Greetings!
Use anything that you feel comfortable with....
People often advise a dark bowl as this gives a clearer 'picture'...as with black matrix TV'sd, a dark background does yeild a decent backdrop...but, conversely, a mirrored backdrop or a clear glass backdrop will also work! Use any water. Yes, there are many different OPINIONS about this...so, as I said before, use what you feel most comfortable with. Setyour mood. Don't have glaring lights shining up into your face.
Enjoy! Research some of the reasons WHY water is used (as opposed to ketchup....) Though you can scry with most anything...the actual talent lies within YOU not the bowl nor the water. But don't rely on my blurb here...research, learn, PRACTICE and feel good about it! (IMG:
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