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People began to study their reflection back in 6000 BC. Then the mirrors were the treated surfaces of round volcanic stones. The history of modern products begins in 1240, when European glassblowers mastered the process of manufacturing glass vessels. Over time, different peoples began to ascribe inexplicable magical power to mirrors, which can both harm and help people.
Why does the mirror surface beat: a magical look ...
The question of what needs to be done with a broken mirror excites us in many ways precisely because our ancestors associated this subject with mysticism. From ancient times it was believed that the mirror is the boundary between our world and the other world. With his help, they charmed, summoned the spirits of the dead.
In addition, it is a powerful self-programming tool. Even modern psychologists argue that by “working” with your own reflection, you can convince yourself of something, tune in to a specific life wave. It is not surprising that the signs and rituals associated with mirrors have migrated today. Especially a lot of meanings people put into situations with broken surfaces.
Bad and good meanings
There is a belief that a broken mirror portends failure. If the mirror has become cracked or accidentally broken, then this is unfortunately! The one who encroached on the integrity of such a mysterious thing will be haunted by troubles for seven years. Such a prospect is not pleasant to few people, therefore the query “what to do and why the mirror breaks or falls” is so popular in the Internet search engines. Sites dedicated to magic interpret an unpleasant event with a mirror as follows:
- if crashed at work - it promises trouble in business, conflicts with colleagues;
- if a small mirror crashes - a person is waiting for minor troubles in the family, quarrels with relatives;
- if crashed in the bathroom - It is a harbinger of serious illness and death;
- if crashed in the hallway - can lead to unpleasant and even dangerous acquaintances;
- if broken into many fragments- it promises a greater number of troubles;
- if the mirror crashes itself- A sign of imminent death or illness of one of the relatives;
- cracked on a car - a harbinger of an early accident;
- fell and crashed on the street - difficulties in achieving the goals.
Interestingly, people invest in broken mirrors and positive meanings. And in some cases it is even recommended to intentionally spoil them. Here are some examples.
- To recovery. According to this version, the mirror is able to "absorb" the pain and suffering of a person with an illness. Therefore, it is believed that it is necessary to break the reflective surface into which the patient most often looks, and then the ailment will go away.
- For a better life. By the same logic, it is advised to get rid of old mirrors for those who have everything going awry in life. So it will be possible to get rid of all the negativity that settled in the "mirror vault."
- Good luck. Profits and positive changes will come to the house where the mirror fell, but did not break.
- To the wedding. If the mirror is broken, you need to count the fragments. An odd number is a harbinger of an imminent wedding.
... and the opinion of skeptics
If we ignore the mystical interpretations, we can find quite logical explanations for all the horrors that escalate around the shiny surface. Most of the signs originate from ancient times, reflect the life and customs of people. And the word "superstition" is translated as "empty faith."
So, skeptics suggest looking for the roots of signs about mirror misfortunes in the Middle Ages. Then the mirrors just started to cast, they were very expensive, and the quality left much to be desired. Such items appeared only in noble houses. And since the servant could not handle the expensive thing carefully, the owners came up with a horror story about the troubles and failures that await the one who will break an unusual object.
What to do and what it means if a mirror crashes: tips for those who believe in signs
People are different and everyone has their own views on life. But everyone knows how to deal with fragments when a mirror crashes. After all, even in a person far from superstition, the situation causes negative emotions. The main thing - do not panic. If you are afraid of mirror failures, proceed as follows.
- Do not look into the wreckage. They must be covered with a dark cloth or painted over with spray paint. And only then throw it away.
- Do not touch with bare hands. From the esoteric side, it is believed that touching the fragments can bring even more troubles than eye contact. In order not to touch your hands, it is necessary to sweep large fragments of a broom. Then take the broom out of the room and toss it three times so that it always touches the ground when it falls. The remnants of fragmentation dust must be collected with a damp cloth and discarded without turning. Interestingly, in some sources, it is advised to neutralize the negative by washing the fragments under running water, which carries with it all the bad.
- Get rid of the shards. You can wrap the debris in a non-transparent fabric, and throw them into the river. Another option is to bury in the ground with the reflecting side down, where no one walks and not on their own site.
