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Yes, No or Maybe Pendulum
Not every question has a clean answer. This board adds a third path, maybe, for when the truth is still taking shape.
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Ask this pendulum
Press and hold the button or the knob on the thread. The pendulum will start to move and come to rest on its answer by itself.
For example: Is staying in this study group good for me? · Open in the full pendulum
How to use this board
Choose this board when you suspect the answer isn't black or white: layered decisions, questions about something that still depends on you, situations that shift from day to day. Still ask a closed question about one thing, in the present tense. Maybe isn't an escape hatch for a sloppy question; it's an honest place for what hasn't settled yet.
Calibration has three parts here. Ask the pendulum to show you your yes, then your no, then your "unclear." Many people who use a pendulum see yes as an up-and-down swing, no as side to side, and maybe as a circle, but your body may speak its own language. On Paths, you assign each movement to each answer in My pendulums, and you can recalibrate any time.
So what do you do with a maybe? First, don't read it as failure. It usually means information is missing, the question mixes two topics, or part of you wants this and part of you doesn't. Split the question ("Is it right for me because of the schedule?" "Because of the people?"), wait a few days, or write down what would have to be true for it to become a yes. If you keep asking until you get the answer you want, the pendulum stops being a mirror.
Like any pendulum, this one doesn't predict; it helps you notice what you already feel. With the "your hand" engine, your own micro-movements (the ideomotor effect) decide; with the others, randomness does. For health, money, or legal matters, always talk to someone qualified.
The options
What each answer invites you to consider.
Frequently asked questions
What does it mean when a pendulum swings in a circle?
It depends on your calibration. For many people a circle means maybe or "unclear": the question is ambiguous, information is missing, or feelings are mixed. For others, a circle is their yes. That's why it helps to calibrate first; on Paths you do it in My pendulums.
What should I do if the pendulum says maybe?
Break the question into simpler parts, change the time frame ("this week?"), or let it rest for a few days. It also helps to write down what would make it a yes. Avoid asking again and again until you get the answer you want; that only reflects your wish, not your sense of things.
How do I calibrate yes, no, and maybe?
Holding the pendulum still, say "show me a yes," watch the movement, and repeat for no and for "unclear." Confirm with questions whose answers you know. On Paths, you choose which movement goes with each answer in My pendulums, and the board follows it.
Is a yes or no pendulum better than yes, no, or maybe?
Neither is better; they do different jobs. Yes or no pushes you to take a position, which helps when you already know what you feel and need to name it. The three-answer board is more honest with questions that haven't ripened yet. If you're unsure, start here.
Go deeper
- How to calibrate a pendulum: find your yes and no · How to calibrate a pendulum step by step: learn the swing for your yes, your no and your unclear, test it with known answers and know when to recalibrate.
- Questions to ask a pendulum: how to word them, plus 40+ examples · What to ask a pendulum and how to phrase it: one thing, present tense, no double negatives. Over 40 example questions by topic, plus what not to ask.
- Common pendulum mistakes and how to avoid them · The most common pendulum mistakes: asking when you're upset, repeating the question, leading questions and more. Why they happen and what to do instead.
- How to use a pendulum: a step-by-step guide · Learn how to use a pendulum step by step: how to hold it, quiet your mind, find your yes and no, ask clear questions and read what the swing shows you.