The reputation of mirrors has always been strange. A mirror is more than just a piece of glass for more people than we can imagine; it can be also a symbol, some kind of portal, a memory keeper, and occasionally a magnet for bad energy. You’ve probably heard the classic warning that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Some people belief that a mirror could hold a person’s soul or reveal more than just a reflection is based on folklore.
Many people today consider that to be simple superstition, and some people do. Others, however, continue an older esoteric tradition that alerts about certain mirrors. Not all mirrors are harmless decorations, according to advice provided by Magickal Spot. They say that in order to prevent their stored negative energy from staying in your space, some should be removed if they are cracked, old, or connected to traumatic experiences.
When a mirror becomes more than just glass
According to Magickal Spot, there are a few situations where people might get rid of a mirror:
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A mirror that, for “no reason,” fogs up, stains, or displays marks on the back layer. According to some older generations, this means that the mirror has absorbed something negative and taken a “hit” for the owners. They say that locked negativity can spread every time someone looks into it if it stays in the house.
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A broken, cracked or falling mirror. Many people believe that a small break is a clear indication to not keep it, not to look at your reflection in it, and certainly not to hang it back up.
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A recently passed person’s mirror. According to these traditional beliefs, mirrors that were closely associated with the deceased should be removed after approximately 40 days because they are thought to be an open door that the deceased’s soul may attempt to use to return.
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Mirrors that “witnessed” severe trauma (a death, a fight, or a serious illness). Some people think that old mirrors can “replay” difficult moments and bring tension or sadness back into the house because they have a sort of visual memory.
How to say goodbye to a mirror
It’s not the best idea to throw a mirror in the garbage. To break ties with any negative energy associated with it, they recommend a careful ritual. This is how it works:
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Choose the right time: The waning moon phase, which is associated with letting go and closing cycles, is the ideal time.
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Clean it first:
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If there’s a river or stream nearby, hold the mirror in running water for a few minutes (without catching your own reflection).
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If that isn’t possible, rinse it at home with holy water.
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Use salt for protection: Sprinkle salt on the mirror before throwing away it (traditionally on a Thursday). Salt absorbs negativity and purifies.
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Wrap it: To prevent injuries and to ensure that, symbolically, whatever is in the mirror stays sealed, cover it with a dark cloth.
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Leave it next the trash, not inside: Mainly to prevent any injuries, but also to allow someone else to take it if they wish.
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Clean the space: The floor where the mirror was used to hang should be sprinkled with salt before being swept or mopped away.
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Honor the object: Say goodbye before you let it go. You can thank it for the years of use and offer your apologies for any negative remarks or self-criticism you may have directed at your own reflection.
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Light a candle: Light a small candle there to symbolize peace for seven days. Before hanging a new mirror there, wait at least forty days.
This is all about intention… a methodical, slow approach to ending a cycle.