# Dowsing on photos - Test

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**Category:** Cecil's Columns/Staff Reports\
**Created:** [October 6, 2009, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dowsing-on-photos-test/512774 "2009-10-06T03:45:54Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 19, 2009, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dowsing-on-photos-test/512774/91 "2009-10-19T21:23:01Z")

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> [@Irishman](#):
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> That only works if pramanujan knows what reaction pictures of “gods” will give. You’re presuming it would be different than dead people

> [@Water Witching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-witching/509722/94):
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> The dowsing rod by itself does not have any power. It works with select few people. I am one such person who has been using the dowsing rod.  
> ..  
> The dowsing rod also has a very interesting use. .. when the photo of dead person is placed facing south, the dowsing rod indicates positive energy; while in all other directions, it shows negative energy. Similarly, photos of Indian gods and goddesses show positive energy, specially if placed facing east or west.

This is part of the claim made in the Water Witching thread.

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