Obsidian Scrying Mirror
20cm Obsidian dark mirror with stand, for use in ceremonial or mystical ritual.
Using a black mirror to scry is an ancient practice using the reflective surface for the purpose of divination. The scrying mirror was very popular among early 20th-century English witches, revered for centuries for its ability to penetrate the veil between worlds. The word ‘scrying' comes from an Old English word, ‘descry,' meaning ‘to catch sight of,' or ‘to make out dimly.' In the simplest terms, scrying involves peering into a surface, usually one imbued with mystical energy, to see images or symbols that you then interpret meaning from.
Traditionally, scrying is depicted as a form of fortune-telling, a way to peer beyond the present into the future to see what lies ahead, or even give insights into a past life. It calls to mind an image of a hermetic crone, bent crookedly over a crystal ball, hands rubbing its surface or swirling around it in the air. Or maybe the wicked queen and her magic mirror in Snow White is a little more familiar?
Throughout history, certain individuals have become legendary for their scrying abilities. Names like Nostradamus, John Dee, and Joan of Arc come to mind. Their remarkable insights and prophecies have left an indelible mark on the world of divination. Recently, a more modern school of thought has taken hold and many now view scrying as a tool of self-reflection, much like Tarot. We are personally inclined to agree with the latter.
So, instead of seeing future riches or doom, you're more likely to gain a new perspective on someone or something by peering into the depths of the scrying mirror's reflective surface and yourself. Under this school of thought, it could be said that the symbols, visions, and images you see, are manifested by you as you struggle to resonate your understanding between your conscious and unconscious.
20cm Obsidian dark mirror with stand, for use in ceremonial or mystical ritual.
Using a black mirror to scry is an ancient practice using the reflective surface for the purpose of divination. The scrying mirror was very popular among early 20th-century English witches, revered for centuries for its ability to penetrate the veil between worlds. The word ‘scrying' comes from an Old English word, ‘descry,' meaning ‘to catch sight of,' or ‘to make out dimly.' In the simplest terms, scrying involves peering into a surface, usually one imbued with mystical energy, to see images or symbols that you then interpret meaning from.
Traditionally, scrying is depicted as a form of fortune-telling, a way to peer beyond the present into the future to see what lies ahead, or even give insights into a past life. It calls to mind an image of a hermetic crone, bent crookedly over a crystal ball, hands rubbing its surface or swirling around it in the air. Or maybe the wicked queen and her magic mirror in Snow White is a little more familiar?
Throughout history, certain individuals have become legendary for their scrying abilities. Names like Nostradamus, John Dee, and Joan of Arc come to mind. Their remarkable insights and prophecies have left an indelible mark on the world of divination. Recently, a more modern school of thought has taken hold and many now view scrying as a tool of self-reflection, much like Tarot. We are personally inclined to agree with the latter.
So, instead of seeing future riches or doom, you're more likely to gain a new perspective on someone or something by peering into the depths of the scrying mirror's reflective surface and yourself. Under this school of thought, it could be said that the symbols, visions, and images you see, are manifested by you as you struggle to resonate your understanding between your conscious and unconscious.
20cm Obsidian dark mirror with stand, for use in ceremonial or mystical ritual.
Using a black mirror to scry is an ancient practice using the reflective surface for the purpose of divination. The scrying mirror was very popular among early 20th-century English witches, revered for centuries for its ability to penetrate the veil between worlds. The word ‘scrying' comes from an Old English word, ‘descry,' meaning ‘to catch sight of,' or ‘to make out dimly.' In the simplest terms, scrying involves peering into a surface, usually one imbued with mystical energy, to see images or symbols that you then interpret meaning from.
Traditionally, scrying is depicted as a form of fortune-telling, a way to peer beyond the present into the future to see what lies ahead, or even give insights into a past life. It calls to mind an image of a hermetic crone, bent crookedly over a crystal ball, hands rubbing its surface or swirling around it in the air. Or maybe the wicked queen and her magic mirror in Snow White is a little more familiar?
Throughout history, certain individuals have become legendary for their scrying abilities. Names like Nostradamus, John Dee, and Joan of Arc come to mind. Their remarkable insights and prophecies have left an indelible mark on the world of divination. Recently, a more modern school of thought has taken hold and many now view scrying as a tool of self-reflection, much like Tarot. We are personally inclined to agree with the latter.
So, instead of seeing future riches or doom, you're more likely to gain a new perspective on someone or something by peering into the depths of the scrying mirror's reflective surface and yourself. Under this school of thought, it could be said that the symbols, visions, and images you see, are manifested by you as you struggle to resonate your understanding between your conscious and unconscious.