Pendulums

Pendulums are tools that have been used since ancient civilizations existed. They are a jack of many trades that still have purpose even in the modern day. Pendulums are often made up of a crystal that is placed on the end of a chain. This is so it can swing back and forth. They have been used to predict natural disasters like earthquakes and were even used in tools for measuring time in clock mechanisms. Today though, pendulums are most notably used for practices such as divination and energy healing. 

They are used in divination by allowing the user to access intuitive guidance through yes and no answers. This is beneficial for gaining insights, making decisions, and finding clarity. In regards to decision making, pendulums can be an excellent means for weighing your options because of how they operate. In energy healing, pendulums can be used to scan someone's energy field. In doing this, we are able to find any blockages a person may have. Then once the problem is addressed, it can be healed which will bring the energy field back into balance.

Pendulums are also used in the practice of dowsing. This is when a tool is used to locate objects, substances, or energies. This can be anything from water sources, lost items, energy vortices, ley lines, to energy field imbalances. 

These tools are also capable of cleansing spaces by clearing out any negative and stagnant energies. In turn, this balances the energy flow of the environment. Pendulums are also capable of aiding us with personal growth and self discovery. They can give insight to our subconscious beliefs and desires while also allowing us to tap into our own inner wisdom. This experience can help us gain a deeper understanding of the self. 

Now that we know what a pendulum is and its uses, we can focus on the big question, how is it used? The first step in working with a pendulum is to invest and choose one! You can do this by looking for one that calls out to you. Since pendulums are made out of crystals it is a good idea to look up what the different crystals mean since they can enhance your intentions and help you achieve your goals. 

Once you’ve found one that fits your needs, it’s time to cleanse it. There's a good chance that while it was in the store or warehouse, it picked up some yucky energy. No worries though, you can cleanse it through the process of smudging, visualizing, or laying it out under the moonlight. If you would like to learn more in depth about crystal cleansing you can view our article all about it here. 

Once the pendulum is cleansed it’s time to set your intentions for it by speaking of or visualizing the situation you would like guidance with. Now it is time to begin practicing with the pendulum. One can do this by holding the pendulum between the thumb and forefinger, this is allowing the chain to dangle freely below. While you are doing this try to keep your hand as steady as possible. You can rest your arm on something if needed. Then you will attempt to clear and focus the mind. The purpose of this is to rid yourself of any personal bias that you may have. 

Now you need to establish what the yes and no answers are going to look like for your specific pendulum. This is important because what may be a yes for one person might not be for another. This can be done by asking basic questions like “Is ______ my name? Can you show me what a yes looks like? Or can you show me what a no looks like?” This will give you an idea of how your pendulum operates. When you are answering questions, yes and no questions are the easiest to start out with because they are simple black and white answers. 

If you want to get more advanced answers or advice you could take a piece of paper and write your options down in a line or circle. This way the pendulum would gravitate towards the best option. Some responses you may get might be frustrating so it’s important to use your intuition to come to a conclusion and interpret what the pendulum is telling you. This is especially true if you asked a more complex question. 

From here, all that is left to do is develop your relationship with your pendulum and to build confidence and trust in your own intuition. As with anything, doing this will become easier as you continue to practice!