Hi all

I have two of them, one is Amathist, and the other is clear Quartz.
The Amathist one was calling my name every time I walked past it, it was like take me home. Then I used that one to pick out the Quartz one at a later time.

I've found that they have a personality all on there own. They only like me to use them. I've let others pick them up and try and get a yes or no, and all they do is shake like they are nervous. It's cute.

I use them with my energy work to check the chakras. It's very helpful. It also checks the amount of energy the points have and weather or not I need to bring it up or down.

It helps me find injuries on a body as well. I don't use them every time, but it helps when I do use them.

I was just wondering I'm really into pendulums however, if you can't buy the crystal one's, is there a way you can make your own? Just stuff from around your house?

Thanks

Actually, it is not that difficult to make our own pendulum. We can always find substitutes for the various parts of a commercial pendulum. The parts that need to be substituted are:

1. The bob which is the weight at the end of the pendulum.
2. The chain which connect the user's hand to the pendulum bob.


We can use any reasonably weighted object for the pendulum bob. I personally like to use arrow-shaped pendants for bobs. Pendants can be bought from fashion accessory stores. In fact, the smaller-sized fishing weights can also be used as bobs. Although, I much prefer some pendants over fishing weights as they are more visually attractive than the latter. Fishing weights can be found in large departmental stores as well as shops selling fishing equipments.

For the pendulum chain, they can be acquired from fashion accessory shops that sell chains and necklaces. The length of the chain should not be more than a foot. In my opinion, 1/2 to 3/4 of a foot is quite ideal. Metal chains are preferred.

Once we have the parts, all we need is to assemble them. At the tip of the pendant or fishing weight is usually a loop or ring. We need to hook one end of the chain through the ring (or loop) at the tip of the pendulum bob (which is either a pendant or fishing weight).

Normally, most chains are made up of many little metallic rings. To assemble the pendulum, we may need to pry open one of the metallic rings (at one end of the chain) and insert the loop/ring of the pendulum bob through it. After that, we will need to re-adjust the metallic ring (on the chain) back to its original closed-looped position.

Blessings Bright and Dark,

Lady_Elaine, thank you for the wonderful idea of making my own pendulum. I will try it today.

Now all I need is information on how to use a pendulum.

Thanks again

Solomia, try our BOS....or use the word pendulum in our Search box here in the community.

Best of luck, and thanks for the great question!

CM, that's awesome...maybe that was what the weight was waiting for....it sounds like it would make a divine pendulum! I have a quite a few like that, and they all have been used at one time or another. My fav is a beautiful little hand-painted one I found in a garage sale. Gotta love garage-sales!

Blessings Bright and Dark,

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO USE YOUR PENDULUM
By Karen Ryan, www.crystaltiger.com

Hold the pendulum between your thumb and index finger with your elbow slightly bent at your side. Use the hand that feels most comfortable for you. Relax! It is important to let the natural vibrations of your own body move through your hand to the pendulum. The pendulum works like muscle-testing or kinesiology: your sub-conscious knows what you need to know. The pendulum will show you the answer by picking up and amplifying the subtle vibrations from your sub-conscious, causing the pendulum to swing! You can ask any question to get a YES or NO answer.

HOW TO INTERPRET YES/NO
For many people, when the pendulum swings left and right this can be interpreted as a "NO". If the pendulum swings to and fro, then this can be interpreted as a "YES". If your pendulum swings elliptically, clock-wise, counter-clockwise, or in some other gyration or even stays rigidly still, you must interpret this as best you can. Here's a hint:
Ask your pendulum something that is true:
"IS MY NAME .................. ? (insert your real name)
Note what the response is. This will give you a "YES".

Now ask your pendulum something that you know is not true:
"IS MY NAME BARNEY?"
Note what the response is. This will give you a "NO".

SOME IMPORTANT TIPS
The pendulum can provide a good second opinion. It uses your own energy and as such should not be touched by others who may impart their vibrations into the pendulum and thereby reduce its reliability. Keep the pendulum with you as much as possible during the first 3 weeks to have it absorb your own energies. Ask the pendulum simple questions that will help build your trust in the answers. Asking questions that you all ready know the answers to will end up in your own frustration. The pendulum will learn to resonate with you, within your own energy field. Cleanse your pendulum in salt water (1 tsp. salt in 8 oz. water) overnight after your purchase and then once a month thereafter.

Some people get better results holding the pendulum about 1" above the open palm of their opposite hand. This "opens" your energy circuits and creates a bio-feedback loop and the energy will flow more freely. If your pendulum doesn't move very well for you, try opening and closing your hands a few times to activate the hand energy centres (The Hand Chakras). Also empty your mind of doubts and preconceptions about the outcome of your question. It is important to have a clear mind so the answer doesn't get all muddled up by your own thoughts.
"Clear" the energy from pendulum after each question by simply lowering the tip for a moment to your hand or other surface. This signals that your question has been answered and you are ready for the next question. Use this technique frequently, especially if your answers seem confusing.

SUGGESTED USES FOR YOUR PENDULUM:
Your pendulum will answer any question with either a "yes" or "no", so it is important to structure your question properly. Example: "Will I get a new job?", is a good question. The answer can be either "yes", or "no". An example of a poor question is: "Should I stay at this job or leave ?". This question does not give the choice for the answer to be either yes or no. Ask either: "Should I stay at this job?", or "Should I leave this job?" to get a clear answer.

You can hold your pendulum over any object to determine a range of answers. For example, hold the pendulum over food to determine if it is suitable for you (or others) to eat. Pick out the best tasting apple at the grocers next time by holding your pendulum over each apple until you get a "yes". Don't mind other people staring at you, they'll just have to get used to so many people using pendulums in public!

When you have a number of choices to select from, use a list or a chart. Draw a circle or a semi-circle with a radius of about 4" - 6". Mark the choices off as degrees on the circle. Hold the pendulum in the center and the swing of the pendulum will line-up with the appropriate marked off selection. This technique can be used to select vitamin supplements, herbal teas, colours in the aura, healing stones to wear...

If you need to determine a date to do something, use your pendulum over a calendar. Hold the pendulum over each date of the month, waiting until the pendulum registers an answer. As you become proficient with the pendulum, your answers will become almost instant.*

Kewl place for unique pendulum charts....actually just a kewl place...period.

http://www.carnivalia.com/pendulumboards.htm

wow thank you all soooooo much, everyone's so nice and helpful. I can't wait to try all this information. I checked out the last site and it's a really good site, I must agree with you.

This book was pretty good...

Pendulum Magic for Beginners by Richard Webster

ISBN: 0738701920

Solomia

How did making and using your Pendulum go?

Hey Eve_Morrigan,

I made my own pendulum and at first when I started using it I asked yes or no questions but easy ones and it worked beautifuly. It's so accurate I was so surprised. I always keep it with me.

Thank you for all the tips and help and I interested in reading the book you recommended.

That's great Solomia.

I take mine everywhere I go. I love to use it to pick out fruit and vegies at the store as well. I get some people try'n not to look while I do this lol.

I want to take it out in the store but I'll probably get looks from other ppl lol. But it doesn't matter I guess. lol

Thanks once again for all your wonderful help

Your welcome

I don't care if they look. I'll be eat'n the best stuff. hehehe

that is very true