All this reminds me of the Zen concept of "makyo." The Roshi was quite strict in admonishing people practicing Zazen not to get involved with the makyo; to just ignore it. Some practitioners who were professional musicians (for example) said they got CD quality audio makyos of classical music. Me, I'd just begin to see landscapes and figures in the bland fabric divider in front of my open eyes. Following the Roshi's advice I ignored them. Now that I am no longer practicing Zen, but am attempting scrying, I get absolutely nothing!