Post by Goth on Aug 25, 2005 12:49:41 GMT 1
Scrying is often considered the most difficult method of divination for several reasons. Scrying demands that you have a working knowledge of your subconscious's symbolism and the ability to interpret those symbols reliably. Though most methods of divination lead you to look outside of yourself, scrying requires that you look within yourself to find the answers you are seeking.
There are almost as many methods of scrying as there are scryers. Some of the most famous scryers throughout history used complex methods to awaken their psychic abilities. However, the complexities are not required to get reliable results -- the only requirements are dedication, patience, and some psychic ability. If you have not had any indication of psychic abilities, do not despair. You simply might not have discovered them as yet. Scrying can awaken them if they are present.
However, if you are convinced that you have no psychic abilities whatsoever, scrying is probably not the method you should use for divination. Above all, scrying requires patience. At the beginning, visions will come sporadically and they will be very vague. Only practice and time well spent will enhance your abilities and enable you to rely on your talents.
Mirror scrying is an evolved form of water scrying. When it became possible to build mirrors they were regarded as being like water that was fixed into one place.
The early mirrors were made of polished copper, brass, marcasite, tin foil or mercury behind glass, polished silver and obsidian. All types of mirrors may be used for scrying and the size is not important.
Because mirrors are linked to the moon mirrors should be backed with silver. Try and use a round or oval mirror instead of a square mirror.
For the frame try and use a mirror that has a silver frame. Old mirrors also seem to work better than new mirrors.
Most seers prefer to use a black mirror. Because this is difficult to buy you may have to make one.
Simply buy a picture frame, take out the glass and paint it black. You may have to give it a few coats of paint though. When you put it back in the frame make sure the glass part is to the front.
The use of black mirrors may be traced back over the centuries. John Dee used a black mirror of obsidian.
When using the black mirror for scrying you do not want to see your reflection. The best is to leave the mirror on a table and look at it from an angle.
Look into the depths of the mirror as though you were looking into a bowl of water. At first it may appear gray than colors will come and go.
With time and practice you will be able to see scried images like still photographs or moving film images. The visions may even exist outside the mirror and surround the scryer on all sides.
Scrying can be defined as the mantic art of gazing into or upon a crystal or dark mirror, allowing the physical eyes to relax, thus letting the inner psychic eyes begin to open and receive desired visions or information. The use of the black mirror is one of the best methods of achieving the state of mind required for entering trance and for scrying work. It not only acts as a focal point for visualization but can become a doorway into the astral plane.
The traditional crystal ball is also a wonderful tool, but it is more difficult to scry with and is extremely expensive. The mirror is a more efficient way to begin to learn to scry and journey in other realms. However, all techniques in this article may be used with a crystal ball as well as the black scrying mirror.
Always keep the surface very clean using alcohol and a soft cloth. Never use it for anything but its intended magickal purpose. Do not let others look into its surface, except in ritual context. Keep it stored in a silk bag when not in use, and keep the working area clean and free from any disturbance.
Generally, scry using the mirror at night, preferably during the full or new moon, depending on the operation. The mirror can be used at any time, but tends to work better at these points. When indoors, light two votive candles, one on each side of the mirror.
Ref: www.homestead.com/crystalforest1/howtoscry.html
www.jaguarmoon.org/public/Scry/Scry.html
There are almost as many methods of scrying as there are scryers. Some of the most famous scryers throughout history used complex methods to awaken their psychic abilities. However, the complexities are not required to get reliable results -- the only requirements are dedication, patience, and some psychic ability. If you have not had any indication of psychic abilities, do not despair. You simply might not have discovered them as yet. Scrying can awaken them if they are present.
However, if you are convinced that you have no psychic abilities whatsoever, scrying is probably not the method you should use for divination. Above all, scrying requires patience. At the beginning, visions will come sporadically and they will be very vague. Only practice and time well spent will enhance your abilities and enable you to rely on your talents.
Mirror scrying is an evolved form of water scrying. When it became possible to build mirrors they were regarded as being like water that was fixed into one place.
The early mirrors were made of polished copper, brass, marcasite, tin foil or mercury behind glass, polished silver and obsidian. All types of mirrors may be used for scrying and the size is not important.
Because mirrors are linked to the moon mirrors should be backed with silver. Try and use a round or oval mirror instead of a square mirror.
For the frame try and use a mirror that has a silver frame. Old mirrors also seem to work better than new mirrors.
Most seers prefer to use a black mirror. Because this is difficult to buy you may have to make one.
Simply buy a picture frame, take out the glass and paint it black. You may have to give it a few coats of paint though. When you put it back in the frame make sure the glass part is to the front.
The use of black mirrors may be traced back over the centuries. John Dee used a black mirror of obsidian.
When using the black mirror for scrying you do not want to see your reflection. The best is to leave the mirror on a table and look at it from an angle.
Look into the depths of the mirror as though you were looking into a bowl of water. At first it may appear gray than colors will come and go.
With time and practice you will be able to see scried images like still photographs or moving film images. The visions may even exist outside the mirror and surround the scryer on all sides.
Scrying can be defined as the mantic art of gazing into or upon a crystal or dark mirror, allowing the physical eyes to relax, thus letting the inner psychic eyes begin to open and receive desired visions or information. The use of the black mirror is one of the best methods of achieving the state of mind required for entering trance and for scrying work. It not only acts as a focal point for visualization but can become a doorway into the astral plane.
The traditional crystal ball is also a wonderful tool, but it is more difficult to scry with and is extremely expensive. The mirror is a more efficient way to begin to learn to scry and journey in other realms. However, all techniques in this article may be used with a crystal ball as well as the black scrying mirror.
Always keep the surface very clean using alcohol and a soft cloth. Never use it for anything but its intended magickal purpose. Do not let others look into its surface, except in ritual context. Keep it stored in a silk bag when not in use, and keep the working area clean and free from any disturbance.
Generally, scry using the mirror at night, preferably during the full or new moon, depending on the operation. The mirror can be used at any time, but tends to work better at these points. When indoors, light two votive candles, one on each side of the mirror.
Ref: www.homestead.com/crystalforest1/howtoscry.html
www.jaguarmoon.org/public/Scry/Scry.html
