Pendulums are divination tools used in spiritual healing that can be used to answer questions or help detect an energy blockage in the body. A pendulum is any object which has a string or chain attached to it and swings back and forth or in a circular motion.
Programming a Pendulum
There are many ways to use a pendulum, the most common is communicating with your spirit through your guides or higher self by asking questions. The pendulum acts as a receiver and transmitter, from your higher consciousness, guardian angels, and spirit team.
Your pendulum will need to be programmed the first time you work with it. Start by keeping your pendulum close for a few days so that it can soak up your energy. Next, relax, clear your mind, and connect with your pendulum by holding it close to your heart.
Programming your pendulum establishes cues for “yes,” “no,” and “maybe.” Using the hand that feels most comfortable, hold the pendulum between your thumb and index finger with your elbow slightly bent. Next, decide and demonstrate which cues represent “yes,” “no,” and “maybe,” for example, side-to-side, front-to-back, clockwise, or counterclockwise. Once your pendulum is programmed, verify the cues by asking it questions you already know the answer to. If the answers are not accurate, your pendulum will need to be reprogrammed.
Answer Questions with a Pendulum
When working with your pendulum, tune into your intuition and allow the natural vibrations of your body to move through your hand to the pendulum so it can show you the answer by amplifying the subtle vibrations from your subconscious, causing the pendulum to swing. Ask a question that can be answered with a “yes” or “no” response and observe the cue. Once you’re ready to move on, clear your pendulum by placing it in your opposite palm.
You can also use a pendulum mat to practice communicating with your pendulum. When you bond with your pendulum and a mat, used together they can help you connect more powerfully and clearly with your unconscious self. Keep your pendulum in a safe place when it’s not being used.
Detect Energy Blockages with a Pendulum
Pendulums pick up on subtle vibrations and move in the direction of energy around us through the process of dowsing. When you hold a pendulum a few inches over the Chakras, or energy centers in the body, it will begin moving when it detects the flow of energy during a body scan. Use your pendulum as an extension of your hand for Reiki, Chakra balancing, and aura cleansing and observe how the pendulum is swinging to help you determine the energy work to be done.
