Pendulums at the moment are a bit like trying to find that elusive unicorn or those rare hen teeth! Whether it’s because of shipping costs and delays, it’s proving a mission to get any! I have found these however, for all those who like a dabble in divination, those starting out or those who are an old hat! Each one is made from natural crystals/ gemstones in their more rough form, these are just very lightly tumbled pieces keeping a more natural shape. Great value little items, especially if you are starting out or just simply want to add to your ever growing collection of crystally bits!
Amethyst: Associated with - Third Eye (6th), Crown (7th), Etheric (8th–14th) Chakras.
Element - Wind/Air
Birthstone - February
Zodiac Signs - Pisces, Sagittarius, Aries, Aquarius
Keywords: Trust, Intuition, Spirituality, Protection, Abundance, Tranquilising
A super "master" healer, amethyst purifies the mind and assists removing negative thoughts. When used in meditation can reduce stress (especially worked related) and anxiety. It has been used for opening and improving psychic ability (clairvoyance), spiritual expansion and increased potential. Many use it for relief of insomnia when placed under a pillow. Brings spiritual harmony to mind, body and soul. A protective stone against negative energies, it can ward from psychic attack and especially useful if empathic as it assists with grounding energy when in your vicinity. As it transmutes energies from negative to positive it can also cleanse your other crystals.
Aventurine - Associated with the Heart (4th) Chakra
Element - Earth
Birthstone Month - August
Zodiac Sign - Libra & Virgo
Keywords: Prosperity, Calming, Luck, Leadership, Independence, Opportunity, Vision
Green Aventurine is a positive stone of prosperity. It helps mental healing and protects against electromagnetic pollution that can be created through everyday electronic devices. As it assists in mental healing, it is a good crystal to calm anger and irritation. Carry it with you for luck, affirm it with “Luck follows me everywhere”.
Black Obsidian - Associated with the Root (1st) Chakra
Element: Fire & Earth (as it is formed from volcanic lava)
Keywords: Grounding, Reflecting, Hex-breaking, Protection
Reveals hidden or lost objects. When used as a meditation or divination tool is said to reveal hidden issues by encouraging inner work and release of negative emotions that no longer serve. Used in shadow work, confront your shadow self and enter the realm of darkness, it creates space for a deep spiritual cleanse. A grounding stone used to rebalancing and cleanse, it can be a powerful cleanser for the smog that builds up in your aura allowing space to also stimulate your gift of prophecy or foresight. When used in magickal workings is said to protect from negative energies and influence. Can be used in reversal hex’s or breaking negative spells set by others when rotated counter-clockwise, in essence unwinding the spell. Obsidian’s shiny surface is used as a mirror scrying tool.
Clear Quartz - Associated with - All Chakra's, but especially the Crown (1st)
Element - Storm
Keywords: Brightening, Organising, Amplifying
A master healer. this crystal has the advantage of being all colours (due to its prism nature), therefore can be used if a certain crystal is called for in a working and you don't have it available - the clear quartz makes an excellent stand in, just power it with the right intention. As a clear crystal, it is easy to imagine why it is so good at bringing clarity, sharpness to thoughts. As an amplifier of energies may prove useful if you are just starting out in your divination journey. This crystal can also amplify other gems energies if placed in its vicinity. It is very often used in divination and scrying. Use in meditation to bring spiritual peace and accessing spirit worlds.
Dalmatian Jasper: Associated with the Base/Root (1st) Chakra
Element: Fire
Planet: Earth
Keywords: Release, Grounding, Organising, Potential,
A playful stone that reconnects us to our child-like selves, which may seem contrary to its sensible grounding nature, but when we allow ourselves to become grounded and nurtured, it frees of the constraining portions of our lives and leaves room for a bit of frivolity and silliness. If you are feeling a bit stuck or haven’t grounded yourself for a while, healing dowsing of the root chakra may free up a bit of “space” for energy to flow again. This release may bring a enhanced decisiveness and increase in organisational skills - once you’ve got over the silliness of course! It is with child like wonder; when we view things as new, the possibilities can come flooding in as paths become unblocked. Using Dalmatian jasper can assist in breaking down barriers you have created, which may be holding you back from your true potentials.
