My husband is a carpenter and he had some purple heart wood, and made a wand for me. He also made a box from it for me to keep my tarot/oracle cards in. It’s from South American forests, and is supposed to have spiritual qualities. Beautiful wood & work!
My first wand/walking stick is a branch from an old apple tree. (From an old orchard located on a mountain in Arizona, back in the 1970s) Such a comforting old friend. Have a 'house wand' from a pear tree I once had. Another dear old friend. A branch of unknown parentage came swimming towards me in a fast running river in the Appalachians. Looked like a big snake. When trying to leave my way was blocked by real water snake! I asked for passage, went home and drew a snake spiraling up it. (Of course) Staffs and walking sticks have a special appeal to me. They just feel so natural to hold. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with folks. Blessings to you.
Hahah loved the David Attenborough throw-in! Great video and super interesting. As a kitchen witch my wands are wooden cooking spoons decorated with sigils that I have wood-burned in 😆 lovely scenery as well - would love to go there one day to film a video
Ooh, Bex and Ginny together, how delightful, both with amazing and different wands from what we are 'traditionally' (?modern/'media' traditional?) told is a wand. xx
6:10 my favorite part of the entire video. I love how you acknowledge that this tree "has been looking at this for centuries" not many people recognize that. Myself included. You gave me a new perspective. Ty Thoughts on single terminated clear crystal quartz as a wand?
Love the crystal as a wand - my everyday wand is a lump of goldstone - which is a man made crystal- but has a surprising amount of energy connections going on it it.
I use an Mountain Ash, Rowen. It's just so balanced! My bestie! Top tip if you're not sure about trees, get a plant finder app on your phone. You can then scan the tree/ plant & find out its name. Some even tell you if plants are edible or can be used in herbology. Great activity for kids too! Blessings!
You look and feel like a good witch. Someone who is fun to be around and fierce protector of your friends and family. I made a wand of poplar and it has a core of thin singing Quartz and Rhodizite. It is tipped by small faceted clear quartz half hemisphere and the rear is a Citrine. The handle is wrapped in leather and all materials are organic. It does emit an energy at its tip that can be felt. I also make energy wands on a Selenite base with Christal's picked to the energy of the user. I do have one made of a long shard of Blue Kyanite. My favorite is a natural Lemurian Christal wand.
I'm not one for witchcraft, but I do love crafting and have a strong belief in the spiritual and supernatural elements of life. Maybe I'll start walking around and look for some wood that speaks to me in some way and craft a wand out of it. I wouldn't have much practical use for it, but I could say I made my own wand out of a piece of nature that spoke to me.
Ginny I would love to hear more about your family history of witches. I have never practiced, but I have always wanted to. I’m a closet witch, I guess. Witches in my family go back to the 1600’s.
You've made me realize I have more wands than I thought I did. I still have a fire poker that I have an emotional connection too, I got it as a kid/preteen and my imagination made it double as a staff/wand. Now as an adult that practices, I realize that thing has more power in it due to my connection and love for it, than the wand I made 4 months ago😂 Hmm, the things we learn along the way
@@GinnyMetheral sounds interesting!😊 I'd like to be friends with you I know I'm in the U.S. but I'd love to have you as a friend.🌺🌷🌸🌻 I don't really have any Witch friends. 💜😅
Fancy having Sir David as a sponsor! 😄 lovely perspective on how to choose a wand. I'd like a staff and a smaller wand I think. I don't know how I'd choose, I love trees 🌲🌳🌴💖
I'm really enjoying all of the videos you have been making :) Could I please get your advice? I sent out the intention that I want to create my wand. My husband had to cut down some branches of a tree at his childhood home in order to fix the roof of his parents shed, he didn't ask as it didn't cross his mind as he doesn't think as I do. When the branches were being collected for the green bin I felt a strong 'Hey, that's your wand!' So I stopped, picked up the one I felt drawn to and saved it, took the little twigs off etc, and took it home to dry out. It's a hawthorn tree that watched my husband grow up from a baby, I wasn't able to hug it to connect with it as its trunk is on the other side of the fence but I touched its braches that I could reach, asked if it was ok with me using it and told it my intentions for the wand. Before I spoke with the tree I felt 'it is a gift' (not clairaudience, I kind of feel the words) When I read up on it cutting branches without permission is a big no-no when it comes to wand making, and there's also information about angering the fae realm. I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this
I am hoping to make my first wand from a willow tree. The willow is very meaningful to me; it's my favorite tree, the symbolism resonates with me, and my birthday is May 12th! (Last day of the Willow on the Tree Calendar) I have one in my yard but I'm worried about damaging it, hopefully, I can find a good-sized branch soon or one will fall.
