What is Dowsing?

Dowsing (Water Witching, Divining... )is the ancient art of finding water, minerals and other objects that seem to have a natural magnetic, electromagnetic or other energy. Energies that the body detects with its built-in sensors that seem to be natural to all of us. People can develop a degree of dowsing skill with training, and practice.

Visual scenes cause subconscious reactions. Similar subtle unnoticed subconscious reactions, from water or other sources, may give subconsciously controlled responses by dowsing devices.

The Dowsing Tools

A dowsing tool is simply a read-out, interface or communication device. It is controlled by your subconscious and other factors. Experienced dowsers use basic dowsing tools. (L Rod, Y Rod, Pendulum and Bobber) These are quickly made by cutting a clothes hanger or hanging an object on a string. All dowsing tools seem to work equally well.

LEARNING TO DOWSE

This requires carefully controlled instructions and practice.

Ten Suggested Steps

Time and Place

Find a quiet place where you can be alone and feel comfortable, normally available at the same time each day for practice. This is for an appointment with your Subconscious or Spirit Guides.

1. Alpha state: Relax, become quiet and drift into a prayerful mood.

2. Take your pendulum, hold the string or chain between your thumb and first finger with 1/2 to 3 inches string length. The length determines how fast it swings. Hold the pendulum over the center of a chart.

3. Make the pendulum start swinging towards the "YES" and ask expecting it to keep swinging on its own without your help. Ask out loud, with a normal tone. If it stops, start over again. Watch the forward half of the swing and ignore from the center toward you. Repeat until the pendulum will keep swing on its own. You will be deliberately starting the pendulum and then asking it to keep swinging with no additional help from you.

4. Do the same thing for the "NO". Your fingers are still over the center of the circle and you are ignoring one half of the swing.

5. Once it is swinging by itself to the "NO", ask it, while it is still swinging, to work its way clockwise back to "YES" and then continue to the "Ready for Question".

6. Ask it to work its way counter-clockwise from the "Ready for Question" to "YES" and to the "NO", and then clockwise back to the "YES". Practice Steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 several times.

Those are the basic pendulum controls you need. The others will be automatically programed into your dowsing system in the next steps. If you can do the above steps you are now ready to proceed. It's sometimes helpful, when getting started, to have an experienced dowser help you.

If you were unable to accomplish this in 15 minutes, try again in half an hour or the next day. It's possible you may be experiencing temporary interference. Don't give up, try again.

PROGRAMING

Webster: "A Program is a plan or system under which action may be taken towards a goal".

Establishing "agreed upon" conditions with your Dowsing System is a form of programing. The purpose of programing is to achieve maximum accuracy. This is done by establishing some mutually acceptable, pre-established, agreements and understandings about words, phrases, conditions and what is meant by different pendulum or dowsing tool movements.

Program Installation is very easy, there are just three simple steps.

Obtain Permission: With your pendulum swinging to the "Ready for Question", ask the Dowsing System the following questions:

Out loud: "May I, Can I, Should I ESTABLISH, CHANGE or ADD Dowsing Conditions and Agreements or Programs which will be continually in effect until changed by me?"

. If the pendulum swings to "YES", go to step (B).
. If the pendulum goes to "NO", then try again at a later time.

(B) To input or Establish a Program: With the pendulum still swinging to "YES"' read any developed PROGRAM, CHANGE or ADDITION, and finish by saying:

"End of program, thank you."

(C) Final Check: Ask the Dowsing System: "Are the Conditions or Changes acceptable as presented, being clear and non-contradictory, and open to change by my request?"

. If "YES", you are finished.
If "NO", use your pendulum to ask questions and try to determine why.

Once you input programs into the Dowsing System you DO NOT have to repeat the programing each time you dowse. They are automatically and continually in effect until changed by you.

7. If (A) above is "YES", then with your pendulum swinging to "YES", read out loud the following suggested Primary Program.

"Primary Program is to be continually in effect until I choose to make changes; covering the overall primary controls, limits, agreements and dowsing responses."

The Purpose is to determine amounts, effects, conditions, circumstances, influences, times, measurements, distances, numbers, percentages and other requested areas.

Dowsing Communications restricted to: Source, (May substitute your own words) God, The Force, I Am, Great Spirit, my Superconscious, my Higher Self and my Spirit Guides/Guardian Angels, my Mind Systems, my Subconscious and its related systems. This is to cause me no harm, discomfort or loss of energy, either physically or spirituality.

Influences such as misleading thoughts, imaging, wishes, or any other conditions from any source, physical or non- physical, including my own or other persons, entities or mind systems of any kind, are not to affect me adversely or cause incorrect dowsing answers.

Time as related to dowsing is to be in my time unless other wise requested. Answers are to be selected from all available knowledge and information sources.

