Beginner’s Guide: 5 Steps to Better Pendulum Communication
You have a pendulum, but you don’t know how to use it. Here’s how.
Step 1: Setting an Intention
Set an intention. You must know what you are trying to accomplish with the communication session. Also, know who or what you are attempting contact with. If not, you could be talking to anyone. Or anything.
Based on the spirit or entity you are contacting, you should have a specific intention. If you are communicating with a passed human spirit, you may ask: “When did you leave the physical realm?” Or, “How old are you?”
You would not ask that to an Angelic entity. They are not passed and they are ageless. Do not disrespect your conversation partner. They’ll be hesitant to speak again if you do.
Step 2: Know What You Are Asking
Do not begin a communication session without knowing how you want the conversation to progress. You will be wasting your time and, more importantly, your conversation partner’s time. Have you ever been on the phone with someone who does not know how to start or end a conversation? Don’t be that way. It is disrespectful.
Write down your questions if needed. I generally keep my questions to 10-20 questions depending on my familiarity with the spirit. If I know them well, I ask more questions. If I am contacting a spirit for the first time, I’ll stick to 10 or less. Most of the time it is less.
Do not overwhelm spirits with questioning. How would you like to be interrogated? Yeah, they do not like it, either. Be mindful of how you ask your questions, as well. Do not play “good-cop, bad-cop.” Be yourself. Be friendly.
Step 3: Positioning
Get into prime pendulum position. You may stand while using the pendulum, but it is easier to sit in a chair at a table. Sit up straight and rest your dominant arm’s elbow on the table. If you are right handed, use your right and vice-versa. Sit up straight and calm your mind.
You may want to do some candlework beforehand to enhance the communication ritual.
You may meditate beforehand if you prefer. I recommend this, if only to calm yourself. Beginning communication with spirits is exciting! If you feel a little jittery, make sure to calm yourself. Do not let your energy influence the communication.
Hold the end of the pendulum’s string or chain. Let it hang loose. You may notice that it is already moving. Don’t worry! That means the contact is being initiated.
Step 4: Setting Up the Rules
Ask the entity for a “Yes.” Whichever direction the pendulum begins spinning in after you ask means that this direction means “Yes.”
Keep in mind that when the pendulum spins in the opposite direction of your “Yes” spin, that means the entity is saying “No.”
Most inexperienced pendulum communicators begin with the idea that clockwise means “Yes” and counter-clockwise means “No.” This is not always the case. There is a 50/50 chance that you will be wrong. Be mindful and respectful. Ask before you begin.
Step 5: Ask Away
Once the previous 4 steps have been completed, you may begin to ask the spirit/entity “Yes” and “No” questions.
If you notice your partner growing tired, stop the session. Signs of this are weaker pendulum movements as the session goes on or answers that you know to be wrong. Do not be forceful. If they are not in the mood to speak, do not make them. As you get to know your companions, you will get better at reading their energy.
After you ask your last question, be sure to thank them. Be grateful. Not everyone gets an opportunity to speak with a spirit and/or entity. This is a special thing and it should be treated as such. Do not be flippant with your exit statement.
Your exit statement can be a simple “Thank you” or it could be something complicated, like “I appreciate the conversation. I am grateful to you and the process… etc.” Your exit statement will likely depend on the type of spirit or entity you are communicating with.
Additional Notes
You may rub some essential oil that corresponds to your spirit on your pendulum. Mint and vanilla are good general oils to consider.
You may use a pendulum mat to go a little deeper with your pendulum communication.
Some pendulums have a vial you can place herbs and oil in. Those can help with communication rates.
I have some pendulums for sale in my Bonanza store if you need one. However, you can create one from household materials at little to no cost.
Love + Blessings
Laci
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