Unique and Strange Things Known About Remote Viewing
Some very strange things are known about remote viewing. Some we know quite a bit about, others are being tested. But, all are quite unique. I've chosen to list a couple of them here not just because they are interesting in their own right, but because if they are true and are used correctly, they can have a dramatic effect on the accuracy of remote viewing.
Local Sidereal Time (LST)
The Operations Officer for the Laboratories for the Cognitive Sciences Laboratory (CSL), S. James P. Spottiswoode, recognized an apparent association between the effect sizes in free response anomalous cognition experiments and local Sidereal time.
Note: The term "free response anomalous cognition" is the term used in CSL to denote psychic functioning under controls (to include remote viewing).
Local Sidereal time is better known as Solar time. Solar time runs on a twenty-four-hour clock, but is actually a few minutes slower than our normal clock time each day, so 12:00 noon EST in my front yard will drop back a few minutes with every twenty-four-hour period, arriving slightly earlier each day. Solar time is also specific to where you might be standing on the planet. The data that James studied is only pertinent to the Northern hemisphere, as that is where it was collected; so what is said about local Sidereal time at the moment can only be said about that longitude-band around the world. Much of the data that was studied comes from what are considered successful remote viewing experiments. James compared an existing database of 1,468 free response trials to the specific local Sidereal time for the locations and date/times in which they were done. What he discovered was astounding. For trials that took place within one hour of 13.5 hours, Local Sidereal Time (LST), there appears to be an effect size difference of approximately 340%. This means an increase in accuracy of nearly 3.5 times the normal distribution. (For those who would like to know, this is p:0.001.)
In an attempt to validate this data, James then put together an independent database of 1,015 similar trials, which were compared to the twenty-four LST clock, and these showed (within one hour of 13.5 hour LST) an effect size increase of 450% (p:0.05), confirming the effect.
He also studied possible artifacts due to the non-uniform distribution of trials in clock time and variations of effect size with experiment, rejecting these as explanations for the finding. His conclusion is that, "assuming that some unknown systematic bias is not present in the data, it appears that Anomalous Cognition performance is strongly dependent upon the LST at which the trial occurs." This means there is strong evidence suggesting a cause and effect relationship between a remote viewer's (or psychic's) performance and where they are standing and at what time on the planet's surface.
The following graph depicts what Local Sidereal Time actually looks like for my location (at 37 degrees North Latitude) for the period January of 1997 through the end of the year.
With Permission of CSL
The left column of numbers represents the twenty-four-hour clock we operate by. The bottom numbers are obviously the dates of months, scattered throughout the year. The wavy horizontal lines represent Sunrise and Sunset. They are wavy because of seasonal differences. Max AC lines bracket the one-hour window of time just before and just after 13.5 hours Local Sidereal Time for each period during the year. This would be the most opportune moment to be remote viewing. The Min AC, are times that coincide with valleys in the LST Chart, which we know corresponds with very little or no anomalous cognition taking place.
So, as an example, if I had to do a remote viewing on May the 12th of 1997, it would have been better to have been doing it between 9:00 P.M. and 11:00 P.M. Attempting to remote view between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. that day probably would not have yielded very good results.
Another way of viewing what's going on here is to see how this relates to where you might be standing and where the earth horizon is in relationship to the core of the Milky Way.
PLANE OF EARTH HORIZON FACING AWAY FROM CENTER OF MILKY WAY
With Permission of CSL
When your exposure to the plane of the Milky Way is away from its core, there is an almost five-fold increase in remote viewing accuracy.
Does this mean that the stars have a direct effect on remote viewing or other forms of psychic functioning? No one knows. It could be directly related to almost anything. Just because we notice the effect to be a correlation of our physical positioning on the planet's surface does not mean our relationship to the stars is critical. A myriad of things relate to where we are standing that probably should be considered. So, the jury is still out. But it can be said that if you are interested in doing good remote viewing, you should be paying attention to Local Sidereal Time.
A full copy of James Spottiswoode's paper can be found in Appendix B.
Effects of Noise
In an attempt to establish whether or not a correlation existed between anomalous cognition (remote viewing or other forms of free response psychic performance) and geomagnetic fluctuations (GMF) James met with mixed success. He was able to confirm such a correlation when he compared a very large database of 2,879 free response trials to the ap geomagnetic index where the free response or (anomalous cognition) effect size was -0.029 (p:0.06). He states that a large increase in the magnitude of the correlation was found at approximately 13 hours Local Sidereal Time (LST).