As some what of a Wizard, if I say so myself, my wand has been with me every single day of my life. It's 8 1/2", vainy, extremely hard, and a woman would consider it rather enjoyable.
That area where you went for the hawthorn is just amazing! That site hasn’t been featured on Time Team by chance, has it? Twenty years later, I’m finally getting caught up, ha!
I love your video and as a beginner warlock I wanted to know if when making our wands if we use the correct wood as shown in your video can we use modern tools to design it
I think to have both kinds of wands would be nice. That way you have one like this you have made for things outside and such and then like the rose quartz crystal one o have for inside for things or workings in side. So maybe it might be nice to have both. And there for you don't have to worry about breaking your crystal wand.💁😉🙂
wow , love it :D I love how you goes into each one of the wood/tree & sense it directly ~ my wand come from nagasari wood, its a local wood. actually if possible , I want to get a wood that comes from ogham tree .. but someone said that local wood is 'better' bcz it has the 'energy' that was .. more familiar, even can be linked with 'ancestral one' , so that you can connect deeper and use energy better with that . any thought about it ? oh, by the way, my wand is approx the size of harry potter wand 😆 bcz i do most of spell inside my room, and most of it also interact herbs , crystal , candle , small/table size altar, etc .. which makes it easier to pick a smaller one ✨
I am really pleased that you are properly choosing your wand... you might find that each wand has its own strengths - so I have several, but use maybe two most of the time.
I have an affinity for red oak... I have quite a few seasoning waiting to be shaped n anointed... n I have a 6 foot walking staff from mesquite that came from my trip to the south west united states... would you have any ideas what properties mesquite might bring ??? Thank you for sharing your knowledge... blessings
I was wondering, would the wand have to be out of wood necessarily could it be made out of something like cinnamon. Sticks and wires. In the area I live it's not very in the open the tress here are planted on the blocks and they're all the same from what I've seen. The only other place would be the park.
You can use anything that connects with you, so if you like the feel of a cinnamon stick use that. I use generally a piece of man made goldstone (not even wood) but it just resonates with me.
Up to scratch? What does that mean? I'm novice at the craft of witches and I was gifted a rather beautiful crystal wand no taller than a regular pen or butter knife. From my friend and now teacher a solitary kitchen/nature Witch.
Yes you can use any wood.I have about 60 wands.Each day of the week has associations such as a color a crystal a tree ect.I combine all these things together.I will match the crystal to the wood and any symbols on the wand will be in the appropriate color.I will before long make a video on this.If you want to know more please ask🤗👍
The best tree/crystal is the one that feel most drawn to - think of success in your head and then think what tree you associate with that success and voila!
Should the wand be cleaned in any way to keep it sanitary and/or bug-free if we find it in the wild? I selected a decent one dropped by the crait myrtle (crepe myrtle?) in my front yard, but I don't want to be startled by ants, etc. in the middle of using it. (I'm in the American South. The list of tiny critters that inhabit our property are many and vast.) The only other viable trees are one very large and dangerous, mostly-dead pine tree that looks like it hates us, and four sticker-trees that aren't great, woodwise. (They mostly drop giant sticker ball seeds.)
