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H
ow to Use a Pendulum Pendulums are versatile tools used to tap into
intuition, communicate with the higher self and to better understand the subconscious. Pendulums have been around since ancient times by multiple cultures. They’ve been used for everything from divination to spirit communications and even healing rituals. So what are they and how do they work? A pendulum consists of a string or chain with a weight at one end that allows it
to show you “yes”, then “no” and “can’t
When the pendulum swings take note of
to swing back and forth from a pivot
answer”. Your pendulum will swing back
the direction for your answer. If you are
point. Pendulums are made from every-
and forth for one answer, side to side for
uncertain, you can try again later or rephrase
thing from wood to stone. Most have a
another and in a circle for the 3rd. Once
the question for more clarity. When you
fob at the top of the chain that helps the
you have determined which direction
are finished with each question; clear the
user hold the pendulum securely.
corresponds to each answer, begin by
pendulum by touching it to the palm of
Pendulums respond to energies by moving
asking questions you know the answer
your other hand.
in different directions. They are used to
to. This will help ensure that answers are
Protect your pendulum when you aren’t
connect the user with the higher self for
consistent and you are reading your pen-
using it. Many pendulums are worn as
guidance. A pendulum can help its user
dulum correctly.
necklaces. Keeping it close to you allows
explore the deeper levels of the subcons-
Using a Pendulum
it to absorb your energy and keeps you
cious mind, enhance intuition and even
When you are ready to use your
more in tune with it. If you don’t want to
promote healing by detecting the flow of
pendulum for guidance, take a few moments
wear it; keep it in a black velvet pouch and
energy in the subtle body.
to clear and prepare your mind. Make sure
store it in a safe place.
Pendulums are a great way to help you
your environment is clear from noise and
You can also use your pendulum during
connect with your intuition and higher self
other distractions.
meditations and energy work to help deter-
through “yes/no” type questions.
Grip your pendulum securely and set
mine where your energy may be blocked, or
Programming a Pendulum
your intention. For example “I call upon
even too open. Try holding your pendulum
When you first use a pendulum; you’ll
my True Source Self to answer these
over the chakra you are meditating on. If it
need to spend some time programming
questions truthfully, according to my
moves easily and smoothly; it means your
it. Position yourself properly with feet flat
highest good”. Next, ask very specific
energy is flowing as it should. If it stops
on the floor and sitting up straight. Grasp
yes or no questions allowing time for the
moving, moves inconsistently or you feel
your pendulum by the fob and hold it
answer. It’s important to not attach you-
resistance; it means you may need to do
securely between your thumb and fore-
rself to what you think the answer should
more clearing and balancing of that chakra.
finger. Stabilize your arm and then let the
be or what you want to hear, but to remain
Pendulums are very versatile tools that are
pendulum dangle.
as neutral and detached from outcomes
easy to learn. They can be used successfully
Hold your pendulum steady and ask it
as possible.
by anyone.
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