Crystal ball gazing is a type of divination known as crystallomancy and for hundreds of years it has been used by people of various spiritual traditions. This form of divination, which falls under the category of scrying, involves gazing at a crystal ball while in a relaxed, meditative state until visions or images appear to the seer. Many people who have particular psychic abilities find the use of a crystal ball to be helpful in obtaining information for themselves or for others. But you don’t need to have strong psychic abilities in order to use a crystal ball; you just need an open mind and patience.
How to Buy and Where to Purchase a Crystal Ball
To start with you’ll actually need a crystal ball and these can be easily found at New Age shops or business on the Web that offer New Age, Pagan or Occult products. Some people insist on being able to hold and get a “feel” for the energy of the crystal ball before buying it but this is not the case for everyone. Just try to let your intuition guide you. Crystal balls do not necessarily have to be crystal either; ones made of glass can also work well. The ball should be completely spherical, in other words not with a flat bottom; these types of crystal balls seem to work the best. Since it’s spherical you’ll also need a stand to keep it on and these are very easy to find in the same businesses and shops where crystal balls are sold.
Crystal balls also come in many different sizes from 2 inches in diameter and larger. They also come in many different colors as well as the traditional clear crystal. Again, it all comes down to your own personal preference and what feels “right” to you. Trust your intuition and let it guide you in making the best choice. Also keep in mind that just because a particular crystal ball is more expensive than others it doesn’t make it any better.
How to use your Crystal Ball
Once you have your crystal ball then of course you’ll want to begin using it. Some people choose to cleanse their crystal ball in one of many various ways such as smudging or running clear water over it. This is believed to rid the crystal ball of any unwanted energy that may have become attached to it.
Set aside some uninterrupted time and sit with the crystal ball in a dimly lit room. You may wish to use only candlelight to help create a more calm and reflective atmosphere. It’s best if any lighting in the room is behind you and your crystal, not shining directly upon it.
As you remain seated, with the crystal ball placed in front of you, take some time to relax and ground yourself. Close your eyes and let your mind to relax, letting any stressful thoughts float away. It may be helpful to focus upon the area of the third eye chakra because this is where your inner vision and intuition is centered. Imagine this chakra as awake and open to energy and information that is unknown to your other five senses. Do this for as long as you feel is necessary.
At times people will use a crystal ball to scry for a specific question or intent. If this is the case for you state your question, either aloud or to yourself, as you sit with your eyes closed in this relaxed state.
Now open your eyes and let your vision rest upon the crystal ball. Don’t stare at it hard; just gaze at it with a soft focus. Breathe gently and rhythmically as you do this and keep your body relaxed. You may see the crystal cloud up or darken or you may see flashes of images or colors. Don’t try to analyze them of think about them, just let them appear to you. Some people find it very helpful to have a recording device nearby, so that they can speak briefly about what they’re seeing and then decipher it later.
If nothing comes to you after a time, don’t be discouraged and don’t judge yourself. Take a break from it and then try it again at another time.
When you feel that you’ve seen enough, then take a few deep cleansing breaths and blink your eyes a few times. This brings you out of the meditative state and into the present. Some people feel a little “spacey” or light headed after a crystal ball gazing, but it’s nothing to be alarmed about. If you feel this way make sure that you are firmly grounded. You can do this by tapping your feet on the ground, drinking a glass of water or lightly tapping your hands on your thighs.
When you’re not using your crystal ball, it’s best to store it away in a box or in a cloth bag. Your crystal ball should not be used by anyone else, since it has its own personal connection to you.
Crystal ball gazing takes practice and patience. But if you follow these guideline and trust your own intuition you will find that it can be an enriching and enjoyable part of your spiritual path.
