Crystal balling refers to predicting or forecasting future events or trends. Synonyms for this term include divining, prophesying, prognosticating, foretelling, presaging, envisioning, forecasting, and anticipating. Each of these synonyms implies the ability to see or perceive future events through some sort of intuition or foresight. Divining, presaging, and prophesying suggest a psychic or mystical element, while prognosticating, forecasting, and anticipating has more of a scientific or analytical connotation. Regardless of which term is used, crystal balling is a common practice in many fields, including finance, weather, and technology, and is often used to help businesses plan for the future.