#spell jars

[travelingthief]

You don’t have to have fancy crystals and herbs for spell jars btw. You can use sugar, coffee grounds, leaves, acorns, etc. Don’t fall victim to witchcraft consumerism.

[forestoflys]

How to Dehydrate Herbs

This is my first post on my newly-minted digital grimoire, so I thought I'd start out with info I already know. Here's a short little guide on how to dehydrate herbs and other materials at home in your oven (if you have one). I usually dehydrate fresh materials instead of hanging them as firstly: I have a cat who will find a way to reach anything I hang up to dry, and secondly: there are some materials I don't feel comfortable leaving out in open air as they will likely rot. Also, it just saves on drying time.

Steps:

1. Grab whatever you want to dehydrate whether it be fruits, peels, herbs, veg, or (my favourite) eggshells.

Important Note: DO NOT EVER put plants which are known to be toxic or whose origins are unclear in your oven. It's never worth it.

2. Place your items on a sheet pan with parchment paper underneath (there may be lingering oils on the pan, but if you are okay with that feel free to skip the parchment).

3. If your oven is fancy and you have a dehydration setting, great! Use the recommended temperature. If not, set your oven between 160-190*. I usually set it lower, but if you're short on time it will work higher.

4. This is the most crucial step: keep your oven door slightly ajar in order to let moisture escape. However, very importantly DO NOT EVER LEAVE YOUR OPEN OVEN UNATTENDED (or your closed one, for that matter), especially if you have an older oven. Basic fire safety applies here.

5. The process usually takes around 2 hours if you are dehydrating thinner plants, but may take up to 3-4 if you are dehydrating something thicker like citrus peels or fruit slices. Either way, be prepared to wait a bit. You will know they are done when you can easily crush them if plants or they are breakably-solid if peels. With eggshells they will be brittle anyways, but it's nice to dehydrate them to more easily grind into a powder and also to kill any lingering bacteria.

6. Store herbs as you usually would in a container away from sunlight. Enjoy!

Sources:

Printer's Ornament (Chiswick Press, 192)

[space-queen]

new year's spell jar 🎇

a spell jar to manifest good vibes all year long

ingredients:

salt - charging

cayenne - catalyst, manifestation

rosemary - protection

lavender - peace

thyme - love

cinnamon - success

bay leaf - wishes come true

basil - prosperity

sage - wisdom

orange peel - happiness

instructions:

cleanse your jar however you'd like - i use plain ol' soap and water, wipe down the inside with moon water, and then dry completely (moisture + dried herbs = mold)

add salt and cayenne to the jar, first, to act as a foundation for the spell

then add the rest of the ingredients to the jar while focusing on your intent

seal with wax, a ribbon, or however you'd like

place somewhere visible in your home - mine stays atop my altar :)

© 2025 space-queen

[the-clumsywitch]

[teawiththegods]

✨Witch/Pagan Tip!✨

Unsure of what to do with all your empty medicine bottles???

They make perfect spell jars for any type of healing work! Especially for yourself since your prescription bottles will have your name already on them!

They also are great offering jars (or even mini altars) for Apollo, since he always likes to remind me that he’s a Doctor. Yes, Apollo you’re just like Barbie with your perfect hair and abundance of careers! 😆

[breelandwalker]

Willow Wings Witch Shop - January 2026 Newsletter

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Happy New Year, witches! Bit of a rough start to the year, but we remain tenacious and determined. We survive and thrive in spite of The State Of Things, and to do so, we set ourselves up for success where we can. Thus, this month’s features all deal with magics to prepare for the months ahead and to set the stage for our dreams and goals to have the best possible chance of succeeding.

This Month’s Featured Items:

Empowerment, Prosperity, & Protection Bottle Charms

Success and Health Wealth & Happiness Moon Jars

Witch Web Kits (All colors back in stock!

No markets and no merch drop this month, just to give myself a little time to recover from the holidays, but there’s still a poll up on my Patreon for next month’s release. Make sure you check that out and cast your vote to help pick one of the items for February! (If you’re not a subscriber yet, make sure you sign up to help pick next month’s merch drop!)

In place of this month’s merch drop, I’ll be sending out an email when the books are back in stock, since that shipment should be arriving soon. Make sure you’re signed up for the email list so you don’t miss it!

Use code LETSGOWITCHES for 20% off new and featured items all month long! 

Don’t forget to check out the Upcoming Events page for my full schedule of local markets and workshops. Tune in to Hex Positive on your favorite listening app and check out the Redbubble shop for fabulous podcast merch.

Stay Safe and Happy Witching! 🎉

Upcoming Events:

The Witches Table Discussion Group: Williamsburg Chapter First Wednesday of each month - dates TBA NEW LOCATION! - Virginia Beer Company, Williamsburg VA

Enchanted Book Fair Saturday, February 7 2026, 4pm-8pm As Above So Below 25 E Mellen St, Phoebus VA (USA) Hosted by Izzy’s Apothecary / See Which Books

Featured Items:

[themcxd]

Messy winter magic ✨️❄️

[sierrawitch]

I think I might like being controversial (without being mean) so here’s another one:

Spell jars. Why is it always a jar? Putting things in jars is great, but for every spell?? Come on everyone, the great thing about witchcraft is having the ability to branch out with your creativity a bit ✨✨