The mirror is a mysterious and mysterious item. With it you can call on spirits, see the future, it connects our world with otherworldly light. Our ancestors were wary of polished surfaces that could instantly change a person, because our reflection in the mirror does the opposite.
So is it worth it to give? Perhaps it is better to do something more traditional?
Why a mirror is not the best gift: signs
Ancient signs very negatively relate to such gifts. And there are several reasons for this:
- Since ancient times, mirrors have been used for magical rites. For the most part, they were considered a symbol of witchcraft and brutally punished by any church and surrounding people. Making such a present, the donor involuntarily considers the recipient to be connected with the enemy of the human race.
- Mirrors, like sponges, absorb the emotions and relationships of everyone who looks at them. It is very difficult to get a “clean” mirror - after all, someone looked at it while doing it, checking the quality, packing, unpacking, putting it on a window, walking by. And all the accumulated negativity will fall into a new house, where it can provoke unclear quarrels and quarrels over trifles.
- Some believe that the mirror surface is the line between our world and the world of the gone forever. That is why in the house with the deceased they hang the entire table with a thick cloth. It is assumed that such protection will not allow the deceased to return back. Of course, buying a similar item in the store, you are unlikely to bring someone else's spirit along with a gift, this sign is more relevant to ancient items.
- There is a more prosaic reason. A mirror, like fragile dishes, can easily break. Firstly, this is a bad sign in itself, and secondly, the recipient will be uncomfortable. This is especially true for large objects that hang in a conspicuous place, and their loss will be noticeable immediately.
In addition, you can simply not guess with the desires of future owners.
Attention!If there is an irresistible desire to give a mirror, it is better to give money to buy it or pay for the purchased goods in the store.
In no case should you give such an item to a wedding. Also, one should not present a reflective plate with cracks, chips, a curved surface reflecting distorted objects.
Is there a danger to the donor?
It turns out yes. If a fragile object breaks, the trouble will come to both sides - to the one who accepted the gift and to the one who presented it.
What to do if you have presented a mirror?
In the event that a gift was presented by close relatives or good friends, most likely nothing terrible will happen. However, if the present was brought by a person with whom relations have not developed, it is better to refuse such a gift right away or later. It can be buried in the ground with the reflective side down or drown in water (this method is fraught with troubles for others, they can just get hurt about it).
Important! In any case, it’s best to buy a mirror for a “patch”.
If there is no way to refuse such a gift, you should clear it. There are several simple ways to do this ritual:
- hold a lit candle over it;
- rinse it with plenty of running water;
- hide for a few days;
- sprinkle with salt and leave for three days, salt after the cleansing procedure should be discarded.
Do not look long in the mirror, but if you look, then do it better in a good mood. And do not scold yourself in front of this smooth surface.
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