Obsidian Scrying Mirror with Stand & Information Sheet | 6.5 inch

Solid, genuine 6.5 obsidian mirror with a stand. These are smooth, glossy black, and mystical due to their dark, otherworldly surface. The mirror sits on the stand at an angle ideal for viewing or ritual use. This kit includes the stand, and instructions on how to scry.

Obsidian mirrors have a history rooted in spirituality and divination, especially in Mesoamerican and European cultures. In ancient Mesoamerica, particularly among the Aztecs, obsidian mirrors were believed to hold powerful, supernatural qualities.

They were associated with the god Tezcatlipoca, whose name translates to "Smoking Mirror," and who was believed to use such mirrors to see into the spirit world and the future. The Spanish conquistadors, during their interactions with the Aztecs, were introduced to these mirrors and noted their significance in rituals and prophecy.

In Europe, obsidian mirrors gained popularity during the Renaissance, where they were used for scrying-a form of divination in which practitioners gaze into a reflective surface to seek visions or insights. The English occultist John Dee famously used an obsidian mirror for this purpose, hoping to communicate with angels and receive divine knowledge.

Today, obsidian mirrors continue to be used in spiritual practices and by collectors and historians interested in their mystical and cultural significance.