There are several forms of scrying. Three of the most popular are water and fire gazing, and mirror scrying.
Water Gazing
Water gazing often uses a black bowl filled with water or a silver bowl with water dyed dark blue or black. An alternative would be a glass bowl filled with water held against a black cloth.
Fire Gazing
Fire Gazing often uses a roaring fire (small bonfire, fireplace, wood stove, et cetera) or a candle flame. Do not stare directly into the flame! Doing so will damage your eyes. Try looking below, above, or off to the side of the flame instead.
Mirror Scrying
Mirror scrying uses different types of mirror depending upon tradition. Today, the most popular to use are black mirrors. These can be bought ready-made or constructed in several ways. However, some traditions hold that Wiccans and Witches of the past used only silver mirrors for magick and scrying.
How to Scry
Gaze into (not at) the object. Blink as needed to avoid straining the eyes. The object may cloud and symbols will appear. When you get to a point that you begin to see symbols, continue gazing until the images stop.
This technique will take time to master. When you first start, don't spend more than 5-10 minutes gazing to avoid eye-strain. To master the art of scrying takes a considerable amount of patience, concentration, and practice. Do not be frustrated if you are not successful in your first few attempts.
