The Divining Rod: Virgula Divina—Baculus Divinatorius (Water-Witching)

An engineer presents a collected account of divining-rod practice, combining personal experiments, historical definitions, anecdotes, and biblical and contemporary examples to argue that dowsing merits scientific investigation. He describes typical rods and handling methods, recounts cases of locating water, minerals, and oil, and critiques skeptical dismissal while urging objective testing and open-minded inquiry. Notes from other sources supplement his experience, and the essay suggests practical procedures and observations intended to bring the technique under empirical examination.