This is about me digging up my forgotten pendulums from where I last stashed them, years ago, and presenting them to Spirit Self for an update on the whole pendulum shebang.
Great timing! Just yesterday, I had a conversation about using a pendulum with a substack friend. I've been using one for around 10 years. My use is specifically for digging deeper into higher-level experiences that I'm using with energy work. I do not ask about the future or other people. It's been of great help to me. That said, now, I often know the answer before I use the pendulum. In that respect, it's a confirmation. I need to mention that "no" is different for me than what you described. For no, the pendulum is perfectly still. For yes, there is clock-wise rotation. Then, if the yes is especially strong, besides the rotation being extremely fast, there is a full-body energetic sensation. That's definitely a confirmation!
Here’s how I describe working with a pendulum on my website… “My energy readings use a combination of a pendulum, intuition, and energetic sensations in the body (in particuar, when there is a strong "yes"). The idea for a pendulum came to me from Robin Johnsen (family friend and acupuncturist). In having acupuncture with her, she suggested that I use a pendulum to test herbs and supplements to see if they are beneficial for me. (This is similar to muscle testing that I have experienced with chiropractors.) Then, over time, I found that I could use it in deeper ways.”
Yes, that's wonderful! Pendulums are picking up delicate energies, whether within our physical systems or surrounding them. Used well with intention, they're remarkable precision instruments.
I've heard of people who need to adjust their diets using pendulums to test the types of foods most beneficial to them.
I agree! I like to use them when I am accessing higher wisdom they seem to shift the energy to make my vibration more compatible with whoever I am chatting with.
Encouraged by a friend of mine, who uses her pendulum for EVERYTHING - I mean she takes it with her to the grocery store! - I've been using one of ours (actually, our two most reliable ones are both Barbaria's) to check the viability of food in the fridge!
It started with a broken egg in the carton. Hmm, have these eggs gone bad? Well yes, the pendulum said, "absolutely don't eat these 3, this 4th one's okay if you eat it right now, and the rest of these are fine, but don't leave them too long."
We also use the pendulum to identify remedies and supplements that would be helpful, and the dosages, etc. These are all things the body knows, below the subconscious, I'd say. As for "higher consciousness" questions, it helps me identify or confirm what I already want to do or understand. Or what I know in my heart of hearts.
Indeed, pendulums are good to check on what foods to eat or to avoid. I've heard that, though I haven't used them that way. Will give it shot soon. In that case, it does seem it would be the body speaking for itself, and that's a delight to know.
My pendulum is absolutely my favorite tool. As for using it for divination, I say, ehhhh. It's okay. Not as reliable as other tools such as the Tarot. However, for healing, for clearing spaces, I give it a 10 out of 10. It is also easy to carry around with you. Stick it in your bra (if you wear one), or your pocket, and you are good to go. Not as smelly as sage ( some people resist the smoke or the smell of sage). Yes, each pendulum has it's own consciousness and will disappear when tired or done with you. Some of them come back, some don't. If it breaks, it is done with you forever. I have multiple pendulums due to their tendency to hide or disappear.
I agree that you have to allow the spirit of the pendulum to merge with your consciousness and tell you what is yes, what is no, and how it wants to work with you.
I rarely use them for yes and no. My pendulums seem to get bored with questions. But ask them to clear stuck energy or to assist unwell energies in healing or finding peace, yes please.
The key is, develop a relationship with your pendulum the same way you would a new friend.
Love your post and the pictures of your pendulums!
Thank you, Joy! I agree that they’re excellent for reading energy (rather than tracking down a lot of very specific answers), and they’re quite popular with energy healers.
Since writing that post, I have identified several souvenir necklaces that—given the symbolic nature of the pendants on them, an ankh, a shell, a bell, a hand with an eye on it, a skeleton key, a pentacle with a snake wrapped around the star—have been waiting for me to wake up and realize what they could do and why I really had them! They’ve been hanging together on the wall behind my desk all this time and staring me in the face and, I am totally sure, LOL!
I love that! I say our tools wake up and connect with us always at the perfect time. It seems we are navigating a period of time of spiritual escalation and maybe our tools are waking up and remembering who they are also! Or maybe they always knew and they were waiting for us.
Wonderful storytelling that reminds me: Intention, everything happens for a reason and trust your inner voice. I don’t/ haven’t worked with pendulums but it’s certainly intriguing
I've never done this, but I'm intrigued! The way you've explained it is different and better than what I thought I understood - it makes sense. 🧿Thank you!