Lapis Lazuli: Associated with Throat (5th) and Third Eye (6th) Chakra
A stone that seems to turn up when you need it! Lapis Lazuli is one of the most sought after stones in use since man's history began, with the deep celestial blue remaining the symbol of royalty and honor, gods and power, spirit and vision. It is a universal symbol of wisdom and truth. Lapis is a powerful crystal for activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability, stimulating the desire for knowledge, truth and understanding and aids the process of learning (it is excellent for enhancing memory). A crystal of truth in all aspects, revealing inner truth, and promotes self-awareness and the acceptance of that knowledge. It provides for the relief of things that may have been suppressed and allows for them to surface, helping to diminish dis-ease or repressed anger, and allows for self-expression without holding back or compromising. Lapis is one of the oldest spiritual stones known to man, used by healers, priests and royalty, for power, wisdom and to stimulate psychic abilities and inner vision. As a protection stone, Lapis Lazuli recognises psychic attack and blocks it, returning the energy back to its source so is useful when conducting healing with your pendulum. It honours Athena, the Greek Goddess of War and Wisdom. She is always depicted in armor and is known as a skilled fighter and strategist, and for her superb logic and intellect. Hera the Greek Goddess of Marriage, and the Queen of all Gods and Goddesses on Mt Olympus. She is a source of inspiration for wives and lovers, and for standing up for what is right. Use it for Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of the Underworld. She journeys into the underworld carrying her Lapis Lazuli rods and measures time and the length of a person's life as well as Nuit the Egyptian Goddess of Heaven and Sky. She swallows the sun each evening, and gives birth to it again each morning. She is the protector and mother of life on Earth. Venus is also associated with this stone (also called Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty). She was one of twelve Olympians who governed all aspects of human life, and is known for her beauty and passion. Can be used to honour the Celtic River Goddess, Danu.
Rose Quartz - Associated with Heart (4th) Chakra
Element - Water,
Birthstone Month - January
Zodiac Sign - Taurus.
Keywords: Calming, Peaceful, Love, Emotion, Release
Symbol of love (relative to Roman belief systems) as in myth is the blood of Adonis and Aphrodite, this crystal may assist in opening the heart chakra. Assists in release of emotional stress ( best to use with grounding stones as reaction can be quite powerful). Uncovers issues towards negative behaviours towards your own self image, uncovers your inner beauty. Inspires feelings of love or friendships, which is why this tends to be used as a relationship stone. Try meditations with this crystal to open your heart or heal from a heartache, whether it be through a break-up or parting of a loved one. If using your pendulum for healing, concentrate over the heart chakra - you may see a difference in the swing after a while as it unblocks this important centre.
Red Jasper - Associated with the Base/Root (1st) Chakra.
Keywords: Protection, Endurance, Passion, Stabilising, Dream Recall
Red jasper is known to be sacred to the Welsh goddess Cerridwen, attributed to Inspiration and knowledge, rules gifts of prophecy and magic, and powers death and rebirth. She is the guardian of spiritual transformation.Red Jasper may be used to honor Isis, the Egyptian Goddess of Life. She is widely respected as a Goddess of the divine feminine, and is known for her steadfastness in taking care of her family and using her power to protect them. Jasper honours Bona Dea, the Roman Earth Goddess of Fertility and the Greek Goddess of Women. She protects women through all of their changes, and is a skilled healer, particularly with herbs.
It is a powerful stone of protection, for both the physical and spiritual realm. Red Jasper was known as a stone of vibrancy and endurance, a talisman of warriors and a promoter of justice, protection and life. A stone of passion, useful for restoring and rejuvenating the libido, and in manifesting creative ideas. It provides vivid dream recall, and is a powerful stone for those who work with Earth energies to make a deep connection with Earth spirits and guardians of leys and sacred sites. Its cleansing effect eliminates negativity, returning it to its source, and stabilising the aura. It is an ideal worry or rubbing stone for soothing the nerves and restoring balance.