The Ancient Art of Scrying

Scrying is the art of 'seeing' or 'gazing' using aImages can range from the commonplace events,
medium on which to focus. It is commonly practisedplaces, objects to the highly supernatural. These
by mediums, witches and seers in many cultures andimages are believed by the scryer to come from the
beliefs and is an age old art pre-dating Christianity.gods, spirits, demons or the supernatural.
The process of scrying is an extremely personal one.The medium used can suggest the outcome in that
Some prefer to use water, known as hydromancy,the scryer is seeing images which are linked to
some use crystal balls, mirrors, fire, smoke, stonesimperfections or structures in the media itself. Subtle
etc. No medium is better or worse as the practice isimperfections such as bubbles in crystal for instance,
open to the individual scryers interpretation andripples in water or movement or shapes in candle
preference. Whatever works for the seer isflame or smoke can suggest images to the scryer.
acceptable.Scrying is commonly practised in wicca witchcraft and
Scrying is a form of divination, parapsychology oris a potent force alongside spells and ritual worship. It
fortune telling. It involves a deep level ofis said that an witch who is very experienced in
concentration using the medium of choice. Thisscrying can practice her art using a polished finger nail,
medium acts to clear the mind in a somewhat similarsuch is the depth of her ability. Others less able may
nature to a chant or mantra. The scryer may evenbe inclined to use a crystal ball or scrying bowl
enter a self induced trance and at that level of focusdesigned for the purpose and decorated with wicca
will have freedom of mind to interpret what is beingsymbols. This would be filled with plain or inky black
seen. There can be a spoken search andwater.
commentary of the process which itself can deepenWhichever method you may choose for scrying, it
the scrying to a profound level. Spoken scryers canshould prove to be a valuable and positive experience
hear their voice as a separate entity, originating fromfor you. It comes easier to some than others, but as
elsewhere. Although all the senses are present it canwith most skills you may learn in life, continual
seem as though there is a disassociation of the body.practice is the key to your success.