Oak Wand Traditional Length

Drawing off of the element of fire, as well as lightning, oak is known as "wizard wood“. Robust and true, oak is strongly rooted in the earth and easily channels natural life energies. Slow and steady growing, oak helps one intuitively focus on the task at hand. 

Oak has been considered sacred by just about every culture that has encountered the tree, but it was held in particular esteem by the Celts because of its size, longevity, and nutritious acorns. The oak was the “King of Trees” in a grove. Wands and staffs were made of its wood. Oak galls, known as "Serpent Eggs“, were used in magical charms, and in making special ink. Acorns gathered at night held the greatest fertility powers.

Oak has a strong, friendly energy that is comforting and empowering to handle. It teaches us strength of character and how to keep our bodies strong and healthy. Oak carries the energy of kingship and wise rule, personal sovereignty, authority, power, protection, sealing or opening doors.

Oak helps center the mind, allowing it to focus on the task at hand and ignore distractions, it helps promote both observation and intuition. A very grounded and spiritual wood that is highly protective and resourceful. Even though it leans towards more masculine traits, the main varieties of oak are well balanced, able to focus and balance an individual well, and is known as a safe wood for beginners.

Oak has a hidden talent for divination and scrying as well.

Oak has long been regarded as one of the most sacred trees. Sometimes called the "Lightning Tree," the oak tree is associated with sky gods.

The Celts believed oaks to be the tree of doors, gateways between worlds. To the ancient Celtic people, oak was the protector, provider, benevolent king of the trees.

Oak is a sacred tree of Celtic astrology from 10th of June to 7th of July. The druids associated the oak with the Wren. Closely aligned with the elements Earth, Water, and Spirit . The oak is considered to be the most powerful and the most sacred to the druids. Wizards consider this the most amplified wood to use to in spells that work with time and counter spells.

Sacred to the Irish god Dagda,  the Green Man, Janus, Diana, Cybele, Hecate and Pan

Magical properties: truth, steadfast knowledge, protection, strength, knowledge, prosperity, bravery, focus, leadership, healing, love, vitality, wisdom, divination, healing, manifestation, victory, defense, sacrifice, authority, personal sovereignty and power, and house spells.

Oak wands are strong and unbiased in their use, leaning neither left nor right. Oak can be used for defense being strong enough to resist most attacks against it. Very close to the earth and grounded in its being, it is excellent used for healing, Oak wands bring vitality and long life. Oak can excel at a variety of tasks, it seeks a powerful companion, a guardian and liberator.