There are many different schools of feng shui, each with different guidelines and perspectives. Sometimes, they even contradict each other. One area where there are varying guidelines, depending on the feng shui school you follow, is the topic of mirrors facing the bed. Some schools of feng shui do not recommend this at all.
The commanding position
In some other schools of feng shui, such as BTB Feng Shui, we suggest placing a mirror facing the bed in certain situations. One example where this is helpful is when you need to correct a bed that is not in the commanding position.
When your bed is in the commanding position, you can see the bedroom door while lying in bed, without being directly in line with it. This allows you to have a broader view of the room and greater awareness of anything or anyone approaching. This puts you in charge and in control of your life.
Your bed represents you, so it is one of the most important pieces of furniture to have in the commanding position. You also spend many passive hours relaxing and sleeping in bed, so the feng shui of your bed truly affects you. Having your bed in control can also reduce your levels of anxiety and stress and help you sleep more deeply.
Sometimes, it is not possible to place your bed in the commanding position. Maybe your bedroom is small or has an unusual shape, or the furniture only fits in a certain way. If you have to arrange your room so that your bed is out of control and you cannot see the door while in bed, that is when a mirror becomes useful. In BTB feng shui, we recommend placing a mirror in a location that allows you to see your bedroom door while in bed, which means you will have a mirror facing your bed. On a practical level, if you suffer from insomnia, seeing your own reflection in the middle of the night might distract you and make it harder to sleep. But as long as the mirror placement does not bother you or keep you awake at night, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it.
How to fix the energy of a mirror facing your bed
Regardless of the feng shui school, if a mirror in your bedroom makes you uncomfortable or worried, you should pay attention to it. Feng shui, like most things, is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and it is important to trust your own instincts. A mirror facing the bed might be great for your best friend, but it may not be the best choice for you. If you have a mirror facing your bed that is bothering you, the best way to remedy this is to move the bed or the mirror.
If you cannot do this because the mirror is a permanent fixture, such as a mirrored wall or a closet door, do what you can to work with it. You can hang a piece of fabric or a scarf over the mirror while you sleep or use a frosted film to cover the reflective surface.
Tips
When it comes to mirrors in the bedroom, keep these practices in mind:
Follow your intuition
Although some schools say it is best not to have mirrors in the bedroom, even if they are not facing the bed, we recommend that you follow what your intuition says is best for your situation.
It is important to remember that just because different schools of feng shui may have different recommendations for the same situation, it does not mean that any school is wrong or invalid. If you feel confused by conflicting advice, the best thing to do is find a feng shui practitioner you trust and get their professional opinion for your space and specific circumstances.
This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
