Pendulum
Pendulums are one of the simplest—and most intriguing—tools used in spiritual practice. Light, responsive, and deeply personal, a pendulum becomes an extension of your intuition, helping you access subtle energetic information that often sits just beneath conscious awareness. Whether used for guidance, clarity, or simple curiosity, pendulums invite you to connect with your inner truth in a direct and playful way.
What Is a Pendulum?
A pendulum is typically a small, weighted object—often made of crystal, metal, or wood—attached to a chain or cord. When held still, it responds to your energy field and micro-movements in the body, creating swings, circles, or subtle vibrations. Many believe that these movements reflect intuitive guidance, higher wisdom, or communication with the subconscious mind.
What Do Pendulums Do?
Pendulums are commonly used for:
Divination — answering yes/no questions or providing simple directional guidance.
Energy checking — sensing imbalances in chakras or the body’s energetic field.
Decision-making — helping clarify internal preferences or intuitive leanings.
Connection — tuning in to guides, ancestors, angels, or your higher self.
Object or location testing — choosing crystals, selecting supplements, or identifying energetic “yes/no” items.
While not meant to replace discernment or professional advice, pendulums offer a gentle, engaging way to explore your own intuition.
How to Use a Pendulum
Using a pendulum is simple:
Get grounded. Take a breath, relax your shoulders, and clear your mind.
Hold the pendulum steady. Grip the top of the chain between your fingers and let the weight hang freely.
Establish your baseline. Ask: “Show me yes.” Observe the motion. Then: “Show me no.”
Ask clear, simple questions. Pendulums work best with direct yes/no inquiries.
Stay neutral. Don’t push for a specific outcome—your energy can influence the swing.
Say thank you. Close with gratitude and grounding.
Programming Your Pendulum
Pendulums respond to your energy, so “programming” is really about building connection and clarity. You might:
Hold it to your heart and set the intention:
“Only truth, clarity, and aligned guidance may come through this tool.”Ask your guides, angels, or ancestors to participate.
Designate consistent meanings for movement (yes, no, unclear).
Use the same pendulum regularly so the energetic bond strengthens.
Over time, your pendulum will feel familiar—almost like a tiny spiritual companion.
Pendulums are simple, mystical, and endlessly fascinating. They offer a bridge between logic and intuition—a way to “listen” to the deeper wisdom within you. Whether used seriously or playfully, they can open a beautiful doorway into self-awareness, energy work, and personal spiritual exploration.
I first picked up a pendulum during a girls’ trip in Northern California—a gathering of women who were aligned by soul and spirit. Someone had left a pendulum sitting out, and the moment I picked it up, I was hooked. It felt like discovering a spiritual version of a Magic 8 Ball, only better.
When I got home, I immediately ordered one of my own and did a little research on how to use it properly. To this day, I’m still captivated by how alive they can seem—vibrating with energy, spinning wildly, or swinging with surprising intensity. While I don’t put a lot of weight on pendulums as a true divination tool, I genuinely enjoy working with them.
I lose them often enough that I started numbering them; I’m currently on Pendy #6. Before each session, I always ask my guardians, angels, and ancestors to join me and lend truth, honesty, and clarity to every response. For me, pendulums have become a blend of spiritual curiosity, subtle energy play, and simple joyful fascination.