Lunar scrying, femininity, and psychic enhancement By Adeline Atlas
Jun 05, 2025
Welcome back, I’m Adeline Atlas, 11-times published author, and this is the Mirror Mirror series.
In today’s video, we’re diving deep into the mystical and powerful connection between mirrors and moonlight. Mirrors have long been used in divination, and when combined with the lunar energy of the moon, they become a potent tool for psychic enhancement and spiritual connection. This practice, known as lunar scrying, has roots in ancient traditions and connects to the feminine energy of the moon. But how does moonlight enhance psychic abilities? What is the connection between femininity and lunar scrying? And how can we tap into this cosmic energy using mirrors?
In this video, we’ll uncover the esoteric significance of mirrors, the spiritual connection with the moon, and how to harness this energy for psychic development and self-discovery. Let’s get into it.
The Power of the Moon and Mirrors
The moon has been revered in spiritual traditions for millennia. In almost every culture, the moon represents more than just a celestial body—it is associated with intuition, emotions, and feminine energy. The moon governs the cycles of nature, including the tides, and its energy is believed to influence our psychic abilities, emotional states, and spiritual awareness.
The Moon as a Psychic Enhancer
The moon's energy is considered reflective—just like a mirror. It doesn't produce its own light but instead reflects the light of the sun. This makes the moon a powerful symbol of intuition and psychic reflection. Much like a mirror, the moon’s energy can help us reflect on our inner selves and connect with deeper layers of our consciousness. When you use moonlight in combination with a mirror, you amplify your spiritual connection and psychic sensitivity.
In ancient traditions, scrying, or the art of using reflective surfaces to gain insight or see into the future, was often done under the light of the moon. The moon's energy was thought to enhance the psychic abilities of the practitioner, allowing them to tap into unseen realms and receive guidance from beyond the physical world.
Lunar Scrying: Divination with Mirrors and Moonlight
Lunar scrying is the practice of using mirrors or reflective surfaces under the moon’s light for divination—a way to gain insight into the future or receive messages from the spirit world. This practice has been used in various cultures for centuries, often in rituals, ceremonies, and personal spiritual work.
How Lunar Scrying Works
To practice lunar scrying, you would typically use a mirror—often a black mirror or a still pool of water—and position it under the moonlight. The reflective surface acts as a portal or window to the astral plane, allowing the practitioner to access psychic insights and messages from spirits. The moon's energy is believed to enhance the clarity of these reflections, making it easier to see visions, symbols, or visions of the future.
- The Setting
For effective lunar scrying, you’ll want to create a quiet, sacred space that is free from distractions. Ideally, you would perform this ritual outside, under the open sky, where the full power of the moon’s light can reach you. If you’re indoors, set up a space where you can place the mirror near a window where moonlight can fall directly onto it.
- Feminine Energy of the Moon
In spiritual practices, the moon is often seen as a symbol of the divine feminine, embodying intuition, emotion, and psychic sensitivity. The waxing and waning phases of the moon reflect the phases of life, from growth to release, making it a powerful ally for those who want to explore their inner wisdom and connect with their higher self. Lunar scrying, therefore, is often a feminine ritual, deeply connected to overstanding one’s emotions, intuition, and spiritual path.
The Phases of the Moon and Their Influence on Scrying
- New Moon: This phase is perfect for setting intentions, manifesting new goals, and beginning new projects. It is a time of reflection and quiet growth. During this time, lunar scrying can help you gain insights into your new endeavors and what’s coming into your life.
- Waxing Moon: This phase is about growth and action. As the moon increases in size, it symbolizes the building of energy. Lunar scrying during this phase helps with clarifying the path forward, strengthening personal goals, and seeing the potential outcomes of your efforts.
- Full Moon: The full moon represents the height of energy, illumination, and culmination. This phase is often used for clarity, insight, and illumination of the truth. During the full moon, lunar scrying can bring powerful revelations, spiritual guidance, and deep insight into personal or collective situations.
- Waning Moon: This phase is about release and clearing away what no longer serves you. Lunar scrying during this time can help you see what needs to be let go and can provide insight into shadow aspects of yourself that need healing.
The Connection Between Mirrors and Feminine Energy
In addition to their use in divination, mirrors are also deeply connected to feminine energy in various cultures. This connection stems from the reflective nature of both mirrors and the moon, which serves as a mirror to the sun’s energy.
Mirrors as Symbols of the Feminine
Mirrors, like the moon, have been associated with the feminine for millennia. They represent not only beauty and self-reflection, but also the deeper, intuitive side of the self. In mythology, goddesses and spiritual archetypes often use mirrors as tools for self-discovery or empowerment. The mirror reflects the truth of one’s inner being, just as the moon reflects the light of the sun. In this way, mirrors can serve as tools for introspection, helping us overstand our spiritual nature, our inner wisdom, and our intuitive guidance.
The Mirror as a Feminine Power Tool
The moon and the mirror are linked in their capacity to reflect and reveal. They are symbols of the inner world, representing the feminine principle of intuition, emotion, and sensitivity. This makes mirrors a powerful tool for women, especially in rituals or practices that involve self-empowerment, intuition, and psychic work.
How to Practice Lunar Scrying with Mirrors
Now that we overstand the connection between mirrors, moonlight, and feminine energy, let’s look at how to practice lunar scrying with mirrors:
- Choose Your Mirror
For lunar scrying, it’s ideal to use a dark mirror or black obsidian mirror, as the dark surface allows for better focus and clarity. However, any mirror will do, as long as it is placed in direct moonlight. - Prepare Your Space
Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit and gaze into the mirror. Place the mirror where it will catch the moonlight, whether outside or near a window. - Relax and Focus
Before beginning, take a few moments to relax and clear your mind. Focus on your intention—whether you’re seeking guidance, clarity, or insight into a particular question. Center your energy and breathe deeply to ground yourself. - Gaze into the Mirror
As you gaze into the mirror, let your vision soften and your mind open. The goal is to let the moon’s energy guide you, and allow the reflective surface of the mirror to open up to spiritual insights. Don’t force any visions—allow them to come naturally. You may see images, symbols, or receive impressions in the form of emotions or thoughts. - Interpret Your Findings
After your scrying session, take some time to reflect on the visions or impressions you received. Write them down and allow the moon’s wisdom to integrate into your overstanding. Use this guidance to inform your path moving forward.
Mirrors and moonlight work together as tools of spiritual enhancement and psychic growth. By practicing lunar scrying, you can tap into the energetic powers of the moon and the reflective power of mirrors to gain insight into your spiritual journey and uncover hidden truths. Whether you’re seeking clarity, guidance, or simply a deeper connection with your inner self, the moon and mirror together form a mystical combination for personal growth.
In the next video, we’ll explore mirrors and their connection to femininity—how mirrors act as empowerment tools, helping us tap into our inner wisdom, intuition, and divine feminine energy. Until then, take care, and remember: mirrors are not just reflective surfaces—they are spiritual gateways that reveal more than what meets the eye.