Feng Shui and Mirrors, Dos and Don’ts

Feng Shui and Mirrors, Dos and Don’ts
Oh wow! I get so many questions about mirrors and Feng Shui, so I’m excited to make this video for you.
There are a few key things you can do to make the mirrors most useful in your home. Remember, Feng Shui is an ancient practice, not superstition. Mirrors are powerful reflectors what it is that its reflecting. The first thing you want to do is to walk around your home and see what your mirror is duplicating. Click play to see my other tips about having mirrors in the right place in your home.
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[@PatriciaLohan]

Thank you for watching! - I get asked so many questions about mirrors and Feng Shui, so I’m excited to share this with you. Let me know your thoughts!

[@valeriefarragher]

I did the full feng shui course with Patricia and it’s honestly the best thing I ever did with my life...

[@PatriciaLohan]

aww thank you so much, Valerie 😍❤

[@youneedanamber]

Great video! I hadn't ever thought about mirrors before and now I'm obsessed!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Yayy, glad to know!! ❤😍

[@duckthesystem8569]

Thanks for this you are a star

[@PatriciaLohan]

@duckthesystem8569 Thank you for tuning in; I hope you enjoyed it! 🥰😊

[@dawnpearson4907]

Thanks for sharing.

[@PatriciaLohan]

You are welcome 😍

[@kjayvinas4370]

Such a great video and well explained!! Thanks, Patricia 👏💗

[@PatriciaLohan]

Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it 🙏❤

[@Utopia]

I love your channel Patricia ❤❤

[@PatriciaLohan]

aww thank you so much ❤❤

[@10Mischa01]

Brilliant Thanks Patricia. Going to go round my home and see what my mirrors are reflecting!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Great!! ❤😍

[@lamington321]

OMG light bulb moments extreme!!! I recently bought my first home (a town house) but it is the first town house you see as you enter the complex (like a minor T junction off a quiet street). I had stupidly hung a big mirror on my balcony when I first moved in and it immediately felt wrong but I thought I just didn't like the style and had planned to replace it with a Balinese prison mirror which sounds horrible but is actually beautiful and looks like a window. I realised from a femg shui article that this was a mistake and would be reflecting ALL energy, not just the negative energy ..so I removed that. But then realised I have a huge closet mirror in my bedroom, right behind where I had put the original mirror so like .. same effect. I also have the back door directly in line with the front door 🤯😭 and have been working out what to do about that. I have hung sheers in the middle of the lounge room, creating a barrier between the spaces which does seem to be helping (all of this research was triggered by HUGE bills flying in ever since I moved here). I am now, as we speak, hot glueing brown paper over that closet mirror and will eventually replace that with a nice decal or something when this (hopefully 🙏🙏🙏) helps my finances and I can afford it. The closet mirror had been driving me nuts because it reflects the street light outside and shines it straight into my eyes at night. Of course, the vertical blinds were falling off one by one since moving in and the beautiful expensive curtain I ordered to block out the street lamp arrived but was the wrong size (seriously, I have had so much bad luck). Holy cow, I have really been happy with how I have styled the home but the femg shui design problems have been such a nightmare. I replaced the outside mirror with a beautiful golden moon phase hanging that I had and added a plant to the balcony. I have also ordered a beautiful white hammoc so I can enjoy the balcony (by looking up to the clouds rather than onto the non-inspiring town house entry street). I can't wait to see if removing these mirrors will help my finances!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Carly. Just remember that the importance of a mirror is to look at them and see what they are reflecting or duplicating, it is either pushing back away or welcoming a positive in you're home, bringing the energy coming in, or doubling something that is not good. And the last thing is, make sure you don’t have a mirror that is cheap and crack. With regards to your front door that is aligned to your back door, put some light sheer curtains and put it to the window. And you can also create an energetic kind of barrier like a table that has beautiful artwork, lamp so that when you came in, that is the time that the chi or energy or money is being held for a minute.

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

Good 👍 info thanks.

[@PatriciaLohan]

@elizabethglenbentley7882 Thank you, hope that helps! 🙏😍❤

[@Bellesawyer]

What about mirrors that face each other?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Amy. Energies will bounce around a bit but would depend on their placement.

[@likeit2nerdymusigirl]

Can I put a mirror at the back of my bedroom door (hanging on the wall) in a way so that when I close it I can see myself ?

