Learn to use a pendulum for divination
A pendulum is one of the simplest and easiest forms of divination. It is a simple question of Yes / No questions asked and answered. Although you can buy pendulums commercially, ranging from around $ 15 to $ 60, it's not difficult to create your own. Typically, most people use a crystal or stone, but you can use any object that has a little weight.
Create your pendulum
If you decide to create your own pendulum, you will need some basic supplies:
A crystal or other stone
Wire or jeweler's thread
A light chain
Take the crystal and wrap it in a piece of jewelry. When you are done wrapping it, leave a ring on top. Connect one end of the chain to the loop. We advise you to make sure that the chain is not too long, because you will probably use it on a table or other surface. Generally, a chain between 10 - 14 "is perfect. Also, be sure to thread any pieces of thread so you don't tug later.
Charge and calibrate your pendulum
It is a good idea to load the pendulum by placing it in water or salt overnight. Remember that some crystals will degrade in salt, so be sure to check before doing so. Another option is to leave the pendulum outside in the moonlight overnight.
Calibrating the pendulum simply means that you are checking it to see how it works. To do this, hold it by the free end of the chain so that the weighted end is free. Make sure you keep it perfectly still. Ask a simple Yes / No question to which you already know the answer is Yes, for example "Am I a girl?" or "Do I live in California?"
Keep an eye on the pendulum and when it starts to move, notice if it goes sideways, forwards backwards or in another direction. This indicates your direction "Yes".
Now, repeat the process, asking a question to which you know the answer is No. This will give you your direction "No". It's a good idea to do it a few times with different questions, so you can get an idea of how your pendulum answers you. Some will swing horizontally or vertically, others will swing in small or large circles, others won't do much unless the answer really matters.
After calibrating the pendulum and getting to know it a little, you can use it for some basic divinations. However, it may take some practice to get comfortable. Desmond Stern at Little Red Tarot says, "For a long time, I sit there with my weighted rope, dangling it and asking myself:" Am I moving it unconsciously? What am I doing here? It seemed strange. I was used to cards and scrying and for some reason, as attractive as pendulums were to me, it took me a long time to trust them. Now when I use one, it's like an extension of my arm. It no longer worries me that I could move it unconsciously to satisfy my desires because I understood that even if it is so (and I'm not sure) my unconscious movements often reflect the inner connection. In the end it doesn't matter. This piece of string and beads and my grandmother's ring that I hold in my hand, such a simple tool, is a sacred object. And it's nice to hear what he has to say. "
Using the pendulum for divination
There are several ways you can use a pendulum for divination: you will be surprised at what you can learn with the answers "yes" and "no". The trick is to learn how to ask the right questions. Here are some ways you can take advantage of your pendulum to find out what you would like to learn.
Use with a divination board: some people like to use their pendulum in tandem with a board - the pendulum guides them to the letters on the blackboard that write a message. Just like an Ouija board, a pendulum board or a chart includes the letters of the alphabet, numbers and the words Yes, No and Maybe.
Find Lost Items: Just like a divining rod, a pendulum can be used to indicate the direction of missing things. The author Cassandra Eason recommends that you "row remotely [where] you can also write an outline of an area or use a map and hold the pendulum above the map to find where it vibrates to locate water, pipes or even a lost cat that it could hide in the place identified on the map. Finding the target is actually relatively easy, using your diviner rods as you walk around the identified area. "
If you have a specific but complex question, try to arrange a group of Tarot cards with the possible answer. Use the pendulum to bring you to the card that has the right answer.
Finding magical sites: if you are outdoors, bring the pendulum with you. Some people believe that ley lines can be localized through the use of the pendulum - if you happen to come across a position that drives the pendulum crazy, consider keeping the ritual there.