The Method of Answering by the pendulum or any dowsing systems is to be:
(1) Swinging to (?) or other agreed-on methods or systems, indicates ready for question.
(2) General, swinging or moving to "yes", "no" or other information, indicating the most appropriate answer for the question asked, or other agreed-on methods or systems.
(3) Clockwise spin is for hold, indicating waiting, searching or other agreed-on systems.
Temporary Changes may be made by me while dowsing, reverting back after use. Program Changes like adding, deleting or changing may be made by me, but only by using a three step system of my choice.

End of program, thank you".

B = Balanced
N = Normal
Excess M MUd
6 Improved
S Severe/Strong
7 Increase
Vs Very Strong
8 Surplus
C Critical
9 etc.
10 LOSS
11 Numbers

Decrease, 2 may be % less than Degrees Deficiency 27 Amount etc. etc. 8 9

Go Back to the three step installation program and ADD the following program.

"May I. Can I, Should I Program, is to become a working part of all my Dowsing Programs, and be continually in effect until I choose to make changes. When used in reference to dowsing questions, the May I, Can I, Should I, is to have the following meaning:

May I is to mean: Do I have appropriate permission?

Can I means: Do I have the ability to successfully dowse in this area and am I ready?

Should I means: Considering all aspects related to this situation would it be appropriate, roper and suitable to dowse in this area? End of program, thank you."

8. Go back to the three step installation program and do (C). If the answer is "YES," you have properly installed these programs. Others are just as easy. If "NO," ask inquiring questions.

Once you have programed your Dowsing System, you will have instructions and agreements that are as thorough, detailed, and as carefully thought out, as experienced dowser's. You don't have to remember all the details in the programs. The subconscious does it for you. Just know that the programed information is in your subconscious and it will be automatically in effect when you dowse.

9. Ask some practice questions that you have no emotional attachment to. For example: What is my vitamin C level? You don't emotionally care if it's a little high or low. Try asking for "Level of Effects" on how it seems to affect your system. Use the N,M,S, and VS. If, to your vitamin C question, it indicates a minus 3 (-M or mildly negative section), then you might ask what the effect would be if you took 500 mg. of vitamin C? It would probably go to +3 or +4 (+M or mildly, positive section). The Dowsing System will automatically answer your question using, your previously installed programs.

Every day, play with a few questions for 5 to 10 minutes and then end your session with a final check. To do this, ask your pendulum to work its way clockwise to the lower side of the circle. Here you will find a number scale that will go from 0 to I 00. Ask the pendulum what percent influence your personal feelings or free will, had on the answers? (Watch only the indicating part of the pendulum swing. You are now using the lower half of the circle, the pendulum is now indicating toward the bottom.) Even though you asked the subconscious, in your Primary Program, not to allow you to interfere, there is a deeper stronger program that prevents the subconscious from interfering with your free will. If you are strong-minded, or over-anxious, you can override your dowsing programing. Don't be surprised if your pendulum indicates that you are influencing your answers as much as 20% to 30%. This is OK, because each day when you do the above practice, deliberately try not to influence the answers, the percent will become less and less. After a while the percent will go to 0 and you will experience a break over where it becomes hard to influence the answers. At this point you may trust your dowsing.

10. When you feel more secure and trusting of your Dowsing System, ask the pendulum if you should re-enter the primary program. If the answer is "YES," do it.

It is important that each time you change the basic dowsing subject, you should ask the Dowsing System "May I, Can I, Should I?" If the answer is "YES," proceed, if "NO," trust its judgment. Guidance is what you are wisely seeking. It is permissible to ask why.

If you carefully follow the instructions and practice a little bit each day, your skill and accuracy can become very good. Don't become discouraged if you're not right all the time. Even the best dowsers sometimes have interference or a bad day.

Develop your skills using your favorite dowsing tool.People with good dowsing skills have their favorites, but can usually use the Pendulum, Y Rod, L Rod/ and Bobber or some variation.

In The American, Society of Dowsers (ASD) Quarterly there was an example of an experienced dowser/instructor who asked his L Rod to point to north. Instead of pointing north, it pointed to the audience. This was strange because it had always worked before. He tried again with the same results. While he was discussing some possible cause with the audience, a hand went up and a man said, "My name is North". The dowsing was 100% correct to the question asked.

The dowser changed the question, asking for the rod to point to earth's magnetic north, and got a correct answer. Be precise in your questions.

Another example: Does my car need gas? The answer would be "YES", even if the gas tank is full. You have a gasoline car which can only run on gasoline and it uses air which is also a gas. Of course it needs gas. The Dowsing System seems to take every word in a question by its literal meaning. If your question has a word or words that have assumed or conflicting meanings, and you and your Dowsing System have not agreed on their meaning, your answer may be random.

