| There are many different divination tools people use to receive answers from Spirit. A pendulum is just one of the many that we will discuss today. What is a pendulum? A pendulum is a body suspended from a fixed point so that it can swing back and forth under the influence of gravity (according to encyclopedia Brittanica).This can be a ring and a strand of your hair, a crystal and chain, a wooden or metal washer and string. Pendulums can be used beyond the “tarot” type questions. They can be use as dowsing rods to find blockages with chakras or used with maps for locations. For this article I will focus on divination, tarot type questions. How does a pendulum work? It works by the surrounding energy manipulating its movement. That energy can be spiritually connected, magnetically or by humans. You will usually hold one end of a string (or chain) and let the weighted end move. Some pendulums are held in place by a stand of sorts but most pendulum use is done by holding your hand still and letting the energies around move it in certain directions. There are several different movements a pendulum can make. It can swing in a straight line back and forth or side to side. It can swing in a circle motion clock wise or counter clockwise. It could just stay still. How do you know what each of them mean? You can either ask or assign a motion. It’s a personal preference choice on which method to use. If you let your pendulum decide for you, ask your pendulum to show you what yes and looks like. I personally ask for a straight and circular for each yes and no. You would do this each time you start your pendulum session. If you choose to assign a set motion for yes and no you have to program your pendulum the first time you use it. If your pendulum stands still is a refusal to answer your question or “ask again later”. Selecting your pendulum can be very personal. I think of wand selection from Harry Potter. It chooses you more than you choose it. Spirit leads us all to different points in our lives and if you are thinking about pendulums or are seeing them around you more often, that may be the first sign to get one. It doesn’t have to be this ultra expensive purchase either. I remember my first pendulum was a ring and string of hair. We used these two to predict what gender the baby was or how many kids we were going to have. Are you crafty? You can use a metal or wooden washer you have on hand and whatever cord, yarn or string that is available. If you are wanting to buy a metal or crystal pendulum at a shop you would first look at the options available. If you are physically drawn to any one hold it in your hand. Much like picking a crystal for your own use, you will feel an energetic connection with your pendulum. Once you have one or two you like ask each pendulum if they want to work with you. Sometimes you may hear it telepathically and sometimes you have to try it to see if it’s moves in your hand.Does the crystal matter much with your pendulum? Yes. It does. A rose quartz will have a softer energy and might match your mood of that day or work better for lighter questions or romantic ones. A carnelian is more fiery and can handle harder questions where as an obsidian is heavier and can handle a wider range of questions and energies. Keep each crystal’s or mineral’s healing and protective powers in mind when you are selecting it. I had a beautiful rose quartz pendulum and used it on my friend who was in an abusive situation. The partner’s energy was so negative it broke my pendulum. I would have used a different one had I been more versed in pendulum work. Once you purchase your pendulum what do you do next? You should clear it. You can do this by setting in salt (if it won’t ruin it), setting in the sun for at least 30 minutes, putting selenite on it, or “smudging” it with your choice of burn clearing. After it has been clear I would wear it for some time. If you wear a bra, put it in there. You can put in your pocket or just hold in your hand if the bra method isn’t viable. Wear/hold it long enough for your energies to bind. After the intentions have been set for answers and you’re about to use your pendulum, you should ground yourself, ask for assistance from your spirit team and for protection as well. I will sometimes ask the pendulum if I ask a certain type of question if it will answer truthfully. It typically does but if you have asked the same question over and over again it can give you misleading answers because of your lack of faith. Sometimes if there is something spirit doesn’t want you to know yet, it will give wrong answers. I find this a lot when I ask about timing regarding a certain topic. Some people use pendulum boards for answers. These are usually drawn on paper in a circular pattern. Some have letters from the alphabet or numbers or other answers. You can make your own or buy pre-made ones. This again is personal preference. If you choose to use one of these boards set your intentions on the way your pendulum answers. When you are done with your pendulum session you should always thank it for working with you. Thank your spirit team as well and close your session. This shows respect to all the energies working with you and closes the connection with spirit and the other person, if you are asking on behalf of someone. Keep your pendulum stored in a place where it won’t break and is safe. Pendulums are a great tool to use on their own or along side other divination tools. They doesn’t take up much space and you don’t have to have too much extra knowledge when using these. This is a good tool for beginners and will help build your intuition and connection with Spirit. The next time you feel the urge to look into pendulums, remember what has been shared and take your next step in your journey with a pendulum in confidence. Happy Exploring, Susie Rodriquez |
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