I want to make a wand

I'm thinking of making a wand and I want to know a good combination of wood for the gemstone I'm using (amethyst). I'm thinking of using Rowan wood, but I don't know if it grows in my area... I live in ontario, canada. Also is this article true-
"Woods of Elemental Earth

Rowan (Luis)


Also called the Mountain Ash, and Quickbeam for its powers of bestowing and enhancing life, Rowan is sacred to Capricorn. It especially bears the power of the Dark Goddess, the Crone aspect of Mother Earth, and through her the power of fiery Abban, Vulcan, Lord of craft, mountain, and metalwork. Rowan flowers and bright orange berries are marked by the pentagram, symbol of the five Elements; the berries, often retained through Winter, symbolize the endurance of Life through the dark of the year. Also called Witchen or Witchbane Rowan has been considered the enemy of all evil witchery, and protects against one being carried off to Faerie against one's will. A tree of astral vision and protection, particularly good for warding off evil spirits, Rowan traditionally is said to avert storms and lightning, and bring peace. The fondness of songbirds for Rowan berries, gives the tree a link to the bards, and the Goddess Brigid in her role as Muse of poets. It is a tree associated with serpents and dragons and sacred places, the leylines or dragon-lines of Earth energy. The dragon embodies primal energy, a strong force of creativity and natural flow, which cannot be "slain" or "tamed". Indeed "slaying the dragon" in Christian legend is sometimes confused with modern technology's notions of dominion over Nature. Dragon energy is drawn into harmony when we enter into partnership with it through the erection of standing stones at intersections of the dragon lines, or by directing it in a Rowan wand. Rowan's power is doubled by the inclusion of a dragon-scale core when it is fashioned as a wand. Its Elvish name, Luis, comes from the root lu "time" also found in luras "to judge." Elves frequently hold their judicial assemblies under old Rowans. Especially suited for magick giving form and order, ritual, growth, fertility, protection, women's autonomy, poetry, weaving and spinning, and geomancy or work with ley lines."
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Please..... Anyone?

First how do you plan to attach the gemstone? Also, for what purpose are you making the wand?

There was another post that tells you how to attach the gemstone if I remember correctly, in fact there are a bunch of them. And a lot of articles. I just thought I had to use a gemstone

And I'm making the wand to see if it makes my casting anymore effective when I start ( which basically means I'm going to try with then without the wand to see which method I like best and I know this seems like a lot of work but I still want to try )

Wands are better for some rather than others I prefer hands on hence why I don't use a wand. With a wand you transfer your energy into the wand (this is called charging the wand). Then when casting a spell you focus on the energy you put into the wand and direct the wands energy to the spell :) in my opinion I find it easier to bring the energy from your hands because a wand has to have some connection with you whereas your hands have always been with you (I hope) :)

In my wand i just put a polished marble, and it is effective for me

Find a tree that calls to you. For me it has always been white oak. I have no idea what a rowan tree looks like, but instead of overcomplicating the wand with a treasure hunt for special wood, just walk through a forest and I'm sure the "right" one will be clear to you. Every tree has good vibrations, I've never seen one that didn't (unless it was sick). Once you find a branch you like, make sure to take a leaf as well so that you can identify what type of tree it was for future reference. Using our intuition is invaluable in finding what corresponds with our personal energy best.

I would suggest carrying the amethyst you plan to attach to it with you on your search. Otherwise you may find a wonderful branch for you...but it may disagree with the amethyst.

a wand is an item of magical being do not just take it from its owner. ask the owner and get it as a gift at free will of giving to wand will have love and love is powerful. besides your wand can be hand made or found natural, cause my wand is just melted sand that i got after a lighting struck, just be sure its a gift and not taken by force.