What are they and how do you use them? Pendulums are an excellent divination tool for answering “Yes/No” questions. They may also be used for reiki healing and chakra balancing. This guide will explain some of the ways to use a pendulum as well as how to connect with and care for it.
GETTING STARTED
- Clear your pendulum: After choosing your pendulum you should cleanse and clear it before using it. Smoke from sage, incense, or other cleansing herb is one of the safest ways to clear any crystal, but many people also use sunlight, moonlight, salt, or water. Not all crystals can be submerged in water and exposing others to sunlight for an extended period of time may pose a fire hazard, so be sure to do some research before working with these methods of clearing.
- It’s a good idea to set an intention for your clearing. Recite a petition, such as “Remove any energy that does not serve me, so that the messages I receive are clear and true” as many times as you feel is necessary.
- All pendulums sold at Lyfe Crystalized are cleared and reiki infused prior to shipment!
- Prepare yourself: Sit in a quiet and comfortable place, hold your pendulum to your heart, and take deep, calming breaths. Try breathing in for three counts, holding it for three counts, then exhaling for six counts. Repeat this exercise until you feel relaxed and ready to start.
- Set your intention: State the reason for your session and ask that the answers you receive serve your greatest and highest good.
Use steps 2 & 3 each time you use your pendulum and step 1 anytime you feel it is necessary, such as not receiving clear answers, or after a particularly difficult session.
YES/NO QUESTIONS
- Ask a question you know the answer is “Yes” to. Some examples are:
- Am I sitting down?
- Am I wearing socks?
- Are my pants black?
- Pay attention to which way the pendulum swings (i.e., back and forth or left to right). This is “Yes.”
- Ask a question you know the answer is “No” to. See examples above.
- Pay attention to which way the pendulum swings (i.e., back and forth or left to right). This is “No.”
- Continue asking questions you know the answer to until you feel ready to ask one you would like to know the answer to.
- Ask the question(s) you are seeking clarity on.
Tips:
- Work with your pendulum often. Establishing a daily practice is highly suggested as you learn how to use and connect with your pendulum.
- Asking lots of questions you know the answer to is a great way to “test” your pendulum’s accuracy and get comfortable asking more complicated questions
- Questions such as “Will I get to work on time today?” or “Will my spouse cook dinner?” are great to use as your unknowns while you’re learning how to use your pendulum.
- Keep a journal of your questions and answers.
- Did you get accurate answers for known questions?
- Reflect on the outcome after events have passed
- Did things happen as predicted?
- Accept the first answer you receive
- You won’t always get the answer you were hoping for, but asking the same question multiple times in one session will only cause confusion, and decrease the trust you are trying to build.
- If you don’t like the answer you received work on finding actions you can take to change it in the future OR…
- Accept that things won’t turn out the way you expected
- You won’t always get the answer you were hoping for, but asking the same question multiple times in one session will only cause confusion, and decrease the trust you are trying to build.
- HAVE FUN!!!
REIKI ENERGY HEALING & CHAKRA BALANCING
- Ask your pendulum to show you an open chakra or clear energy flow
- Note the direction it swings (i.e., back & forth or left to right)
- Ask your pendulum to show you a blocked chakra or energy flow
- Note the direction it swings (i.e., back & forth or left to right)
- Hold the pendulum over each chakra or area of the body you are working on
- Pay attention to whether it swings in an “open” or “blocked” direction
- Treat blocked area/chakra
- Repeat until all areas/chakras are cleared
Tips:
- When working on yourself it may be easier to use chakra stones in place of your actual body
- The same technique may be used for distance or virtual sessions with clients
You can purchase your own handmade pendulum here.