Correct mirror placement is essential in Vastu Shastra to invite positive energy into your home. This blog outlines five practical rules to position mirrors for maximum benefit and to avoid disrupting your space’s natural balance.
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Mirror direction as per Vastu Shastra is considered a powerful Vastu Dosha Remedies because mirrors are duplicators or multipliers. They have the tendency to simply amplify whatever they reflect, be it light, space, energy, or the objects/activities in front of them. That is why they should be placed somewhere to amplify positive energy (prana), light, and prosperity.
What is the Right Mirror Direction as Per Vastu?
1. Dining Room
One of the best places. A mirror reflecting the dining table symbolizes doubling of food, wealth, and abundance for the family. You need to make sure that the mirror is placed in a manner that it reflects the table fully, and not cutting it.
The North Wall (Primary Recommendation)
Practical Tip: Size the mirror so the table’s reflection is centred and complete. And the edges must not get cut off. This represents wholeness and uninterrupted abundance.
The North Wall (Primary Recommendation)
- Why: The North is governed by Kuber, and he is the deity of wealth. A mirror placed here symbolically activates and multiplies the home’s wealth potential. It attracts positive solar energy from the morning sun when placed on the adjacent East wall.
- How: Place a large, clear, well-framed mirror on the North wall such that it reflects the entire dining table and the people seated. This forms an image of a full table, which doubles the symbolic abundance.
- Why: The East is the source of solar energy, health, and vitality. If a mirror gets placed here, it will capture and circulate this nourishing energy (prana) into the dining space. It will promote family health and harmony.
- How: A mirror on the East wall should reflect pleasing elements, either the dining setting itself or, if positioned correctly, morning sunlight entering through windows.
Practical Tip: Size the mirror so the table’s reflection is centred and complete. And the edges must not get cut off. This represents wholeness and uninterrupted abundance.
2. Living Room
Your living room is good for expanding space and positive social energy. It is good to place the mirror on the North or East walls to attract positive solar energy. And it definitely enhances the flow of wealth.
The North Wall (Primary for Wealth)
The East Wall (For Energy & Vitality)
A Useful Tip for Perfect Reflection
You need to make sure that the mirror must reflect something positive and beautiful, such as artwork, plants, or tidy decor. Never let it reflect mess, empty walls, or the main door. Also, size the mirror proportionately and center it at eye level. One large mirror is better than several small ones.
The North Wall (Primary for Wealth)
- Why: The North is a direction of wealth. A mirror here activates and attracts prosperity and opportunities into the home’s social sphere.
- How: One should place a large, clear mirror on the North wall to reflect a beautiful, non-messy part of the room. Like art or decor to symbolically double prosperity.
The East Wall (For Energy & Vitality)
- Why: The East is the source of solar energy and vitality as we discussed already. A mirror placed here will definitely capture and circulate nourishing morning light (prana). This promotes positivity.
- How: It must be positioned in a way that it reflects morning sunlight or a pleasing indoor view.
A Useful Tip for Perfect Reflection
You need to make sure that the mirror must reflect something positive and beautiful, such as artwork, plants, or tidy decor. Never let it reflect mess, empty walls, or the main door. Also, size the mirror proportionately and center it at eye level. One large mirror is better than several small ones.
3. Bedroom
The bedroom is a space for rest and privacy. Vastu advises caution with mirrors here, as their amplifying energy can affect sleep and stability.
The North or East Wall (If Necessary)
Never Reflect the Bed
A Useful Tip for Mirror Placement You should get a moderate-sized, single, plain bathroom mirror. You must avoid large or multiple decorative mirrors that unnecessarily amplify the space’s energy. Keep the mirror spotlessly clean at all times because streaks or stains are considered inauspicious. It must not be firmly fixed and not cracked or peeling at the edges.
The North or East Wall (If Necessary)
- Why: The North (stability) and East (calmness) walls are the least disruptive locations for a mirror position in bedroom as per Vastu.
- How: You need to place a small to medium mirror on these walls. It should reflect a wall, decor, or a plant. But it must never reflect the bed.
Never Reflect the Bed
- Why: A mirror that reflects the bed is considered inauspicious. It is believed to cause restlessness and may affect health or peace of mind.
- How: The only thing to do here is to check the mirror’s placement and angle completely to avoid reflecting any part of the bed or sleeping area.
