water, to mark the spot for drilling wells and boreholes, was (excuse the pun) a well established practice.
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Whilst a scientific explanations still eludes us, the true value and worth of dowsing can be verified from the track record of successful dowsers, and the experience of those who willingly spend good money in employing them today.
Can Anyone Dowse?
Basically, The British Society of Dowsers think the answer is yes, insofar as the ability appears to be a natural human faculty. After all, animals have the instinct to seek water, often from many miles away. It is a skill which can be taught and the Society regularly holds lectures, courses and workshops to this end. However, a few people do appear to have some difficulty, whilst at the other end of the spectrum lie those who have a particular gift.
Tools and Equipment
The instruments and tools used are simple. For the most part they are simply an extension of the human response, giving clearer signals than can sometimes be detected without them.
V Rod: Traditionally made from a forked twig, this instrument can be made up from any springy material such as wood, cane, plastic or metal.
Angle Rods: These are L shaped rods, usually used in pairs. The sorter arm of the L is held in the closed palm with the long section parallel to the ground and to each other. Typically, when the target is reached the rods will cross indicating the spot.
Wand: This is a single long rod held in the hand and will react with circular or oscillating movements.
Pendulum: A bob on a twine reacts with a number of different movements and is often used in conjunction with charts or over a map for distant dowsing.
So, how does it work?
Martin Wood earns a living from dowsing. He his known as The Geopathic Property Doctor, and deals with problematic ‘Earth Energies’ that can affect the health and well-being of both ourselves and animals. “Essentially, dowsing is a way of using a simple, non technical instrument to locate something that is not known to us” he explains. “Most dowsing tools are
relatively inexpensive but, when obtaining dowsing rods, go for a simple sturdy design without all the frills, which do little to enhance the rods operation.” “Finding services such as gas
and water pipes, telephone and mains cables, sewerage pipes or drainage pipes, will probably be part of a turfcare professional’s requirements at some time in his career.” “Take drainage as an example. Much like the process of dowsing for water, the depth of the drainage pipes, and whether it is blocked or broken, can be determined. Indeed, the turfcare
technicalities of what was sought.” “Let’s cover the basic principles
of dowsing. Firstly, get to know your rods. I favour the angle field rods which I manufacture myself from 16” mild steel.” “Be comfortable - hold your
professional may have more technical requirements to ask of the rods and could, possibly, be better as a novice dowser than an experienced one who could not focus or understand the
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rods, firstly with your arms by your side. Raise your arms and rods up until the rods are pointing forward, arms slightly bent at the elbows. If you are holding rods with handles, try to get a balance for the rods so they are not rotating round and to all sides prior to dowsing. Once the rods feel balanced, try to establish a reaction. For ‘YES’, the rods usually turn inwards and, for ‘No’, the rods turn outwards.” “What is key to the success of this operation is focus, and this is vital for your rods to react. Whatever you visualise is what your rods will react to. You must be precise with your focus. For example, to find a flowing underground stream, focus on an underground stream coursing its way through the rock or ground.” “Don’t allow the rods to become the main focus, they are just an extension of you. Now, slowly walk forward and watch for a reaction from the rods, which should either cross or point in one direction when water is found, to show flow direction. Some people’s rods will remain crossed until they have cleared the water route.” “If you have no luck with that
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