What to Put in a Spell Jar: A Beginner’s Guide to Magical Ingredients

Spell jars are one of the most beautiful and beginner-friendly ways to work with intention, energy, and magic. But if you've ever stood in your kitchen wondering, “What the heck do I put in this jar?” — you're not alone.

This guide will walk you through the basics of choosing spell jar ingredients, from herbs to crystals to unexpected items you probably already have at home. By the end, you’ll be ready to build your own jars with confidence and clarity.

🌿 Start with Your Intention

The very first step in making any spell jar is deciding what you want it to do. Are you calling in money, protection, love, clarity, peace, or confidence? Your intention determines everything else — the ingredients, the spell wording, and even the color of the jar or ribbon you use.

Common Ingredients & Their Magical Uses

• Basil: Prosperity, abundance, success
• Lavender: Peace, healing, emotional balance
• Rosemary: Protection, clarity, cleansing
• Cinnamon: Speed, energy, attraction
• Bay Leaf: Wish magic, manifestation, strength
• Salt: Purification, protection, grounding
• Crystals: Choose based on their properties — amethyst for calm, citrine for wealth, obsidian for protection
• Personal Items: Hair, handwritten notes, charms — anything that links the spell to you

🕯️ How to Layer a Spell Jar

There’s no one “right” way, but a powerful method is to layer ingredients from base to top in this order:

1. Base herbs or salt for grounding
2. Main intention ingredients (herbs, crystals, oils)
3. Written petition or intention paper
4. Optional: charms, glitter, flower petals, or wax seal

As you layer, focus your energy and visualize the jar activating with your intention. You can seal it with a ribbon, wax, or simply close the lid and say a spell aloud.

✨ Want Step-by-Step Recipes?

If you’re feeling inspired but still a little unsure where to start, I’ve created a full Spell Jar Recipe Book with 25 printable recipes for love, clarity, protection, money, self-care, and more — using simple ingredients you likely already have.

Each recipe is beginner-friendly, beautifully organized, and infused with real magic you can feel.

👉 Click here to grab the full Spell Jar Book and start making magic your own way.

Happy crafting, magical soul. 🫙✨