Ruth Ann, Wald, and Gina

 

 

Diviner's Corner
MIRROR SCRYING



             

Divinatory practices came into use as a
way of understanding our destiny or fate.
Fate was often in conjunction with the will
of the gods and so to be in communication
with the supernatural has always existed
along with special training and tools to use. 

Most divinatory tools emerged from natural
elements such as fire, dirt, wind and water.
When people discovered their reflection on
the surface of water, it was believed that 
they were staring at their own soul. Due to
the mystical nature of seeing one’s
reflection, people naturally assumed it
was the soul in the spirit realm that could
offer information and guidance from the gods. 

Mirror scrying or Captromancy is performed
using a reflective surface, typically a
silver or black mirror. Over the years,
mirror scrying gained in use due to the
availability of polished surfaces and the
manufacturing of mirrors. Any object that
had reflective qualities was used by
practitioners of the occult, such as pieces
polished copper or polished obsidian and
other stones.

The practice of mirror scrying is much like
that of crystal ball gazing. Some practitioners
use minimum lighting as they sit and stare
until an image or intuited insight appears. 

Scrying mirrors can be purchased or made
from scratch by the user. Some practitioners
use an inexpensive mirror and coat it with
matte paint or glossy spray paint. The
mirror can be placed on an easel or placed
flat on a table top. 

Rituals to prepare for mirror scrying can be
unique to the practitioner. In learning to
use mirrors for divination, the thing to
remember is that you have to train your eyes
and mind to “see”. It is a technique that
requires patience.

Resources:

• Make a Scrying Mirror
https://www.learnreligions.com/make-a-scrying-mirror-2562676

• The Art of Black Mirror Scrying
  by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

This complete and concise guide covers the
history of black mirrors and scrying, and
famous people who have relied on mirrors to
reveal secrets and truth. It explains how
black mirrors work in psychic seeing, and
gives detailed advice on how to use a black
mirror for talking to the dead, exploring
the astral plane, discovering past lives,
expanding your spiritual knowledge, and
much more.

https://amzn.to/3sw3dJh


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Best Practices for Professional Readers
SOLE PROPRIETOR or
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?


By Gina Thies
www.tarotadvisor.com  / www.facebook.com/tarotreaders 
www.tarotcoupling.com / www.oraclesoup.org


How would you classify your services or
business?  In the USA, this classification
for business and tax purposes is defined by
the Internal Revenue Service, and defining
your business as a "small business" depends
on a few factors. Even if you do occasional
readings or a reading gig here and there,
it could be considered business income.

The difference between being a sole proprietor
or independent contractor is often confusing.
A single person can own a large warehouse
but not be considered a small business. Likewise,
a person can earn high profits and still be
considered a sole proprietor, who is also an
independent contractor.

The Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small
Business Administration has a table of
standards to classify small businesses by
industry, but generally defines a small
business as having less than 500 employees.
Alternatively, the IRS starts by defining
what it considers to be businesses in
general, so by the IRS definition,
businesses of any kind are an activity
carried out to make a profit. 

With that said, self-employed individuals
can be sole proprietors or independent
contractors that fall under the classification
of small business. It all depends on the
way a business is structured from its start.
A corporation with one owner can be a
small business entity set up as a C- or S-class
corporation. These structures will determine
what forms to use when filing annual
income taxes in almost all cases.

Always consult a tax professional or legal
business expert to find out what applies to
you and whether or not your earnings are
reportable and require filings.

Here are some links for more information:

Resources:

Self-Employment
https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/self-employed-individuals-tax-center

Small Business Administration
https://advocacy.sba.gov/2020/10/22/frequently-asked-questions-about-small-business-2020/

          

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