Glossary entry

Russian term or phrase:

лозоходство

English translation:

dowsing, divining

Added to glossary by GaryG
Sep 8, 2003 04:55
20 yrs ago
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Russian term

лозоходство

Russian to English Social Sciences Esoteric practices Paranormal
Несколько лет назад в НИИ МВД прошел научно-практический семинар, где
среди прочих обсуждались методы определения преступников с помощью
астрологии, ясновидения и лозоходства.

Is this dowsing or...what?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +16 dowsing

Proposed translations

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dowsing

Exactly. They use `magic rod' or 'pendulum' when searching for water or minerals.

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Note added at 20 mins (2003-09-08 05:16:07 GMT)
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dowsing (aka water witching)
... dowsing (aka water witching). ... Map dowsers use a dowsing device, usually a pendulum, over maps to locate oil, minerals, persons, water, etc. ... Описание: Entry in The Skeptic\'s Dictionary
Раздел: Society > Religion and Spirituality > Divination > Dowsing
skepdic.com/dowsing.html


http://www.dowsing.com/Dowsing/dqanda.htm

Q. What is dowsing?

A.With the aid of one\'s superconscious mind, using a suitable device, one may gain unseen information at a distance, (even through material barriers), about a person, creature, object, substance, place or \"thing\", beyond the limitations of one\'s five senses and so-called logical, thinking mind.




Dowsing Shamanism Angel Readings Courses and Holidays Ireland
Information on celtic shamanism, shamanic healing, angel readings, dowsing, divining
workshops, geopathic stress and land practices in Ireland - including ...
Описание: Resources in dowsing, divining and shamanic healing practice, including courses, therapies, guided...
Раздел: Health > Alternative > ... > Courses and Schools
anamspirit.com/
Peer comment(s):

agree Jarema
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agree Yakov Tomara
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agree Ivan Novoselov
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agree Vladimir Sergienko
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agree Sergey Strakhov
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agree kvaloy (X)
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agree huntr
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agree Olga Demiryurek
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agree Oleg Sollogub
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agree Sara Noss
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agree Vera Fluhr (X) : классно
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довольно распространенная штука: у нас обычно лозоходцы используют раздвоенную гибкую веточку
agree Alex Volovodenko : а кто-нибудь видел, чтобы это работало?
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говорят, работает. :) Я видел только как ищут (клады мужик искал). Уж не знаю, нашел ли ...
agree Elenacb
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agree Anton Agafonov (X)
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agree Mark Vaintroub
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agree David Knowles : It's usually called a divining rod (if it's a three-part stick)
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3 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Who am I to argue with so many distinguished ProZ-ers who agree with my guess? My only hint was the root, лоза. Thanks, Kirill!"
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