Casting stones and crystals are used in a similar way. Contrary to the fortune tellers in old movies, crystal balls do not open as a window to show scenes of what is happening, or what is to come.

The crystal ball is used as a focal point for divination just like cards in tarot readings. Amethyst balls are of a shade that serves to unlock the mind in order to receive universal intellect. Wicca's call the practice of gazing into crystal balls, scrying.

To practice scrying relax completely, make your mind blank, and focus your attention on the crystal ball. By relaxing and staying focused on the question, you will be able to see an image or hear an answer. Many psychic readers say that they see visions in their crystal balls. A form of divinations which can be accomplished by using large stones.

The Use Of Pendulums:

Pendulums can be an invaluable tool used for yes or no answers. A pendulum is any weight suspended by a chain or a string. The psychic reader will hold the pendulum over loosely over the center of a paper or cloth that has been divided into areas for yes and no.

They themselves don't move the pendulum, but they make an inquiry and the pendulum starts to sway to and fro, signalling a response. Using in pendulums in tarot readings is also an option that psychics use in their readings.

A rendition of this divination has been used on pregnant women for many years. A needle is threaded and the psychic person will hold the thread over the abdomen of the pregnant woman and ask what the baby will be. The needle, swinging backward and forward, or side to side is an indication that the baby is male. If the needle swings in a circle of it's own volition, the baby will be a girl.

Tarot readings and Psychic readings can be done with several different methods each of which is unique and different.