Throwing rarities
Sometimes even those who appreciate rarities ask themselves whether it is worth throwing away an old mirror. Esotericists say that it is simply necessary to do. It is believed that old mirrors store more negative energy than new ones. Firstly, they absorbed the bad from the previous owners. And secondly, the energy of different owners can conflict. After all, scuffs, chips, cracks violate reflective abilities, gradually destroying the human energy field. Here are some tips on how to get rid of a inherited mirror.
- Rinse. Before throwing the old cracked mirror into a garbage container, it is necessary to rinse it with running water, sprinkle it with holy water, cross it with a church candle or sprinkle it three times with salt prepared on Clean Thursday.
- Throw away. Throw an antique piece of furniture on a waning moon. Exceptions are broken mirrors, which must be disposed of immediately. It’s better to say goodbye alone to the mirror and not involve relatives in the process.
- "Clear" the place. The empty space left after an old household item is also treated with salt, and candles are burned here for a week.
If it is a gift
New and gifted mirrors also need to be “cleaned." The ritual is carried out in four stages.
- Rinse under running water or soak in the bath for several days.
- To dry.
- Wrap in dense fabric.
- Clean in the closet for a couple of weeks.
But what about the mirrors that come with, for example, modern wardrobes? You just can’t soak such a bath ... In this case, the procedure can be facilitated: just sprinkle the surface with holy water.
Rules for those who are far from superstition
If a person is not a fan of programs about psychics and is absolutely indifferent to signs, then, of course, here the procedure is simplified many times. All advice in this case comes down to observing elementary safety rules. Interestingly, the technique in some places duplicates the “mystical”, but with a different motivation.
- Do not pick up shards without protection. This is not safe because there is a high probability of accidental injury. In this case, it is better to use cloth gloves.
- Fold large glasses in a cloth. Or wrap with a newspaper. This is important because a regular garbage bag can just tear.
- Vacuum. According to reviews, this is the best way to collect small pieces from hard-to-reach places.
- Wipe the floors. And then it’s better to throw the rag away, since there is a chance that the fragments will not wash off.
It is worth remembering that events do not determine signs, and a person “drives” superstition to life situations. You yourself decide whether to make a tragedy out of a small emergency and how to throw the broken mirror out correctly. And in each case, the choice will be 100% correct.
Reviews: "This is for pregnancy - I’m definitely saying!"
I ran to the trash to take out the broken mirror. I left my daughter at home, her 1.8. She closed the apartment outside, quickly ran away. I'm coming back_I can't get home. The daughter closed from the inside to an iron latch. I'm in a panic! Just started to call the Ministry of Emergencies, my bunny figured out how to open the door! So do not believe in signs after this!
a guest, http://mariapolina.ru/razbila-zerkalo-chto-delat/
It is very scary when the mirror breaks, especially for no reason. my friend’s mirror seemed to burst at night, woke up in the morning, and there was a crack through the whole mirror. fearfully. and that day in the mine where her father worked, an explosion occurred and he died .... including in fact, this sign is very dangerous and God forbid anyone to experience this. Moreover, her father himself cut out this mirror many years ago and made a frame for him. here.
Raya, http://gadalkindom.ru/primety/razbitoe-zerkalo.html
It’s for pregnancy, I’m saying for sure ... My child didn’t succeed for several months, and then, returning home, my husband noticed a black cat running across our path (I’m not superstitious at all, and I wouldn’t pay attention), and even broke a big mirror. The next day, the test showed that I was pregnant))) The child is growing smart and beautiful ...
Anonymous, http://www.woman.ru/psycho/medley6/thread/3829415/
And I keep a big old great-grandmother’s mirror in the house. And I’m afraid to break the tradition when it was passed down from generation to generation and we believed that it brings good, profit, prosperity and powerful protection to our home. And I personally did not spend any mystical attributes with him.
Anna, http://adella.ru/home/pochemu-nelzya-hranit-starye-zerkala.html
Yesterday I broke a mirror, decided to wash it, but it is a bang from my hands ... but I didn’t bother, I just dared it and forgot it. Today a turtle died, and not mine, my friends left to look after and of course I remembered the mirror. Sobbed, then went and threw away the mirror and bought a new beautiful one. It is unfortunate that someone is dying, but at this moment a new life is born. People disagree with their loved ones, or maybe in order to meet that one (s). If you do not let go of thoughts of a broken mirror, then believe that this is a New Happy Life, all bad things have been shattered. Buy a new beautiful mirror. Good luck to all!!!
Margot, http://www.woman.ru/psycho/medley6/thread/3829415/12/