Crystal Pendulums and Scrying
Generally, pendulums used for scrying come in the shape of tear drops. A sharp point will be facing downwards, with a string attached to the top of the crystal. These properties make crystal pendulums easy to recognize. But recognizing a crystal pendulum is rarely a problem.
Problems arise when we say that pendulums can be used for scrying. Many people just go into rejection mode when we try to explain the history and process of scrying. I wouldn't blame them given the reputation of scrying as an arcane art. While some say that Nostradamus - the famous (or rather, infamous) prophet - used basin scrying (through a pendulum) to produce his prophetic verses, most applications of scrying are far less mysterious. All scrying usually means is the use of pendulums to provide answers to simple questions, as well as for diagnosis purposes (in the case of physical problems).
On to the scrying itself, it is important that you are comfortable and calm when you are working with a pendulum, no matter which scrying method you use. There are actually several methods of scrying. But almost all of the scrying methods will involve asking the pendulum a question, and waiting for a response. Pendulums usually respond by moving in a specific manner (e.g. moving back and forth, circular movement, tapping against a container, etc.).
Now, any type of pendulum can be used for the purpose of scrying, but most people seem to prefer quartz crystals. In most cases, quartz pendulums are ideal choices, but different types of pendulums must be used when scrying is done with the intent to locate physical problems. This is because a quartz pendulum can easily absorb the energy of the patient - rendering the pendulum detrimental to the patient's health.
So, if you have no negative preconceptions against crystal scrying (or have been rid of it due to this article), get ready for my next post on a couple of crystal scrying methods.
