A Crystal Pendulum is a Crystal suspended from a string or metal chain. When the top of the chain is held between the thumb & forefinger & the Crystal is free to move, it may swing or not.
The free flowing Crystal is sensitive to subtle energies & can move in specific directions indicating the answers to questions. The simplest way to use it is to ask questions answered by simple yes, no, or maybe.
When choosing your Pendulum very simply go for one that attracts you. Hold it, gently swing it, look at it in the light. Some Pendulums come with longer chains, but personally I prefer a shorter chain, because the Pendulum seems to respond faster.
Before you use it, cleanse the Pendulum, which will remove unwanted & negative energy. To keep things really simple, the method that is proven to cleanse & charge ANY crystal is – Sunlight.
A Crystal is like a battery, vibrating at a certain frequency & emitting a lovely energy. When we use that Crystal, it will often discharge its positive energy into our body. This is why people may feel a tingle or strange feeling in their hand/arm/body when they first pick up a Crystal or wear one for long periods of time.
After cleansing, clear any residual energy by swinging it counter-clockwise while thinking about your intention for clearing.
The next step is to teach the Pendulum to respond to questions by swinging in specific directions. With a clear mind, free of stress, centered, hold the Pendulum chain lightly at the top between thumb & forefinger. Sit at a table with the edge is parallel to your body, & suspend the Pendulum over the table. State an intention asking that any information given is for your highest good.
While you’re holding the Pendulum, you can ask, “Show me yes” & “Show me no.” Let the pendulum decide. You could also swing the Pendulum in the direction of your choice for “yes” & “no.” Personally, I taught my Pendulum that “no” swings horizontal to the left & “yes” is a clockwise spin. While “maybe” or “possibly” is a horizontal swing to the right.
After you’ve shown the Pendulum how to respond, test it by asking a question. Each time you use it, test again for the correct reactions before actually using it.
Pendulum’s are wonderful to use for automatic writing, when energy moves in certain directions. You can easily make or find an alphabet chart online. Ask a question, & the Pendulum will move toward specific letters to spell out the answer. After each letter, I usually catch the Crystal in my hand & let it go again in a “neutral” swing to the next letter.
The Pendulum responds to subtle energies & will reflect your state of mind, so reading for yourself is very difficult & often inaccurate.
If you’re getting gibberish while using an alphabet chart, it’s either because you’re not supposed to be asking the question or you have not sufficiently cleared residual energy.
If the answers are odd, clear the Pendulum by applying a counterclockwise spin & clear your mind by meditating & asking your question again..
Crystal Blessings
Sharon <3