5 Maple Wood Pendulum Spirit Board How to use a pendulum board: Sit down and get comfortable. Your mind and body should feel relaxed, with no stress. You can rest your elbows on a table in front of you and allow the pendulum to swing freely, or you can hold your arm in a horizontal position, again allowing your pendulum to swing freely. You do not have to be psychic to use a pendulum. It will guide itself. It is moved by either your thoughts or someone in spirit who works through you, generally your spirit guide. Pendulums movements: ~ Straight line— side to side or front and back ~ Circles clockwise or counterclockwise ~ Elliptical motion ~ Some pendulums bob up and down to indicate strong action, usually affirmative Now address the pendulum and say Show me. Yes while hovering over your chart.