How To Make A Magic Staff | |||
Making a staff can be very rewarding and can be used to mark either progression or initiation along a pagan/wiccan path grow. Let it bond with you. Remember, a Staff is an extension of you and your life. Make sure that it is well Things You'll Need taken care of, or it will unwind its magical bond with you and your magic staff will be magic no more. * Knife or a similar carving utensils Tips * Long stick (Bamboo would be best) * Magical decorations * Magical decorations can include: * Adhesive material for attaching decorations o Feathers Steps o Glitter o Nail polish marks (the glowing/luminescent sorts are 1. Get a stick. Make sure it is long. It does not have to be straight, but it should be at the minimum as tall as you, or great for this) o Sequins or craft jewels taller.Do not choose just any stick. Have a good look around. Pick up more than one. Balance it in your hand. Feel o Tie string on the top and attach lucky beads or something special to you its energy. You will know which one is for you when it feels right. o If you feel called to do so, go ahead and use a strong glue to glue a hawk feather or crystal to the top. 2. Give it a special name. It is your magical staff and it Remember, this is your staff so it should reflect who you are. Add what you wish to add. belongs to you , its name can be its magical bond with you or just any old.But don't ask me because its your choice. * A good Choice Of Wood Is something such as Apple, or Cherry you can try hardwoods for a more ornate look 3. Get a carving knife or a similar item to shape the staff Warnings if you decide it needs shaping. You may just wish to simply strip the bark off it or to keep the knotty wooden look. The * Make sure you don't hit anyone when waving your staff style is totally up to you. about! * Do NOT rip a stick off a live tree. This is cruelty to 4. Decorate it. Any decoration is up to you. You can have many decorations or no decorations. The choice is yours and nature and it is wrong. This tree is divine and a living creature. Imagine if someone came and ripped off your arm to yours only. use as a sword! * Be careful when you are carving, a stick can be 5. When you are done making your staff it is wise to let it gain power for three days under a full moon. Let its energy replaced but an arm can't. | |||