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Pendulum Divination

Pendulum Divination is one of the many forms of Divination. It includes an object (usually a crystal or trinket) attached to the end of a string or chain. The pendulum is a very simple tool, one that lets the tune in to their intuitive powers. It acts as a receiver and transmitter of information, and moves in different ways in response to questions.

Pendulum dowsing can be used in a variety of different ways. In its most simple form, you can use it to answer questions or aid in decision making. Pendulums can also be used for:

Healing purposes and identifying allergies.

To cleanse and dispel negativity in a room.

To help you find lost objects or pets.

To find water or ley lines (dowsing rods are often used for this too, which work in a similar way to a pendulum).

A pendulum works by tapping into your intuition and sixth sense. The pendulum acts as a form of receiver and transmitter, from your higher guidance, guardian angels and spiritual teachers. As the pendulum moves, you gain answers in response to questions – it is best suited to use to answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions. Some people describe the way a pendulum works as being like bringing together the rational and intuitive sides of you (the left and right sides of your brain). When these two elements are brought together, you’re able to make decisions using all the sources, rather than just one of them.

How do I use a pendulum?

So I've actually tried this out and I'm able to make it spin / sway on its own without asking any questions.

Put a ring, metal ball, pendant -anything small and kind of heavy- at the end of a chain or string. Place your palm underneath the pendulum and hold the string / chain in your other hand, between your fingers. Ask it to show you yes as many times as you need to before it does the movement. I don't specify because it's different for everyone. My "yes" was spinning in a circle, and "no" was swaying back and forth.

There's a few myths about what makes it move. A Guardian Angel, perhaps a spirit communing with you from inside the veil, or maybe your subconscious mind is doing it all.

At first, like my friend told me, I figured it was a spirit, but once I started moving it without asking any questions, I figured (and still do) that it's just my subconscious mind.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion so I would love to hear what other people think! ;)