Spheres or Crystal Balls Last Update 3/2/10
Long regarded as a symbol of divination and a means of scrying*, Crystal Balls have been used by both Eastern and Western traditional cultures. When people first began scrying, they used reflective surfaces.. As crystals were discovered, particularly clear quartz, they became the perfect scrying tool, due to their transparency and symmetry. Using a crystal ball in this way is referred to as crystallomancy.
Readers of crystal balls say that gazing into the centre can aid the ability to look beyond the physical into the spiritual world, communicating with loved ones who've passed on, gain insight from spirit guides and see messages about the future.
North American shamans referred to quartz crystals as light-stones and believed they were "splinters from the Heavenly Throne." As such, they became a crucial element in their bid for clairvoyance. Druids also used crystals for scrying and traditional Scottish Highlanders called them "stones of power."
Crystal balls have also been used for healing. The Ancient Egyptians used crystal spheres as a means of concentrating the rays of the sun onto a particular area of the body that needed healing.
As with all crystals, when choosing a crystal ball, use your intuition and be guided to one that feels right for you. It doesn't matter what it looks like to other people, it's how you feel and can relate to it that matters. If it feels right to you, than go with it
Familiarise yourself with your crystal ball before using it - meditating whilst holding it and trying to connect with its energy is a good way to allow your crystal and you to become as one.
*Scrying is the name given to the ancient technique of gazing into an object such as a crystal ball (or skull) for the purposes of divination. Although some people can achieve visions from gazing into flames or even a shallow bowl of water or black ink, the clear quartz crystal ball is the most common method.
Anyone can learn to scry. It is all a matter of practice. If you meditate it will be much easier. If you ask a question - and place lots of energy in the answer - it will manifest faster for you.
Though some people go through rituals before they scry - it isn't necessary. If you wish to ask your spirit guides for guidance go ahead. Some people say a little prayer and ask for the correct information to appear.
