Collection: Spheres

Gemstone spheres, or more popularly known as crystal balls, have been around for thousands of years.

How Did Crystal Balls and Scrying Come About?

The earliest use of crystal balls traces back to the first century. For millions of years, crystal balls have primarily been used by psychics, mediums, and soothsayers (an old English word for speaking the truth) as a tool for fortune telling, scrying, and clairvoyance.

At that time, these spherical objects were called crystallum orbis then eventually orbuculum. Because of their shape, they are believed to distribute energy equally in all directions and raise positive vibrations. This makes crystal balls ideal for fortune telling and divination purposes.

Scrying is the act of gazing into a crystal ball or any reflective or translucent object to open one's intuition. It is believed that staring deeply into the ball (usually a Clear Quartz crystal) puts a person into a meditative trance, opens the subconscious mind, and allows a person to access information of their past, present, and future.

Other Uses of Gemstone Spheres

In addition to gazing and fortune-telling, spheres are also popular for their ability to stimulate the flow of positive energy in chaotic environments. They also assist in uplifting a person's energy field, thereby improving their wellbeing.

It is for these reasons that crystal balls are widely used for:

1. Meditation - Like scrying, crystal spheres assist in tapping the subconscious mind during meditation. This is done by holding a crystal in each hand. There are different gemstones you can choose to meditate with depending on your needs.

For instance, you may choose a Shungite sphere if you want to access higher wisdom, or an [Angelite sphere] if you wish to be more calm and to get into your spiritual state.

2. Sending messages - This is often practiced by expert gazers when they're in a deep meditative state. They would imagine the person they want to communicate with in the crystal ball and send them a healing message. The crystal ball is then placed on an altar so the recipient can amplify the message.

3. Crystal healing - Spheres are also useful in crystal healing sessions. They help unblock and activate the chakras or energy centers when you form a crystal grid with it during meditation.

Spheres can also relieve pent up stress and tensions in the body. Rolling a Clear Quartz sphere over the area of discomfort is said to soothe and heal the affected muscle. You can use it with massage oils and lotions.

Others use 1- to 2-inch crystal balls as stress balls to ease their worry and anxiety. Choose a ball that comfortably fits in your hand. Have it ready at your desk or in your pocket.

4. Group harmony - Need a balanced energy or stimulate harmonious synergy within your group? Before conducting a meeting, group study, or brainstorming sessions, place a sphere in the center of a room or table to increase group harmony.

The crystal helps distribute energies evenly among the group members. It is also said to induce cooperation, creativity, and compromise in the group.

5. Decoration - Colourful gemstone spheres make great decorative pieces wherever you display them. Be it in your home, office, or garden, these natural crystals add a splash of colour and mystical elegance to your space.

Where to Place Your Spheres

Where is the best place to put your gemstone sphere? The answer depends on your needs. You will want to place it in an area that requires more harmony and soothing energy.

As a guide, you can follow the bagua or the feng shui energy map of your space which tells you the specific areas of your home or office that are connected to certain areas of your life.

Here are the common bagua areas:

• Center - The heart of the home
• Southwest - Love, marriage, and intimacy
• West - Children and creativity
• Northeast - Personal growth and self-development