❝ Feng shui mirror. Rules of location of the mirror in the house. Is it possible to have a mirror facing the front door?

Many people ask the question: "Can I place a mirror in the hallway facing the front door? Why is it not recommended to have a mirror opposite the door according to feng shui?"

According to feng shui teachings, most of the vital energy Qi enters the house through the front door. First, it enters the hallway. Next, it needs to pass through all the rooms of the house or flat to bring energy to people and things.

For the proper flow of energy through the home, certain conditions need to be met:

• correct architectural layout in the house or flat;
• sufficient space in the hallway and corridor;
• the correct positioning of the doors to the rooms;
• sufficient light.

The correct placement of a mirror in the hallway also helps in the movement of Qi through the house. But mirrors are not all-powerful if the previous rules are not followed.

Why shouldn't a mirror be placed directly in front of the front door?

There is a belief that a mirror that is opposite the front door of the house has an unfavourable location. If the mirror is located directly opposite the front door, it seems to push out the Qi energy that enters the house. Accordingly, it reduces the amount of positive energy in the house, which can negatively affect the occupants of the house. They may have health problems, financial difficulties, etc.

Are such statements correct? Some feng shui masters say it's right, others say it's not quite right. As always, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Let's understand the rules of placing a mirror in the hallway. That is, now we consider the location of the mirror in the room where the entrance door to the house or flat is located.

Feng Shui is the teaching of Qi energy, its effect on houses and the people who live in those houses. It is important that the Qi energy not only enters the house, but it must be correctly distributed in the rooms. In ancient China, where the doctrine of feng shui originated, mirrors in those times were made of copper, polished to a shine. Now mirrors are made of glass, which is covered with a special reflective coating. That is why there are different opinions about the reflective ability of mirrors in relation to Qi energy.

You also need to consider that the teachings of Qi energy are mysterious in themselves. It is difficult to prove whether a mirror reflects Qi energy back out of the house if it is placed opposite the front door.

What to do with the mirror that is facing the front door?

Following the information about hallway mirrors, we can draw certain conclusions:

• A mirror helps in the flow of life energy Qi through the home.
• The mirror can attract and reflect light into the hallway to get more Qi energy.
• A mirror that is placed directly opposite the front door can push favourable Qi energy back out of the house. As a result, the house or flat does not receive enough energy. As a consequence, people who live in this house may have financial difficulties, a high probability of quarrels in the house, fatigue and poor health.

It is difficult to prove that the mirror pushes energy out of the house. But the influence of the mirror, which is located opposite the entrance door, in relation to the nervous system of a person, is clearly traceable.

Imagine this situation. You enter the house in the evening and, before turning on the light, you see your reflection in the mirror. You may realise that it is your reflection, but your brain and nervous system tense up and you may think of burglars. In such a case you may become frightened or have nervous disorders. Especially if it goes on for a long time.

Where to place the mirror?

For your own peace of mind, you can place the mirror elsewhere in the hallway. Moreover, the concept of "mirror opposite the front door" is when the mirror is located in line with the front door, when you directly see your reflection in the mirror when you enter the house or flat. You can place the mirror on the opposite wall to the front door, but you only need to move it slightly to the side in relation to the doors.

It should be noted that this information is true not only for the placement of mirrors, but also for other reflective surfaces that are located opposite the entrance door. For example, if the doors of a wardrobe have a reflective surface, it is better not to place such furniture opposite the front door.

What is the best way to place the mirror in the hallway according to the rules of feng shui?

In the classical sense, Feng Shui is about organising the flow of Qi energy to improve a person's life, not about interior design. In the hallway, it is favourable to place a mirror to distribute and attract energy. It can be placed so that the light coming from the room is reflected in the mirror and fill the hallway with light. This advice will be useful for those who live in a flat where there are no windows in the hallway. It is good when the mirror in the hallway is located on the side of the front door and directed to the inside of the flat. With the help of the mirror you can direct the flow of energy for its distribution throughout the house. Hallways, in most cases, are small in size and a mirror can expand the space. Qi energy loves both light and space.

Proper use of mirrors in the house will benefit the people who live in it. Just make sure that the mirrors are clean and wet clean them regularly.

Follow the advice of feng shui. It will bring harmony to your home. After all, feng shui for the home is not only some mysterious teaching about energies and the location of houses on the terrain, but also the usual life logic that helps to improve the house for your comfortable living.