Great timing! Just yesterday, I had a conversation about using a pendulum with a substack friend. I've been using one for around 10 years. My use is specifically for digging deeper into higher-level experiences that I'm using with energy work. I do not ask about the future or other people. It's been of great help to me. That said, now, I often know the answer before I use the pendulum. In that respect, it's a confirmation. I need to mention that "no" is different for me than what you described. For no, the pendulum is perfectly still. For yes, there is clock-wise rotation. Then, if the yes is especially strong, besides the rotation being extremely fast, there is a full-body energetic sensation. That's definitely a confirmation!
Exciting! Ideal for higher-level, other-dimensional experiences because of the fine-energy tuning.
And, yes, I’ve heard other people say stillness correlates to No. Always different strokes for different folks!
Here’s how I describe working with a pendulum on my website… “My energy readings use a combination of a pendulum, intuition, and energetic sensations in the body (in particuar, when there is a strong "yes"). The idea for a pendulum came to me from Robin Johnsen (family friend and acupuncturist). In having acupuncture with her, she suggested that I use a pendulum to test herbs and supplements to see if they are beneficial for me. (This is similar to muscle testing that I have experienced with chiropractors.) Then, over time, I found that I could use it in deeper ways.”
Yes, that's wonderful! Pendulums are picking up delicate energies, whether within our physical systems or surrounding them. Used well with intention, they're remarkable precision instruments.
I've heard of people who need to adjust their diets using pendulums to test the types of foods most beneficial to them.
I agree! I like to use them when I am accessing higher wisdom they seem to shift the energy to make my vibration more compatible with whoever I am chatting with.
That’s wonderful!
Encouraged by a friend of mine, who uses her pendulum for EVERYTHING - I mean she takes it with her to the grocery store! - I've been using one of ours (actually, our two most reliable ones are both Barbaria's) to check the viability of food in the fridge!
It started with a broken egg in the carton. Hmm, have these eggs gone bad? Well yes, the pendulum said, "absolutely don't eat these 3, this 4th one's okay if you eat it right now, and the rest of these are fine, but don't leave them too long."
We also use the pendulum to identify remedies and supplements that would be helpful, and the dosages, etc. These are all things the body knows, below the subconscious, I'd say. As for "higher consciousness" questions, it helps me identify or confirm what I already want to do or understand. Or what I know in my heart of hearts.
Indeed, pendulums are good to check on what foods to eat or to avoid. I've heard that, though I haven't used them that way. Will give it shot soon. In that case, it does seem it would be the body speaking for itself, and that's a delight to know.
My pendulum is absolutely my favorite tool. As for using it for divination, I say, ehhhh. It's okay. Not as reliable as other tools such as the Tarot. However, for healing, for clearing spaces, I give it a 10 out of 10. It is also easy to carry around with you. Stick it in your bra (if you wear one), or your pocket, and you are good to go. Not as smelly as sage ( some people resist the smoke or the smell of sage). Yes, each pendulum has it's own consciousness and will disappear when tired or done with you. Some of them come back, some don't. If it breaks, it is done with you forever. I have multiple pendulums due to their tendency to hide or disappear.
I agree that you have to allow the spirit of the pendulum to merge with your consciousness and tell you what is yes, what is no, and how it wants to work with you.
I rarely use them for yes and no. My pendulums seem to get bored with questions. But ask them to clear stuck energy or to assist unwell energies in healing or finding peace, yes please.
The key is, develop a relationship with your pendulum the same way you would a new friend.
Love your post and the pictures of your pendulums!
Thank you, Joy! I agree that they’re excellent for reading energy (rather than tracking down a lot of very specific answers), and they’re quite popular with energy healers.
Since writing that post, I have identified several souvenir necklaces that—given the symbolic nature of the pendants on them, an ankh, a shell, a bell, a hand with an eye on it, a skeleton key, a pentacle with a snake wrapped around the star—have been waiting for me to wake up and realize what they could do and why I really had them! They’ve been hanging together on the wall behind my desk all this time and staring me in the face and, I am totally sure, LOL!
I love that! I say our tools wake up and connect with us always at the perfect time. It seems we are navigating a period of time of spiritual escalation and maybe our tools are waking up and remembering who they are also! Or maybe they always knew and they were waiting for us.
Thank goodness! We need all the help we can get!
Wonderful storytelling that reminds me: Intention, everything happens for a reason and trust your inner voice. I don’t/ haven’t worked with pendulums but it’s certainly intriguing
Thank you, Peter! And since writing that, *more* has been revealed, which I might be moved to share with you all at some point!
I will break out my pendulum now. Love this.
Hooray! Have fun!
I've never done this, but I'm intrigued! The way you've explained it is different and better than what I thought I understood - it makes sense. 🧿Thank you!
I hope you have fun and find it useful! Please keep me (us) posted!