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The Host of Many
Mystic South 2025 | Presented by Jamie Waggoner

Whether you realize it or not, you're probably already familiar with scrying. From the infamous incantation, "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all" spoken by the evil queen in Snow White, to Galadriel's magical mirror pool that shows the past, present, and future in Lord of the Rings, to the popular (and creepy!) "Bloody Mary" sleepover game, scrying is part of our collective psyche. In this workshop, we will learn how to engage in three primary types of scrying: water, mirror, and flame. We'll discuss the basics of magical safety, discernment, interpretation, and ethics as they apply to these techniques. We will also cover how to intentionally open and close portals to help fine-tune and focus your chosen scrying medium. Your host for this adventure is Jamie, whose essay on scrying was recently featured in The Feminine Macabre Volume IV.

This presentation is part of the Mystic South conference, July 11 - 13, 2025, in Atlanta, GA. From the website: “Mystic South is filled with workshops, educational abstract presentations, rituals, community building, and much more. With the backdrop of the grand city of Atlanta, be a part of our celebration of the diversity of the peoples and religious practices, both past and present, that make up our region.” Check out https://mystic-south.com/ for ticket info and more details.