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Ever picked up a stone and felt like it had something to say, but you weren’t sure how to listen? We’re joined by Nicholas Pearson, one of today’s leading voices in crystal healing and gemstone magic, to make crystal divination feel clear, grounded, and doable. We talk about his work on Crystal Divination and why the best results come from a surprising mix of structure, patience, and play.
 
 We start with scrying, the classic crystal-gazing practice that looks simple on the surface and gets deeply nuanced the longer you stay with it. Nicholas walks us through what scrying actually is, what you might perceive when you soften your gaze, and how to set yourself up for a real experience without forcing fireworks. Along the way, we land on a principle that applies to every spiritual practice: curiosity is the best cure for attachment. When you stop demanding a specific outcome and start wondering, your intuition has room to speak.
 
 Then we shift into lithomancy, or divination by drawing and casting stones. If tarot feels intimidating or you want a more hands-on method, casting stones can be a powerful alternative. We explore how to build a small curated set, how to read placement and patterns, and why the most important “tool” isn’t the stone at all, it’s the question you ask. We also hear what Nicholas is working on next, including his upcoming Reiki-focused writing.
 
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Bio: Nicholas Pearson is one of today's leading voices in crystal healing and gemstone magic. He is the author of more than ten books, including Crystal Basics, Stones of the Goddess, and The Witching Stones. Nicholas offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals.

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