Crystal Vision Through Crystal Gazing

CRYSTAL VISION THROUGH CRYSTAL GAZING OR THE CRYSTAL AS A STEPPING STONE TO CLEAR VISION A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON THE REAL VALUE OF CRYSTAL-GAZING BY FRATER ACHAD Author of "Q.B. L. or THE BRIDE’S RECEPTION" and "THE CHALICE OF ECSTASY." Copyright, 1923 By C. STANSFELD-JONES Chicago International Copyright All Rights Reserved Dedicated to Those Who Having Realized the Difficulties of the Path Have Sworn to Overcome All Things Transcribed and converted to Acrobat format by Benjamin Rowe, September 6, 1998 FOREWORD The Purpose of this little volume is three-fold. (1) To give those who are interested in the art of Crystal-Gazing a clear and concise method of procedure, not alone in the practice of the work, but also in the preparation of the crystal itself, so that it becomes a true material basis or link with other planes. (2) To show that the Ancient Methods of Working -- if properly understood -- are more scientific than modern ones, since they were designed to insure a definite type of vision and to put the Seer in touch with definite Intelligences of a Higher Order. (3) To point out that there are other Crystalline Spheres besides the crystal ball at first used to contact them; and that eventually the practice may lead to very high results, if the necessary steps are taken to insure success. With these objects in mind, the Author has done all in his power to make this book of real value to all who may obtain it. In the hands of the beginner it may lead to a wider conception of the Nature and Powers of his, or her, own being. Those who have already traveled some distance along the Occult Path may still find help through the study of the more advanced, if less understood, methods of the Ancient Seers. Those who are seeking to make their own Vision more Perfect, so that the Light of Truth may focus itself within them, will also find hints as to the means of accomplishing their True Purpose. Thus, it is hoped, all will be satisfied; and should their satisfaction be equal to that of the Author at this opportunity to herald the Light -- however faintly -- of the Ultimate Crystalline Sphere, Whose nature is Light Itself, he will be more than repaid for his efforts. FRATER ACHAD. TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. THE LESSER CRYSTALLINE SPHERE. First Considerations - The Crystal as a Material Basis - Magnetic Attraction - Choosing our Crystal - Why Crystals attract us - The Choice of our Place of Working - Purifying the Crystal Consecrating the Crystal - Initiating the Crystal - Care Of the Crystal. CHAPTER II. THE GREATER CRYSTALLINE SPHERE. How to approach the Practice of Crystal Gazing. The Two Important Factors - What attracts us to the Crystal - Our Inner Motives - Honesty of Purpose - Crystals and "crystals" - The First Great Lesson - The Second Great Lesson - Practical Instruction - The True Start. CHAPTER III. THE UNIVERSAL CRYSTALLINE SPHERE. The Value of our Visions - Taking Chances - Were the Ancient Seers Right? - Establishing Spirit Identity Notes on the Ouija Board - Contact with the Unseen World - Is it necessary that the Crystal should be in sight? - A Strange Experience - The Magic Mirror of the Universe - The Ancient Idea of the Cosmos - The Universal Crystalline Sphere and our connection with it. CHAPTER IV. A CONSIDERATION OF THE ANCIENT METHODS. The necessary requirements Trithemius of Spanheim - His Work transmitted by Barrett - The Form of Pr