What Is a Pendulum? A pendulum is a symmetrical weighted object that is hung from a single chain or cord. Itâs never made of a magnetic substance but is often a crystal. Itâs also possible to use objects such as a favourite trinket a bead a metal ball or even a key. The pendulum is a very simple tool and one that lets the user tune in to their intuitive powers. The pendulum acts as a receiver and transmitter of information and moves in different ways in response to questions. How Does Pendulum Dowsing Work? A pendulum works by tapping into your intuition and sixth sense. The pendulum acts as a form of receiver and transmitter from your higher guidance guardian angels and spiritual teachers. As the pendulum moves you gain answers in response to questions it is best suited to use to answer âyesâ or ânoâ questions. Some people describe the way a pendulum works as being like bringing together the rational and intuitive sides of you (the left and right sides of your brain). When these two elements are brought together youâre able to make decisions using all the sources rather than just one of them.