Rowan Wand

This is a beautiful, if a bit "chunky" Rowan Wand which measures approximately 30 cm in length with the "handle" being approx.10 cm. This wand was harvested on 31st January 2018 - Ash Full Moon which was also a "Blue" Moon

The Rowan Wand (Sorbus Aucuparia)

(The Lady of the Mountains)

Date harvested: (Imbolc) Bodmin Moor area 31st January 2018 - Ash Full Moon which was also a "Blue" Moon

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period – 2nd month of the Celtic Tree calendar (Luis) which is January 21st to February 17th (Beth-Luis-Nion)

Second Consonant of the Ogham Alphabet (Luis L)

Rowan Associations:

Colour – Green, red

Crystal – Tourmaline

Element – Fire

Deity – Brigantia, Brigid, Virgin Mary, Thor

Gender – Masculine

Class - Peasant

Sabbat – Imbolc, Candlemas

Planets – The Sun and Mercury

Birds – Duck and Quail

Rowan Properties:

Meditation & spiritual development

Protection & Grounding

Luck & Inspiration

Success & personal power

Healing

The Rowan fairy is strong and protective whilst being feminine and very magical; she is very helpful and values the matters of this world and looks to establish a link with the subtle realms. She protects against superstition and promotes a positive attitude.

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