About the author
Patrick Macmanaway is the author of The Practical Guide to Dowsing: How to Harness the Earth's Energies for Health and Healing (Lorenz Books), published in more than one edition, including a version illustrated with 150 step-by-step photographs. The book covers the practice of dowsing, using pendulums and other simple tools to locate and, in the author's framing, correct disturbed energy patterns in land and buildings, and extends the technique to questions of personal health. It is written as an introductory, hands-on manual aimed at readers with no prior experience, walking through basic tools, postures, and interpretation of results rather than dwelling on theory or history. The two editions share the same subject matter and approach, differing mainly in format and illustration. Readers drawn to this book are typically newcomers to dowsing and earth-energy practices looking for a straightforward, step-by-step introduction rather than an academic or historical treatment of the subject.
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“Macmanaway provides a clear, no-nonsense introduction to dowsing that strips away excessive mysticism in favor of practical application. The text excels at explaining how to detect imbalances in personal and environmental fields,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Practical Guide to Dowsing: How to Harness the Earth's Energies for Health and Healing
“Macmanaway’s guide succeeds in making dowsing approachable through its extensive visual aids and structured methodology. It effectively bridges the gap between esoteric tradition and practical application, offering clear…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Practical Guide to Dowsing: How to Harness the Earth's Energies for Health and Healing, with 150 Step-By-Step Photographs
