Pendulum and Dowsing are tools and practices for perceiving energies, information and hidden structures beyond normal sensory perception. The pendulum – an object hanging on a thread made of crystal, metal or wood – answers yes/no questions through its movements or indicates energy fields. The divining rod (dowsing) is classically used to locate water veins, earth rays and energy lines.
Dowsing has been used for centuries to find sources, for health diagnosis and for spiritual guidance. The pendulum is a popular tool for intuitive decision-making and chakra and aura work. Both methods are based on the assumption that the human body can perceive subtle energy fields and make them visible through fine muscle reflexes (ideomotor action).
Tip: Incense with frankincense or white sage before pendulum work helps to clarify one's own energy state and open intuition.
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