Wands - Crystal & Chakra: Ancient Wisdoms

In Pharanoic Egypt, toilet articles, weapons against possible enemies, amulets against serpents, were also left in the tomb, together with magic texts and a magic wand which enable the ka (soul) to use them. The rod of Moses was a hazel wand. In catacomb frescoes of the third and fourth centuries, Christ is frequently represented performing miracles by means of a wand.

In Wicca and Ceremonial Magic, practitioners use wands for the channeling of energy— they serve a similar purpose to the athame. Though traditionally made of wood, they can also consist of metal or crystal. Magic wands commonly feature in works of fantasy fiction as spell-casting tools. Few other common denominators exist, so the capabilities of wands vary wildly.

Wands fill basically the same role as wizards' staffs, though staffs generally convey a more 'serious' image. In the fictional world of Harry Potter, as described by J. K. Rowling, a wand serves as a focusing tool that enhances a wizard's capabilities to perform magic.