Favored Woods For Magickal Wands

Here is a list of the different woods favored by different magickal traditions:

• Ainu: Bamboo, with leaves remaining. Top carved into spiral designs
• Berber: Oleander
• Celtic: Hawthorn, hazel
• China: Peach, willow
• Druid (British): Hawthorn, rowan, yew
• Druid (Gaul): Oak
• Romany: Elm
• Russian: Slavic birch
• Scythian: Willow

Lightning-struck wood is considered packed with power. Driftwood makes an excellent wand; it does not have to be cut and combines the powers ofEarth and sea.

Keep in mind that no wood will work as well for you as the wood from a tree with which you have forged an alliance.

Wands are not limited to wood. Metal wands are excellent power conductors. Embellish with crystals, seashells and charms. Copper is a particularly excellent conductor of energy. An iron wand provides power and protection.

Found in: Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells