as some consider mermaids to be a type of fae creature, it is important to note they do not immediately trust humans and it is something to be done with caution. with some research into the lore, here is what i’ve come up with;
🌊 know what you want to talk to the mermaid about, and consider first the trust level you need when asking, as somethings are sensitive information.
do you have questions regarding them, or magic?
do you wish to work with them on a spell?
🌊 place the mirror in the water, place offerings around the edges of the bowl.
🌊 engage with the astral plane at least partially.
🌊 take your hand and place it in the water when you invoke the name of a mermaid. remove your hand immediately after.
🌊 use the pendulum or method of divination to receive their answers.
🌊 when you are done, place the offerings in the water and let sit.
🌊 remove the mirror before you pour out the water, try to touch the water minimal amounts when removing.
respect and safety:
🌊 like any spiritual or magical creature, you must respect the ones you work with. however, mermaids are also known from lore to be hostile towards humans, particularly the bit with luring away and drowning.
🌊 after contacting a mermaid, be wary of any music that strikes a chord with you, and approach it carefully, as music is their primary way of luring “sailors” and other humans to their destruction.
🌊 after first contact, either protect yourself with spells or continue to give offerings to the mermaid, as you have denied them the bounty they were after, – a human to drown.
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