According to the dictionary a pendulum is, ‘a body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing periodically under the action of gravity.’ As far as this series on Pendulum Power is concerned, a pendulum is a divination tool. Specifically, it consists of a weight attached to a thin cord which is used by the owner to help them obtain information from the source of knowledge within.
A pendulum is an excellent tool for communicating with the power within you for two major reasons:
- A pendulum is truly portable and can be carried with you anywhere and everywhere in either pocket or purse.
- Using a pendulum requires no detailed knowledge – just the ability to follow a few ‘operating instructions’ which will be given later in this series.
Some people are under the impression that a pendulum is something of a ‘magical’ tool in and of itself. This is not the case at all. A pendulum is a divination tool and nothing more. Any ‘magic’ that takes place comes from the user, not from the tool itself.
Consider a carpenter’s hammer. It is useless in and of itself. No matter how long it is left on a bench, it will not pick itself up and hammer a nail into a piece of wood. But combine the tool of the hammer with the knowledge of the carpenter and hammering a nail into a piece of wood is simplicity itself.
So it is with the pendulum. On its own it can do nothing, but when it is used correctly by the owner, seemingly magical results can take place.
Another myth is that a pendulum is only useful if it is of a certain size or if the weight is made of a certain material. Again, this is not so. You can make your own pendulum from materials you probably already have in your home in a matter of minutes and get just as good results as you would by using one which has been professionally crafted. Of course, it may not be as visually pleasing as a professionally manufactured model, but as far as results are concerned all pendulums are equal.
Making Your Own Pendulum
Having dispelled the common myths that a pendulum has magical properties of its own and that it should be manufactured in a specific way to be beneficial, it is now time for you to take some action. The first step is for you to make your own pendulum.
To make your own pendulum, you only need two things: a length of thin cord and a weight. The cord could be a piece of string and the weight a simple ring or hex nut, but don’t be confined to these suggestions. One man that I know of was so desperate to make a pendulum that he used a thin shoe lace and a ball of poster putty for the weight – and his pendulum worked wonders!
I recommend that the cord should be approximately eight to twelve inches in length, and all you need to do is secure the weight of your choice to one end. When you have done that your pendulum is ready to use, and I will discuss how to do that in my next post.
