Crystal Ball Readings for Beginners

The correct term for reading a crystal ball is Crystallomancy or Spheromancy. When people mention this it usually conjures up images of a gypsy woman wearing a shawl in a darkened tent. Crystal balls have long been considered a means of divination and are often called Shew stones or Seer stones. The history is romantic and mysterious but it is not known exactly where this method originated from or how it was first used.   Crystal balls are usually made of glass or clear, translucent crystals or stone.  However, some people prefer to use dark coloured or obsidian stones. In fact – they do not have to even be sphere shaped. Some psychics use a crystal pyramid for the same sort of readings.  As long as the ball is free from bubbles it is fine to use for this purpose. The act of gazing into a crystal ball for divination is referred to as scrying. A crystal ball is not the only tool that can be used in this practice. Mirrors, bowls of water and any reflective surface can be used. It is known that some can use smoke, fire and pools of water – such as a lake to see what the future may hold.

As an aid in clairvoyance there are many different techniques used in reading a crystal ball. The simplest one is explained below as a means of beginning this technique of clairvoyance.

A crystal ball and a scrying dish work in much the same way. Sit in a dimly lit room where you will not be disturbed. You can choose whether to light candles in the room, or play music. Any addition is fine as long as you feel comfortable with it and it will not disturb your concentration. The atmosphere of the room is important as it helps you to leave distractions behind and look into the ball confidently.

Use a dark piece of material or a reading cloth to put underneath your crystal ball in order to eliminate as much reflection as you possibly can. You can choose whether to also rest the ball on a stand or put it straight onto the material surface. You can also choose to hold the ball in the palm of your hand – but this is a technique used by experienced psychics and beginners may find it more difficult.

Sit comfortably and relax. Take some deep breaths and centre yourself as you would before doing any kind of readings or meditation. To prepare yourself mentally and spiritually is most important. Open up your psychic centres and allow the reading to come to you.  Rest your hands on the crystal ball for a couple of minutes. This will make sure that you are in tune and connected with the energy between you.  Visualise your question – or speak it aloud.

When you feel ready – remove your hands and look deeply into the crystal. Relax your eyes and gaze rather than staring. Look into the crystal at a point you are drawn to. You may find that your vision drifts in and out of focus. After a short while you will see a mist or ‘smoke’ forming inside the crystal. Visualise this clearing and images will start to form. At this point it is important not to lose focus on your crystal. If you become distracted you may have to start again. Do not worry if this happens as it takes much practice. The more you do this - the easier you will find it.

Note the images that you see and let them change of their own accord. You can make sense of them after the crystal has finished channelling. The flow may come to a stop quickly – or it may take some time. When the images have faded away you must remain comfortable and imagine the mist coming back into the crystal. When the crystal has returned to its original state you can cleanse and thank the ball.

Cleansing a crystal ball is necessary when you feel it has been exposed to negativity or a difficult reading. You can do this in a number of ways. The most common is to leave the crystal to soak in a bowl of distilled water with added rock salt. One hour is sufficient. Dry the crystal carefully. You can leave the ball to soak overnight if this is preferable. Leaving the crystal out in a safe place during a full moon will recharge and energise the crystal ball with psychic energy. If you have more than one reading in a short space of time and soaking is not an option – you can cleanse the ball using a smudge stick or some incense. It is best to use sage. Use the smoke to clean the crystal and realign the energy. As with many divination tools it is preferable not to let others handle your crystal ball. Their energies will be transferred onto it and this may cloud your readings.