Choosing a dowsing instrument used to be an easy task. Our forefathers used whatever was near at hand — a forked tree branch, a pole, staff, or a weight suspended from a string or chain, served perfectly well.

Every experienced dowser knows that our skill is multi-faceted, involving several critical aspects for its proper functioning, which this column has previously addressed in orderly stages as best as possible.

The first column in this series was a general overview for people who have just discovered dowsing and decided to take a further look, highlighting the importance of subduing the ego and starting at the beginning.

For those new to dowsing, it is strongly recommended that you learn to temper your initial enthusiasm.

Many of the articles appearing in The American Dowser are directed toward members who are already experienced in the art of dowsing.

Mama, Madre, Maji, Mutter. Known by so many names all over the planet her heart name is the first utterance of all of humanity.

The '12 Lunar Calendar is a wonderful tribute to the Mother of Nature and to the first calendar makers, women.

We've taken our planet to the limit, physically and economically. To those who say it's simply too late to save the world from collapse, sustainability expert Paul Gilding offers The Great Disruption.

At this time in your reality, the evolutionary energies are very active.

More than one contemporary writer describes living in this era — the magic, much prophesied dawning of the golden Age of Aquarius — like winning the lottery.

In the tale of the birth of Jesus, three wise men follow a star to Bethlehem. By studying patterns in the cosmos, they anticipated the beginning of a new era in the Age of Pisces, heralded by the birth of Christ.