Spirit Pendulum: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Co-authored by Jennifer McVey, Cht

Last Updated: March 13, 2024

Are you curious about communicating with the spirit world? All you need is a pendulum to get started. We'll walk you through everything you need to know, so you can start conversing with your spirit guide.

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Find a quiet, private place.

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Choose an object that has meaning to you.

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Make sure it can be attached to a string. This allows for easy, smooth, swinging movement.
- To communicate with your spirit guide, the first thing that you should do is get in the habit of listening to yourself, and that requires concentration.^{[1]
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- You can also purchase a pendulum if you prefer, but be cautious about choosing one made up of stones. It is better to choose one that is made of brass or other metals. Stones have their own energy which might interfere with clear movement. Sit at a table or have a flat surface on your lap.

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Close your eyes and visualize.

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Someone you love would be ideal, for instance.

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Hold your pendulum out and talk to your spirit messenger.

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Ask your spirit messenger to indicate a "yes" for you. Notice the movement of the pendulum.
- Gently tap the pendulum on the surface in front of you and say "thank you". Do the same process again for "Yes" and "I don't know, or wouldn't want to say at this time".

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Begin asking questions of your spirit guide.

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Keep in mind that all information must come through your higher self. Even when trying to talk to your spirit guides, the answers will still come through you. The best way to get in the habit of getting information from your spirit guide is to practice asking them to yourself.^{[2]
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Is it dangerous to use a pendulum? Do I have to cleanse your pendulum after using it?

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No, it's not dangerous to use a pendulum. Yes, you need to cleanse the pendulum after using it.

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How do I see the movements of the pendulum with your eyes closed?

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You think about the question with your eyes closed, then you open your eyes to see the pendulum's answer.

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It depends on the stone, there are many methods for charging and cleansing, including sage, incense, moon or sunlight, rinsing under water, etc. Please do some research on the particular materials you're working with before you do anything.

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Have your questions ready beforehand. When the pendulum begins moving you might be so surprised you forget all you wanted to ask!

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Don't make this a parlour game! This is a serious, spiritual undertaking, and it is not to be used to entertain friends or impress. Any ego attachment here could lead to misinformation and costs to your spiritual development.

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Ask questions with heart and meaning for you, not for someone else. Don't do this for anyone but yourself. If you do it for anyone else, others may take your spiritual messages to heart and make decisions that could affect their whole lives.

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