Scrying comes from the verb �descry� or �to catch sight of.� Scrying is the practice of staring at reflective surfaces, such as water, metal, glass and crystal balls, to discern the future.
Skeptical Perspective
Prolonged staring at reflective or shiny surfaces can often produce mild hallucinations, much like the hypnotic effect of fire. Neuroscientists suggest that the optic nerve becomes fatigued and possible create images that actually originate in the brain. Other psychological effects of prolonged staring are available as well. Also, the properties of reflective surfaces allow them to pick up light emitting from objects in the area and �reflect� these objects upon their surface. This is why we can see the image of ourselves in water and often many of the objects behind us, as well. Depending on the structure of the shiny surface, the reflected object may appear distorted and much different than the original thereby convincing others that it is not a reflected object at all but a new image that is purposely being shown and holds some key or secret about the future.
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