Hi I live in Australia and have been searching for a while for my wand. It will be my first but I don't have the types of trees here that all my research have suggested. Do I need to look over seas or just wait for the right feelings. I am new and don't know any other wiccans for advice.
Ginny mithereal plz replay me plzzzzzz..plz tell wht is salt and tulasi is know for in witchraft like for example if rose is know for love then wht salt is tulasi plant is known for in witchraft..cuz I am making a spell
So I have an bay leaf tree so bay leafs is also a part of witchraft right.. also I have some orange tree and sandal tree..so about sandal tree I'm not sure...cuz it's a really very very high treeee I can't evevn reach its branches..so take out sandal tree of the list..but also can sandal tree be used
My husband is a carpenter and he had some purple heart wood, and made a wand for me. He also made a box from it for me to keep my tarot/oracle cards in. It’s from South American forests, and is supposed to have spiritual qualities. Beautiful wood & work!
How lovely that sounds, I think your husband is wonderful
you have to craft the wand by yourself...
My first wand/walking stick is a branch from an old apple tree. (From an old orchard located on a mountain in Arizona, back in the 1970s) Such a comforting old friend.
Have a 'house wand' from a pear tree I once had. Another dear old friend. A branch of unknown parentage came swimming towards me in a fast running river in the Appalachians. Looked like a big snake. When trying to leave my way was blocked by real water snake! I asked for passage, went home and drew a snake spiraling up it. (Of course)
Staffs and walking sticks have a special appeal to me. They just feel so natural to hold.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with folks. Blessings to you.
Hahah loved the David Attenborough throw-in! Great video and super interesting. As a kitchen witch my wands are wooden cooking spoons decorated with sigils that I have wood-burned in 😆 lovely scenery as well - would love to go there one day to film a video
Oooh Love the wooden cooking spoons - proper witchery
Ooh, Bex and Ginny together, how delightful, both with amazing and different wands from what we are 'traditionally' (?modern/'media' traditional?) told is a wand. xx
The way you talks remind me of Aunt Hilda of "Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina" which is lovely especially the accent.
I have not watched it, but shall add it to my list of things to do in lockdown so thanks
Right I was thinking the same thing its pretty cool:)
Her lovely personality and enthusiasm reminds me so much of Bridgette Jones.
6:10 my favorite part of the entire video. I love how you acknowledge that this tree "has been looking at this for centuries" not many people recognize that. Myself included. You gave me a new perspective. Ty
Thoughts on single terminated clear crystal quartz as a wand?
Love the crystal as a wand - my everyday wand is a lump of goldstone - which is a man made crystal- but has a surprising amount of energy connections going on it it.
I use an Mountain Ash, Rowen. It's just so balanced! My bestie! Top tip if you're not sure about trees, get a plant finder app on your phone. You can then scan the tree/ plant & find out its name. Some even tell you if plants are edible or can be used in herbology. Great activity for kids too! Blessings!
You look and feel like a good witch. Someone who is fun to be around and fierce protector of your friends and family. I made a wand of poplar and it has a core of thin singing Quartz and Rhodizite. It is tipped by small faceted clear quartz half hemisphere and the rear is a Citrine. The handle is wrapped in leather and all materials are organic. It does emit an energy at its tip that can be felt. I also make energy wands on a Selenite base with Christal's picked to the energy of the user. I do have one made of a long shard of Blue Kyanite. My favorite is a natural Lemurian Christal wand.
Hawthorn is a cardiotonic!❤
I'm not one for witchcraft, but I do love crafting and have a strong belief in the spiritual and supernatural elements of life. Maybe I'll start walking around and look for some wood that speaks to me in some way and craft a wand out of it. I wouldn't have much practical use for it, but I could say I made my own wand out of a piece of nature that spoke to me.
Ginny I would love to hear more about your family history of witches. I have never practiced, but I have always wanted to. I’m a closet witch, I guess. Witches in my family go back to the 1600’s.
I love the way you explain everything and as a beginner I am now going to look for a wand .
I love your videos and your energy! youre informative, witty and genuine! Thank you!!!
