Pendulums have been used since ancient times as dowsing tools to locate water, metals or ores, gemstones, oil, graves and other objects and materials. Healers use a pendulum to locate problems areas on the body and psychics may use a pendulum while communicating with spirits. The pendulum is also used to delve into your Higher Self to reveal answers to questions hidden from your conscious mind. Focus on a question and the pendulum will provide the answer.