Elder Wand with Clear Quartz Point

This is a lovely and lovingly hand crafted Elder wand which measures approx. 32 cm from its handle to its tip. A 2 cm Clear Quartz point as been set into the tip of the wand and cleansing and protective herbs in the handle which measures approx. 10.5 cm in length.

This wand was harvested on 27th November 2023 which was the Full Moon associated with this lovely wood.

The Elder Wand (Sambucus Canadensis)

The Elder Mother (Queen of Herbs)

Date harvested: 17th November 2023 (Elder Full Moon); Bodmin Moor area

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period: 13th month of the Celtic Tree Calendar which is November 25th to December 21st (Beth-Luis-Nion)

The 13th consonant of the Ogham alphabet, Ruis - R

Folknames: Alhuren, Battree, Eldrum, Lady Ellhorn, Tree of Doom

Elder Associations:

Colours – Black, dark green or blood red

Element – Water

Planet – Venus, Saturn

Birds – Pheasant, Raven, or Rook

Crystals – Peridot, Jet

Flower – Dandelion

Deity – Hel, Hela, Venus, The White Lady

Class – Shrub

Gender – Feminine

Elder Properties:

Prosperity

Banishment

Protection

Healing

Wisdom

Fate

Transformation

Death

Regeneration

The Elder Tree is one of beginnings and endings – of birth and death so it is believed that the Elder Fairy is a spirit of transformations and aids the crossings either as in birth or death. She is generally seen as an old woman and will provide a strong link with the Mother Goddess. She carries the wisdom of the crone and is the mistress of deep magic.

This wand has been “treated” with beeswax polish following its de-barking and sanding process; it also has the following herbs inserted into the handle.

Mugwort – For strength, protection and cleansing

Vervain – for Protection and purification

Yarrow – for clearing negativity and easing fears