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What Are Divining Rods?

Divining rods, also known as dowsing rods, are simple tools used to find hidden things. People traditionally make them in L-shapes or Y-shapes from wood, metal, or plastic.

People have used divining rods for centuries to locate underground water, minerals, or lost objects. In spiritual practice, they help tune into unseen energies or guide decisions.

When holding the rods lightly, they may move, cross, or point in response to subtle energy or intuitive signals. The practitioner’s subconscious or spirit guidance is believed to create this movement.

Divining rods don’t work like a magic wand. Instead, they amplify your intuition and help you focus on answers from within or from spirit.

Many people use divining rods in mediumship, energy work, or spiritual healing to gain insight or clarity.

It takes practice to develop sensitivity and trust in what the rods reveal. Using them with intention and respect deepens your connection to inner knowing.

Whether for practical or spiritual use, these rods offer a physical way to access intuitive guidance.

Ask yourself:

  • Have I ever felt guided by subtle movements or sensations?
  • How open am I to using tools to support my intuition?
  • What questions could I explore with them?
  • Am I willing to practice patience and trust in this skill?
Rev. Colleen Irwin
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Triple Capricorn with a cosmic compass, Colleen is a no-nonsense Medium with a mystical flair. She blends psychic precision, heartfelt teaching, and a dash of sass to guide women through the sacred threshold of aging, purpose, and spiritual awakening. Equal parts fire-starter and truth-teller, she helps clients tune into Spirit, confront perfectionism, and rewrite their inner scripts — all while stirring up hope, community, and deep soul alignment. When she's not holding space in circles or speaking on stage, you'll find her journaling, crocheting, or working Tarot like a mirror for the soul. If you like her writing, you can tip her here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/9RC7V0Z4N80K9/checkout/54W4LZCLYW3AW3N2FJ7KBBFI
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