Ace of Wands

When upright, this card tells of fortune and of a new venue beginning. In reverse, this card tells of frustration with a new start.

2 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of waiting for results of a particular desire. In reverse, this card tells of frustration, empty fear and a lack of anything happening.

3 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of realisation of hopes. In reverse, this card tells of unrealistic and impractical plans.

4 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of success and status in your career due to hard work. In reverse, this card warns of lack of foresight and the need for replanning.

5 of Wands

When upright, this card tells of competition, struggle and the need to use strength to overcome this. When in reverse, this card tells the need to eliminate old ways.

6 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of good news after struggle and planning. In reverse, this card tells of delayed success.

7 of Wands

Upright, this card tells of success against opposition. In reverse, this card warns how indecision leads to missed opportunities.

8 of Wands

Upright, this card tells to go ahead and of possible journey. In reverse, this card warns of hasty actions.

9 of Wands

When upright, this card tells of a pause in struggle and the need to remain defensive. When in reverse, this card warns of being caught off guard and the need to adapt.

10 of Wands

When this card appears upright, it warns of selfishness, aggressive behaviour and overextending yourself. In reverse this card also acts a warning of deliberate failure.

Knight of Wands

When this card is upright, it tells of ambitions, being hasty and how travelling may help. In reverse, this card warns of being jealous and demanding.

Queen Of Wands

Upright, this card tells of love at home and kindness. In reverse, this card warns of revengefulness, unfaithfulness and being quick to take offence.

King of Wands

When upright, this card tells of strength, loyalty and maturity. In reverse, this card warns of intolerance and argumentativeness.

Obtaining Wood For A Wand

Making a wand can be quite easy, but the more complex a wand the harder it is to create. A problem that can arise in the creation of one’s own personal wand is getting hands on a certain kind of wood.

In one’s own local area there may be no trees with the wood wanted to make a wand. In Australia, eucalyptus trees are easy to come by which is great for people here who want to make a wand for protection, healing, good luck (especially with knowledge) and health. Eucalyptus wood is a great wood in itself to choose for if healing and protection magic are of focus. Knowing the most populace trees in the area can help in choosing the wood for one’s wand, as it might just have the magical properties wanted.

However, those in Australia may not focus on healing and protection magic. Knowing one’s local area and the trees within it is useful in this case. Even if the trees in the local area are personally not well known, it is always good to look around and learn. Take note of the trees and the magical properties of them, as it can create an easier time getting a wand.

Growing trees can come of benefit in the case of choosing a wood of a wand. While certain trees can be difficult to come across, if one already has a tree or two growing in their back or front yards it can save time going out and obtaining the wood elsewhere. Finding out the magical properties of the trees in one’s yards can be a great time saver for those busy bees or if simply currently lacking time.

Knowing the magical properties of the wood you are after is important, you can simply go to a search engine and find out the trees with such properties wanted. If such trees are not in the local area, going out to see nature in a not so local place is great not just for finding wood to create a wand but also to enjoy life at the same time.

Getting a wand for magic itself is personal, it is even said magic performed is stronger if the wand used was created by the wand user. It all comes down to choice on how one gets a wand and what wood is used.

Wands

Wands are useful; it’s not hard to make a simple one and is easily recognizable. They are used amongst those who use it not only for ritual and magic, but can be used to play games.


There are many kinds of wood out there to choose from and all with magical properties of their own, this is why it is important to pick carefully of the type of wood you are to use when making a wand. But also take note of the trees in your local area, if you just happen to be after a certain kind of wood there might just be a tree with the wood you are after. Maybe instead of finding the tree with the type of wood you are after there could be a certain kind of tree or trees with wood that has similar properties but you may find more useful, so make sure to do some studying before choosing.

I personally have two wands of my own, although not often used. One is made of eucalyptus and its elemental association, from what I have heard, varies from who you ask. I have heard eucalyptus’ elemental association being earth, air and water but it seems to be agreed upon that eucalyptus is not associated with fire. It is said eucalyptus wood is great for healing but it also serves for good protection. I have also heard keeping a small branch of a eucalyptus tree indoors serves for promoting good health, promotes good luck when worn as a charm and makes a great divination tool.

The other wood I have used for a wand is made of oak. Oak, elemental wise, is said to be of earth and/or water. Oak has strength and it is durable with its endurance. Oak has the power of protection and healing, like eucalyptus, but also wisdom.