I am going to show you a simple way of Divination called Scrying. The first thing you need to do is get some sort of reflective object… like a mirror or a crystal ball, etc. This will actually allow you to catch a glimpse of things to come if you follow your current path.
Now, turn out the lights, and get some of your favorite incense going. The only light that should be in the room is a dim light, such as a candle set behind you. Cover the table you are going to use with a black cloth or piece of fabric. Now place the object you chose to use for Scrying on top of the table.
Start by warming up and getting into your meditative space, setting the tone for what you will be doing. When you are ready, open your eyes and look into the surface of your scrying instrument. Your focus should shift past the surface to a point somewhere approximately five or six inches beyond the surface. This may or may not work for you, but it is the best way to shift your focus for scrying. Have you ever looked at those pictures that are completely comprised of colored dots and/or splotches and had to look past the surface to see the three-dimensional image in the picture? It...