Documented uses include dowsing and construction. Pendulums were used to detect water and minerals. Pendulums were used as plumbobs to ensure straight and true vertical surfaces. They were also used in modern architecture to detect or show evidence of the sway of high-rise buildings.
Pendulums are an item hung from a string that is heavier than the string it hangs from so as to pull the string taught as it hangs. We now see pendulums of carved semi-precious stones dangling from a petite chain, sometimes decorated with charms or other, smaller semi-precious stones. It is easy to conceive that early pendulums were wood or rock dangling from catgut or some type of thread. The pendulum would react to water or minerals by swaying slightly back and forth or swing in a circular motion while hanging from the dowser's fingers. In the case of construction, it would be hung on the wall or from a window. Hanging on the wall, the pendulum would show how true the wall was to vertical; in a window, the pendulum would sway as the wind and natural forces swayed the building.
It is feasible that dowsing/ divination and construction uses of the pendulum developed simultaneously. Tools often had multiple functions and there was no separation of spiritual from the practical in daily life.
For simple divination, allow the pendulum to hang from its cord from your non-dominant hand. I allow mine to dangle between my non-dominant fingers. Allow the pendulum to hang and come to rest. Ask your pendulum for a yes- “give me a yes, please”. Now ask your pendulum to stop- “stop please.” Ask your pendulum for a no- “give me a no please”. Finally, ask it to stop again. Now you are ready to ask your pendulum yes or no questions and receive its answers.
Though these explanations are simplified for the purpose of a brief introductory synopsis, there is plenty of information available for further exploration both online and in written text.
Enjoy your pendulum!
]]>We rented for years. That means we were subject to the landlord’s rules. Simple, right? Well, we couldn’t install carpet where we needed it or replace the old, nasty carpet that needed replacing, we couldn’t buy outdoor play equipment such as swings or a jungle gym due to liability for the landlord, we couldn’t put the children’s art and school projects on the wall, nor family photos, we couldn’t do much to make the space somewhat ours. It was nice to have the landlord be responsible for anything that might break such as the heater, the stove, plumbing, leaky roof, for example. The place just felt foreign though, not like our home.
I came to the point I wanted a place that was ours, a place that belonged to us. I wanted my children to be able to make their rooms theirs, put their pictures on the wall, and paint their rooms if they wanted to. I wanted a place where the children could play outside safely, make a temporary mess in the yard, have pets if they wanted, and play equipment.
I also wanted acreage, room to develop my business, a place to live off grid and in harmony with the earth and with the teachings of my Elders. I wanted space for a garden, a greenhouse, and anything else I and my children desired. I had always wanted 100 acres. I started praying and meditating on such land. I told Creator about my ideal space, the characteristics I desired, and focused on this for a minimum of ten minutes in the mornings and ten minutes in the evenings every day before I went to bed. I told Creator I trusted that the ideal space would be provided, and I would accept what Creator presented to us.
A few months later, I was reading the local paper as usual. In the back of the paper was a three-sentence ad for a property listed as “off grid” and a phone number. I called. I asked many questions. Throughout the whole conversation, the seller didn’t think I would want it despite the fact I said I would buy it at least three times. The seller insisted I see the property first. The property was described to me in great detail. The price was more than ideal. We made an appointment to meet on the property.
The day came. We saw the property. There was a well, a septic, a house that had been open to the elements and wildlife for who knew how long. The children loved the yard. There were places where odds and ends were discarded in the yard. We knew we had work to do to make the house a livable home. We knew cleaning the discards out of the yard would also take a long time. The yard was 75 acres, no power lines (which meant no more migraines), open space, almost no neighbors, and peace. I said we would take it.
We moved forward with negotiations on the purchase. The price was so low I agreed to it from the beginning. The paperwork was drawn up, contracts signed, money exchanged, and we began the process of cleaning and disinfecting the house. We were able to move in within a week. Within a month, my Elders were able to come bless the property and receive their gifts we had prepared.
The whole process took a little over a year from first making the decision to manifesting the property by focusing solely on the property for 20 minutes a day consistently. None of this would have been possible without Creator, the Universe, Divine Intelligence answering my prayer. I thoroughly believe my prayer was answered through the metaphysics of manifestation. Everything fell into place over time.
Much love,
Crowfox
]]>As the sun rises and the world wakes to greet it, I ponder our connection with the universe and to all life around us. My mind finds it’s way to thoughts of Dr. Wilhelm Reich and his work with what he called Orgone or Life Force. You might have heard it called Chi, KI, Kah, Qui, or other terms.
We are energy. Our energy flows with all energy around us. This is our interconnectedness Great Masters throughout the ages in all cultures have taught us. Though I simplify in this brief writing, we know our interconnectedness is more complex than I have space to describe here.
I envision this interconnected flow between myself, the earth, my animal companions, the sunrise, and all of you. Therefore, I ask, what do we choose to add to our web of life today? Will it be chaos, frustration, anger? Or shall it be love, peace, and compassion? We have the power, every moment of every day, to decide how we will approach the challenges and pains of life just as much the joys. Despite my struggles, my fellow travelers, I am choosing love and compassion. I pray you have the inner strength to choose the same. You hold the power. You are amazing. You are strong. You are beautiful.
O’han
~Crowfox
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