How Does A Divining Rod Work?
A divining rod is a tool used by a diviner to locate things of importance usually hidden under the surface of the earth. Usually the divining rod is used to look for water sources, although metal, gemstones and even “Earth currents”. Earlier on still in history, divining has also been a way for people to discern the will of the gods. Other words used for divining is dowsing, doodlebugging and water-witching. The Divining Rod To start, you first need a divining rod. A dividing rod should be a wooden Y-shaped branched, whose shape was formed organically and not put together by human hands. The preferred wood, which would bring more accurate results are: • Hazel twigs • Witch-hazel branches • Willow • Peaches It is also believed that the fresher the branch is, the more effective it is for dowsing or divining. Nowadays, metallic divining rods are used in the same way. It can be a wire formed into an L-shape or a wire coat hanger. The short part of the L is grasped tightly facing the sky, w
