Every symbol has two/multiple (very often opposite) meanings. The positive and negative.
On one side, placing a mirror facing your bed can create a range of negative effects. It can create anxiety and stress, disrupt sleep, affect personal relationships, cause distractions, and create unbalanced energy in the room.
According to bedroom Feng Shui mirrors reflect energy, and placing one directly in front of the bed can create a disruptive flow of energy that can interrupt your sleep or cause uncomfortable dreams.
It can produce the apparition of strange faces and may riddle your sleep with nightmares and cause insomnia.
Observers people see distortions of their own faces, but they often see hallucinations like monsters, archetypical faces, faces of relatives and deceased, and animals.
While sleeping in front of a mirror is considered highly detrimental to your sleep and overall health, on the other side, it brings some positive effects to you and your space.
Let’s start with negative explanations.
The culprit for bad dreams
Mirrors can harm sleep, according to Feng Shui. This is because they have yang energy, which is active and therefore not what you want when you’re trying to rest.
At night, when the bedroom is reflected in the mirrors, all kinds of energies are reflected, which might even sap your energies
“If you have trouble sleeping, let’s talk about why that mirror on your bedroom wall might be the culprit,” says the founder of Simple Shui, Amanda Gibby Peters.
She suggests a quick test to see if your mirror might be affecting your sleep.
“Cover the bedroom mirrors for a couple of nights and notice if your sleep improves,” she advises.
“If you sleep soundly with them covered, consider replacing them or moving them to a wall that’s not facing your bed.”
There is an esoteric belief that the soul travels while you sleep. The sight of your own reflection in a mirror while you are in a deep state of rest can be startling to her.
This belief stems from superstition and old wives’ tales, and there is no scientific evidence to support it.
| Side effects | The meaning |
|---|---|
| Disturbed Energy Flow | Having a mirror facing the bed can disrupt the harmonious flow of energy, leading to restlessness and unease. |
| Reflection of Negative Energy | They can capture and reflect negative energies back to the sleeper, causing disturbed sleep and unsettling dreams. |
| Increased Stress and Anxiety | The presence of a mirror may create a sense of being watched, increasing stress and making it difficult to relax. |
| Vanity Overdose | A mirror facing the bed can encourage excessive attention to physical appearance, potentially overshadowing personal growth. |
| Can Encourage Infidelity | The reflective power of mirrors is believed to amplify romantic energy, potentially inviting external influences into a relationship. |
Lack of privacy
When a mirror is positioned to directly reflect the bed, it exposes the occupants to a constant reflection of themselves.
This lack of privacy can make individuals feel vulnerable and uncomfortable, especially during personal moments or when changing clothes.
A mirror facing the bed can also give a sense of intrusion into personal space.
It creates a visual extension of the room, potentially making it feel smaller and encroaching on the psychological boundaries we desire in our bedroom.
Positive effects
On the other hand, mirrors should be used carefully in the bedroom, says NYC-based feng shui consultant Laura Cerrano.
“It’s believed that mirrors have the ability to activate the energy within a room. Clients I work with will sometimes choose to keep a it in their bedroom and tell me that they sleep soundly. Some clients love the idea of no using this in the bedroom or may just place a long mirror inside the closet door. If you do that, just make sure the closet is organized, because mirrors double what they project,” she says.
Mirrors, as we already mentioned, have yang energy, which is actually positive. That’s why they can absorb negative energy.
However, if you have good energy in your bedroom, it can help to magnify this and create a more positive space.
| Benefits | The meaning |
|---|---|
| Room Brightness and Spaciousness | It reflects light, making a room appear brighter and more spacious, which can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the bedroom. |
| Energy Amplification | While Feng Shui warns about energy disturbance, strategically placed mirrors can also amplify positive energies, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere. |
| Decorative Versatility | Mirrors are versatile decor elements that can complement any bedroom style, adding elegance and depth to the room’s design. |
| Mood Enhancement | The increased light and sense of space provided by mirrors can positively affect one’s mood, making the bedroom a more pleasant environment. |
| Practicality | Having a mirror facing the bed adds practicality, allowing for convenient outfit checks and preparations without needing to move to another room. |
Make your room feel larger
“Sound mirrors” technique in World War 2
Did you know that in World War 2, an ingenious but ultimately short-lived technique was used by the United Kingdom to detect incoming enemy aircraft: sound mirrors?
