crystal gazing

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noun
  1. the practice of staring into a crystal ball, as by a fortuneteller, to see distant happenings, future events, etc.

  2. speculation about the future.

Origin of crystal gazing

1
First recorded in 1885–90

Other words from crystal gazing

  • crystal gazer, noun

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How to use crystal gazing in a sentence

  • But what is more curious is the new way in which you combined your self-hypnotism with crystal-gazing.

    Tales of Fantasy and Fact | Brander Matthews
  • Palmer, like Burton, had leanings towards occultism; crystal gazing, philosopher's stone hunting.

  • I fear I am not a firm believer in the art of crystal gazing—all respect to your remarkable talent.

    The Cry at Midnight | Mildred A. Wirt
  • As I have informed you in the preceding lesson, crystal gazing is the second method of getting en rapport with the astral plane.

  • There are but few general directions necessary for the person wishing to experiment in crystal gazing.

British Dictionary definitions for crystal gazing

crystal gazing

noun
  1. the act of staring into a crystal globe (crystal ball) supposedly in order to arouse visual perceptions of the future, etc

  2. the act of trying to predict something

Derived forms of crystal gazing

  • crystal gazer, noun

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