Willow Wand

This lovely Willow Wand is slightly thicker than some of our Willows; it is approximately 30 cm long with the "handle" being approx. 10 cm. This Willow wand was harvested on 10th May 2017 which was the Willow Full Moon that year.

The Willow Wand (Salix Alba)

(The Tree of Enchantment, The Tree of Witcheries)

Date harvested: 10th May 2017 (Willow Full Moon) Bodmin Moor area

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period – 5th month of the Celtic Tree calendar which is April 15th to May 12th (Beth-Luis-Nion)

The fifth consonant of the Ogham alphabet (Saille S)

Willow Associations

Colour - Silver

Element - Water

Planet - Moon

Birds - Hawk, Snowy Owl

Sabbat - Beltane

Gender - Feminine

Stone - Moonstone

Willow Properties

Fertility

Love

Harmony

Peace

Creativity

Protection

Healing

Friendship

Joy

The Willow Fairy can be grumpy, tricky and not always kind! However, has an enormous amount of wisdom and for those who treat her with respect can also be a great teacher to those who are willing to be still and listen carefully.

The elemental tree of the Moon and hence used in ceremonies connected with the Moon and Lunar magic.

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