FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT CAN I EXPECT MY SESSION TO BE LIKE?
A crystal ball reading is an opportunity to intuitively explore questions, trends, and opportunities in your life in a safe, non-judgmental space. Scrying differs from cartomancy such as Tarot in that the images that can arise in the crystal ball are basically unlimited. Some images are abstract and symbolic, while others can be very direct.
A session begins with a brief introductory period, in which you're welcome to ask me any questions you may have about how scrying works and what to expect. If you have a specific question, you can ask it at this time; we can also do a more general reading, such as what you most need to know right now in order to move forward in your life.
When I look into the crystal ball, sometimes an image appears almost immediately, and sometimes it can take a few moments for something to emerge. Both are perfectly normal! When I do see an image, I'll invite you to respond with any meaning or resonance that image has for you, and together we can explore its significance and message. I may also share my own intuitions about possible interpretations and guidance. Sometimes images arrive in a stream and I'll share them all at once; sometimes one at a time. Based on what comes up, I'll often return to the crystal for more information or exploration, sometimes several times in a session. You're encouraged to ask questions at any time regarding the process, what I'm seeing, or for more information - this kind of session works best when we are both actively curious and engaged.
One thing you probably won't get from our session is concrete information about the future. While we can work with the crystal ball to look at trends in your life, the future is always in flux, and affected by your choices and free will. Scrying sessions are geared toward helping you uncover information that can empower you to make the best possible choices about your future, rather than simply tell you what that future will be.
As scrying is a part of my spiritual practice, I take care to create and maintain sacred space for each session. My own practice is to begin sessions by respectfully asking our respective ancestors, deities and guides to protect our session and ensure that any messages received are clear and for the highest good of you, the client. If this is not appropriate for you for any reason, please do let me know when you book your appointment.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This is a many-layered question, and my own belief is that scrying works on many levels as well. One level involves humans’ natural tendency to create order from chaos, along with our shared symbolic language. We know that human brains like to form patterns when presented with any kind of stimuli, visual or auditory - probably an evolutionary survival technique, intended to help process the vast amounts of information coming at us at all times. This is partly why we perceive images in the random formations of clouds, or faces in the bark of trees.
When I look into the ball, my brain may be forming images out of random information (the natural formations in the crystal), and because I am a human, and you are also a human, those images are likely to belong to a common symbolic language in which we're both fluent. These symbols can help you take a different perspective on the issues you're working with, shedding new light or offering a more abstract, removed interpretation. Much meaning can be found by exploring the symbolism of images as they pertain to your situation, with the guidance of a compassionate and open-minded interpreter, listener, and space-holder.
But I also identify as a witch, and scrying is a part of my spiritual practice. My experience from this perspective suggests that scrying is a way for us to receive information or messages from the universe, guiding spirits, deities, ancestors or loved ones who have died, angels, or one’s own wiser self or subconscious, depending on your cosmology. These messages can be difficult to perceive over the constant chatter of our everyday consciousness; scrying is a way to drop into a more intuitive, receptive state to receive this guidance. Nothing demonstrates this to me more clearly than the fact that frequently, the most seemingly random images I see turn out to have the most relevance for the client. I’ve learned to trust and not censor these “random” images, as they often lead us to the most fruitful exploration.
Whatever your own beliefs may be, I'm happy to scry for you - I think you'll find the experience a rewarding one regardless, and you may just have your own perceptions shifted!
CAN YOU DO READINGS ONLINE OR OVER THE PHONE?
Yes! My preferred platform for online readings is Zoom, but we can also have sessions over Skype. While I prefer online video conferencing for distance sessions, it's possible in a pinch to have a session over the phone as well - please email me to set this up.
CAN I REALLY ASK YOU ANYTHING?
Almost! I reserve the right to refuse to scry on certain subjects, and to make judgment calls about this during the session when necessary. Whenever possible, I will work with you to reframe your question in a way that will offer you the information you need to approach whatever situation you're in.
Broadly speaking, here are some areas in which I generally do not tread:
- Health/medical: I am not a doctor, so if you have health concerns I am not the person to ask.
- Legal matters: Again, I do not have the appropriate expertise to deal with questions that are about the outcomes of legal cases, etc. We can, however, explore how you yourself can best weather the situation.
- Questions about what other people are doing or thinking: This is a matter of consent, so I won't answer any questions during a reading that may constitute a violation of someone else's privacy. For instance, a question such as, "Is my ex thinking of me?" may be reframed instead to something like, "What can help me healthily move on from a relationship that has ended?"
- Scrying is not intended to replace mental health care from counsellors or other qualified mental health professionals. If I feel that the scope of what you wish to explore is better suited to the expertise of a mental health professional, I am happy to refund your session and offer you a list of resources for accessible care.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a reading.
Please see my Terms of Service for more information about what I can and cannot help with in a scrying session.
HOW LONG DOES EACH SESSION TAKE?
Default sessions are half an hour long. I generally find that this is about the right length of time for this type of divination. If you're fairly certain at the outset that you want longer than a half-hour session, please email me to discuss and book.
ARE YOU AVAILABLE FOR EVENTS?
Yes! I am available to read at parties, corporate events, and other gatherings. Please contact me if this is something you're interested in.