Seers gaze into a crystal ball, bowl of water, or any other reflective surface, until a hazy mist begins to appear. Gradually, a darker window appears in the mist. This represents the opening of the mind's eye, and in it can appear people, places, and symbols of emotion. How these images appear is relative to their meaning.

To aid in your gazing experience, dim the room you will be working in and relax. Many people report that working by candlelight is most effective -- especially when the candle is flickering. If you have an overhead fan, you may want to turn it on to achieve this effect.

• An image moving towards the scryer suggests that the event or person will occur or appear very soon.
• An image moving away suggests that the event or person is either moving away from the scryer's world or that a past issue or relationship may still be exerting undue influence on the scryer.
• Images appearing on the left are actual physical concerns.
• Images appearing in the center or to the right tend to be symbolic.
• Pictures near the top of the scrying object are important and need prompt attention.
• Those at the bottom are less prominent or urgent.
• The relative size of the images can indicate their importance.

You should always record the images and feelings that you experience in a journal. Also, make sure you note the day, time, and moon phase as these will be helpful in determining the best time for you to conduct your crystal gazing.