Post by Icarus on Feb 1, 2007 8:57:05 GMT -5
Originally posted by Jinsei***
Dowsing is the action of a person called the dowser using a rod, stick or other device called a dowsing rod, dowsing stick, doodlebug (when used to locate oil) or divining rod to locate such things as underground water, hidden metal, buried treasure, oil, lost persons, etc. Since dowsing is not based upon any known scientific or empirical laws or forces of nature, it should be considered a type of divination.
Map dowsers use a dowsing device, usually a pendulum, over maps to locate oil, minerals, persons, water, etc. However, the prototype of a dowser is the field dowser who walks around an area using a forked stick to locate underground water. When above water, the rod points downward. (Some dowsers use two rods. The rods cross when above water.) Various theories have been given as to what causes the rods to move: electromagnetic or other subtle geological forces, suggestion from others or from geophysical observations, ESP and other paranormal explanations, etc.
Dowsing and other forms of divination have been around for thousands of years. There are large societies of dowsers in American and Europe and dowsers practice their art every day in all parts of the world. There have even been scientists in recent years who have offered proof that dowsing works.
The testimonials of dowsers and those who observe them provide the main evidence for dowsing. The evidence is simple: dowsers find what they are dowsing for and they do this many times.
Dowsing is a searching tool that has been used for thousands of years by those who have tried, with the help of a Y shaped rod, to locate underground water, ore bodies, oil and other important resources. Dowsing is subjective by nature. Its success depends on the qualities developed by the dowsers themselves, who sense, via a mind-body link, the presence of underground structures.
Scientists have tried to understand the physical basis of dowsing; what factors link the movement of the rod in the dowser's hand to underground structures. No one has yet successfully explained the dowsing signal.
Pendulums can be made of different materials. The best length for the pendulum is six inches. As long as the bobber - or weight on the end is not too light - nor too heavy. It should weigh less than have an ounce. The best shape for the weight - or point - is something that comes to a point.
You can make your pendulum or buy one. Pendulums are a simple way to communicate with the other side. I have seen people in stores use them to select products such as - books - produce - clothing - just about anything.
The most common types of pendulums are:
- a crystal tied with wire then suspended on a chain or cord
- a chain necklace with some kind of charm suspended at the bottom
- a chain with metal pointer at the bottom - these are usual store bought
- the human body - which is a pendulum that can move back and forth - or side to side
HOW TO USE A PENDULUM
Once you select your pendulum you are ready to begin.
Sit down and get comfortable. Your mind and body should feel relaxed with no stress.
You can rest your elbow on a table in front of you allow the pendulum to swing free - or you can hold your arm in a horizontal position again allowing your pendulum to swing freely.
You do not have to be psychic to use a pendulum. It will guide itself. It is moved by either your thoughts or someone in spirit who works through you - generally your spirit guide.
The first step is to get the feel of the pendulum and how it will move for you.
Pendulums movements:
- straight line - side to side or front and back
- circles - clockwise or counterclockwise
- elliptical motion
Most questions asked when using a pendulum have Yes or No answers. You must determine the direction your pendulum will take for Yes and for No.
Hold the pendulum in your hand. With the other hand - touch the point to steady its motion.
Keep your eyes on the point.
Now address the pendulum and say, "Show me 'Yes'." It will soon swing in one direction - which could be side to side, back and forth, or circles.
Now say, "Show me No." It should swing in the opposite direction.
Be certain the pendulum is not being guided by the movement of your hand or fingers.
Once you have determine the pattern for Yes and No - you are ready to begin.
There are times that the answer is unknown - or the spirit needs more information. At that time - the pendulum will swing diagonally.
The faster the movement - the stronger the energies.
Sometimes a pendulum will appear to bob or dance up and down. This is usually an affirmative response. the point is sometimes called a bobber.
It the pendulum does not move at all - then you must stop and try again at another time - or find another way to channel.
There are generally no rituals involve with pendulum use - though some people hold their pendulum in their hand before they begin to 'charge' it.
You can use it anywhere.
When you ask your questions you may want to record the answers.
Now you are ready to begin to ask your questions.
Start with something simple such as, "Is it sunny today?" "Is it Monday?" "Are you here to answer my questions?"
Once you get the 'swing' of it - you can move on to personal questions.
Remember to only ask a question ONCE. If you want more information - you might want to use a chart. At this time the pendulum should be about two inches above the chart - or as is comfortable.
If the motion of your pendulum increases - or the circles get large - the energy is increasing and you can expect change linked to the question you were asking. Pursue further questions to get additional information.
