White Poplar Wand

This is a lovely and lovingly hand crafted White Poplar wand which measures approx. 35 cm from its handle to its tip. Cleansing and protective herbs in the handle which measures approx. 12.5 cm in length.

This wand was harvested on 21st September 2021 which was the Full Moon for this beautiful tree as well as being Mabon and the Autumn Equinox.

The White Poplar Wand (Populus Alba)

(The Whispering Tree)

Date harvested: 21st September 2021 (Mabon, Autumn Equinox, Full Moon)

Harvested from the Bodmin Moor area

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period – Not associated with a calendar period as such, but with the 4th of the Witches’ Cross Quarter Sabbats

Ogham letter – E. Eadhadh

White Poplar Associations:

Colours – Grey

Elements – Air, Water

Planets – Mercury

Birds – Dove, Swan

Deity – Hades, Persephone, Tyr, Mother Goddess

Crystals – Black Opal

Sabbat – Mabon, Autumn Equinox

Class – Shrub

Gender – Feminine

White Poplar Properties:

Protection from theft

Protection from unwanted spirits when burnt on Samhain

Ascent

Shielding

Confidence

Helps to release old fears and moving forward

Helps to overcome fears

Spirit World Communication

Endurance

Poplar wands are good for working with fire-based rituals. Poplar leaves rustle even in the slightest breeze which the ancient Druids believed to be a message from the Gods; it was this belief that made this a sacred tree. A poplar wand helps one to listen to their own conscience and to relate to the natural world around them.

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