How to Choose your Wand
We have put together a list of Woods and their Magical Properties which may aid you in the choice of your Wand. There are many different qualities to each wood, which can vary greatly depending upon the path the wand took during its growth, and how it has been effected by the Elements. Sometimes the wands 'Aura' will be completely opposite to the woods properties, due to this we always feel that the Wand that you are 'Drawn' to is Destined for you no matter what its Original Properties may be.
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~Wands & their Magical Properties~
**Alder Wood Wands*
Alder is the Tree of Fire yet it also shares a strong connection with Water making it quite an unusual Tree. It is known as the King of the Waters with Willow being its Queen. It is a prized wood for both charcoal and its strength in water. It is one of the woods used as support pillars in Venice as it stays strong when submerged in boggy water. Growing on the boundary between the land and the water it is a Tree of boundaries, guarding the space between worlds. Its wood is Pale with a fine grain that takes on a beautiful fiery Amber tone when exposed to the air. Its Magical properties include: Self Protection, Divination, Healing, the Warrior, Transformation and anything connected with the Elements of Fire and Water
**Apple Wood Wands**
The Apple Tree has strong connections to Witchcraft and especially the sabbat of Samhain, but its upmost connection is to Love and Fertility. The apple Tree is the custodian of wisdom and a sign of the soul and it is believed that the Spirit of the Apple dwells deep within the tree and is the guardian of fertility and a protector of the Goddess. The Apple itself was believed to be a key to crossover to the otherworld.The Seasoned wood of an Apple tree is truly stunning. With a dense fine grain it is very smooth with exquisite red and fawn tones. Its Magical Properties include: Youth, Beauty, Rebirth, Divination, Abundance and Fertility but above all its Strongest connections are with Love.
**Ash Wood Wands**
The Ash Tree has both male and female aspects giving it a balanced quality ideal for Spell work.
In Norse mythology Yggdrasil, the great Tree of Life which connects the Nine Worlds, It is often depicted as a giant Ash tree that supports the universe, with its branches reaching to the heavens and its roots extending into the underworld. It symbolizes the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and its health is crucial for the well-being of the cosmos. Ash Talismans are carried for safe travel, especially over water and it is perfect for use in meditation and communication with Ancestors. Its Magical properties include: Protection, Prosperity, Health, Sea Rituals, Strength, Wisdom and connections between the realms.
**Cherry Wood Wands*
Dark Forest Cherry Wand
Cherry is believed to be Excellent for Divination, Healing and Love Magic. It is said to have Grounding abilities which would make it an Excellent wood for calming confrontations and is very useful as an Anchor during Spell Casting.
In Mythology the Cherry Tree is said to be the Home of the Phoenix, the legendary Fire Bird, this is due to the fact that the Wood can take on a very Fiery appearance. New wood is a pale cream but the older, well seasoned wood, is truly exquisite! With deep and rich russet tones and swirling grain markings!
Magical properties include: Creativity, Love, Divination, Prosperity, Passion and would be ideal for use in Love Spells as well as Love Charms.
**Elder Wood Wands**
Elder is a Sacred Tree, it is said that it should never be cut or Burnt and wands should be made from fallen wood only. Believed to be the home of the 'Elder Mother' it was highly valued by Ancient Britons, Celts and Romans alike. All parts of the Elder benefit us and it is a truly Magical Tree. It properties include: Exorcism, Protection, Healing and Prosperity.
**Grape Wood Wands**
The Grape Vine is associated with both Joy and Beauty. With its rapid growth it is ideal for Abundance and Fertility Magic as well as Rituals for Gratitude and Spiritual Growth. It is one of the Nine woods of the Wiccan Rede which states: 'Grapes grow upon the Vine, Giving us both Joy and Wine!' A perfect wood for Prosperity and Celebrations! Its wood is surprisingly hard once dry with a soft fawn colour and close grain markings. Fresh wood when carved gives off a sweet scent of ripe melon!
Properties of Grapevine ~ Love, Joy, Beauty, Fertility, Abundance, Prosperity, Spiritual Growth & Gratitude.
**Hawthorn Wood Wands**
Hawthorn Trees are sacred to the Fey and are part of the Faerie triad ‘where Oak, Ash & Thorn grow the Faerie Folk are sure to go’ Wands made from Hawthorn are said to Hold Great Power. Its properties include Fertility, Protection, Defence and Happiness.
**Hazel Wood Wands**
Hazel is said to make an ideal material for wands as it is an all purpose wood that will suit all kinds of magic although it is renowned for its White Magic properties.
Hazel was a wide spread symbol of Fertility and was used in Fertility Rites, and later in Love and Marriage ceremonies, Divination and Healing Spells. It was known as the Celtic Tree of Knowledge and it was believed that to eat the nuts of a Hazel Tree is to gain its Wisdom. Its wood can range from a pale, almost Green colour when new to soft Fawn and Cinnaomn when seasoned.
Magical properties include: Fertility, Luck, Protection, Wishes & all round Magic
**Hornbeam Wood Wands**
Hornbeam is a Beautiful Tree with a Whitish Grey wood which was said to be 'as hard as a Horn'. It is said to be an extremely lucky wood bringing good fortune to its user. Its properties include: Prosperity, Protection, Spiritual Love, Strength and Good Fortune.
**Holly Wood Wands**
Holly is Sacred to the Winter Solstice and is known Warrior Tree that will stand by a Just and Pure owner. It is one of the Evergreen plants with was bought into the Home at Yule by Druids and symbolizes a willingness to share your Home with the Nature Spirits over the Harsh Winter months.
