Dark Moon Shadow Scrying Ritual
The dark moon phase represents the deepest inward turning of the lunar cycle. Without the moons light, we can see into our own darkness more clearly. This scrying ritual combines the dark moon energy with traditional mirror scrying to access shadow material and hidden truths.
Purpose
Uses the power of the dark moon to reveal hidden aspects of self, hidden truths, and shadow material for integration
Optimal Timing
Ingredients
Scrying surface for shadow work
Illumination in darkness
Enhancing visions and shadow sight
Protection during shadow work and vision enhancement
Recording visions and insights
Tools Needed
- Completely dark room
- Timer for 15-20 minutes
Preparation Steps
- 1Create complete darkness except for the single candle
- 2Burn mugwort as incense to enhance psychic sight
- 3Ground and protect yourself before beginning
Ritual Steps
- 1Sit in darkness with only the black candle lit behind you, reflecting faintly in your scrying surface
- 2Hold the obsidian and set intention: I seek to know what I have hidden from myself
- 3Gaze into the black mirror or dark water, letting your eyes relax and unfocus
- 4Breathe deeply and allow the darkness to become your vision
- 5Ask: What do I need to see? What have I been avoiding?
- 6Allow images, feelings, or knowing to arise without judgment
- 7When visions come, observe them as a witness rather than a participant
- 8After 15-20 minutes, or when the session feels complete, close your eyes
- 9Ground by touching the earth or floor and saying: I return from the depths with wisdom
- 10Write immediately in your journal what you saw, felt, or understood
- 11Cleanse your space and yourself with sage or salt water
- 12Sleep with the obsidian under your pillow for continued insights
Correspondences
Safety & Ethics
- •Ensure you are grounded before and after this work
- •Have protective measures in place
- •Do not scry if you are emotionally unstable
- •Shadow material can be intense - process gently over time
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