SCRYING MIRRORS
‘Scrying’ is looking in a mirror or other reflective surface with the intention of detecting significant messages or visions for personal guidance or prophecy, or even to obtain inspiration. An ancient practice, the word ‘scry’ originates from the word ‘descry’, meaning ‘to catch sight of’.
Scrying can also be used as a technique for meditation and altering consciousness. By staring into a dark mirror and focussing a little beyond the surface, you may slip into an intuitive state where visions are possible.
Since dirt may cause distraction you will need to keep your mirror shiny and bright. Use it only for scrying. Let no-one else use your mirror.
Two Methods of Scrying
Method 1: In a well-darkened room, light one candle or use only moonlight. Make sure you are sitting comfortably as you may be sitting for some time. Place the mirror so that no reflections, including your own, can be seen on it. Now close your eyes and take a while to clear your mind. Then open your eyes and gaze into the glass. Feel comfortable, breathe steadily, blink as normal and keep your eyes focused but relaxed. Don’t rush this part, take your time.
After a while, the mirror’s darkness will become more of a dark or grey mist. Then you may find you are seeing or become aware of colours forming shapes, symbols or pictures. Don’t worry if you don’t see them at first, just imagine them. Begin with clear geometric shapes in bright, primary colours. Focus on each shape for about a minute before moving onto the next one. Aim to keep your mind clear of conscious thoughts while at the same time remain aware of anything that might enter your mind.
Immediately at the end of your session write down all that you experienced, even if it did not seem relevant to anything at that time.
Method 2: again, set up comfortably in a well-darkened room. Place one candle directly in front of the mirror. You are going to look at your face close up so you must be able to see a clear reflection of it, lit by candle light.
Stare at your face in the mirror for at least ten to fifteen minutes. After a while your face will begin to alter, becoming distorted or even change into someone else’s. Is this what you looked like in other lifetimes? Or is it the face of spirits who are co-located with you at this time? If you wish, speak clearly to these beings and encourage them to show themselves to you.
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