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I thought it was nice to draw them both, Redson as a child is too cute.

to enchant an item is to infuse or fill it with energy. in witchcraft, this is commonly done with intent or to serve a specific purpose. this energy can come from a variety of sources, including celestial bodies, elements, crystals, herbs, or even yourself. 

some individuals use the words “enchant” and “charm” synonymously as a way to describe the process of infusing something with energy, but for the sake of this post and due to my own beliefs, you enchant something and it then becomes a charm. alternately, a charm can be something with its own innate energy, like a crystal or herbal amulet. 

enchanting items to turn them into magical objects involves more than just intent - you must learn to channel and manipulate energy, and direct it into that item for enchanting to be successful. 

all that aside, the process of enchanting is extremely versatile and there are many ways to do it.

here are a few ideas on how to enchant items, in no particular order:

surround the item with corresponding herbs or crystals

place the item in a jar filled with corresponding herbs or crystals, seal, and set aside to "charge"

place the item in front of a colored or scented candle that corresponds to your intent and meditate

anoint the item with an oil, charged water, or crystal elixir of corresponding intent 

hold the item in your hand(s) and visualize it filling with energy; you can also speak or sing your intent aloud and play music if you want

craft a sigil to keep near the item in an envelope or sachet

sew, stitch, or carve a symbol into the item

write your intention on paper and keep in an envelope with the item; bonus points if you add a tarot or oracle card to the envelope

bury the item in a mixture of soil and corresponding herbs

pass the item through incense smoke

pro tip: time your enchantments with the appropriate planetary hour, day of the week, time of day, or lunar phase to increase your chances of creating a successful charm.

View of a girl charging a Baker electric car. Woman stands next to wall-mounted electrical box in background. Typed on back: "Baker electric." Handwritten on back: "Baker electric." c.1914

In witchcraft, your tools hold energy ~ but knowing when to cleanse them and when to charge them can make all the difference.

🌿 Cleansing

Purpose: Removes lingering or unwanted energy so your tool is neutral and ready for new work.

Methods:

• Smoke cleansing (rosemary, cinnamon, mugwort)

• Sound (bells, singing bowls)

• Salt burial or moonlight bath

When to Cleanse:

• Before using a new tool

• After heavy or protective spellwork

• If your tool feels “off”

🌞 Charging

Purpose: Fills your tool with energy that matches your magical intention.

Methods:

• Sunlight or moonlight exposure

• Placing on an altar during ritual

• Surrounding with crystals that match your purpose

When to Charge:

• After cleansing

• Before a big ritual

• When dedicating a tool for a specific purpose