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Pendulum Basics

A pendulum can be made of gold, silver, copper, bronze, wood or glass, but when you are just beginning it is best to use a pendulum made of the material related to your sign of the zodiac. The best shape to buy is the type that tapers to a point. It is advisable not to use a very heavy pendulum for your first experiments! It should weigh less than half an ounce, and the chain or silk thread on which it hangs should be 10 to 12 inches long. In fact, it should be roughly the same length as your forearm (measured from elbow to fist).

Beginners should try the following position. Place the elbow firmly on a table and hold the pendulum an inch or two above the object on which it is to be used. You must avoid any unnecessary tension in the muscles, particularly those of the arm and hand. Then try to concentrate without thinking of anything specific. The best way to do this is to imagine you are waiting for a particular event without having any idea what this event might be. Your body and mind should be relaxed and passive and any superfluous energy should be avoided.

Use the pendulum with the right hand, even if you are left-handed. Rest your left hand lightly on the back of your right hand, spreading the thumb and fingers slightly and making sure that they do not touch each other - the fingers' own polarity can create disturbances.

Now that you are completely prepared to start using the pendulum, place an object made of gold beneath it and wait patiently to see what will happen. The first movements will be a strong experience, for you will be aware and feel clearly that it is not you, or your arm or finger that causes these movements, but that there are forces acting together. Become aware of the fact that you are part of an infinite cosmic force field and you will realize that you can actually feel this force field. As you become more experienced, you will not have to keep so strictly to these rules.

The pendulum can move in three different ways: with a circular movement, elliptical movement or in a straight line. There is a marked difference between these movements.

When you are using the pendulum, keep your eyes on the point. Make sure that your imagination does not lead your eyes to follow an imaginary pattern, since this could influence the results. Any object on which you wish to use the pendulum should also be purified from extraneous radiation that might also play a role. This can be done by placing the object in running water for a while. However, the same effect can be achieved by magnetizing the object with the left hand. To do this, hold the left hand a little bit above the object and take a few deep breaths. Every time you breathe in, imagine that all external influences that could have become attached to the object are sucked up while you breathe in through the magnetic pole of the left hand. When you have done this a few times, shake the left hand as though you are shaking off a few drops of water. If the pendulum now hangs quite still over the object, you will know that all the extraneous influences have been removed.

Obviously, you will understand that in view of these extraneous influences you must take care not to let your pendulum fall into strange hands. For this reason, carry it with you wherever you go, preferably wrapped in a silk cloth.

Before you really start to use the pendulum, you must first charge it. This is done by holding it in the right hand and breathing on it a few times. While doing this, imagine as intensely as possible that you are filling the pendulum with your own life force. Do not forget that your imagination is the most powerful tool at your disposal.

The Practical Pendulum Book

D. Jurriaanse

ISBN 1-57863-248-X

Using a pendulum can be a fun and easy way to learn divination

When a person thinks about divination, or fortune-telling, they usually think of Tarot cards. Though reading the Tarot is one of the more popular forms of divination, it's certainly not the only one.

For anyone thinking of trying divination, the Tarot may seem a little intimidating. There are 78 cards to learn, not to mention the various ways of spreading them out.

How about trying the pendulum? You can't get much simpler than a small weight (called a bob) on the end of a chain or cord. It does take a bit of practice, and some natural intuition helps too. You can use an actual pendulum, or fashion something yourself with a pendant, crystal, seashell or even an acorn on a string. As long as it hangs relatively straight. Some people have preferences as to what material is used, but your pendulum can be brass, wood, glass, or just about anything.

The way to read a pendulum varies from person to person.

You basically hold the chain, and let the pendulum hang down. Wait until it is still, and ask your question. Try to keep your arm still, but if you fight the natural movements too much, you will find the pendulum will not respond at all. How the bob swings, reveals your answer. Now here is the tricky part: learning how to read the swinging bob.

The best way to learn your pendulum's movements, is to practice by asking questions you know the answers to. Or ask questions that you don't know, but can quickly find out. Remember, it's not perfect and won't give an exact answer every time, especially if you are just learning. The variations of swings could be: up and down, side to side, circular clockwise or counter-clockwise. You need to determine which way is yes, and which way is no. You may find that up/down is yes, but side to side is no. Or your pendulum may prefer a circular motion.

Once you are familiar with your pendulum, use it often to develop your intuition when reading with it. It can be a helpful tool to test and improve your psychic abilities.

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