieve an increase in workload for the same money.

You shouldn’t hang two mirrors in a room or bedroom at once, they compete with each other, but perhaps the worst thing is when the mirrors are located opposite each other. A person begins to experience fatigue caused by internal emptiness, as if all the juice had been drained from him. Which is exactly what is happening. In addition, such an arrangement can bring into the real world the evil spirits lurking behind the looking glass.