A pendulum is simply a small weight, often a crystal, on a chain. Many people use one as a reflection tool, a way to notice their own inner sense of yes and no.
Getting started
- Sit comfortably and rest your elbow on a table.
- Hold the chain between your thumb and finger and let the pendulum hang still.
- Take a few slow breaths.
Find your yes and no
Ask the pendulum to show you yes, and watch how it moves, perhaps a circle or a line. Then ask it to show you no. Everyone is different, so take note of your own pattern.
Ask clear, simple questions
Pendulums work best with short yes or no questions about everyday choices, such as "Is this a good evening to rest?" Keep big life decisions in your own hands, and use the pendulum only as one more way to check in with yourself.
Caring for your pendulum
Refresh it now and then on a selenite plate, and store it in a soft pouch. See our guide to cleansing and charging crystals, and if you enjoy this kind of reflection, try oracle cards or tarot next.
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Questions people ask
What is a pendulum used for?
Many people use a pendulum as a reflection tool to notice their own sense of yes and no.
How do I find my yes and no?
Hold it still, ask it to show you yes, then no, and note the movement for each.
What questions work best?
Short yes or no questions about everyday choices. Keep big decisions in your own hands.
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