Scrying the Divine is a foundational class offered at Conjure by Candlelight that explores the art of spirit communication through scrying. This method enhances intuitive connection and deepens spiritual insight, making it essential for anyone looking for direct contact with spirits.
Understanding Scrying the Divine
Scrying the Divine is a specialized tradition-focused class that delves into the practice of using reflective surfaces for spirit communication. Taught at Conjure by Candlelight in Salem, Oregon, the course combines historical techniques with my innovative approaches to practical magic, In my book Scrying the Divine. The class emphasizes developing sensory awareness and establishing a dedicated ritual space, both crucial for successful scrying sessions. #
How Scrying Works in Spirit Connection
Scrying involves gazing into a reflective surface such as a mirror, crystal ball, or even water to receive visions or messages from spirits. The process often begins with creating a focused, distraction-free environment—this could be a dedicated ritual space designed to foster concentration and spiritual work, as recommended in Dedicated Ritual Space. Practitioners learn to quiet the mind and attune their senses to subtle impressions, making the practice highly effective for spirit contact. #
Scrying Techniques and Practical Application
In Scrying the Divine, I explores various scrying methods, including the popular After Image Scrying technique where practitioners look past the flame into a mirror or surface, then interpret the after images that manifest. This method enhances intuitive perception and is particularly useful when working with spirits or entities such as Agares or Andromalius, who reveal truths or assist in shadow work. #
Role in my Magical Framework
Within my broader system of practical magic, scrying is a bridge between you's inner world and the spirit realm. It aligns with concepts from the Walking with Spirits series, emphasizing direct communication and spirit work as essential facets of magical practice. Scrying also complements other techniques such as working with spirit associations with elements or using sacred symbols like the Alphabet of Desire to invoke specific entities. #
Cross-Tradition Context and Related Practices
Scrying is a tradition-wide technique, appearing in systems from Goetic practices to indigenous shamanic rituals. The practice is often paired with dedicated ritual spaces and specific tools to enhance focus. For example, practitioners might invoke entities like Andras to release fear or use elemental associations to deepen their transmissions, In the related concepts. Cross-tradition, scrying remains a powerful method for direct spirit contact, divination, and spiritual insight. #
Practical Notes for Practitioners
Establishing a dedicated ritual space significantly improves scrying outcomes. Use tools like mirrors, crystal balls, or water surfaces, and incorporate techniques such as gazing into flames or reflections. Regular practice, patience, and sensory engagement—like Harper Feist’s approach—are key to developing proficiency. Document your visions and impressions to track progress and deepen your understanding over time. By using scrying into your magical routine, you open channels for spirit communication and insight, aligning with my emphasis on practical, results-oriented magic.
Before I started writing this book, I taught some of the material in a class called Scrying the Divine at Conjure by Candlelight in Salem, Oregon.
— Taylor Ellwood, Scrying the Divine
Scrying the Divine connects with the broader magical framework by emphasizing direct spirit contact through sensory techniques. It complements practices involving spirit associations, sacred symbols, and dedicated ritual spaces, forming a comprehensive approach to spirit work and divination in my system.
Source books: Scrying the Divine Explore the full Walking with Spirits series or work with Taylor.
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