A
magick wand is a
gentler tool for
invoking and directing than the
athame. Some people buy them, some people make them. (I found mine.) It's often a piece of
wood, though the type of wood that it is "supposed" to be varies with your
tradition and
beliefs. It is usually
decorated or
adorned somehow (mine isn't). The wand is aligned with the
male aspect (the
God) and with the
element of
Air, which is the
east. As I said, you can use it for
invocation purposes, and sometimes for indicating objects or calling outside influences to yourself or the circle. I like to use it while I'm asking for the presence of the
deities as I see them (sort of like asking the
universe to pay attention to me 'cause I'm gonna do something). You may have different wands for different purposes. A
staff, like a large wand, is sometimes used at gatherings or by "grander" traditions.
Magickal tools