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The earliest recorded use of crystals for clear seeing, or clairvoyant, purposes, as well as healing purposes, date back to 10th century Persia, where scrolls still exist that illustrate that the art of "scrying," or "perceiving from a distance; a form of divination," was used by practitioners of esoteric sciences. In addition, Agate, a micro-crystal variety of quartz, which is characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of color, was found more than 3,000 years ago in what is now Italy.
Crystal gazing is extremely rich in its historical context; though we do not know the exact date or place where this practice originated, it is reasonable to say that crystal gazing in some form has been with mankind since antiquity.
Early practitioners were largely medicine men and seers for their communities; Nostradamus, a highly educated healer, physician, astrologer, philosopher, and psychic, was a "secret scryer," as were many early prophets. Crystals and their many uses were among many of the first forms of divination and healing - man first realized they were able to discern, manipulate, and heal from many reflective surfaces, such as a pool of water, a stone, a slate of glass, and even fire and smoke.
However, the history of crystals is not confined to southern Europe and the Middle East; cultures all over the world have used the properties of crystals as a means of divining the past, present, or future, and for healing. Depending on the culture and practice, crystal gazers of yesterday and today will usually see visions, use the crystals to clear the "etheric energy" around the body, and apply crystals to certain "power points" on the body in order to heal a specific ailment.
Crystal balls, composed of the same elements of "raw" crystals cut from rock and various gems, became popular in 18th and 19th century Europe, with the rise of Spiritualism. Many practitioners still use crystal balls to perform healing and divination; it varies largely with each person and his or her individual choice, but in broad terms, the rather roughly cut, yet elegantly mysterious mirage that one can see inside a crystal cut from a natural rock or gemstone is the most popular because, unlike a crystal ball, there is nothing "static" or "fixed" about a crystal - which can come in every size, shape, color, and with any accessory imaginable.
Those new to the practice of crystal healing and its many other properties are best advised to choose the crystals that "call out" to them; it is often said that the shaman, or psychic, in everyone reaches for that which just "feels right" to them. When entering a metaphysical shop or even while perusing pages of a catalog or on the Internet, though you may have certain ideas or preferences regarding the colors, shapes, and even the sizes of the crystals you'd like to use, you may be surprised at what you end up taking home! The unconscious mind is always at work, ruminating just beneath the surface, to lead you exactly to the source - in this case, the crystals - that you need. Just like people, snowflakes, and teardrops, crystals are all unique - and each is meant for only one person. Keep your body and mind in an open, receptive state when looking for your special crystals - they will become your very own "charms" - especially once you have taken them home and truly made them yours.
Ron is a Crystal and Reiki Master, Metaphysician and Meditation teacher who lives and works at 'Akasha Keep'; a spiritual centre dedicated to healing and teaching, located in the beautiful Somerset region of Queensland, Australia.
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