Tips For Using A Pendulum Board + How To Make One Yourself

If you've dabbled in tarot, palm reading, or even gone to a fortuneteller, pendulum boards could be the next tool for you to explore. This lesser-known occult device is simple to use and put together. Here's how to make your own and use it to find answers to all your burning questions.

While there's no scientific proof that the answers they provide are accurate, divination experts believe that these boards work by helping users access their intuition and tap into deeper levels of their subconscious.

Both are believed by some to help connect you to spirits or guides, and "both rely on unseen forces supposedly moving the divining object around," Lyons explains. Overall, pendulum boards and Ouija boards operate in a very similar way, she says, and can be used for divination, answering questions, and connecting to your own intuition as well as the spirit realm.

You can also give your board a quick cleanse with any of your preferred cleansing techniques, such as sound or crystals.

From there, get very clear on the question(s) you want to ask. Lyons tells mbg that yes-or-no questions are best for pendulum boards. Opt for phrases like "Can I—," or "Do I—," rather than open-ended questions or phrasing like, "Should I—." Avoid complex or nuanced questions. (That's what your tarot deck is for!)

Ask your straightforward question clearly and deliberately while holding a pendulum over your board. It will start to sway, and whichever answer it lands on is the answer you're looking for. (Unless, of course, it lands over "rephrase," in which case you'll need to rephrase your question.)

Pendulum boards are fairly easy to come by, both online and in your nearest occult shop. Lyons always recommends supporting small, local stores near you, noting that plenty of shops have boards in different styles and aesthetics. You can also make your own board, which brings us to our next point.

Yes, you can make your own board, and it is actually quite easy, according to Lyons. You can make both the board and the pendulum itself, or make one and purchase the other. Templates can also be found online that you can either print or get inspiration from, if need be.

If you have simple questions about your past, present, or future, a pendulum board is one spiritual tool to consult. Whether you opt to purchase one from your local occult shop or make it yourself, this simple board can lead to some transformative realizations.