Wands at the ready! In this video, Shima explores the importance of wands in magical practice—not just as tools, but as extensions of the practitioner’s own energy and intention. While wands often symbolize magic in stories and film, it’s you who creates the magic—the wand simply channels and focuses your power. We dive into the traditional woods used for wandmaking—like bamboo, hawthorn, and willow—and the properties they bring to a practitioner’s work. Shima also shares her personal wand, craf