How To Use a Pendulum

Using the pendulum for divination purposes is one of the easiest and most accessible methods that there is. And the good new is that this does not mean it is not equally as effective! So how do you go about using one?

How To Hold the Pendulum

Many believe that the pendulum should always be held in the right hand and others in the hand that you write with. So try it out to see if you have a stronger reaction in one or the other and then stick with this - in other words, be guided by the energies. You will need to hold the chain or string of the pendulum near to, but not right at the top, held between your thumb and first finger.

Asking the Pendulum How Today’s Answers Will Show

Before you start to ask the pendulum any questions you will need to know how it is going to answer you. This should be done before every session due to the fact that different physical, emotional and external states can serve to change the direction of the pendulum swing at any time. So check it out before you start. Simply ask the pendulum what today’s answer to YES is, and then NO. The pendulum will go clockwise, anti-clockwise, swing back and forth etc. As long as you know how to interpret your answers, you’re ready to start.

How to Ask the Pendulum Questions

Always structure your questions in a way that brings yes or no answers. So, as an example, ask “Is there anyone out there that loves me?” rather than “Who loves me?” as the first will give you a clear yes or no whereas the second will bring forth confused energies. If you gain a yes answer, then you can move on to asking further, and more specific, questions such as “Is this person Mark?” or “Is this person around me now?” etc.

If you have any visual clues or objects that represent aspects of your question, these can also be used. So, if you have photos of 2 people and wish to find out if one of them loves you over the other, place the photos in front of you and ask the pendulum to guide you towards which person is attracted to you. The pendulum will swing towards one of the photos.

If you get any confused results simply try to rephrase your question and you will usually find that you get back on track.

Good luck!