Mirrors
Mirrors and reflection surfaces such
as water, metal and stones can be used for magic and divination. This is known
as catoptromancy or chrystalomancy.
Mirrors normally are associated with
moon magick. They are also linked with sea magick.
Mirrors can be considered as doorways
or a reflector of the soul.
Mirrors reflect things perfectly but
in reverse although they also can be deceiving. They also allow us to see that
which is behind us.
Mirrors can aid scrying, past lives
regression, reveal spirit guides and protection
Mirror magick should not be rushed
into, it is not wise to attempt until you are dedicated fully to your path.
It is part of initiation.
The mirror aids you to "Know
Thyself"
The Moon Mirror is the Mirror of our
Consciousness and Treasure House of Memories
Mirrors allow us to see both sides
of ourselves - the subjective and objective.
Using a mirror can make a spell work
twice as fast and twice as potent.
Smaller mirrors are better for the
novice or beginner. Especially ones shaped like ovoid or yoni.
Protection spells should be done before
any work with mirrors
If possible use a black background.
, The mirror should be one metre (3 feet) away with a candle in the middle.
Uses of Mirrors
Types of Mirrors
Black/Dark Mirrors - As it says they
are dark. Aids seeing spirit
The Theurgic Mirror - a bottle of
clear water looked at by a child and in which the Archangel Gabriel replies
by graphics to his questions.
The Mirror of the Sorcerers - any
kind of mirror or pail of water. The country sorcerer, standing near the consultant,
recites a spell and shows him the reflection of the picture wanted.
The Mirror of Cagliostro - the bottle
of clear water is on a piece of furniture, and before it a child, on whose head
the operator places one hand and tells him the questions to ask, to which replies
are given in allegorical graphics.
The Mirror of du Polet - a piece of
cardboard having pasted on one side a sheet of tin and on the other a piece
of black cloth. The operator magnetizes it strongly and places it a foot away
from the eye of the consultant who, having fixed his eyes on it, soon sees in
it the desired object.
The Swedenborgian Mirror - a paste
of graphite mixed with olive oil is poured on an ordinary mirror and allowed
to dry for a few days. The consultant, whose image must not be reflected (he
stands at some distance for this reason) looks into it, whilst the operator
stares magnetically at the back of his head, and vision takes place.
The Magnetic Mirror - a round crystal
globe filled with magnetized water at which the consultant looks carefully until
the desired vision appears.
The Narcotic Mirror - similar globe
but a narcotic powder made of belladonna, henbane, mandragora, hemp, poppy etc,
is dissolved in the water.
The Galvanic Mirror - it is made of
two discs, one of copper and concave, the other of zinc and convex, both magnetized
nine times in nine days. The center of the concave is looked at.
Cabalistic Mirrors - there are seven,
being seven globes each representing one of the seven planets of Astrology,
made of the corresponding metal and consulted on the appropriate astrological
day. They are:-
Caring for Your Mirror
Mirror Lore
Other Points of Interest
St. Augustine claimed that the witches
of Thessaly who wrote their oracles on them in human blood used them.
In Rome, people who read mirrors were called Specularii.