Dowsing Tools

The Dowsing Rod
We commonly visualize someone holding a forked stick that reacts when the person is standing over an underground source of water. This is the traditional dowsing tool, easily be made from a V- or Y-shaped branch cut from a peach or willow tree. The dowsing rod is held with the palms upward, holding the two ends of the forks. The elbows are held close to the body, keeping the stick in a state of tension. If you are searching for underground water, think casually about your desire for water, and then walk over the ground until the forked stick reacts. Usually, this is a strong downward pull, known as the dowsing response.