The broken mirror 🪞

The reflection in a mirror represents not just ones physical appearance, but also ones soul.

What is the saying about a broken mirror?
Included in this second category is a superstition that is between 2,000 and 2,700 years old: Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. It so happened that in both ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, reflected images were thought to have mysterious powers.

Some might not understand the relevance that breaking a mirror holds, or the origin of its importance. Breaking a mirror not only causes a mess, but can also stir up some emotions for those of us who are superstitious.

So essentially, when you break a mirror, you’re waiting for an entirely new soul to rid yourself of the bad luck.

Others believed that mirrors were actually devices of the Gods. Breaking a mirror would anger the Gods, who would then torment the person who’s last reflection it held.

What are mirrors spiritually?

Therefore, in terms of spiritual symbolism, mirrors reflect truth. They reflect what is. Psychology however – as it often does – disagrees entirely and flips this symbolism on its head. In a psychological sense, mirrors symbolize the threshold between the conscious mind and the unconscious mind.

What is the superstitious meaning of breaking glass?
“A glass breaking in your house means good luck is coming your way. Obviously you can't just break your glass it doesn't work. If you break glass intentionally then it doesn't work that way but if you accidentally break some glass that means evil is leaving your house and good luck is going to come.”

What is the spiritual reason for breaking glass?
A weak soul.

Glass represents both fragility and strength. Normally, despite being so fragile, glass is shaped in a way that makes it strong and durable. However, sometimes it's handled in a way that causes it to break. Souls are the same way, and breaking glass yourself could be a sign that your soul is weak.Changes in temperature cause glass to expand and contract, and when this is done at different severities across the glass with the edges and centres changing in opposite directions, the pane is put under stress which can cause it to break.

Which mirror is best for Vastu?

Square and rectangular shapes are preferred in vastu shastra as they spread energies evenly. Oval and circles are not considered the best and should be avoided. Although there is no restriction on the size of the mirror to be used, any irregular shape should be avoided.

Who invented mirror?

The invention of the silvered-glass mirror is credited to German chemist Justus von Liebig in 1835. His wet deposition process involved the deposition of a thin layer of metallic silver onto glass.

How old is the first mirror?

Reflective surfaces made of polished obsidian are the oldest "mirrors" in the archaeological record, dating back as far as 4000 BCE. The first evidence of mirrors as grooming tools dates to the 5th century BCE, in illustrations of elegant Greeks gazing at hand mirrors (these illustrations are found on antique pottery).

What is the most powerful mirror?
The highest magnifying mirror available is 20x. A 20x magnification enlarges any portion of your face that you like. To use this mi

rror, you have to be at a fairly close distance or your reflection will appear upside down. This is normal and expected for any mirror with extremely high magnification.

What are the 3 types of mirrors?
Types of Mirrors
1.Plane mirror.
2.Convex mirror.
3.Concave mirrors.

Which mirror is always positive?
a convex mirror
Reason: Magnification of a convex mirror is always positive, but that of a concave mirror may be both positive or negative.

What is the first rule of mirror?

Rule 1: An incident ray traveling parallel to the principal axis creates a reflected ray that passes through the principal focus of the concave mirror.

Which Colour mirror is good?
Because a mirror is designed to reflect all wavelengths on the visible spectrum, a perfect mirror would be white — the reflection of all colors.

Is Broken glass lucky or unlucky?
Traditionally, in Indian tradition, the shattering of glass has been connected with bad luck and foreboding warnings of the impending occurrence of something dreadful. There is also a widespread belief that the soul of a person who breaks a glass becomes imprisoned inside the glass in various locations.

Do mirrors have power?
Yes, mirrors have optical power. Concave mirrors will have positive power and convex mirrors will have negative power. Conceptually, the power of an optical element does relate to the ability to rapidly converge or diverge light.

Is breaking of glass good or bad?
In reality, too, the event of breaking of glass is not a good sign. Besides causing physical damage, it could also attract negative energies, which have the power to break trust in a relationship or tarnish your image by making people question your transparency and integrity.

Is a broken mirror bad Feng Shui?
For example, the mirrors make it look like you don't care for your home and represent poverty. They're also a danger because people can get injured by the broken glass.

Should you keep a mirror in your room?
So should you have a mirror in your bedroom? There is no definitive answer as the atmosphere in your space is subjective. If you feel as though your room has a good energy, then it may be possible to continue decorating with mirrors. However, if your space has negative energy, it should be avoided.

Why should mirrors be covered at night?
The expert explains the old teaching that suggests the soul can enter through reflections – and lost souls will linger in said reflections. 'Consider that many cultures cover mirrors after a passing, such as the Jewish folk tradition during shiva.

Why not to have mirrors in your bedroom?
Mirrors are thought to bounce energy around the bedroom, which may result in restlessness and amplify worries. It's especially important not to hang a mirror on the wall opposite your bed.

Can we sleep near mirror?
For a good health and peaceful sleep, mirrors should be avoided in bedrooms. According to Vastu, if there is a mirror in the bedroom then it should not face the bed. Mirrors should not face the entrance or the entry gate of the house, as they reflect the energy entering the house.

What to Do with a Broken Mirror?
5 Crafty Ways to Use It
Build Unique Wall Art.
Decorate Old Furniture.
Create a Jewelry Organizer.
Fashion a Mirrored Light.
From Mirror Frame to Picture Fram.

Which mirror is used in home?
The image formed by a plane mirror is of same size as the object. The image formed is erect also. These are the reasons we use plane mirror in our houses.

Which mirror is used in TV?
In TV antenna dish concave mirror is used to concentrate the parallel beam of signals coming to the receiver situated at its focus.

Which mirror is used in mobile phone?
A mobile phone lies along the principal axis of a concave mirror.

Should I get rid of my broken mirror?
Dispose of It or Consider a Recycling Center

You also usually don't have to break the mirror into very fine pieces, since the glass sorter grinds it before transporting it to a recycling facility. You can also recycle your broken mirror yourself if your city or local community has a recycling facility.

Reuse your broken glass for a craft! There are so many DIY options for broken glass. Using broken glass to create a mosaic effect really adds some flare to your décor–this would look even cooler with colored glass!

Use it on the outside of a terrarium or even a beauty tray to make your accident look high class. Some people call it clumsiness, we call it creativity.
Use flames to blacken the mirror fragments, then bury them exactly one year later. You can use flames from a match, candle, lighter, stove, or really anything that is capable of catching on fire. As always, be careful.

Conclusion of The Mirror
The Mirror always remains honest to the person who looks himself into it and the mirror never gives them any false hope or cover their flaws. It also describes how people get tense and upset over their looks and blames Mirror for not showing them their beautiful image.