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DOWSING
The ability to find people, artefacts or substances by use of maps, pictures
or physically being in a place are currently the most popular applications
of Dowsing. Most dowsers use two 'dowsing rods' and/or a pendulum. The
rods, traditionally known as 'Wishing Rods', are formed into an L shape
and are usually made of copper although the oldest known material was
wood, usually forked Hazel branches along with Apple, Beech and Alder.
(It is said that metal coat hangers work just as well!). One rod is held
in each hand and you have located what it is you are looking for when
the rods cross.
When using a pendulum most people weight the line with a crystal, or heavy
weight. The important thing seems to be the length of the line which the
pendulum swings on. In his book, "The Power of The Pendulum,"
Tom Lethbridge explains his own experiments into pendulum lengths and
also his own theories as to how dowsing works. However, what does seem
a mystery is how diviners can dowse over a map to find people or substances
when the focus of the search can be many kilometres away. Indeed this
does suggest some sort of psychic activity.
Dowsing is reported to date back approximately 7000 years but origins
are still unknown. It is accepted, however, that the Egyptians used images
of forked rods in some of their artwork as did the Ancient Chinese kings.
In Europe, it was known for dowsing to be used in the Middle Ages to find
coal deposits. Since this time people have dowsed for everything from
lost objects to missing people, some of them are reported to be very accurate
although the scientific community as a whole have yet to decide if they
support or refute this ability. Some people earn money by advising mining
companies before they carry out test drilling/core sample.
In 1930's there was a lot of activity in Europe with the formation of
'The British Society of Dowsers'. The term Rasiesthesia was also coined
by French priest Alex Bouly based on the Latin words for 'radiation' and
'perception', although the term dowsing has stood the test of time.
In 1986 American dowsers argued that there was a connection between dowsing
and astrological links with the element Fire.
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ARTICLE BELOW SUBMITTED BY
DaEl Walker
Dowsing, scientifically known as radioesthesia, is the
interaction of the mind of the dowser and the energy of the object of
interest. Most dowsing is used to find water and minerals. It has been
used to find lost objects, even people. It can be used to dowse the subtle
energy field surrounding objects, plants, animals, and people. If we are
doing energy healing, we can dowse the body of a patient before and after
treatment, and observe any energy changes. If we quantify these results
we can reach conclusions about the efficiency of our techniques.
There are hundreds of ways to dowse. The most popular way is using L-rods.
These are simply bent wires, which can be pointed in the direction of
the area of interest. You can make a simple set of L-rods by getting two
metal coat hangers and cutting off the long wires at the bottoms. Bend
one end of each at about four inches into a 90 degree L shape. The small
end is the handle and the long end is the pointer. Take a plastic soda
straw and cut it in half. Place one piece over the smaller end of each
L-rod. This will be the sleeve of the handle, which enables the L-rod
to swivel freely without being affected by the muscles of the hand. Hold
a L-rod in each hand, pointing toward the object to be measured. Be sure
the L-rod is horizontal to the ground.
If you want to measure the energy field of a person, make sure they are
not holding or wearing any crystals or jewelry. Step back about 3 paces,
turn and face them. Hold the L-rods parallel to the ground and pointing
toward your subject. In your mind, or out loud, tell yourself what the
L-rods are measuring. This is very important. Your mind is very precise.
It will measure exactly what you tell it to. "I am measuring the
reserve bioenergy field of this body." Focus your attention only
on this person. Do not let your mind wander and think of anyone or anything
else, or you will affect the results. Walk toward the person, slowly,
keeping the L-rods straight and level. When you enter the energy field,
the wires will open wide, the left wire going to the left and the right
hand wire swinging to the right. Measure the distance between the wires
and the body.
Create the healing change. Once again, dowse the body. Step back at least
8 paces, turn and walk toward the body, L-rods parallel and pointing toward
the subject. When you reach the energy field of the body the wires will
swing open. Measure the distance and compare between the first effort.
The difference is the change you made by the healing.
You can use this same method to see if your crystals or jewelry have any
effect on a human energy field. Measure the subject with nothing on and
then add your object and measure again.
Explore these phenomena. Dowse plants, animals, crystals, trees, and people
who touch these objects. This is a fascinating field to enter. For more
information about the fascinating subject of dowsing, contact the American
Society of Dowsers, Danville, Vermont 05828.
Copyright,1998, DaEl Walker
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