[@bethanyrountree5372]

I’m wondering this too!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi @likeit2nerdymusigirl When it comes to mirrors in the bedroom, they can be a little tricky in Feng Shui! 🌿✨ While mirrors are fantastic for reflecting light and energy in certain areas of the home, the bedroom is one place where we like to be more cautious. Mirrors in the bedroom can disrupt the calm, peaceful energy we want for rest and relaxation. 🛏️💤 If the mirror is placed where you can see yourself when lying in bed-or in this case, when you close the door-it can actually create **restless energy**. Mirrors are very activating, which is great in areas like the living room or entryway, but in the bedroom, we want to invite **soothing, yin energy** to help you sleep soundly and feel more at peace. 🌙✨ Instead, I’d recommend moving the mirror to a spot where it’s **not directly reflecting the bed**. You could place it on the inside of a closet door or in another area where it won’t impact the restful energy of the space. 😊🌸 Remember, the bedroom is your sanctuary for rest and intimacy, so keeping the energy soft and calm will create the most nourishing environment for you. 💖

[@pamelaware1449]

I have mirrors at the bottom of my double bed , iv coverd them with net curtains. .alone side my headboard is my door .which is opposite the mirrors. ,so I open the net as I can c the door us thus ok

[@PatriciaLohan]

Great!! ❤

[@karmaleeyoung9110]

I only have one mirror in my house...the long dressing mirror in my bedroom. Right now it's leaning against the wall (because I haven't hung it yet lol) does it matter whether I hang it on the inside or outside of my closet door? If it hangs on the outside it will face one of my bedroom windows on the outside wall. Thank you! This was very informative!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Inside sounds best for that mirror ;)

[@karmaleeyoung9110]

@@PatriciaLohan thank you!!!

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@karmaleeyoung9110 you're welcome 💗

[@scharface]

I'd like to place a mirror in the hallway, it would be perpendicular with the front door, but paralel with a big window that has a door to the balcony. Should i place it there or rethink the position of the mirror?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Mircea! If you stand in your entryway and can see your reflection then not recommended to place it there.

[@yvonnecolletti717]

Oh WOW! I have mirrored closet doors on the left as you walk in the entrance of my home! do I need to remove them? including mirrored closet doors in a few of my other rooms in the home too! Please help.....thank you Patricia!

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Yvonne, as long as you visit to see your reflection in your doorway it is fine. In bedrooms, it is best to not have mirrors reflecting the bed. :)

[@dietschegroosmame3596]

What about a mirror across a large window?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Great question! 🌿✨ In Feng Shui, mirrors are powerful because they reflect and amplify energy, so we always want to be mindful of where they’re placed. When a mirror is placed directly across from a large window, it can reflect all the energy that enters your home right back out, which can prevent positive chi from flowing through your space. 🌬️💨 Ideally, you want your mirror to **invite and enhance** the energy within your home, not send it away. So, instead of placing it directly across from the window, it’s better to position the mirror somewhere where it reflects something beautiful inside-like a lovely piece of art, plants, or even a cozy space. 🌸🌿 This way, the mirror will amplify the positive energy already in your home, rather than bouncing it out. If moving the mirror isn’t possible, adding some soft elements near the window, like curtains or plants, can help balance and soften the energy flow. 🌿🌸 Your home should feel like it’s nurturing you, so mirrors are best used to **enhance and support the energy within**. 😊✨

[@ma.ineslacson1948]

excellent explanation about mirrors. I have a mirror that I put outside the bedroom of my daughter, which happens that the said mirror is facing family pictures and some tiny figurines, which all of these is found in our living room, is this ok?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Ines, as long as the reflection is pleasant, it is fine :)

[@krishloku8012]

Hi Patricia, I love your videos and I started practising fengshui recently. I ve heard its good to hang a mirror on the ceiling, facing towards the toilet ball. Does this mean we are pushing down the bad energy through the flush?