A Useful Tip for Mirror Placement You should get a moderate-sized, single, plain bathroom mirror. You must avoid large or multiple decorative mirrors that unnecessarily amplify the space’s energy. Keep the mirror spotlessly clean at all times because streaks or stains are considered inauspicious. It must not be firmly fixed and not cracked or peeling at the edges.
4. Bathroom
It is a space of cleansing and release. Vastu principles here focus on hygiene, and preventing the spread of stagnant energy.
The North or East Wall (Preferred)
Do Not Reflect the Toilet in the Mirror
Mirror Placement Tip Get a moderate-sized, single, plain mirror. You must avoid large or multiple decorative mirrors that unnecessarily amplify the space’s energy. Keep the mirror spotlessly clean at all times because streaks or stains are considered inauspicious. It must not be firmly fixed and not cracked or peeling at the edges.
The North or East Wall (Preferred)
- Why: The North (direction of water element) and East (source of purity and sunlight) help maintain cleanliness and positive energy flow. If you keep your mirror here, it supports hygienic routines.
- How: You should mount the mirror squarely on the North or East wall. Make sure it is positioned for functional use, and not reflecting clutter or the toilet.
Do Not Reflect the Toilet in the Mirror
- Why: A mirror that reflects the toilet is believed to symbolically double waste energy and impurity. It contradicts the bathroom’s cleansing purpose.
- How: Angle or size the mirror carefully so the toilet seat and bowl are completely outside its reflection. Even from side angles.
Mirror Placement Tip Get a moderate-sized, single, plain mirror. You must avoid large or multiple decorative mirrors that unnecessarily amplify the space’s energy. Keep the mirror spotlessly clean at all times because streaks or stains are considered inauspicious. It must not be firmly fixed and not cracked or peeling at the edges.
5. Hallways and Narrow Spaces
Hallways and narrow corridors or passages act as channels for energy flow within the home itself. Correct mirror placement here is used to rectify congestion and promote smooth movement.
The Long Side Walls (Primary Placement)
Never Place the Mirror Facing Doors or Stairs Directly
A Useful Tip for Hallway Mirror Placement The mirror should reflect something positive, like artwork from a living room or light from a window, to integrate the hallway with the home’s brighter spaces. You can use just one large, clear mirror. Because multiple small mirrors can make the energy feel scattered.
The Long Side Walls (Primary Placement)
- Why: A mirror on a long wall forms the optical effect of widening a narrow passage. This stops energy from becoming compressed or stagnant. This hack promotes balanced circulation.
- How: You should place a tall, vertical mirror on one of the lengthwise walls. It should reflect a light source or an adjacent open space.
Never Place the Mirror Facing Doors or Stairs Directly
- Why: A mirror is never supposed to be placed at the hallway’s end or facing the main door. Because it pushes incoming energy back out. Whereas a mirror that faces a staircase, it disrupts the energy’s natural ascent or descent.
- How: In this case, the mirror should be positioned on a side wall where it does not make a direct reflection of any doorway or stairwell.
A Useful Tip for Hallway Mirror Placement The mirror should reflect something positive, like artwork from a living room or light from a window, to integrate the hallway with the home’s brighter spaces. You can use just one large, clear mirror. Because multiple small mirrors can make the energy feel scattered.
Where to Avoid Placing Mirrors?
Bedroom (Especially Reflecting the Bed): The most critical rule. A mirror which reflects the sleeping couple is believed to cause discord, restlessness, or health issues. However, if it’s still there, you should cover it at night or change its angle. Mirrors facing the bed are also said to amplify worries and anxieties.
Main Door: A mirror opposite the main entrance is believed to push away positive energy and opportunities that enter the home. It can symbolically reflect prosperity back out.
Kitchen: Avoid mirrors in the kitchen as they are believed to double the fire element, potentially leading to arguments, high temper, and accidents.
Ceilings: Absolutely avoid. It inverts reality, creates instability, and can cause psychological discomfort or a feeling of being watched.
Staircase Facing: A mirror directly facing a descending staircase is said to push energy down and out, leading to financial losses.
Bathroom Exteriors: Do not place a mirror on the outside of a bathroom door, as it symbolically multiplies the bathroom’s energy throughout the house.
