Pendulum dream meaning is explained below using 13 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Theresa Cheung

To see a pendulum in your dream represents your desire to be closer or more intimate with someone. The dream may also indicate that you are feeling emotionally touched by some situation or by someone. To see the back-and-forth swinging of a pendulum suggests that you are experiencing some conflict or difficulty; It might also suggest that you are confused about making an important decision in your life and that you may be afraid of change. People around you are anxiously awaiting your decision but your dreaming mind is urging you to take your time and not make rash or hasty decisions.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia • Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 2 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a pendulum represent that you are seeing things in black and white, good and bad, and right and wrong. Your dream may be showing you that it is ok to go to extremes before you find your balance, but that ultimately, the middle road is the road of wisdom.

If you dream of using the pendulum to communicate with a spirit guide, then this is about your desire for higher direction.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: In the dream image of an old-fashioned clock, a pendulum can signify outdated ideas. It can also suggest that a period of time must pass before a plan is allowed to come to fruition. On its own a pendulum signifies a swing between two polarities; if it comes to rest in our dream we have resolved a dilemma.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 05-15-34-38-40-42

of an inactive: wil receive unexpected message from a reliable source.

sitting on a mantel: the balance of your life is continual y being chal enged.

starting a: wil take a long journey with a reliable, steady guide.

stopped, that has: long and healthy life with many hopes bearing fruit.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: A pendulum in dreams may be a symbol of indecision, swinging from one course of action to another. It may also suggest the oscillation between two states of emotion.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Betty Bethards

Balance your life, as you are swinging from one extreme to the other in emotion and thought. Get out of the action-reaction pattern through meditation; observe self and others without getting caught in all the games.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

A sudden change of plans will upset your regular routine if you dreamed of a pendulum; however, if you can manage to accept the change without a display of undue anxiety, it will prove to be ultimately beneficial.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 8 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Extreme confusion, especially in life choices.

2. Ex­tremes of thought, ambivalence—usually regarding a situa­tion, frequently in a relationship.

3. Routine, rhythm, the pulse of life, a heartbeat.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 9 — Klaus Vollmar

The ups and downs of life. Fixing on the point “above,” which means Heaven. In that sense the pendulum is a symbol of faith and eternal law.

Folklore: A big journey.

Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 10 — Versatile - Anonymous

A pendulum is both a measurer of time and of energy. Spiritually it represents the rhythm of life.

It is for this reason that a weighted object can be used in divination.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — Gillian Holloway

To sec a pendulum swinging in a dream is a sign that you will meet a friend whom you have not seen in many years.
Source: The Complete Dream Book • Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 12 — Internet Archive - Anonymous

A sudden message will cause you to take a long journey.
Source: Mystic Dream Book • Author: Internet Archive - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Margaret Hamilton

Indecisiveness
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton