🌟 Feng Shui Pakua Mirror (Bagua Mirror)

The Bagua Mirror (also called a Pakua Mirror) is a powerful protective tool used in Feng Shui to deflect negative energy (or “Sha Chi”) and balance the flow of positive energy (or “Chi”) around a home or space.

🔶 Design and Structure

• The Bagua Mirror is usually an octagonal mirror surrounded by eight trigrams (representing the eight directions in Feng Shui) from the I Ching (Book of Changes).
• It comes in three main types:
  • Convex Mirror – Used to reflect and deflect harmful energy away.
  • Concave Mirror – Used to absorb and neutralize negative energy.
  • Flat Mirror – Used to reflect energy back in a balanced way.

🏡 Placement in Feng Shui

• Hung outside the house (never inside) above the main door or windows facing sources of negative energy like:
  • Sharp corners of buildings
  • T-junction roads
  • Electrical poles or towers
  • Negative structures like cemeteries or hospitals
• The convex mirror is used to repel negative energy, while the concave one is used to absorb and neutralize it.

🪙 Symbolism of the Trigrams

• The eight trigrams represent different aspects of life:
  • Heaven – Creativity, leadership
  • Earth – Stability, mother energy
  • Water – Career, flow
  • Fire – Passion, recognition
  • Thunder – Growth, excitement
  • Wind – Wealth, abundance
  • Mountain – Knowledge, stillness
  • Lake – Joy, communication

🏠 Bagua Mirror in Vastu

While Bagua mirrors are rooted in Chinese Feng Shui, they are sometimes used in Vastu Shastra (Indian architectural science) to balance energy and ward off negativity.

✅ Use in Vastu

• Can be placed outside the home to neutralize negative energies coming from neighboring structures, roads, or sharp angles.
• Placing a convex Bagua mirror can repel harmful energy from a nearby cluttered or chaotic environment.
• A concave mirror is sometimes used to absorb and harmonize negative Vastu defects, such as improperly aligned doors or windows.

❌ Avoid Misuse in Vastu

• Bagua mirrors should not be used indoors as they might disrupt the natural energy balance inside the house.
• Incorrect placement could reflect back positive energy, causing disturbance rather than harmony.

🌈 Summary

• Feng Shui – Bagua mirrors balance and protect the flow of Chi.
• Vastu – Used to ward off negative energy and correct architectural imbalances.
• Placement is key – Always place them carefully, facing the source of negative energy, and avoid indoor use.