About Crystal Balls
Using a crystal ball to receive psychic messages, called scrying, can be traced back to the ancient Greeks, whose oracles used them as part of their counseling. These orbs have remained a popular tool for professional psychics and others who practice divination or meditation. The ball itself doesn't contain images of the past or future; rather, it is the object that the seer uses to focus on as they concentrate on receiving visions.
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Function
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In addition to their affiliation with psychic practices, crystal balls are used in spiritual rituals and by energy workers and feng shui practicioners. They are also bought for decorative purposes by people who simply thing they are pretty.
Focus Point
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One purpose these balls serve for those who practice divination is it gives them an object to focus on. Scryers are told to open their minds to any messages they receive while they gently concentrate on the ball.
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Significance
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When choosing a crystal ball, pick one that you feel drawn to. It doesn't matter what size it is, how much it costs or even if it has flaws. What's important is that the ball feels right for you.
Colors
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Theses balls aren't always transparent. They come in a variety of colors, like lilac, emerald, blue, pink and amber.
Materials
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Not all crystal balls are entirely made of crystal. Others are a combination of leaded glass and crystal, with the glass being the dominant element. Some contain recognizable quartz facets.
Care
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Balls reserved for spiritual practices, psychic readings or emotional work should be wrapped in black or dark silk when not in use to preserve your energies and to keep it from taking on energy from others.
Warning
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Do not leave crystal balls sitting in the sunlight. The crystal acts like a magnifying glass and can cause nearby materials to smolder or catch fire.
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