The Aurameter thread.

[Julian MacKerracher]

(THREE topics merged - GG)

I inherited a " Blofeld Aura Meter " developed and patented!! by a Johan Blomeyer of Malta described as a dowsing instrument used by the Malta Group. The label says it was available from Peter Crowsley of Edenbridge Kent for £16. Very similar to the one mentioned in Sig's recent article in Dowsing Today but no spiral in the middle. Anybody know of Blomeyer, Crowsley or the Malt Group?? Google not that forthcoming for once. It is very finely balanced and I usually only use it when demonstrating tools of the trade to new comers!

[Sig]

Julian MacKerracher writes

I inherited a " Blofeld Aura Meter " developed and patented!! by a Johan Blomeyer of Malta described as a dowsing instrument used by the Malta Group. The label says it was available from Peter Crowsley of Edenbridge Kent for £16. Very similar to the one mentioned in Sig's recent article in Dowsing Today but no spiral in the middle. Anybody know of Blomeyer, Crowsley or the Malt Group?? Google not that forthcoming for once. It is very finely balanced and I usually only use it when demonstrating tools of the trade to new comers!

First, I need to say that the Cameron Aurameters that the BSD sells are WAY over priced by its maker out in Claifornia. Financially, it's a pure rip-off.

Having said that, while I have tried other copies of Vern Cameron's original aura meter, they all have not even come close to the performance of the one Cameron developed - I think in the 50"s which he developed based on the work of Max Freedom Long and the Huna.

Having said all of his, I must admit that I know nothing about the " Blofeld Aura Meter " developed and patented!! by a Johan Blomeyer of Malta whick sells for the princely sum of £16, about five-and-a-half times less than the Cameron.

But if it works, and can do all that the Cameron one can - Go For It!

}:-)

Sig

p.s. I wonder how Blomeyer got a patent?

[Ian Pegler]

I inherited a " Blofeld Aura Meter "

A new James Bond gadget, perhaps?

Ian

[Grahame]

A new James Bond gadget, perhaps?

LOL! Love it!

I haven't heard of one of these either, but if it doesn't have the spiral spring of the Cameron Aurameter it can't be as versatile. It'd be nice to see a picture of the beast if you have one, Julian.

In defence of the high cost of the Cameron Aurameter - I agree they are expensive, but then they do have to come from the States which adds a fair bit to the price for UK users. However, they are extremely well made and guaranteed for life. I've just had mine replaced with a new one - the old one had developed a permanent list to starboard - no questions asked, no hassle, and the new one was here within a week. You just don't get service like that these days!
And BSD members do get a substantial discount on the price.

[Sig]

I agree with everything Grahame has just said. "Rip Off" is a term I used in relation to the Cameron Aura meter because they are so d@*n expensive, but I do feel that they are a very high quality dowsing tool that the vast majority of dowsers DO NOT NEED; however, if you want to see the outlines of things - to follow wandering earth energies or to help others "see" where the underground veins of water run in relation to the stones at a sacred site, a Cameron Aura meter is fantastic!

On the other hand, if you need to find the best place to drill a water well or to find the location of a lost wedding ring, cut a Y rod from any near-by tree. It's much better at locating a SPECIFIC SPOT than an aurameter, and lots cheaper!

}:-)

Sig

[Ian Pegler]

however, if you want to see the outlines of things - to follow wandering earth energies or to help others "see" where the underground veins of water run in relation to the stones at a sacred site, a Cameron Aura meter is fantastic!

Archaeology dowsers may need to find outlines too. Could it be used for following the path of ditches, wall foundations etc.?

If you tried to follow the line of (say) an underground wall foundation which at some point went through a 90 degree turn, how well would an aurameter respond? How would it respond if there was a gap in the wall/ditch etc. ?

Are there any archaeology dowsers out there using an aurameter?

Ian

[Grahame]

I have used the aurameter for archaeology - not that it's my specialist area mind you - and it does clearly indicate 90 degree turns and discontinuities with ease. It reacts much faster than L-rods, for example.

[Julian MacKerracher]

Sorry I cannot at moment produce a picture of the device but the nearest is the one illustrated in a Letter to Robin. It is very sensitive and probably best used for auras??

