| A simple means of answering yes or no questions is | | | | store it in a way that is safe from natural and |
| divination using a pendulum. Divination using a pendulum | | | | magnetic forces. |
| is a relatively simple method, using an object swinging | | | | There are four possible result using the Yes / No |
| from a thread. It has been used for thousands of | | | | version of divination using a pendulum. The first two |
| years, and is praised for easy of use and accuracy, | | | | uses should be to tune into its power. Hold the thread |
| when used in properly attuned hands. There are no | | | | or chain by each end, with the weight suspended. You |
| requirements on the size or weight of the pendulum, | | | | will notice that the weight swings either front to back, |
| but care must be taken to use a pure, untainted object. | | | | side to side, in a clockwise circle, or counter clockwise. |
| Divination using a pendulum traditionally requires a | | | | Think of a question that is definitely a yes answer, and |
| certain amount of preparation before readings can be | | | | remember the direction the pendulum moves. This will |
| made, but once this has been completed the tool may | | | | be the indicator of a yes answer. Repeat the process |
| be used frequently. For more complex divination using | | | | to determine how to recognize a no answer. |
| a pendulum, a scrying technique is available. | | | | You may test this by actual use in readings. When a |
| A pendulum is usually one of two basic types, a ring | | | | question is posed, and the answer is one of the two |
| on a thread, or a crystal suspended from a chain. | | | | unassigned motions, the solution is unclear. This could |
| Divination using a pendulum makes it imperative that | | | | possibly mean the question has been incorrectly |
| the materials are untainted. For using a crystal, the best | | | | phrased, or the purity of the device has been tainted in |
| idea is to choose one that does not have inherent | | | | some way. When readings are consistently accurate, |
| powers, and hasn't been used for other mystical or | | | | the talisman is successfully synchronized for your use. |
| divination purposes. Ceremonial cleansing of the item | | | | It is not a good idea to allow others to handle a |
| includes reciting a cleansing spell and following a | | | | mystical item which has been personally prepared. |
| procedure which involves leaving it exposed to the full | | | | Divination using a pendulum is dependent on the item |
| moon overnight. Once this process has been | | | | being connected to its creator. |
| completed, always protect it from direct sunlight, and | | | | |