Water divination, also known as water witching, is the practice of finding underground water sources using a dowsing rod. Dowsing is the practice of using a forked stick, rods, or pendulum to find hidden objects or answer questions. Water diviners use dowsing to find groundwater that can be used for drinking or irrigation.
The practice of water divination has been around for centuries and is still used today in many parts of the world. There are many different methods of dowsing, but all involve using some form of tool to help locate hidden water sources.
Water diviners typically walk across an area with their dowsing tool until they feel a sudden change in the movement of the tool. This change indicates that they have found an underground water source. Once a water source has been located, a well can be dug to access the water.
Divining for water is not an exact science, and there is no guarantee that every dowser will be able to find water every time they search for it. However, experienced dowsers can often find hidden water sources with a high degree of accuracy.