Friday, December 23, 2005

Wands


In Wicca and Ceremonial Magic, practitioners use wands for the channeling of energy. Though traditionally made of wood, they may also consist of metal or crystal.
Practitioners usually prune a branch from an Oak, Hazel, or other tree, or may even buy wood. It is often then carved, with decorations added. It is possible to purchase ready-made wands. However obtained the wand should be cleansed and made ready for ritual.
In the picture the wands shown are left to right:

High Priestess (HPS) Hazel Wand, HPS Laurel Snake Headed Wand,
In the centre is The Scourge

To the right the High Priest Willow Wands tipped with Carnelian from the seashore and embellished with Hemp.

Top: Willow wand tipped with East Anglian Fenland Bog-Oak.

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