Courtesy of: Unknown - I don't remember where I got this information from. So, if anyone knows, please let me know.
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
Dowsing is the action of a person called the dowser using a rod, stick or other device called a dowsing rod, dowsing stick, doodlebug (when used to locate oil) or divining rod to locate such things as underground water, hidden metal, buried treasure, oil, lost persons, etc. Since dowsing is not based upon any known scientific or empirical laws or forces of nature, it should be considered a type of divination.
Map dowsers use a dowsing device, usually a pendulum, over maps to locate oil, minerals, persons, water, etc. However, the prototype of a dowser is the field dowser who walks around an area using a forked stick to locate underground water. When above water, the rod points downward. (Some dowsers use two rods. The rods cross when above water.) Various theories have been given as to what causes the rods to move: electromagnetic or other subtle geological forces, suggestion from others or from geophysical observations, ESP and other paranormal explanations, etc.
Dowsing and other forms of divination have been around for thousands of years. There are large societies of dowsers in American and Europe and dowsers practice their art every day in all parts of the world. There have even been scientists in recent years who have offered proof that dowsing works.
The testimonials of dowsers and those who observe them provide the main evidence for dowsing. The evidence is simple: dowsers find what they are dowsing for and they do this many times.
Dowsing is a searching tool that has been used for thousands of years by those who have tried, with the help of a Y shaped rod, to locate underground water, ore bodies, oil and other important resources. Dowsing is subjective by nature. Its success depends on the qualities developed by the dowsers themselves, who sense, via a mind-body link, the presence of underground structures.
Scientists have tried to understand the physical basis of dowsing; what factors link the movement of the rod in the dowser's hand to underground structures. No one has yet successfully explained the dowsing signal.
Pendulums can be made of different materials. The best length for the pendulum is six inches. As long as the bobber - or weight on the end is not too light - nor too heavy. It should weigh less than have an ounce. The best shape for the weight - or point - is something that comes to a point.
You can make your pendulum or buy one. Pendulums are a simple way to communicate with the other side. I have seen people in stores use them to select products such as - books - produce - clothing - just about anything.
The most common types of pendulums are:
- a crystal tied with wire then suspended on a chain or cord
- a chain necklace with some kind of charm suspended at the bottom
- a chain with metal pointer at the bottom - these are usual store bought
- the human body - which is a pendulum that can move back and forth - or side to side
HOW TO USE A PENDULUM
Once you select your pendulum you are ready to begin.
Sit down and get comfortable. Your mind and body should feel relaxed with no stress.
You can rest your elbow on a table in front of you allow the pendulum to swing free - or you can hold your arm in a horizontal position again allowing your pendulum to swing freely.
You do not have to be psychic to use a pendulum. It will guide itself. It is moved by either your thoughts or someone in spirit who works through you - generally your spirit guide.
The first step is to get the feel of the pendulum and how it will move for you.
Pendulums movements:
- straight line - side to side or front and back
- circles - clockwise or counterclockwise
- elliptical motion
Most questions asked when using a pendulum have Yes or No answers. You must determine the direction your pendulum will take for Yes and for No.
Hold the pendulum in your hand. With the other hand - touch the point to steady its motion.
Keep your eyes on the point.
Now address the pendulum and say, "Show me 'Yes'." It will soon swing in one direction - which could be side to side, back and forth, or circles.
Now say, "Show me No." It should swing in the opposite direction.
Be certain the pendulum is not being guided by the movement of your hand or fingers.
Once you have determine the pattern for Yes and No - you are ready to begin.
There are times that the answer is unknown - or the spirit needs more information. At that time - the pendulum will swing diagonally.
The faster the movement - the stronger the energies.
Sometimes a pendulum will appear to bob or dance up and down. This is usually an affirmative response. the point is sometimes called a bobber.
It the pendulum does not move at all - then you must stop and try again at another time - or find another way to channel.
There are generally no rituals involve with pendulum use - though some people hold their pendulum in their hand before they begin to 'charge' it.
You can use it anywhere.
When you ask your questions you may want to record the answers.
Now you are ready to begin to ask your questions.
Start with something simple such as, "Is it sunny today?" "Is it Monday?" "Are you here to answer my questions?"
Once you get the 'swing' of it - you can move on to personal questions.
Remember to only ask a question ONCE. If you want more information - you might want to use a chart. At this time the pendulum should be about two inches above the chart - or as is comfortable.
If the motion of your pendulum increases - or the circles get large - the energy is increasing and you can expect change linked to the question you were asking. Pursue further questions to get additional information.
Courtesy of: Unknown - I don't remember where I got this information from. So, if anyone knows, please let me know.
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