Crystal ball gazing is a time honored method of divination or scrying. Crystal balls should be cleared and charged when you first get them, and periodically thereafter. Opinions differ as to the best way to do these tasks. The best course of action is to review some of the common methods, and find what speaks to you. As with most things in magick, it is best to go with your instincts. You can also use these methods to cleanse and charge your other crystals, but keep in mind these recommendations are intended predominantly for quartz and/or glass scrying balls. If your crystal or crystal ball is made of a different material it may react to some of the methods, so be sure to do your research. I will go over some of the more popular methods below.

Cleaning your crystal ball:

Crystal balls do tend to collect dust and therefore will need to be cleaned from time to time. Do yourself a favor and do not use any kind of detergent to clean it, not even one claiming to be natural or organic as this can leave a residue or film on your crystal ball. It is best to use purified, distilled, or spring water and then dry it with a soft, clean towel.

Clearing your crystal ball:

• Crystal bath. You can soak them in either salt water (use sea salt if possible) or water with an essential oil added. Soak your crystal ball in the bath overnight, then pat dry in the morning. If you prefer you can allow it to dry outside in the sun, provided it is not too cold outside. Be careful not to use too much salt, as it can scratch the delicate surface of your crystal ball. If using essential oil, select something that is either purifying (such as lemon) or is energetically in tune with your intended purpose. When your crystals are “done” pour off the water, being careful not to touch the water as it contains the negative energy it has just cleansed.
• Smudging. Pass your crystal ball through the smoke, or pass the smudge over your ball.
• Incense. Use the same way as smudging. You can choose a purification incense (such as lavender or lemon) or something suited to your current intentions.
• Bury it. You can bury your crystal ball in soft natural earth overnight. I recommend doing this on your own property for legal and practical reason. We wouldn’t want to misplace it
• By feel. This is how I generally clear and charge my own crystals as I have become adept at directing energies. Visualize the crystal enveloped in a pure white light, with any stray energies washing away.
• Reiki. If you are trained in Reiki, you can clear your crystals in that way.

Charging your crystal ball:

• in a bowl of natural water under the full (or some say new) moon.
• during a particular moon phase (waxing moon is drawing and increase, waning moon is banishing or releasing, full moon for abundance and completion, new moon for meditation)
• outside for 24 hours, starting at day break, allowing it to absorb both the sunlight and the moonlight. Note: avoid direct sunlight.
• outside during an eclipse, or other astrological event.
• near a pyramid, especially one of precious metal or natural crystal.
• in the reflected light of Austrian crystals.
• on a quartz cluster.
• in sunlight. Note: avoid direct sunlight.
• with Reiki.
• during an equinox (fall for abundance, spring for growth and fertility)
• the smoke of wormwood.

I hope this is useful for getting you started, happy scrying!

~Anyanka

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