What is really nice about this specific study is that in the past there have been varying correlations to GMF found in different studies. As an example, one very large remote viewing study showed near zero overall correlation, but we now know that few of the trials within that study occurred during the critical LST time period.
In another case a comparable study had a large correlation of -0.22 and by circumstance, all the trials were conducted near 13 hours LST. In looking at the graph below, please note the significant reduction in GMF during the period of time that an expected increase in remote viewing accuracy can be expected to take place.
See how the GMF compares to the previous LST model at about 13.5 hours:
In reference to the graph above, the dotted lines represent the GMF compared to the Local Sidereal Time graph (solid line). It is apparent that when geomagnetic fluctuations are lowest, they are lowest at the same time the LST shows good remote viewing is assumed to be taking place.
A full copy of this GMF Study by James Spottiswoode is included within Appendix C.
Personal Habits
A number of personal habits impact the viewer. While none of these will actually prevent success in remote viewing, they will sometimes have a profound effect on the results, so should be mentioned.
Diet. In the past, remote viewers have reported that some things in diet have an effect on their remote viewing. There's no proof that this is so, but since some believe it does, this makes it important to a certain extent. Just about anything that increases or decreases stimulation of the nervous system could be considered contraindicated. So, consuming caffeine or alcohol is probably not a good idea. Another issue has to do with digestion. If you are distracted by bodily needs, this will obviously get in the way of the degree of concentration required to perform as a remote viewer. You should not try to do remote viewing immediately after consuming a large meal, especially a meal that contains a great deal of hard-to-digest material like meat, or acid-bearing foods. Being hungry doesn't help either. If you are thinking about the need to eat, or are bothered with a need to eat, then that should be taken care of at least an hour prior to remote viewing.
Drugs. I've been asked a lot about drugs. Some claim that certain kinds of drugs support the altered state that opens the doors to remote viewing information. Nothing could be further from the truth. Drugs suppress your ability to control what's going on in your mind. The art of remote viewing has much to do with the processing of the information and very little to do with reception, which is assumed to be taking place. Anything that gets in the way of being able to clearly understand and deal with how you might be processing information can only detract from the overall result. No good remote viewer that I know supports the use of any kind of drug. The idea is to learn to control what's happening, and drugs always have an adverse effect on that ability. Drugs are out.
Sleep. Some of us get along very well with seven hours of sleep at night. Some can get by on as little as five, or need as much as ten. This has to do with what you are habituated to. You should get as much sleep as you know you will need to eliminate the feeling of being tired. "Well-rested" is a phrase that comes to mind when thinking about what's necessary for viewing purposes.
State of mind. This is very difficult to control but is one of the most debilitating intrusions on good remote viewing. If you've just had an argument with someone, driven through bad traffic, feel pressured or hurried, or are not otherwise conducive to remote viewing, it will show in the results. A positive "can-do" attitude is essential to remote viewing success. Anything you can do to improve your state of mind is highly recommended. Ways to do that include having a set or recognized start time, something you can clearly begin to plan for, re-center your focus on. If you don't feel up for the remote viewing, postpone it until a better time. Only you can tell when you are up or down. You should do something that brings you pleasure an hour before viewing. This might be a hobby or other activity that relaxes you or refocuses your attention. It should be something that just keeps the mind busy, but doesn't over stimulate you. Develop a good attitude with regard to success or failure, by rewarding yourself in some way for being successful. I know viewers who do this by only allowing themselves sweets after a successful remote viewing and at no other time. Finally, learn to deal with failure, after all, it's simply part of the learning process. Most of all, do not take yourself seriously. When you do, the fall from grace is much more painful. Retain your sense of humor.
Control your ego. When you are doing really well, your ego is well massaged. When you aren't doing so well, your ego will beat the heck out of you. In fact, ego is probably the most destructive element in all of the bad habits one might display as a viewer. It narrows your world. It's the engine that drives many of the nasty little personality traits that are destructive and get in the way of helping others. Without ego attachment to what you do, there is no greed or focus on the material. It's the harder road to follow, but the rewards as a viewer are far greater in the long run.
