I don’t have many childhood mirror memories, but one sticks: me at 5, staring past myself in a mirror. No fear, no idea what I was doing—just time freezing. Later, I realized that ‘gaze’ slipped me into a liminal space, like a pause in ‘reality.’ By my 20s, mirrors creeped me out (movies + religious influences = the Conjuring… of B.S. fears). I wish I recognized where those fears came from sooner.
Fast-forward to moving to Nevada in 2023: my new place has a long hallway mirror. In Hawai’i, I’d warn folks to avoid mirrors in the in-between spots like corners, closets and… hallways (energy gets… sticky there). But this hallway mirror— It pulls in light, hums with calm energy, and quietly taught me mirror healing—something I’d never imagined. (blog up on the “in-between)
Let’s Reflect on Mirror-physical Concepts—Before We Tackle Mirror Healing:
1.) Culture Check: For the Feng Shui perspective, mirrors facing beds/closets mess with peace. For me, mirrors in these spots feel like an uninvited guest watching.
2.) In-Betweens: Closets, corners, and doorways are “in-between” zones where energy stagnates or spirits linger (think portals). Mirrors there can amplify chaos or trap energy—whatever’s lurking (spirits, stale vibes). This was my concern. With what I know now, I can totally see how some cultures would put mirrors in corners to catch spirits. Side note: My friend throws roots in corners to trap ghosts—same idea.
3.) Astral Projection: Mirrors near where we sleep can mess with our energy body during projection. I don’t know how else to say it, but it disrupts the experience—when we wake, we might feel disoriented, drained, or unable to fully “reconnect” after projecting. Mirrors near these areas can amplify the disruption because they don’t just reflect—they redirect energy unpredictably.
My Hallway Mirror Brought New Insight:
It’s across from a big kitchen window, so it acts like a prism—pulling in sunlight (Feng Shui’s “yang energy”—life force) and filtering good vibes. No creepiness, just clean flow. *The reflection/expansion of the light brings good vibes.
How to Spot Good Mirror Energy:
1.) Intuition is Your Gauge: You’ll feel if a mirror’s off.
2.) Healing Vibe: Calm mirrors sync with your energy—no resistance, just clarity. (A “calm” mirror feels neutral or peaceful, not eerie or draining.)
Mirrors in Magick: A Practitioner’s Perspective
It’s symbolic alchemy. Mirrors do three things: reflect, reverse, and reveal. Spiritual perspective, they’re portals (for communication), spirit traps (catching what lingers), and tools for shadow work. This is exactly what they’re used for.
Mirrors can amplify anything. Chaos magick workers charge them under the moon to boost spells or lock hexes in “mirror prisons.”
Random Info
- Many cultures believe mirrors reflect the soul. In magic, mirrors hold souls.
- In Haitian Vodou beliefs they cover mirrors to stop spirits “coming in” uninvited.
Anyway, no matter the tradition or magickal system, the mirror’s power lies in what we believe it does. Belief powers the magick—the mirror just reflects it back.
My Spirit-Download Moment
It happened again. One day, I locked eyes with a mirror—no ritual, no plan, just like younger me. It felt like my own spirit grabbed my head, held me in place, and made me stare. I sensed my higher self say, “Stay put.” From that moment, like I was on autopilot, I pushed energy from my spirit body (my energetic field) into my reflection—my physical body’s copy. My brain said, “How da hell does dis make sense?!” but… I just rolled with it. Then a voice nudged me: “Command your body to heal.” My first thought? “Lose weight!” 😂 But I got redirected to my nagging side pain. So I pushed the energy, commanded healing, and… about 24 hours later, I was good. I did have a faint reminder of the pain here and there—I’m sure with practice I’ll get better. Anyway, I even got a “download” about why it happened. Oh man! Let me tell you, mirror healing drains you. I wasn’t depleted, but I did feel a significant shift. Thank goodness I was told to take a break. Why? Idk. But I listened. Am I doing it again? Hell to the yea!!! The power—the only way I can describe it—feels great!
Why It Happened This Way
My guides knew I was ready. My mirror fears? Neutralized by the “prism.” Divine timing. Plus, I needed this to fix the doubts it was time for a belief system upgrade.
Would I Recommend It? Mmmm, Yeah… But Cautiously
- Drainage & Addiction: Mirror work sucks energy fast. Depletion can = anxiety/depression triggers. Ground first: bubble meditations, angelic backup, prayers.
- Set Up Matters: I felt soul-level safety. It’s not a good idea to go gung-ho on this. Use mirrors in lit, “good vibe” zones. I generally bless them—I rub mine with blessed oils or powdered herbs for protection.
- Heebie-Jeebies? Fix That First: Fear = bad juju. Healing intent is key. Mirrors amplify whatever you bring. Just knowing it’s a healing experience—and creating a wonderful space—can help rid you of those fears and doubts.
After the Fact Research 😂
- I tapped into my etheric body by channeling energy to my reflection. It’s aligned with Rosicrucian teachings where the etheric layer directs healing. Crazy, yea.
- Mirrors amplify both giving/receiving. Shamans often fasted or cleansed after intense spirit work to rebalance. This is exactly why I got the message to take it easy.
The Workings:
My healing experience blends chaos magick (belief-driven) and shamanic journeying (guided). The mirror acted as a pre-programmed talisman, filtering energy through my intent, focus, and its symbolic roles—reflection, amplification, and portal potential (think about it: years of people believing mirrors hold magick and healing power).
Why It Worked (Simplified):
- Etheric Body: You’re literally your own energy blueprint. Pushing energy to your reflection “reprograms” the physical via the spiritual.
- Intent + Belief: Mirrors work because we’ve all agreed they do. Thousands of years of humans using them for rituals, visions, and protection supercharge their energy—an energy ‘you’ can tap into.
My Pulling MyThoughts All Together
Mirror healing works because it’s you talking to you—your spirit to your body, your energy reprogramming the body’s faulty wiring. When you channel intention into a reflection, you’re tapping into a tool humans have used for years. You could put a twist on this and take your affirmation to a whole new level.
You’re your own healer; the mirror’s just the microphone.
#CommandYourHealing. #GazeIntoANEwYou #ReflectingANewYou