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Post subject: Which Wood for a wand???  Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:48 pm |
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Merry meet one and all,
just a quick question as i have heard that certain woods correspond to zodiac signs..... how does this work and does it matter if you dont have the corresponding wood for your sign for your wand?
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:56 pm |
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I honestly don't think it matters unless it matters to you  Yes I believe it is Celtic where the Trees associated with the dates of birth are from. Some call it the Celtic Zodiac but not sure if thats correct or not. Having correspondences is great and can enhance the experience but it doesn't necessary limit it either so if you have a piece that doesn't match your Zodiac sign and it still sings to you then I say that works!
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:57 pm |
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for instance i found which lets u find out which wood is best for you however what if u are drawn to a particular wood or if the one you are supposed to have is not available in your area as i firmly believe in home made....
Birch December 24 to January 20
Rowan January 21 to February 17
Ash February 18 to March 17
Alder March 18 to April 14
Willow April 15 to May 12
Hawthorn May 13 to June 9
Oak June 10 to July 7
Holly July 8 to August 4
Hazel August 5 to September 1
Vine September 2 to September 29
Ivy September 30 to October 27
Reed October 28 to November 24
Elder November 25 to December 22
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vickyweymouth
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:02 pm |
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Michael wrote: I honestly don't think it matters unless it matters to you Yes I believe it is Celtic where the Trees associated with the dates of birth are from. Some call it the Celtic Zodiac but not sure if thats correct or not. Having correspondences is great and can enhance the experience but it doesn't necessary limit it either so if you have a piece that doesn't match your Zodiac sign and it still sings to you then I say that works!
Michael 'Adonis' thankyou Michael and i agree with you my corresponding wood is birch however the fact that it is linked with that it was used for punishmnet alone kinda puts me off and i am drawn to willow for some reason oh well i have both woods and bf is makin them into wands so whichever feels right will be "the one"
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:11 pm |
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well, according to that I would be Alder, but I have also always been drawn to Willow...
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:18 pm |
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I like ASH, it's a really good wood to work with.
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:07 am |
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If you dont know where to start i find looking at correspondences as a good starting point for wood, crystal, incense and anything really but if you are particularly drawn to one then i think this overrides correspondences as it is the connection we have that is important. p.s my wand is willow  Gem 
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:23 am |
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Merry Meet Everyone,
I just had the most wonderful experience and I'd like to share it. I am very new to The Craft and I have been wanting to gather my tools, especially my wand. I just seemed to be called to find myself a wand almost to the point of stressing about it?!? Anyway last night I did some serious research regarding the wood one should use to make a wand. I have a few different trees on my property, but I couldn't decide which one would be right for me. Then I noticed that the Australian Pines (I live in Florida) seemed to be beckoning me. I've always loved them and they are one of the chief guardians to the border of my property. Tonight I took a walk out to them (I live on ten acres) and asked them if one of them would like to give me a piece of branch for my wand. I walked around and was guided to a tree which had a branch growing straight up out of another larger branch. It was perfect. I prepared the tree for a quick chop and then thanked it for a most beautiful piece of wood. I measured the appropriate length for my personal cubit and cut the straightest part of the branch to that length. I then sat outside on my porch during the sunset and removed the bark and green layer. After that I sanded the wand to smooth it and brought up the most beautiful graining. I rounded the ends and noticed that each end has a beautiful, natural starburst pattern in the wood. It looks like a golden asterisk! I washed, oiled and consecrated it and then practiced the Magician's (Tarot) stance for a couple of minutes. I believe I actually felt a tingle of power going through me!
I learned that the spiritual meaning of pine wood is: creativity, life, longevity and immortality. I am really happy and excited with my new wand!
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 4:32 am |
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Michael wrote: I honestly don't think it matters unless it matters to you.................. so if you have a piece that doesn't match your Zodiac sign and it still sings to you then I say that works!
Michael 'Adonis' This is how I see it too. As well, certain woods are associated with certain deities and I find this more important. And certain woods are used for certain ritual or spell work. Briganta
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:05 pm |
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I am looking for the right wand. If I consider the Celtic correspondences I should choose Birch but since I've read about Rowan it's just calling me so I think I will let my intuition to win.
On the other hand, I am devoted to the Triple Goddess and her symbol so I guess that on this bases, I should choose a Willow one. What do you think?
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2012 6:05 pm |
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I think you should go for a walk among those types of trees and see what presents itself to you!
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:04 am |
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Good idea! Thanks  I guess the Birch and Rowan were not the right cause I wasn't so sure and now are gone in the store. I just take it like a sign. I think cause I've already seen a wand that it's so nice but is not made from wood and you are all saying that the best thing is to be made from wood. Anyway I saw this one: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Primitive-Magick/_i.html?_fsub=2384240014but I am affraid that in the long way to me from USA, it will arrive all broken. I am realistic and I don't feel like to be a "forever" wand cause is full of everything and all those stones may fall down one day but it's really fancy!!!!!!! 
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:07 pm |
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Merry Meet, I looked at the wand attached to the link and you're right! It's really fancy and makes me "drool!" I, too, couldn't wait to acquire my wand, but I found it in my Australian Pine forest on my property. The tree spirit gave the branch to me and I created and consecrated it myself. My wand is very special to me, but not at all "fancy." I do like the one you're looking at though and if it's calling you, go for it! I hope they would take good care with the shipping, but you never know. The best of luck to you! Love & Light, Sharon
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:14 pm |
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Thanks Sharon! I knew that the wand seems fancy not only to me Anywway, is the last tool I need to find and you're right. I just need to be sure of what I want and not caring too much about correspondences. 
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Post subject: Re: Which Wood for a wand??? Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:34 pm |
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vickyweymouth wrote: ....bf is makin them into wands so whichever feels right will be "the one" Really? If you would be willing to post some pictures of his work that would be great. Does he work with wood for a living or is it just a hobby? _________________ Your path is your own. Your spirit turns you guides you makes you. Magic is the tool we use to understand the spirits guidance. 
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