Pendulum appears in 2 systems: the same name is used for more than one thing. Both are shown below.

Ritual tools

Pendulum

Tradition · Modern Western

Element: Air
Direction: East
Planet: Mercury
Traditional Material: CrystalMetalWoodChain
Keywords: Yes noDivinationIdeomotorDecision
Magical Uses: Yes no questionsFinding lost objectsTesting foodDowsing
Associated Deities: Hermes Thoth Maat
Chakra: Third Eye Chakra Throat Chakra
Cleansing: MoonlightSaltSmoke
Divination Method: Pendulum

Divination methods

Tradition · Modern WesternDivination Method

Category: Oracular
Tools: Pendulum
Element: Air
Planet: Mercury
Summary: A weighted bob on a chain is held over a chart or question and its swing read as yes/no or as an index of unconscious response.
Method: Establish the yes/no swing first, and do not ask the same question twice in one sitting.
Best for: Yes noDecisionDowsingIdeomotor
Keywords: Yes noDecisionDowsingIdeomotor
Origin: Modern western

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Every entry that names Pendulum, grouped by the system it comes from.

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Pendulum Tools
Dowsing Tools

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British Cunning Folk Tools