Pendulum Frsutration

[highabove72]

I'm new to using pendulums so I have a few questions.

I know for one that you have to be in a trance for beginners.

Do you have to "still" it from turning around before you ask a question.

Does it have to be a special type of rock or simply a piece of metal.

Is it true that the more you use the same pendulum the more you have a feel for it.

Thanks in advance,

Ave Zeus!