Things That Don't Seem to Support Remote Viewing
Aside from the above, other things that don't seem to support remote viewing include:
A cluttered workspace. If you are buried in clutter it will be reflected in your work. One must understand, however, that clutter to one person is protection and comfort to another. I know a very good writer whose office you almost can't get into, there are so many papers, books, and journals stacked about. This obviously brings a lot of comfort into his environment. So by clutter, I'm talking here about things that are distractions and non-supportive. Some believe that anything in the workspace introduces fantasy or overlay into the process. I do not believe this to be true. In my experience, feeling comfortable in your workspace is more important. Also, remember, anywhere you will have to use remote viewing in support of others will be cluttered. Those are real world environments. Why teach yourself in an ideal situation, when you will have to operate in climates that are not ideal.
Interference. Turn off your phones, fax machines, and alarm clock, usher the cat out the front door, go to the bathroom before you start, and demand privacy while you remote view.
Tools. Make sure you have all the tools you will need before you start. The right kinds of pens and paper, a ruler if you need it, pencils, or whatever. Nothing is more irritating than to find you are missing something that is essential to the process.
Quiet. I'm not talking morgue quiet here, I'm talking reasonably quiet. There was a time when everyone believed that a soundproofed room was essential to viewing ability. This is probably wrong. It may be an excuse for failure when you are looking for one, but it isn't essential to remote viewing. You wouldn't want a pile driver or other heavy machinery operating just outside your window. In fact, the lack of sharp noises, repetitive noises, or irritating noises is probably a good idea. Remember, you are trying to encourage concentration. Some say this is a good reason for the soundproof room, but when you stop and think about it, you will realize that the world condition we consider normal is the common operating condition. I feel that making the conditions more optimal than can reasonably be expected is to set yourself up for failure, as then almost any little distraction will interfere with the process.
Other Supportive Disciplines
Other things can support the mental control you are trying to establish. These range from the near impossible to what's generally achievable. Some of these are:
Lucid Dreaming. According to Stephen LaBerge, Ph.D., Stanford University Sleep Research Center, lucid dreaming is "being awake in your dreams." At one time or another everyone has probably experienced a lucid dream, that is, finding yourself living a dream which you suddenly recognize as being a dream. Maybe it's walking down the hall to the bathroom in the middle of the night, or working on that difficult project you've been trying to master. Right in the middle of the experience you realize, "Hey, I'm dreaming." Usually resulting in your waking up, but sometimes, it provides you the platform or the opportunity to be in control of what you are experiencing. Back in the mid-1980s, I participated in a number of experiments with Steven LaBerge in his sleep lab. I was tasked with creating a lucid dream, a state in which I knew I was asleep, but awake and dreaming. Once I realized I was lucid dreaming, it was my task to do a remote viewing of a randomly designated target. We were successful on a number of occasions. In fact, some of these successes were absolutely astounding. I believe that while the lucid dream state is difficult to initiate, difficult to maintain or use, it is quite conducive to remote viewing, and the discipline it takes to control such a state supports the kind of discipline required for viewing. (More information can be found about lucid dreaming in the book, Lucid Dreaming, The Power of Being Awake & Aware in Your Dreams, by Stephen LaBerge, Ph.D., J.P. Tarcher, Inc., Los Angeles, 1985 (Distributed By Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, Massachusetts).
Out of Body Travel. Sometimes known as astral travel or traveling clairvoyance. This is the ability to actually re-locate to another place in every sense except physically. Sometimes this is confused with remote viewing. By comparison, the remote viewer sits in a room and describes their perceptions in relation to a target in another location. While s/he may accurately describe that other location, there is never any doubt that s/he is in the room where his or her body is located.
In the Out of Body Experience (OBE), people actually perceive that they have traveled to that location, and are present there in all ways except the presence of their physical bodies, which remain at their place of origin.
After my near-death experience in 1970, I had continuing spontaneous OBEs, but could not control them. In 1983, there was one man in the world who I felt I could trust who claimed he could control them, and that was Robert Monroe. He had been experiencing OBEs since 1958, and had demonstrated his control over these remarkable events. So, I attended a Gateway Voyage seminar at the Monroe Institute, Virginia, in the fall of 1983, after which I asked if he could help me. We worked together in his lab for a period of nearly fourteen months, where I was finally successful in learning to control the ability, albeit, not as well as he. We were able to visit a number of targets in both the Out of Body sense and through remote viewing.
