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DIY Pendulums: Why Make Your Own & Some Weirdly Wonderful Ideas
So, I’ve been reading A Little Bit of Pendulums (you know, from the A Little Bit of… series), and I have to say—I’m kind of obsessed. It’s short, sweet, and packed with everything you actually want to know. It covers pendulum boards, crystal meanings, spell work, and even has some gorgeous pictures to guide you through the basics. One thing that really stuck with me? The part about making your…
INFORMATION FOR BEGINNERS SERIES, DIVINATION, PENDULUM DIVINATION, HOW TO MAKE A PENDULUM
Source, About.com About Religion & Spirituality Paganism/Wicca . . . Basic Divination Pendulum Divination By Patti Wigington Paganism/Wicca Expert A pendulum is one of the simplest and easiest forms of divination. It's a simple matter of Yes/No questions being asked and answered. Although you can purchase pendulums commercially, ranging from about $15 - $60, it's not hard to make one of your own. Typically, most people use a crystal or stone, but you can use any object that's got a bit of weight to it. Make Your Own Pendulum If you decide to make your own pendulum, you'll need a few basic supplies: A crystal or other stone Jeweler's wire or string A lightweight chain Take the crystal and wrap it in a length of jeweler's wire. When you're done wrapping it, leave a loop at the top. Attach one end of the chain to the loop. You'll want to make sure the chain isn't too long, because you'll probably be using it over a table or other surface. Generally, a chain between 10 - 14" is perfect. Also, be sure you tuck in any poky pieces of wire so you don't jab yourself later. Charge and Calibrate Your Pendulum It's a good idea to charge your pendulum, by placing it overnight in water or salt. Remember that some crystals will degrade in salt, so be sure to check before you do this. Another option is to leave the pendulum outside overnight in the moonlight. To calibrate your pendulum simply means you're checking it to see how it's working. To do this, hold it by the free end of the chain so that the weighted end is loose. Make sure you keep it perfectly still. Ask a simple Yes/No question to which you already know the answer is Yes, such as "Am I female?" or "Do I live in California?" Reduce risk and find water first Don't drill a dry hole Keep your eye on the pendulum, and when it starts moving, note whether it goes side to side, forwards to backwards, or some other direction. This indicates your "Yes" direction. Now, repeat the process, asking a question to which you know the answer is No. This will give you your "No" direction. It's a good idea to do this a few times with different questions, so you can get a feel for how your pendulum responds to you. Some will swing horizontally or vertically, others swing in small or large circles, others don't do a whole lot unless the answer is really important. Once you've calibrated your pendulum and gotten to know it a bit, you can use it for some basic divination. Using Your Pendulum for Divination There are several different ways you can use a pendulum for divination - you'd be surprised what you can learn with "yes" and "no" answers. The trick is to learn to ask the right questions. Here are some ways you can take advantage of your pendulum to find out what you'd like to learn: Use with a divination board: some people like to use their pendulum in tandem with a board - the pendulum guides them to the letters on the board that spell out a message. Find lost items: much like a dowsing rod, a pendulum can be used to point in the direction of missing things. If you have a specific but complex question, try laying out a group of Tarot cards with the possible answer. Use the pendulum to lead you to the card that has the right answer. Locating magical sites: if you're outdoors, carry your pendulum with you. Some people believe that ley lines can be located via pendulum use - if you happen to stumble across a location that makes your pendulum go crazy, consider holding ritual there. POSTED BY, PHYNXRIZNG
