Psychics And Crystal Balls

There is no escaping the association between psychics and crystal balls. In fact, many contemporary psychics actually detest how crystal balls are constantly used as a symbol for ‘psychic’. What few know is WHY psychics and crystal balls seem to go together. So, I thought I would do some research, and what I learned was rather surprising.

You might think that crystal balls are associated with psychics because of the long history of Gypsies using crystal balls in psychic readings. There is some truth to that, but why did the Gypsies adopt the crystal ball as a tool for divination? To answer that, you have to look deeper … and look into the past.

First, we should look at what a psychic is doing when gazing into a crystal ball. It is called ‘scrying’ and it is an ancient form of divination. The word ‘scrying’ is derived from the Old English word ‘descry’ meaning “to see dimly or reveal”. It is said that the Celtic Tribes and Druids are the first to have used crystal balls in divination over 4,000 years ago. Later, in Europe’s Medieval Period (AD 500-1500), much is recorded of psychics, seers, wizards and sorcerers, oracles and others using crystals or crystal balls to look into the past, present and future. It is very likely that gypsies, being a nomadic people who traveled throughout Europe, into Russia and as far as India, picked up the mystical art of scrying with a crystal ball and spread the image of fortune tellers far and wide over the centuries.

At this point, it is important to note that scrying is not done just with a crystal ball. In fact, scrying is historically recorded world wide. Scrying involves gazing into any object with a reflective surface, entering a meditative or trace like state, and interpreting the images or visions that arise. Scrying can even be done with a flame (sometimes called Pyromancy). It is said that Nostradamus used a ‘scrying mirror’ to see into the future and became the basis of his recorded predictions.

Scrying has been recorded world wide and in numerous cultures. The ancient Egyptians believed that the goddess the Sky goddess, Hathor, gazed into reflection in her shield to see all that existed. From that myth, Egyptians priests and oracles used mirrors to look into the past, present and future. The ancient Greeks used beryl, black glassy stones for scrying as well as pools of water.

Now, it is important at this point to point out something: Scrying or crystal gazing is only ONE form of divination. It is a unique mystical art. Not ALL psychics use scrying as a tool to unlock or focus their ability to ‘see’ into the past, present and future. Some psychics may use Tarot, some psychics use no divinational tools. They may be clairvoyant or clariaudient and may just see or hear spirits, or receive ‘information’ from somewhere other that the normal five senses. This may explain why many psychics, mediums, spiritualists and so forth resent the use of the psychic with a crystal ball as a universal image of a ‘psychic’. Such an image in no way relates to their spiritual talents or spiritual practices.

‘How’ or ‘why’ and even ‘if’ scrying works is a subject of much debate. Even more mysterious is why scrying can trigger psychic abilities in some people but not others. Those who seem to know about scrying often say the same things: Scrying should not be undertaken lightly. Meditative practice and/or ritual is needed. Prayer for protection or spiritual preparation is necessary. Some psychics experienced with scrying say the crystals themselves must be carefully chosen or the reflective surface properly prepared. Even the environment and location for scrying is important.

My own, humble, research into divination using scrying has been most revealing. There is a much bigger picture to crystal balls and crystal gazing (some times called crystalism, crystallomancy, gastromancy, and spheromancy) which are only a small part of the mystery of scrying. When seeing an image of psychic with a crystal ball I now see much more, I see a deeper story. Hopefully, I’ve been able to pass this same deeper vision on to you.

It you are interested in talking with a psychic who is an expert in crystal gazing, you may really enjoy Psychic Narnia. Her predictions and readings are impressive. I’ve also had great experiences at authentic psychics finding quality psychics with experience with crystals and scrying. And, a quick shout-out to Psychic Penny for her great help with love readings