While there are profound differences between these two methods, and a whole range of difficulties I will not go into here, I did find that there was substantial increase in control over my remote viewing ability as a result of the experience. You can find out more about OBEs by reading Monroe's classic book, Journeys Out of the Body, Doubleday and Co., 1971. If for no other reason than personal growth and insight, I strongly recommend a Gateway Voyage seminar. (Contact the Monroe Institute by writing 52 Roberts Mountain Road, Faber, Virginia 22938, or by phone: (804) 361-1500.)
Relaxation. This is different from what I term meditation, which is addressed as item number four. Relaxation is mental, as well as physical. People relax in different ways, depending upon their personalities. One of the best ways is through music. I'm not talking about music that is stimulating, like drums, rock, or heavy metal. I'm talking about softer types of music, oriented toward soothing the nerves or mood. Music can also be used in conjunction with other activities, which brings a restful feeling to the spirit, such as yoga or Tai Chi, or almost any activity that brings a gentle and soothing feeling to the soul of the participant.
Some like to listen to music while working in the garden, or just sitting on a riverbank communing with nature. The idea is to slow down, become somewhat centered, and otherwise let the mind drift, or to become empty of disharmony, to become balanced. For many of us who seek refuge in such relaxation there are both mental as well as physical benefits. But, some will find that they are almost incapable of relaxation. They have to have something going on, some activity to occupy their mind. They are constantly on the move, agitated, or filled with anxiety. True relaxation is a difficult state to master. Mastering it will prove beneficial not only to remote viewing, but to your overall health and creativity. I've found that those who can master it do far better with remote viewing than those who cannot. If you can't spend "alone time" with yourself, how can you spend time with a remote viewing target? There are lots of books available on relaxation, but since each personality is different, you will have to find one that fits you best.
Meditation. The only definition of meditation that I would accept is that of Dr. Charles Tart, who states that it is "first of all a deep passivity, combined with awareness."
You can find what he says about it in Altered States of Consciousness, edited by Charles Tart, Ph.D., Harper San Francisco, 1990. This is a compendium of knowledge that everyone should have on their bookshelf if they are at all serious about the paranormal.
When this book was published there were very few serious articles or publications available referencing meditation, at least scientifically. I'm happy to say there are now considerably more. The idea behind meditation is that when one sits passively and attempts to silence the inner fires of activity, deeper thoughts and resources become apparent and surface. All you have to do is change "deeper thoughts and resources" to "information" and you have a near perfect definition of the act of remote viewing. Physical relaxation plays a great deal in the ability to meditate, so if you haven't dealt with item three above, you need to go back to it before you involve yourself in the principles of meditation. One of the unique benefits of practiced meditation is the ability to deal with distractions. Those who have mastered a technique of meditation usually display an ability to deal quickly with a distraction, process it, then put it away while returning to the state of deeper thought.
Zen meditation, which is very popular, begins with a proper sitting position and controlled breathing. The idea is to reach an altered state of lucidity, where you lose all connection to your body and are able to bring a tremendous amount of concentration to a state of total detachment, or nothingness. Mystical and higher level religious experiences are known to occur while in this state. What it does to perception is the goal for the remote viewer, being able to observe and report to your own mind, without overlaying concepts or overlaying conclusions. I can tell you that your ability to meditate well will translate into more frequent successes when attempting remote viewing.
Hypnosis. Self-hypnosis is a way of bringing meditation and relaxation together. It's the ability to totally relax or separate oneself from the body (in combination with relaxation) and enter into an altered state (self-hypnosis) where the subconscious becomes more accessible. Interestingly, this combination actually opens someone to both verbal and nonverbal cueing—in short, neurolinguistic communications.
Neurolinguistic communication is the ability to pass information from one person to the other through the use of body, hand, leg, head, or facial movements or gestures. This can be done intentionally, such as expressions accompanying statements, or unintentionally through our habits that we are not consciously aware of, like shifting in the seat, or folding our arms across our chest.
Now should be the time you remember what I said about not having anyone in the room who knows anything about the target. Well, this is why. Time in a self-hypnotic state is the perfect time to train the subconscious through repetitive exercise. So, if you practice self-induced hypnotic states while you are practicing your remote viewing and correcting deficiencies in your viewing as you go, you will be entraining yourself to respond automatically to what is necessary to produce a positive or successful result. One of the best books available on the subject of hypnosis, and in particular self-hypnosis, is Hypnosis, Questions & Answers, B. Zilbergeld, M.G. Edelstein, and D.L. Araoz, editors, W.W. Norton Company, New York, 1986.
