Dowsing is an ancient art of gathering information with the use of dowsing tools. There are historical records that indicate that dowsers have been around since the times of ancient Egypt and China. The best-known tools are the pendulum, the forked stick, and the Y-rods, but there are several others as well. The Europeans used dowsers during the Middle Ages to locate underground supplies of coal. There is no scientific explanation as to why dowsing works. It is thought to be an extension of psychic ability.

Today most of us associate dowsing with hunting for water. The ancient name “water witch” or “water wizard” is often still applied to someone who has a talent for dowsing for water. However, there is a lot more to dowsing than just finding water. Many psychics use the art of dowsing to help them enhance their abilities. It can be used for locating oil, deposits of other rich minerals — even lost people!

Dowsing can involve the different senses, especially the “feeling” and visual senses. Most dowsers say that they simply “get a feeling” that helps them make decisions. Others allow their feelings to create a visual image, or an image using other senses. Learning the art of dowsing is like learning to play a musical instrument. The more you practice and learn your strengths, the more you will define your abilities.