Forging A Blasting Rod
-My personal blasting rod.
A blasting rod is a specialized magickal tool used in witchcraft and ceremonial magick, primarily for baneful workings, commanding spirits, protection, and energy projection. Unlike a traditional wand, which channels and directs energy gently, a blasting rod forcefully projects power, making it a tool of will, authority, and raw energy manipulation. This guide will walk you through selecting materials, crafting, and charging your blasting rod.
Understanding the Purpose of a Blasting Rod
A blasting rod is used in high-energy workings, including:
• Commanding spirits in ceremonial or necromantic magick.
• Cursing and hexing with focused intent.
• Banishing unwanted energies with force.
• Defensive and protective magick, repelling negativity.
• Directing raw power in aggressive spellwork.
It is a tool of action, unlike a regular wand, which can be more neutral or passive in nature.
Choosing Materials
Wood Selection (Powerful & Commanding Woods)
The rod should be strong, sturdy, and hold commanding energy. Some of the best choices include:
• Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) – The traditional wood for blasting rods, used in baneful magick and spirit work.
• Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) - Another favorite for blasting rods, used in attack/defense magick, blood magick, and baneful magick.
• Ironwood (Ostrya virginiana) - Formidable and strong when dealing with unwanted forces.
• Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia) – Protective and potent against unwanted spirits.
• Oak (Quercus spp.) – A wood of strength and dominance.
• Yew (Taxus baccata) - Symbolic of death and doom, ideal for baneful magick and interacting with the spirits of the dead.
• Holly (Ilex aquifolium) – Often used in aggressive and defensive magick.
• Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.) – Excellent for curses, hexes, and protection against harmful forces.
If possible, gather the wood ethically—from naturally fallen branches rather than cutting from a living tree. Some traditions believe the wood should be taken from a tree struck by lightning for added potency.
Length & Shape
• A blasting rod is usually longer and thicker than a traditional wand, about 12-18 inches.
• It should feel balanced in your hand, not too lightweight or delicate.
Crystal & Metal Enhancements
To amplify its power, consider embedding:
• Opal (especially black) - Amplifies malefic energy.
• Obsidian or black tourmaline – For protection, banishment, and absorbing negativity.
• Quartz (Clear, smoky, or black) – Strengthens and amplifies energy projection.
• Ruby – Focuses your intention onto the target.
• Amethyst - Self destruction, nightmares, paranoia.
• Garnet - Drains energy from the target.
• Sardonyx - Returns negative energy to sender.
• Malachite - Illicits fear and anxiety.
• Meteorite - Used as an amplifier in baneful magick.
• Iron – Binding, commanding, often used in defensive magick.
• Copper - Amplifier, increases power and effect.
Crafting the Blasting Rod
Cleansing – Before crafting, cleanse the wood by smudging it with mugwort, dragon’s blood, or wormwood smoke. Washing it with saltwater or an herbal infusion (rosemary and rue work well).
Shaping – Strip off excess bark (optional) but keep some texture for a rough, commanding grip.
Symbology – Carve runic symbols, sigils, or glyphs into the shaft. Leave one end pointed or tapered for directing energy.
Adding Power Enhancements - Wrap the handle with black leather, red twine, or iron/copper wire to contain and direct energy. Affix a crystal or iron nail at the tip for added force.
Anoint with ritual oils like:
• Dragon’s Blood – Amplifies power, brings destruction.
• Wormwood & Mugwort – Strengthens spiritual command.
• Black Pepper & Sulfur – Adds potency in baneful work.
• Myrrh - Boosts malevolent power.
Charging & Consecrating the Blasting Rod
A blasting rod should be charged under intense conditions to match its purpose. Some methods include:
Consecration Ritual
• Set Sacred Space – Cast a circle or work at a crossroad, cemetery, or dark moon ritual setting.
• Elemental Charging:
• Fire: Pass the rod through flame (candles or bonfire) to awaken its force.
• Earth: Bury it overnight in graveyard dirt, sulfur, or black salt.
• Water: Dip it in storm water, ocean water, or an infusion of baneful herbs.
• Air: Hold it in thick incense smoke (dragon’s blood, myrrh, or mugwort).
• Invocation of Power:
Hold the rod and speak,
"Rod of might, tool of command,
Through storm and flame, by my hand,
Channel power, force of will,
Let no spirit act against my skill."
Charging Under Planetary & Lunar Energy
• Dark Moon – Best for baneful, binding, or spirit work.
• Full Moon – Enhances overall energy projection.
• Tuesday (Mars' Day) – Ideal for charging aggressive or commanding tools.
• Saturn’s Hour – Adds banishing and protective strength.
Using the Blasting Rod in Magick
Now that your glorious rod of blasting is complete, it's time to unleash its power.
Baneful Work (Hexes, Curses, & Banishing)
• Point the rod at a poppet, target’s name paper, or spell jar while chanting.
• Direct energy into curse sigils or spellwork for amplified power.
• Break curses by striking the ground or altar with the rod.
Commanding Spirits & Evocation
• Used in ceremonial magick to bind, summon, or dismiss spirits.
• Strike the ground or altar three times when calling a spirit.
• Use it to trace sigils in the air when working with the dead or the astral.
Protection & Warding
• Point at a door or window while chanting to seal a space.
• Use it to break hexes or disrupt malevolent energy fields.
• Bury near your home’s entrance to create a protective ward.
Final Thoughts & Maintenance
• Recharge it under powerful celestial events (eclipses, storms, or planetary transits).
• Store it separately from gentler tools, preferably wrapped in black cloth.
• Never use it casually – a blasting rod is for intense, serious magick only.
A properly crafted and consecrated blasting rod is a tool of great power and responsibility. It should be treated with respect, as it embodies raw will, force, and command.
