How To Cleanse a Pendulum?
Why Do I Need to Cleanse a Pendulum?
A pendulum should be cleansed when it is first purchased and before each use. Cleansing it clears any negative or residual energy from the pendulum that may have accumulated from previous use, being in the energy of others, and handling by others. This helps to ensure that the pendulum is attuned to your energy so that it can function optimally and accurately, and that the answers it provides are clear and not influenced by outside factors.
By cleansing a pendulum, its connection with your energy is increased, making it a more effective tool for divination, energy healing, or other purposes. By cleansing the pendulum before each use, you can maintain its accuracy and effectiveness, and ensure that you receive the most accurate answers and insights.
How to Cleanse a Pendulum:
There are few key ways you can cleanse your pendulum. Remember, you will want to cleanse it when it (or its elements if making your own pendulum) is first purchased and again before each use.
- Smudging. You can pass the pendulum through smoke from a sage stick, palo santo, or incense.
- Cleansing Crystals. You can place the pendulum with cleansing crystals, such as selenite, amethyst, or quartz.
- Sea Salt. You can place the pendulum in a bowl of sea salt for a period of time, then clean it with water.
- Full Moon. The full moon is said to is said to have cleansing and purifying properties. Leaving your pendulum exposed to the moonlight is believed to help remove any negative energy and purify the pendulum. This is one of many ways to cleanse a pendulum, and many people find it to be an effective method. Tip: you can also cleanse and charge any of your other crystals and stones under the light of the full moon!
- Visualization. For a quick way to cleanse your pendulum, or if you are on the go and don’t have access to all your normal cleansing materials, you can hold the pendulum in your hands and visualize a bright white light flowing into it, clearing any negative energy. It is all about your intention and the cleansing energy you send to your pendulum that does the trick. This is a very easy step to do to cleanse a pendulum before each use.
How to Know When Your Pendulum is Cleansed?
You will know when your pendulum is cleansed two ways – by feeling and by testing. When you feel that it is functioning optimally and providing clear, accurate answers. Here are a few signs that your pendulum is cleansed:
- Improved accuracy: You may find that your pendulum is swinging more freely and providing answers that are more accurate and consistent.
- Clear energy: You may feel a sense of clarity and positivity when holding your pendulum, as if any negative energy has been removed.
- Improved connection: You may find that your pendulum is more attuned to your energy, and that you have a stronger connection with it.
Ultimately, the best way to determine whether your pendulum is cleansed is to try using it and test it against a yes/no question that you know the answer to. If it gives you the accurate answer clearly, it is likely cleansed and ready to use. If you feel that your pendulum is still not functioning correctly, you may want to cleanse it again using one of the methods above.
What do you do After Your Pendulum is Cleansed?
It is ready to be used! If you are unsure how to use a pendulum, check out our helpful guides on what a pendulum is and what questions to ask a pendulum. After you’ve cleansed your pendulum, used it, and closed your session, it is time to store your pendulum. Store it in a place where it won’t be damaged, tampered with, or lost. You can store it in a small bag or satchel, in a container, or with cleaning crystals like quartz, selenite or amethyst to keep it cleansed and charged.