To use a natural gemstone pendulum, follow these steps:

1. Choose Your Pendulum: Select a pendulum with a gemstone that resonates with your intentions or the type of guidance you seek. Common gemstones used in pendulums include amethyst, clear quartz, rose quartz, and aventurine, among others.

2. Cleanse and Charge: Before using your pendulum, it’s essential to cleanse it of any previous energies and charge it with your own intentions. You can cleanse a pendulum by placing it under running water, smudging it with sage or palo santo, or leaving it in sunlight or moonlight for a few hours. To charge it, hold the pendulum in your hands and focus on imbuing it with your intentions.
3. Establish Yes/No Responses: Hold the pendulum by its chain or cord, allowing the gemstone to dangle freely. Start by asking simple yes or no questions that you know the answer to. Observe the direction in which the pendulum swings for a “yes” response and for a “no” response. This can vary from person to person, so it’s essential to establish your pendulum’s unique responses.
4. Ask Your Questions: Once you’ve established the yes/no responses, you can begin asking your questions. Focus your intention on the question while holding the pendulum steady. The pendulum may start to swing in a particular direction, indicating the answer to your question.
5. Interpret the Movements: Pay attention to the movements of the pendulum. In addition to simple back-and-forth or side-to-side swings, it may also rotate, move in circles, or exhibit other patterns. Each movement can convey different meanings or nuances, so take your time to interpret them accurately.