A collection of theories based upon the premise that living organisms emit some kind of radiation or emanation which is capable of being detected and measured by instruments or by methods such as "dowsing". See also "aura" and "radionics".
Sensitivity and ability to detect biological radiations and resonances; clairvoyant healing. Also known as "dielectric, "Animal magnetism".
Theories based on the assumption that living organisms emit some kind of radiation or emanation that is capable of being detected using instruments or by dowsing.
Therapeutic cult concerned with intangible energies surrounding the living body and based on the detection of these intrinsic radiations by dowsing, or divining, or the use of more elaborate instruments (radionics). Radiesthesia
is the general term for divination using a device such as a divining rod or pendulum. Other forms include "table tipping" which was practiced at the White House in the 19th century, the Ouija board, automatic writing (or superconscious writing), and scrying.
Radiesthesia is the paranormal or parapsychological ability to detect radiation with the human body. According to the theory all human bodies give off unique or characteristic radiations as do all other physical bodies or objects. Such radiations are often termed an "aura".
