Wand delight....

I've created a couple of really nice wands lately (even if I say so myself) so here they are. Wands are my absolute favourite item to craft. The energies in them emerge as I'm crafting so when they are completed they are ready to start working with their new owner. On the subject of bonding a tool to yourself I find that blooding the item is the most effective way of bonding it to you, although I do feel that if a wand knows its yours it will deliver regardless. Here are a couple of my latest creations.

This wand created from Holly, clear quartz, epoxy, rhinestones, ribbon and charms was a commission for a lovely customer of mine. This one is long at 23 inches, more of a blasting rod.

This wand is 19 inches long and is made from Sweet Chestnut and set with Snowflake Obsidian and Carnelian. A dark magic wand this can be used to wealth and abundance spellworking as well as ancestral and otherworldly working and favours. This one is avaialbe from my Facebook page.

This wand is amazing. It is set with a triple AAA grade bloodstone point and carnelian and garnet in epoxy sculpt, with black rhinestones and a black velvet handle. The wand is pyrographed with the Alu bind rune and  has been described by people who have heldf it as a loaded gun as it has huge amounts of energy. This wand has a new owner.

Talismans and Charms

Symbols in magical practice are extremely important, and all work as energies in their own right that persuade a particular set of energies or circumstances to take place. Some of the most potent of these are from the Northern countries of Europe. I have begun to make talismans and charms in order to keep the energy of these symbols alive. Teamed with crystals and bindrunes these pocket charms, all measuring around 20 inches long, are crafted to do the job they were intially created for. They arn't for show, but are for serious magical working. here are some of the talismans/charms I have produced up to now )0(

The Draumstafir means to dream of what your heart desires. if you are a witch practicing manifestation of your dreams into the physical realm then this is for you. There is a full write up for this one on my Facebook page. 

The Vegvisir which is a charm to protect you in rough weather. often seen as a tattoo and and excellent travel charm. highly protective.

Theis talismans shows the Helm of Awe on one side and Odins Illusionary Rune on the other. Crafted from Oak, there is a full write up for this on my Facebook page.

Against all magic Talisman. Excellent for protection from external forces of magic aimed at you. Crafted on blackthorn and supported by a range of relevant gemstones.

Into the Dark Blackthorn Wand

Completed this wand today and it was rehomed instantly. However, here is the writeup as I think this one is my best to date.

Into the Dark Blackthorn Ceremonial Wand. This is a special wand designed to maximise the energy of the blackthorn. Blackthorn is associated with the goddess Morrigan. It is an extremely defensive tree so excellent in protective and defensive magic. Blackthorn is curious amongst the world of trees due to its stubborn and chaotic nature. An older piece of blackthorn will be melancholy, secretive, stubborn and difficult to direct when focusing your intent. A younger piece of blackthorn is off the scale with chaotic energy. Therefore really this is a tree that should only be used by experienced practitioners who are able to control the energy, because when it is controlled there is no other wood as powerful to use magically. Thus piece of blackthorn is from a hawthorn and blackthorn grove - the realm of the hedgewitch. The tip of this wand is set with a high grade large bloodstone point. Along the wand surrounded by sculpted spirals and leaves inset whith black rhinestones are carnelian and garnet. Bloodstone is a most powerful stone with a high iron content,and brilliant as a battle stone for healing wounds. Highly protective, it acts as a shield in the darkest of places returning the astral traveller unscathed to the earth plane. Carnelian, used thoughout millenia as a compaion of the dead in their graves, is a warrior stone for courage. Garnet is for fearlessness and is a talisman against death and injury. Working down the wand which is bound with black velvet to bring into the play the iron fist in velvet glove scenario, finally the last piece of the jigsaw is the Alu bindrune. The Alue bind rune means an inspired or ecstatic force and combines the runes Ansuz, laguz and Uruz. The formula ALU is used to raise an inspired force and to use that force for protection or other purposes - it is a charm of great power and force, perfect when teamed with the blackthorn, bloodstone, garnet and carnelian. This wand is very heavy, chunky and potent. It is not a showpiece despite its appearance, it is a full working piece and when used correctly and bonded to you, it can be unparalleled in projecting your force.

More ritual cords ...

Had a really busy couple of months during which time I created some lovelies. I'll put a few of them below so you can see what I've been doing. Some were commissions, some where straight from my imagination )0(

Brighids Cord was from my imagination. A lovely cord which is now rehomed :)

Our Lady of Avalon was a commission. The symbol is the chalice well. 

Another commission but this one had a little wolf athame crafted from yew.

Celtic Fox Necklace crafted from Alder

This gorgeous necklace has a Celtic Fox pyrographed on it surrounded by spirals.The bead itself is 1.6 inches long. 

Alder is a gateway tree, magical and excellent in defensive magic. One of its associated animals is the fox, cunning, clever, a shapeshifter, the trickster, and most active during the in-between times of twilight and dawn. 

The wooden bead is accompanied on either side with ruby (for passion , protection and fearlessness), copper (for conduction of energy) and goldstone (gently uplifting, promotes vitality) beads interspersed with brass spiral spacers for projection and strung on a black waxed cotton cord. 

This is a wonderful necklace to tap into the energy of the fox, excellent to wear for shamanic purposes but also in ritual and for every day. Available on Etsy )0(

The Craft Ritual Cord with Rowan Athame

This is a very special nine strand cord in shades of red, black and white with a hint of silver. Red, white and black are traditional witchcraft colours. White for birth and rebirth, black for death and red for the blood of life. 

This cord is strung through with a silver spiral of life, life, pentacles and a triskele. The rest of the cord is strung through completely with steel seed beads for impenetrability, snowflake obsidian which promotes inner centering, bringing peace and balance to the mind and body, black obsidian for protection and support, black tourmaline for the deflection of negativity, onyx for protection, rubies for protection, passion, wisdom and fearlessness, clear crystal for clarity, celtic spacer beads and bone.

At one end of the cord is a Rowan Cross handmade by me. The Rowan cross is a traditional symbol of protection going back hundreds of years as they are said to ward off evil spirits. 

At the other end of the cord is a rowan mini athame pyrographed simply with the pentacle, the witches most potent protection symbol. 

The Rowan tree has been considered magickal for thousands of years by many different cultures. The word "Rowan" is derived from the Old Norse name for the tree, raun or rogn, and might be related to the word "rune" which means "magic, secret." 

 This is a highly protective and magical cord and is for use as a working tool. Ritual cords can be used in ritual, as a meditation tool, for knot magic, or simply as a companion piece to travel with you. Now Rehomed :)

The Deer Goddess Pendulum

This pendulum is crafted from yew. On the pendulum is a representation of a celtic deer crowned withn a triple moon to represent goddess status. there are several goddesses associated with deer from the Cailleach (Biera), Elen, Diana, Saraswati, Artemis, the Deer Mother and the Irish goddess Flidais, to  name but a few. Deer represent instinctual energy, independence and regeneration. This pendulum is available in my Etsy Store