How to Use a Crystal Pendulum: A Beginners Guide 💎

My Pendulum Past

As far back as I can remember, my mum has used a pendulum to answer all sorts of questions, the most exciting was determining the gender of my babies! We were always drawn in by the magic movements of the pendulum, we'd often use a ring on a necklace! I've used this technique to see whether i'd move countries (and whilst I didn't believe the answer at the time - it was correct, I did move to Spain).

My Pendulum Present

I now use a crystal pendulum (the exact one shown below) as part of my crystal healing sessions. The pendulum shows me which chakras are blocked, over-active or under-active, I also use the pendulum to confirm which crystal I wish to use to heal the chakra.

Personally I keep one pendulum for healing work and a second for anything personal - they are programmed for different objectives so I like to keep those boundaries in place.

How to use your pendulum

First things first, choose your pendulum! We sell a variety of crystal pendulums at our market events as well as in our online shop. Spend a little time sensing a connection from each pendulum to see which one feels like yours. You may feel a tingle, slight heat or notice the pendulum moving as you hold your hand out below the crystal (as above). You may even sense an instant draw to one in particular, trust this connection!

✨Step 1: Cleanse

Cleanse, cleanse, cleanse the energy! As with any crystal you purchase, cleansing is essential to remove anyone elses energetic print before you start building a close relationship.

I would recommend a smoke cleanse just because it's unlikely that the chain is made from sterling silver and you don't want to end up with a rusty chain!

To do this, simply burn some Palo Santo (sacred wood), Sage or incense and circle the smudge stick around your pendulum, cleansing the energetic field (always keep a window open near by for ventilation and for the unwanted energy to move through). Cleansing kits can be purchased here.

✨Step 2: Build Connection

Once you have chosen your pendulum, spend a little time holding our pendulum within your energetic field (as close to your body as possible). You may begin to sense or feel a connection through heat, tingling or an inner knowing. I think it's good practice to set the intention to "Work with me for my highest good", you just need to hold the pendulum and state your intention either aloud, or in your mind and heart. This intention can become more specific depending on the work you intend on doing with the pendulum.

✨Step 3: Positioning

You want to wrap the chain around your fingers on your dominant hand (in case you slip at any point) and allow around 4 - 5" of chain to hang down. Hold your other palm out flat underneath the crystal, around 2 - 3" below the crystal (as per the image above).

✨Step 4: Establish Yes and No signals

Ask your pendulum to show you a "yes" signal. This will vary from person to person, go with what the pendulum shows - for me, a "yes" is shown as swinging back and forth. There are many movements a pendulum can show:

• Swinging back and forth

• Swinging left to right/right to left

• Round in a clockwise circle

• Round in a counterclockwise circle

• Stopping still

Make note of the signal you receive, and ask your pendulum to show you a "no" signal. Again, make note of the movement. You can then go on to confirm the signals, by asking simple questions that you know to be true or false such as:

• Is my name Amy?

• Is it Tuesday today?

• Do I live in England?

• Am I an astronaut?

✨Step 5: Intuition building

How a pendulum works is subjective, I believe your intuition guides the answer, but I also believe this is guided by your higher self, and whether you believe these are the same, is up to you. The purpose of using a pendulum is, in my opinion, for guidance from your higher self, for your greater good.

If you keep asking questions based on ego, you're probably not working from a very positive place and I'd suggest your pendulum will offer mixed/inaccurate readings. Your pendulum won't show you the winning lottery numbers, but it will help you read your energy, help you locate lost items, help guide decisions based on what is in alignment with your greatest good.

How your Pendulum can guide you

You can use your pendulum to show you which crystal might be a good match for your energy that day; simply ask which crystal you should carry that day, hold the pendulum above each choice and wait for your yes or no signal.

You can use your pendulum to confirm the meaning or subject of an oracle card you may have pulled; after pulling a card, you can ask a further question of the pendulum to deepen the original meaning of the card (maybe whether the outcome is within the near future/distant future).

You can use your pendulum to guide a decision you may be facing, by asking yes or no questions, or questions relating to length of time).

If you wish to dive deeper, why not book a Balance Healing Session with me at my dedicated healing room in Rayleigh Essex.

The Balance Healing Session is my signature one-to-one healing experience combining science and spirituality to help you dissolve anxiety, process trauma, ease chronic tension, motivate and lift your mood during times of uncertainty as well as promote better sleep and deep relaxation.

Crystals are selected with the use of a pendulum and placed on and around your chakra points. Hands on reiki healing is also used when and where necessary to support the work of the crystals. These sessions can also be booked as ongoing sessions if you have a particular intention, or ailment you need support with.

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I hope you have fun getting to know your pendulum, building a relationship and deepening your intuition. Let me know how you get on adn whether there were any challenges, or incredible insights!

Love Amy x

DISCLAIMER

Please keep in mind that the pendulum does not offer fool proof data, the answers come from within your own energetic field. NEVER ignore professional medical or financial advice.