Chi Surge: Concave Mirrors in Feng Shui
In Feng Shui, mirrors are an important tool to balance the energy in your home or office. Concave mirrors look like a ball was used to press a round indentation into the mirror. When you look into them, everything looks smaller in the reflection.
Among the different types of mirrors used in Feng Shui, concave mirrors are particularly powerful tools for amplifying and attracting the flow of energy, or Qi (pronounced “chi”). But when is the best time to use a concave mirror in Feng Shui?
When I work with home builders, we work together to maximize the flow of positive Qi energy. When they build to my recommendations, there really isn’t much of a need for “cure” items like mirrors, crystals, or special colors. Unfortunately, most people live in homes that weren’t built with Feng Shui in mind.
Recessed Doors
In Feng Shui, people most commonly use concave mirrors to address recessed front doors. For some reason, home builders can’t avoid incorporating recessed front doors as a design element. A concave mirror properly placed at the front door will work like a magnet to attract energy so that it can nourish the various Bagua areas of your home.
Front Door Facing the Wrong Direction
You can also use a concave mirror if your front door is not located at the front of the home or office or if it is facing a direction other than towards the street. In this situation, simply place a concave mirror in the spot where you think your front door should be so that it faces towards the street. You can place the mirror either inside or outside of the home or office, as long as it faces outwards.
When NOT to Use a Concave Mirror
While some people say that you could use a concave mirror to amplify the energy of a particular Bagua area or sector, I do NOT agree. I also suggest against using concave mirrors to enhance the energy of a particular element in a room. You should NEVER use a concave mirror to amplify the energy inside of a home or office. Use appropriate alternatives to the situation, like rugs, furniture, crystals, colors, natural elements, etc.
It is important to note that placing a concave mirror in the wrong place can have negative effects. It’s important to consult a qualified Feng Shui practitioner to determine the best placement of concave mirrors in your home or office.
What Concave Mirror Should I Get?
There are several out there but I suggest getting one like this that has a Bagua’s octagonal shape with a circular concave mirror in the middle.
How About Convex Mirrors?
Well, convex mirrors are a whole other subject. They deserved their own blog post.
Next Steps
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Ms Feng Shui,
I have heard somewhere years back, maybe a feng shui dvd from the library or might be on Youtube, that was suggested that you could also use any small mirror or a makeup mirror as alternative to a real Feng Shui convex mirror, because it would do the same work of reflecting the Sha energy and any negative energy away from your house.
These were Western “Feng Shui masters” and as an East Asian American, I always witnessing Westerners learning Eastern philosophies and belief systems with the tendency and habits of “tweaking” things without fully understanding deeper.
What is your thought to this kind of Feng Shui suggestion?
Thank you, Oktar, for your thoughtful comment! In Bagua Feng Shui, a convex mirror is specifically designed to deflect Chi, with its shape and intention rooted in traditional practice. Similarly with a concave mirror, which is traditionally intended to amplify and attract such energy. While a flat small or makeup mirror might reflect light, it lacks the energetic purpose of a concave or convex mirror, which is crafted to harmonize chi flow. The octagonal Bagua shape of traditional Feng Shui mirrors add to that energetic intention, as well. As an East Asian American, I appreciate your perspective on cultural depth. Tweaking without understanding can dilute effectiveness. My suggestion is to stick with the appropriate mirror for optimal results. Good luck!