Ask your guides/energy to be with you
Set your intention/ask your “show me” question
Hold your pendulum in your right hand over the centre of the mat
Ask your question
Be very watchful of your pendulum to see the way it swings
The pendulum will swing towards one of the answer written on the mat
Give thanks to your guides/energy
Cleanse yourself and pendulum after use
More useful for dogs, and cats.
For example, I've found that if my dog has eaten something bad, or had an encounter with a toxic toad/frog, a bowl of milk might help.