The form of a pendulum

Pendulums can have quite different forms: round cut, facet cut, drop-shaped, rod-shaped or spiral-shaped.

In table workings the results are easier to see with pendulums with a cone end. A pendulum with a low balance point is more difficult to move, thus it is better for persons who have experience in dowsing.

Due to its construction a spiral pendulum is very light. It is preferred especially for magic works, since it is moved lightly and is suitable for finding transcendental oscillation centres as well as for dowsing photos and manuscripts. Besides, the metallic spiral amplifies the received energy. A spiral pendulum requires some familiarisation, but then it is working well.

The material of a pendulum

Each material has its own character, its own oscillation. Metals and wood oscillate in a specific way which can influence the behaviour of a pendulum. Brass is mostly used. It is an alloy from the cathodic copper and anodic zinc, which leads to a neutral character. The oscillation qualities of these two metals supplement each other ideally. Copper, silver, gold, and chrome have a much more specific character and therefore are not suitable for everyone.

The weight of a pendulum

Light pendulums with a weight up to 30 grammes are easily moved, but they are unsteady. Heavy pendulums (50 grammes and more) need more energy to be set in motion and are suitable rather for persons with experience and for outdoor work. For beginners I recommend a pendulum weight of 20 grammes.

The suspension of a pendulum

Beside thin threads mostly fine chains are used for suspension. I prefer a thread because it runs continuously. The thread or chain length should be in an adequate relation to the pendulum weight. For a 20 g pendulum a length of 10 cm is common, for a heavy outdoor pendulum of 150 g weight a chain length of 40 cm is alright.