Wand symbolism (w/links and meanings)

[linda_mccabe]

No: HPFGUIDX 44277

Richelle,
Forgive the late reply on this matter.  I am once again woefully 
behind in reading the postings.  However, maybe that's a good thing 
because just the other day I wanted to look up the symbolism of 
different trees for my fan fic.  I found a website that has a lot of 
information regarding the meaning of different plants and trees.  

http://www.photovault.com/Link/Food/PlantsHerbsSymbolism.html


 "Richelle Votaw" had written long ago:  
> First, I've been thinking (oh no!) about wands and wood symbolisms.
> Unfortunately, we don't really know the woods of many of the 
wands.  But
> I'll work with what we've got.
> 
> Harry's wand is Holly.  Holly is used to ask "Am I forgotten?" 
which makes
> sense.  It also means foresight.

According that the above referenced site it means:
Holly: Protection, Anti-Lightning, Luck, Dream Magic

Which seems very appropriate for Harry "The Boy Who Lived" Potter.

> 
> Hagrid's wand was oak.  Oak stands for hospitality (he is quite 
hospitable
> to Harry) and independence.  Also known for strength.
>

Oak: Protection, Health, Money, Healing, Potency, Fertility, Luck

Beats me why that fits with Hagrid.
 
> Lily's wand (first wand, but the only one we know anything about) 
was
> willow.  Willow is a symbol of mourning.  Less commonly, forsaken 
love.
> Hmm.  I won't go there. :)

Willow: Love, Divination, Protection, Healing
Hmmm, now we're getting somewhere.  That reading seems more in line 
with JKR's meaning.

> Cedric's wand was ash.  Ash is a symbol of prudence.  That suits 
him as
> well.
>

Ash: Protection, Prosperity, Sea Rituals, Health

The protective nature of the wand didn't seem to help Cedric though.
 
> Voldemort's wand is yew.  Yew is a symbol of sadness.  He has 
caused plenty
> of sadness, sure.  I'm sure he experienced a good bit as well, at 
least back
> when he was Tom Riddle the orphan.
>
Yew: Raising the Dead
Very appropriate for Voldemort if you ask me.
 
> Ron's wand is willow.  Mourning, forsaken love. Oh, dear.

Nah, see above under Lily's.
> 
> James' wand is Mahogany.  Can't for the life of me find out what 
that means.
> Anyone know?

Mahogany, mountain: Anti-Lightning



I wound up choosing to plant an apple tree, which has the meaning:
Apple: Love, Healing, Garden Magic, Immortality

You might want to check out the site because it has quite a few 
listings for plants, flowers as well as trees.

BTW, according to this site 
Lily: Protection, Breaking Love spells
(unfortunately no listing for Petunia)
Lavendar: Love, Protection, Sleep, Chastity, Longevity, 
Purification, Happiness, Peace

Pansy: Love, Rain Magic, Love, Divination
Poppy: Fertility, Love, Sleep, Money, Luck, Invisibility
Fig: Divination, Fertility, Love


and other things mentioned in Potterverse
Cabbage: Luck
Dragons Blood: Love, Protection, Exorcism, Potency
** (I'm sure this is a plant and not the red liquid stuff)
Mandrake: Protection, Love, Money, Fertility, Health
Wolfs Bane: Protection, Invisibility
Wormwood: Psychic Powers, Protection, Love, Calling Spirits

Others I thought were interesting:
Garlic: Protection, Healing, Exorcism, Lust, Anti-Theft
Plantain: Healing, Protection, Strength, Snake Repelling
Rose: Love, Psychic Powers, Healing, Love, Divination, Luck, 
Protection

I hope that helps,

Athena


****
"You will have to figure out how to deal with Nadine Henderson 
across the street though," Arabella said. 
"Who's she?" asked Sirius. 
"A single mother in her thirties with a small daughter. She looks
at any man who's not behind bars or mentally incompetent as a
potential future husband. That includes married men, I'm afraid. 
She'll be drooling the moment she sees you." 

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