Crystal ball
Crystal gazing is to use a crystal ball, a seer stone ,or other
crystal as a divining tool. One seeks to receive visions or information about
issues, the future, a present situation or to foretell events, discover hidden
knowledge, prophecy, or perception by intuition and instinctive foresight.
Many people do see visions in the crystal. Some see or sense symbols, colors
or shapes that they interpret. Other people actually see images or events
unfolding as though viewing a movie.
The process of gazing is quite similar to other psychic reading and meditation
techniques.
While tools may help with scrying , the knowledge and ability to do this work
lies within the seeker rather than in the tools . Many people have had visions
and gotten information while holding a crystal or gazing into a crystal but
possibly as many have the same experiences without gazing into a crystal.
Crystals are amplifiers and transmitters and receivers of energy. This gives
them the capacity to assist seekers in scrying and other divination. The
choice of a crystal scrying tool is entirely up to each individual. Some
people prefer a clear crystal ball or a seer stone which is frosted on the
outside with a clear polished center area. Others people prefer crystals or
crystal balls with inclusions or rainbows which act as points of focus ,These
inclusions are often called doorways. Some people use window crystals or place
a crystal cluster in a bowl of water. The clear or included quartz crystal is
the most commonly used scrying stone but other stones including black or other
dark obsidian can also be used.
The process of learning to scry consistently can be a long one so patience is
of importance While some people are able to scry as soon as they try, most
people find that it may take several weeks of of at least 20 minutes practice
daily before they begin to get results.
There are several different traditions of scrying. The principle differences
are often in the set up and lighting surrounding the crystal . The best
lighting for beginners seems to be a dimly lit room. Neutral light, such as
that of north light or an overcast day or twilight is usually less distraction
than brighter light. Some scryers prefer that light be behind them and over
their shoulder. Others prefer to place a candle behind the crystal ball
or other scrying crystal.
You want to have your gazing crystal in a place where it is comfortable for
you to gaze into it for quite a while. You do not want to have reflections of
surrounding objects visible in the crystal . If you have a light box you may
find that placing your scrying tool on it is perfect as the crystal is
completely lit from beneath. If you do not have a light box the crystal is
often placed on a stand on a black or dark blue silk or velvet cloth or on a
dark covered pillow. Your gazing crystal should be cleared before and after
each use by your preferred method . Many crystal reader and scryers prefer
that they be the only person to touch their gazing crystal because another
person's energy might be absorbed by the crystal and effect readings. A few
scryers do have the querant ( person being read for) hold the crystal tool
before reading. This is in order to fine tune the crystal to that persons
energy.
Most people probably try too hard when learning to scry. Their own effort to
see something in the crystal interferes with the process. Relax and allow
yourself to be open to the experience . Begin by Communing with the crystal
and grounding and centering yourself. Connect with your high self and or
spiritual source. Deep breathing can help with this connection. This will
eliminate any possibility of contact by or with entities that might be
considered hostile or negative . This should not be a problem but should you
have specific issues with protection or fear of psychic attack by all means
surround yourself with a circle of light, call in your angels or use a simple
protective method of your choice before beginning.
Whatever gazing or other divination method is being used people get clearer
results when they have a clear reason for scrying. It is good to have prepared
a question or questions or formed a clear intention to receive information
about a particular subject or situation rather than to read the crystal just
out of curiosity .
Decide your intention and purpose for the reading , (which initially will
probably just be to learn how to scry). Gaze into the crystal with a soft
visual focus and a mental openness.
This is just like a basic meditation when your attention wanders bring it back
gently to focus on the center of the crystal tool.
Gaze into the ball, but do not stare. Just relax and gaze. Most people do not
get results the first time or first few times they sit with the crystal.
Eventually you may notice a small cloudy glow in the center of the crystal.
This is the focusing area where your visions will appear. Often beginning
readers are so startled by the initial appearance of images or colors that
they lose focus completely. When you practice persistently you learn how to
maintain clear focus.
You might see easily understood images but you may see clouds or colors or
symbols. Often it helps to have a pen and paper at hand to keep a quick log of
symbols or words and other impressions Though not everyone can maintain focus
and take notes.
There is no absolutely uniform system for interpreting the meaning of symbols
and colored clouds. Dream books and color healing guides can have suggestions
for traditional interpretations of symbols . These tools help you awaken your
intuition about the meaning of the patterns and images you see. The degree of
turbulence and movement in clouds may
indicate the intensity of the event referred to or its nearness in time.
There are traditions that many readers use. Here is one set of
interpretations, but it is not definitive, use your intuition .
Blue clouds may symbolize success of career or business,
Gold clouds symbolize prosperity, steady cash flow and possibly new romance.
Gray/Dark gray or Black may symbolize sadness or ill fortune.
Green clouds symbolize health, happiness .
Orange clouds may symbolize hidden aggression and anger, or troubled emotions.
Red clouds symbolize danger to come.
Silver clouds symbolize troublesome times ahead followed by good times.
White clouds symbolize very good fortune ahead.
Yellow clouds symbolize upcoming obstacles.
If you have a set of color meanings and correspondences that you are already
familiar with see if those work for you in scrying before you work at learning
another system. There are quite a few books and web sites about crystal gazing
and other scrying methods if you want to explore this area more thoroughly.
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