Scrying Mirror

by Ajna DreamsAwake

This is a simple and inexpensive project that the entire family can participate in. Children are natural scryers and this is a wonderful opportunity to create their very own Magick Mirror. This is also a great way for adults to connect with their inner child in a creative and intuitive manner.

How to create a magickal scrying mirror

Items needed

- oval picture frame (available at most dollar stores)

- equal parts vinegar and water solution to clean the glass

- newspapers

- high-gloss black paint

- paint brush

- turpentine and rags to clean brushes

Optional

You may want to decorate the frame in a way that is meaningful to you. Use a glue gun to add stones, beads, feathers to the frame or you can paint magickal symbols on it.

 

During the New Moon, gather your supplies either outside or in a well-ventilated area. Cast your circle and call on Goddesses of Divination to guide you.  Hathor, Oshun, Isis, Aine and Asherah are all wonderful Goddesses to call on. Parents should supervise children during this part of the project.

 

Spread newspapers around your work area

Remove the glass from the frame

Clean the glass with the vinegar/water solution and dry with newspaper

Place it in the centre of the newspapers

Clear your mind and pick up the black paint

Paint one side of the glass from top to bottom in even strokes

As you paint, visualize, whisper or say aloud your intent for this magickal tool

Only paint one side of the glass

Allow to dry completely before applying the next coat (drying times may vary)

Apply several coats of paint, ensuring the entire surface of the glass is coated (one side only)

When the paint has dried completely, return the glass to the frame

Ensure the glass side is facing out

Charge your mirror during the Full Moon and begin scrying.

 

How to use your scrying mirror

In a darkened room, light one small candle and place behind the mirror. Hold the mirror in your hands or use a stand. Meditate on a question or chant softly until your mind is focussed. Call upon Goddesses of Divination to assist you.

Cast doubt from your mind, expect to see images and it will happen.

Gaze into the blackness of the mirror rather than focussing on the glass surface.

Do not blink the eyes more than is necessary. Too much blinking breaks concentration, staring too hard can cause eye strain.

Do not let your gaze wander from the mirror. If you are experiencing some difficulty, try to visualize the blackness as infinite space and project your gaze several feet into the blackness.

It may take some practice to achieve results but it is worth the effort. Limit your scrying time to 15 minutes until you get results.  Scrying is a valuable tool to connect with the inner workings of the sub-conscious.

 

Happy Scrying!!!!

 

For more fascinating articles on Scrying and Magick Mirrors, check out the current issue of

Circle Magazine (Issue # 101, Summer 2008)

 

Ajna DreamsAwake is an Initiate of The Sacred Three Goddess school. She lives on a mountain in beautiful British Columbia with her husband, cats,  ferrets and other varied critters of nature. Ajna works with vibrational medicine and toning to Heal the Earth's Children. She is an eclectic Pagan, rediscovering Her Visionary Goddess Gifts.