Practice is necessary to learn the meanings behind the symbols seen. Sometimes the visions are symbolic and must be interpreted. Methods vary, but after a period of concentration upon the speculum, the scryer either sees visions upon its surface or receives mental images and impressions. ![]() ![]() The best results are obtained at night, when the reception of psychic impressions is believed to be clearer. Scrying may be done within a magic circle. The witch fills the cauldron with water and drops in a silver coin to represent the Moon in the night sky. Another scrying tool used by witches is a cauldron painted black on the inside. The glass was slightly curved and had been coated gray-black on the concave side. Gardner practiced scrying with a mirror in an old picture frame he found in a London junk shop. Witches may make magic mirrors themselves, painting and decorating them with magic sigils during the waxing of the Moon and consecrating them in rituals like other working tools (see witches’ tools). A favoured speculum is the magic mirror with a concave side painted black. Glass-ball fishing floats are commonly used, as are witch balls, colored glass balls intended to be hung in homes to keep out witches and the Evil Eye. Few witches throughout history have used crystal balls, which are heavy and expensive. Crowley’s speculum was a topaz set in a wooden cross of six squares, painted vermilion. Like many other magicians, Aleister Crowley used a precious gem for scrying. John Dee, the royal court magician in 16th-century England, used a crystal egg and a piece of obsidian said to have been brought from Mexico by Cortés. In the 16th century, Nostradamus used bowls of water to see the visions from which he produced his famous prophecies. Egyptian scryers used ink, blood and other dark liquids. Most scryers use objects with reflective surfaces, such as mirrors, polished stones or metals and bowls of liquid. Many early scryers simply gazed into the still water of a lake or pond at night. Scrying is not limited to crystal balls but includes any smooth and shiny object that makes a good speculum. In earlier times, a scryer was likely to be a wise woman or wise man-perhaps also called a witch-who was naturally gifted with second sight. The term scrying comes from the English word descry, which means “to make out dimly” or “to reveal.” The services of a scryer typically are sought for predictions of the future, answers to questions, solutions to problems and help in finding lost objects and in identifying or tracking down criminals. Sentimental items- Draw a sigil on a sticky note and stick it to items of sentimental value to protect them, or maybe attract certain things concerned with the itemīottom of your shoes- You could place sigils on the bottom of your shoes for protection when walking home.Scrying is the ancient art of clairvoyance achieved by concentrating upon an object-usually one with a shiny surface-until visions appear. This is good for body confidence sigils etc On your body- If you can find non-toxic markers that you can use to draw on your skin, you could draw sigils on your upper thigh, or places where they are not so noticeable. This tutorial walks you through how to make a scrying mirror and how to use one (even if you’re a total beginner). (choose one of those double fabrics, the ones that won’t go through to the other side) DIY scrying mirrors are easy and fun to make yourself. ![]() Sewn to clothes- You could embroider a sigil on the back side of a coat or piece of clothing to protect you. (I don’t know if many people would go to the effort to do this, but if you want, go for it!) ![]() Windows- Use a whiteboard marker and put sigils in the corner of the window to make sure you’re always looking at a happy sight. On calendars- If there is an important date coming up on the calendar, put a sigil on it, attracting positive vibes towards it! Stationery- This one was asked in my ask box, whether you can carve sigils into pencils etc, and the answer is yes! You can put sigils on your stationery, or in your pencil case etc to encourage positive feedback in exams, concentration and happy studying This would be great for protection sigils, attraction sigils etc Sticky notes or cards- Draw a small sigil on small square of paper so you can fit it into a locket and wear it around your neck. This is perfect for self-confidence or self-love sigils. Mirrors- You can use whiteboard markers to put sigils in the corners of your mirror, so when you get ready in the morning, or whenever you’re near the mirror, you see the sigil. You could also use a protection sigil for the book. Sigils are probably one of the most simple, yet effective forms of magick, I use them all the time! If you’re lost for uses of them, I hope this helps!įavourite Books- If there is a book you often read, you could put an important sigil on the back of the cover, so when you open the book you will see it. Below is a list of many places/ideas for you to put sigils.
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