The Mystic Gallery by Celeste Teal is a collection of crystal photos and stories.

Crystal Ball Gazing l Moldavite l Crystal Pyramid l Meditation Pyramid l Convertible Wands l Melody & Me l Ruby Record Keepers

Crystal Ball Gazing

A few years ago I decided to learn crystal ball meditation. Until then, I'd thought gazing was a talent a gifted view might be born with and didn't realize it was a discipline that could be mastered with practice and focus. Finding that out, and about some of my earlier preconceived notions about crystal use, I was drawn to the idea. Searching until I found the Quartz sphere that was perfect for me, I was pleased to find that this type of meditation had so many benefits even outside of full-fledged visions. With study and preparation, using tips provided in Ted Andrew's Crystal Balls & Crystal Bowls, I began to have "successful" sessions right from the start. That was my very first "crystal" and not long after, I had the most unusual experience. While working one day, I had the sudden but irresistible urge to go back to the shop where I'd found my crystal ball. I couldn't shake the feeling so finally, I dropped everything and drove over. The friendly shop keeper had a visitor and right away introduced me to her. Chatting about common interests, she soon put a translucent green stone in my hand and asked that I tell her what I felt.

Moldavite

Wow! What I felt was as if the crown of my head had been opened up as if it were the valve on a pressure cooker. I'd had daily headaches for months, probably from so much mental work combined with coffee and cigarettes. With this stone in my hand, not only did the headache quickly disappear, I felt both excited and energetic, yet tranquil. Before you know it, the shop owner gave me the stone as a gift. Called Moldavite, at this point I could tell dozens of stories about my experiences with Moldavite that began on that first day. It is the only known "gemmy" stone of extraterrestrial origin. It fell to earth millions of years ago from a meteorite over Czechoslovakia. It is the spiritual awakener. It helps bring one into contact with the people and experiences that are to be instrumental in fulfilling our soul purpose. And, my little Moldavite began working for me even before I had it physically in hand by calling to me so urgently that day. Watch my eBay auctions for an occasional Moldavite or inquire about my Sterling Silver wire wrapped Moldavite Pendants. (link to more info on any of the stones underlined)

Crystal Pyramid

I find that working with crystals can be a wonderful form of relaxation. Early on in my exploration of crystals I decided to build a multifunctional pyramid using various crystals and minerals. After some research on the Egyptian pyramid dimensions and collecting the pieces, I built this prototype. With a foundation of special black core board, it weighs about a pound and contains specialty pieces such as Azeztulite, Phenacite, Lapis, Yellow Sapphire, etc. It sits on an unattached base and can be removed to balance perfectly atop the head for meditation. My very first meditation with it far surpassed my expectations. I could actually "see" and experience the way pyramid energy flows downward in constant streams through horizontal levels. A little difficult to describe accurately, but it was a special one-time treat that I've not been able to duplicate since.

Meditation Pyramid

A year later, I decided to build a pyramid with tumbled polished stones to share on eBay. By the time I was finished with it, after months to collect the perfect stones and then glue them into designs, I couldn't begin to set a price for it. For now, it is the most beautiful decorative item in my bedroom. About a foot across at the bottom and eight inches tall, it is in perfect ratio to the Egyptian pyramids and made up of dozens of different stones; Zincite, Ruby, Topaz, Tiger Eye, Periot, Garnet, etc. The pyramids can also be used to charge other crystals, especially dynamic if the charging takes place under the New or Full Moon.

In between those two projects, I fashioned a glittering jewelry tree by gluing crystal points and flowery designs to the tips and crevices of a long-dead bonsai type plant. I'd been hanging onto it for just the right project to come along. More on that when I have a good photo.

Convertible Wands

Last year, I "invented" the wands you see here, called the Convertible Wand. I wanted a copper conduit, an excellent conductor, but also wanted some choices about the tips and the selection of stones inside the tubing. This was the result, tips that are interchangeable on one end and a hollow tube to hold rare gemstones. The crystal points on the ends are set into the cap and tube so that they make contact with the stones inside to provide the greatest energy. I've put a few of these on eBay, but finding just the "right" crystal points takes quite a bit of searching and then to get the points, decorations and caps to align just perfectly is also a bit of work. Not exactly something for mass production, I've found.

Melody

This is a photo of me with Melody at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show in February of '99. She's my crystal guru and a lovely, lovely person. Her book, A Kaleidoscope of Crystals is an excellent reference on the properties of hundreds of stones and crystal formations. This was the second time I met her and though I wanted to take her something special, I doubted I had any stones she didn't already have. Then it came to me to take her a jar of my special Vortex Soil from the Vortex at Bell Rock in Sedona. Crystals really love soaking in the Vortex Soil out in the moonlight! As it turned out, she had never been to Sedona and was thrilled with the gift. I may put one of these jars on auction, so keep an eye out if you're interested. And, here you can take a look at some beautiful photos of mystical Sedona and learn more.

Ruby Record Keepers

Last for now, I have to show you one of my all-time favorite crystal formations, the Ruby Record Keeper. They are very rare and I've been fortunate to find a few in my crystal hunts. I've shared a few on eBay. In fact, I just came into a couple that I'll be listing. The Record Keeper can be identified by a raised pyramid on the face of the crystal and the crystal contains special information that can be retrieved by it's keeper. It's said that the Record Keeper that comes to you holds significant personal messages. Of course Ruby itself is a powerful stone and combined with the records, quite an amazing meditation piece. Take a look at Melody's book, above, for more on the unique properties of the crystal.

Learn some basics about crystal ball gazing in Meditations. A book in the Library called Crystal Balls & Crystal Bowls is highly recommended.