Crystal ball gazing is mostly considered to be theatrics, thanks to how pop culture has portrayed it. It always shows a lady inside a carnival tent offering to tell you about the future for a small price. Crystal ball gazing is much more complicated than that. If you want to start crystal-ball gazing, you will need to know how to choose a crystal ball that suits you and how to interpret the signs correctly. Here’s a step-by-step guide that you will be easily able to follow.

What is Crystal Ball Gazing?

Crystal ball gazing is a very old form of divination that requires you to stare at the crystal globe and receive the message it is trying to convey. Psychics and seers can commonly interpret the signs easily; these signs are symbolic rather than literal. For example, if the crystal ball appears cloudy, then that may mean that you will face obstacles in the near future. The crystal ball does not specify what exactly the obstacle will be.

Crystal ball reading is also called scrying by some. Readers tap into a trance-like state to receive these divine insights.

Choosing Your First Crystal Ball

You also need to choose the right kind of crystal ball for an intuitive reading. It depends on what kind of reading you want to have. Beginners prefer to start with clear quartz and obsidian as they are easier to read.

• Clear Quartz: If you want to do general and spiritual readings, then clear quartz is best for you. They naturally amplify the energy around them, and you will be able to read it more clearly. It will let even a beginner focus more on the energy around them and will remove any surrounding distractions.
• Obsidian: This crystal ball is best if you want to practice shadow work and work on your personal growth. The dark surface of the globe is perfect for when you want to confront your doubts and fears and identify unhealthy patterns.

The size of the crystal ball matters more than you think, especially for a beginner. A smaller one with a diameter of 3-4 meters. A smaller crystal ball is easier to handle and will let the reader focus more comfortably.

How to Prepare the Space for a Crystal Ball Reading

You need to make sure that your space is free of distractions and quiet. A loud environment can disturb your focus and the message that the crystal ball is trying to convey.

• Lightning: You are not going to get a good reading if there is a bright light flashing in front of your eyes. You need soft lighting, something closer to a candle. A candle will help you tap into your inner spiritual energy.
• Scent: A strong scent is also more likely to distract you than help you focus. Try to burn sandalwood or mugwort instead if you want a peaceful environment. They don’t have a strong smell.

Place the crystal ball on a dark surface to lessen the visual distraction. A bright red tablecloth will draw your attention away from the crystal globe. Put on instrumental music that helps you calm down and relax.

Step-by-Step Guide to Reading the Ball

Now that you have arranged your space, you need to understand how to read the crystal ball. If you are a beginner, you will need to be very patient.

• Ground yourself first: Take slow and deep breaths first to ground yourself. If you are anxious, you need to leave that restlessness outside the room. Start the reading only after you feel settled and at peace.
• Set your intention: Ask yourself: What questions do I need answered? What are my intentions today? Hold the crystal ball in your open palms and ask it your questions.
• Begin the soft gaze: Keep the crystal ball back on the table. Keep your gaze unfocused and stare at the globe. Don’t blink too hard or too little. Keep yourself calm and try to look for any patterns inside the crystal ball.
• Enter the trance-like state: This is the light meditative state between full wakefulness and sleep. Your breathing will slow. The room may feel quieter. Don’t try to force this state; it will take a lot of practice.
• Receive without judgment: Once you’re in this state, impressions may come as mists forming and shifting in the ball, colors, shapes, symbolic imagery, or a very strong gut feeling.

Interpreting the Signs: What You Might See

If this is your first time crystal-ball gazing, you may feel disappointed. You may not see any vivid visions. Nobody does, at the start. It takes years of practice.

Mists and clouds are among the most common first phenomena. If the mist you are looking at is white or light-colored, then it signifies positive energy in your life. Darker mist, on the other hand, may point towards secrets. Moving mists that seem to part can indicate an opening or a path forward.

Colors carry their own symbolic language. Each color denotes a different meaning.

• Blue: It means that the truth will be revealed, and you need good communication skills if you want to resolve the issues in your life.
• Red: It indicates passion, urgency, or conflict. It may also mean that the crystal ball is trying to warn you.
• Gold or white light is often means that you are with guidance or spiritual contact. 
• Green speaks to healing or growth. You may see the color green if you have been actively trying to work on your past traumas.

Symbolic imagery includes shapes that suggest objects, people, or scenes. Each symbol has a unique meaning. You should keep a journal and note down your first few crystal ball-reading experiences. You may find certain objects and patterns recurring.

How To Cleanse Your Crystal Ball?

After every session, cleanse your ball energetically. This means clearing any residual energy it absorbed during the reading, so it doesn’t carry over into your next session. The simplest method is smoke cleansing: passing the ball slowly through the smoke of burning sage or palo santo while holding the intention of clearing. You can also leave it on a windowsill under moonlight overnight, particularly around the full moon, to recharge it.

Never leave your crystal ball, particularly a clear glass or quartz sphere, in direct sunlight. It is considered a very serious fire hazard.

Final Thoughts

You will need to put in a lot of time honing and practicing your skills if you want to read a crystal ball accurately. Beginners may struggle with feeling connected to the energy of the crystal ball, at first. One has to achieve inner peace, first. If you are restless and anxious then that means your energy is all over the place and not focused.

Want to know more about crystal ball gazing? Chat with a psychic!