Scrying is an old and relatively simple, albeit powerful, method of divination, and the one I personally use most often. At it’s core, Scrying is gazing into a darkened reflective surface, allowing yourself to slip into a trance-like state, and then interpreting the symbols and visions that come to you.
Scrying makes use of your clairsentient abilities, and can be used for a multitude of purposes; to foresee the future, to gain insight on a problem or situation in the present, for understanding of a past event, and can be used to contact spirit is and deities.
Scrying makes use of your clairsentient abilities, and can be used for a multitude of purposes; to foresee the future, to gain insight on a problem or situation in the present, for understanding of a past event, and can be used to contact spirit is and deities.
Many witches use dark mirrors or crystal balls to scry, some scry by staring into a fire, but my preferred method is to fill a bowl or saucer with water and add enough black ink until the water is pitch black. Dim the lights and arrange the bowl so that no light is directly reflected in it’s surface. Make sure you are relaxed and comfortable, and gently gaze into the water; don’t stare too hard or strain your eyes. Clear your mind and focus solely on your question or your reason for scrying. Steady your breathing, allow yourself to slip into a meditative state. You may begin to experience a ‘greying’ of the room and the world around you; as if the rest of the world fades away and all that is left is your scrying surface.
It is at this point that you may begin to start having visions or seeing symbols. You will not normally see anything directly in the water, but will rather feel a sudden sense of 'knowing’ in your mind. If you start experiencing this, try not to react to it, just let the visions flow over you. If you react or start trying to interpret the information straight away you run the risk of jerking yourself out of your trance state.
Once you have finished (you will feel when it is right to stop, although 15-20 minutes is usually a good time limit for beginners) write down everything you saw, heard, felt, smelled, tasted, thought, and experienced during your scrying session. Psychic knowledge comes by many different means, so it is important to record information that came to you by every sense. Record also any initial interpretations you have right now, what you think your visions mean.
Once you have finished (you will feel when it is right to stop, although 15-20 minutes is usually a good time limit for beginners) write down everything you saw, heard, felt, smelled, tasted, thought, and experienced during your scrying session. Psychic knowledge comes by many different means, so it is important to record information that came to you by every sense. Record also any initial interpretations you have right now, what you think your visions mean.
Now you should take a break and ground yourself. During and immediately following your scrying session you may feel lightheaded and elated, so it is important to bring yourself back down to earth. Perform a grounding exercise, have something to eat and drink, and do something mundane to steady your thoughts and take your mind completely off of scrying and divination. Once you are feeling back to normal, you can return to your record of your scrying session, and begin to more thoroughly interpret your findings with fresh eyes, and you may find that your subconscious has provided you with a fresh insight while you were away.
It is important, however, to remember that your first (and more than likely first several) scrying attempts will not be successful and that you mightn’t see or experience anything, especially if you have never before attempted any other form of divination either. But do not let this deter you. It is only with continued practice that you will gain proficiency in the skill.
*A note on interpretations: there are a good many resources that can ho you interpret symbols etc., but the best interpretations are the ones you come up with yourself. Symbols and visions meant for you can only truly and most accurately be interpreted by you. Trusting your intuition here will strengthen your psychic abilities immeasurably.
*DISCLAIMER: this is how I started as a beginner witch, not how everyone starts. A dozen different witches will give you a dozen different ways to begin. This is merely how I do things.
