Broken or Scratched Mirrors
In feng shui, mirrors are believed to reflect light and energy, and can dissipate negative energy when placed correctly. However, a cracked, broken, or scratched mirror has the opposite effect. A damaged mirror often creates distorted and bizarre reflections, bringing negative energy and attracting negative spirits, resulting in a gloomy atmosphere that can lead to restlessness, insomnia, or prolonged headaches.
Placing a broken mirror opposite the bed or altar will disrupt the energy flow, leading to conflicts and financial losses. An old, cloudy, or cracked mirror is even more harmful.

Outdated Calendars and Paintings
It is common for families to hang outdated calendars and faded or torn landscape paintings without realizing that these are stagnant sources of energy, symbolizing stagnation and a lack of vitality.
Old calendars represent dead time and symbolize eternal stagnation, leading to a dead end for the homeowner, with work and relationships suffering. Dark and negative paintings, such as harsh winters, storms, or desolate landscapes, bring a cold and sad atmosphere, affecting the family’s fortune.
It is advisable to discard old calendars and choose paintings with bright and positive colors, such as blooming flowers, light, sunrise, or picturesque rivers and mountains. Paintings of peonies, pine, chrysanthemums, and carps are considered auspicious.
Exposed Sharp Objects
Sharp knives and scissors are everyday objects with strong negative energy. Leaving them lying around, pointing outwards, or placing them opposite the main door, kitchen, or bed can lead to arguments and disharmony among family members. Standing knives or scissors upright in a jar “activates negative energy,” especially if the knives are pointing upwards.
It is recommended to keep sharp objects tucked away in drawers, with the blades facing downwards or lying horizontally. Do not hang knives or scissors on walls or near the entrance.

Stopped Clocks
Clocks represent the continuous flow of time and life. A broken or stopped clock indicates that the family’s progress has halted, negatively affecting their fate and making it difficult for things to go smoothly.
Damaged Dolls and Figurines
Some children’s dolls and figurines, especially those that are torn, missing limbs, or deformed, easily attract negative energy and should be discarded immediately. In folklore, objects resembling human forms that are not intact are considered “substitutes,” and their presence can create a gloomy atmosphere, causing nightmares, insomnia, and an unsettling feeling.
Children living in such an environment may also experience night terrors, frequent crying, and unexplained illnesses.
Therefore, it is essential to inspect your home for such items and discard them without hesitation.
3 Things in Your Home That Are Tilting and Foretelling Your Doom
“The following three household items, when askew or amiss, could spell trouble for homeowners. Superstition suggests that their misalignment may signify dwindling fortune, impending work-related issues, and potential financial losses. So, heed this warning and keep an eye on these items to maintain harmony and prosperity within your abode.”