The concept of "bad omen" is familiar to most of us. Folk omens have rather deep roots and originate from ancient times. Prejudice and interpretation of signs still existed when mankind did not have a base of scientific knowledge. People always look for answers to emerging questions, sooner or later, but find them, albeit not always scientifically based. It is precisely these explanations of events that were not completely understood at that time that have passed a thousand-year history. Everyone knows that a black cat and a broken mirror do not bode well. Let's talk more about mirrors.
Given that the first mirror appeared five thousand years ago, it is not difficult to assume that it is from those times that various kinds of beliefs have been stretched related to a mysterious object that exactly repeats everything in front of it. Signs about mirrors have always played a role in people's lives, in principle, like the very appearance of this subject.
In ancient China, it was generally accepted that a broken mirror takes energy from a person who is looking at it. The Slavs had something similar, only in a more frightening interpretation. It is not recommended to show your display to babies who are less than a year old. There is a belief that the child becomes more timid and later speaks, and problems with teething are also quite possible. A dubious but popular belief.
Many people know that if someone died in the house, you need to hang up all the mirrors, as they can reflect the soul of a person who has passed away. This sign is connected with the excessive impressionability of ancient societies, because then nobody really understood how glass can show an exact copy of “our” world. It was believed that reflection is a looking glass, a different world, which can draw in the souls of living people. As a continuation of the direction about other worlds, it is worth recalling the signs of mirrors associated with an unplanned return home. A returner should look in the mirror before going out (show the tongue to reflection, spit over his shoulder three times, smile and another) in order to distract evil forces, "otherwise there will be no road."
In addition to the “negative energy” that a broken mirror carries, it is not recommended to consider its reflection during pregnancy and in the prenatal period. The belief is not too relevant these days, but it exists.
Signs about mirrors do not end there. It is forbidden for two friends to look at the same mirror at the same time. There is a belief that this, at a minimum, will lead to a serious quarrel. It is recommended to look at the same reflective surface at the same time if you think that the second observer is up to something unkind. The enemy's face should be distorted in the mirror. An unproven fact, but based on the limitations of its existence, omen has the right to relevance.
All mirrors in the house should be hung in such a way that the top of the beholder is not cut off, as this “cuts” the good energy. This is not surprising by the way! Squatting every morning in order to straighten the hair, few people like it, and even if it doesn’t “cut off” the energy, it’s definitely capable of spoiling the mood. If you damaged this irreplaceable piece of furniture, then the broken mirror should be carefully assembled without touching it with your hands and throw the fragments into running water (given in a stream or river), otherwise you should expect disaster for the whole seven years. If you broke a mirror, which had a large size, it is strictly forbidden to use even carefully cut fragments. During the repair, the doors of sliding wardrobes often suffer, parts of which can further serve as a compact decoration in the corridor or any other room. This is practical, but judging by the signs, such use attracts unhappiness and other misfortunes to the home and its owners.
Today, signs about mirrors do not play a big role in people's lives. With each generation, people's superstition is dulled more and more. Good or bad - it's hard to judge. Since beliefs are still known, it means that someone still needs and helps them. To panic if you broke a mirror is a rather personal matter and you should not argue with this.