Rule #1: Be very specific about what you want to know. This includes what, where, when and sometimes instructional information relating to the question.

Rule #2: Use only words, phrases and conditions that you and the Dowsing System both agree upon their meaning, and for which there is an agreed-on method of dowsing response.

Rule #3: Make the question a definite request for information that exists somewhere. Don't ask for an opinion.

An example question: Are you strong?

Your answer would be based on what you think I meant by the word "strong", strong physically, mentally, emotionally, perfume, etc. Now let's apply rules 1, 2, and 3. Are you strong enough, right now, to pick up this rock? Now, could you give me a correct answer to that question?

Developing a Question

(1) Formulating the Question:
(Q.) When you wish to explore a new area where you have not successfully established questions, try the following. Ask several different Q's looking for agreement or conflicting answers. Conflicts clue you that undiscovered information is influencing your answer. Examples of some misleading Q's: (Look at their literal meaning)
Q. Is there water in the [designate the area]? The answer is YES. (There is water every where, in the designated area etc.)
Q. Is there a water source, less than 300 feet deep, that could supply 5 GPM (gallons-per-minute)? The answer is Yes. (especially in ahard rain storm). The next Q. may give you a clue that something is wrong.
Q. Could this water source, allow a well to supply 5 GPM of potable water to the surface, year around? If the answer is NO, you then know something was wrong with the first Q's. By asking multiple Q's, you can often find problems, and learn what you will need to develop good comprehensive Q's.

(2) Pre-programing: With your programing you have covered a great many of the possible misunderstandings that may occur between you and your dowsing system. This is one of the important reasons you established programs or agreements with your Dowsing System.

(3) Very Important Questions: Another way that seems to work well, is when you have a very important question get together with another experienced dowser. If you each ask the question in your own way and have the same answer, this is reassuring. But if you get different answers you should both examine your questions, and then proceed from there. Most experienced dowsers agree that the question is a key factor in accurate dowsing.

Always use questions that have worked well before, and test the new ones. Test them, as suggested in "Formulating the Question" above, by asking the question several different ways to see if you repeatedly get an appropriate answer each time. This makes you carefully think about what the words actually mean and if you have left out anything in the question or program. We use many assumptions or idiomatic non-literal expressions in our communicating like: "he will get a kick out of this, hang your head, he has a chip on his shoulder, time will tell, hand out, etc. If, when you are dowsing, you find an incorrect response, careful examination of the question is more than warranted. I often ask a question two different ways.

For Best Results: Let it flow naturally. Relax and use your intuition. Let the information flow through you. You should always dowse with a loving heart and for the best good for yourself and others.

1. Sensing: When sensing for information, do not attach yourself to it. For example, if you are watching a movie, you are free to react to it in many ways. Two examples night be: You could view it from a "feeling" standpoint and tune in with deep, strong emotions and really live the part, or you could see it as a scientist, objectively looking for information and taking notes. Both could get the same basic story, How you approach the seeking of information is your choice. This is especially important when working with unhealthy or noxious energies. The advantage of using a dowsing device is that you do not need to try to physically sense or become part of the energies.

2. To Protect Yourself. To avoid absorbing undesirable energies, simply program or direct your mind to have a detached sensing attitude. When seeking dowsing information, talk to your pendulum as if it were a person. This will direct the energies to the pendulum and not to you. This keeps your mind on the action of the pendulum and not on the energies.

3. The Question: The subconscious mind is very literal in its interpretation of your questions and makes no assumptions. Many apparently wrong answers really were correct to the literal interpretation of the question. Make the question a definite request for information existing somewhere, and not for an opinion of the past, present or future. If you do to be compared to an agreed upon reference. (As compared to ... ) An example of an incomplete question: "Do you have enough money?" The answer will be random cause I did not specify what it is for or when. If instead I asked: "Do you have enough money, in your pocket right now, for a $1 ice cream cone?" You could then give a very definite and accurate answer. Carefully plan your questions.

4. Life's Lessons and Restricted Areas: not to interfere with anyone's 'Lessons in Life" or possibly their "Karma" or other unknown areas, that are best left alone. Always ask your Dowsing System May I, Can I, If the answer is NO, then tactful voidance is advisable.

5. Privacy: If we are tuning into the subconscious, then we have access to a lot of information. Never (except under very special circumstances) dowse a person without their personal request. It's like looking at their personal diary without their permission. Some persons know how to shield themselves, but most do not. Always respect personal privacy.

6. Apparent Universal Law: Be aware that there seems to be a universal law of cause and effect, or what you plant, you will reap, or Karma, or what you send out will somehow return to you, etc. (1) Always dowse for the best good of others. (2) Never try to use this gift for evil or selfish gain. (3) It's OK to dowse for your or others needs. (4) Always remember it's a gift to cherish and give.