You have such a beautiful personality, So warm and inviting and fun.
Oh thank you!
i am so happy for this video for i am a witch in training
The "bang" part KILLED me 😂😂 I love it, what a mood! Lol
so happy you enjoyed it
You've made me realize I have more wands than I thought I did.
I still have a fire poker that I have an emotional connection too, I got it as a kid/preteen and my imagination made it double as a staff/wand.
Now as an adult that practices, I realize that thing has more power in it due to my connection and love for it, than the wand I made 4 months ago😂
Hmm, the things we learn along the way
I absolutely love your happy nature! And your video regarding the subject! Can't wait for more!
Thank you so much! More coming this week - have a warlock up my sleeve
I agree love her personality remind me of me in that way.
@@GinnyMetheral sounds interesting!😊 I'd like to be friends with you I know I'm in the U.S. but I'd love to have you as a friend.🌺🌷🌸🌻 I don't really have any Witch friends. 💜😅
Fancy having Sir David as a sponsor! 😄 lovely perspective on how to choose a wand. I'd like a staff and a smaller wand I think. I don't know how I'd choose, I love trees 🌲🌳🌴💖
Which one is your favourite - that would probably make the greatest wand for you
This is beautiful ! I love the reverence you showed to these trees, they are absolutely magnificent creatures.
You're matching my witchcraft mentor that I have been manifesting ❤ so glad I found your channel, new subbie here!
Thanks for subbing!
I'm really enjoying all of the videos you have been making :) Could I please get your advice?
I sent out the intention that I want to create my wand.
My husband had to cut down some branches of a tree at his childhood home in order to fix the roof of his parents shed, he didn't ask as it didn't cross his mind as he doesn't think as I do. When the branches were being collected for the green bin I felt a strong 'Hey, that's your wand!' So I stopped, picked up the one I felt drawn to and saved it, took the little twigs off etc, and took it home to dry out.
It's a hawthorn tree that watched my husband grow up from a baby, I wasn't able to hug it to connect with it as its trunk is on the other side of the fence but I touched its braches that I could reach, asked if it was ok with me using it and told it my intentions for the wand.
Before I spoke with the tree I felt 'it is a gift' (not clairaudience, I kind of feel the words)
When I read up on it cutting branches without permission is a big no-no when it comes to wand making, and there's also information about angering the fae realm.
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on this
I don’t think i need to add anything to this - sounds like you already know everything - what a lovely wand you have been GIVEN x
I am hoping to make my first wand from a willow tree. The willow is very meaningful to me; it's my favorite tree, the symbolism resonates with me, and my birthday is May 12th! (Last day of the Willow on the Tree Calendar)
I have one in my yard but I'm worried about damaging it, hopefully, I can find a good-sized branch soon or one will fall.
Super excited to run my first WAND CLASS tomorrow
☀️🥳🥰
Have fun!
Love her videos she makes me feel so cozy xx
Such an interesting subject
I know!
What isn't about magic ?
I do so love your energy! Your video makes me happy!
I adore you and your energy!!! I feel such a kinship with you!!! 💜 Blessèd be my friend!
Thank you Ashley, lets be friends 🦋
That would be wonderful! I could use some friends :)
Yes Ashley I feel a kinship to her as well and I love her energy she makes me smile 😊❤️😁
I much prefer the way Siofra (from Siofra's magic Alcove, something like that) talks about wands I prefer to think about this instrument that way
Your videos are bringing so much comfort to me!
I made a wand yesterday. And strangley enough I made the wand red. And varnished it. But I plan on using it inside the house.
That was absolutely marvelous ☺️
Thank you kindly!
I really enjoyed this video, cant wait for next week
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your wand😊
O my! I love this Ash tree!!! O my goodness it speaks to me!
Maybe it's my namesake but my goodness I love her!!!
I am so pleased that you felt the magnificent presence of the ash tree, he is one of a kind
The ash tree brought me to tears.
what were staffs needed required to cast spells what are the crystals for
Such an amazing tutorial! I'm a beginner wiccan and loved this simple video! You have a new subscriber!
