Scrying Method (For Contacting the Living or Deceased)

Tools Needed: Mirror, black candle, white candle, lighter, incense suitable for intuition work. Where: Anywhere it is possible to place a mirror in front of you, though there should be enough room for the candles to stand behind the mirror if it is freestanding.

How: You can use a simple wall mirror, or a more elaborate hand or sitting mirror if you choose. I use two black candles as my only source of light, but you want to keep them from reflecting in the mirror, as it should be as close to pitch black as possible in the room. Rubbing the mirror face down with mugwart can aid your attempt, as it is used for improving psychic ability and astral travel. You may opt to use an incense as well, in which case frankincense is a good choice. Some practitioners also choose to eat and take a bath about an hour before scrying, as it does take a lot of energy. For your first time, I wouldn't try longer than about 15 minutes. The images won't come immediately, but trying too long can keep them from coming at all. It's important to remember that you need to make it clear who you are trying to contact, and it may help to have a personal article belonging to the person, or something like a piece of hair or a fingernail. A photograph can work too, if you lack something closer. As far as what to expect...you may find nothing happens, or you may run into some scary things. Constructing a circle is not uncommon for wiccans who scry, though it is a method I rarely use. Be aware that you are raising energy though, and that can attract all sorts of things to you. Most commonly these are small "visitors" who will leave of their own accord once you are done, but be aware this isn't always true. Depending upon who you are trying to contact, the image you see of them may be quite clear, or blurry. You may not see them at all, but become aware of their presence in the room with you. Go with what comes, if this happens. It is generally hard to stay in contact for more than a few minutes, and don't force it because it can skew your results. Pay attention to smells and sounds too, because they are often important factors. When you are finished, write down your results in your BoS or notebook, and keep track over successive workings. You may find a theme that runs through them, or note something you missed before.