Crystal Gazing
A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying
1924
Theodore Besterman
Discover the timeless allure of Crystal Gazing, an ancient practice woven into the fabric of cultures across history and geography. From the reflective depths of water to the enigmatic shimmer of crystal balls, this book delves into the captivating world of scrying—a form of divination rooted in the ability to see beyond the veil of the present.
Through the insights of luminaries like Sir Walter Scott and Andrew Lang, and stories of mystics who summoned visions through smooth surfaces and clear depths, Crystal Gazing unravels the enigmatic methods used by seers, from summoning spirits to glimpsing the future. Whether aided by a child’s unclouded gaze or the reflective clarity of a mirror, these age-old practices continue to enchant and mystify.
Perfect for enthusiasts of esoteric traditions, this comprehensive guide explores the methods, history, and philosophies behind the art of scrying. With an array of resources for deeper exploration, Crystal Gazing – A Study in the History, Distribution Theory and Practice of Scrying 1924 by Theodore Besterman is your gateway to understanding the mystical power of seeing what lies beyond
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Size: Royal format 234 x 156mm
Pagination: 180 pages
PREFACE
CHAPTER I —SCRYING AND ITS METHODS
- 1 SCRYING
- 2 CATOPTROMANCY
- 3 CRYSTALLOMANCY
- 4 CYLICOMANCY
- 5 GASTROMANCY
- 6 HYDROMANCY
- 7 LECANOMANCY
- 8 LITHOMANCY
- 9 ONYCHOMANCY
- 10 PECOMANCY
- 11 MISCELLANEOUS METHODS
CHAPTER II—SCRYING IN LEGEND AND
TRADITION
- 1 THE LEGEND OF THE MAGICAL TOWER
- 2 FRIAR BACON’S GLASS PROSPECTIVE
- 3 CORNELIUS AGRIPPA
- 4 NOSTRADAMUS
- 5 SCRYING IN THE FAUST LEGEND
- 6 DR DEE’S SHEW-STONE
- 7 WILLIAM LILLY
- 8 COUNT CAGLIOSTRO
CHAPTER III—SCRYING IN LITERATURE
- 1 SCRYING IN EARLY LITERATURE
- 2 SCRYING IN MODERN LITERATURE
CHAPTER IV—SCRYING IN ANCIENT AND EARLY EUROPE
- 1 SCRYING IN ANCIENT GREECE
- 2 SCRYING IN ANCIENT ROME
- 3 SCRYING IN EARLY EUROPE
- 4 SCRYING IN THE MIDDLE AGES
CHAPTER V—SCRYING IN MODERN EUROPE
- 1 SCRYING IN ENGLAND
- 2 SCRYING IN SCOTLAND
- 3 SCRYING IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
- 4 SCRYING AMONG THE GERMANS AND SCANDINAVIANS
- 5 SCRYING IN FRANCE
- 6 SCRYING IN ITALY
- 7 SCRYING IN MODERN GREECE
- 8 SCRYING IN EASTERN AND SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE
CHAPTER VI—SCRYING IN THE EAST
- 1 SCRYING AMONG THE SEMITIC NATIONS
- 2 SCRYING AMONG THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS
- 3 SCRYING IN ISLAM
- 4 SCRYING IN PERSIA
- 5 SCRYING IN INDIA
- 6 MONGOLIAN SCRYING
CHAPTER VII —SCRYING IN OTHER CONTINENTS
- 1 SCRYING AMONG THE MALAYANS AND PAPUANS
- 2 SCRYING IN AUSTRALIA
- 3 AMERICAN SCRYING
- 4 SCRYING AMONG THE AFRICAN NEGROS
CHAPTER VIII—THE PROCEDURE OF SCRYING
AND THE GENESIS OF VISIONS
- 1 EXPERIMENT AND FRAUD
- 2 THE PROCEDURE OF SCRYING
- 3 THE GENESIS OF VISIONS
- 4 EFFECT OF SCRYING ON THE HEALTH
CHAPTER IX—THE MECHANISM OF SCRYING
- 1 NORMAL
- 2 SEMI-HYPNOTIC AND HYPNOTIC
- 3 POINTS DE REPERE
- 4 CONCLUSION
CHAPTER X —MISCELLANEOUS PHENOMENA
OF SCRYING
- 1 COLLECTIVE SCRYING
- 2 SCRYING AND AUTOMATIC WRITING
- 3 SCRYING AND HALLUCINATORY AUDITION
- 4 SCRYING AND HALLUCINATORY TASTE
- 5 SCRYING AND RAPS
- 6 SCRYING AND HAUNTINGS
- 7 SCRYING AND MULTIPLE PERSONALITY
- 8 SCRYING AND EXPERIMENTS WITH MAGNIFYING GLASSES
- 9 COLOUR IN SCRYING VISIONS
- 10 THE NUMBER OF NORMAL SCRYERS
- 11 CONCLUSION
CHAPTER XI —THE RATIONALE OF SCRYING
- 1 SUGGESTION
- 2 SUBCONSCIOUS KNOWLEDGE
- 3 TELEPATHY
- 4 CRYPTESTHESIA
- 5 SPIRIT-GUIDANCE
- 6 THE DEFINITION OF SCRYING
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL INDEX
SUBJECT INDEX
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