Dowsing
One of the most commonly used tools for divination and dowsing is a pendulum. The art of using a pendulum is something that anyone can learn and master, and enjoy experimenting with.
What Is a Pendulum?
A pendulum is a symmetrical, weighted object that is hung from a single chain or cord. It’s never made of a magnetic substance, but is often a crystal. It’s also possible to use objects such as a favourite trinket, a bead, a metal ball or even a key. The pendulum is a very simple tool and one that lets the user tune in to their intuitive powers. The pendulum acts as a receiver and transmitter of information, and moves in different ways in response to questions.
What Is Pendulum Dowsing Used For?
Pendulum dowsing can be used in a variety of different ways. In its most simple form, you can use it to answer questions or aid in decision making. Pendulums can also be used for:
- Healing purposes and identifying allergies.
- To cleanse and dispel negativity in a room.
- To help you find lost objects or pets.
- To find water or ley lines (dowsing rods are often used for this too, which work in a similar way to a pendulum).
How does pendulum help in spiritual healing
Pendulums are divination tools which help in detecting the energy blockage in the body. Here are some of the healing treatments which one can do by using pendulums:
1.Chakra balancing
2. Aura cleansing
3. Clearing the blockage of energy (chi) in the body
4. Grounding
Pendulum helps in promoting spiritual and physical healing by locating any blocks in a person's chi (energy). It is a simple tool which helps in balancing, healing and clearing our mind and body. They help us seek answers to certain questions by picking on subtle vibrations. They do so by moving in the direction of invisible energy around us.
How do pendulums help with chakra balancing
Holding the pendulum over all the seven chakras of the body helps in revealing the imbalance and energy blocks in the chakras. You can start with the crown chakra, which is located on the top of the head.
Hold the pendulum a few inches above the crown chakra and wait for it to move automatically by picking on subtle vibrations. Keep moving to the next six chakras while noting down the direction in which the pendulum is swinging. You can carry a pendulum chart for reference.
How to choose a pendulum for healing
It is important to understand that you don't choose a pendulum, rather it chooses you. From a variety of different pendulums, go for the one that feels right when you touch it.
Hold it in your hands, close your eyes and observe deeply what you are feeling. If you experience subtle vibrations and change in temperature of the pendulum, it just might be the right one for you.
How to clean the pendulum
Since they absorb all sorts of energies, it is important to clean the pendulums regularly for them to function properly.
You can either wash it by putting it under the running tap water or soak it in a bowl filled with sea salt. Pick up the pendulum again after cleaning, close your eyes and experience its energy to check whether it has been cleansed properly or not.
Pendulums are divination tools which help in detecting the energy blockage in the body. Here are some of the healing treatments which one can do by using pendulums:
1.Chakra balancing
2. Aura cleansing
3. Clearing the blockage of energy (chi) in the body
4. Grounding
Pendulum helps in promoting spiritual and physical healing by locating any blocks in a person's chi (energy). It is a simple tool which helps in balancing, healing and clearing our mind and body. They help us seek answers to certain questions by picking on subtle vibrations. They do so by moving in the direction of invisible energy around us.
How do pendulums help with chakra balancing
Holding the pendulum over all the seven chakras of the body helps in revealing the imbalance and energy blocks in the chakras. You can start with the crown chakra, which is located on the top of the head.
Hold the pendulum a few inches above the crown chakra and wait for it to move automatically by picking on subtle vibrations. Keep moving to the next six chakras while noting down the direction in which the pendulum is swinging. You can carry a pendulum chart for reference.
How to choose a pendulum for healing
It is important to understand that you don't choose a pendulum, rather it chooses you. From a variety of different pendulums, go for the one that feels right when you touch it.
Hold it in your hands, close your eyes and observe deeply what you are feeling. If you experience subtle vibrations and change in temperature of the pendulum, it just might be the right one for you.
How to clean the pendulum
Since they absorb all sorts of energies, it is important to clean the pendulums regularly for them to function properly.
You can either wash it by putting it under the running tap water or soak it in a bowl filled with sea salt. Pick up the pendulum again after cleaning, close your eyes and experience its energy to check whether it has been cleansed properly or not.
