Basics of Dowsing with a Pendulum
According to Ramon Grace, Author/Teacher/Expert
(Ramongracefoundation.org)
These are the three principles of Dowsing.
1. All things are composed of energy and energy can be changed
2. Energy is impressed upon matter
3. Energy follows thought. Positive intentions are key.
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Dowsing
Dowsing is said to have been used 6,000 – 8,000 years ago and is an ancient art of accessing information not necessarily apparent with our five senses. Dowsing can be practiced with or without tools and is based on connecting with the universal energy, the source of everything. The typical image that people may have of dowsing is searching for water.
Tools
There are many tools that can be used for dowsing such as Pendulums, L rods, Y rods and Bobbers. There are other ways of getting information without using a tool; such as using our body which can be very convenient, i.e. swaying in one direction or another while standing for getting Yes/No answers, or practicing kinesiology (muscle testing) to determine if something empowers us or weakens us.
A pendulum can be created with anything that has weight to it hanging on a string or chain. Common types of pendulums are crystals, metal, wood, and stones; typically there is a point at the bottom, but not always. If there is no pendulum around, I will take off a necklace with a pendant on it or use a paper clip on a string.
Getting Information
Beginners are first asked to determine their sign for a solid and consistent YES and NO, as it is the foundation of gaining information. Your YES motion could be front to back, horizontal, clockwise, or counter clockwise. Not everyone's YES/NO is the same. Your NO will be a totally different movement from your YES. For example, my YES is clockwise and my NO is front to back.
If I ask, Is my name Cheryl? My pendulum would go in a clockwise motion. If I ask is my name Veronica, my pendulum would swing front to back. Practice this over and over so that you see consistency. With continued practice, the answer will come more quickly.
There are many principles that pertain to using a pendulum that are all easy to apply. For instance, clearing your pendulum is important because its energy can be affected given your environment or emotions. So much has to do with the integrity of your intentions also. A simple clearing can even be done with intentions stating everything is to be done for the highest good.
With Years of Experience
I have been using a pendulum probably for the last 15 years on a daily basis. It has become my trusted friend and helps me to make decisions, clear personal energy and replace that space with love and light, clear energy remotely in homes and lets me know when an angel /spirit is present. As for my experience, I have six different movements that give me a different sign to help me with my automatic angel writing and to help me guide those who are seeking spiritual wisdom for themselves. Types of dowsing questions can be related to health, decisions, career choices, food choices, and finding lost objects and are all possible with practice and honorable intentions. Dowsing connects with your intuition and your vibration also. Pendulums shouldn’t be shared without clearing first.
There is so much to share. If using a pendulum interests you, get one or make one and practice your Yes and No. It is also helpful to ask it if it is the pendulum for you while you are at the store.. Plus in 2025, I will be offering pendulum classes. The art of using a pendulum comes down to being creative with your questions. Also please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions about pendulums. Using them is a fun practice that provides guidance!!
“There are no limits to dowsing except those you impose upon yourself.”
The American Society of Dowsers