Pendulum Dowsing
Pendulum dowsing is a form of divination that uses a weighted object usually a crystal or gemstone hung from a metal chain or pendant to tap into your intuition for spiritual guidance.
What can tool can be used for dowsing?
The most commonly used tool for dowisng is a pendulum; a pendulum is a weighted object usually a crystal or gemstone that is hung from a metal chain or pendant that allows the user to tap into their intuition for spiritual guidance. Pendulums can also be used to cleanse negative energy in the room, healing and finding lost objects and pets. Pendulums haven't become popular overnight, they can be traced back to ancient Egypt & Rome where it's believed that people used pendulums to ask questions of divine entities.
How do they work and where do the answers come from?
Pendulums act as a transmitter and receiver of information from your higher guidance, angels and spirit guides by tapping into your own intuition. Have you ever found yourself doubting your decisions? Sometimes we have the answer buried deep inside of us and this tool can help make things clearer by bringing the left side of the brain which is rational and right side of brain which is intuitive together to help you make decisions and find the answer you are looking for. The pendulum moves in different directions according to the answer and as the pendulum moves you will get a response to your question.
How do I start using a pendulum?
Before you start using your pendulum it's best to cleanse it first so that you can charge it with your own energy. To cleanse your pendulum you can run the stone under some water, place it beneath the full moon, use a smudging or place it in sunlight. Once you have cleansed it you can then charge the pendulum with your energy. Sitting in a quiet space hold the pendulum in your hands and close your hands around it. Then take a few deep breaths or you can meditate sitting with your eyes closed to channel your energy on your pendulum you could also light a candle. If you wanted to you could even ask your guardian angels or spirit guides for guidance when using the pendulum or you could say a prayer. Once you have cleansed and charged your pendulum you can keep it somewhere safe.
When you are ready to start using your pendulum hold the chain or string between your thumb and forefinger in whichever hand feels comfortable and have the tip of the pendulum resting on the palm of your other hand. At this point the pendulum will be completely still until you remove your hand away from the bottom of the pendulum. To begin move your hand away from the bottom of the pendulum and a ask simple question like is my name or I live in and see how your pendulum reacts to those yes and no questions. Some pendulums will make wide circular movements in response to ‘yes’ and backward or forward swings in response to ‘no’. You could also program the pendulum with your own movement responses for example you can tell your pendulum to go round and round for a yes and left and right for a no.
Which pendulum should I use?
There are many pendulums that you can use for dowsing. As with crystals, pick one that you are drawn to. If you aren't sure which one to select then you could pick one of the common stones that people tend to go for which are:
Clear Quartz
Clear quartz is a transparent rock associated with clarity and connecting to a higher purpose. It brings clarity to the mind and helps the holder evaluate their choices so that they can make decisions that are consistent with their desired outcomes. It is also a very powerful stone for manifesting.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple colour rock that is connected to the crown chakra and has a strong connection with spiritual and divine beings. It is believed that amethyst has healing and calming properties that helps bring clarity and peacefulness allowing the mind to flow freely mentally and spiritually.
Rose Quartz
Rock quartz is a pink colour rock, it is a stone of love and compassion. It also has the ability to heal many things and can be used to help heal trauma, find love and make choices that come from the heart.
As you get the hang of it you can pick and choose more pendulums to use in different situations.
What kind of questions should I ask?
The pendulum is best suited to answer 'yes' or 'no' questions. This does not mean you are restricted to what kind of question you can ask as almost any issue can be turned into a 'yes' or 'no' question. It's important that you are clear with your questions. When you are starting out it's best to start small asking simple questions like is it Saturday today? Is it raining? Is my dog in the garden? Once your energy starts to sync you will become more confident in using the pendulum. Once you feel comfortable you can then move onto asking questions to help you make decisions. You could even try locating things on a map for fun. It’s also important to know you are dowsing from “higher self” so it’s worth checking and asking to be cleared of any other energies that may influence your dowsing. The clearer you are, the clearer the answers.