How Does Pendulum Dowsing Work?
A pendulum works by tapping into your intuition and sixth sense. The pendulum acts as a form of receiver and transmitter, from your higher guidance, guardian angels and spiritual teachers. As the pendulum moves, you gain answers in response to questions – it is best suited to use to answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ questions. Some people describe the way a pendulum works as being like bringing together the rational and intuitive sides of you (the left and right sides of your brain). When these two elements are brought together, you’re able to make decisions using all the sources, rather than just one of them.
Where Do The Answers Come From?
Many people wonder where the answers come from and debate whether it’s really working, or just the pendulum responding to the movement of the user’s hand. Whilst the pendulum can certainly be made to move with your hand movements, this isn’t the case always and after practice you’ll get to see why. As with any form of divination, using a pendulum involves a certain degree of faith, belief and a decidedly open mind, as the answers come from your intuition and from higher spiritual guides.
What Sort of Pendulum Do I Need?
There are a variety of pendulums available for dowsing, but you certainly don’t have to buy a posh, expensive pendulum to get good results. In fact, the type of pendulum you choose depends in part on what feels right for you. Many people choose to use a crystal pendulum. Clear quartz, for example, is a popular choice, as the crystal is associated with clarity and connecting to a higher purpose. Amethyst, which has a strong connection with the spiritual, is often popular too, as is a pendulum with the calming properties of a rose quartz crystal. Ultimately, whatever your favourite crystal, or the one you feel more drawn to, can be used on a pendulum, as long as it is rounded or pointed at one end. In fact, you could even have more than one pendulum if you wish, with different crystals on them, to use on different occasions. When you are starting out for the first time, you can practice the basic concepts by using a do-it-yourself or handmade pendulum if you wish. For example you could use a rounded glass bead, a metal ball or even a key suspended on the end of a simple piece of cord. When you know you want to try more work with a pendulum, you can then upgrade to a better, professionally made pendulum.
Before You Start Using a Pendulum
Before you embark on having a go at using a pendulum, it’s advisable to cleanse it first and charge it with your own energy. The easiest way to cleanse your pendulum for dowsing is to put it on a windowsill in direct sunlight for a day, so it catches the rays of the sun. To charge it with your energy, hold the pendulum in your hands, closing your hands around it. Then spend a short time (5 to 15 minutes will be fine) sitting quietly, with your eyes closed, focusing your energy on your pendulum. If you’d like to, you can say a pray or ask your spirit guides or guardian angels for their support and guidance when using the pendulum. Once your pendulum is cleansed and charged, it’s a good idea to keep it somewhere safe. Many people like to wrap their pendulums in silk or pop them in a small velvet bag for safekeeping.
What Type of Questions Can I Ask the Pendulum?
The pendulum responds better to questions where there are ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers. When you’re starting out and practising, try asking simple questions, like,’ Is today Tuesday?’, ‘Is my best friend’s name Phil?’ or ‘Do I live in the UK?’. This will help you get a better grip of how your pendulum responds and help you gain more confidence in using it. As you get more proficient, you can ask questions about decisions you’re making in your personal life, such as whether to get a certain type of car, whether you can trust someone or whether you’re eating healthy enough food. You can also try fun exercises, such as locating a castle, ruin or water on a map. Hold the pendulum over different parts of a map and see the responses. As you get more experienced, this method can also be used to locate lost people or animals.
What If My Pendulum Doesn’t Work?
There are some instances where your pendulum might not work, or you get the wrong responses to questions. This could be for several reasons: * You may have wrongly interpreted the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ movements of your pendulum.
* If you are tried, agitated, emotional or feeling off colour, it may not work properly.
* If you’re not relaxed enough or feeling negative.
* You may be too close to electrical equipment or equipment with high frequencies, which could affect your pendulum.
* You’ve not phrased your questions properly – they need to be simple and specific.
* You’re not concentrating enough – sometimes you have to wait a while for the answer to come through.
* You may need to try using a different pendulum, as it might not be compatible with your energy.
The main thing to remember is to relax, keep trying and have an open mind. The more you practice, the better your pendulum skills will become and you should be able to get good results.