Pendulums are a form a dowsing and have become increasingly popular over the past 10 years. All things give off energetic radiation. Our own senses can feel and measure these energies. The pendulum becomes our communication device between consious and subconsious. A pendulum receives information from the vibrations and energy waves emitted by people, places, thoughts and things, and has been used for centuries. For instance, dowsing has been used by certain U.S Marines in Vietnam to locate underground mines and tunnels. French physicians used them in helping make diagnosises, a science known as radiethesia. The practice of dowsing, either by pendulum or rod, is even noted before the time of Queen Cleopatra, who's own advisors used them extensively.

A friend of mine actually used her penulum to track down the mailman one afternoon! She'd missed him when he came by her residence. She grabbed the mail she needed to get out and her pendulum, then jumped in her car. She found him within ten minutes.

After aquiring a pendulum, whether by purchasing or crafting one yourself, you must charge it. It is important to not to let another person handle your pendulum,as this will interrupt your own energy. Hold the string or chain between your thumb and forefinger, about 3" from the weight, or mass, being used. In a anormal tone of voice, tell your pendulum which direction will indicate a "yes" response, whether clockwise, counter-clockwise, or a vertical or horizontal amplitude. Next, tell the pendulum to move in an opposite manner, saying this will be the "no" answer. The purpose of programming is to achieve maximum accuracy. You are offering mutually acceptable, pre-establised agrreements and understandings about words and what is meant by different pendulum movements. Practice this lesson daily until you are confident in different movements and their meaning. Now you are ready to start utilizing your pendulum.

When seeking information from dowsing, talk to the pendulum as if it were a person. This will direct the energies to the pendulum, and not you. This frees your mind to concentrate on the action of the pendulum and not on the energies. You must always dowse in the best interest regarding other people. It is not for selfish gain, it is but a gift to cherish and give.

There are appropriate and non-appropriate types of questions to ask when dowsing. Appropriate questions are about things that are within your control, or about things your subconcious already has access to. The following are very good questions you may use:

You may have to start with broad questions, then narrow them down. The following are causes for incorrect response from the pendulum:

Poor communication, or inaccurate phrasing are causes for an incorrect response from your pendulum. For instance, don't ask, "Is this water good for me?" Be more accurate: Good in what way? The water may satisfy a thirst, yet be contaminated with lead or pesticides. By rephrasing this to "Will this water serve my highest and greatest good?" you are narrowing down the question for a more specific answer. Do not be too general. Do not ask "Is my spouse healthy?" Pinpoint the question by asking "Are my husband's eating habits causing his health problems?"

In initiating dowsing, you must enter with a peaceful state of mind, not concentrating on the pendulum so much as focusing on the answers you have within yourself. Please note also to stay away from high frequency electrical equipment while dowsing.

With practice and an open mind, you will learn to rely on dowsing to aid you in many aspects of your life.