Beyond the Bovis Scale: Discovering More Reliable Tools for Modern Dowsing
AI prompted by MB
Over the past year, I have been closely monitoring the Bovis Scale and have found that it’s no longer as reliable as it once was, likely due to the fluctuating energies we’re experiencing. For those who practice pendulum dowsing, the Bovis Scale is often introduced as a tool to measure the vibrational life force (chi) frequency of objects, locations, and even people. Named after French radiesthesist André Bovis, the scale was designed to help dowsers determine the vitality or life force energy present in whatever they are measuring. However, as with many tools in the world of subtle energy, our relationship with the Bovis Scale evolves.
Let’s take a closer look at what the Bovis Scale is, how it’s traditionally used in dowsing, and why I now find myself reaching for other methods.
What is the Bovis Scale?
The Bovis Scale is a unit of measure created to quantify the "life energy" or vibrational frequency of living beings, objects, and environments. It ranges from 0 to several million Bovis units, with the idea being that higher readings indicate a higher energetic frequency, which typically correlates with greater vitality and well-being.
The original Bovis Scale was relatively simple, ranging from 0 to 10,000 units, where:
0 to 6,500 Bovis units are considered low, indicating weaker life force energy. This range is often associated with stagnation, illness, or imbalance.
6,500 to 10,000 Bovis units is seen as a healthy human energy level.
Anything above 10,000 units moves into the realm of high-vibrational or spiritual frequencies, which are said to be uplifting and healing.
In modern times, the scale has been extended, and many practitioners now use readings that reach the hundreds of thousands or even millions, particularly when working with objects like crystals, sacred spaces, or spiritual beings.
How to Use the Bovis Scale in Dowsing
Using the Bovis Scale with a pendulum is a straightforward process. Typically, the dowser focuses on the object or area in question, sets the intention to measure its energy, and asks the pendulum to indicate the reading on the Bovis Scale. The pendulum will swing or point to the corresponding value on a printed Bovis chart, or the dowser may intuitively receive the number.
Traditionally, this method has been used for a variety of purposes, including:
Assessing the energy of food and water.
Measuring the vitality of a person or animal.
Determining the energetic frequency of crystals or spiritual tools.
Checking the vibrational quality of a room or piece of land.
The Problem of Inconsistency: Why the Bovis Scale Isn’t What It Used to Be
At one time the Bovis Scale provided a clear and seemingly objective way to gauge energy, and the readings felt aligned with my intuitive senses. However, as I’ve deepened my work and explored new frequencies, I’ve noticed that the Bovis Scale no longer holds the consistency it once did.
There are a few reasons for this shift:
1. Evolving Energies
The energies on the planet have been changing rapidly over the past decade. As we move through collective shifts in consciousness, the vibrational frequencies we encounter are expanding beyond the traditional scope of the Bovis Scale. What once topped out at 10,000 or even 100,000 units now feels limited. High-vibrational states, cosmic energies, and advanced spiritual frequencies simply don’t fit neatly into this linear measurement anymore.
2. Individual Perception and Calibration
Dowsing is inherently linked to the dowser’s energetic state and perception. As my frequency has evolved, I’ve found that the Bovis Scale readings can fluctuate depending on my vibration at the time of dowsing. If I’m in a high-vibrational state, what once measured at 8,000 units might suddenly feel like 20,000 units or more. This isn’t necessarily a flaw of the scale, but it highlights its subjective nature, making it less reliable as a universal standard.
3. Changing Vibrational Landscapes
The variety of frequencies present in today’s spiritual and energetic landscape has expanded dramatically. We are encountering new forms of energy, particularly as more people engage in spiritual practices and connect with higher realms. The Bovis Scale, in its original form, wasn’t designed to account for such a wide range of vibrations, making it feel outdated when faced with these expanded frequencies.
Moving Beyond the Bovis Scale
Given these inconsistencies, I’ve found myself turning to other methods and tools that offer a more accurate representation of the energies I’m working with. Here are a few alternatives I now prefer:
Intuitive Frequency Assessment
Before using charts or scales of any type, I have always trusted my intuition first. Here’s why: intuition taps directly into the subtle energy field, providing insights that go beyond the limits of predefined measurements. It’s a personal, direct connection to the energy at hand, allowing for a more accurate and tailored reading that reflects the true nature of what’s being assessed.
Intuitive Frequency Assessment blends pendulum work with this inner knowing, offering deeper and more reliable results than traditional tools like the Bovis Scale.
