Pendulum Dowsing Basics

Dowsing is a technique that has been used since• NO
ancient times for locating hidden water wells,• Research
metals, and gemstones. A Y-shaped wooden twig• Clearing
or metal divining rods are used to guide dowsers• Ready Answer
to the location where water or earth objects canYES and NO are the most basic answers.
be found.Research means that you need to refine your
Nowadays, pendulum dowsing has become popularquestion to achieve an accurate answer.
as a way to get accurate answers to questions.Sometimes, your questions are too vague to
A pendulum is a crystal or metal weight on aanswer, so you have to refine your questions
chain. A dowser will ask a question and interpretthrough more research.
the movement of the pendulum to obtain anClearing means that "something needs to clear"
accurate answer.before you can get an accurate answer. Your
A pendulum is simply a tool for accessing yourclearing response is like using a broom to sweep
Higher Self. You already have the answers withinout any misaligned energies before you begin.
you. The pendulum is used to access your HigherReady Answer means that your pendulum is
Self to discern answers.ready for your question. It's in the ready position.
Your Higher Self is your closest connection to TheHere's how to program your pendulum.
Great Spirit. You can refer to The Great Spirit asHold the chain of the pendulum with your fingers
God, the Universe, or a Power Greater thanand let it hang. Swing it to create movement.
Ourselves. It is absolute truth.Then, in your mind or out loud, repeat the
There are several important pendulum dowsingfollowing: "Higher Self please show me my YES
techniques that you can practice to achieveresponse." Your pendulum will start to swing in a
accurate answers to all your questions. As thespecific direction. This direction is your YES
saying goes, "practice makes perfect." As youresponse. Some people find that their pendulum
practice using your pendulum, you will becomeswings up and down for YES; others find that
more comfortable with learning how to accesstheir pendulum swings back and forth; and yet
your Higher Self.others find that their YES response is a circular
1. Open Sacred Spaceclockwise or counter clockwise motion. The
Before you begin to use your pendulum, it'smovement of your YES response is unique to
important that you are always a clear and perfectyou, so don't get distracted by thinking that your
channel of The Great Spirit. When you openpendulum has to swing in a certain direction to
sacred space, you are creating a sacred spacework effectively.
for yourself where only light and love can enter.Continue to perform this process for each of the
There are times when you may be unconsciouslyfive answers.
channeling energy that is not for your highest3. Ask a Question.
good. When you are a source of Light, darknessOnce your pendulum is programmed and you feel
will be attracted to you, because we live in thelike "you've got it," then think of a question. Just
world of duality. It's important to stay connectedbefore you ask for a response, use your
to the Great Spirit and expel all energies that arependulum to ask for permission. Remember, it is
not serving your highest good before you startalways important to ask for permission to dowse:
dowsing.May I? May I dowse for this particular question?
Just before you start dowsing, you can say theCan I? Can I dowse for this particular question?
following prayers to yourself or out loud:Should I? Should I dowse for this particular
I invoke the Great Spirit within me.question?
I am a clear and perfect channel.If you get a NO response for any of these three
The Great Spirit is my Guide.questions, it's best to stop, or rephrase your
The Great Spirit and I are One.question so that you get three YES responses.
Clear me, Shield me. Protect me.For example, you never want to dowse for
Then, invite your guides to come through to helpsomeone else without permission, make medical
you.diagnoses, foretell the future, or perhaps interfere
I invite the Great Spirit, my Higher Self, Mywith someone's free will.
Guides, and Angels to be present and toAfter you are "in the clear," then practice dowsing
communicate with me through my pendulum.with very basic questions until you get a "feel" for
2. Program Your Pendulumusing your pendulum. You can start with questions
Once you have opened sacred space, it is best toas simple as, "Is my name Tina Sacchi?" The
program your pendulum with answers. There areobvious answer is YES. If your pendulum swings
five basic answers that you can "program" intoin any other direction than YES, keep trying until it
your pendulum.the YES response comes through for you.
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