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| DOWSING - AN INTRODUCTION |
A fundamental point is that Dowsing accesses and measures the reaction of the dowser - the dowsing pendulum or rods do not have any power of their own. They are the tools, a means of accessing a subconscious ability which everyone has, but is usually dormant. The pendulum does not move by magic! It moves as a result of tiny muscular movements by the person using it. These movements are ‘controlled’ by our hidden abilities and we are able to see the results clearly as they are amplified and indicated by the pendulum and rods much like a meter for measuring your pulse. |
| Choosing a
Pendulum Remember that the pendulum has no intrinsic power and you are looking for something that is sensitive to you and that you feel comfortable with. Like buying clothes or jewellery, you would not get something too large or small and you have preferences for colour, weight, texture and ‘feel’. There are many uses of dowsing and some prefer to use a variety of pendulums for different purposes having found that each ‘attunes’ them better to the particular objective of the dowsing. Pendulums can be made of most materials: wood, metal, plastic, ceramic, glass, natural crystal and others. Many find they have an affinity with natural rather than manufactured materials and crystal or wood is therefore preferred. It would seem logical to access a natural human ability with natural material - but it may be that you find plastic or metal works better for you. In most cases any pendulum will work to an extent but the movements are more evident and sensitive with your chosen one. |
| How To Use a
Pendulum It may appear simple but the use of the pendulum is perhaps the most important and hardest part of dowsing. Having chosen your preferred material, size and weight, you need to find a ‘rapport’ where the use of the pendulum is just like using your hands - it is a part of you. You will find this develops and improves over a period of time and it is important not to expect results the first time you try to dowse. You will need to find your best length for the cord or chain. Start at about 8 centimetres (3 inches) and hold it firmly but not tightly. Clear your mind and relax. Concentrate on the pendulum but not too intensely. You may find it easier to rest your elbow on the table. Now ask a simple ‘yes or no’ question where you know the answer is ‘yes’ - for example ‘Is my name (your name)’ or ‘Am I in ...(your town)’. After a few seconds the pendulum should start to move in one of the 4 basic directions (see below). Try a longer or shorter length for the cord or chain until the movement is strongest. Make a note of your ‘Yes’ direction, you’ll find this is consistent throughout. Now confirm your ‘No’ direction by asking a ‘No’ question. In most cases it will be the opposite of your ‘Yes’ (if ‘Yes’ is clockwise it will usually be anti-clockwise, if North-South then usually West-East). Some will find it is not the direct opposite—maybe clockwise for yes and north-south for no. To repeat, don’t be discouraged when starting if you get no response or any of the movements are tiny - they will become stronger in time. |
| Movements of the
pendulum The four basic movements are (left to right) Clockwise, Anti-Clockwise, ‘North-South’, ‘West-East’. Most users will find that one of these will be the ‘positive’ and another the ‘negative’ movement. North-South and West-East are not necessarily along compass points, they mean towards and away from you and across you respectively. |
| Methods of
Dowsing There are several ways to dowse with a pendulum. Most people will have a preferred method which they use regularly but many will use all the different ways at some time. Traditional This is perhaps the method known by most people. You carefully walk across an area holding the pendulum and check for movement. For example if you are seeking underground water the pendulum will rotate or swing at the point you cross the stream or well. Some researches appeared to show that the length of the chain or cord could relate to the material being sought - a length of x inches for water, y inches for metal, z inches for bone etc. However many find that simply concentrating on the objective of the search will ‘attune’ to the material. The Traditional method is perhaps not ideal for the beginner as it can be difficult to keep the pendulum reasonably still whilst walking. Directional Often used in conjunction with other methods, this uses the pendulum as a sort of compass to search for something. Ask which direction it is in and the pendulum will start to swing along a particular line which you then mark (outdoors you can do this with a stick or string, indoors a line on paper will usually suffice). You can then either follow this line using the ‘Traditional’ method until the pendulum reacts or a quicker way is to go to another position and ask for another line. You then simply find where the two lines cross. This last technique is ideal for speedy map dowsing. Yes and No This is probably the best way to start. It uses the same ‘yes’ and ‘no’ test described under ‘How To Use …’ and most people can get results. The idea is to simply ask questions of the pendulum (really you are asking your own abilities) that can be answered yes or no. You don’t need to ask out loud! Just ‘think’ the question. By careful ‘questioning’ you can use this method for almost any purpose. For finding something somewhere in England start by asking ‘Is it north or south of Birmingham?’ then ‘Is it west or east of Birmingham?’ and so on until you get to a particular building or area. Then in a building ask if it is in a particular room or for an area you can mark out squares and check which square it is in. ‘Point and Dowse’ Similar to ‘Yes and No’, this involves pointing or touching whilst asking the pendulum for directions or a positive/negative response. For example you may point and ask ‘Is this the way to…’ or touch someone and ask ‘Is this person named xxx’ or touch a photo to ask questions about a person, place etc. Also for map dowsing where you can point at a location and ask ‘Is it here?’ or ‘Are there any ancient relics buried here?’. Pointing and touching is preferred by some as they feel it gives a stronger response than just ‘yes and no’ questioning, particularly for those just starting. |
| What can a Pendulum do?
