Crystal Gazing

Now for the actual method of Crystal Gazing... if you've skipped the first part of this chapter.... yes you, you know who you are, and you know I know who you are, go back and read it it won't take long and it's important to understanding this bit : ) lol

Right... here we go : )
Step One: - Setting up. you need a crystal ball (no duh! lol) actually saying that like it is mentioned on the previous page a shallow crystal bowl filled with water will work as well. you will also need a candle, preferably white and a combatable place to sit.
Step Two: - To use the crystal ball sit in a comfortable position with the crystal ball in front of you and the white candle lit behind it. Breathe in deeply to the count of four, then hold the breath until the count of four and finally release to the count of four. Repeat this until you feel your body has relaxed enough to give your full concentration to the crystal.
Step Three: - Try to clear your mind of all thoughts and stare into the ball in a calm meditative state (that means no giggling Miss Patil, or you Mr Weasley and I've got my eye on you Mr Potter don't think I didn't see that face you just pulled). Continue this for about ten minutes. If any images appear to you in the ball, immediately write them down and interpret them as you would a dream. In time and practice, one can see images of the present, past or future, much like that of a television screen projecting before you.

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