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Scrying is the practice of staring into a reflective surface – a mirror, stone, even water – to catch glimpses of the future. It’s a divination technique that has been used throughout the ages.

Historical examples:

Nostradamus practiced scrying by staring into a bowl of water which reflected light to see the future while he was entranced.
Scrying is referenced in the Hebrew Bible (Book of Genesis, Ch. 44).
In ancient texts of Persia, scrying is referenced as used by the ancient mythological kings for observing all of the layers of the universe.
And in the late 1820s, the Latter Day Saint movement was founded based, in part, on what was said to be information obtained miraculously from the reflections of seer stones which helped the founder receive revelations to translate the Book of Mormon.
Scrying is written into folklore throughout history. For example the children’s game “Bloody Mary” is based on the scrying technique.

How to Scry

Gather your tools

You will need a reflective object, such as a mirror, seer stone or crystal ball. This will actually allow you to catch a glimpse of things to come if you continue on your current path.
Set a candle behind you. This should be the only light in an otherwise dark room.
Cover the table you are going to use with a black cloth or piece of fabric.
Place the object you chose to use for scrying on top of the table.

Set the tone

Start by warming up and getting into your meditative space. Relax, chant, meditate or practice mindfulness to remove unwanted thoughts.

Begin

When you are ready, open your eyes and look into the surface of your scrying tool. Your focus should shift past the surface to a point somewhere approximately five or six inches beyond. This may or may not work for you, but it is the best way to shift your focus for scrying.

Have you ever looked at those pictures that are completely composed of colored dots or splotches and had to look past the surface to see the three-dimensional image in the picture? This is the same principle.

Try to keep your mind blank, open it to whatever may be shown to you, unless you are scrying for the answer to a specific question.

Your eyes will want to blink. That is all right. Let them blink and regain your shift in focus. When you are first beginning, try to keep your scrying time to no more than ten or twenty minutes. If you are not successful, put it away and try again another time.

Images may come to you in any number of forms. At first, you may only get a cloud or mist. This may eventually part to allow images to come through, or it may just move in one direction or another in answer to yes or no questions.

If you do see images, they may be simple symbols left open for interpretation. These symbols are personal and are not the symbols you may find written in a book. For instance, a dog may generally symbolize loyalty or protection, but if you are fearful of dogs, it would mean something entirely different to you.

Some people also see moving pictures as though they are watching a movie. But that’s not common, especially when you are first beginning.

Scrying is a learned skill, much like mediation, and comes with practice. Don’t give up if it does not work on the first attempt.

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Magical Correspondences are used in practice to add to magical powers and create symbolic magical links. They must be used as extras to your supremacy.

The traditional magical practitioners use correspondence to help you choose which magical tool, crystal, stone or herb to use in the rite.

Magical Correspondences such as the four magical elements, planets in the universe and zodiac signs act as a signature, of sorts, that connects to various symbols and meanings. These are;

Herbs
Colors
Flowers
Numbers
Animals
Elements
Metals
Woods
Moon Phases
Crystals and Gemstones
Celtic Tree Calendar

Table of Magical Correspondences

Make note of this table of correspondences and practice them while working on your rite or spell.

Pay close attention to the subtle difference between various elements, the more you identify them the faster you will learn.

Video: Magical Correspondences Working With Herbs, Oils and Crystals In Ritual

In some traditional books, you will find that using a singular zodiac sign or a celestial body works best while the other’s might suggest combining a little bit of everything.

With daily practice and proper understanding of all the symbols, you will be able to relate more to what is working best for you and what is not.

1. The Herbal Magical Correspondences

Many herbs have been used for thousands of years because of their remedial and magical powers.

The Herbal Magic Correspondences

The Wiccan and the Pagans have been using them for centuries as a regular spiritual tradition.

Different herbs have different properties; however, we have listed the most common types of magical herbs for correspondences i.e.

Hawthorn
Sandalwood
Basil
Frankincense
Bay Leaf
Bergamot
Pecan
Chamomile
Clover
Tonka bean

All these herb types solve different life purposes and therefore must be used very carefully.

Consequently, many Wiccans and Pagans use herbs as part of their steady customary exercise.

These have various medicinal properties as well as they help to release uneasiness and anxiety, bring back love and happiness to life, provide safety and help you achieve your dreams.

2. The Table of Color Correspondence

In the ancient magical culture, colors have always been used because of their unique symbolism and certain associations with various gems and planets.

The Table of Color Correspondence

However, some people prefer using their own set of magical color correspondences.

You may use your fabric, ribbons, colored papers and ink for differential magical rituals. Some of the common color associations are;

Color Correspondences	Elemental Correspondences	Planetary Correspondences
Red	Fire	Aries, Scorpio, Mars, etc.
Orange	Fire	Sun, Leo, Sagittarius, etc.
Yellow	Air	Mercury, Taurus, Libra
Gold	Fire	Sun
Green	Earth	Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, etc.
Blue	Water	Jupiter, Moon, Virgo, etc.
Black	Earth	Saturn
Brown	Earth	Scorpio, Capricorn

The Table of Color Magical Correspondences

3. The Magical Flower Correspondences

For centuries, the plants especially their flower that we grow have found its way in the magical rituals and ceremonies.

The Magical Flower Correspondences

Magical Correspondences have often used flowers to enhance the magical powers of others.

Select the flower when it begins to bloom, keeping in mind the usage of the flower for the correspondences as different flowers have different properties.

