Cool New Tool – August 2017

The Pendulum

I thought that since this month’s theme is all about letting go, I would present a cool tool to help you discern what should be released. A pendulum is a fun and effective tool to give guidance to many things, and it can be a great way to identify what possessions can go or stay.

The pendulum responds to your personal energy field by bringing forth your truth from your highest self and higher consciousness. It is one of the most commonly used tools for divination and dowsing and is something that most anyone can learn to use.

What IS a Pendulum?

A pendulum is a symmetrical, weighted object that hangs from a single chain or cord and most often has a crystal or stone at the bottom. Typically, it is used to help discern answers to YES/NO questions. When you ask a question, the pendulum acts as a receiver and transmitter of information, moving in different ways for a YES or NO response.

I have trusted a pendulum to purchase computers, cars, wine, and more. The more adept you get, you can use calendars, the alphabet, numbers, charts, and more to get advanced information.

Where to Find a Pendulum

You can purchase your pendulum or make it from a variety of materials including chain, beads, cord along with stones, beads, and more. I had a client who used a button on the end of a piece of yarn from his sweater for years and swore it was totally accurate.

There are many places you can purchase a pendulum, but you can also use a necklace, or anything that hangs from a chain or a string that is about 4-5 inches long. I personally believe if you are purchasing one you should feel the pendulum and choose the one that resonates for you. You can certainly find one on the Internet, but there are many stores, expos and fairs that sell them as well.

Cleaning Your Pendulum

Any time you purchase a pendulum, you should clear any residual energy on it by either washing it in saltwater, using a clearing spray such as Florida Water, or putting it out under the moon.

Holding Your Pendulum

You can sit or stand when using a pendulum or you can even walk! The key is to try your best to hold your hand steady yet relaxed. The chain, string, or cord of the pendulum should be held between your thumb and forefinger in whichever hand feels most comfortable. Some pendulums have a small ring, charm, or bauble at the top making it easy to hold onto. I often wrap my chain lightly over the top of my index finger to get a more balance steady swing.

Programming It

Before using you should program your pendulum by asking it to show you a “Yes” movement. Wait for the pendulum to begin to sway either vertical or horizontal.

Be patient, especially if it is your first time, as sometimes it takes a few seconds or even a few tries and the motion can be very slight at first. It takes practice!

Once it begins to swing in a direction, this is your YES. Then, take a couple moments and again ask your pendulum to show you your “No”. It should swing in the opposite motion. Generally speaking, the swinging horizontal right to left indicates a “no” response (shaking your head) and the vertical up and down indicates the “yes” (nodding your head). However, that is not always the case. You may get a circle motion, with clockwise typically being yes and counterclockwise being no.

Ask your pendulum some simple questions that you know the answers to see if your programming of yes/no is valid. It’s helpful to repeat this exercise again, several times, before you’re confident in interpreting your ‘yes’ and ‘no’ pendulum responses.

Using It

If you’re clear on your yes/no, begin to ask additional questions, and as you become more adept, ask more advanced ones. When it comes to the concept of using this cool tool for letting go of items for release, you can simply line up and ask each item if they need to stay or go at this time. This is a terrific way to get clarity on what you can purge.

Other Motions

If you find your pendulum swinging at an angle, this may indicate a “maybe”. If it stops all motion, this generally means that the answer to your questions is uncertain or undecided at this time or that you need to better clarify your question.

Also, some believe the more vigorously the pendulum swings the louder the answer is. There are some instances when your pendulum might not work, and this may be for several reasons like you’re not relaxed enough, too close to electrical frequencies, or not concentrating enough. Also, it may mean you need to use a different pendulum as it might not be compatible with your energy.

Keep It Contained

I believe it’s a good idea to keep your pendulum contained to keep its energy within. So I recommend a small bag or at least wrapping it in cloth.

Also, if you ever let a friend use your tool, reprogram it for your energy field after they’re done.

The main thing to remember is to relax, keep trying, have an open mind and make it FUN. The more you practice, the better your pendulum skills will become!!