[Grahame]

Are you referring to this picture in Letter to Robin?



As the caption suggests, that tends to be called a 'bobber' or wand. I have a couple of these, but I don't find them that easy to work with - you have to vigorously waggle them up and down and they're quite hard work. Like you, I tend to use them more for demonstration purposes.
The BSD shop has these in stock, and also a slightly more interesting version with a spiral next to the handle that is slightly easier to work with.
But both of these are not a patch on the Cameron Aurameter as regards sensitivity and ease of use.

[Julian MacKerracher]

Sorry! Yes that was the one I meant but the one I have has a brass tip and moves with no deliberate provocation. Maybe I should use it more!!

[Grahame]

Just recently I came across one of the ersatz "aurameters" that Sig mentions - clearly intended to be a clone of the original Cameron aurameter and looks almost identical on first inspection. It also has 'Aurameter' etched on the handle in large friendly letters just in case you were in any doubt (!)
The wire spring, however, is vastly inferior to the Cameron model and is even wound slightly differently. But compared to the <ahem> erect stance of the Cameron one, the clone was decidedly limp and couldn't manage to get more than about 10 degrees above horizontal.

[Ian Pegler]

Just recently I came across one of the ersatz "aurameters" that Sig mentions - clearly intended to be a clone of the original Cameron aurameter and looks almost identical on first inspection. It also has 'Aurameter' etched on the handle in large friendly letters just in case you were in any doubt (!)
The wire spring, however, is vastly inferior to the Cameron model and is even wound slightly differently. But compared to the <ahem> erect stance of the Cameron one, the clone was decidedly limp and couldn't manage to get more than about 10 degrees above horizontal.

How does the <cough!><cough!><cough!> errectness of one's bobber affect its <cough!><cough!><cough!> performance? Seriously, I want to know, after all, the price difference between the two is humungous.

Ian

[Sig]

Ian writes

How does the <cough!><cough!><cough!> errectness of one's bobber affect its <cough!><cough!><cough!> performance? Seriously, I want to know, after all, the price difference between the two is humungous.

It really does, Ian, and the Cameron Aurameter is unfortunately well worth the absurdly higher price. While this isn't a "man thing," as you imply, it has to do with quickness and accuracy of response. But, to continue the "man thing" analogy, I honestly have found that immitations that use a a limp/weak wire just don't respond any where near as well as the Cameron Aurameter. (I do not want to mention brand names here because I in no way want to push these inferior products.)

I promise, for my money, DON'T ACCEPT SUBSTITUTES!

Honest,

}:-)

Sig

[B.J.C.Courtney]

A while ago I bought a Cameron Aurameter from the Society Shop, having used it now for a while, and finding out how sensitive it really is I was wondering if anyone else here owned one, or had used one in the field to dowse with?

On looking at it I was also wondering if it was possible to tune the meter from inside the metal core of the handle,

Last month I used the meter in Glastonbury town Hall next door to the Abbey, and found that it was best used as a interactive Dowsing wand that acted it seamed like a Navy ships Asdic sending and receiving energy patterns, the Hall was so full of Spiritual Energy and so close to a few Ley Lines that the meter went into overdrive?

This is why I need to find out about tuning and perhaps using it so it acts less in an aggressive way!

Also has anyone written any books on the Cameron Aurameter, I really need some help to find out more about the meter!

[Grahame]

Hi Bryan;

Sig Lonegren has written this tutorial on using the Aurameter. It's about the most practical instruction around on the beastie.

There is a booklet by Bill Cox called "The Cameron Aurameter in Action", but it's rather idiosyncratic and not that useful in teaching you how to use it. You will learn more from Sig's tutorial to be honest. The BSD shop probably has some copies of it left in stock if you're interested.

Many BSD professional members use one (see this thread); for me, it is my favourite tool as it is just so versatile and sensitive. On a strong target you can actually feel it vibrate in your hand as you approach. I will use it in preference to anything else in the field - it can even double as a pendulum by holding it upside down. It really does cover all the bases, and you can't say that about any other dowsing tool that I know of.

For 'tuning' to make it less sensitive, turn the weighted end so that it's pointing downwards. That makes it less jumpy. You can even turn it backwards so that it's pointing towards you.

(mod - links updated 10/18 - GG)