A Process for the Scrying Mirror or "Show-Stone*NOTE: This process is adapted and derived initially from “Mastering Witchcraft”, pages 83-84, from the section, “The Conjuring of Vassago”. I adapted this process after doing some personal research into methods of “scrying”, as I was unable to find any relatively simple and straightforward process for doing so. As we within ICS do not ourselves work with or deal with conjuring entities or “demons”, I used the basics of the ritual as a template for developing my own scrying-process, removing any references to the invoking of Vassago itself, and modifying the ritual for simplicity. The exact process for the creation of a show-stone or scrying-mirror, also known as a “speculum” can be found in “Mastering Witchcraft”, page 77. This is a basic method for focus and use of the show-stone, or scrying-mirror, in Divination practices. One ideally should begin this process by first performing a relaxation-meditation to clear ones’ mind, followed by a ritual cleansing of their working-space and magickally “centering” themselves. I find that the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram is ideal for that purpose. It is also ideal to utilize the “Square of Mercury” ritual prior to use of this and for any Divination practice, found on page 64-66 of “Mastering Witchcraft’. The Process1. Prepare your thurible or censer with a “Mercurial” incense. 2. Have your Show-Stone placed upon your altar pentacle. 3. Seat yourself comfortably before your Altar, and gently and without strain, fix your gaze upon the surface of your show-stone. Take slow, meditative deep breaths through the entire process. 4. At the same time, With All of the Force of Your Imagination, visualize Blue Fire and radiance playing around the show-stone, and audibly state your question or the nature of your Divination. (*NOTE: You may beforehand write down your inquiry upon a piece of parchment, and place it beneath the base of your show-stone.) 5. As you focus and gaze upon the surface, it will appear to fade away, your gaze will appear to shift out of focus, then spring back again. This effect will continue for a while, due to the shifting perspectives. You may also notice a constrictive sensation around your forehead and between your eyes. Do Not shift your focus from the surface, even if images seem to form at the side of your gaze. 6. Once you have completed the ritual, write down any and all images and impressions in your magickal journal. Presented by Lord Grendel Follow Inner Circle Sanctuary on Facebook & Instagram. If you are interested in learning more about us, please don't hesitate to Contact Us. If you are interested in joining our classes, please start with our questionnaire here. Want to see how we do things? Try out a sample test: Follow this link to a Google Doc: https://forms.gle/7oaQ5GF3d8k4CsA37 PHOTO CREDITS Photo 2: Claude Lorrain mirror in shark skin case, believed at one time to be John Dee's scrying mirror. CC by 4.0
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