Scrying

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Scrying is the ancient act of divination for the purpose of clairvoyance. It is usually achieved by concentrating on or staring at an object having a shiny surface until a vision appears. Magicians and witches have practiced scrying throughout the ages. The typical stereotype of a person scrying is a Gypsy fortune teller looking into her crystal ball.

Scrying comes from the English word "descry" which means "to make out dimly" or "to reveal." There have been and are many purposes for the activity; to see into the future, to find lost objects or persons, and track criminals, among others. In the Middle Ages a wise woman or a wise man, perhaps also called a witch, with a natural gift of second sight was called upon for scrying purposes.

Although the object used for scrying usually has a shiny surface, innumerable objects have been used for the practice over the centuries. The Egyptians used ink, blood and other dark liquids. The Romans used shiny objects and stones. Water has been used for gazing into. Mirrors are often used.

There is an example of the interior of a cauldron being painted black, then filled with water at night, a silver coin was dropped into the water so to reflect moonlight. Such means have been employed to see visions and read mystical signs.

Many witches scry in a magic circle to prevent outside influences from distorting their visions. Also, this is why most scrying is done at night in order to receive better psychic vibrations. As a general rule most diviners work at night in order to avoid the excessive psychic vibrations that are generated in the day due to the confusion of everyday living. The methods of scrying differ but after a period of concentration on the speculum visions, mental images, or impressions appear. Frequently the visions are symbolic and the scryer must be trained and skillful in interpreting their meanings. A.G.H.

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   A simple relaxation exercise

Sit in a candle lit room with your tool before you. Close your eyes and concentrate upon your breathing. If you are capable of visualizing, picture yourself surrounded by white light.

Slowly allow your breathing to slow, each time you breathe in feel energy flowing into you =- each time you breathe out feel all your tension and worries flow away. AS you do this you will feel yourself relax and your breathing will slow.

When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and look upon the reflective surface. turn or move the item until you have as few reflections as possible then allow your eyes to tune out - look through the item not at it!

Try not to stare or push things too much - allow things to happen slowly and be prepare to try a few times before you get results. Even if you receive no images you will have relaxed yourself tremendously.

 

by Ellie