There are dozens of divination methods that people use to access Divine guidance, many of them requiring a few tools at least. Pendulums have been used for centuries as a means of finding out questions and catching glimpses of the future. As one of the quickest ways to perform divination, the use of a pendulum is a popular method of divining and dowsing, so it’s not uncommon that I encounter a person who simply picks up a pendulum, demands an answer to a question and then becomes disgruntled when the pendulum presents no clear answer.
Like all wiccan tools, the Pendulum requires thought and preparation before use. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Step 1 – Obtaining a Pendulum
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A purified object is much more powerful than a contaminated one and objects that feel heavy or dark or hot energy need purification (This is particularly true of crystals). When clear, they will feel cool or tingly but even if this is the case, err on the side of caution with a new item and perform a purification process regardless.
There are many ways to cleanse a wiccan tool – bathing them in moonlight takes time (traditionally leaving them for a full moon cycle is required) but will also charge an item with energy.
Another method of cleansing is to completely cover your Wiccan tools in herbs. lay your pendulum inside a bowl and cover the object entirely with herbs such as sage and mint for cleansing, Rosemary and Basil for protection and Lavender for infusing the object with inner peace and bay leaves for aiding clairvoyance. If you have any available, I like to add splinters of cedar to the mixture for added purification properties. Leave the pendulum in the mixture for at least a full cycle of the …show more content…
There are two methods you can use. You can rely simply on the yes/no method to begin with as it gives more simplified answers. Alternatively, you can use a Pendulum chart. A pendulum chart is a wheel with sentences that expand on yes/no answers. To use it, simply ask the pendulum the question and then hold it carefully over each answer written on the chart. If the pendulum begins to react with a ‘Yes’ then whatever portion the pendulum is suspended over is the answer to your question.
Whether you are a seasoned witch or a magickal fledgling, using a pendulum will lend a powerful and satisfying sense of dialogue with the Divine to the user. With time and practice one can quickly obtain answers to the difficult questions we encounter in life and help us to open our minds to the spiritual realm, answering the questions of our