For the past week I’ve been doing a bit of experimenting with a pendulum. The pendulum I am using was a gift from Mama Kelly. It is a lovely orb of amethyst hanging from a delicate chain.

I would never use the pendulum to make big decisions, nor would I use whatever response I get from a pendulum or any other divination tool as the final, absolute answser to a question. But it is a useful tool and the simple yes-no answers can be part of all the overall considerations and infomration that go into making a decision or choice.  I use it as a tool to get in touch with my subconscious and\or higher self.

Since it was recently my birthday (turned 54 on Oct. 30th) I have been once again thinking about what direction my life should go and what I should focus on. I have many interests and tons of ideas, but that often means I bounce from one thing to the next, leaving a lot projects unfinished and never starting others, and not focusing on completing or accomplishing bigger goals.

I decided to use the pendulum as a tool for some insight into where I should focus my time and energy. I cut up some paper into several pieces that were all the same size. On each piece I wrote a different interest that I have often thought about pursuing, (i.e. writing a book, various crafts, classes to take, etc.) and folder the pieces in half. One at time, I held the pendulum over each piece – if the pendulum swung side-to-side (for me that meant – no) I put that piece of paper in a pile to my right; if the pendulum swung in a clockwise circle (for me that meant – yes) I put that piece of paper to my left. All together I have about 20 pieces of paper; only three were a yes (write a book about being a witch; take an introductory class in Qi Gong; and blogging on Diet Pulpit and here at 2 Witches).

Reviewing all the choices one at time, I examined my “gut” reaction to not focusing too much time and energy as I thought about each one.  The three choices selected using the pendulum are the ones that I have been working toward the longest and seem to be the ones that I am most deeply connected to.

A couple of days later I decided to use the pendulum again to narrow down some choices – this time to select a working title for a book on being witch.  By selecting a working title, I feel it will give a “direction” and “focus” to getting started with writing.   I again took several small pieces of paper with a single potential title on each and this time the pendulum only swung yes for one of them (“Out of the Broom Closet – the confessions of a witch”). 

So for now, I plan on focusing on jotting down some ideas and notes as the inspiration comes, looking for a Qi Gong introductory class, and of course writing on both blogs.   As far as my other interests, I will still dabble a bit with various crafts and interests, but the main focus of time and energy for now will be on blog writing,  ideas for the book and my health (Qi Gong).  I will re-evaluate things in a few a months if I feel I need to move in a different direction.  Whether the book is ever finished or actually ever gets published is not  necessarily the goal – the process of writing is an excellant method of self-exploration and self-awareness.  Also, whatever I do get written and organized will be useful if I decide to lecture again, and also for blogging about.

Have you ever worked with a pendulum?  What sorts of questions do you use a pendulum for?  

Bright Blessings, Lady Rose

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Brief Overview Of Pendulum Divination:

A pendulum consists of a weight, or bob, which hangs freely from a chain or string, with an optional loop or small handle at the upper end. Depending on one’s belief system, the answers come from the subconcious, or intuition or the Higher Self, or Guadian Spirits or Angels, or other Spirits. Since the pendulum, like any other divination tool may be influenced by lower spirits (who may lie, misdirect, and try to cause harm), it wise to take precautions and take the advice with a grain of salt the same way you would use your common sense and good judgment when accepting advice from any one.

Preparation:

The pendulum should be blessed before using it for the first time to decrease the influence of any lower spirits influencing the outcome. Chose a blessing that suits your belief system and that you are comfortable with. Include a statement or prayer of intent that only higher beings (or Angels, Guaurdians or whomever you wish to contact) may influence the pendulum. Two simple purification and blessing technigues are smudging (passing the pendulum through the smoke of a cleansing and\or blessing incense), and\or sprinkling the pendulum with blessed water. The pendulum may also be purified after each session to remove any residue that may have been left behind so that it does not influence the next session.  Another option is cleanse and bless the pendulum at least once a month.  It also recommended to begin each session with a prayer or visualization (i.e. a circle of white protective light around you and the your area) and to end each session with a prayer or blessing of thanks to your Higher Self, Guardian Spirits and\or Angels (this can be done silently or spoken aloud).

How To Use The Pendulum:

Hold the top end or handle of the string\chain of the pendulum loosely between the thumb and first finger. If using circle diagram with “yes” written top & bottom and “no” written on either side, the pendulum bob should be held approximately 1 inch above the paper.  If using a pendulum without the diagram, just specify (or let the pendulum specify) which direction means yes and no.   To let the pendulum specify what direction is yes and no,  ask at the beginning of eash session for it to show you, saying “show me yes,” and “show me no.”   What works for me using my personal pendulum that I’ve used several times before, once the direction is established, is to continue to use that for each session, and also have it stop in the center and stay still if the question is not answerable or unsure.

It is recommended (especially when first learning to work with a pendulum) to begin each session asking if the pendulum wishes to work with you today.  Also asking a few trial questions may also be useful (such as Is my name George?).

As with any divination method, it a good idea to use it only when you are in a calm and centered state of mind and feeling well physically and emotionally.

Phrasing A Question

When asking a question using a pendulum, the question needs to be something simple that can be answered with a yes or no.  A pendulum can be used to answer questions about past and future or in making a choice between options, and some use them as a tool to speak with spirits.  It is also important to be as specific as possible.  For example, asking “will it rain tomorrow where we are going?,” is better than asking “will it rain?”

If the pendulum starts swinging in random directions or feels uncoorperative, or you start to feel uncomfortable in any way, or your intuition says it’s time to stop, then end the session.

Pendulum Divination – nice overview of history and use of the pendulum.

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