This is a beautiful, if a bit "chunky" Rowan Wand which measures approximately 30 cm in length with the "handle" being approx.10 cm. This wand was harvested on 1st February 2017 (Imbolc).

The Rowan Wand (Sorbus Aucuparia)

(The Lady of the Mountains)

Date harvested: 1st February 2017 (Imbolc) Bodmin Moor area

Harvest method – Ritual with offering

Tree Calendar Period – 2nd month of the Celtic Tree calendar (Luis) which is January 21st to February 17th (Beth-Luis-Nion)

Second Consonant of the Ogham Alphabet (Luis L)

Rowan Associations:

Colour – Green, red

Crystal – Tourmaline

Element – Fire

Deity – Brigantia, Brigid, Virgin Mary, Thor

Gender – Masculine

Class - Peasant

Sabbat – Imbolc, Candlemas

Planets – The Sun and Mercury

Birds – Duck and Quail

Rowan Properties:

Meditation & spiritual development

Protection & Grounding

Luck & Inspiration

Success & personal power

Healing

The Rowan fairy is strong and protective whilst being feminine and very magical; she is very helpful and values the matters of this world and looks to establish a link with the subtle realms. She protects against superstition and promotes a positive attitude.

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