| Scrying is the art of 'seeing' or 'gazing' using a | | | | Images can range from the commonplace events, |
| medium on which to focus. It is commonly practised | | | | places, objects to the highly supernatural. These |
| by mediums, witches and seers in many cultures and | | | | images 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, stones | | | | imperfections or structures in the media itself. Subtle |
| etc. No medium is better or worse as the practice is | | | | imperfections such as bubbles in crystal for instance, |
| open to the individual scryers interpretation and | | | | ripples in water or movement or shapes in candle |
| preference. Whatever works for the seer is | | | | flame or smoke can suggest images to the scryer. |
| acceptable. | | | | Scrying is commonly practised in wicca witchcraft and |
| Scrying is a form of divination, parapsychology or | | | | is a potent force alongside spells and ritual worship. It |
| fortune telling. It involves a deep level of | | | | is said that an witch who is very experienced in |
| concentration using the medium of choice. This | | | | scrying can practice her art using a polished finger nail, |
| medium acts to clear the mind in a somewhat similar | | | | such is the depth of her ability. Others less able may |
| nature to a chant or mantra. The scryer may even | | | | be inclined to use a crystal ball or scrying bowl |
| enter a self induced trance and at that level of focus | | | | designed for the purpose and decorated with wicca |
| will have freedom of mind to interpret what is being | | | | symbols. This would be filled with plain or inky black |
| seen. There can be a spoken search and | | | | water. |
| commentary of the process which itself can deepen | | | | Whichever method you may choose for scrying, it |
| the scrying to a profound level. Spoken scryers can | | | | should prove to be a valuable and positive experience |
| hear their voice as a separate entity, originating from | | | | for you. It comes easier to some than others, but as |
| elsewhere. Although all the senses are present it can | | | | with 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. |