First, let's start off with the most important question:
A pendulum is a weighted object attached to a cord or chain and is used as a
tool for providing answers. Pendulums are not only used for divination, but for
finding lost objects, guiding you towards spirits, or even to work with your
chakras.
Pendulums are excellent divination tools that have been used by many different cultures. For example, King Solomon used a pendulum to find water during a visit to the Queen of Sheba and the Chinese used to use them to find and chase evil spirits from their homes.
It is a fun and easy way to start your divination practice.
How does it work?
For divination purposes, the pendulum moves to a yes or no answer, bringing
information from your subconscious forward. If you use it for chakras, it will
let you know which ones are blocked or open.
How to use it?
1. The first thing you want to do is choose a pendulum right for you. It is
always better to choose one in person if you can. It will allow you to touch
and feel the pendulum. If you can feel energies, this is a great way to tell if
it calls to you. Otherwise, you just want the weight to feel right while you
hold it. You also have a variety of materials to choose from, such as metal,
wood, or crystals. It doesn't have to be fancy. You can even use a necklace you
have already been wearing around or even a ring you wear tied to a string. It
is whatever you connect to the best.
I remember my first experience with a pendulum, I was pregnant, and my mother-in-law used a fishing sinker attached to a string to see if I was having a boy or girl.
2. Next, you want to cleanse your pendulum of choice. The way you do this depends on the material of your pendulum. Some crystals cannot be placed in water, sunlight, or salt, so it is up to you to do the research. One easy way, no matter the material, is to use selenite. You can place your pendulum on a piece of selenite for at least 4-8 hours to cleanse it, but it is definitely better if left overnight. You should cleanse before using and at regular intervals.
3. Then, you want to bond with your pendulum. The easiest way to do this is to carry it around with you or sleep with it under your pillow. If you are using a ring or necklace or some other personal item you normally have with you, you are already bonded and you can skip this step.
4. Now that it is time to start, the first thing you need to
do is ground yourself. Place your feet on the ground and clear your mind. You
can start by saying, "I am open to receiving the powers of divination
through a pendulum best suited for Me." or just get right into it. Either
way will work, but some people work best when their intentions are said aloud.
*Rest your elbow on a stable surface.
*Hold the cord at the top. Pinch it with your fingers and let it hang 6 -8
inches above a surface until it becomes still. This also gives you time to
quiet and clear your mind.
*Begin by asking simple yes or no questions that you know the answers to and
see what the responses are so that you can learn the way it moves. It can go in
circles, left to right, up and down, or it may even just stay still.
*Once you have learned the way it moves, you can start to ask your questions.
It always works best with yes or no questions, but more experienced users can
do a lot more than that. (I am not an experienced user!)
5. If it doesn't cooperate, you can always try again later. This is something that does take patience, as with any type of divination.
Notes:
* If you don't want to hold the pendulum, you can get a tripod for it. This way allows you (and others) to know that you are not influencing the movement at all.
* You can also download, buy, or make your own pendulum chart to help decipher the answers. They usually have spots on there for yes, no, and even maybe.
We do some available in our Facebook Group, but it is also very easy to make your own.
Do you use a pendulum? What kind do you use and how do you use it? I'd love to hear all about it!