scry, crystal gazing

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Scrying or 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. Traditional crystal gazing is

an area where I have relatively little recent personal experience. I

have received information by using an imaginary ball or screen which

I see in my mind or which appears before me . Sometimes this occurs

while I am holding a crystal. On the occasions I have received

information while crystal gazing, the information has not appeared in

the crystal but in front of my brow chakra or in my head . So to me the

crystal is like a meditation tool ,something that you use as a focus

while you reach the mental openness that allows you to perceive

information . 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 seems to be quite similar to other psychic

reading and meditation techniques . Perhaps some other list members have

recent practical experience with scrying and would like to share their

experiences with us .

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 and 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 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 black or other dark obsidian is also 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

or neutral light such as that of north light or an overcast day or

twilight . Dim light 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 . I recommend clearing with shakti from the Crystal

Empowerments if you have been attuned to that system or a shakti from

another energy system or with breath. Other clearing methods also work

well if not as swiftly. Most scryers do prefer that they be the only

person to touch their gazing crystal because each person's energy might

be absorbed by the crystal and effect readings . Some scryers do have

the querant hold the crystal tool before reading 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, just 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 . I presume anyone reading this would never seek contact and

information from destructive entities. (energy follows attention).

Whatever gazing or other divination method is being used I find that

people get best results when they have a clear reason for scrying and

have asked a question or questions or formed a clear intention to

receive information about a particular subject or situation rather than

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. some people suggest you try not

to blink but I think that does not matter , do not focus on your

blinking while you are gazing . 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 scryers

are so startled by the initial appearance of images or colors that they

lose focus completely but 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 can help 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 though dream books and color healing guides

can 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 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.

I recommend that if you have a set of color meanings and correspondences

that you are already familiar with you 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.

 

Peggy Jentoft ~ Solarraven

Nov. 27, 2001

 

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