Why Is My Pendulum Not Working?

I love my spiritual tools for divination
I remember many years ago I was learning to use a pendulum to ask questions to gain clarity. It really is a great tool for that, and I would use it quite often, especially if I was feeling unsafe and unsure. 
The problem is that I was using it when I felt desperate and not trusting myself. I would keep asking the same questions to get the answer I wanted rather than the one I needed.

Using any tool in that state of desperation will not give you the answers you clear answers.
I was working with a spiritual mentor at the time and I told her that no matter what I would ask it, the pendulum would not move except for shaking in its place. I said I don't understand why it's not working anymore. My mentor tuned in to why; I kind of knew what she was going to say but I needed confirmation.
The truth is I already knew the answers, and the pendulum was not going to help me anymore until I allowed myself to trust my intuition. My mentor confirmed this.
It was time to stop relying on external tools and trust myself.
The tools are there to help but not to be overused, and some tools like the pendulum can be influenced by your thoughts and emotions. So it's important to have a clear mind and be in a neutral emotional state so the answers can be clear.
So yes, use your tools but don't rely fully on them because you have the answers inside you. Tune into your heart; it knows the truth. 

Samantha Vidal
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