Issue 14 - InJoy Magazine

InspireMirrors can serve three basic purposesin feng shui... expansion, reflection,and deflection.In addition to expanding space bycreating a virtual window through theflat plane of a wall, mirrors can alsobe used to reflect (draw in) or deflect(push away) specific objects, images,or views.These are among the most useful offeng shui remedies as they enable youto either bring a positive energy intoyour space or keep a negative influenceout.ReflectionWhen you place any mirror in yourhome, pay attention to what is beingreflected in it. In feng shui terms, themirror is doubling that energy bycreating a virtual duplicate withinthe virtual space of the reflection. Forexample, if your mirror is reflectinga pile of clutter and unpaid bills, thereflection is a symbolic doubling ofyour untidiness and debt.On the other hand, if the mirror isreflecting a family snapshot from yourmost recent vacation when everyonewas having a wonderful time, themirror is symbolically doubling yourfamily’s happiness and enjoyment.This is the principle behind the fengshui suggestion to hang a mirror abovethe kitchen stove, so that it reflects -therefore doubling - the number ofstove burners. Because the stove issymbolic of prosperity, doubling theburners with a mirror symbolicallydoubles your wealth.Another very easy way to use thisquality of reflection to your advantageis to place a small round mirror underor behind any object that has specialfeng shui significance. This symbolicallydoubles the power and effectivenessof the object.How to UseMirrors asFeng ShuiRemediesby Stephanie RobertsYou can also deliberately place a mirrorso it reflects a positive image or viewfrom the exterior of your propertyinto a specific area of your home. Forexample:* If a mirror in your wealth area reflectsa window view that includes a largetree, then it is symbolically drawingthat tree into the wealth area of yourhome. The wealth area is associatedwith mature wood, so a large tree is agood image for this area.* A reflected view of any kind ofnatural beauty -- such as a garden oran inspiring mountain or ocean view,for example - brings the energy of thatenvironment into your home.* A reflection of a bird feeder in youryard brings active energy into yourinterior space as birds fly to and fromthe feeder.DeflectionMirrors can also be used to deflectnegative influence away from yourhome. When used for this purpose, themirror’s reflection is “bouncing back”the harmful chi towards its source.Often a ba gua mirror - a small roundmirror in an octagonal frame, usually redand/or yellow in color and decoratedwith black trigrams - is placed on theexterior of the home to deflect sha chi(harmful energy) aimed at the property,the structure, or the front door.The key differences between usinga mirror to reflect/attract a positiveinfluence and to deflect/repel anynegative influence are placement andintention. When you are reflecting/attracting a positive image into yourspace, the mirror is inside your home.When you are deflecting/repelling shachi, the mirror is hung on the exteriorof the home.While any mirror can be used to deflectnegative chi, a ba gua mirror can onlybe used for this specific purpose. Youshould never use a ba gua mirror insidethe home; it is only to be used on theexterior. (If you live in an apartmentand cannot place the ba gua mirroroutside, it is acceptable to hang the bagua mirror inside a window, with thereflective surface facing out.)As with any feng shui cure, theintention with which you use a mirrorwill determine its effect. Whether youare placing your mirror to expand asmall space, double the positive energyof a feng shui object or symbol, ordeflect sha chi, your clear intention toexperience the desired benefit will helpto ensure the effectiveness of your fengshui remedy.source of information: www.FastFengShui.comart & culture • • • •They call her Glama, and for good reason…Ruth Flowers is the matriarch and the hippest English deejay of ourtime. Unusual, creative and charismatic, this woman is unique andfresh and loving her later years.… “If you’ve got the energy and theenthusiasm, why stop.”Nice and eccentric, at 69-years-old DJ Ruth Flowers is strong and fullof energy, she likes to have fun and bring everyone alive.She is currently preparing for the launch of her electro-rock EPMamyRock and you will find her performing at the Cannes FilmFestival most private parties at la villa MURANO.check her out at mamyrock.cominjoy 16