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Scrying is a form of divination which involves prolonged gazing into a crystal, a pool of water, a black mirror, or similar surface, in order to obtain visions. The famous prognistor Nostradamus was said to have favored this method, using ink as a medium.

Pronunciation: Skrye-ing • (noun)

Also Known As: Mirror gazing, crystal gazing.

Alternate Spellings: Skrying


Crystal Gazer

Related Resources:

  • Through a glass, Darkly
    Mirror gazing, or scrying, is one of the oldest known forms of divination, dating back to antiquity. Learn the divination used by Nostradamus, Dr. John Dee, even Joseph Smith! Also, learn a simple method to construct your own scrying mirror.
  • Crystal Gazers (Image Gallery)
  • Hermetic Tradition
    Named after Hermes Trismigestus (Hermes the three times great), the Greek moniker of the Egyptian God Tehuti (Thoth), alleged author of hundreds of mystical tractates, the Hermetic tradition is an eclectic spiritual tradition that encompasses elements from from many religions.

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