A Palo Santo pendulum is more than a beautiful object — it’s a companion in focus, observation, and calm reflection.
Made from heritage Palo Santo wood reclaimed in Peru in 1989, it carries the warmth of time and the subtle scent of resin that deepens with age.
Caring for your pendulum helps preserve its balance, scent, and quiet presence.

1. Create a Moment of Focus

Before using your pendulum, take a brief pause.
Let your breathing settle and hold it gently between your fingers. This small moment of attention is less about belief and more about presence — a way to connect with the object and yourself before beginning.

2. Keep It Rested and Protected

When not in use, place your pendulum somewhere intentional — on a small dish, linen cloth, or within its box.
Avoid drawers or crowded spaces where it might be damaged. Giving it a place of its own helps preserve its form and invites a sense of care each time you return to it.

3. Refresh the Wood

Over time, Palo Santo wood develops a deeper tone and soft sheen. You can maintain its natural aroma by:

• Leaving it near gentle sunlight or fresh air for a few hours.

• Placing it inside a small pouch filled with raw Palo Santo chips — the wood naturally shares its scent, softly renewing the pendulum’s fragrance.
  

• Avoid harsh light or moisture, as both can fade the surface or dull its scent.

4. Handle With Intention

Pendulums respond best to steadiness. When you hold it, do so lightly, allowing the wood’s weight and shape to guide the motion naturally.
This sense of ease, rather than control, brings out the pendulum’s best rhythm and balance.

5. Appreciate Its Simplicity

Like all finely made tools, your pendulum becomes more personal with time.
Each small mark, each subtle shift in color or scent, is a reminder of your moments with it — a shared record of focus, patience, and quiet observation.

Reflection

To care for your pendulum is to extend attention beyond the moment of use.
Treat it with gentleness, return it to its place with care, and it will remain what it was always meant to be: a steady reminder to slow down, notice, and reconnect.