Wands

Wands are powerful and magical healing tools, dating back 9,000 years ago in ancient Sumeria.

Wands inspire you to heal and manifest the life of your dreams. They are a slender object, made of wood, stone or metal. Wands can be naturally terminated crystals, carved or artisan crafted. All across the globe in various cultures, wands have been used in ceremony and in healing work for thousands of years.

In ancient Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq), wands were used for healing rituals, protection against evil spirits, and in communicating with the divine. Wands were often used by priests and priestesses during rituals. These wands served as tools for invoking deities and channeling spiritual energies.

Ancient Egyptians often depicted their gods, priests and pharaohs holding a staff or rod of power. Thoth, the Egyptian God of magic, knowledge & writing, was often depicted holding a wand or staff. 

In Ancient Greece, Hermes, the Messenger of the Gods, carried a special wand that symbolized rebirth, power and peace. Ancient Greek poet, Homer, wrote in the Iliaddescribing a rod (aka magic wand), the tool used by the god Hermes to put people to sleep and then wake them up again. In The Odyssey, Homer describes the goddess Athena using her magic wand to turn Odysseus into an old man and made him young again with the wave of her wand. Asclepius, the god of medicine, was depicted holding a rod with a serpent wrapped around it, which represented wisdom and healing. Wands in Greek mythology often served as instruments of guidance and protection.

In Celtic culture, the triple Goddesses are often seen or depicted with wands. Wands were used by druids and magical practitioners. They were often made from wood with specific properties, such as willow for intuition or oak for strength. Wands served as tools for casting spells, performing rituals, and connecting with nature. The use of wands in Celtic traditions emphasized a deep connection to the earth and the elements, reflecting the belief that all things are interconnected.

Many Indigenous cultures around the world have historically used wands or staffs in their spiritual practices. These wands were used in ceremonies to invoke spirits, heal, and protect the community. 

In many cultures, Shamans used wands as tools for healing. These wands might be decorated with feathers, crystals, or other sacred items, imbuing them with additional spiritual power. Shamans would use these wands to channel healing energies to patients, often during trance states. During important ceremonies, shamans would use ceremonial wands to invoke the presence of ancestors, deities, or spirit guides. These wands often carried significant cultural and spiritual symbolism, representing the shaman's lineage and connection to the spiritual world.

Carved or Natural: Natural or Carved

Energy: Direct, send or remove energy

Uses:

• Activate a crystal grid

• Altar decor

• Channeling

• Charge crystals with intention

• Circle opening/closing

• Cord cutting ritual 

• Divination

• Healing work

• Magical spells 

• Meditation

• Portal opening/closing

• Reiki

• Release stuck energy