Divination Tools: History & Uses of Divining Rods & Pendulums

Vialet B Rayne

Published on: 02/10/2025

The process of dowsing originated in Germany in the 15th century. It was used to find buried minerals. The practice uses a branched wooden stick (a dowsing rod) to locate water or minerals. This is known as dowsing or divining. It has also been called water witching in some areas of the United States.