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How to Dowse for Lost Objects

In centuries past, water witches detected good locations for wells by divining the presence of water using a Y-shaped wooden rod cut from a tree. Although this is the most famous application of the process of dowsing, it can also be used to locate any object. There is no concrete scientific proof that dowsing works, but there is anecdotal evidence that this entertaining and unusual process has been used to successfully discover water, missing people, precious metals and lost objects.

Things You'll Need

Y-shaped dowsing rod

Instructions

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  Locate a Y-shaped tree branch. Cut it from the tree and strip off any leaves and loose bark. Willow or any porous wood is a good choice. The rod should be flexible and light enough to carry easily. A rod about 2 feet long with the diameter of your finger is a good manageable size. Dowsing rods come in many forms, shapes and materials. After you have tried a using a Y-rod, you can experiment with L-rods and other rod styles.
- 2
  Keep the rod with you for a period of time to develop a connection with it. Although this isn't always necessary, it can't hurt. There are hundreds of suggestions for achieving the best results when using a dowsing rod, like wearing rubber shoes, for example, but the best approach for the beginner is to start simple and learn what works for you.
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  Test the operation of your rod by having a friend hide an object, like a quarter, in a small room or the backyard. Once the object has been hidden, clear your mind.
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  Hold the rod with one angled section in each hand and think about finding the object.
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  Keep the straight shaft of the "Y" parallel to the ground.
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  While concentrating on the object, start walking through the room in overlapping sweeps. Don't let the tip of the rod droop. Pause when you begin to feel a strong downward pressure on the rod--it's unmistakable. Look in each section of the room where you get a reaction from the rod. Once you have found the object, you will have some idea of the type of pressure and performance you can expect from your dowsing rod. The next time you try to find your car keys or glasses using a dowsing rod, you'll be prepared.

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