Other things. Two remaining areas of discussion are important, as they bring a lot to bear on the belief structure of the individual who is trying to be a good remote viewer. Both areas are pretty much ignored, at least in the Western World. They are theological beliefs and philosophical belief. If someone tells you they aren't important, walk away now, as s/he and you are playing with fire. Both are absolutely essential to remote viewing. Philosophical belief basically has to do with personal wisdom and the pursuit thereof. It is a search for a good understanding of reality that is more speculative than objective. It generally includes ethics, aesthetics, logic, metaphysics, and cognitive knowing. Theological belief, on the other hand, is mediated by one's belief in a god, a mystical source, a grand engineer, the source of all power, or, for some, a unifying theory that supports existence. In either case, where you position yourself philosophically or theologically determines your acceptance of how or why some things happen.
Think of that position as like balancing on a seesaw. The middle point, or fulcrum is considered the place of balance. That's where you want to be. If you are way off to one end, let's assume the right, you are probably not open enough to allow remote viewing to operate. If you are way off to the left, you are probably too open, too airy or flighty to deal with it. In one case (to the right), paranormal activity will increase your degree of anger and your disbelief. This directly affects both your expectation for success and your intention to experience it—both of which affect the outcome. In the other case (to the left), you will not be able to acknowledge the body of rules within which it must operate. You will be ignoring the protocols, and violating the basics tenets of truth within which it must reside in order to operate. Too much of either end of the seesaw will be destructive.
As one is exposed to remote viewing, it should move those somewhat to the right or left more towards the center or fulcrum point. Unfortunately, since philosophic and theological belief is almost never addressed (in fact it is generally ignored), it seems to drive people who are already right or left to their respective extremes. For me, this entire issue has always been a point or focus on ethics. It is the responsibility of those who introduce people to remote viewing (be they scientists, self-appointed instructors, anointed gurus, or an official government agency) to insure that proper guidance is provided with regard to philosophic or theological changes and appropriate roadmaps. In most cases they not only make no effort to address it in any way, they do not even know how, or acknowledge this responsibility.
Religious bias is inevitable, since no one is an exception in this regard. Even scientists who claim to be atheists are not excluded. Because someone claims not to believe in a god, one should not automatically assume they do not believe there is an order or rule by which things operate. In fact, most scientists that I know who claim to be atheistic do believe there are rules to how reality operates and in most cases they have dug their heels in a lot harder against paranormal phenomenon than those who have a religious bent. Religion can do some interesting things to what people are willing to accept as normal. Many individuals are openly hostile to remote viewing because some remote viewers refuse to acknowledge God as the eminent power behind their viewing ability. Some viewers ascribe their ability to God's power, which usually generates hostility from the other side of the fence. In all cases, what you believe does have an immediate effect on what boundaries you are willing to accept that might or might not mediate remote viewing ability. Because the theological reality of the viewer is never discussed, no one ever has a clear understanding for when the threshold of truth (what is actually known about remote viewing) and self-delusion (what is accepted without question) is crossed. This adds a substantial amount of variability to subjects who might be involved, or whether you are observing remote viewing taking place or something else entirely. In many cases, you end up with rules bent for religion's sake, where they would not be bent for other reasons.
As I've said previously, I ascribe to what would be considered a god by many, but a rule of order by others. In my view, God and the rules by which reality operate are one and the same. Saying you believe in one without acknowledging the other doesn't make any sense to me at all. What if science proves a religious tenet to be wrong? Well, then the religious tenet obviously needs to be changed. Where the discourse enters is obvious. We accept religious beliefs on faith, but accept science only by what it can irrefutably prove. The mistake is apparent. We cannot take such a position in either case. Human interpretation of religion is nearly always flawed, and assuming science is correct based on a temporary or immediate finding of the time, is inviting disaster because to do so, you must stray from the healthy view, or stop walking the skeptical middle-line.
I've been on the planet long enough to understand that one person's philosophy is never going to be the same as another's. There may be points of commonality, but there will always be sufficient differences to generate argument. Philosophy itself is a "belief." At best, it is speculative and a pursuit of something that can never really be achieved—personal wisdom. The problem is that it decisively affects everyone's beliefs, concepts, and attitudes. It has a direct relation to every action we take, minor or major. We apply our own personal brand of philosophy to everything we do. It even affects our ethical values and judgments. Good and evil have an impact on personal philosophy, but only in equal importance. There is no rule that dictates one must be good in order to be philosophical. One can be considered evil and still operate philosophically.
