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| The Basics of Dowsing |
for its ability to find water and other missing objects, rather like a psychic metal detector. Dowsing is popularly portrayed as a forked stick, with the dowser holding the forked end of the stick, the other end of the stick being pulled downwards, upwards, or in another direction as the dowser walks over or near the sought-for object. Dowsing also seems to be one of the most widely accepted forms of divination. The most common dowsing rods for divination look like the picture shown above. Before using, cleanse the rods by smudging (using incense), praying to your favorite deity or god/God, blessing them, or whatever method works best for you. The idea is not to let anything harmful influence the rods. HOW TO USE THEM: Hold the dowsing rods about shoulder length apart, and do not grip tightly. Relax your arms and just hold them as it feels appropriate. Dowsing rods are usually used in pairs. Using only one rod is possible, though not as effective. To find something, just start walking. Try a few times, perhaps with a bowl of water nearby, and walk past it with the intention of finding water. The rods may point towards it as you walk past, indicating that you should change direction and walk in the direction the rods are pointing. Work with them, with practice you should be able to interpret what they are trying to tell you. Remember, always use PROTECTION when using any TOOL of DIVINATION. |


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