[@PatriciaLohan]

@krishloku8012 Hi there! 😊 I’m so happy to hear you’ve been enjoying the videos and have started practicing Feng Shui-yay! 🌟 Now, I totally get why you’re asking about the mirror on the ceiling above the toilet, but I wouldn’t recommend it. 🚫 In Feng Shui, the bathroom is seen as a place where energy can easily "drain away," and mirrors are very powerful because they reflect and amplify energy. By placing a mirror above the toilet, you’re essentially **reflecting and amplifying** that draining energy, which is the opposite of what we want! 🚽✨ Instead, the best way to deal with bathrooms in Feng Shui is to **keep the toilet lid closed** when it’s not in use and the bathroom door closed to minimize energy loss. 💨 This keeps the energy more contained and prevents the positive chi from "flushing" away. You can also bring in some Earth elements like a plant or stone to help ground and stabilize the energy in the bathroom. 🌿🌸 Your intention is great, but we want to be sure we’re using mirrors in ways that **enhance** the positive energy rather than reflecting energy that we don’t want more of. 😊💖 I hope that helps! Keep up your amazing Feng Shui practice! 🌟✨

[@groovysecondhalf]

Great Video!! We purchased our home furnished and it has a big mirror on the left side when entering our home from the EAST. The mirror doesn’t reflect the front door but reflects wooden double doors with frosted windows that opens to our dinning room. Wondering if that is ok since the reflection will be our dinning table (northeast) when the doors are open. Also plan to have a cheery custom mural with flowers painted on our dinning room walls. Maybe hang flowers so they are reflected by the mirror. Any guidance you can give would be most appreciated.

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi @groovysecondhalf Thank you! 😊 I’m so happy you’re diving into Feng Shui and thinking about the energy of your home-it makes all the difference! 🌸✨ Let’s talk about that mirror. Since it doesn’t reflect the front door, you’re already off to a good start! 🌟 However, with the mirror reflecting the dining room and table, we want to ensure that the energy it’s amplifying is abundant and positive. In Feng Shui, the dining room is connected to **family, abundance, and nourishment**, so having a mirror reflecting your dining table can actually **double the energy of abundance**-which is fantastic! 💖🍽️ Just be mindful that the table and dining room stay clean, welcoming, and full of positive energy so that the mirror reflects the kind of wealth and harmony you want to invite into your life. 🌿💫 As for the mural with flowers-this sounds beautiful! 🌸🌼 Having those cheerful flowers reflected in the mirror will only enhance the positive, vibrant energy in the space. Flowers symbolize growth, beauty, and joy, so painting them on the walls and reflecting them in the mirror is a wonderful way to bring uplifting energy into your dining room and home. 🌿✨ Overall, it sounds like you’re creating a space that’s filled with positive, nourishing energy-just be mindful to keep things fresh and vibrant, and your home will continue to support you beautifully. 💖😊 Hope this brings clarity and inspiration for your lovely space!

[@goldamurr2148]

Hi Patricia, I notice your stove and your sink are directly opposite each other (fire & water elements). I have understood this to be negative Feng Shui in a kitchen. Have you used any other wood placements between them to counter that or are you not concerned about that ‘rule’?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Golda. :) If your sink and stove are opposite each other, put something between them, like a green mat or a tea towel.

[@pamelalinton7499]

What do you do if you rent and the mirror is chip on the corners. What is a fix for it.

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Pamela! If it is stuck to the wall, there is not much you can do. Hopefully, it's only a chip and not a crack.

[@EvelynFrances-iz7zw]

I have mirrored wardrobe doors and mirror over the headboard. What can I do?

[@msann2048]

Hello. I've heard so many times that a mirror reflecting the stove in the kitchen is a big no no..

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hello Anna!! No, not at all, actually the opposite. It doubles the abundance of energy in your kitchen

[@obmfengshui8800]

oH WOW... didn't realise the mirrors amplify what they face!

[@PatriciaLohan]

😍😍❤

[@charalson3023]

I have a big beautiful mirror that I would like to place where reflected in it is the door to my art studio - my dream is to become a financially successful artist when I retire…would the reflection of my studio door (which will be a full glass door looking INTO the studio) be a good or bad idea?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi C Haralson. Recommend no mirrors near entrance doors as they reflect the chi straight out again.

[@pamelaware1449]

I have mirrors at bottom

[@clarisserizo1521]

Is it good to place a mirror beside our window if it's reflecting the dining table??

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Bernadette! As long as the reflection is good, then yes its fine :)

[@haleyhoang7532]

Hey is it okay if your bed is below your window, but only half of your window? And is it okay if a mirror is reflecting a window for light, and can it face a table?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Haley, if you have a solid bed head, and the window is the only place your bed can go, then we have to work with what we have. In regards to the mirror, just ensure the mirror does not reflect the bed :)

[@trang8735]

Is it ok to have a bedroom mirror facing a window that overlook a garden? Sometimes I have the blinds closed so is it bad to see closed blinds?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Trang, yes that is fine :)

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

I'm in a rented apartment and the bedroom closet has sliding doors with one half mirror and the other half wood finish. The mirrored half reflects half of the length of the bed whereas the blank wood finish blocks half of the middle to upper bed so I'm not reflected. What to do? How bad or ok for feng shui? Love yr channel.

