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A pendulum is a triangular-looking gemstone that hangs on the end of a string or chain.
You use it by asking questions and interpreting its movements.
According to astrologer and spiritual guideRachel Lang, a pendulum can guide you toward clarity and answers.
It basically detects energy, helping you fine tune your intuition, she says.
According to Patel, its a very personal practice.
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Trust your intuition, and allow yourself to be shown which pendulum is right for you.
Lang recommends pendulum novices spend time playing around with their potential new tool.
What is the correct way to use a pendulum?
However, Patel does recommend using a pendulum more for guidance than as a rigid decision-making tool.
Note that you could only ask the pendulum yes or no questions for help a helpful answer.
For example, you could start with Should I go to this party?
but you cannot ask What happens if I go to this party?
A pendulum is connecting to you and your energy in that moment of that day, says Patel.
As you work with the tool, youll learn how it moves and how it responds to questions.
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What hand do you hold a pendulum in?
The answer to that is to practice, practice, practice.
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Ask it to Show me yes and Show me no, or ask, What does yes look like?
and What does no look like?'
When you do this, the pendulum will either swing vertically, horizontally, or in circular motions.
You could also ask Show me neutral, if you want that option, too, says Patel.
What do you say when using a pendulum?
The pendulum might not always work.
This can be shown as a separate directional swing, or the pendulum might simply remain still.
Exactly how to use a pendulum if youre a beginner
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Cleanse the pendulum
As with crystals, pendulums need energetic cleansing.
I always start with Is [insert thing here] in my best and highest good?'
says Lang, because this question has positive integrity.
Asking follow-up questions can give you a better storyline for the big question youre answering, says Lang.
or Do I have fear around this?
Remain open and curious
Using a pendulum is all about being at ease.
The more open you are to receive answers, the easier you and the pendulum can communicate.
In fact, Patel suggests incorporating things that worry you into a line of questioning.
The pendulum itself is just a tool thats merely there to help you get closer to your own intuition.
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