Use Your Pendulum to ask Qs
- Jan 22, 2018
- 2 min read

To begin you will want your pendulum to be in the resting position. This means that it is simply hanging straight down and stationary (as you hold it by the end of its chain).
Take a deep breath, relax your mind, clear your thoughts, and just allow the pendulum to stop (be still). You will want to do this before you ask each question in order to get a clear response.
You are now going to determine your specific directions for YES/NO answers. These directions are unique to each person. As you allow the pendulum to hang freely, say, “Give me the direction for a ‘Yes’ answer.” Your pendulum will start to swing. (It may take a moment to start moving). It may swing back and forth, side to side, or rotate in a circle (either clockwise or counterclockwise). This direction, once established, is now your “Yes” answer. This will be your “Yes” direction for any pendulum you use. Now use the same method to find your “No” direction. Ask it to give you the “No” direction and note the motion which will be a different direction. Once you have determined the motion direction for your “Yes” and “No” answers, you may begin.
For each answer, the pendulum will either move in a circle (clockwise or counterclockwise) or a straight line (vertical or horizontal). Each individual will establish their own unique direction. This direction will now be your signal for YES or NO with any pendulum you use.
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