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 As long as you can't see yourself it is fine. If it bothers you, you can cover with a scarf or similar.

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 As long as you can't see yourself it is fine. If it bothers you, you can cover it with a scarf or similar. :)

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@elizabethglenbentley7882 As long as you can't see yourself it is fine. If it bothers you, you can cover it with a scarf or similar.

[@lr4816]

Hi just found you on KZbin. I've got a large mirror over my sofa reflecting the sea and land in the distance. Is this okay Feng shui? Enjoying your videos thank you.

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi @lr4816 Welcome, and I’m so happy you found me on KZbin! 😊🌟 It sounds like you’ve got a beautiful view, and mirrors can be a powerful tool in Feng Shui-especially when they’re reflecting something as calming and abundant as the sea and land. 🌊✨ In Feng Shui, mirrors **double** whatever they reflect, so in your case, you’re amplifying the peaceful, expansive energy of the sea and land, which can bring a sense of abundance and flow into your home-yay! 🌿💖 That said, just make sure the mirror is positioned in a way that feels balanced and not overwhelming. You want it to bring a sense of calm, not too much active or “rushing” energy, especially with the sea. Also, be mindful of how **you** feel when sitting on the sofa. If it feels peaceful and supportive, that’s a good sign! 🌟✨ Overall, it sounds like you’re creating a lovely, expansive energy in your home by reflecting that view. Enjoy the flow of abundance and peace! 😊💖

[@ladyjewl5803]

What about mirrors with pictures on, like I have pictures of women on them in different seasons, so 4 of them and I have one with a positive quote on? Thanks 💛

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Lady. Are they single women? Are you wanting to bring in a love interest? If so, not recommended.

[@aury7382]

I have a really long hallway with 12 meters. At the end is the sitting room (open) with a window. The sitting room is 3 meters, in the end of this wall i put a nice Picture. I organized the half floor and than the last piece of 3 meters is soooo difficult. there is the hallway also more tight than about 1,20 m. So first I have left side a quader of trones from Ikea and right side a wood picture with nice text. and after that in right side comes the big bath door and a small piece of wall (15 cm). So I really dont know its good left side to put a mirror (150x50), its so tall and narrow so it would be one meter free in any side of this and its in front of the bath door. So you dont recommend a mirror infront a door right? But what I can put there to make the cross from white color in the floor to light brown in the living room. I thought also about a big picture and a glass vase. But I am afraid some one will hit this. Do you have any idea? A tall and narrow mirror maybe looks lost there right with 1 meter space in any side? And infront the bath door not possible? Thanx from Germany

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Aury, a mirror is fine, but just be very conscious of what you are reflecting as it will double whatever is there. If it isn't a nice reflection, I do not recommend a mirror. X

[@aury7382]

@@PatriciaLohan Thank you! So the bath door is a not good right? better make a picture wall there maybe? Or any better idea?

[@rjessalynn]

Is it bad to mount a hanging mirror at the back of entrance door

[@PatriciaLohan]

No, that should be fine.

[@rjessalynn]

Thank you so much!

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@rjessalynn you are welcome!

[@Altfel888]

Hi Patricia! I would like to ask you, if a normal glass on a door, can be considered as a"mirror"? Same for the TV screen, which is also reflecting glass. Thank you!

[@PatriciaLohan]

No, those are fine.

[@Altfel888]

Thank you Patricia!

[@PatriciaLohan]

@@Altfel888 You are welcome!

[@RisdaRDiamans]

my neighbor is noise, can i use a mirror .. ?their home are beside my home

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi @RisdaRDiamans I completely understand how disruptive noisy neighbors can be-it can really throw off the peaceful energy you’re trying to create in your home! 🌿✨ While mirrors are fantastic tools in Feng Shui for reflecting and amplifying energy, they aren’t the best solution for handling noise from your neighbors. In fact, mirrors reflect energy, so placing one in this situation could potentially amplify that unwanted energy, which isn’t what we want! 🚫💨 Instead, I would recommend **using something solid and grounding**-like plants, a tall bookshelf, or even a piece of heavy furniture along the wall between your home and theirs. 🌿✨ These elements can help to create a **barrier** between you and the noise, absorbing and blocking some of that disruptive energy. You can also hang some **soft fabrics** like thick curtains or tapestries, which help buffer the noise and create a more serene, cozy environment in your space. 🛋️🌸 And if possible, bring in calming, grounding elements-think plants, crystals, or anything that makes you feel supported and relaxed. By focusing on **strengthening the energy in your space**, you’ll feel more peaceful, no matter what’s going on outside. 😊💖 I hope this helps bring some calm and quiet back into your home! 🌟