I would love a short wand that fits comfortably in my rather small hands! Not sure what wood I would like, just as long as I really connect with it!
This video is awesome I love it! So interesting.
Thank you so much!
I didn't know that about drawing on the ground
As some what of a Wizard, if I say so myself, my wand has been with me every single day of my life. It's 8 1/2", vainy, extremely hard, and a woman would consider it rather enjoyable.
That area where you went for the hawthorn is just amazing! That site hasn’t been featured on Time Team by chance, has it? Twenty years later, I’m finally getting caught up, ha!
To my knowledge I dont think so…..
Should you need to ask for permission, will it just be a feeling? Or what?
If in doubt ask- it is only polite
I love your video and as a beginner warlock I wanted to know if when making our wands if we use the correct wood as shown in your video can we use modern tools to design it
absolutely you can use modern tools. Wands that are made by the warlock will always be the most powerful as they take on your own energy.
Thanks for using the term Warlock.. it's so misunderstood.🎑
Very good 👍
Thank you 👍
Thank you for replying, look forward to watching more of your videos. x
I think to have both kinds of wands would be nice. That way you have one like this you have made for things outside and such and then like the rose quartz crystal one o have for inside for things or workings in side. So maybe it might be nice to have both. And there for you don't have to worry about breaking your crystal wand.💁😉🙂
wow , love it :D
I love how you goes into each one of the wood/tree & sense it directly ~
my wand come from nagasari wood, its a local wood. actually if possible , I want to get a wood that comes from ogham tree ..
but someone said that local wood is 'better' bcz it has the 'energy' that was .. more familiar, even can be linked with 'ancestral one' , so that you can connect deeper and use energy better with that . any thought about it ?
oh, by the way, my wand is approx the size of harry potter wand 😆 bcz i do most of spell inside my room, and most of it also interact herbs , crystal , candle , small/table size altar, etc .. which makes it easier to pick a smaller one ✨
I am really pleased that you are properly choosing your wand... you might find that each wand has its own strengths - so I have several, but use maybe two most of the time.
I would title this video how to pick up a stick from the ground a tie a red ribbon around it. Joking aside... quite informative.
This was a great video! You live in a beautiful area with so much history! I look forward to learning more from your video’s.
Cool.
thanks
I have an affinity for red oak... I have quite a few seasoning waiting to be shaped n anointed... n I have a 6 foot walking staff from mesquite that came from my trip to the south west united states... would you have any ideas what properties mesquite might bring ??? Thank you for sharing your knowledge... blessings
I absolutely found this video so informative. Thanks for sharing.
You are so welcome!
Sweet 🥰
you have such a beautiful energy 🥰 lovely video
Thank you so much!!
Can pine wood be used for wand?
I was wondering, would the wand have to be out of wood necessarily could it be made out of something like cinnamon. Sticks and wires. In the area I live it's not very in the open the tress here are planted on the blocks and they're all the same from what I've seen. The only other place would be the park.
You can use anything that connects with you, so if you like the feel of a cinnamon stick use that. I use generally a piece of man made goldstone (not even wood) but it just resonates with me.
Up to scratch?
What does that mean?
I'm novice at the craft of witches and I was gifted a rather beautiful crystal wand no taller than a regular pen or butter knife. From my friend and now teacher a solitary kitchen/nature Witch.
Thank you for sharing
Just a question, is it possible to make a Wand by other trees?
Of course! Blackthorn is good for protection, lime is good for family, all trees have their own specialties
@@GinnyMetheral oh good and by the way, I really enjoy your content about witchcraft :-)
Yes you can use any wood.I have about 60 wands.Each day of the week has associations such as a color a crystal a tree ect.I combine all these things together.I will match the crystal to the wood and any symbols on the wand will be in the appropriate color.I will before long make a video on this.If you want to know more please ask🤗👍
How do you feel about Iron?
