Crystal balls are important tools in the psychic art of scrying, also known as crystal gazing. The crystal ball is as extensive as it is mysterious. It is displayed in the window of your local psychic; it makes an appearance in books, movies and pop culture;
If you don’t have any knowledge about divination, you might not know that what one actually does with a crystal ball is known as scrying – a world derived from descry, which means to perceive. While the act of fortune-telling is based primarily on staring and focusing into reflective surfaces like stones, mirrors and pools of liquid, you can also technically scry into almost anything.
This practice has been around for almost thousands of years, making appearances in the religious and mystical traditions of numerous ancient civilizations (Yet most notably the Druids) – as has the sparkling glass ball we have come to link or relate with it.
Clear, smooth and spherical crystal balls are very popular with those who practice scrying, to those with an obsession of the arcane arts. Available in a stand options, materials and range of sizes. Crystal balls are readily available brand new, antique or vintage. Considering all the crystal ball options open to you ensures you select the right model to suit your tastes and your skills.
Crystal Ball Size:
When selecting a crystal ball, it is essential that you select the correct size for your own needs. It is very much of a personal choice but however many people feel that a 110 mm crystal ball is a good size for handling. Larger crystal balls are also very popular, as they provide visualizations for larger areas to appear. For those beginners who use smaller crystal balls, about 60 mm in diameter, many consider this size a disadvantage. This is because smaller crystal balls are little harder to hold your gaze in and also sometimes it becomes easily distracted when gazing into the smaller balls.
Crystal Ball Material:
Not all crystal balls are crystal. Reconstituted crystal balls or Fused quartz balls come from quartz and other minerals that are ground down and then reshaped into balls. They are less expensive than solid crystal balls and have a very clear clarity. Generally a solid quartz crystal ball is small in size, made from a single piece of stone, and usually has small flaws in it. Clear quartz is the most traditional choice for a crystal ball.
Glass crystal balls is made from silica dioxide, and usually have very clear or may have very small air bubbles inside them. According to some clairvoyants glass crystal balls are very difficult to read. They are available in a very wide range of sizes and are inexpensive to purchase. Clear crystal balls are not the only option available, though they are the most popular, but other options include rutilated quartz and smoky quartz.
Conclusion:
The crystal ball utilizes the part of you that sees your instinct expressed in a visual form, while on the other hand keeps a safe boundary between your everyday life and psychic practice.