[@dianaa9864]

I am thinking putting tile mirrors up. Basically one square mirror over another. There are four of them and will be body length. May you please tell me if that is okay Feng Shui?

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

I AVOID tiled mirrors. Red flag no no for anywhere IF anybody will look at themselves in that mirror

[@decentdeeds481]

What about a mirror that is externally facing the door of a room? Is that good or bad?

[@PatriciaLohan]

Great question! 🌿✨ In Feng Shui, mirrors are powerful tools because they reflect and amplify energy. When it comes to a mirror facing the door of a room, it can be a bit tricky. If a mirror is **directly facing the door**, it can actually reflect the energy right back out of the room, preventing the positive chi from entering and flowing through the space. 🚪💨 So ideally, you want to avoid placing a mirror directly opposite a door. Instead, try positioning it in a way that reflects something beautiful or meaningful inside the room-like a piece of art, plants, or natural light. 🌸🌿 This will invite and enhance positive energy rather than bouncing it away. If moving the mirror isn’t possible, you can add some soft elements near the door (like a plant or a piece of art) to help balance the energy flow. 🌟 Remember, mirrors should always **bring energy into a space**, not send it out! 😊💖

[@peonyjen]

Can I hang 8-sided mirrors in the house?

[@PatriciaLohan]

@tkhanxrelaxation1122Thank you for tuning in; I hope you enjoyed it! 🥰😊

[@islabonita6246]

What about a mirror placed accross my bedroom door.

[@PatriciaLohan]

Hi Isla, It will depend on what it is reflecting. :)

[@HeartyMarieRizarri]

Hi.. Can I you help me on this? My office table, behind it is a door to a server room where our IT staff work. So he comes out and in to his ofc often. Tho I feel disturbed with the activity... I know it has a bad energy. One of my friends adviced that I should put a mirror on my table to counter the energies.. Would you recommend that or what should I do if can't transfer my table?

[@PatriciaLohan]

I completely understand how that setup might feel a bit unsettling, especially with all the activity going on behind you! 😕✨ In Feng Shui, having a door behind your desk can create a sense of vulnerability or discomfort because it’s difficult to focus when you feel like something-or in this case, someone-could come up behind you at any moment. 🌿🚪 While adding a mirror to your desk might help you see the movement behind you, it doesn’t fully resolve the underlying issue of energy flowing out of balance. Here’s what I recommend instead: 1. **Create a stronger “back” for support**: Ideally, in Feng Shui, you want to feel supported, as if you have a “mountain” behind you. Since you can’t move your desk, try placing something solid behind your chair to give you that sense of security-like a high-backed chair or a bookshelf. 📚🪑 This will help anchor and ground you. 2. **Use a plant or screen**: You can also place a tall, lush plant or even a room divider between you and the door. 🌿✨ This creates a natural barrier to block some of the disruptive energy coming from the door while still allowing for some movement. It softens the impact of that busy energy flowing into your space. 3. **Clear communication**: If possible, kindly ask the IT staff to close the door gently or minimize disruptions. Creating a clear boundary can help both physically and energetically. 😊 Mirrors can sometimes amplify energy, so in this case, you don’t want to reflect more of that activity into your space. Instead, focus on creating **a strong, calm support behind you**, and that should bring more peace and focus to your work environment. 🌸💪 Hope that helps bring some balance to your space! 😊✨

[@simplesolutionshypnotherap6637]

Hi Patricia, I have a mirror in my hallway hanging on my wall to the right of my front door. Is this bad Feng Shui?

[@PatriciaLohan]

It's fine as long as it's not facing the entrance.

[@rajatmittal6169]

❤

[@rajatmittal6169]

Iamrajat

[@rajatmittal6169]

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[@bushka087]

I don’t understand why the universe is unaware of how reflections work.

[@patriciamlohan5060]

Fantastic

[@PatriciaLohan]

Indeed 😍❤