Magic wands and wizards staffs help to concentrate and direct your own personal power. They are used to collect, store, direct and finally release energy to and from a certain point. Ancient healers would often use a wand-like tool such as a twig or small branch to help them cast out evil spirits from the bodies of their patients. These evil spirits were thought to be the cause of disease. Once the evil spirits were cast out, the healer could continue to heal their patients with a variety of herbal remedies. 

Some practitioners may own only one wand or staff for conducting their magic while others may have a collection of wands and staffs, one for each type of magic ritual they perform. Although wood is traditionally used, wands and staffs may also be created from a variety of materials including glass, clay, gemstone, metal, or bone.