Olive Wood Wand Traditional Length

The olive tree is one of the most beloved, sacred trees and its place is firmly rooted in ancient Greek tradition and mythology. The tree is a symbol of peace, extend the olive branch to your enemy in good will and peace-making. A well balanced wood, strong willed, but peaceful. Olive wood will move throughout its day with an energy not burdened with what is around it. Not a grounded wood, however quite flowing in nature. Olive wood is considered to promote a sense of calm and peace around it, useful for those suffering from a naturally hectic energy or needing stability. Olive lends great wisdom and healing energy to your craft. It is a tree of logic, reason, and rationalization.

Olive can teach us to find this balance within ourselves, we are fragile and strong. It serves as an important reminder that too much of one thing can be hazardous to us, and that no matter what darkness we find ourselves in, we can find growth when illuminated by the light.

Olive leaves can help raise the vibrations of the aura, and help with spell-casting, dealing with manifestation.

Legend has it that Zeus proposed a contest between Athena and Poseidon for the control of Athens. Poseidon smashed his three-pronged trident upon the hard rock of the Acropolis, which unleashed a spring, whilst Athena, produced an olive tree, with its silvery-green leaves and abundance of rich fruits.

Sacred to:  Athena, Apollo, Eirene, Minerva, Ra, Concordia. Used to anoint kings, and a symbol of peace in Christian philosophy.  Irena, the goddess of peace, daughter of Zeus and Themed, was always depicted with an olive branch in her hand.

Magical properties: beauty, diligence, healing, peace, wealth, insight, inspiration, and aids in communication.

Olive lends great wisdom and healing energy to your craft. Crafted from wood imported from the Holy Land, this olive wand springs from the cradle of today's western religions.