'When the Sun has reached its height, time for Holly and Oak to Fight'
A Passage from the Wiccan Rede showing how Holly and Oak represent the two halves of the Green Man or Horned God.
Magical qualities of Holly include: Protection, Luck & Dream Magic
**Ivy Wood Wands**
With its beautiful curvaceous nature Ivy has a strong connection with the fey as it represents all that is magical and mystical. Carried it is said to guard against negativity and bring good luck and fertility.
Wands made of Ivy wood can be placed above doorways to repel unwanted guests and negativity. Ivy is a sacred plant of Wicca and is a symbol of Married love and loyalty. Its wood can range from pale fawn to deep ebony and its twisting nature always leads to unusual wands!
Properties of Ivy~ Good Luck, Love, Fairy Magic, Fertility, Protection.
**Lilac Wood Wands**
With its Heart shaped leaves and highly fragrant flowers the Lilac tree is closely associated with Love and Beauty. The Scent of its flowers is said to attract the Fey to your garden and placed in haunted houses they are believed to rid all unwanted spirits. The Wood is also very protective and excellent at banishing negativity. The Lilac has a beautiful dusky purple coloured heartwood in older branches which can sometimes be seen in its knots.
Properties of Lilac~ Love, Beauty, Harmony, Balance, Protection from unwanted Spirits, Fairy Magic, Banishing
**Oak Wood Wands**
Oak has long been known as the King of trees. It is known for its Strength and Endurance and holds the power of Protection as well as guarding against Evil.
The Oak has a strong connection with Lightening, in storms they are drawn together. It is said to harness the power of lightening and protect against it. An Oak wand will nourish your faith in yourself and enable you to aim for what you most desire. Oak wood has pronounced grain makings and a richcinnamon tone when seasoned. Its new growth is Star shaped, just like a pentacle, which can often be seen in its knots or at its base.
Magical properties include: Protection, Healing, Power, Strength, Fertility, Luck and Wealth
**Pear Wood Wands**
Pear is a Feminine tree associated with the planet Venus. The common Pear is a long lived tree which has been cultivated for centuries and just like Apple tree they have a strong connection with Children, Fertility and Prosperity. In some traditions Pear Trees were said to be the home of kind and protective Spirits and they are considered a symbol of longevity and endurance. The seasoned wood of the pear is simply divine! It has a deep rich warmth to it and its grain, which is exceptionally fine, gives it a smooth and silky finish.
Magical properties of the pear include: Fertility, Abundance, Love, Immortality and Protection.
**Rose Wood Wands**
Roses are well known for their connection with Love and Romance and have been used in Love magic for centuries. Rose Wands are also perfect for healing and divination spells and have a natural infinity with the Fairies. With their spiny thorns they bring a Protective force and guarding presence
Properties of Rose ~ Love, Romance, Healing, Divination, Protection and Luck
**Rowan Wood Wands**
Rowan is the Witches Tree! Its bright red berries carry upon their base a perfect pentacle star.
It is a highly protective tree especially against enchantment. For this reason it was often placed above doorways for extra protection. Known to increase psychic powers and aid in Visions it is an excellent wood for magical wands and can be used in success spells and magic. The new wood of the Rowan Tree has a coffee like scent when carved and is pale Cream with Almond coloured markings. As it ages the wood deepens in colour to a warm Russet colour
Properties of Rowan~ Protection (especially against enchantment) Success, Psychic abilities, Strength, Luck and Healing
**Silver Birch Wood Wands**
Birch is known as the Lady of the Woods. Silver Birch is named after the unique whiteness of its bark, from the old word bircha (Shinning White)
The tree is known as a symbol of Fertility and New Beginnings and is closely associated with the Waxing Phase of the Moon and in turn the Maiden aspect of the Goddess. It is one of the Earliest Forest trees and is connected with Cleansing Rituals and Luna workings. The most striking feature of the Silver Birch is its Bark, either White on the older growth or a vibrant Red on the new branches. Its seasoned wood has the ability to take on a dark tone with its new wood a soft fawn to white tone.
Properties of Silver Birch~ Fertility, Abundance, New Beginnings, Luna and Goddess Magic.
**Willow Wood Wands**
Willow is a Tree of dreaming and enchantment. Sacred to the Goddess and the Moon it is associated with female powers and psychic ability. It has a healing aura that blesses all it touches and guards against evil in all its forms. Spells that are worked with a Willow wand under a full Moon will increase their strength due to the woods connection with the Luna Goddess. The wood of the Willow tree is pale like moonlight! It is a soft and light weight wood which will send off lots of straight new growth when coppiced.
Properties of Willow~ Healing, Protection, Dream Magic, Luna Magic, Psychic Abilities, Intuition and Water magic
**Yew Wood Wands**
Yew is sacred to the Goddess Hecate, the Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess. It is the most potent tree for Protection against Evil and wands made from its wood are said to banish Malevolent forces.
A native British evergreen tree, it can live for thousands of years and is believed to be the tree of the Witch and a guardian of the underworld. The wood of the Yew Tree has the most striking heartwood in fiery orange and reds. This contrasts beautifully against the pale newer wood. It also has delightful Ebony knots and lines which make it one of the most stunning woods available. It is a dense and heavy wood making it a strong and powerful wand choice!
Properties of Yew ~ Protection, Banishing Magic, Divination, connecting with the Ancestors.
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