home space and vastu
How should mirrors be placed in a home according to Vastu principles?
What Vastu says
According to Vastu principles, the north and east walls are considered the best places for mirrors. These directions are linked to positive energy, light, and good fortune. A mirror on the north wall is thought to attract prosperity. One on the east wall is seen as welcoming the energy of the rising sun. The south wall is viewed differently. Mirrors there are believed to reflect and amplify negative energy rather than good energy, so many Vastu practitioners advise against it.
Mirrors in the bedroom
The bedroom gets special attention in Vastu. A mirror that directly faces the bed is traditionally seen as unsettling. The belief is that it can disturb sleep and rest. Some traditions say this is because the mirror reflects the sleeping person's energy back at them through the night. Many families either avoid placing mirrors opposite the bed or keep them covered at night. This varies by household and region.
What science says
There is no scientific evidence that mirror placement affects energy, luck, or health in a home. Some people do report that a mirror facing a bed makes them feel uneasy at night, but this is a personal experience, not a proven effect. Researchers have not found any connection between mirror direction and wellbeing.
How people use it today
Many families, both in India and in the diaspora, follow Vastu mirror guidelines as part of setting up a new home. Some take it seriously as a spiritual practice. Others treat it as a cultural habit passed down from parents and grandparents. How closely people follow it varies a lot. In some regions and communities, Vastu is central to home design. In others, it is one consideration among many.