Short answer: In Vastu, a mirror belongs on the north or east wall of a room, where it reflects light or a window. Avoid mirrors on the south and west walls, any mirror that shows the bed, and a mirror straight opposite the main door. A wardrobe mirror that faces the bed can simply be covered at night.
Why the wall matters more than the mirror
People usually ask me which mirror to buy. I ask which wall it will hang on. A mirror repeats whatever stands in front of it, and it makes the wall it hangs on feel lighter and deeper than it is. That is exactly what we want on the north and east sides of a room, which Vastu keeps open and bright. On the south and west, we want the opposite: solid, heavy and settled. A large mirror there pulls the room the wrong way. The logic behind each direction is in my guide to the 16 Vastu zones.
I also notice that the same mirror does not bother everyone in the house equally. A person whose chart has a restless Moon tends to feel a mirror across the bed far more than someone whose Moon sits calm.
Mirror placement, room by room
This is the short table I send clients after a call. Read it with a phone compass in hand, standing in the middle of each room.
| Room | Best wall for the mirror | Keep it away from |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance foyer | North or east side wall, at an angle to the door | The wall straight opposite the main door |
| Living room | North or east wall, reflecting a window or the seating | Reflecting a toilet door, shoes or clutter |
| Bedroom | North or east wall, outside the line of the bed | Any spot where you can see yourself lying in bed |
| Dining area | A wall where it reflects the table | Reflecting the stove or the sink |
| Bathroom | North or east wall, above the basin | Facing the WC or the bathroom door |
| Pooja corner | Better without one | Reflecting the idols or the lamp |
The two placements I ask people to change first
A mirror that shows the bed. When the bed appears in the glass, broken or light sleep is usually the first thing the family mentions. Move the mirror, or cover it once the lights go off. The dressing table is the usual culprit, so I have written about that piece of furniture separately in dressing table Vastu, and the rest of the room is covered in my bedroom Vastu guide.
A mirror facing the main door. A big mirror on the first wall you see as you walk in looks good in a show flat. In Vastu it sends straight back whatever comes through the door. Shift it to a side wall of the foyer, where it still widens the space but no longer faces the entrance. How I read the entrance itself is on the main door Vastu page.
Wardrobe mirrors in Bangalore flats
Most 2BHK and 3BHK flats here come with sliding wardrobes, and builders often fit a full-length mirror on one shutter. The wardrobe sits on the south or west wall of the bedroom, which suits the wardrobe, but it puts the mirror on the wrong side and very often right across from the bed. None of the fixes below needs a carpenter for more than an hour:
- Swap the mirror shutter for a plain one. Most sliding systems allow it.
- Fix the mirror on the inside of a hinged door, so it shows only when the door is open.
- Hang a light fabric panel or a roller blind over the glass and draw it at night.
- Use frosted film on the glass if nobody really uses that mirror.
Size, shape and condition
- Square and rectangular mirrors are the easiest to place well. Round ones are fine in a bathroom.
- Replace cracked, cloudy or wavy glass. A mirror that bends your face is not doing its job.
- Two mirrors facing each other make an endless tunnel of reflections. Put them on walls that meet at a corner instead.
- Hang it so the tallest person at home sees their whole head without bending.
- Wipe it often. A dusty mirror on the north wall defeats the reason it is there.
What a mirror cannot fix
Mirrors get sold as a cure for a missing corner or a toilet in an awkward zone. Sometimes I do use one, as a small support next to other changes. But a mirror does not move a kitchen, and it does not fill a cut in the plan. When the layout is the real problem, I say so plainly, and then we look at what can change without breaking a wall. My wider approach to a home is on Vastu for home.
Mirrors, sleep and the Moon in your chart
Moving a mirror is a small job. Knowing which bedroom to start with is where the chart helps. The Moon rules the mind and sleep in Jyotish, and in Vastu it is given the north-west. If your Moon is afflicted, or you are running a Moon antardasha, I would look first at mirrors in the north-west of your bedroom and at any glass that catches you in bed, before touching the rest of the house.
For mirrors alone, the ₹1,499 home Vastu call is plenty. If you have tried moving things and the room still does not feel settled, an Astro-Vastu reading of your chart and your rooms looks at both sides at once and tells you which change deserves your attention first.
Get your mirrors checked
Send me the floor plan with north marked and a photo of each room, and I will tell you which mirrors to keep, move or cover. Home Vastu is ₹1,499 for one floor or one flat, on a 45-minute call online or at my studio in Begur, with the written report in 48 hours. If you live in the city, read how my Vastu consultation in Bangalore works, or go ahead and book your session.
If the mirror sits near a cash box or a safe, read my locker direction guide before you move either of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a mirror on the south or west wall?
I avoid it for large mirrors. The south and west sides of a room should feel solid, and a big mirror makes them feel open. A small mirror on those walls, like a bathroom cabinet, rarely matters. If a large one is already fixed there, shift it to the north or east wall when you next repaint.
Is a mirror facing the main door bad in Vastu?
Yes, this is one of the placements I change first. A mirror directly opposite the entrance reflects back whatever walks in. Moving it to a side wall of the foyer keeps the brighter look without the problem.
Where should the bathroom mirror go as per Vastu?
Above the basin on the north or east wall works best. Make sure the mirror does not face the WC. In many flats the basin is fixed, so if the wall is wrong I keep the mirror small and spotless rather than ask for plumbing work.
Should mirrors be covered at night?
Only the ones that show the bed. A curtain, a blind or a cloth over a wardrobe mirror is enough. Mirrors in the hall, dining or bathroom can stay as they are.
Can a mirror be used as a Vastu remedy?
Sometimes, as a small support, for example to brighten a dark north wall or reflect a dining table. It does not replace a layout fix, and I would not spend money on special mirrors sold as remedies.