{"product_id":"black-obsidian-mirror","title":"Black Obsidian Mirror — Polished Scrying Mirror with Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian is volcanic glass, and polished flat it becomes the darkest mirror there is — one that gives back an outline rather than a face. That ambiguity is precisely what scrying works with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack mirrors are used in scrying: the practice of looking into a reflective surface to see visions or gain insight. Crystals, stones, glass, water, fire and smoke are all used the same way, as are the sky, clouds, shadows and patterns of light. Five diameters available, stand included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually — 1 piece per order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameters: 40, 60, 80, 100 and 120 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase stand included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural black obsidian, polished flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for scrying — and as a grounding stone in meditation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural material — surface pattern varies from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eChoosing a diameter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:22px 0;font-size:.95rem\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37\"\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003e40–60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003eTravel and pocket use, a small altar tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003eThe usual working size — held or stood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003e100–120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5\"\u003eA fixed altar piece with real presence\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eScrying rewards low light and long patience. Nothing about it is fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a dim room with a single candle or lamp set to the side, never reflecting directly into the glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the mirror on its stand at a slight angle so you are not looking at your own face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoften your gaze at the surface rather than staring hard, and let your eyes lose focus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive it fifteen minutes before you judge the session. Most of the first ten is your eyes adjusting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite down what you noticed immediately afterwards, before you start explaining it to yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E);color:#f4f1ea;padding:24px 26px;border-radius:14px;margin:28px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e;margin:0 0 10px;font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.04em\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6\"\u003ePosition one candle behind your own shoulder, not in front of you. A flame reflected in the obsidian will hold your eye for the whole session and you will see nothing else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37\"\u003eWhat is a scrying mirror used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eScrying is the practice of gazing into a reflective surface for visions or insight. Obsidian, other crystals, glass, water, fire and smoke have all been used for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37\"\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003e80 mm is the common working size. 40–60 mm travels well; 100–120 mm makes a substantial fixed altar piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37\"\u003eDoes it come with a stand?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eYes, a base stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eA dry microfibre cloth. Obsidian is volcanic glass — keep it away from grit, which scratches the polish, and from hard knocks, which chip the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded5;padding:12px 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#2c3a37\"\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0\"\u003eShips within 3 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a scrying mirror used for?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Scrying is the practice of gazing into a reflective surface for visions or insight. 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