Tez In Denver: How I Cleanse and Charge a Pendulum

I've been preparing to fully re-enter the world of energy work. My favorite tool is a pendulum. For the work I will be doing, nothing I already had felt quite right. So I headed down to my favorite metaphysical store to see what they had on hand. The trip worked out well for the shop because I ended up purchasing two: one is made from green flourite , good for healing; the other is a copper spiral good for everything else. Now, for cleansing and charging these new tools.

First cleansed the pendulum by setting it in the sun outside or in a window, or until it felt light and clear. The sun has the wonderful ability to cleanse and purify most any object. If I ever buy a piece of jewelry at a thrift store, pawn shop or antique store and I want to make sure any negative energy is removed, I always set it in the sun for a day or so.

Since one of these pendulums will be used for intensive healing work, I took them both to church with me this morning and dipped them in holy water. Water has cleansing powers; holy water also has charging powers.

This afternoon I lit a stick of incense (I prefer sandalwood or frankincense) and passed the pendulum through the smoke 3 sets of 3 passes (9 times total). I visualize any residual negative energy going "up in smoke." Now my pendulum is cleansed and blessed and ready to be fully charged.

To charge it, I hold the pendulum in my left hand close to my heart and say a quiet prayer. Sometimes I pray for guidance, peace or healing. Usually I simply pray that I can be an instrument of the Divine, trusting that I will get whatever I need. Then I visualize golden light streaming into the pendulum, filling it with Divine Love. I sit with the pendulum and meditate or pray for a few minutes more until the pendulum releases me. This release may feel like a vibration, a relaxation, or I may hear a tone. Now the pendulum is fully charged and ready to use.

I like to keep my pendulum in a special little bag next to my bed. If it's a new object, I'll carry it with me, put it in my pocket or hold it in my hand. I like to really get the feel of it before I use it. I'll meditate with it, listening for it's voice.

This process can be repeated, especially after an intense session. Cleansing and charging is good to do with crystals, pendants, jewelry or other ritual objects you may work with.