Scrying is the name given to the ancient technique of gazing into anobject such as a crystal ball (or skull) for the purposes of divination.Although some people can achieve visions from gazing into flames or evena shallow bowl of water or black ink, the clear quartz crystal ball isthe most common method.

Anyone can learn to scry. It is all a matter of practice. If youmeditate it will be much easier. If you you ask a question - and placelots of energy in the answer - it will manifest faster for you.

The amount of time you use for scrying can vary from a few minutes tohalf hour. You usually scry alone but more than one person can scry intothe same surface at the same time for information. Though some people gothrough rituals before they scry - it isn't necessary. If you wish toask your spirit guides for guidance go ahead. Some people say a littleprayer and ask for the correct information to appear. If you are using an object - crystal - mirror - just be sure it isclean.

Scrying can be done with a number of different surfaces which include: .  Water in a dark bowl - or small pool .  Mirrors .  Crystals - Crystal Ball Gazing .  Tea Leaves - Coffee grinds embers in a fire at night .  A dimly lit / or candle lit room - looking into the eyes of anotherperson who sits across from you

During scrying - one gazes steadily into the scrying surface (feel freeto blink or allow your point of focus to wander a bit; this is not amethod of self-inflicted torture). Eventually, you should be able topick out shapes or images in the scrying surface; these may appear ascrude sketches, or occasionally with the clarity of a photograph. Youwill actually see these images with your eyes. Once this happens, images may begin to form in your mind, no longerprojected onto the scrying surface. When this happens, allow yourattention to focus on these mental images. From this point forward, thescrying surface is irrelevant; do not be distracted by it. As the images become clearer, you will find that you know things aboutwhat you are seeing Ð background information will come to the surface ofyour mind. Pay attention to what you know about the images you areseeing.

Surfaces which provide a random, high contrast visual texture, such asblack tea leaves in a white cup or orange sparks in a black ember, areparticularly good for the first stage of the scrying process. However,the vividness of the visual images formed in this way may tend to pullyour attention back from the purely mental images that should follow,thus disrupting the natural flow of ideas. Smooth, neutral surfaces,like the surface of a dish of black water, a crystal ball, or a blackmirror, provide relatively few visual cues to get you started, but ifyou can make the transition to mental imagery quickly, the visualsurface will obligingly fade into the background.


Mirror Scrying

This can be done with a steamed up mirror which will form shapes.

You can also look at a mirrors through different angles.Stand in a dark room. Place a flashlight a few inches below your faceand stare into the mirror for a few minutes. You will see yourself inpast lives. The images will also change after another few minutes. Watchthe shape of your face change. You may grow facial hair. If you look tothe side you will see spirit. This can also be done in candlelight -just be careful.


Scrying With Water


Water represents the collective unconscious - the continuum - the flowof all things in the universe back to one source. When scrying in a bowl of water - the bowl must be black or paintedblack. You can add black India ink to the water to turn it black of you prefer.


Place the bowl on a table in front of you. Feel relaxed - reduce noise level and bright lights. You may want to usesoft music in the background. Close your eyes and breath take two long slow breaths - breathing inthrough your nose - hold the breath for several seconds - then releaseit slowly through the mouth. Feel your mind and body relaxed and read tosee with more than the normal sense. Now open your eyes and gaze down into the bowl at the dark water.

You may ask a question in your head first, and wait for an answer. Youmay also just gaze into the bowl and and watch for random images. Theywill appear - perhaps as shadows at first - but they will be there. Youmay see images that are larger - which means they will occur sooner.Smaller images in the background will take longer to manifest - if youare seeking personal information. If you are working alongside another person - you may both see differentthings - your reality does vary with each of us. You will be shown what you need to see - and hear what you need to hear(in your thoughts) that day.

One other method of scrying in water is to place a dish of water in adarkened room, lit from the sides by two candles. The dish in this caseshould be a solid, neutral color.


Scrying With Crystals

If you are using a crystal select one that calls to you. Most peopleprefer a crystal ball or crystal skull. The crystal must be clear quartz - a larger crystal is best. The crystal will seem appealing to your eye. It does not have to be your'personal crystal'. The crystal can be clear or have inclusions in it. Many have rainbows.Some develop cloudy areas when you scry with them. It is best to find a quiet place to scry, so that you can hear yourthoughts without distractions and concentrate on the objects you see. Make yourself comfortable.

Adjust your surroundings as you would for a meditation: lighting, noiselevel, temperature, clothing, glasses, shoes Place the object: .  On a black cloth .  In good light - daylight - on a stand with a light beneath it - use aflashlight - near candle light - not too close .  Between your hands / fingers .  Hold the object in one hand

You can prepare a tape recorder to record any messages you get from yourscrying session. You can scry alone or with another person to talk to.As you prepare to scry, be sure that your vantage point for viewing theobject is at good eye level. Remember that you will turn the object manytimes to see different things within it.

