DIVINATION
Magick Mirror
Needs:
· 50 shells of various sizes. Scallop shells are ideal for this project. You will use the small ones to fill in holes. · Clean sand · Household glue. Should be clear. · An 8 inch piece of thin wood · 1 round, 4 inch mirror · A ruler and a pencil · 1 Moist and 1 dry cotton cloth · A large piece of cardboard with a wrinkly surface · A piece of scotch tape · 1 blue candle and candle holder (used in the ritual to consecrate the magic mirror).
1. Assemble all the items on flat working surface. Sort the shells according to size. Hold your hands over the shells and say:
Spiraled treasures of the Sea, Awake the Psychic Eye in me.
2. Using the pencil and ruler, draw lines across the wood base, from "A" to "C", and from "B" to "D". This will allow you to accurately place the mirror onto the center of the base.
3. Allow at least a 1/2 hour for this next step - Place the mirror onto the center of the base, using the lines as a guide. Now take the pencil and draw a circle pattern on the base around the mirror. Visualize the placement of the shells accordingly. You may overlap the shells a bit onto the mirror itself. Remember to see the largest shells first, then fit in the smaller ones. Cover as much of the base as possible. If you don't like the pattern that you've created, begin again. This is the time to decide, not later when you're actually gluing on the shells.
4. Empower the mirror by holding your hands above it and saying softly:
Glow, Mirror, Shimmer with Power. Assist me in my Ritual.
5. Apply the household glue to the back of the mirror. Also apply glue to the center of the base. Place the mirror onto the center of the base. Place base and mirror firmly together. Allow to dry for at least a 1/2 hour.
6. Apply glue to the base around the mirror. (If glue smears on the mirror, remove it with a moistened piece of cloth). Spread glue evenly with a finger. Pour the sand onto the glue, ensuring an even coat. Allow to dry for at least 15 minutes.
7. Tip up one end of the base and tap gently on the reverse side. Some sand will slide off. If the base isn't completely covered with sand, re-glue those areas and pour on more sand. Let dry for 15 minutes.
8. Using the piece of cardboard as a plate, pour some glue out onto it. Using the tape as a holder, lift the shell, quickly dip its edges into the glue, and press it firmly onto the base according to your previously created pattern. Carefully detach the tape.
9. Repeat this entire process for each shell. Begin with the largest shells. It's best to also start with those shells that are close to the mirror, then work your way outward toward the edges of the base. Remove all glue smears immediately from the mirror with a moist cloth and dry. Don't be tempted to check if the glue has fastened the shells to the mirror. It's best not to touch them until the glue has had time to dry. If you find that you are losing the pattern that you've created, alter it as best as you can. Shells seem to grow or shrink when you're actually trying to glue them to fit the design.
10. Fill in any holes with leftover small shells. These can be difficult to accurately place, so use care. Allow the glue to dry for at least a 1/2 hour.
11. Gently touch each shell. If any are loose, re-glue and allow to dry for at least 15 minutes.
13. Charge the blue candle with Psychic Energy. Place it into the holder. Place holder onto the center of the mirror. Say these or similar words with your hands held, palms downward over the mirror:
Mirror Bright and Candle Lights Bring to me The Physic Sight.
Allow the candle to burn for 9, 18, 27, or 36 minutes. Snuff out the candle's flame and wrap the mirror in blue cloth when not in use.
To use, position the mirror so that it reflects the ceiling (this may be achieved by leaning it against a book). Turn off the lights. Empower a blue candle, light it, and place it behind the mirror (where it won't be reflected). Sit comfortably before the mirror, breathe deeply, and gaze into the mirror. Allow yourself to be psychic.
Flying Ointment
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening 3 tbsp. mugwort (powdered) 3 drops dragons blood oil
Preparation:
Melt the shortening over low heat. This will be your base. Add the mugwort and the dragons blood oil to the base. Visualize your intention while stirring. Steep for 9 minutes or until the herb is 'fried'. Strain into a glass jar. Allow the ointment to cool before use.
Note: The dragons blood oil will not only strengthen the spell, it will also make the ointment smell good. You can put this ointment over your body, but I would recommend that you just anoint the chakras.
Psychic awareness brew spell
Ingredients: enamel pot or potpourri simmer pot Sage Mugwort Eyebright Wormwood Frankincense Water
Boil the above herbs in a covered pot. When boining, stop the heat and inhale the vapors. DO NOT DRINK!!!
Use this before divination or visionary work.
Psychic Herb Jar
A herb jar to enhance your powers physically and mentally.
Fill one jar with the following: Cinnamon [for dream magick] Nutmeg [for good luck] Allspice [healing] Ginger [lunar magick] Basil [protection] Fennel seeds [spiritual healing] Garlic [spiritual purification] Marjaram [protection] Sage [spiritual purification] Cloves [protection] Mustard seed [protection]
Before you do any scrying-of any kind-inhale the scent deeply and shake the jar gently.
Dream Magick
Do you ever want to get an important message through to someone, but you just don't know how to do it? Here is what you do:
1. Determine precisely what it is you want them to hear, or perhaps feel. Write down your wish on a piece of paper in simple sentence form. 2. Make a dream pillow using a small square of fabric and a little batting. Throw in a pinch of lavender and rosemary. Put in the piece of paper last, then sew up the end. 3. Put the dream pillow on your altar. Do an altar devotion to center yourself, then create sacred space. 4. Center yourself, then hold your hands over the dream pillow and say the following: Estemed Parents, Gods Divine, I stand before your sacred shrine. This person won't listen or hear My words escape a deafened ear. Estemed Parents, Gods Divine, Send a dream, awaken the mind. Through his/her vision he/she might live The passion he/she so freely give. Estemed Patents, Gods Divine Send them your enchanted design Clear out the cobwebs, tear down walls Carry my message through spirit calls.
To Gain Prophecies
BEST TIME: Waxing Moon
Fill the cauldron half-full of water and place it on a table where you can see comfortably into it while seated.
Light 2 purple candles and a good divination incense; a combination of mugwort and wormwood work well. Arrange the candles so their light does not shine into the water in your eyes. Focus your attention on the bottom of the cauldron, your hands placed lightly on either side. Breathe gently into the water and say:
Cauldron, reveal to me that which I seek Great Mother & Father, open my inner eye that I may truly see.
Empty your mind as much as possible; remain relaxed while looking deep into the cauldron waters. The answer may come in images in the water, picture in your mind and strong bursts of "knowing".
Prophecy
BEST TIME: Full Moon
Fill the cauldron half-full of fresh water. Stir the cauldron gently three times with your fingers. With a lighted candle, slowly drip spots of wax into the swirling water.
The Prophecy is read by interpreting the images seen in the wax, much like reading tea leaves. Boats, clouds and horses usually signify journeys or movement. The Sun, Moon and stars indicate spiritual growth and/or life's successes. Develop your own interpretations for the images.
Another Fire Divination
Once the fire has died to a glowing reddish-white mass of coals, stare into its heart. If you wish, throw some Fire of Azrael incense onto the coals (equal parts cedar, juniper & sandalwood). This will flare up & burn, but will quickly die down.
With the scented smoke rising from the divination incense scry in the coals. See what shapes the charred wood seem to form, & determine their meaning through the language of symbolism.
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