First, you need to realize that when you work with a pendulum, you are really talking to the spiritual universe. As you focus on using the pendulum, you will want to: 

Then detach yourself from the answer you are looking to find. This means:  just believe that you will be given the answer to your question, but don’t think about any specific answer. Just be open to what ever the pendulum tells you with the yes or no answer (the direction of the swing of the pendulum.)

Also pay attention to any other additional feelings, thoughts, words, colors or images you get while you are receiving your response.

That’s all there is to it!

As you quickly progress you will have your own special code that you and your Spirit will share together. Your code or connection with Spirit will not be exactly like your friend’s connection. Your pendulum may swing in small movements and you may also hear words in your head to your answer. Your friend may get a huge swing and see colors. Someone else might see pictures in their mind when they use their pendulum. Some of you may not at first get anything but a yes or no answer from the pendulum.  What ever you do receive as an answer is right for you, and you are receiving exactly in the manner best for you at this time.

By working with your pendulum and with Spirit, you will strengthen your connection with Spirit, with receiving and interpreting the information you receive, and also have a lot of fun! 

Getting Started

To begin using your pendulum, hold the string or chain between your first and second fingers, and allow the pendulum to hang down straight.

Place your hand that isn’t holding the pendulum underneath the hanging pendulum with the palm of the hand facing upwards under the pendulum.

The reason I put my other hand under the hanging pendulum is that it seems like I have a better energy flow with this method. It also “feels right” for me to do this. I can read information from Spirit and get results without my left hand under the pendulum, but the energy field feels stronger and more connective if I place my hand underneath. But do what ever feels correct to you.

Remember: 

The key to getting accurate information from using a pendulum is to remain centered and clear. Being centered means that you are open to receiving information from Spirit and you are keeping your thoughts and feelings distanced from the actual information you receive. You become simply a reporter (even if what you receive is very exciting or interesting.) This is called being non-attached.

Once you feel you are centered (open to Spirit but not involved with the information you get back), say a prayer like “I surround myself with the Spirit (or God) and Oneness of Light, to receive my highest good.” Or use any prayer or meditation that brings you peace and a connection with your spiritual center. Also, you can just surround yourself with the white light of Spirit.

Next, start by asking Spirit the direction of “Yes” for your work with the pendulum.

“Spirit, show me the direction for yes.”

For most people this will be a vertical swing, away from then towards your heart. When you are certain you know your “Yes” from the pendulum, break the connection by saying “Clear.” You will be amazed that the pendulum stops swinging back and forth, and starts to swing in a circular pattern. (Most people get a circular swing that is clockwise.)

Clearing between questions is a good thing to do, especially when you are just learning so that you know for sure which questions you are getting a yes or no to. As you advance, you will be able to feel the energy change in response to a question, before the pendulum starts to change its swing. It feels to me like a pull in the energy field in front of my heart.  Sometimes there is a slight change of temperature too. If this happens, you will know that you are advancing to a state of connection with the universe.  Try to pay attention to any additional clues that may be coming into you as the pendulum is giving you a yes or no answer.

At this stage it won’t be as important to clear between every question. But even I “clear” if I find that I start to get confusing answers or feel the energy is getting muddied. Sometimes this happens when a different Spiritual Guide comes in with an answer to a question, in a series of questions. I often also see the need for “beginners” to clear regularly because in their excitement, they simply tend to ask questions too quickly for Guides to respond. Beginners questions also tend to get complicated. Keep it simple; keep to yes or no answers. Ask a question and wait for the answer. Clear and give the next question.

Yes, Spiritual Guides all have their own specialties.
Most questions can be answered by your own Guide or Guardian Angel, but I find that if I am asking a technical question, like a question on my health, about vitamin supplements, about my computer, or a car, a different Guide comes through.

To me different Guides seem to have different strengths in energy, or varying vibrations. I find that when my Guide doesn’t know the answer to a question in a certain area, the connection feels weaker to me. At such times, I just ask “Can you bring in a Guide that can answer my question on a health issue, computer question, car, etc.?” (I actually have a separate Guide whom I refer to as “my driving Guide.”) When I change Guides temporarily, usually the pendulum will then go into a spin for a few seconds or even a minute. Finally I will feel an energy surge and my pendulum will start responding again.

Next, ask Spirit to show you your “no.”  The pendulum should begin to swing horizontally to you now (or sideways across your chest.) When you are satisfied with your swings for “yes”, “no” and “clear”, you are now ready to begin using your pendulum.

The spinning circular response that happens when you clear the pendulum also can mean that you will not get an answer from Spirit regarding that question.  Issues that are tied to your free will, love interests and issues of transitioning to the next dimension are personal and often not revealed.  As stated before, the circular response can also mean that Spirit is going out to another source, perhaps to another Guide to get this information.

If you try this with your friends taking turns with a pendulum, you will find that everyone has a different range of “swing” with their answers. Some people’s swing is very very tiny, some mid-range and some people receive very strong wide swings. Every range of swing is absolutely perfect for them. Someone with a tiny swing is receiving just as valid information as the next person. Sometimes if you try a different type of pendulum, a crystal one instead of a cork pendulum for example, you will get a clearer “read” and a larger swing. I haven’t met the person yet where nothing happens when they use a pendulum, but I’m sure someone out there will tell me that it just doesn’t work for them. You don’t even have to believe in pendulum work to have it work!

Remember, that not everyone has the directions as described above for their pendulum swing. Mine are reverse of what I described and yours may be that way too. That is why it is important to test your direction for yes, no and what your clear looks like.

Some people like to make a list of questions before
they start working with their pendulum.

If you do this you can then record your answers to test and compare against factual information if you like. (Or if you ask a lot of questions you may not remember everything without writing down the answers.) I usually pendulum with my right hand, but when I have a list of questions (like when I ask a list of detailed past life questions) I find I can pendulum with my left hand and write as usual with my right hand.

I think being centered, and remaining centered while using a pendulum, is the key to getting accurate and useful information. I ask my question and “go into the void” or a light trance as I ask and get my answers.  When I do this I remain totally conscious becoming completely detached from an expected response.  Sometimes I am light headed, (ok, spacey).  I am completely aware of what is happening, who I am and I am in control of myself (but I am not controlling the pendulum.)

Often I will also get additional information (a thought, a word, an image or a color may come to me), which adds to my yes or no answer. When this happens you are truly listening and receiving information from Spirit. Just believe!

Pendulum work can help you open your psychic skills and become more sensitive to spiritual information.
Penduluming of course is not 100% accurate, but with practice you may learn to rely on it more than other information that we live our lives by – like the local weather report!

It is important to remember that when you are working with your pendulum, you are really communicating between yourself and with Spirit. So, keep to the golden rule, and don’t ask or inquire about things that you wouldn’t wish to be asked about yourself (if it’s not your business don’t pry!) Never discuss the timing of transition of another soul. The length of time each of us is here on earth is between us and the Creator and should not be a subject of conversation. If you do become aware through psychic means that someone will transition soon, you should not discuss this with the person.

I encourage you to keep your communications light and in a positive manner, and yes it’s completely acceptable to have fun and to play a bit with your pendulum. The more you use it, the more you will open to this and other psychic abilities.