From the ancient idea of dowsing for water, nowadays the subject has expanded so much you can dowse for almost anything! There are those who believe dowsing can even be used to predict future events. In each case you need concentrate completely on the object of the dowsing and to be very exact in ‘questioning’ if you are using the ‘Yes and No’ method. Above all, do not be discouraged if your early trials are not productive or simply incorrect. This is usually due to not concentrating fully or impatience. As with any other latent ability, expertise does take time! Keep trying and see the results! Here is a brief list.. Locating water - maybe the traditional well or stream under farmland, but also water mains and pipes in towns. Locating buried materials - could include coal, oil, wood, metals etc Locating artefacts - old buried dwellings or ruins, ancient sites, old coins and other artefacts. Ley Lines A complete subject in itself! Ley lines are reputedly ‘lines of power’ that run across large areas—even through countries. Many ancient spiritual and religious sites are reportedly located on these lines, providing a theory that the ‘power’ of the lines was understood and used in that era. The lines are straight and can cover hundreds, even thousands of kilometres. They are easily found by dowsers as they give a strong reaction to the pendulum. Map Dowsing The potential has still to be fully explored and map dowsing is perhaps the most exciting use of the pendulum. Best of all, it can be done by anyone almost anywhere. Try the directional method for speed by dowsing from the end of the map and then one side. The map can also be divided in to squares and you can use the ‘point and dowse’ method to check each square. For ‘country-wide’ searches you will need a series of maps each covering a smaller area as you refine the search. You can quickly move from a map of the world to a single building in a town! Lost objects Look for lost items in a room, building, town or larger area. You might find some down the back of the sofa! Locating People Find old friends or family, well known people, someone who is late getting home. Of course the reverse can be used to find the nearest town if you are lost in the country! Body and Aura Dowsing Recently becoming more popular, this theory involves dowsing the body for physical and emotional weaknesses etc. Some also theorise an invisible ‘aura’ surrounding the body and dowse this in a similar way. These ideas do not replace qualified medical treatment and if you are unwell you should always seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner. Future Prediction A new and unproven area. Most dowsers do not accept that future events can be ‘searched’. The principle is simply to use the ‘yes and no’ method to ask questions about future events. Maybe someone will dowse the winning lottery numbers! |
| A few ideas ... Search the world for a celebrity by map dowsing. At a party, leave the room whilst something is hidden, then everyone can try to find it by dowsing. Look for buried ancient relics or coins on site or on a map. Look for underground water pipes and streams on your property. |
| Using Dowsing Rods Dowsing Rods can be used in similar ways to the pendulum and are preferred by some. The rods will cross each other or move apart (or you may find one or both rods will spin clockwise or anti-clockwise) to represent yes and no . Ensure that the rods move easily in the hands. It is best to use a set with tubes so that the hands are not in direct contact with the rods. Dowsing Rods available from Living Designs are balanced and very sensitive. |
| One of the pleasures of dowsing is that you
can experiment with ideas yourself. There are many books on the subject but
most dowsers have their own techniques and a ‘hands-on’ approach is
recommended rather than copying another persons method. When working in any area, particularly rural, please respect the laws and ownership of any land or property. This guide only reports the ideas of dowsers and is for information only. Living Designs make no claim as to the effectiveness of any item described. |
| All
information in these guides are completely revised to include ancient and
modern beliefs world-wide and are shown as a mythological record only for
interest and information. Living Designs make no representation as to the
accuracy, properties or effectiveness of any product or item.
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