Before "magnetising" your pendulum to personalise it, you must first purify it of any foreign vibrations that it might have picked up since the day it was made (e.g. while travelling through the post, or in the shop if you buy a new one). Otherwise, these foreign vibrations are likely to distort the accuracy of the replies it gives you.
This "purification" technique is very simple and is known to produce excellent results. You are the only person who can do it, because no one but you should touch your pendulum.
It consists of leaving the pendulum to soak in a container full of cold water for a period of 6 days, while the moon is waning, changing the water every day.
After this, wipe it with a clean white cloth made of natural fabric.
Then pass it through the centre of a candle flame.
Be careful, you mustn't let it burn in the flame - it only needs to be in contact for a fraction of a second.
Pass it through the flame 4 or 5 times in succession.
And as you do so, say:
"I purify you of any influences that are foreign and contrary to my objectives".
If it has a metal chain, pass this through the flame too.
The chain should be purified in a separate container.
In the case of a thread (silk, cotton, flax, etc.) remove it and destroy it.
You can attach a clean one after the purification ritual.
Here is a tried and tested technique,
for thoroughly charging your pendulum,
with your own magnetism...
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: for this operation to be totally successful, it's crucial to perform it while the moon is waxing.
I.e. the 9 nights that precede the date of the full moon.
At night, just before you go to sleep, place your pendulum on your navel. Cover it with both hands (open). In other words, place your right hand over your pendulum then your left hand over your right hand.
Lie like this for about 5 minutes, thinking about the positive use you are going to make of your pendulum. Then place it by your side on the bed-sheet, a few centimetres away and level with your abdomen, for the entire time you are asleep.
Do this for 3 consecutive nights.
On the following 3 nights, place your pendulum on your heart. Cover it with both open hands for about 5 minutes, thinking about the help and many joys it's going to bring you.
Then go to sleep, having carefully placed it beside you, under the bedclothes, level with your chest.
Do this for 3 consecutive nights.
On the following 3 nights, place your pendulum on the upper part of your left temple, holding it firmly in place with your open left hand, and placing your open right hand flat on your solar plexus (level with your stomach).
Spend about 5 minutes visualising imaginary scenes (dreams you would like to come true). Imagine that your dreams are being realised thanks to the replies obtained using your pendulum.
Then go off to sleep, having placed your pendulum next to your head (level with the top part), thinking about the positive and constructive cosmic energies that are impregnating your pendulum.
Do this for 3 consecutive nights.
On each of these 9 nights, go to sleep alongside your pendulum, your mind filled with positive thoughts of joy and happiness. Think of cheerful times in your life, for example wonderful situations you have experienced on holiday, or any other happy scene…
This will boost the positive power of your pendulum to a remarkable extent.
IMPORTANT OBSERVATION:
One vital point you mustn't forget is that you should never allow anyone to borrow or even touch your personalised pendulum, on any pretext whatsoever. Otherwise it will be "contaminated" with foreign radiations and is likely to become much less effective.
HOW LONG SHOULD THE CORD BE?
It is in fact hard for me to give you a really precise answer to this question. Let's say that the choice is very much up to you.
Every dowser has their own preferred cord length, and it can vary between 3 and 20 centimetres.
It's more a question of adaptation than a strict rule that must be obeyed. You should however know that the speed of movement of the pendulum is proportional to the length of the suspension cord.
So the longer the cord, the slower the movement will be and the longer it will take to get going. Whereas a short cord of about 4 or 5 cm, allows you to see the pendulum reacting almost instantaneously and in a clear and precise manner.
However, if you are of a nervous disposition, I would seriously recommend adopting a cord length somewhere between 10 and 20 cm.
This will considerably reduce the risk of seeing your pendulum swinging wildly in all directions, as a result of your unconscious movements.