It is often easiest to begin dowsing by experimenting with a pair of dowsing rods. Walk slowly over a known underground energy line. As you reach the line, the two rods will cross over each other. This experience helps you recognise that you can access and respond to unseen energies.

If practising at home, you can lay a garden hose across the lawn with water running through it and repeat the exercise. The flowing water creates a detectable energy line that is ideal for practice.

This process builds acceptance and belief in your own ability to sense energy.

Dowsing rods are particularly effective for outdoor dowsing of locations, especially in windy conditions, as they are less affected by movement than a pendulum.

When using a dowsing pendulum, hold the cord lightly between the tips of your thumb and first finger, as these fingertips are the most sensitive to subtle energy changes. Initially, the pendulum may remain still. Slowly allow the cord to slip through your fingers, lengthening the drop. When the pendulum begins to move naturally, this indicates your ideal cord length.

To establish clear responses, begin with a question that is obviously false, such as, “Is the moon made of blue cheese?” The direction in which the pendulum moves will indicate your negative response.

Next, ask a question that is unquestionably true, such as, “Am I [state your given birth name]?” The direction the pendulum moves will indicate your positive response. Experienced dowsers attest that when dowsing on a person, the given birth name must be used rather than nicknames or pet names.

As your dowsing skills develop, you may occasionally receive unclear or mixed responses. For example, the pendulum may begin to swing positively but then move diagonally or up and down. This usually indicates that the question is unclear or poorly phrased. In such cases, simply rephrase the question to make it clearer and more precise.



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