Mirrors are common household items that serve not only decorative purposes and help people groom their appearance, but also carry important feng shui significance. Since ancient times, many beliefs have been associated with mirrors, among which the placement of mirrors has always attracted particular attention.

Placing a Mirror Directly Facing the Main Door

According to feng shui, the main door plays a crucial role in a home. It is not only the passageway for people entering and leaving, but also the place where vital energy (qi) is absorbed and guided into the house. The door is considered the “mouth of qi,” marking the starting point of a family’s fortune.

Mirrors, on the other hand, have strong reflective properties that can disperse or repel energy. Therefore, placing a mirror directly opposite the main door can prevent positive energy from entering the home. Over time, this may lead to financial loss, obstacles in one’s career, and disharmony among family members.

In particular, the feng shui mistake known as “tam kiến” — opening the main door and immediately seeing a mirror, the kitchen, or the bathroom — is considered a major taboo. Homes that violate this principle may experience chaotic energy, making it difficult for wealth and good fortune to accumulate.

Mirrors Facing the Bed

A mirror directly facing the bed is regarded as a serious feng shui taboo. Such placement is believed to reflect and disturb a person’s vital and yang energy, negatively affecting the health and mental well-being of family members. In addition, mirrors facing the bed can cause restlessness, insomnia, frequent nightmares, and may lead to conflicts between spouses.

At the moment of waking up, accidentally seeing one’s reflection in the mirror can also cause sudden fright or discomfort.

Mirrors Facing the Work Desk

Mirrors have strong reflective qualities and are often used to observe or deflect negative energy. However, placing a mirror directly opposite a work desk can create hidden negative energy, causing instability in the surrounding energy of the workspace.

Moreover, frequently seeing one’s reflection while working can be distracting and reduce concentration, thereby lowering work efficiency. Over time, this arrangement may lead to stress, anxiety, and negatively impact one’s career and financial prospects.

Placing a Mirror in the Kitchen

According to feng shui beliefs, mirrors carry Water energy and have the ability to reflect and disperse energy. If a mirror is placed facing the stove — which represents strong Fire energy — it can create conflict between these elements, disrupting the balance of yin and yang.

Another belief holds that because mirrors reflect energy, placing a mirror opposite the stove can amplify fire energy, making the kitchen feel hotter, heavier, and more oppressive.