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title: "Magic Soul Mirrors by André Consciência"
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# Magic Soul Mirrors by André Consciência

# Introduction

For my book [The Path of Ipsos vol I (Sirius Limited Esoterica)](https://www.siriuslimitedesoterica.com/product-page/the-path-of-ipsos-vol-i-standard-edition-by-andr%C3%A9-consci%C3%AAncia) I was assigned the task of providing means for magicians to access the different magical currents throughout the ages of humankind (and not necessarily by reproducing tradition). This resulted in a mixture of historical and magical research in the magic mirror via the akasha. At one point, scrying into pre-medieval times and early medieval times, I found myself writing about precisely the topic of magic mirrors and scrying balls, captured from out of the peaks and chasms of intense instances.

“The magicians would empower their crystal balls with their life source until the orbs became life sources for the magician himself, the two pulsing as one heart. They would protect this source with statues where they anchored elementals, they being the golems, so that any invisible force coming towards the magician (anchored in the orb) would have to break the stone of the golems first. To the orb they would then bind souls as an additional source of strength. (…) Magicians would also use magical mirrors so that everything they did on the physical as watched by the mirror would replicate on the astral. (…) To the crystal ball they would feed elementals, in order to achieve what they called the eye of the dragon, giving it intelligence, self-preservation and magical abilities of its own. They would compress the power inside the orb for operations of greater magnitude, having it become igneous as the wrath of God. (…) Finally, in a final blow of physical and mental concentration, they would shatter the orb, either gaining supernatural intelligence and the mark of insanity, expanding and fusing with their ancestors, or ascending to affect time bellow. But some would make of their Great Work the polishing of the orb instead through magical balance.”

# Soul Mirrors and Magic Mirrors

In my [“Through the Soul Mirror to the Sphere of the Sun” (Falcon Books Publishing)](https://falconbookspublishing.com/product/through-the-soul-mirror-to-the-sphere-of-the-sun/), I write:

> The soul mirror is what distinguishes Bardon's system of hermetic training from all other training systems of hermeticism or magic, for, having dominion over his mind and soul, the magician is already a master in any exercise he might attempt. Introspection is an essential ingredient to the formula, and without it, he hasn't yet identified his mind or soul. An Olympic champion cannot perform without perfect knowledge of his anatomy, for devoid of such knowledge, his anatomy will trick him into failing or else it will break in its structure and destroy the athlete.

There may be readers who do not know what the soul mirror is, and who do not know who this Bardon, that is mentioned, is. Starting with the latter, he is Franz Bardon, a Czech hermeticist, and one of the most influential authors of Western esotericism due to his clear, practical approach to personal development and magical practices. Considering self-mastery and discipline as the foundation for true magical practice, he became the author of Initiation into Hermetics (focusing on self-discipline and elemental balance), The Practice of Magical Evocation (on summoning neoplatonic beings and working with the astral and mental planes) and The Key to the True Quabbalah (sound, color and sensation as a cosmic creative language).

Favoring practical learning over speculation, his work leans on balancing the elements and achieving consonance between body, soul, and spirit. He rejected the use of magic for selfish or harmful purposes and considered it a philosophical practice aimed at enlightenment. The main tool was… the so-called “soul mirror”.

### So what is the soul mirror?

A tool of introspection described in Initiation into Hermetics, in other words, a method for gaining self-awareness by reflecting on character traits and categorizing them into strengths and weaknesses. It is the practice of seeing one’s soul clearly, as though looking into a mirror.

These traits, or inner qualities, are not only identified as they must then be balanced to achieve magical equilibrium. The work takes the necessary self-honesty to recognize patterns of behavior, emotions, and thought processes that may hinder or support the Adept to be.

### How It Works

First, create two soul mirrors, one is the black mirror and the other the white mirror. In the black mirror you list all your negative traits, weaknesses, or bad habits that you feel hold you back, such as laziness, impatience, greed, or fear.

In the white mirror list all your positive traits, strengths, or virtues that empower you, like compassion, courage, discipline, or creativity.

Secondly, link each trait to one of the four classical elements based on their nature:

Fire: impulses, traits like anger or courage.

Water: emotions, such as envy or empathy.

Air: intellect, like indecision or clarity.

Earth: stability, such as stubbornness or reliability.

Thirdly, make use of the soul mirror to see which element is dominant or imbalanced in your character. For example, excessive Fire traits might indicate impulsivity, while a lack of Earth traits could suggest instability. Take, as well, the intensity of the different traits into account.

Fourthly, balance the Elements by addressing weaknesses (negative traits) and nurturing strengths (positive traits). Also, elements that are lacking traits or impact should be strengthened, etc. This balance is essential for advancing in Bardon’s magical practices. Only by understanding and mastering one’s inner self can a practitioner proceed to the more advanced practices of Hermetic magic, which require a harmonious and disciplined mind, body and soul.

It is both a psychological and mystical exercise, that brings together inner reflection with the metaphysical framework of the Hermetic tradition.

In Through the Soul Mirror to the Sphere of the Sun, I use this mechanism of introspection together with magic for the creation and materialization in oneself of complete soul mirrors that allow for continuous magical progress. Among a myriad of things, I use the magic mirror to strengthen one’s connection to one’s virtues.

> Once the magician is taking large steps towards perfection, he will place a black card with the fluid condenser behind the glass (…) he is to use the mirror as suggested by Bardon when the author writes:
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### So, what is this magic mirror and how is it different from the soul mirror?

A magic mirror is a tool used for practical magical operations of clairvoyance, divination, occult communication, and projection into other realms. It is essentially a medium that allows the magician to access higher planes of consciousness or interact with beings.

