A paperclip on a string or a needle on a thread isn’t intelligent. However, through the ages each has been useful for divining, predicting, healing and more. Powered by the energy of consciousness, which is a universal energy, pendulums are specific and useful. Dowsing and divining are direct responses to the forces of nature.
Critters seem to possess instincts, a “knowing” or a “feeling” for migratory paths or danger. Underground water generates electrical energy which, one theory explains, a sensitive person or animal can “touch” .
Folk lore speaks of magicians and magic wands. These wands of course are pendulums and rods, the tools of the sensitive person. Water Witches in Europe and England research using rods and pendulums, and follow the ley lines which seem to follow the underground rivers and streams. Evidence shows that ceremonial sites and ancient villages often are situated atop underground water. Part of the reasoning for “hallow ground” is the energy generated from underground water. Each site, it is thought, are linked to others because of these waterways. (EARTH MAGIC by Francis Hitching, Pocketbooks-Simon & Schuster, 1978.)
There are various designs useful for witching and diving purposes. Usually, these are referred to as “contraptions” . For finding water, there are L shaped rods, made of metal or wood. One is held in each hand. The rods are held forward and horizontal to the ground and they swing as the dowser works.
Pendulums hang, free to swing or revolve,
Divining rods are held and centered so it can move freely up or down.
Variations include contraptions made of brass, copper, wood, beads, needles, crystals and paper clips. A dowser may shorten or lengthen the threads of a pendulum in accordance to the project being worked on.
A map dowser holds his pendulum over an open map and uses the other hand to mark and point; asking “is water here?” , “Gold Here?”. Common searches include tunnels, crime sites and treasure. Especially useful for me is finding misplaced items.
I walk from room to room: “is it in this room?”
My husband of twenty-five years passed on a month or so ago. Within a matter of days, I lost my wedding band. “Ol’ Honey Bucket”, gave me that ring on our wedding day; it just fell from my finger.... I’m still looking for it. Its possible the ring being lost is symbolic of our relationship. If that ring is in this house, my pendulum and I will locate it. If its meant to be, that is.
Archeologist, Tom Lethbridge, as reported in EARTH MAGIC, uses a pendulum to date his discoveries. Counting backward in 100 year increments, he is able to establish the age of a 2000 bc archeological site. Interestingly, carbon dating later substantiated the date he determined.
Rosemary Gundry, working for the British Admiralty during WWII, map-dowsed enemy harbors, finding ships worth bombing. After the war, they told her that she was correct 75% of the time. (EARTH MAGIC)
Dowsers seem to intuitively understand the source of the energy they “touch”. It seems they get better results if they are indifferent as to the answer to their inquiry, but they deeply trust the source of their information and their techniques for obtaining those answers. Hoping for specific results will only confuse the energy and dilute the data.
Those of us who desire to use pendulum power, practice the methods and work to gain and control our energy. Linking to the natural energy demands focus and trust. Each of us are capable of using this energy, if we are determined to do so. Its a “work-out” just like playing a musical instrument.
Water departments, telephone companies, farmers, corporations and law enforcement have solicited the aide of dowsers and sensitives. They don’t admit publicly their activities.
Find a quiet spot, away from interruptions, noise and electrical appliances. Place your feet flat on the floor with your legs not touching and one arm in a restful position. The other arm and hand will hold the pendulum. Relax your body and calm your mind.
Keep your mind in neutral gear , being careful not to influence the pendulum’s actions. Hold it for a few moments in your hands, warming it and allowing it to absorb your personal energy.
Hold the string between your thumb and index finger, allowing 3 inches or so of string or thread to hang free. You may decide to use different string lengths for different purposes after you gain experience and focus.
Speak in an authoritative manner, telling the pendulum what each movement it makes will mean. Your pendulum will obey your commands if you tell it clearly and with authority.
A circular motion, either clockwise or counter clockwise, means: no, negative, inharmonious, or incompatible. Rotate the pendulum in a circular motion as you speak.
A back and forth motion means: yes, positive, harmonious or compatible. Swing the pendulum in the back and forth motion as you speak.
When the pendulum does not move at all, the message may be deemed inconclusive or "maybe". Try reconstructing the question.
I find it useful to write my questions on paper and hold the pendulum over the writing. I make notes as to the answers and date my papers, keeping them in a file for future reference. Having the question written seems to help focus your energy.
If the pendulum doesn’t move, focus more closely on the pendulum and repeat the question. If you’re depressed or too close to electrical appliances your pendulum might be “distracted”. Strong concentration is necessary for pendulum movement.
Vague questions or unspecific terms will confuse the energy. "Rich, success, happy" are terms so arbitrary that the answer will also be up for questions. How rich, how successful, or how happy? Instead construct your questions to be specific. Shall I marry Joe? Would Joe or Tom or Phil be my best choice to marry? (while holding the pendulum over each of the written names).
For purposes of romance and love, try this compatibility process: Physical compatibility? Emotional compatibility? Mental compatibility? Spiritual compatibility?(this is related to one’s understanding of one’s own existence. A new soul and a more experienced soul could conflict.) Name candidates and ask (a) if so-and-so is a good choice? or the best choice?
Use your pendulum to eliminate barriers and reduce anxieties or resentments. Discover what is bothering you. Write a list of words such as: “ friends, job, money, marriage, or individual’s names”. Questions are not necessary, just say the word. A negative response signifies the subject is bothering you and meditation would be the next step. A positive response implies you’re balanced on that subject.
Use your pendulum to help you contact others. Hold out the pendulum and concentrate and visualize the other party. “Call me” or “write me”.
Scan your body or another’s body using the pendulum to determine health problems. You can also use a photograph for this purpose. Apply color therapy to treat health problems. You can determine which colors apply by referring to Chakra Therapy data.
Hold the pendulum over the area of the body being treated and visualize the appropriate color flowing throughout the area, healing and cleansing as it flows.
Use these same colors or variations of them for decorating purposes. They will calm, heal and stabilize you and your loved ones.
Blessings,
Dandi