Crystal are life forms and have a lot to say and share, they arecommunication devices. They send and receive signals. You just have tolearn to 'tune in' to their channel - listen with your thoughts and looka the images that appear on the screen behind your eyes. Older crystals will have more messages as they have experienced morefrequencies in their time on the Earth plane and stored moreinformation. Many crystals are record keepers, especially those fromancient civilizations, such as Atlantis. Crystal skulls, made from very old crystals, are example of ancientcrystals. They seem to have an endless amount of messages to give.

Most crystals have flat areas through which one can look. These areasare called windows or doors. Some people need time to adjust theirfrequency to that of the crystal so they can read into it. Moreexperienced readers, such as myself, can pick up any crystal almostinstinctively and feel the energies as if it is talking to me. They canheal you while you are working with them though you don't realize it asfirst. They simple balance the energies in your physical and otherbodies.

You can place your crystal over a light of some kind to get a betterlook at the inside. Crystal stores often have stands with light in themthat you rest your crystal on. The light them penetrates through thecrystal. I prefer holding crystals up to sunlight! It gives the bestclarity. As crystals change, depending on their surroundings, they do developdifferent patterns within them from the energies they receive. When you are ready, have as much light as you can running through thecrystal.

Place one or both hands - on either side of it. Look deeply into the crystal. Allow your eyes to focus on the images within the crystal. Examine all of the shapes until you find one that calls to you. Listen to your thoughts - as the crystal begins to connect its frequencywith yours. Turn the crystal in various directions to see different images and getdifferent messages. You will intuitively know what's best. Sometimes the images in the crystal may appear to move as you gaze atthem. You may want to close the light - then close your eyes - if they worksbetter for you. As with all psychic skills, this could take many attempts to master. Ifthe crystal is not in your frequency you may not receive any messagesfrom it. Try another crystal.


Interpreting the Images (symbols)

The interpretations are generally subjective. Two different people canlook at the same image in a crystal and receive two different messages.The images can be about yourself or about another event that occurrednear the crystal or object at any point in time. Crystals have messagesof their own. If you are gazing at an inanimate object and see images,they may be reflections of your own soul (past lives, future events,parallel lives, messages from the spirits around you, images from yoursubconscious mind). Images are symbols. You can get interpretations forthem from dream books, or other books with symbols.


Egyptian Dream Scrying

In ancient Egypt priests and priestesses used scrying as part of theirinitiation ceremonies. Water or oil was placed in a darkened vessel. The Initiate would enter an altered state then gaze into the vessel.Images would appear with messages about the work and destiny of theInitiate. Egyptian dream scrying can also be traced back thousands ofyears. The method used by the Egyptians was recorded in the Greekmagical papyri which were written between 200 B.C. to 500 A.D.

In preparing to use the Egyptian dream scrying method you must not speakto anyone on the evening you plan to scry. You should remain in silenceafter the setting of the sun. Do not consume alcohol on that day orengage in sex. You must refrain from consuming food for up to four hoursbefore the scrying. After having a warm bath you anoint your templeswith olive oil. You will need an oil lamp which must not be colored redor bear any inscription.

Write on a short narrow strip of white linen with ink mixed with myrrhthe name of the dream God and the purpose for the dream scrying. Twistthe linen strip into a wick and insert into the oil of the lamp. Placethe lamp on a table beside your bed. Using the ink draw the image of thedream God upon your left palm. You must decide which God or Goddess youwish to use. Thoth was well used with the Egyptians.

Light your lamp. Kneel before the lamp.

Concentrating on the image on your left hand recite the followinginvocation : "Thoth I invoke, blessed power of dreams divine, Angel offuture fates, swift wings are thine, Great source of oracles to humankind, When stealing soft, and whispering to the mind, Through sleep'ssweet silence and the gloom of night, Thy power awake the sight, Tosilent souls the will of heaven relates, And silently reveals theirfuture fates."

You need to concentrate on your question you wish to know the answer to.Around your left hand wrap a piece of black linen about four inches wideand about thirty inches long. The black cloth is called 'black cloth ofIsis'. Blow out the flame of the lamp. Now go to bed, clear your mindand go to sleep.

Have a tape recorder beside your bed so that when you awaken you mayrecord your dreams while still fresh in your mind. You will find that the dream will come to you in a voice that is clearand powerful rather than in dream images. Sometimes the message is sent in cryptic form so take your time inworking out the answer.