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How Do "Chinese Magic Mirrors" Work?
A magic mirror is a traditional Chinese device with a mysterious history.
In ancient China, people believed that holding a magic mirror up to the moon would make you thin.
Today, these mirrors are used as decorative items in Chinese households.
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These mirrors project beams of light to manipulate objects.
They are also used for divination, meditation and healing. Chinese magic mirrors are referred to as Tao Lee, which means To the Moon.
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The origin of this name is unknown; some believe that it refers to the lunar goddess. The idea behind using a moon-shaped mirror to repulse evil is derived from ancient China.
Back when people lived in fear of supernatural creatures, they used magic mirrors to ward them off. They believed that shining a beam of light towards the moon would drive off any looming evil spirits.
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In addition, mirrors could be used for spiritual or psychological enhancement as well as for therapeutic purposes.
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Chinese people believed holding up a moon-shaped mirror at night would keep bad dreams at bay and help you sleep soundly.
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As well, they thought this would also enhance their physical appearance. Interestingly enough, ancient Chinese believed that holding a magic mirror up to the moon would make you thin.
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Apparently, you could achieve this effect by making your subject appear lean and vibrant.
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They also believed that looking into a magic mirror at night would give them good dreams and make them look beautiful.
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Given these effects, it’s not surprising that mirrors were commonly found in old temples and churches across Europe and America during the European art nouveau movement of the 19th century.
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These special mirrors have numerous applications— they can be used for divination and fortune telling, meditation, healing and more.
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A magic mirror can also be used to perform tricks such as making things appear or disappear before your eyes.
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Furthermore, you can use a magic mirror to find lost objects or predict future events.
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There are even stories about how ancient Chinese people used their moon-shaped mirrors as wall hangings so they could hang scrolls while performing rituals.
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However, there is little historical evidence backing these claims aside from various folktales passed down from one generation to the next.
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Given the above facts— along with the lore suggesting that looking into a moon-shaped mirror will make you thin — it’s no wonder why many people believe in the magical properties of this shape.
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Apart from its cosmetic uses, these special mirrors have many uses for everyday people.
As such, it’s no wonder why so many households have at least one moon-shaped mirror hanging up somewhere within their interior design.