Some of the common flowers that are used for magic are listed below;

Violet
Tulip
Narcissus
Lily
Hyacinth
Hibiscus
Goldenseal
Echinacea
Dandelion
Daffodil
Crocus

4. The Number Correspondences

Numerology has been a part of many Wiccan and Pagan spiritual practices and customs.

The Number Correspondences

The basic rule of the Number Magical Correspondences is that they have a great amount of ritual and ceremonial importance.

Various numerological numbers hold different powers and strength and sometimes an amalgamation of two numbers can also yield great results.

Apart from there super magical correspondences, numbers have planetary significance as well.

Number Magical Correspondences	Significance
1 or One	Connected to the universal life force that binds us all.
2 or Two	Related to polarity and duality.
3 or Three	Connected to the triple goddess.
4 or Four	Corresponds to the 4 elements of earth, air, fire, and water.
5 or Five	Four elements plus the addition of spirit as a 5th element.
6 or Six	Related to solar energy.
7 or Seven	Related to lunar energy, connected to the moon.
8 or Eight	Related to the eight NeoWiccan sabbat dates.
9 or Nine	Indicates change and growth.
0 or Zero	It is seen as representative of the beginning.

Number Magical Correspondences

5. The Animal Correspondences

In the new-era Wiccan and Pagan culture, magical correspondences of animals have been incorporated in the practices and beliefs.

The Animal Correspondences

Through ages, people have welcomed the animals as a part of the ritual practices.

Below are some animals with their folklore and legends that date back to centuries.

The Bear Legends
The Lore of Tortoise and Turtle Legends
The Cat Magic
The Superstation and Magic of Frogs
The Dog Legends and Folklore
The Horse Magic
The Bee Lore and Legends
The Wolf Folklore and Legends
The Rabbit magic
The Spider Lore and Magic
The Black Cats
The Owl Magic
The Ravens and Crows Lore
The Serpent magic

6. The Elements & Magical Correspondences

The modern Wiccan and Paganism traditions and beliefs give a lot of significance to the 4 elements of nature i.e. earth, air, water and fire.

Elements & Magical Correspondences

The modern traditions, however, suggest including the 5th Element of Nature i.e. The Spirit.

Each element of nature is associated with different symbolism and meanings like compass directions.

People from different geographical areas can use different correspondences tables.

7. The Metal Magical Correspondences

Metals have been used since ages as magical correspondences, with their reference found in many ancient books and texts.

The Metal Magical Correspondences

This is also related to the seven noble metals or the seven antiquity metals.

Various metals have been correlated to different terrestrial correspondences based on its properties by Alchemists. Let us have a look at the 7 magical metals;

Gold
Silver
Copper
Tin
Iron
Led
Mercury

8. The Wood Correspondences

The ancient Wiccan and Pagan Tradition believe that the wood has various properties associated with it that can be used for magic and ceremonial spells.

The Wood Correspondences

By using the Wood Magical Correspondences, you can conduct various magical ceremonies with different wood types.

The Nine Sacred Woods of the Bonfire are listed below for your reference;

Birch
Rowan
Ash
Alder
Willow
Hawthorn
Oak
Holly
Hazel

9. Moon Phases and Magical Correspondences

The Wiccan and Pagan tradition says that the moon cycles are crucial for magical workings and it believes that all the phases have special magical properties that should be planned properly.

Moon Phases

The different moon phases are;

The Waxing Moon
The Full Moon
The Waning Moon
The New Moon

Every moon night is surrounded by its folklore and legends; thus it is extremely important to learn about the correspondences of moon phases.

10. Magical Crystals and Gemstones

Many crystals and gemstones have been used as Magical correspondences by the people of the Pagan and Wiccan tradition.

Magical Crystals and Gemstones

Various ancient customs and traditions allocate different healing and magical powers to each stone. Some of the commonly used stones are;

Zircon	Turquoise
Sapphire	Tiger’s Eye
Opal	Quartz
Obsidian	Moonstone
Lapis Lazuli	Jasper
Jade	Hematite
Garnet	Diamond
Carnelian	Bloodstone
Amethyst	Amber

Magical Crystals and Gemstones

11. The Magic of the Celtic Tree Calendar

The Magic of the Celtic Tress is associated with the thirteen lunar divisions of the calendar.

The Magic of the Celtic Tree Calendar

Many Wiccans do not follow the waning and waxing lunar cycles, rather they assign fixed dates for each month.

If this was done, finally the calendar would fall out of sync with the Gregorian year, because some calendar years have 12 full moons and others have 13.

The contemporary tree calendar is based on a notion that each letter in the ancient Celtic script resembled a tree. Here it goes;

Name of the Calendar	Division Months
Birch Moon	December 24 – January 20
Rowan Moon	January 21 – February 17
Ash Moon	February 18 – March 17
Alder Moon	March 18 – April 14
Willow Moon	April 15 – May 12
Hawthorn Moon	May 13 – June 9
Oak Moon	June 10 – July 7
Holly Moon	July 8 – August 4
Hazel Moon	August 5 – September 1
Vine Moon	September 2 – September 29
Ivy Moon	September 30 – October 27
Reed Moon	October 28 – November 23
Elder Moon	November 24 – December 23

The Celtic Tree Calendar

Conclusion

The Table of Magical Correspondences can help you select the best tool to conduct your magical rituals or ceremonies.

The basic theory behind it is that everything has an identity of some sort that connects to its symbolism and meaning.

We hope that you must have enjoyed the exhaustive list of 11 magical correspondences that you can use on your magical spell construction.

This article is reposted here courtesy of wikireligions.com.

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