Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing

"Practical Psychomancy and Crystal Gazing" by William Walker Atkinson is an early 20th-century guide exploring psychic abilities, specifically Psychomancy, which the author describes as using Astral Senses to see events across time and space. It's both a study of the ideas behind these abilities and a hands-on guide for people wanting to develop their own psychic skills. The book begins by explaining Psychomancy and defining terms like the Astral Body and Astral Plane. Atkinson highlights the importance of the Astral Senses, which he says work differently than our physical senses. The first parts of the book show how students can start growing their psychic skills through exercises that focus on concentration and visualization, setting the stage for lessons on techniques like using crystals for gazing or psychometry. The start of the book gives the basis for the subject, getting readers ready to learn more complicated ideas later on.