The Real Use of Mirrors in Feng Shui Applications

by: KyleRichey

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When attempting to learn more about and apply the principles of feng shui in their life, many people are drawn to the use of mirrors, believing that this is one of the most basic necessities of this art. However, is this really the case? Do real experts use mirrors in feng shui applications today? How exactly to they work to encourage positive energy in your home, if at all? Lets take a look at some of these thoughts before you run out and purchase a whole set of mirrors for your own home.

The Ancient Use of Mirrors in Feng Shui

Most are aware that feng shui is primarily concerned with creating a balance of what in feng shui are known as the five elements: fire, water, wood, metal and earth. feng shui holds that these elements create circular patterns of either construction or destruction with each other and that having one element too predominant in a space prevents the effective flow of positive energy. For that reason, feng shui aims at creating a harmonious balance of these elements.

In the early times, the mirrors were commonly used in Feng Shui to bring in the metal element. For example a room which had more of earth (like the earthy hues or live plants) could be balanced by introducing the metal in a convenient way.

Using mirrors in feng shui for these rooms offset the earth element and opened up the space, making it seem sunnier " and obviously the earth and the sun are two good complements for one another.

Todays Use of Mirrors in Feng Shui

Nowadays, however there is rarely any actual metal employed in the manufacture of mirrors. This is a big difference between the use of mirrors in feng shui past and present. A mirror now is as likely as not composed of plastic, which does not have the characteristics of a true metal element containing item.

So in this age, how should one use mirrors in feng shui? Simply put, the same way as they are used in any design or decoration scheme: to make rooms seem larger and brighter and spread light around a room, offsetting any closed in, claustrophobia inducing decor.

Mirrors in feng shui are also introduced simply for their decorative value. Feng shui holds that art should be enjoyed for its own sake rather than ascribing spiritual benefit to it. Mirrors are, in feng shui, decoration and should be enjoyed as such. They are not usually made of the metal element in our age and should not be considered as such for the purposes of feng shui.

Finally, in case you are using mirrors for Feng Shui, then please understand that you will need to include a separate metal element; however you can still use them in a dimly lit room where some light is needed or dark corners which need some light.

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