There was certainly a philosophy behind Hitler's decision-making. We all have strengths and weaknesses that affect where we are philosophically. Some appear philosophically shallow in comparison to others. But don't be fooled. Personal philosophy runs deep, sometimes deeper than you can imagine. Prejudice is a foundation stone in someone's house of philosophic belief, as are personal values like right and wrong. Philosophic belief is the degree of energy behind anger, frustration with others, how far we are willing to bend backwards, or when we feel a need to fall on our sword; it's the underpinnings to our relationships, whether personal or professional. When someone is first exposed to remote viewing, where s/he is philosophically on that day and at that time, determines his or her baseline. All changes that occur from that point forward are built upon that baseline. With so many different philosophic foundations, it is not a surprise that each of us ends up with a totally different belief structure. It is impossible to design a philosophic outlook like we cut chocolate-chip cookies. But, at least we can insure the temperature is right and the cookies have been thoroughly cooked but not burned.
Instructions for Making and Using
DowsingEquipment While Remote Viewing
There are two kinds of dowsing equipment that are used while remote viewing. One is used in lieu of the Associative Remote Viewing (ARV) method for responding to binary type questions, like "YES" and "NO,” “UP" and "DOWN,” “FORWARD" and "BACKWARD," etc., and one is used for working with locations on a map. Either or a combination of both can be used to answer questions regarding location.
Since you just can't walk into most shops and buy dowsing equipment, there are ways of making your own, or using everyday implements instead.
The least complicated instrument is the pendulum. You can make a pendulum by tying almost any small weighted object to a short string or cord. I have found that the finer string or fishing line is best, and using a smaller but heavier weighted object does well, especially where there might be a breeze or wind.
Examples of what can be used as a weighted object are; a small fishing weight or sinker (fig la), a suitcase key (fig lb), or almost anything pointed on one end and weighing more than the string.
I've included pictures of my own pendulum (figure 2a). It also has a small recess under the eye which you can fill with a small bit of whatever you might be looking for, such as gold, water, or threads from someone's clothing (fig 2b).
The idea is to hang the pendulum from a short string and then allow your subconscious to control the action of the pendulum while focusing on a specific question. For example, while you are using a map to look for where someone might have lost their ring, you would hold the pendulum directly over the map, moving it back and forth as it hangs from your fingers, all the while trying to hold the pendulum as still as possible. While you are doing that, you would be asking yourself, "Is the missing ring here?"
As the pendulum crosses areas of the map in which the ring is not located, it will produce a simple motion that will not change. It may be an up and down rocking or a left to right motion. The motion will always be different with each person. When you hit the place on the map in which the ring is located, it will suddenly change directions.
Since the motion the pendulum will take is always different for each person, and will even sometimes change with the same person, you should calibrate the pendulum before using it. A simple way to do that would be to hold the pendulum over a blank sheet of paper and simply state, "This is yes," and "This is no." The pendulum should react differently for each statement. Simply memorize which is which before you begin looking.
To demonstrate what I mean by this motion, let's assume we are looking directly down on the top of the pendulum while scanning a map. As you move the pendulum over the area of the map in which the object you are looking for is not located, it swings side-to-side (figure 1.) When you hit the location the object probably is located in, it changes direction and begins to swing up-and-down (figure 2.) Remember, direction of movement will be different for everyone.
Another thing pendulums are good for is responding to questions. If you don't have time to set up an ARV protocol to pursue the binary answer to something, you can use your pendulum. Calibrate it the same way, then ask yourself the question to see what the pendulum does. Because binary questions are forced choice, I would only use the pendulum for this if I didn't have time to pursue an answer through the use of ARV.
Another simple tool that can be used for dowsing is a straight edge and pencil. These are used for determining a point on a map, grid, or diagram. The straight edge needs no markings on it to be used.
In order to find a specific point you need to define a horizontal and vertical line. Where they cross will be the point of interest.
To define the horizontal line, you simply place the straight edge at the bottom edge of the map or diagram horizontally, and push it upward with the left hand as you
Unique and Strange Things Known About Remote Viewing use the right hand to control the pendulum, all the while asking yourself the pertinent question.
