Wands: Pros and Cons
Wands. Used in a witch’s practice as a symbol of air or fire and is used to direct energy in spell work.
I’ve had a lot of trouble figuring out what kind of wand I want to work with. Many witches suggest wooden wands but I can’t stand the texture of wood and it doesn’t feel like the right kind of energy for me. So after looking around for alternatives I made a list of different types of wands and my personal pros and cons for each. Get ready, this is gonna get long.
REMEMBER: This all depends on the kind of practice you’re doing, you don’t need a wand. And you certainly don’t need an expensive one.
Wooden Stick
Pros:
- Traditional
- Lightweight
- Can be made yourself and easily customised
- Energy can be specific to the tree it’s from
Cons:
- Flammable
- Vulnerable to water damage
- Texture is yucky
- Also a bit boring
Crystal
Pros:
- Energy is specific to the crystal
- Good for healing magic
Cons:
- Expensive
- Vulnerable to light/water damage
- can be fragile
Iron
Pros:
- Protective energy
- Fireproof
- Fae proof
- Spirit proof
- Customisable
Cons:
- Expensive (if you looking for a “wand” specifically)
- Vulnerable to water damage
- Can be heavy
Glass
Pros:
- Lightweight
- Very pretty
- Good for light/apollonian magic
- Can come in different colours
Cons:
- Expensive
- Fragile
- Vulnerable to heat damage
Chopsticks
Pros:
- Cheap
- Lightweight
- Often comes with fun designs
Cons:
- Easily snapped
- Could be mistaken for trash
- Disposable ones are unfinished and vulnerable to water damage
Wooden Spoons
Pros:
- A kitchen witch staple
- Cheap
- Can be customised
Cons:
- Texture is yucky
- Vulnerable to water damage
- Flammable
Pens/Pencils/Paintbrushes
Pros:
- Can be kept hidden
- Good for art magic
- Lightweight
- Cheap
Cons:
- Easily lost
- Easily damages
- Cheap tools are cheap for a reason
Bone
Pros:
- Good for earth/death magic
- Good for animal magic (in some respects)
- Energy specific to the animal it came from
Cons:
- Will have to be carefully treated and sanitised if found yourself
- Not vegetarian/vegan
- Consent to take and use said bone has to be serious and precise
Or you could just use your fingers.
Hope this help anyone who may have a similar problem looking for their own wand. If I missed any feel free to include your own in a RB or as a comment.