Witch 101: Eight Unique Spell Jar Ideas
Spell Jars are an easy and beginner friendly way to get into spell work and herbology for baby witches. Spell jars are great in that they allow a lot of creative freedom with materials and the process itself. When following a spell or making your own, you can substitute most ingredients for a similar one (i.e. essential oils or dried herbs instead of fresh ones or switching out a rare herb for one you have in your spice rack like mint for sage or rosemary for most other herbs. Check out Witch Depot for substitute suggestions).
Here are some affordable links to purchase materials for Spell Jars (or better yet shop your local metaphysical store and support small business!!!)
Or use old paper towel and toilet paper rolls as “jars” to hold herbs and spices (these can be burned in your ritual which is an added bonus! But don’t burn your crystals!)
When assembling your spell jar try to meditate on what you are trying to manifest or achieve through chant or quiet thought. For some spells there are particular places to keep your jar but for the most part wearing or carrying your jar on you or keeping it at your altar is a good idea.
Protection
Apple Blossoms or Apple Seeds
Clear Quartz
Coltsfoot
Aventurine
Ginger
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Seal with white candle wax (have candle burning as you construct jar)
Leave on alter or in corners of your home or space you want to protect
Health
Lavender
Black Obsidian
Rosemary
Amethyst
Frankincense
Hawaiian Black Salt
Seal with green or black candle wax
Wear or carry with you or gift to someone you want to keep in good health
Money
Peppermint
Cinnamon
Bay Leaves
Chamomile
Ginger
Nutmeg
Green Aventurine
Seal with gold or green candle wax
Happy Home
Lavender
Lemon Peel
Basil
Thyme
Catnip
Mugwort
Vanilla Bean or Extract (6 drops)
Blue Lapis
Rose Quartz
One drop of moon, sun, or blessed water
Perform on a Friday and/or waxing or full moon
Focus and meditate on you happiness in this space and your wishes
Place in a prominent place in your home (by your front door, on a mantel, under your bed, etc.)
Abundance
Sugar
Salt
Garlic
Sesame Seeds
Seal with red and/or green candle wax
Make jar between the hours 2:30 and 4:30 AM on a Thursday
Say this chant as you construct the jar
“As these items now I lay
What I want will come my way”
Self Love
Rose Petals
Catnip
Sugar
Rosemary
Pink Salt
Seal with pink candle wax
Optional: Write a love letter to yourself and roll it up and add it to the jar
Anti-Anxiety
Chamomile
Olive Oil
Moon water
Gardenia
Amethyst
Seal with purple, black, and/or yellow candle wax
Take deep breaths as you construct the jar (breathe in the herbs and oils for a calming effect)
Art Productivity
Lavender
Grass
Marigold
Cinnamon
Carnelian
Seal with silver and/or yellow candle wax
Place in your work space
