лозоходство

English translation: dowsing, divining

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Russian term or phrase:лозоходство
English translation:dowsing, divining
Entered by: GaryG

04:55 Sep 8, 2003
Russian to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Esoteric practices / Paranormal
Russian term or phrase: лозоходство
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?
GaryG
Local time: 14:38
dowsing
Explanation:
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.




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Selected response from:

Kirill Semenov
Ukraine
Local time: 21:38
Grading 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!
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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Kirill Semenov


  

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17 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +16
лозоходство
dowsing


Explanation:
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)
--------------------------------------------------

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/

Kirill Semenov
Ukraine
Local time: 21:38
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 19
Grading 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!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jarema
27 mins
  -> спасибо :)

agree  Yakov Tomara
42 mins
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agree  Ivan Novoselov
57 mins
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agree  Vladimir Sergienko
1 hr
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agree  Sergey Strakhov
1 hr
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agree  kvaloy (X)
1 hr
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agree  huntr
1 hr
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agree  Olga Demiryurek
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agree  Oleg Sollogub
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agree  Sara Noss
3 hrs
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agree  Vera Fluhr (X): классно
3 hrs
  -> довольно распространенная штука: у нас обычно лозоходцы используют раздвоенную гибкую веточку

agree  Alex Volovodenko: а кто-нибудь видел, чтобы это работало?
4 hrs
  -> говорят, работает. :) Я видел только как ищут (клады мужик искал). Уж не знаю, нашел ли ...

agree  Elenacb
5 hrs
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agree  Anton Agafonov (X)
7 hrs
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agree  Mark Vaintroub
7 hrs
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agree  David Knowles: It's usually called a divining rod (if it's a three-part stick)
8 hrs
  -> спасибо :)
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