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We are the Oregon Territory Chapter of the ASD (American Society of Dowsers) |
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Oregon Dowsers is an active group with wide ranging dowsing interests. We meet once a month on the last Friday of the month and have over 4 outdoor events a year. The first 1/2 hour of the Friday meeting is always for beginners to come and learn the basics. Anyone is welcome to come along to the meetings and events. We look forward to seeing you there. See the meeting link above for schedule and location.
Learn about dowsingDefinition: To dowse is to search, with the aid of simple hand held tools or instruments, for that which is otherwise hidden from view or knowledge. It can be applied to searches for a great number of artifacts, elements and entities.
Dowsing is most commonly known toThe founder of most people in association with searching for underground water; not surprising considering the absolute need for water by man and his animals and cultivated plants which sustain him. What is less readily known is that dowsing can be also used for searching for other underground features such as archaeological remains, cavities and tunnels, oil, veins of mineral ore, underground building services, missing items and occasionally missing persons. |
Our founder, Mike Doney began the Oregon Dowsers 40 years age. Here he relates his experiences with dowsing and working with the spirit world. To purchase the whole two hour presentation go to Mike Doney on Dowsing |
Can Anyone Dowse?
Basically, we think the answer is yes, insofar as the ability appears to be a natural human faculty. After all, animals have the instinct to seek water often many miles distant.
It is a skill which can be taught and the Society regularly holds lectures, courses and workshops to this end. However, a few people do appear to have some difficulty, whilst at the other end of the spectrum lie those who have a particular gift. Young children often demonstrate a natural flair for dowsing but most of us can develop the art by practice and perseverance.
So, how does it work? ....
To put it simply, we don't know. Although there are several theories, science cannot prove how it works. It is said that around 90% of what makes up our reality in this world, cannot be experienced through our five senses.
Dowsing is explained as an intuitive connection to the sub-conscious which is able to tap into the "universal consciousness" or "mind of God". Some relate it to the holographic idea - God is within and God is all-knowing. The dowser "tunes in" to the information similar to meditation. Others say dowsing is related to kinesiology or "muscle testing". Kinesiology is done by holding a thought or question in your mind while testing the truth or positive reaction from your sub-conscious through a muscle response.
What can dowsing be used for?....
Basically, we think the answer is yes, insofar as the ability appears to be a natural human faculty. After all, animals have the instinct to seek water often many miles distant.
It is a skill which can be taught and the Society regularly holds lectures, courses and workshops to this end. However, a few people do appear to have some difficulty, whilst at the other end of the spectrum lie those who have a particular gift. Young children often demonstrate a natural flair for dowsing but most of us can develop the art by practice and perseverance.
So, how does it work? ....
To put it simply, we don't know. Although there are several theories, science cannot prove how it works. It is said that around 90% of what makes up our reality in this world, cannot be experienced through our five senses.
Dowsing is explained as an intuitive connection to the sub-conscious which is able to tap into the "universal consciousness" or "mind of God". Some relate it to the holographic idea - God is within and God is all-knowing. The dowser "tunes in" to the information similar to meditation. Others say dowsing is related to kinesiology or "muscle testing". Kinesiology is done by holding a thought or question in your mind while testing the truth or positive reaction from your sub-conscious through a muscle response.
What can dowsing be used for?....
- Locating underground water domes and veins
- Determining the water depth and flow rate
- Finding lost objects
- Agricultural purposes such as soil analysis and crop selection
- Locating oil or mineral deposits
- Energizing water or food
- Locating subtle earth energies such as grid lines, vortex areas
- Balancing energies
- Identifying health problems, allergies, etc.
- Removing harmful energies
- Indicating beneficial foods or supplements
- Sending healing energies
- Finding answers to questions that cannot be answered by rational thought process or scientific methodology
- Practically anything you can think of!
Tools & Equipment
The instruments and tools dowsers use are simple. For the most part they are simply an extension of the human response giving clearer signals than can sometimes be detected without them.
V Rod: Traditionally made from a forked twig, this instrument can be made up from any springy material such as wood, cane, plastic or metal.
Angle Rods: These are L shaped rods, usually used in pairs. The shorter arm of the L is held in the closed palm with the long section parallel to the ground and to each other. Typically, when the target is reached the rods will cross indicating the spot.
Wand: This is a single long rod held in the hand and will react with circular or oscillating movements.
Pendulum: A bob on a twine reacts with a number of different movements and is often used in conjunction with charts or over a map for distant dowsing.
There are a large variety of such tools and they come in all shapes and sizes but they are almost all variations of the above.
V Rod: Traditionally made from a forked twig, this instrument can be made up from any springy material such as wood, cane, plastic or metal.
Angle Rods: These are L shaped rods, usually used in pairs. The shorter arm of the L is held in the closed palm with the long section parallel to the ground and to each other. Typically, when the target is reached the rods will cross indicating the spot.
Wand: This is a single long rod held in the hand and will react with circular or oscillating movements.
Pendulum: A bob on a twine reacts with a number of different movements and is often used in conjunction with charts or over a map for distant dowsing.
There are a large variety of such tools and they come in all shapes and sizes but they are almost all variations of the above.