Pendulums come in many shapes and sizes, usually with a point at the bottom. Pendulums have their own personality and communication style. You can have several pendulums, and they may each respond to the energy differently. I have three that I use regularly, and I check in with them each time to make sure I know what movement means: yes, no, maybe.
Pendulums will move in clockwise and counterclockwise circles, move left to right (in a horizontal line), or move forward and backward (in a vertical line).
And sometimes, they remain motionless or swing wildly.
Before using a pendulum, you want to ask the pendulum to show you how it communicates: yes, no, maybe, and unclear…
Interesting tip: If two or more people are using the same pendulum, double-check that its communication method will be the same from person to person. Sometimes, it changes with each person using it. Sometimes, it remains the same.
To use your pendulum:
- Hold the bead at the top of the chain with your thumb and index finger (or thumb, index, and middle finger)
Or
- Wrap the chain once (or twice, depending on the length of the chain) around your index finger and hold the chain between your thumb and index fingers (or thumb, index, and middle finger) – like in the picture
Determining what specific movement is YES and what movement is NO.
You want the pendulum to show you how it communicates: yes, no, maybe, and unclear…
To determine how your pendulum communicates YES and NO, you can either ask it to show you
- Please show me “YES" …and wait for its response
- Please show me “NO” … and wait for its response
Or you can ask a simple yes/no question that you know the answer to.
- My name is (state your name)
- I have a dog/cat
- I am sitting down
- The sky is yellow
- My eyes are purple
Notice how your pendulum moves.
It may take time, so be patient. It might move very subtly at first or swing rapidly.
Notice how it moves for YES and how it moves for NO.
Your pendulum will also have a specific movement for maybe and “doesn’t know” (unsure/unclear/unknown).
For example, I have three different pendulums and they each respond differently.
My primary pendulum shows me:
- Yes - by moving in a big clockwise circle
- No - by moving from left to right (horizontal)
- Maybe/unclear sometimes shows up as barely moving or moving up and down (vertical)
Another pendulum shows me:
- Yes - by moving left to right (horizontal)
- No - by moving forward and backward (vertical)
- Maybe/unclear by moving in a tiny circle or barely moving.
And the third pendulum shows me:
- Yes - by moving in a clockwise circle
- No - by moving in a counter-clockwise circle
- Maybe/unclear by moving left to right
You can see how each pendulum may communicate differently. There is no right or wrong here. Just notice how your pendulum wishes to communicate answers.
Continue to ask questions to refine your interaction with your pendulum.
Be patient!
Pendulums will move in clockwise and counterclockwise circles, move left to right (in a horizontal line), or move forward and backward (in a vertical line).
If you are not sure about using a pendulum with this simple yes/no system, you can use a pre-drawn chart as a guide.
A chart can help you get comfortable (and clear) with what the pendulum is trying to tell you.
Simple Yes/No Chart
Draw a circle and section it into quarters (see chart below). Put "Yes" on the top and bottom and "No" to the left and right.
More Complex Chart
Draw a circle and section it into eight (8) segments or slices (see chart below).
Put "Yes" on the top and bottom, "No" to the left and right, "Maybe" on the diagonal one way, and “Unclear/Unknown/or “I don't want to answer" on the diagonal the other way.
Hold your pendulum over the center of the circle and ask your question.
Notice where the pendulum swings and which segments it is moving over.
Experiment with asking questions and receiving answers with your pendulum.
