Pendulum dowsing is a form of divination that involves using a pendulum, which is a small weight suspended from a cord or chain, to answer yes or no questions or to locate hidden objects. The pendulum is held above a chart or other surface with designated areas for "yes," "no," or other responses, or it is held above a map or other object to locate a specific location. The person using the pendulum will ask a question or make a statement and the pendulum will swing in a particular direction, indicating a "yes" or "no" response. Dowsing has been traditionally used to locate water, minerals, and other resources, but it can also be used for other purposes such as finding lost objects, healing and divination.

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