The Feng Shui Bagua Mirror

Bagua mirror kits available here

Bagua (pronounced “bah-gwa) mirrors are one of best-known Feng Shui symbols of protection and are often referred to as the “aspirin” of Feng Shui.
 

A typical bagua mirror has a small circular mirror positioned in the centre of an octagonal shape. This shape is commonly referred to as a bagua, octagon, or Chinese lucky square. The “frame” of a bagua mirror should be made of wood and be about four to six inches across. They are considered to be most effective if they are green and red.

The traditional bagua (or Pa Kua) is also divided into nine sections (or “guas”). Each section represents a specific aspect of your life. Together, the nine guas make up the bagua, which represents balanced and harmonious energy flow.

On the outside edges of the octagonal shape of the bagua mirror there are a series lines. These sacred symbols are called trigrams and they represent the I-Ching -- an ancient book of Chinese knowledge.

There are three kinds of bagua mirrors:

• A concave mirror bows inward, like a bowl. It draws in positive energy.
• A convex mirror bows outward, like the surface of a globe. It deflects negative energy.
• A flat bagua mirror works both ways! It protects you by deflecting negative energy and helps boost your chi by inviting positive energy in.

How to Use a Bagua Mirror
 

Bagua mirrors are believed to deflect negative chi from:

• Construction activity and traffic noise.
• Noisy or disruptive neighbours.
• Large buildings that “dwarf” your home.
• “Poison arrows” that come from rooftops, power poles, etc.
• Electromagnetic energy from utility poles.
• Hospitals, churches, funeral homes, graveyards, meat packing plants, etc.

Always hang the mirror with the reflective surface is facing away from your living space.

In a single-family home or office:

Hang the bagua mirror so it is directed at the structure/situation that you feel is generating negative chi. Ideally, it should be hung above the main door, either inside or outside. If this is not possible, you may place it in a window.

In a multi-unit home or office: 

If you have tenants above or below you, position a bagua mirror on the floor or on the ceiling, facing the negative chi. You may also position it on an interior wall, as long as the reflective surface is facing away from your living/working space.

Living/Working space over a garage or adjacent to utilities:Position the bagua mirror on the floor (or wall) facing the offending chi.

If your bagua mirror becomes faded, soiled or damaged in any way it will need to be replaced.

Bagua mirrors may be purchased from Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui.