Convex Bagua Mirror Trigrams Large

The Convex Bagua Mirror Trigrams Large 19 cm is a traditional Feng Shui protective amulet: an octagonal gold-coloured frame with a round convex mirror in the centre, surrounded by the eight trigrams and Chinese characters on a red and black field.

The large mirror measures 19 × 19 cm (1.5 cm thick, about 296 g) and can be seen from afar, so it is chosen for the facade of a house, above the entrance to an office or shop, and when the source of unfavourable energy is large or far away.

The eight trigrams of the Bagua

"Ba Gua" means "eight trigrams" in Chinese. Each trigram consists of three lines, solid (yang) and broken (yin), and together they describe the basic forces of nature: Heaven, Earth, Thunder, Water, Mountain, Wind, Fire and Lake. The trigrams form the basis of the ancient Chinese Book of Changes (I Ching) and are regarded as a map of the harmony of the universe.

The octagon with trigrams is the main symbol of Feng Shui. It is believed to balance energy, while the convex mirror in the centre reflects and disperses anything unfavourable directed at the home.

Why a convex Bagua mirror

Feng Shui distinguishes convex, concave and flat Bagua mirrors. The convex mirror is considered the gentlest and safest: it does not send negativity back but disperses it to the sides. It is hung to protect the home from so-called "poison arrows" (sha qi) — unfavourable energy which, according to Feng Shui, is created by:

sharp corners of neighbouring buildings pointing at the home;
a straight road or street running directly at the house;
posts, pylons and lone trees opposite the entrance;
roofs and spires "looking" at the windows;
unfavourable buildings opposite — hospitals, cemeteries, landfills.

How to hang a Bagua mirror correctly

The Bagua mirror is a powerful amulet, so it is used with care:

hang the mirror outside — above the front door or on a window, mirror side facing out;
point it at the source of unfavourable energy;
do not hang the mirror inside the home facing into a room;
do not aim the mirror directly at your neighbours' doors and windows.

Care

Wipe the mirror with a soft dry cloth or a glass wipe and avoid abrasive cleaners. If the mirror hangs outdoors, check the fixing from time to time.

A Bagua mirror as a gift

The Convex Bagua Mirror Trigrams Large 19 cm is a useful gift for a housewarming, a move to a new home or the opening of a shop or office. It is given as a wish for protection, peace and well-being.