Broken or Cracked Mirrors: Considered extremely inauspicious, symbolizing broken energy and bad luck. Replace them immediately.
Main Door: A mirror opposite the main entrance is believed to push away positive energy and opportunities that enter the home. It can symbolically reflect prosperity back out.
Kitchen: Avoid mirrors in the kitchen as they are believed to double the fire element, potentially leading to arguments, high temper, and accidents.
Ceilings: Absolutely avoid. It inverts reality, creates instability, and can cause psychological discomfort or a feeling of being watched.
Staircase Facing: A mirror directly facing a descending staircase is said to push energy down and out, leading to financial losses.
Bathroom Exteriors: Do not place a mirror on the outside of a bathroom door, as it symbolically multiplies the bathroom’s energy throughout the house.
Broken or Cracked Mirrors: Considered extremely inauspicious, symbolizing broken energy and bad luck. Replace them immediately.
Tips for Mirror Placement as Per Vastu in Modern Homes
If you have a mirror in the bedroom, you should place it on the inside of a wardrobe door. Or if on a wall, you should verify if it reflects something beautiful like a plant or artwork, but not the bed. You can drape it with a decorative cloth at night.
If a mirror faces the main door, you should place a tall, healthy plant or a beautiful piece of furniture between the door and the mirror to break the direct reflection. Alternatively, reposition or remove the mirror.
To expand small spaces for a dark or small room, you should place the mirror in the South-East. A mirror on the East wall reflecting light from a window is an acceptable modern compromise.
For an artistic placement of a mirror, you should be using mirrors as art pieces to reflect beautiful sculptures, lush indoor plants, or vibrant artwork, thereby amplifying their positive energy. This can be done to foster the trendy living room designs.
If a mirror faces the main door, you should place a tall, healthy plant or a beautiful piece of furniture between the door and the mirror to break the direct reflection. Alternatively, reposition or remove the mirror.
To expand small spaces for a dark or small room, you should place the mirror in the South-East. A mirror on the East wall reflecting light from a window is an acceptable modern compromise.
For an artistic placement of a mirror, you should be using mirrors as art pieces to reflect beautiful sculptures, lush indoor plants, or vibrant artwork, thereby amplifying their positive energy. This can be done to foster the trendy living room designs.
How Can Opalspace Help You?
When you take care of the mirror direction as per Vastu principles, it can change the aura of your home from simply looking good to feeling profoundly right. Opalspace goes beyond aesthetically styling your house to bring in the nuanced energetic principles with the design strategy. Our team places a mirror, but moreover we analyse its relationship to light, space, and movement. This meticulous approach to balance defines our complete interior design service. Architectural planning to final home decor, we synthesize function and beauty to create deeply personalized spaces.
FAQs
1. What is the most critical Vastu rule for mirrors in the home?
The most critical rule is to never place a mirror directly opposite the main entrance door. This is believed to reflect positive energy and opportunities back out, symbolically pushing away prosperity. The second most important rule is to avoid having a mirror reflect the bed in a bedroom, as it can disrupt sleep and harmony.
2. Where is the single best place to put a mirror for good Vastu?
The dining room's North wall is considered the single most auspicious place. A mirror here that fully reflects the dining table and seated family is a powerful symbol for doubling nourishment, wealth, and abundance.
3. Is it really bad to have a mirror in the bedroom?
Mirror position in bedroom as per Vastu asks for caution. The safest approach is to avoid them entirely. If a mirror is necessary (e.g., on a dressing table), ensure it does not reflect the bed and is ideally concealed inside a cabinet door or covered with a cloth when not in use.
4. What should I do if I already have a mirror in a 'wrong' place, like facing my bed?
You have practical remedies. Cover the mirror at night with a decorative cloth or screen. Alternatively, you can reposition the mirror to a different wall (like the North or East) or angle it so the bed is no longer in its reflection. If it’s a dressing table, placing a tall plant between the mirror and the bed can break the reflection.
5. Can I use multiple decorative mirrors in my living room?
Vastu prefers one large, clear mirror over several small ones, as multiple mirrors can fragment and scatter energy. If you use decorative mirrors, group them thoughtfully on a positive wall (North or East) and ensure they collectively reflect something beautiful and uplifting, not clutter or sharp corners.
