Do you have to hold a pendulum for it to work?

Connecting with pendulum. "You can use the pendulum to help you with any problem, troubling situation, or something you need more clarity around." Just remember: The pendulum can only answer "yes" or "no" questions. All you do is hold the pendulum and allow it to connect with and move with your energy.

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Regarding this, can you use anything as a pendulum?

Although you can purchase pendulums commercially, ranging from about $15 - $60, it's not hard to make one of your own. Typically, most people use a crystal or stone, but you can use any object that's got a bit of weight to it. Why do pendulums stop? A pendulum is an object hung from a fixed point that swings back and forth under the action of gravity. The swing continues moving back and forth without any extra outside help until friction (between the air and the swing and between the chains and the attachment points) slows it down and eventually stops it.

How does a pendulum move?

A pendulum works by converting energy back and forth, a bit like a rollercoaster ride. As it accelerates down toward its lowest point (its midpoint, nearest the ground), this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (energy of movement) and then, as the bob climbs up again, back to potential energy. Also, why does my pendulum change direction? However, in a pendulum, the direction of the angular velocity (clockwise vs counter clockwise) changes when gravitational force defeats the angular momentum of the pendulum, sending it in the opposite direction, building up a new angular momentum so that it changes direction at the same height with each swing.

Thereof, what is the best material for a pendulum?

For Divination purposes, a pendulum that conducts and elevates higher spiritual energies and protects against negative vibrations is ideal. Stones like quartz crystal are a good choice because they conduct, transform and amplify energy.