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This article discusses a mirror facing the bed and if you should sleep in front of a mirror. If you live in a small apartment, you want to expand the space, and one way to do this is to install mirrors. This is why mirrors are placed in bedrooms and in small spaces inside the house that you like to appear spacious. However, placing a mirror in the bedroom that faces directly into your bed is a big no to feng shui experts because it can cause bad luck. Learn about the different reasons why you should refrain from placing mirrors in your bedroom below.<\/p>\n

Mirror facing bed, should you sleep in front of a mirror? In Feng Shui, you should not sleep in front of a mirror<\/strong>. A mirror in the bedroom is considered a bad sign. Mirrors have always been linked with magical properties. It is believed that with the help of mirrors, one can summon otherworldly entities because they serve as portals to other dimensions. It also doubles the luck you currently have, which is a good thing if you have good energy or luck. Otherwise, your misfortune will multiply.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why is a mirror facing the bed considered bad luck in feng shui? What are the scientific reasons why sleeping in front of a mirror is not a good idea? Why should mirrors be covered at night? These are some of the questions that we will answer in this article. Read the rest of the article below and discover why you should refrain from sleeping in front of a mirror.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Why a Mirror Facing the Bed is Bad Luck in Feng Shui?<\/h2>\n

Technically, it is not bad to place a mirror in the bedroom. On the other hand, if it reflects your image when you are sleeping, it means that it will double whatever luck or chi that you have at the moment. If it is good luck or chi, it will double that luck, but it can also double the negative energy if you have negative luck. Some of the bad luck caused by sleeping in front of a mirror includes bringing a third party into the relationship, experiencing nightmares, and insomnia.<\/p>\n

Let us take a closer look at the bad luck mentioned above.<\/p>\n

Brings Third Party to Your Relationship<\/h3>\n

It is said that a mirror facing the bed promotes the intrusion of a third party into a couple\u2019s relationship and can lead to infidelity. According to feng shui, the mirror’s reflection doubles the energy and luck of those sleeping on the bed, and included in that luck is romance.<\/p>\n

Results to Insomnia<\/h3>\n

A mirror facing the bed is also said to deplete your energy which can result in sleeplessness. The mirror doubles and bounces all kinds of energy, and it can interrupt the tranquility needed in the bedroom for better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can Lead to Nightmares<\/h3>\n

It is said that a mirror reflecting the bed can also bring nightmares. This is because when we sleep at night, our soul leaves the body. When the soul sees its reflection in the mirror, it gets startled, which causes bad dreams and nightmares. Others say that when the soul returns to the body, it can mistake the image in the mirror for the real body, leading to soul-stealing.<\/p>\n

Scientifically, Why is it Not a Good Idea for the Mirror to Face the Bed?<\/h2>\n

Science has provided some evidence why it is not a good idea to have the mirror face the bed. The obvious reason is that you might wake up groggily and scare yourself by your reflection in the mirror, thinking that it is someone else. Another reason is that mirror creates illusions that can creep you out and prevent you from sleeping soundly at night. Below are some examples of the different reasons why it is not a good idea for a mirror to face the bed and their brief description.<\/p>\n

You Might Scare Yourself<\/h3>\n

Other people have sleep drunkenness<\/a> wherein their visual sensors are not functioning 100% when they woke up from sleep. As a result, they often scare themselves when they see their reflection because they sometimes do not recognize their reflection until a few seconds later. However, this does not only happen because of sleep drunkenness. A different hairstyle, facial expression, or even the smallest difference in how we look can get us alarmed, thinking that we are seeing someone else.<\/p>\n\n\n

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You will be Startled by Movements<\/h3>\n

According to research done by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis<\/a>, our eyes detect movement through a neural circuit in the retina located behind the eyes. This is the reason we are attracted by movements. Hence, having a mirror right next to you when you sleep will make you aware of any movement from the mirror’s reflection. These reflections will eventually startle you, and your brain will get a false sense of movement in that area and creep you out. This will also distract your sleep and cause insomnia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Seeing Something Green from Mirrors<\/h3>\n

Mirrors are not perfect, and you may sometimes see a bit of green in the reflection. Do not be startled or scare yourself when you see that color. It is not a supernatural phenomenon, and your eyes are not playing tricks on you. This is because mirrors used in common households are not perfect and can reflect all spectrums of light and color. For a better understanding of this, you can watch the video below. You can also check out this article that talks about what color is a mirror<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u2705 <\/b>Video \u2013 What Color is a Mirror?<\/h4>\n

Vsauce shared the video below on YouTube. It discusses the color of the mirror. In the first half of the video, you will discover why mirrors sometimes have a bit of color green on them and what causes that color. Watch the video for an interesting explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n

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