| A pendulum consists of an item, usually six to | | | | said that a pendulum is merely an extension of |
| eight inches in length, which is attached to a pivot | | | | the person who wears it, and that its movement |
| that allows the item to freely swing. Pendulums | | | | results from the energy meridians in your body. |
| can be used for a variety of purposes, including | | | | Historically, these items have been used for |
| measuring, tuning, and even in religious practice. | | | | healing purposes, for spiritual protection against |
| The specific appearance of pendulums can be | | | | evil forces, for guidance, self-cleansing and |
| anything from a shoelace to a piece of jewelry. | | | | "divining", which is a mystical method of locating |
| Obviously, most people prefer to buy | | | | groundwater. |
| exotic-looking pendulums that feature unique and | | | | Some people have also used pendulums to |
| exquisite works of crystal, stone, silver or gold. | | | | answer their own personal questions. The belief is |
| However, just as there is no limitation on what | | | | that when you ask a pendulum questions (and it |
| substance a pendulum can be made of, there is | | | | moves to denote the answer) you are |
| no certain definition of what a pendulum does. | | | | summoning your subconscious mind through your |
| What is a pendulum, in terms of spirituality? It is | | | | body's energy. |