Zodiac Wood Guide

Here, you will find a list of woods specific to your birth sign. This is not the celtic wood list, but a list composed of woods aligned with the elements and characteristics most compatible with your zodiac sign. Each wood was carefully studied and chosen to best match your particular traits, as well as your intentional use of the wand you create.

Aries (March 21st - April 19th): Aries born draw their strength from the element of fire. Depending on the intent of the wielder, woods which draw from the elements of fire will produce more successful and compatible spells. Recommended woods are CEDAR (for the most potent healing spells and white magic casters), PADUAK (for the caster who treads the line between good and evil), OAK (for the guardian or protector), COCOBOLO (for the fierce defender), HOLLY (for the powerful healer), and BLOOD WOOD (for the dramatic and passionate companion).

Taurus (April 20th - May 20th): The Taurus draws its strength from the element of earth, and would work best with woods which are grounded and stable. Recommended woods are WALNUT (for the protector of family and friends), ZIRICOTE (for the more daring and bold caster), LEOPARD WOOD (for the creator), ELM (for the one who walks a thin line between good and evil), COYOTE (for the potion maker), CHERRY (for the divine), BUCKEYE (for the healer), and BLACK LIMBA (for the fierce defender).

Gemini (May 21st - June 20th): Gemini draw their strength from the wind and air, and are best matched with woods of the same qualities. Recommended woods are HAWTHORN (for the seeker of knowledge and power), KOU (for one who treads the line between good and evil), HICKORY (for the spiritual companion), CANARY WOOD (for the creator and achiever), AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD (for the potion maker) and Alder (for the fierce defender).

Cancer (June 21st - July 22nd): Cancer borns draw their strength from the moon and water, and will work most efficently with enigmatic woods of these elements. Recommended woods are EUCALYPTUS (for the healer), WILLOW (for the spiritual and psychic companion), YEW (for one who walks the line of good and evil), AVODIRE (for the creative soul), ASH (for the protector), and EBONY (for the fierce defender).

Leo (July 23rd - August 22nd): The Leo draws its strength from the elements of fire and the sun. Woods specific to these two elements would be a wise choice. Recommended woods are CEDAR (for the psychic healer), MAHOGANY (for the protector), Monterillo (for the caster who treads the line between good and evil), MAKORE (for the bold and daring), OAK (for the guardian), BOCOTE (for the potion maker), BUTTERNUT (for the divine), and HOLLY (for the healer).

Virgo (August 23rd - September 22nd): Virgo born draw their strength from the element of earth, so selecting woods more in tune with Virgo characteristics would be best. Recommended woods are APPLE (for the divine healer), BEECH (for the spiritual companion), ZIRICOTE (for the fierce protector), WENGE (for the defender), BOCOTE (for the potion maker), ZEBRA WOOD (for the mindful healer), ELM (for the defender), Mahogany (for the well-balanced companion), and KOU (for the wayward companion).

Libra (September 23rd - October 22nd): The libra draws its strength from the element of air, thus should choose woods that best match a libra's intentions. Recommended woods are YELLOW HEART (for the occlumens), HAWTHORN (for the protector), EBONY (for the fierce defender), PINE (for the protector), KOU (for the one who treads the line between good and evil), and AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD (for the potion maker).

Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st): Scorpio born draw their strength form the element of water, and would create the most potent spells from woods of this element. Recommended woods are MAPLE (for the healer), APPLE (for the potion maker), ASH (for the protector), ELDER (for the defender), TEAK (for the creative companion), YEW (for the wayward caster), IPE (for the lucky seeker of success), ALDER (for one interested in power), and EBONY (for the powerful protector and defender).

Sagittarius (November 22nd - December 21st): Sagittarius draw their strength from the element of fire, and would work best with fire-based woods. Recommended woods are ALLIGATOR JUNIPER (for the healer), BLACK LAUREL (for the protector and defender), CEDAR (for the psychic healer), MONTERILLO (for one who walks the line between good and evil), OAK (for the fierce guardian), ALDER (for the power seeker), and PADUAK (for the adventurer).

Capricorn (December 22nd - January 19th): Those born under the Capricorn sign draw from the element of earth, and should seek woods aligned with Saturn's energy and the power of earth elementals. Recommended woods are APPLE (for the healer and remedial caster), BLACK POISONWOOD (for the wayward caster), BOCOTE (for the potion maker), CHERRY (for the divine healer), ELM (for the fierce defender), LEOPARD WOOD (for the creator), and WALNUT (for the protector).

Aquarius (January 20th - February 18th): Aquarius born draw their strength from the element of air, although Aquarius is the symbol of the Water Bearer. Woods which may combine the these two elements would be an ideal choice. Recommended woods are EBONY (for the fierce defender), HAWTHORN (for the protector), PINE (for the healer), AUSTRALIAN BLACKWOOD (for the potion maker), HICKORY (for the spiritual companion), KOU (for one who walks the line between good and evil), and OSAGE ORANGE (for the creator).

PISCES (February 19th - March 20th): The Pisces draws their strength from the element of water, and would produce more successful magic with woods in tune with this element and Pisces characteristics. Recommended woods are ASH 9for the healer), AVODIRE (for the creator), MESQUITE (for the protector), TEAK (for the creative defender), WILLOW (for the psychic companion), YEW (for the wayward companion), and MACASSAR EBONY (for the fierce protector).