Physical Characteristics: Hematite Pendulum, 5/8" x 5/8" x 1 1/4". Hematite leaves a blood-red streak when performing the streak test (hema = blood). This mineral is an iron oxide with a hardness of 5 to 6. Color is a dull to metallic shiny grey. Hematite is wide-spread, usually found in banded iron formations.
Metaphysical Properties: An excellent and powerful grounding stone. Balances energies. Connects the root chakra to the physical plane. Dispels negative energies. Pendulums are often used to aid with "yes/no" decisions that can often become more accurate the more one practices with a specific pendulum.
Pendulums are often used to aid with "yes/no" and other binary decisions that can often become more accurate the more one practices with a specific pendulum. Hold the chain so that the pendulum hangs freely, but try not to move your hand. Ask the pendulum to show you which direction it will swing for the yes and no answers. With patience and practice, these pendulums may become helpful when faced with a choice, finding lost objects, and other situations where you'd like to get in touch with your intuition.
