Using a pendulum This is a form of dowsing that you can use to get answers you want. You can use it to communicate with your higher self because you are accessing your subconscious mind. This is a part of your mind that you don't access on a regular basis. A pen pendulum is an object attached to the end of the string or chain. The object shouldn't be too heavy, just enough to get a swing. A popular pendulum is a stone attached to a chain, I have one of those mine is an opal.

You don't have to be fancy though my first pendulum was a ring tied to a string. Be sure to keep it close to you and don't let others borrow or use it. This is because the more of your energy that it absorbs, the more in tune with your subconscious mind it will be and therefore you will get the most accurate answers to your questions. The big question people ask is, am I moving it? Yes and no. It's a good idea to get into a meditative state.

So that you aren't thinking about whether you're moving your arm or hand, you should be thinking about your question and knowing the answer will come. If your hand or arm does move, and you weren't consciously thinking about it moving, then that was your subconscious mind making it move to give you the answer. Have you ever been driving somewhere and the next thing you know you've arrived at your destination? It's like you zoned out. Your subconscious mind was driving. Crazy, isn't it?

The best way to start using a pendulum is to stick to closed ended questions that only give you a yes or no answer. First, you need to decide what is yes and no, swing it on purpose vertically and say yes, do that a few times. Then swing it horizontally and say no. And repeat that a few times. Now you've connected with the pendulum and your subconscious mind knows how to answer then it's just a matter of asking questions. Don't forget to be in a calm state and set a good intention to keep out any annoying or negative energies.

Start simple to get validation. Some examples are is my name Tammy? Or is my cat's name Frieda? This will help you gain trust in your subconscious it works. You can get more details by asking open ended questions to the best way to do this is to write down some answers on a piece of paper and let the pendulum swing to the answer. You'll have to set the answers the same way you did with the yes or no So start with yes or no at first though, because that's the best way to start.

It takes practice. We've been taught not to believe in our own power, and it does take time to trust it again.