today, such mirrors can sometimes be found in antique shops and at specialised auctions. For the collector, they are beautiful objects with elaborate and fi nely worked relief patterns on one side and a shiny surface on the other side. Old mirrors usually had to be re-polished to regain their refl ective surface. It is believed that all old Chinese mirrors have
magical powers especially when made of metal (usually brass) and care is taken to ensure the shiny refl ective surface does not get dull or lose its shine. Meanwhile, from Tibet come smaller golden mirrors
that are reportedly as potent as the Chinese mirrors, especially mirrors that had powerful mantras engraved on its image side. Buddhas and other auspicious objects were usually engraved onto one side of the mirror, which would then be consecrated to be kept precious and empowered. It is in Katmandu that I came across some amazingly
old mirrors made of brass and with images of Buddhas and empowering mantras on one side, and a dull shiny surface on the other side... these together with the images of the Tang and Han mirrors which had made their way to me during my Hong Kong days, where I used them with so much success - these have inspired me to design and make my own collection of brass mirrors as part of my feng shui collection of cosmic magic mirrors. I have since discovered that
the
Tibetans and the Chinese shamanistic traditions make use of the mirror extensively, both to protect as well as to symbolically swipe away all obstacles to success. Different kinds of
mirrors can be created for different purposes.
Mirrors can clear obstacles to success; attract good relationships; help one fi nd something lost; actualize wishes; attract
opportunities; actualize a helpful patron and bring all kinds of good fortune to oneself. Mirrors can be carried on the body as protective talismans or they can be displayed in special places in the home to enhance protective energies and to keep local spirits subdued. Sacred mirrors can also be used in magic diagram rituals to perform actualisation of cosmic magic, mainly to actualise an outcome or to heal someone. Special kinds of mirrors can also be used to ward off the evil eff ects of black magic and the bad intentions of competitors, easily overcoming the evil eye of others. Used in conjunction with empowering mantras and meditations mirrors become powerful talismans that can be kept for life. Diff erent mirrors are more potent during certain
years and depending on how one wants to use the mirror, diff erent ones can be carried in one’s handbag and empowered. T e potency of mirrors depends on the
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shiny surface and also on how well the mirror has been empowered by the sun and the moon. Carry the mirror with you at all times. Women can use it to put on their lipstick. But it is also a good idea to use the mirror to swipe
the air a few times prior to setting out of the home, or when you travel or when going to attend an important meeting. T is clears all confl ict energy making your day a lot more pleasant and very agreeable indeed. Over the past three years I have created a few special purpose mirrors. Some are meant to be used as one’s personal mirror, in which case empower it solely for your own use. Keep these mirrors carefully and never leave home without at least one mirror in your handbag or pocket. Get to know the diff erent mirrors well. T ey are all LIMITED EDITON as they are made in specifi c quantities only; between 300 to 500 pieces each, and after they are sold out, we do not repeat them. Many of our older mirrors are no longer available. The design and
images on the mirrors are drawn according to patterns and images of old mirrors, but now modernised to look contemporary. Some of the mirrors come with powerful mantras... Our latest is the
TARA Goddess mirror which features the image of Tara on one side and TARA’s mantra on the other.
T is mirror invokes the help of Mother Tara and the 21 Tara’s. We have made 300 of each of the two designs.
(usually brass) and care is taken to ensure the shiny refl ective surface does not get dull or lose its shine.
magical powers especially when made of metal
It is believed that all old Chinese mirrors have
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