I was told by spirit to get Iron.
Would this be the same?
i love the video cool
So happy you enjoyed it
You should read harry potter it's the holy parchment by marry
I love your videos! 💕
Thank you so much!!
Hitting your wand as a switch is witchraft that's q spell called torment the ministry forbids it
Which tree or crystal should I use for luck and success?
BTW your videos are exquisite
The best tree/crystal is the one that feel most drawn to - think of success in your head and then think what tree you associate with that success and voila!
HI want to ask can you add a core into the wood like a cat whisker or horse hair?
Yes you can - this may though give rather surprising results it depends on the addition you are making and what it’s energy is
Splendid
can there ve such thing as a prodigy as a witch?
Hello, i really enjoyed your video. If you see this message would you mind letting me know your thoughts on Wisteria wood as a wand? Thank you. x
Ooh sounds strong, it will twist its way around spells just like a wisteria does
Should the wand be cleaned in any way to keep it sanitary and/or bug-free if we find it in the wild? I selected a decent one dropped by the crait myrtle (crepe myrtle?) in my front yard, but I don't want to be startled by ants, etc. in the middle of using it. (I'm in the American South. The list of tiny critters that inhabit our property are many and vast.)
The only other viable trees are one very large and dangerous, mostly-dead pine tree that looks like it hates us, and four sticker-trees that aren't great, woodwise. (They mostly drop giant sticker ball seeds.)
before you use the wood try keeping it in a sealed plastic bag for a couple weeks… that should help
@@GinnyMetheral Oh, I didn't think of that! I'll try it out. :)
Mn te ky,,
m'arr dee ...
💛💜🙏🙏👏👏👏
That's a stud of a wand! 😂
It’s great - I need something with a lot of clout in it sometimes
Can we take any part of tree
i love the wand
I would like a wand like Merlin
Hi I live in Australia and have been searching for a while for my wand. It will be my first but I don't have the types of trees here that all my research have suggested. Do I need to look over seas or just wait for the right feelings. I am new and don't know any other wiccans for advice.
Are we talking about wands? 😜🤪💚
I know the spell to stop torment wand forward circle you feal frustrated when your being torchered basic healing spell
also do you know what the most powerful crystal is to put on your wand
That depends on you @austin bycraft different crystals resonate with different people. Go to a crystal shop and see which one you are drawn to...
Ginny mithereal plz replay me plzzzzzz..plz tell wht is salt and tulasi is know for in witchraft like for example if rose is know for love then wht salt is tulasi plant is known for in witchraft..cuz I am making a spell
tulasi is good for home, peace and happiness. It holds a quiet joy
Thanks ☺️ and wht wht about salt
@@unknown5739 Salt is always protective, banishing negative energy
@@GinnyMetheral Thanks also sorry if I was annoying! And u r so kind u reply evevry comment!!!
Do you have any fancy wands.?
No, all mine are from locally sourced or other people's gifts.
Cause somones using evil on you it looks like a blessing
Plz replay me plzzz..I don't have tree u mention near me...so can I make wands with the braches of any trees?? Plz tell me
@Venkata Ramana - can you name some of the trees around you and I can tell your their uses...?
Thanks!!
So I have an bay leaf tree so bay leafs is also a part of witchraft right.. also I have some orange tree and sandal tree..so about sandal tree I'm not sure...cuz it's a really very very high treeee I can't evevn reach its branches..so take out sandal tree of the list..but also can sandal tree be used
@@GinnyMetheral also hibiscus tree it have evevn flowers
@@GinnyMetheral I also have husbiscus tree also tulasi plant which even it has branches
It ketches on fire near me I'm a vampire yes
alba is actually scotland
I think I talk about Albion - which is the personification of the UK
I know im 3 years late 😂 lol im learning but my dog chewed my wand up 😂
My cousin keeps trying to get me to come to church so I’m becoming a wizard to piss her off
Please I want to speak with you
Your not a witch
Really? Why do you say that?