| There's nothing much involved in working with a | | | | negative or toxic energy that may have been left |
| pendulum. You don't need psychic powers, you | | | | by other people handling it. Attach it to its |
| don't need to buy anything and even if you | | | | suspender. (You can 'clean' it every week or so: it |
| choose to, you won't have to make the choice. | | | | doesn't have to be every time you use it - unless |
| Of pendulums, I mean. And it does all the | | | | you feel the need or the past questions have |
| work...well, most of it. All you need is a working | | | | been of a heavy nature). |
| brain since that is what this method of divination | | | | Find a quiet place like at a table or in an easy chair |
| relies upon: the esoteric connections between | | | | - somewhere you can brace your elbows on your |
| your brain and an oracle. In some arcane and | | | | knees or a solid surface. Once in your comfort |
| unexplainable way, we already know what is | | | | zone, relax, hold your pendulum in your hands and |
| coming and what the answers to our questions | | | | just sit for a bit and let your energies meld. |
| are, but we cannot access them without some | | | | When you are ready, hold the pendulum up and |
| form of a tool, whether that be the tarot or the | | | | cup it with the other hand while still allowing plenty |
| pendulum or a variety of others. | | | | of room for the pendulum to swing. Wait until any |
| A pendulum can be home made: if you have an | | | | movement has ceased (you can touch it with the |
| old chain or even a piece of heavier thread that is | | | | finger or palm of your other hand to stop it if |
| around 6 to 8 inches long and something to hang | | | | necessary); then ask your pendulum to show you |
| from it, like a charm, ring or even a heavy | | | | 'yes'. It will begin to move in a certain way as |
| button, you're all set. The object used should be | | | | mentioned earlier. Once the pattern for 'yes' has |
| light enough to allow free movement and the | | | | been established, ask the same question, |
| suspension method fairly light but strong. A ring | | | | substituting 'no' and make a note of that direction |
| on a chain is a favorite as is a charm of some | | | | (and this may sound silly, but I always say |
| sort hung from a necklace: items that have a | | | | 'thank-you' after each answer -- also, try not to |
| positive sentimental or significant meaning to you | | | | influence its movement with your hand -- we |
| are good selections. | | | | sometimes do this subconsciously). |
| If you would rather just buy one, or would prefer | | | | You are ready. Start out by asking questions to |
| one of particular beauty or material, any | | | | which you already know the answer, such as 'is |
| self-respecting metaphysical shop will have them | | | | my cat's name Kato?' and 'is my name Heather?'. |
| hung in display frames on the front counter. And | | | | After a few accurate test questions, go ahead |
| you don't even have to actually choose one: it will | | | | and ask the real ones. Keep in mind to be clear |
| choose you. Just stand before the display stand | | | | and concise, limit each short-phrased question to |
| and aim your focus and concentration upon the | | | | one focus and never ask the same question |
| different shapes, materials and colors. Watch for | | | | twice - the pendulum is reactive and can mess |
| movement (especially among the high frequency | | | | with you if you mess with it. Along the same |
| crystals - they will respond to you if your energy | | | | vein, inaccurate answers indicate the need to quit |
| is the similar to theirs). Usually, one in particular will | | | | the session as an energy criss-cross is preventing |
| catch your eye and this is the one you should go | | | | accurate answers. Occasionally, the phase of the |
| home with. | | | | Moon and things like Mercury retrograde can also |
| The pendulum swings in four different ways: side | | | | prohibit effective use of the pendulum. The larger |
| to side (north to south or east to west), in a | | | | the response, or swing, the more energy is |
| circle, in an oblong and sometimes in what I call a | | | | behind the answer shown...so if your answer for |
| 'giggle'. This last one is amusing to watch: indeed, it | | | | yes is a circle and it swings like the blades of a |
| looks like the pendulum is actually giggling: it stays | | | | chopper - well, that would read as an emphatic |
| in one position, but it jumps up and down and | | | | yes, to say the least. On the other hand, weak or |
| jitters. Should your pendulum do this little 'dance' | | | | slow movement shows that there are still |
| for you, it is fairly certain that the answer is a | | | | unknown or unresolved issues involved in the |
| playful yes. If the answer is unknown at this time, | | | | question and more time is needed to be able to |
| or if for some reason you aren't to know the | | | | predict the absolute outcome. |
| answer right now, the pendulum will remain still or | | | | The pendulum is but one tool that we can use to |
| swing in a diagonal motion. | | | | 'tap into' the energies that we cannot see yet |
| There are a few easy steps you should observe | | | | know are there. If you are interested in learning |
| before starting to use your pendulum and they | | | | more about spiritual metaphysics, Chaldean |
| are as follows: | | | | Numerology and other esoteric subjects, please |
| Hold your charm under cool running water for a | | | | come and visit me at The Reading Room. |
| few moments: this dispels and removes any | | | | |