Mirror Vastu: best and worst directions
Which wall should the mirror hang on?
- Ideal
- North and East
- Good
- North-East
- Okay
- South-East, West and North-West
- Avoid
- South and South-West
- Ideal
- Good
- Okay
- Avoid
Which wall is it on?
All eight directions, with the verdict for each. Choose yours.
How to check yours
- 1
Stand facing the wall the mirror hangs on.
- 2
Hold the phone flat, top edge pointing at that wall.
- 3
The direction the phone points is the wall’s direction.
Any phone compass will do. Hold it flat and away from steel, speakers and wiring, which pull the needle. The AstroGlimps app reads it for you and warns when something nearby interferes.
How to check yours
- 1
Stand facing the wall the mirror hangs on.
- 2
Hold the phone flat, top edge pointing at that wall.
- 3
The direction the phone points is the wall’s direction.
Any phone compass will do. Hold it flat and away from steel, speakers and wiring, which pull the needle. The AstroGlimps app reads it for you and warns when something nearby interferes.
Remedies for each direction that is not ideal
- Do not let the mirror reflect the stove. Doubling the flame intensifies fire energy well beyond what the room needs
- Move the mirror to the north or east wall. Relocation is straightforward here and is the most effective correction
- Cover the mirror when not in use. A covered mirror stops reflecting the direction while it stays in place
- Relocate the mirror to a north or east wall. The south-west should stay solid and weighted, not reflective
- Replace it with solid storage if it cannot move. Weight in this corner restores what a reflective surface takes away
- Keep the reflected view clean and uncluttered. A mirror doubles whatever it faces, so the reflection matters more than the wall
- Avoid facing the mirror toward a bed. A mirror reflecting the sleeper is held to disturb rest regardless of wall direction
Questions people ask
Which wall should the mirror hang on?
Ideal: North and East. Good: North-East. Okay: South-East, West and North-West. Avoid: South and South-West.
What if the mirror hangs on the South wall?
A mirror on the south wall is held to double this direction's heaviness rather than benefit the home If it can be changed, North is better. If it cannot, the traditional remedies are: Move the mirror to the north or east wall; Cover the mirror when not in use.
What if the mirror hangs on the South-West wall?
Mirrors in the earth corner unsettle the stability this direction is meant to hold If it can be changed, North is better. If it cannot, the traditional remedies are: Relocate the mirror to a north or east wall; Replace it with solid storage if it cannot move.
How do I check the direction of the mirror?
Stand facing the wall the mirror hangs on. Hold the phone flat, top edge pointing at that wall. The direction the phone points is the wall’s direction.
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