Aurora Rainbow Gazing Ball, 1.75 Inch (50mm)

Iridescent rainbow finish. Colors shift across the surface as the light and your angle change, so the ball never looks quite the same twice.

Palm size. At 1.75 inches it rests in one cupped hand and fits on a crowded altar or in a small pouch.

For scrying or display. It works as a scrying tool in low light and as a bright piece on an altar or shelf between sessions.

• Diameter: 1.75 inches (50mm)
• Material: glass made with 10% quartz, with an iridescent aurora finish
• Shipping weight: 0.7 lb
• Stand: not included; our Bastet and flower stands fit it
• Maker: AzureGreen
• Care: keep out of direct sunlight; glass spheres can focus light and scorch what's under them

Scrying is the practice of gazing into a surface, such as water, a mirror, or a crystal ball, until images or impressions come up. Clear and black balls are the classic choices; colored balls are a more personal one, and some practitioners pick a color to suit the question the way they'd choose a candle color.

An aurora ball suits readings where you want an open, light-filled mood rather than a dark, inward one. Many people also keep one as a meditation focus, letting the moving colors hold their attention while they settle into the session.

1. Set the ball on a stand or cloth at eye level, with one candle or lamp off to the side.
2. Shift the light or your seat until the colors look soft rather than sharp.
3. Bring a question to mind, or simply an open mind, and let your eyes soften into the shifting color.
4. Notice any images, colors, or impressions that come up without chasing them.
5. Write down what came up before you look away.

Trust what you notice, even when it's faint.

• Aurora Rainbow Gazing Ball, 3 Inch (80mm): the larger version of this ball, sized for a reading table.
• Silver Plated Flower Gazing Ball Stand: a small silver stand that fits balls from 1.5 to 2.75 inches.
• Bastet Crystal Ball Stand, 2 3/4 Inches: three cats holding a 50mm ball on your altar.
• Balanced Rainbow Moonstone Pendulum: rainbow flash in a pendulum, for yes-or-no questions after a session.
• Black Velveteen Bag, 4 x 5.5 Inches: a soft bag to keep the ball in between sessions.

What is an aurora gazing ball?

An aurora gazing ball is a glass sphere with an iridescent finish that shows rainbow colors as the light and your viewing angle change. It's used for scrying, the practice of gazing into a surface until images come up, and it also works as a meditation focus or a decorative altar piece.

Is an aurora gazing ball natural crystal?

No. It's glass with an iridescent aurora finish, not a natural stone, and the rainbow shimmer is part of that finish, which is why the colors shift as you move. If you'd like a natural stone sphere, our Highly Polished Selenite Gazing Ball is carved from the mineral.

Is an aurora or clear ball better for scrying?

Neither is better; they give different experiences. A clear ball gives you depth to look into, while the aurora finish gives moving color, which some people find easy to soften into and others find busy. If you're unsure, start with clear, then add aurora when you want a lighter mood.

Does it come with a stand?

No, the ball ships on its own. Our Bastet stand and the gold or silver flower stands all fit 50mm balls, and any small ring stand for 1.5 to 2.75 inch spheres works. You can also hold it in cupped hands or rest it on a folded cloth between sessions.

How do I care for the aurora finish?

Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth, and skip glass cleaners or anything abrasive to protect the finish. Store it wrapped or on a stand so it can't roll or get scratched, and keep it out of direct sunlight, since glass spheres can focus light and scorch what's under them.