7. Diagnosing: Do Not diagnose or give medical advice of any kind!! Always advise anyone to seek appropriate medical advice if they think they have a problem.

8. Sharing with Others: Gradually and discreetly share with those who want to know. But be unknown to those it might frighten or offend.

9. Open Mind: Always keep your mind open to new ideas and look for ways to improve. Be a life-long student, it will being much excitement and joy to you and your friends. Don't let your personal feelings interfere with your looking and listening. Just remember that one of the main reasons you believe and feel the way you do is because of the time (epoch, period, era) of your birth, and its geographic and ethnic location. This is further influenced by your particular experiences, educational and religious background. Don't let your beliefs block examining new ideas. Also, remember that a person's judgment is no better than their information.

10. Keep it Simple: Try to keep all aspects of your dowsing as simple as you can. Be sure to practice and enjoy your dowsing.

Under the U. S. Federal Pure Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1976, it is a violation of the law to attempt, in any way, to diagnose or treat any ailment of illness unless you are a medical doctor or other licensed health-care professional working under the most stringent State, AMA, and FDA approved conditions. Use good judgment, be cautious.

There are many very successful dowsing systems and methods, with or without tools; but most dowsers usually use some type of dowsing tool. The four most popular types are the Pendulum, L Rods, Y Rod, and Bobber.

You will find unlimited variations in the shapes, sizes, materials and how they are used. This variety does not seem to affect their work ability, other than speed, agility or convenience. Your choices should be determined by what tools feel and work good for you.

PENDULUM

Shape: Can be anything that you can hang, on a string or chain. They can be any size, even as small as a paper-clip on a thread. The chain or string is usually about 3 to 4 inches long.

Hold as shown. The usual response request is for: swinging straight forward for "yes" sideways for "no" and at a angle for ready for question. Feel free to instruct (direct, programing) Your dowsing, system to respond anyway you like.

Easy to make. Easy to use. Very Popular. Small enough to go in your pocket. Quick response. Excellent tool for dowsing charts or maps.

Some problem in the wind or when walking. This problem can be overcome by requesting (prearranging, programing) the pendulum to spin in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction to indicate the "yes" or "no" response.

L RODS: Angle Rod, Swing Rod, Pointing Rod

With or without a sleeve handle. The top wire can be 4 inches to over 2 feet long. The usual length is around 12 to 16 inches.

Usually wire. A metal coat hanger is a good source. Welding rod is also a very popular material. You can use 'use about any thing, you can bend into the L shape.

Hold loosely in your hand with the top wire tilted slightly downward. When one L Rod is used alone, it acts as a pointer or a swing rod. It can be requested to point towards a target or direction, or to swing sideways when encountering a specified energy field. (i.e. an aura or noxious zone.)

When using two L Rods, they are normally programed to point straight forward for the ready position, to cross for the "yes" response or when over a target, and to swing outward for the "no" response.

Easy to use, very versatile and popular. Works well when walking over rough -round. They are generally not affected by mild winds.

Not as easy to carry or conceal as a pendulum. Although the small 4 - 6 inch ones can be put in your shirt pocket.

Y ROD: Forked Stick, Talking Stick

Traditionally it is a forked stick looking like the letter Y They can be any size, usually around 12 to 24 inches in length.

Can be wood, metal or plastic. Plastic being very common for many dowsers, probably because of its ease of storage.

Hold with pointed end down. Thumbs will be up and palms towards center. Hold tight and spread Y Rod outward while rotating your wrist outward. Your thumbs will now be pointed outward and your palms up. The Y Rod will flip up into a delicate balance.

Pointing upward at an angle of around 45 degrees is usually used for the ready position. Swinging down from the ready position to point at a water vein or target. This may also be used for the "yes" response.Swinging up from the ready position is usually used for the no" response.

It acts quickly, can point directly towards a water vein or target; works well while walking over rough ground and is reliable in fairly strong winds.

This is not as versatile as other dowsing tools. It only has an up and down motion. You will need to turn your body to find direction.

BOBBER (Wand, Spring Rod, Divining Rod)

Shape: Any flexible rod, branch or wire. Can be most any length from one foot to over three feet. They sometimes have a coiled wire and a weighted tip.

Material: Any thing that is flexible.

Hold it down at 45 degrees. You can program it to simply mimic a pendulum, by bobbing up and down for "yes", sideways for "no", 45 degrees for ready for question. It can replace a pendulum for field work. Most dowsers find it easy to use.

The following working programs were for you to use as a starting point. Use them to build from. Feel free to add, subtract or change in any way you like. Talk to experienced dowsers for ideas.

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