One of the most exciting aspects of venturing into the wizarding world is discovering which wand is perfect for which wizard. While Garrick Ollivander's belief that the wand chooses the wizard is undoubtedly correct, there are certain types of wands that are going to be better natural matches for certain kinds of people.
Although everyone is different, the astrological signs of the zodiac can be a great starting point when it comes to discovering which wand is right for any witch or wizard. These are all 12 of the signs, along with which wand suits that sign the best.
Aries - Alder And Phoenix Feather
Alder wood wands are wands that are best suited to a zodiac sign like the Aries, because the wood symbolizes things like inner strength, determination, confidence, and protection.
And a phoenix feather is just right for the sign of the ram, because these wand cores produce a very intense and sometimes difficult to wield magic, one that matches the intense nature of the Aries.
Taurus - Willow And Dragon Heartstring
Willow wood has been associated with magic for a very long time in mythology, and it is a wood that is very flexible and adaptable. The Taurus can be quite inflexible and has a hard time adapting, so this wood works well for them.
Dragon heartstring is a good match for them for much the same reason, it is powerful, but it's flexible too.
Gemini - Hawthorne And Unicorn Hair
Hawthorn wood is a very enchanting wand wood, one that offers it's users a sense of clarity and inner calmness. Since Geminis can often be all over the place, that kind of grounded nature is very beneficial for them.
And unicorn hair cores are known for their consistency and purity, so it's great for someone as inconstant as Gemini.
Cancer - Oak And Unicorn Hair
Oak is one of the most powerful and beloved woods in all of magic, and it's a wood that symbolizes power, strength, justice, and honesty.
And unicorn hair cores are typically suited to the purest of hearts, so the emotional Cancers of the world are sure to yield the best results with a wand like this.
Leo - Holly And Phoenix Feather
Holly might be associated with all things Christmas, but it makes for a very good wand wood with this summer sign.
The wood symbolizes protection and luck, and that combined with something as powerful and direct as the phoenix feather makes up a wand that is very well suited to anyone born under one of the fiercest signs of the zodiac.
Virgo - Elm And Unicorn Hair
The magical properties of the elm tree include love, protection, and balance, so it's a wood that works well with someone as loving and gentle as Virgo.
And again, because Virgos are well known for their innocence and good nature, a wand core made of something that is equally as good and innocent, like a unicorn hair, is perfect for them.
Libra - Rowan And Dragon Heartstring
Rowan wood is a wood of protection, and it is known for it's abilities when it comes to providing inspiration and clearing minds. This works very well for Libra, because while they are prone to creative thinking, they can also get lost in their own thoughts.
And dragon heartstring is the most flexible of wand cores, so it can follow the constantly changing minds of the Libra.
Scorpio - Hazel And Unicorn Hair
Hazel is a wood that is known for being exceptionally magical, and it has a deep connection with divination and the psychic realm. It's also known for it's healing properties. It works well for Scorpios, because they also have a natural affinity for psychic arts, but they can also feel mentally wounded more deeply and easily than others.
And while Scorpios can be quite intense and dark, something lighter and purer like a unicorn hair core can balance them out.
Sagittarius - Elder And Phoenix Feather
Elder wood is a wood that symbolizes death and transformation, and is known for getting rid of negative energy. While death is a little too grim for Sagittarius, they are in a constant state of transformation and are known for cheering up the world, so Elder is a great wand wood for them.
And Sagittarius is a fire sign, so the picky and fiery phoenix feather core is one that they can master.
Capricorn - Birch And Phoenix Feather
Birch wood is ideal for warding off any negativity and evil, and it's known for inspiring strength in it's users, so it makes for a great wand wood for the steadfast and strong Capricorns of the world.
And while phoenix feather cores are the most difficult cores to win over, the incredibly strong and intense personality of Capricorn is up to the task.
Aquarius - Pine And Unicorn Hair
Aquarius is a sign that is the most prone to exploring new ideas, so a wood like pine, which is known for attracting good fortune and stability, is a good wand wood for those who want to experiment with luck on their side.
And a unicorn hair core is useful for the same reasons, it's the least compatible with dark magic, so Aquarius can experiment with it without getting too dangerous.
Pisces - Ash And Dragon Heartstring
Ash wood is associated with psychic powers and magical power in general, so the most magical of all of the astrological signs, Pisces, is a natural fit for this wand wood.
Dragon heartstring cores are also known for their inherent power and ability to adapt quickly to magic, so Pisces will do well with it.