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Hello, I have another wand for analysis. Red Oak, Dragon Heartstring (Chinese Fireball), 13 and 1/4 inches, Slightly Yielding.

Red Oak and Dragon Heartstring (Chinese Fireball), 13 3/4″, slightly yielding

Red Oak wands are sometimes thought of as the wand of the rash, which is almost certainly only made worse here, given the strength of a Dragon core as well as the flamboyance of a Chinese Fireball heartstring in specific. They are also the wand of those with quick reflexes, who’re adaptable and often creative. Coupled to Dragon Heartstring the length here makes sense - this is someone who’s been given little cause to doubt themselves and a lot of opportunities to gain confidence. However, I’d hesitate to call them arrogant, even given the wand length here. Their wand can yield, suggesting that though self-confident, this person knows when to yield to better judgement, calmer judgement, or the authority and advice of someone they trust.

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Hello! Love your blog, and was hoping you would be willing to analyse my wand for me. "Ebony wood and Phoenix Feather core, 13 inches long, Reasonably Supple flexibility". Thanks!

Ebony and Phoenix Feather, 13″, reasonably supple

Ebony wands are unusual wands, preferring those who prefer to be themselves rather than what might be expected of them - and who have the courage to do so. In this instance, I thus do not find the length of this wand to indicate arrogance, but rather a reflection of what the wood seeks. Given the wand’s flexibility and the core’s adaptability this actually strikes me as a very well-balanced wand, seeking someone who is independent, yes, and determined to be who they are, but who accepts the consequences of that and is not about to change who they are or what goals they seek to suit others. While they might be tactful or seek alternate methods to explain or prove themselves, they are unlikely to change their opinion unless given a good reason to do so that fits with their own ideals and purpose.