Online crystal pendulum

How to use this board

In crystal tradition, each stone is linked with a quality: calm, clarity, tenderness, protection. These are cultural associations, not proven properties, and we use them here for what they are: symbols that help you focus an intention. No crystal heals anything or replaces medical care.

Use the wheel to pick a stone to carry as a reminder, to choose your next crystal pendulum, or to reflect on the quality you need. Try asking, "What quality do I want to grow this week?" or "Which stone should I keep in my pocket as a reminder?"

If you own the stones, care for them according to what they're made of. Selenite is a form of gypsum, soft and slightly soluble in water: don't wet or soak it, and wipe it with a dry cloth. Quartz, on the other hand, is hard and handles water just fine.

The options

What each answer invites you to consider.

Amethyst

Amethyst is purple quartz. Its name comes from a Greek word meaning "not drunk," from an old belief that it guarded against drunkenness. Today it's linked with calm. What helps you keep a clear head?

Clear quartz

Clear quartz, also called rock crystal, is associated in crystal lore with clarity and intention. What do you want to see more sharply? Write your intention down in one plain sentence.

Rose quartz

Rose quartz is the stone crystal tradition ties to tenderness and self-love. Do you talk to yourself with the same kindness you'd offer someone you love?

Citrine

Citrine is yellow quartz; much of what's sold is heat-treated amethyst, since natural citrine is rare. It's associated with optimism and sunny energy. What gives you back your enthusiasm?

Obsidian

Obsidian is volcanic glass, formed when lava cools very fast. In crystal lore it's used as a mirror for what we'd rather not see. What uncomfortable truth is asking for a bit of your attention?

Black tourmaline

In crystal tradition, black tourmaline is associated with protection and boundaries. Where do you need to guard your space, your time or your energy? A kind "no" protects too.

Tiger's eye

Tiger's eye shimmers with golden bands that shift in the light. It's linked with courage and resolve. What step have you been putting off that, deep down, you know you want to take?

Lapis lazuli

Deep blue lapis lazuli was once ground into ultramarine, the pigment of old master paintings. Tradition connects it with truth and speech. What would you like to say more honestly?

Green aventurine

Green aventurine is quartz flecked with tiny mineral sparkles. Crystal lore associates it with good luck and openness. What opportunity could you say yes to, with your eyes open?

Carnelian

Carnelian is an orange chalcedony, used since ancient times for seals and jewelry. It's tied to vitality and creativity. Which project is asking for a push of energy?

Selenite

Selenite, a silky white gypsum, is associated with cleansing and peace. It's soft and dislikes water, a reminder that delicate things need their own kind of care. What in you is asking to be handled gently?

Labradorite

Labradorite, a feldspar named for the Labrador peninsula in Canada, flashes blue and green depending on the angle. It's linked with intuition. What changes when you look at your situation from another side?

Frequently asked questions

What crystal is best for a pendulum?

Whatever draws you. Many people pick amethyst, clear quartz or rose quartz for their tradition and beauty. The practical side matters more: a comfortable weight, a well-balanced chain and a pendulum you enjoy holding.

Do crystals have healing powers?

There's no scientific evidence that crystals heal or change your health. Crystal tradition gives them symbolic qualities, and they can work as reminders of an intention. For any health concern, see a doctor.

Can selenite get wet?

Better not. Selenite is a variety of gypsum: it's soft and slightly soluble in water, so water can dull or damage it over time. Clean it with a dry or barely damp cloth, and store it away from humidity.

Go deeper

• Crystal Pendulums: Which One to Choose and How to Care for It · Amethyst, clear quartz, rose quartz, obsidian, and selenite: what each stone is, what tradition says about it, and how to care for a crystal pendulum safely.
• How to cleanse and program a pendulum: rituals and care · How to cleanse and program a pendulum: smoke, moonlight, sound and intention as rituals of attention, plus which stones can't handle water, salt or sun.
• Types of Dowsing Pendulums: Shapes and Materials · Types of dowsing pendulums: teardrop, cone, sphere, chamber, Mermet, Egyptian and more, what they're made of, and how to pick one without overthinking it.

Sources

• Merriam-Webster, amethyst (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amethyst)
• GIA, Citrine Description (https://www.gia.edu/citrine-description)
• International Gem Society, Gypsum Jewelry and Gemstone Information (https://www.gemsociety.org/article/gypsum-jewelry-and-gemstone-information/)