Scrying is an ancient practice of gazing into a reflective surface as a form of divination. The most classic examples of this are with the crystal ball and magick mirror. A black mirror or “magick mirror” is a powerful tool for divination, allowing the diviner to see into the past, present, and future; possibly even into other realms and dimensions. The act of scrying opens the minds eye to hidden knowledge and clairvoyance.
Below I will detail information regarding the use and care for your scrying mirror.
✨Some general rules that have arisen over time include; covering your scrying mirror when not using it, always keeping the surface clean of dust and smudges, and never allowing anyone to look into your mirror.
✨The best times to use your scrying mirror are at night, during and full or new moon. However, you can still have good results on any given day.
✨When preparing for your scrying ritual it is advised to place your mirror on an altar cloth on top of a table so that you may sit in front of it.
✨Extinguish all light in the room, then light two candles on either side of the mirror, but out of view so that nothing is reflecting in the mirror. It should appear as a window or darkened tunnel.
✨Before beginning your scrying ritual always create a sacred space. Cast a circle and invite your guides to protect you, this is very important as to keep a clean and safe environment to prevent any misleading information or messages from coming through.
✨Keep a written record of your experiences each time you use your scrying mirror.
Now, scrying is a work in progress, always developing your clairvoyant abilities. Below I will offer an excerpt from a source that details the beginning experience of using a scrying mirror, it’s simply put and insightful.
“First, clearly decide what you seek or are trying to accomplish in the working and prepare appropriately. Then prepare the work area carefully as suggested previously.
Once you are ready, close your eyes and begin to relax; feel every part of your body releasing, relieved of all tension. Visualize your circle of protection and know you are safe and in control of all that happens within it. Begin to breath rhythmically and fully; try a count of four in, hold four, release four, four in, hold four, release four and so on. Feel yourself entering a light trance surrounded by sacred space, removed from time and the material world. Silently call your guides or guardians of the work, invoking the Goddess or calling angelic presences, spirit guides, watchtowers, astral guardians or whatever you prefer. Reaffirm your desire and the purpose of the work.
Now open your physical eyes and gaze into the mirror; remain relaxed and do not hesitate to blink when necessary. Relax the focus of your eyes but remain alert. After a while, the surface of the mirror will begin to change and fade; a dark mist will appear.
Your inner eyes will now open, and the journey into the mirror begins. Remember that the inner eye sees inside the mind, through the magical imagination. Most people when scrying do not see the images appear with the physical eyes on the mirror's surface but see within the mirror and in the mind's eye. The mirror acts as a focal point, a gateway within.
When you have completed your journey or work you set out to do, begin the return to your body and ordinary senses. Breath fully and deeply, and remain still until you feel you have completely returned. Now close your eyes and remember all you saw and felt during the scrying or journey. Review your entire experience mentally.” -Natures Energies Health.
✨Scrying improves over time with practice and exercise. You might be thinking exercise? Yes, exercising your minds eye, your visual imagination. To do this, simply sit in front of your scrying mirror and visualize objects on its surface, such as a purple triangle, or an apple. The more detailed you can see this object the better, hold the image with your eyes open and see how powerful your imagination can become. Practice this method for twenty minutes every day for best results.
✨Lastly it is important to charge your scrying mirror. You can accomplish this by envisioning white light emitting from your dominant hand, flowing into the mirror. Once you feel the mirror is full, you have completed charging it.