Using a Pendulum

How to use a pendulum

After you've used your intuition to pick out the pendulum that's perfect for you, you're ready to consult the tool for guidance.

1. Cleanse: As with crystals, pendulums need cleansing too. Cleanse the pendulum with incense smoke, selenite, sound, or whatever you typically cleanse with.

2. Prep your questions: When looking for clarity or guidance around a situation, have more than one question prepared about the topic to help you gain as much insight as possible and as much guidance. Sometimes a pendulum will not want to answer or not be open to answering a particular question at that time, this can be shown as a separate directional swing or the pendulum might simply remain still.

3. Learn how the pendulum moves:

Learn what is 'yes' and what is 'no’ —you have to figure out how it will speak to you. Holding the pendulum in your dominant hand with the chain or top link between your thumb and index finger, ask 'show me yes' and 'show me no,' or 'what does yes look like' and 'what does no look like.'

When you do this, the pendulum will either swing vertically, horizontally, or in circular motions. Take note as to what each answer looks like—if it went up and down vertically when you said 'show me yes,' that is how it will respond in an affirmative way to your question.

4. Start with what you know: To get the pendulum going, ask questions you already know the answer to. For example, ask if your name is what your name is, and 'do I live in [insert city].’ This can help you connect with the pendulum and get to know its directional swings and how it will communicate with you.

5. Now you’re ready to start asking your divination questions!