As an example, beginning at the bottom (figure 1) you might be asking where is the best site for a potable water well site while pushing the straight edge up the center of
the map. Eventually getting a yes response on the pendulum, you then draw a horizontal line (figure 2).
You repeat the process for a vertical line (figure 3).
Which provides you with a finished location (figure 4).
Don't forget that you have to calibrate the yes and no answers with the pendulum before beginning.
There is a shortcut to the above method that does not require a pendulum. You simply give yourself a command to not blink your eyes unless the straight edge is directly over the correct site. It may take several passes, but practice will improve the results. You simply try not to blink while sliding the straight edge horizontally or vertically across the map. When you do blink, that is the point at which you should draw your line.
The blinking method can be used for occasions where you want to know something but don't want anyone to know you are dowsing. For example, while talking with a stranger you've never met, give yourself the command, "Blink when this person is lying." Or, while at a crime scene if you are wondering where to look for the most important evidence, you might scan the surroundings while at the same time giving yourself the command, "Blink when I'm looking in the right direction." You need to keep repeating the command in your mind while scanning. Let your subconscious direct you on when to blink.
Instructions for Building Equipment for Scrying
Scrying is another way of saying "crystal gazing." It is a way of divining distant, past, or future events based on visions seen in a polished-ball of rock crystal. Divination can also be done by staring at reflections on water or oil, or by peering into a polished metal surface. Early divination was done with round, polished metal surfaces in silver or gold, and by peering into the polished sides of precious stones. It has existed since around the fifth century but has historically been condemned by the Church as the work of the devil.
The way it works is a person usually stares directly into the crystal ball or reflective surface, concentrating for an extended period of time. Eventually, a sort of misting will begin to appear much like a cloud of fog. It's within this mist or fog, that visions are presented to the scryer. Of course you need to keep your specific question in mind while you are doing the staring.
It is strongly suggested that you write out your question before you begin and repeat it a number of times to yourself. Then once you begin, empty your mind of all thought. In order for the information to be presented, there needs to be a blank slate upon which to write.
Scrying usually takes a considerable period of staring when you are an initiate. But, over time, you will develop a talent for it, and the mist or fog will appear more rapidly. The lighting should be dim enough to not interfere, but bright enough that the inside of the crystal or bottom of the reflective pan can be seen through the water or oil medium. Some even use the light source itself as a scrying mechanism, such as a candle flame, or the smoke from a fire.
Expert scryers say the information really isn't in the medium of course. It lies within the mind of the individual. The fog or mist is actually created by the mind and occurs somewhere between the crystal ball and the scryer. It is actually a creative representation of reality within the individual's thought processes.
If scrying is done within the remote viewing protocol, then it is considered to be remote viewing. Surprisingly, some scryers have proven to be very effective in their information production, simply because they've mastered the ability to report only on what they see, without interpretation—the ultimate goal in any remote viewing effort.
Of course if you are interested in scrying, it is possible to purchase a crystal ball from your local new age supply shop. Unfortunately, they are usually grossly overpriced. Remember, it is not necessary for the crystal to be near flawless. In fact, the more fogging or interior flaws the better. It also doesn't have to be round. A crystal with a single polished side can be used. Also, it doesn't have to be crystal. It can be almost any kind of stone or glass that you can see into. The idea is to have a place to focus your attention to eliminate outside distractions.
If you would like to construct a divination tool very much like the one used by the Oracle of Delphi, it's really very easy.
You need to find a shallow dish with a bowl shaped bottom, and a mirrored surface. If you can't find one with a mirrored surface, you can create the mirrored surface by gluing a sheet of aluminum foil to the interior of the bowl (figure 1).
DIVINATION DEVICE
The procedure is simple. Once you have written out your question, you need to relax and then stare directly into the fluid at the point-of-focus until a fog or mist begins to form. Once this begins to happen, you should search the fog or mist for a vision that will in some way be pertinent to your question. It will require a great deal of patience, since initially it will take some time before this will happen.
I will share one very important hint. As in any form of paranormal information gathering, do not automatically assume any vision presented is a literal representation of fact. In most cases, your subconscious will mask the real information.
If you lack a basic understanding of your own mental processing, or do not have at least a moderate understanding for your own subconscious fears and desires, you will not be able to get to the core of what your mind presents.