Quick Specs
- Size: 100mm (approximately 4 inches) clear glass ball
- Type: Decorative Gazing Ball and Scrying Tool
- Material: Clear glass ball; cold cast resin broom and cauldron stand
- Best For: Scrying practice, altar centerpiece, meditation focus, divination display
The Gazing Ball, Grounded
The gazing ball has appeared across dozens of divination traditions and the clearest thread running through all of them is simplicity. You look, you soften, you receive. The practice is sometimes called scrying – from the Middle English descry, meaning to catch sight of something distant. Cultures as varied as the ancient Romans, Romani fortune tellers, and Victorian parlor practitioners all used reflective or transparent spheres to shift the mind into a receptive state for receiving impressions, symbols, or intuitions. This isn’t mystical exaggeration. It’s a well-documented technique for quieting the analytical mind so that subtler inner material can surface.
This 100mm ball is made from clear glass, not natural quartz. That distinction matters and I want you to have it upfront. Glass has its own long history in scrying and optical work – it’s optically consistent, beautifully clear, and has been shaped into gazing tools since at least the Renaissance. The cold cast resin stand is modeled as a broom and small cauldron, which gives this set an unmistakable witchcraft aesthetic without being overwrought. It works as a display piece in its own right, even when you’re not actively using it. You can browse my crystal balls and spheres collection if you want to compare sizes or explore natural stone options alongside glass.
For those new to scrying, the glass ball is arguably the better starting point. Natural quartz inclusions, while beautiful, can distract a beginner. The optical clarity of this ball gives you a clean, uninterrupted focal point. And at 100mm, it’s large enough to work with comfortably – a full four inches across – without requiring a dedicated stand beyond what’s already included. If you’re building out a divination practice, this pairs naturally with any of the tools in my scrying and divination tools section.
How to Begin a Gazing Practice
Start your gazing practice with these three foundational steps.
- Set the Scene
Place the broom stand on a flat, stable surface at roughly eye level. Dim the lights or add a single candle nearby. The ball lifts free of the base, so you can hold it or leave it seated in the stand for focused gazing.
- Settle Your Gaze
Soften your focus and let your eyes rest on the center of the ball without staring hard. Breathe slowly. You are not looking for images right away – you are training your mind to shift from analytical thinking into a more receptive, open state.
- Record What Arises
Keep a notebook nearby. After each session, write down any impressions, colors, shapes, or feelings that surfaced. Patterns often emerge across multiple sessions rather than a single sitting, so consistent notes build your personal symbol library.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock this set because the components hold up. The glass ball is consistently clear, free of obvious bubbles or distortions that would undercut its usefulness as a scrying tool. The cold cast resin base is heavier than it looks in photos, which keeps things stable on an altar surface. I’ve seen cheaper versions of this stand that feel hollow and tip easily. This one doesn’t. That said, the resin is decorative finish work, so it’s worth handling it with reasonable care rather than tossing it in a bag. If you treat it like the altar piece it is, it’ll stay looking sharp for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s clear glass, not natural quartz or crystal. The clarity and weight are excellent for scrying work, and glass has been used in gazing tools for centuries. If you want a natural quartz sphere, I carry those in my crystal balls collection.
Yes. The ball lifts free of the cold cast resin base, so you can hold it during meditation, place it on a cloth, or swap it onto a different stand. The broom and cauldron base is decorative and adds a nice witch-aesthetic display piece on its own.
Wipe the ball with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints. Avoid chemical cleaners. For ritual cleansing, moonlight or sound work well. Wipe the resin stand with a damp cloth and avoid soaking it, since resin can degrade with prolonged moisture.
100mm is about 4 inches across, which is a substantial gazing ball – large enough for serious scrying but not unwieldy. It’s a good fit for dedicated altar use or anyone who wants a striking centerpiece for their divination or meditation space.
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