About this episode
Nothing has more big crystal energy than a crystal ball - and this is the episode I've been dreaming of making since starting this podcast.Join me as we explore scrying, one of humanity's oldest and most powerful divination practices. We'll journey through thousands of years of history, from ancient Egyptian priests gazing into pools of ink to Renaissance scholar John Dee and his legendary crystal ball (which you can still visit at the British Museum today!).Discover the many tools for scrying - crystal balls, obsidian mirrors, water bowls, candles, and more - and learn why modern practitioners are drawn to this ancient art. Most importantly, I'll walk you through exactly how to scry: the preparation, the process, what to expect, and crucial safety practices.Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to deepen your divination practice, this episode will help you unlock the secrets held within reflective surfaces. It's time to look through the veil.RESOURCES & REFERENCESHistorical References:John Dee:John Dee (1527-1608/9) was an Elizabethan mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and advisor to Queen Elizabeth IHis crystal ball and obsidian scrying mirror are currently housed at the British Museum in LondonBritish Museum Collection: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collectionDee's scrying sessions with Edward Kelley were extensively documented and are considered some of the most well-recorded examples of Renaissance magical practiceAncient Scrying Practices:Ancient Egyptian priests used oil lamps and pools of ink for divinationAncient Greek temples practiced catoptromancy (mirror divination) as part of religious ceremoniesPersian magi used ceremonial water vessels for scryingMedieval European cunning folk employed simple water bowls for divinationThese practices span thousands of years and multiple continents, showing the universal human impulse toward this form of spiritual inquiryRecommended Books:For Beginners:"The Art of Scrying & Dowsing" by Nakeia Homer Practical, accessible introduction to multiple scrying methodsClear instructions with troubleshooting tipsPerfect starting point for those new to scrying"Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation" by Mat Auryn Essential sections on trance work and psychic developmentHelps understand the mechanisms behind scryingExcellent for developing the psychic senses needed for effective scrying"The Complete Book of Witchcraft" by Raymond Buckland Classic text with comprehensive scrying chapterCovers multiple methods, preparation, and interpretationFoundational witchcraft resource
