Contents

Introduction

part one

The Wand and the Wizard

A Little History of Wands

Snakes and Wands

Fire and Will

Creation and the Elements

Dryads and Druids

Conversations with Trees

Loving Nature

part two

Fire

The Fire in the Tree

Trees of Elemental Earth

Trees of Elemental Air

Trees of Elemental Fire

Trees of Elemental Water

Trees of Life

part three

Wind

Wandmaking Style

Parts of a Wand

Symbols, Sigils, and Tradition

Inscriptions

Letters and Etheric Correspondences

part four

Stone

The Mineral Kingdom

Stones and Crystals as Reservoirs

The Crystal Point

The Magical Properties of Stones

Mineral Spirits

The Colors of Magic

Metals

part five

Water

The Spiritual Dimension of Wandcraft

Carving Tools

Sharpening

The Vise

Confronting the Branch

Rough Shaping

First Sanding

Drawing the Design

Drawing the Surface Designs

Carving

Letter Carving

Staining and Coloring the Wood

Varnish, Shellac, and French Polishing

Fitting Stones and Crystals

Polishing

part six

Quintessence

The Divine Essence

Beastly Wand Cores

The Astral Power of Mythical Beasts

The Astral Power of Spirit Animals

A Complex of Meanings

Timing and Astrology

Enchantment and Dedication

Using a Wand

Final Thoughts

Appendix I
Magical Alphabets

Appendix II
Magical Powers of Stones and Metals

Appendix III
Table of Beast Symbolism

Appendix IV
Alphabetical Table of Trees and
Their Magical Qualities

Further Reading
and Works Cited