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My spiritual father tells a story of a time he was called in to deal with a little boy who was manifesting by way of spinning UPSIDE DOWN on his finger. When he arrived, he discerned that it was the witchcraft in the father transferring to the little boy.

I walked around the estate and noticed the replica of the Salem Meeting House that had been built, as my Chamber of Commerce brochure told me, for a PBS movie about the witch trials. The comparisons are not going to be used as a cudgel with which to beat Arthur Miller but, rather, as a way to get to a more resonant reading of the play.

These smaller decorations are also equipped with LED lights, creating a consistent and cohesive aesthetic throughout the Halloween display. The Glowing Face Witch Halloween Decoration Set is ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Whether it's placed in a living room, hallway, or front porch, these decorations are sure to catch the attention of guests and passersby.

California farmers hire dowsers to find water

ST. HELENA, Calif. — With California in the grips of drought, farmers throughout the state are using a mysterious and some say foolhardy tool for locating underground water: dowsers, or water witches.

Practitioners of dowsing use rudimentary tools — usually copper sticks or wooden “divining rods” that resemble large wishbones — and what they describe as a natural energy to find water or minerals underground.

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While both state and federal water scientists disapprove of dowsing, California “witchers” are busy as farmers seek to drill more groundwater wells because of the state’s record drought that persists despite recent rain.

The nation’s fourth-largest winemaker, Bronco Wine, says it uses dowsers on its 40,000 acres of California vineyards, and dozens of smaller farmers and homeowners looking for wells on their property also pay for dowsers. Nationwide, the American Society of Dowsers boasts dozens of local chapters, which meet annually at a conference.

“It’s kind of bizarre. Scientists don’t believe in it, but I do and most of the farmers in the valley do,” said Marc Mondavi, a vineyard owner whose family has been growing grapes and making wine since the mid-20th century in the Napa Valley.

Mondavi doesn’t just believe in dowsing, he practices it.

On a recent afternoon, standing in the Charles Krug vineyard holding two copper divining rods, Mondavi walked slowly forward through the dormant vines.

After about 40 feet, the rods quickly crossed and Mondavi — a popular dowser in the famous wine region — stopped. “This is the edge of our underground stream,” he said during the demonstration. Mondavi said he was introduced to “witching” by the father of a former girlfriend and realized he had a proclivity for the practice.

After the valley’s most popular dowser died in recent years, Mondavi has become the go-to water witch in Napa Valley. He charges about $500 per site visit, and more if a well he discovers ends up pumping more than 50 gallons per minute.

With more farmers relying on groundwater to irrigate crops, Mondavi’s phone has been ringing often as growers worry about extended years of dryness.

He had six witching jobs lined up over a recent weekend, three homes whose springs were running dry and three vineyards. It’s so popular that he has even created a line of wines called “The Divining Rod” that will be sold nationwide this year.

Scientists say dowsers are often just lucky, looking for water in places where it’s already thought to be present. “There’s no scientific basis to dowsing. If you want to go to a palm reader or a mentalist, then you’re the same person who’s going to go out and hire a dowser,” said Tom Ballard, a hydrogeologist with Taber Consultants, a geological engineering firm based in West Sacramento.

“It’s kind of bizarre. Scientists don’t believe in it, but I do and most of the farmers in the valley do,” said Marc Mondavi, a vineyard owner whose family has been growing grapes and making wine since the mid-20th century in the Napa Valley.

They can also be used to create a spooky atmosphere at Halloween parties or events. The set is made of durable materials that ensure it will last for many Halloween seasons to come. The LED lights are long-lasting and energy-efficient, meaning they won't burn out quickly or require frequent battery replacements. To enhance the Halloween display even further, the Glowing Face Witch Halloween Decoration Set can be paired with other Halloween decorations such as spider webs, pumpkins, and bats. This will create a fully immersive and captivating Halloween experience for everyone. Overall, the Glowing Face Witch Halloween Decoration Set is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to add a touch of spookiness and magic to their Halloween celebrations. With its glowing witch faces and durable construction, this set is sure to bring joy and excitement to Halloween enthusiasts of all ages..

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