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informAtion coming through the penduLum

When the mind is quiet and in a relaxed state, it is open to receiving information, which in turn
translates down through the string or chain between your fingers and into the pendulum. Some
experts say the information comes into the pendulum between the forward swing and the back
swing. It’s likened to the slight and almost imperceptible pause between inhaling and exhaling
and that pause is the moment when inspiration comes through you and into the pendulum.

the dowsing mode

The “dowsing mode” is the place you come to when you are fully connected to yourself, your
higher power and your dowsing system in order to receive clear information.

Finding your dowsing mode involves stillness, the meditative quality you acquire when your
brain is functioning in what is known as the alpha state. In order to reach this state, quiet your
mind enough to slow down the brain waves, which creates a relaxed space with passive
awareness. Some might call this a self-induced hypnotic state or as UltraMind ESP System,
expert Jose Silva called it, “going to level.”

Suggestions to help you find the “dowsing mode” state of mind:

7 Turn off and remove distractions (cell phones, television, etc…)
7 Invite in Divine Guidance.
7 Sit in stillness in a quiet place for 5 minutes or longer.
7 Follow the inhalation and exhalation of your breath.
7 Invite in and thank your dowsing system for being present at this time.
Use any ritual you like that will help you quiet your mind, and help you prepare yourself to
receive information. You could chant, pray or count backwards from 10 to 1 slowly.

note: Entering the dowsing mode will become second nature to you as you become a more
proficient dowser.

tips for successfuL dowsing

Here is a list of tips that will help you establish a deeper rapport with your dowsing system:
7 Before you begin dowsing, and after you are in dowsing mode, ask for Divine Guidance.
7 Be grateful. Gratitude sets a nice tone for you and your system to work together.
7 Hold the pendulum away from your body—if it is too close, your body’s energy field will
interfere with your answers.
7 Ask your questions out loud. This increases your clarity and focus.
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7 Dowse yourself first. Use the energy clearing protocols on yourself before you dowse anything
or anyone else.
7 Drink water. Dehydration can interfere with your dowsing accuracy.
7 In the beginning it is helpful to write down the name of your subject—even if it is you—and
your question. This practice will also help you stay focused.

When performing a dowsing protocol, try following these steps:

7 If necessary, nudge your pendulum a bit to get started.
7 Be aware of your posture. A straight spine may help in the receiving of clear information.
7 Tell your pendulum to go all the way to the exact numbers, or to give you a complete “yes”
and “no”. You are letting your system know that you need clear, unambiguous results.

the permission Questions

We suggest a few guidelines for establishing whether dowsing is appropriate and safe for you.
This is done through the use of four specific permission questions. These criteria should be
firmly established before any dowsing work is done.

do i have permission from source (Higher Power / God / Great Spirit)? Yes or No
note: There is a bigger picture, circumstances you are not aware of. Therefore you may not
have permission from source to proceed.

do i have permission from the subject (person you are working with)? Yes or No
note: For beginning dowsers, work only on yourself first. Later on, when you work with
another, the subject must be present so you can ask their permission in person. Without the
subject’s permission, your efforts would be considered an invasion of privacy and possibly
harmful to yourself.

is it in my highest good?
(Do I have the ability and understanding to do the work? Am I energetically compatible with the
subject?) Yes or No

is there any reason why i shouldn’t do the work?

(There could be unknown factors that would make doing the work non-beneficial for you or the
subject.) Yes or No

As a beginner, don’t skip any of these questions, even if they feel a little redundant to you. If the
answer to any of these questions is not the appropriate answer for proceeding, postpone your
dowsing to another time or let it go completely.

I strongly suggest for the next couple of months that you work on yourself and your home only.
energetic patterns and influences

can affect a person’s emotional,

physical and energetic body, home

and pets, and can linger in a location

long after the event has taken place.

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estABLishing time, suBject, Question

There is another set of preliminary questions that come before you actually begin to dowse for
information. While the first four are concerned with establishing whether or not you should
dowse, the other three set the parameters of the information you are seeking. These three
parameters are time, subject and question.

time: Generally, the time of the inquiry is now—right at this moment. It may seem obvious, but
you must still explicitly state the time frame that you are asking about. This necessity arises
because it is possible to project inquires back in time, such as asking about yesterday, or last
week.

subject: This is the person, place, or thing that you are inquiring about: yourself, a pet, a family
member, your home, your workplace, etc. It is recommended that you concentrate on yourself
and your home in the beginning of your practice. This will help you develop confidence and a
stronger bond with your dowsing system.

Question: This is the thing you want to know; the question you want answered. When you ask
the question, it is recommended that you verify again the time and the subject, as this will help
you keep your focus when dowsing.

BALAncing, neutrALizing And trAnsforming energy

The three types of changes in energy that we will be working with in this workbook are:

Balancing energy: The process of changing too much or too little energy and adjusting it to be
just right, as in balancing the chakras or polarity.

neutralizing energy: The process by which we ask that non-beneficial energies be completely
stopped in their tracks and neutralized. For example, neutralizing non-beneficial effects of AC
current.

transforming energy: Taking existing energy and changing it into something beneficial. For
example, transforming or changing negative energetic patterns and transforming them into love,
joy and gratitude.