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Do You Believe In Witches?

By Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

February 04, 2015 12:38 PM

Do You Believe In Witches?

Yes, I know it not Halloween! I am not talking about those witches.

I am talking about water witches.

Today I was at a home inspection at my beautiful pending property

2525 Urey Road

White Hall, Maryland.

The owners shared how their well driller hired a water witch when it was time to dig their well.

Water Witch

We don't know the origin of divining or dowsing or witching but we do know that it is practiced all over the world.

Even though there is scientific ridicule, water witches still do business today.

Some people say the twig has to be from a freshly cut peach tree, others say a length of grapevine or branch from a live oak.

There are different ways of holding the branch..thumbs up, palms down, thumbs in and the forked stick pointed toward the ground.

Who knows the right way?

Not everyone can witch for water. It works for some who have the gift. Do you know anyone who witches for water?

Do You Believe In Witches?

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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William Johnson That would not be a bad idea. Maybe you could get that idea started.

Feb 04, 2015 01:18 PM

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Margarette. I was just telling a buyer client the other day that have seen many successful wells dug after a 'witch' is called in as a last result. After many trys by the 'modern methods'. Yes I do believe.

Mark

Feb 04, 2015 01:35 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint After many expensive trys...I can see why you would be a believer. Thanks for stopping by.

Feb 04, 2015 01:38 PM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I don't know much about these witches or the magic sticks that they use, maybe they have a skill, maybe it is just a good performance.

But I do know a lot about water tables, and the distance to water is generally very uniform across a yard and often even across a neighborhood.

Feb 04, 2015 01:45 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Bob Crane Would love to hear more about your knowledge of water tables. So much to learn...so little time.

Feb 04, 2015 01:50 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Margaret Rome, Baltimore Maryland - I certainly wouldn't try to use them to find want.

Feb 04, 2015 02:52 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Margaret, not necessarily a believer, but have seen it done successfully. Enjoy your day!

Feb 04, 2015 07:16 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Roger D. Mucci

Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH

Lets shake things up at your home today!

I'm a believer in all kinds of witches, including the one that I work with Margaret.

Feb 04, 2015 07:49 PM

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Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I never even heard of a water witch before this post. Very interesting!

Feb 04, 2015 08:39 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Good morning Margaret,

As we become more modern practices from the past have gone by the wayside!

Yes I have seen this done and was surprised at how accurate he was. Oh and yes to Witches and Warlock's.

Make yourself a great day.

Feb 04, 2015 10:52 PM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I have never heard of a water witch, so I find this very interesting. Thanks for sharing this.

Feb 04, 2015 11:53 PM

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Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert

Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

I've never known anyone that does this or has had it done but I'd be more than willing to watch it performed. I think it would be fascinating!

Feb 05, 2015 12:15 AM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Christine Donovan Why not?

Wayne Martin If it works, you don't have to believe.

Roger D. Mucci That word starts with a "B"

Kat Palmiotti ALways something new to learn.

Feb 05, 2015 04:32 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Raymond E. Camp I would love to hear more about watching this process. Thanks.

Brian England My pleasure.

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert Me too. Facinating.

Feb 05, 2015 04:34 AM

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Brian England

Gilbert, AZ

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I swear I've seen them work first hand. My husband lost a very tiny item in our yard and used one of these and damn if he didn't find it.

Feb 05, 2015 09:51 AM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Chris Ann Cleland What did he lose and what did he use to find it? Have you written about this?

Feb 05, 2015 10:03 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Margaret ... very catchy title, very interesting post and VB believes in the "Water Witches" and the other ones also

Your post has been featured to the group:

LATE NIGHT - EARLY MORNING AT ACTIVERAIN

Feb 05, 2015 11:13 AM

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

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Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Margaret I was going to make a very profound comment about Water Witches, but when I read Roger D. Mucci comment it cracked me up and I forgot:)Endre

Feb 05, 2015 11:17 AM

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Margaret Rome Baltimor...

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Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

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Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz Thanks for the kind comment and for the feature in your group.

Endre Barath, Jr. Roger D. Mucci has that ability crack us all up. Maybe you will think of it later.

Feb 05, 2015 11:22 AM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

I do not understand water witches. I 'll have to get you to explain this.

Feb 23, 2015 01:10 PM

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