Before technology was developed to "see" underground, people relied on dowsing (a form of divination) to find wells of water, metals, precious stones, and even missing people or unmarked graves. Although this practice has never been scientifically proven to be effective, it remains widespread in many parts of the world. You can use dowsing by learning to hold wands correctly to find water, lost items, or determine the energy of a room or environment.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Hold the Chopsticks Properly
Step 1. Find some dowsing rods
You can use natural objects, such as tree branches or sticks. Often, dowsers use a forked stick made from willow, peach, or witch hazel branches. Look for a stick with two forked branches of the same length at one end.
- If you don't want to use this type of stick, you can choose a coat hanger, two wire rods or a pendulum. Cut the coat hanger to obtain two equal pieces, at least 30-60 cm long; alternatively, you can use two metal sticks of equal length or a pendulum made specifically for dowsing, available online or at "new age" stores.
- Some sticks are shaped like an "L" at each end, with the short side facing down; these items are also available online and in specialized stores.
Step 2. Hold the sticks an arm's length from your body
You should hold one in each hand so that it rests flat on your index finger, while the back of the handle stays in contact with the base of the hand. Do not grasp them hard, as they must be able to float freely to perform their function.
- Keep them at a distance of 22-23 cm, to prevent them from crossing or meeting. You can practice a few times until you feel confident in handling them correctly.
- If you have opted for a forked stick, you should keep it at arm's length from your body, avoiding squeezing it hard to allow it to swing freely in your hands.
Step 3. Keep the sticks steady and straight as you walk
Once you've figured out how to handle them properly, you should start practicing walking and moving with chopsticks in hand. Make sure they stay straight and still as you move, as they need to stay parallel to the ground.
Hold them at arm's length and walk slowly around the room. Avoid having the tips of the sticks pointing up or down, because you don't have to unintentionally move them with the force of your body or arms
Method 2 of 4: Finding Sources of Water
Step 1. Keep the sticks steady in your hands
Begin practicing dowsing with the rods steady and straight in each hand so that they are an arm's length away from your body. Check that they are not facing up or down and that they keep a distance of 22-23 cm between them.
If you have decided to use a "Y" stick, you should tilt it upwards by about 45 ° in order to have a good "reading" of the area
Step 2. Walk into the environment you want to study while holding the sticks in your hands
Dowsers are often called upon to locate water in a certain area, such as rural or suburban communities. You should maintain the correct grip of the tools and slowly walk back and forth throughout the area you are studying. Remember not to squeeze the sticks tightly, just enough to keep them from moving as you walk.
Step 3. Wait for the sticks to cross or move
When the sticks locate a source of water, their ends rotate or move downwards. The ends may cross when they are above a certain point, indicating the presence of water underground.
It may help to try to visualize the underground water as you walk with chopsticks in hand. You can imagine a stream or a body of water to help the chopsticks understand what to look for
Method 3 of 4: Finding Lost Items
Step 1. Relax and view the lost item
You can use chopsticks to find lost items or materials, such as a piece of jewelry. Start by holding the sticks in the correct position in each hand. Relax, close your eyes and mentally visualize the object you want to find.
You could take a few deep breaths to calm down and achieve a state of serenity. Focus on what you have lost and try to channel the energy through the wands
Step 2. Ask the sticks to lead you to the object
You can do it aloud or with thought. You might say, "Where is the item I lost?" or: "Find it"; in this way, you project your intention towards the chopsticks.
Step 3. Let the sticks take you to where what you are looking for is
You should keep them steady and parallel to the floor as you walk, letting them lead you to the object. Do not resist any pull or tug you feel through the sticks; you should walk in the direction where you feel the sticks are leading you. Eventually you will reach the lost item.
Method 4 of 4: Evaluate the Energy of a Room or Environment
Step 1. View the energy of the room or environment
You can use dowsing rods to figure out how much positive or negative energy there is in an area or room, ie the "Qi" of the room. You can decide to test the energy levels of your home, office or even the garden. To do this, enter the room with chopsticks in hand, close your eyes and try to visualize the "Qi". Try to imagine the energy flows moving through all space; don't worry if you can't, as the wands help you locate these paths.
The wands help you trace the paths of "Qi", after which you can make changes to the room or space to allow the energy to flow more freely. By doing so, the room or environment conveys a better and uplifting feeling. A room with good energy is filled with a constant amount of "Qi"
Step 2. Ask the wands to lead you along the energy path
You can do this both out loud and in thought. You might say, "Can you show me the energy of this room?" or: "Show me how energy flows in this space"; in doing so, you communicate your intention to the chopsticks.
Step 3. Let the sticks take you to these areas
Indulge in any pull or tug you feel to follow the flow of energy. You should try to walk in each point of the space under consideration, to understand how it adapts to the path of "Qi". The chopsticks guide you to areas where the flow moves best and where it is static.