Benefits of Intuitive Frequency Assessment
Adapts to Shifting Energies: Unlike the rigid Bovis Scale, intuitive assessment picks up on subtle changes that linear measurements often miss.
Personalized Insight: Your unique connection to the energy provides tailored information that standardized charts can’t offer.
Greater Consistency: With practice, your intuitive sensing becomes more refined, leading to more reliable results.
Empowers Your Intuition: This method strengthens your trust in your inner guidance, reducing dependence on external tools. I trust my intuition above all scales and charts because it aligns best with the true nature of the energy I’m reading.
How to use Intuitive Frequency Assessment
Tune into the energy, ask your pendulum to confirm your intuitive sense, and trust what you feel. This approach aligns better with the fluid, ever-changing energies we face in dowsing today.
The Hawkins Scale
The Hawkins Scale of Consciousness, created by Dr. David Hawkins, offers a more precise and consistent approach than the traditional Bovis Scale. It measures energy on a logarithmic scale from 0 to 1,000, linking each level to specific states of consciousness (e.g., fear, love, enlightenment).
Clear Connection to Consciousness: The scale ties energy readings directly to consciousness levels, giving a deeper understanding of what’s being measured.
Greater Precision: The logarithmic scale captures subtle energetic differences that a linear measurement like the Bovis Scale cannot, making it more accurate.
Reflects Modern Energetic Shifts: The Hawkins Scale adapts well to higher frequencies seen in today’s spiritual work, unlike the limited scope of the Bovis Scale.
Consistent Readings: It reduces the influence of the dowser’s energy, providing a more objective assessment.
Using the Hawkins Scale
To use it, simply set your intention to measure the consciousness level of what you’re assessing and let your pendulum indicate the result on the Hawkins chart. In my experience, this scale provides clearer and more reliable readings, especially in our current energetic landscape.
Percentage Charts
As I’ve moved away from relying on the Bovis Scale, I’ve found percentage charts to be a more consistent and reliable tool. Unlike the fixed numerical range of the Bovis Scale, percentage charts use a sliding scale from 0% to 150%, which offers greater flexibility and adapts better to the fluctuating energies we’re experiencing today.
Adaptability: The 0%-150% scale easily adjusts to changing energy frequencies, providing a clearer picture without being limited by specific units.
Reduced Subjectivity: Percentage readings are more straightforward, reducing the influence of the dowser’s energetic state and offering more consistent results.
Simplicity: Interpretation is intuitive — an 80% reading quickly conveys strong but not perfect energy, making it easier to assess and communicate findings.
How to Use Percentage Charts
To use a percentage chart, simply set the intention for what you’re measuring (e.g., “What is the alignment of this crystal?”), and let your pendulum indicate the percentage. I’ve found this method to be more reliable, especially when navigating today’s dynamic energies.
If the Bovis Scale has been feeling less dependable lately, give percentage charts a try. They offer a simple, adaptable approach that aligns well with evolving energy states.
Added Note, according to Rodney Robinson of the Pendulum Dowsing and Energy Balancing Group on Facebook: “Check with a % chart that goes to 150%. …The results are easier to interpret. Anything over 100% is good. 130% is a very high vibrational frequency. 130%-150% unusually high such as associated with living a Holy life or a powerful blessing, over 150% - associated with higher dimensional aid from the spirit world.”
Bringing It All Together
The Bovis Scale was a valuable tool for its time, and it may still be helpful for many dowsers, especially those starting or working with simpler frequencies. However, for those of us who have expanded our energetic sensitivities and are tapping into higher vibrational realms, the scale can feel limited and inconsistent.
This isn’t to say that the Bovis Scale has no value — it can still provide useful insights in certain contexts. However, it’s important to recognize its limitations and to remain open to new methods that can accommodate the evolving nature of energy and consciousness. As with all tools in dowsing, it’s about finding what resonates with you and trusting your own experience above all.
If you’ve been feeling like the Bovis Scale isn’t quite capturing the full picture anymore, you’re not alone. Trust your instincts, explore new ways of measuring and understanding energy, and allow your dowsing practice to grow along with you.
If you’re ready to explore these deeper aspects of energy work and would like a trusted pendulum to support your journey, I offer a unique selection of high-quality pendulums, each chosen and energetically attuned to amplify your intuitive abilities. Whether you’re new to dowsing or looking to refine your skills, I’d love to help you find the perfect tool. Additionally, if you’re seeking personal guidance or want to experience a tailored healing session, I’m here to support you. Together, we can work on clearing blocks, aligning your energy, and deepening your intuitive connection.
