Suggested Guidelines for Dowsing

Prepared by members of the CSD board in consultation with the membership.

Special thanks to Past President Joan DeNew. Please send your comments on these suggestions to CSD Secretary Eva Janecek-Rucker .

Table of Contents

 1. Purposes of the Canadian Society of Dowsers

2. Importance of responsible dowsing behaviour

3. Purpose of the guidelines

4. General Principles:

5. Dowser/Client relationships

6. Relationships among dowsers

7. Continuing Education

8. Publicity

9. Business


1. Purposes of the Canadian Society of Dowsers
 The Canadian Society of Dowsers was formed to provide basic and continuing educational opportunities for members, and to encourage high ethical standards in dowsing practice. It seeks to raise public awareness and appreciation for the art and science of dowsing, and interest more people in developing their intuitive abilities through dowsing.

2. Importance of responsible dowsing behaviour
 The reputation and usefulness of dowsing depends on the behaviour of dowsers. All dowsers, whether beginners or professionals, owe it to their colleagues and to members of the public who may use dowsing services to adhere to high standards of ethical behaviour.

3. Purpose of the guidelines
 These draft guidelines have been prepared to assist those who are dowsing for others, whether informally and in a volunteer capacity, or professionally for fees, to use their knowledge and experience wisely.

Because CSD is an "interest group" rather than a professional organization of dowsers, there is no mechanism to enforce ethical dowsing standards, and membership in CSD does not imply competence in dowsing.

The following guidelines may help to clarify mutual expectations among dowsers, and between dowsers and their clients, and advance public awareness of and respect for the art and science of dowsing.

4. General Principles:
  • Dowse only for "highest good," not only for the client, but also for the community and natural environment.
  • Act only in ways that you would be proud to acknowledge in public.
  • Work within your area of expertise, training and experience.
  • Acknowledge the possibility that any particular dowsing finding might be incorrect.
  • Acknowledge that dowsing information, especially that pertaining to personal health and emotional issues, may change as a result of changing circumstances.
  • When asked to dowse for health issues, keep in mind that only health care professionals may legally diagnose. Encourage clients who appear to have difficulties to consult recognized professionals. Using non-medical terms such as "apparent energy imbalance/blockage" can be helpful.
    • 5. Dowser/Client relationships
  • Treat dowsing findings as empowering the client rather than you yourself holding the power to effect changes.
  • Treat all clients with respect.
  • Listen to their needs and requests carefully.
  • Explain your dowsing services in a way that is easy to understand, and check to be sure they understand and agree.
  • Recommend only services that appear to be genuinely needed.
  • If you are working for a fee, state what this is up front.
  • Allow clients to be fully involved in decisions about what you do for them.
  • Accept any decision not to use your services graciously.
  • Treat personal information acquired through dowsing as confidential.
  • Do not misuse confidential information obtained in the course of your dowsing.
  • Share your findings with sensitivity to the impact they may have on the client.
  • Avoid any action that may exploit a person's vulnerability
    • 6. Relationships among dowsers
  • Take opportunities to consult with other dowsers and learn from them.
  • Share your own learning with colleagues.
  • Discuss any concerns you may have about the competence of other dowsers directly with such individuals.
  • Avoid criticizing the work of others in public unless there are clear, objective grounds for doing so which other dowsers also support.
  • Seek to resolve differences of opinion among dowsers with wisdom and tolerance wherever possible.
    • 7. Continuing Education
  • Plan on a regular basis to keep your dowsing skills and knowledge up to date by consulting with other dowsers, attending conferences and workshops, and reading appropriate resource material.
  • Document your dowsing work where possible to assist in expanding dowsing accuracy, techniques, and applications.
  • Contribute to the training of new dowsers where appropriate.
    • 8. Publicity
  • Avoid sensational or misleading statements.
  • Be factual.
  • Avoid comparing your services with those of colleagues in any way which disparages them.
  • Acknowledge that there are different ways of viewing dowsing, and that there are a variety of techniques that are effective.
  • Explain dowsing in language that helps people see it as a natural, normal way of accessing information in our universe.
    • 9. Business
  • Register your business as required in the jurisdiction where you live.
  • Keep accurate records of income and expenses as required by law.
  • Provide itemized receipts for fees received from clients and retain identical copies for tax purposes.
  • Submit your business statements and payments as required for income tax.
  • Get insurance for any part of your dowsing work for which it is appropriate.
    • Comments or suggestions? Please send them to Eva Janecek-Rucker .


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