Gorse Wand

This is a lovely and lovingly hand crafted Gorse wand which measures approx. 35 cm from its handle to its tip. Cleansing and protective herbs in the handle which measures approx. 11.5 cm in length.

This wand was harvested on 21st March 2020 which was Ostara and the Spring Equinox.

The Gorse Wand (Ulex Europaeus)

Date harvested: 21st March 2020 (Spring Equinox – Ostara), Bodmin Moor area

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period – associated with the Spring Equinox (March 21). The second vowel of the Ogham alphabet, Onn - O

Gorse Associations:

Colour – Yellow and gold

Element – Fire

Planets – Mercury and the Sun

Birds – Cormorant and Harrier Hawk

Crystal – Topaz

Gender – Masculine

Deity – Lugh, Celtic God of Light and Genius

Gorse Properties:

Helps to ease frustrations

Helps to ease restlessness

Protection from negativity

Love and inner joy

Hope and optimism

Helps to promote emotional security

Prosperity

Gorse is best known for its associations with the Sun giving a splash of colour in early March when the environment is bleak; it was used in love spells and was one of the ingredients used to create the flower Goddess Blodeuwedd.

Gorse was lit each spring so that its smoke could purify the fields.

This wand has been “treated” with beeswax polish following debarking and sanding; 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