It can be a physical object, such as a polished metal surface, a black mirror, or even water in a bowl, used as a focus for the magician's concentration. Franz Bardon gives a specific technique to build the material mirror but this is not the focus of our article. The mirror is loaded to be aligned with specific magical purposes. Not mentioned by Bardon, are the so-called mental magic mirrors, that can be created in the mind's eye through visualization and concentration and used as a reflective surface for thought control, extrasensory perception, or projecting one's consciousness.

In sum, the magic mirror is used for gaining insight into hidden matters or future events, interacting with intelligences, as a gateway to enter the astral or mental planes, for protection and impregnation and, as seen in various instances in Through the Soul Mirror to the Sphere of the Sun, for observing one's own elemental field and refining magical skills.

### Differences Between Magic Mirror and Soul Mirror

| **Aspect** | **Magic Mirror** | **Soul Mirror** |
| ---------- | ---------------- | --------------- |
| **Nature** | Tool for magical operations. | Tool for introspection. |
| **Purpose** | Interaction with the invisible planes. | Self-awareness and magical equilibrium. |
| **Physical Form** | Tangible object. | No physical form; it's a metaphorical concept. |
| **Focus** | External: accessing invisible planes or beings. | Internal: analyzing and improving personal traits. |
| **Role in Bardon’s System** | Used in advanced magical practices. | Foundation for magical growth. |

The soul mirror lays the groundwork for magical equilibrium and self-mastery, making sure the practitioner is mentally and emotionally prepared. Once a solid foundation is established, the magic mirror can be used safely and effectively for advanced practices. However, there is a flaw in this logic. The magician who supposed the soul mirror is simply a stage of the work, is the magician who will maybe fall from a very high place. In other words, advanced practices do not replace the soul mirror, instead they make for advanced soul mirror work.

**How, then, can I use the magic mirror together with the soul mirror?**

- Starting with the soul mirror, you use it to prepare yourself, to guarantee clarity, focus, and balance when using the magic mirror.

1. Use the soul mirror to detect tendencies that may break your focus. For example, excessive Fire (impatience) might make you rush the process, while an underdeveloped Air element (lack of imagination) will limit your ability. Remember balanced elements build a stable mental and emotional state, allowing you to use the magic mirror with precision.

2. Use the soul mirror to set clear, meaningful goals for your magic mirror practices. Often when we fail in our practices it is for lack of purpose.

3. Use your soul mirror to uncover doubts that influence your work with the magic mirror. For instance, use the black mirror of your soul to find a negative trait that you want to work on (e.g., fear, insecurity) and decide to focus your magic mirror sessions on summoning the energy needed to transform this weakness into a strength. The same way, use the white mirror of your soul to amplify a strength that can aid your magic mirror work, such as focus, confidence, or intuition. If you struggle with fear, use the magic mirror to conjure courage (a Fire element trait) and strengthen your resolve.

This integration creates a virtuous cycle: the more balanced and aware you are through the soul mirror, the more effective and transformative your work with the magic mirror becomes.

4. If your soul mirror identifies Water as a strong element, focus on using the magic mirror for emotionally intuitive practices, like exploring relationships or dreams. At the same time, if Earth is weak, use the magic mirror to connect with grounding energies or practical insights.

5. Based on your soul mirror, create affirmations that impregnate the traits you want to nurture. For example: "I am disciplined and focused" or "I radiate confidence and courage." Speak or mentally project these affirmations into the magic mirror while gazing into it. Have the mirror reflect these traits back to you, reinforcing them in your subconscious.

6. Visualize a negative trait (from the black mirror of the soul) manifesting as a dark, cloudy image on the magic mirror’s surface. Imagine this darkness dissipating as you focus on your desire to transform it into a positive quality. Replace it with a clear, radiant image symbolizing the positive counterpart of the trait. Let us assume you are working on impatience (a Fire imbalance). If so, visualize fiery chaos in the mirror calming down and transforming into a steady, glowing ember representing patience and discipline.

7. Begin by observing your thoughts, then move to vacancy of mind. Loading the mirror properly, use it to call your guardian genius or elementals associated with the trait you wish to balance. Look into the mirror (or visualize it mentally) and allow intuitive impressions, symbols, or images to arise. Reflect on how these insights relate to your soul mirror and how you can apply them to transform yourself. If you are competent enough with the magic mirror, you may simply engage in conversation, which includes all of the above and adds clairaudience, clairsentience and a limpid animated image of the guide through clairvoyance.

For example, if working on self-doubt, ask for guidance on how to build confidence. The mirror may present symbolic images (e.g., a lion for courage) that are magically and powerfully charged with understanding and inspiration.

8. Use the magic mirror as a conduit for channeling energy to strengthen the positive traits in your soul mirror by impregnating the magic mirror with a fluid from your chosen source (e.g., the corresponding elemental fluid) and getting the mirror to radiate the trait you wish to strengthen. Have this might flow into you, aligning with the corresponding element in your soul mirror.

For instance, if cultivating resilience (Earth), one should have the mirror glowing with steady, grounding energy, breathing it in through all pores to fortify strength and stability.

9. Allow the mirror to project a harmonious image of all four elements in magical equilibrium within you. Memorize it with all your heart and senses, and let it go. Then have it project the living image of your soul mirror, and temporarily connect your very soul to the magic mirror, generating a physical soul mirror, so when you manipulate the magic mirror you are modifying your soul mirror. Order the mirror to transmute the second manifestation into the first now and in the luckiest way. Become.

### Conclusion

The magic mirror provides a palpable medium to deepen concentration and helps channel and balance elemental fluids related to your traits.

Additionally, the mirror serves as a symbolic portal for becoming, making internal changes feel more real and actionable, as it links your work on the self with form and force.

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