Mirrors are not just pieces of glass with a silver backing. They hold secrets, capture emotions, and reflect not only our appearance but something much deeper...

Perhaps even something that does not belong to our world.

Since ancient times, mirrors have been regarded as portals to the otherworld. They can absorb energy and remember not just images, but also emotions, intentions, and fears. Thus, while during the day a mirror reflects only your face, at night, when the delicate boundaries of reality blur, you might see something more... or someone else.

When a mirror becomes a door to another world

Mystics and supernatural researchers assert that a mirror does not merely reflect light but also subtle energies. Consider what happens if, at night when the forces of darkness are particularly active, you hold your gaze in the mirror? There is a theory that during the dark hours, mirrors become passages through which entities from other realms can enter. You may not see them, but they can watch you.

Slavic beliefs warned that at night, a mirror is a gateway through which one might inadvertently release those who have long departed this world. In the dim reflection, one can notice movements that shouldn't be there or see something other than the familiar visage.

Now, imagine this: you are looking into the mirror, the room behind you is empty... but suddenly, a silhouette appears in the reflection. You turn around — there is no one. Back to the mirror — and it’s still there. The sensation of goosebumps becomes unbearable. Is this merely a coincidence or a ghostly reminder that you shouldn't have looked into the mirror at night?

The danger of candles and shadows

Ancient divinations often employed mirrors and candles, but not everyone dared to participate in such rituals. It was believed that the flame of a candle attracts entities from another world, and the mirror retains their presence. Sometimes, traces of their existence would linger in the mirror, manifesting later when a person looked into the reflection again.

Particularly chilling are the accounts of those who attempted to glimpse the future in the mirror by candlelight. Many claimed to have seen something horrifying: ominous shadows, unfamiliar faces, frightening silhouettes appearing behind them. Such encounters never ended well.

How to protect yourself from the mirror's threat

If the thought of the sinister power of mirrors troubles you, here are some simple precautions:

  • Avoid looking into a mirror in complete darkness or dim lighting. This is when the delicate boundaries between worlds become particularly fragile.
  • Steer clear of mirrors opposite your bed. Sleep is a vulnerable state, and a reflection can negatively impact you.
  • Regularly cleanse the mirror. Use saltwater to rid it of accumulated energy.
  • Never keep broken or old mirrors. They may harbor negativity from the past.

It is said that a mirror is not just a reflection but a glimpse into infinity. But what if someone is watching you back in that infinity?