Guest Author - Kim DeLeary

Gazing onto a reflective surface is used as focus tool for occult purposes. Different mediums have been used for this type of divination called scrying. Scrying can be used for different occult purposes.

The two main theories about how scrying works are that either parapsychological abilities are enabled through the use of say a mirror as a focus tool or that it is the subconscious that is summoned through the use of the mirror. Others think that outside and unseen sources of intelligence provide the input.

The Ganzfield Effect is an altered state that can be brought about by staring at a blank white wall. Effects include blurry vision, dizziness, changing images and patterns. An effect similar to the Ganzfield Effect can happen when gazing at reflective surfaces for occult purposes.

The visions seen may be ignored as the mind receives other internal information or the visions are examined for symbolic imagery for interpretation. Gazing upon reflective surfaces may also be used for quickly entering a meditative state for relaxation, guided imagery and other meditations. Sometimes, even though it may seem like nothing happens during the experiment, a opening can be made for the individual who may afterwards be able to tap into psychic abilities. These subsequent effects may become apparent in dreams or new found abilities.

Liquids that are used for divination include contained or free water, wine, sherry, oil poured on water, a drop of blood, ink, pool and a natural body of surface water. Liquids may be clear, light, medium or dark. Some people prefer black liquid. The water may be still or have movement including swirling. The ink may be held in the hand or bowl. Objects may be dropped into the liquid and the ripples, any resulting sounds and movement of dropped objects are interpreted for answers. Objects dropped into the liquid may include stones, beads, oil, wax and other preferred objects.

Reflective mediums also include glass, crystals, crystal balls, ring stones and even sword blades. Two favored polished stones that have been used are beryl which is a light and translucent stone and obsidian, which is a black, opaque stone. Even a thumbnail coated with dark oil or paint can be used for occult purposes.

Reflective surfaces are well known as an occult tool. Think of the book "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis S. Carroll or the magic looking glass used by Snow White's evil step-mother. There are various occult practices that use reflective surfaces for providing answers about the past, present and future as well as searching for meditation, energy re-direction and long distance communication.

The reflective surface's ability to allow a person to quickly enter an altered state has made it a necessary tool for many occult practitioners. The reflective surface used for occult purposes may enable results that would otherwise have either have taken a longer time or been unattainable. Gazing at and beyond the reflection is a powerful tool that can be used for an individual's different divination and occult purposes.

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