The Little Witch Journal

I’m so excited to welcome you to my magical corner of the internet! Here, you’ll find all things witchcraft — from spell jars and herbal remedies to astrology, tarot, and altar setups. I’m deeply connected to Green Witchcraft and Kitchen Witchcraft, as well as exploring how the planets influence our lives.

On any given full moon, you’ll find me outside, sipping tea, smoking, and basking in the moon’s light — it's my time to recharge and align with the cosmos. 🌿🌑

This blog is a safe space for fellow witches to connect, share, and grow. My comments are open because I believe in learning from each other. Feel free to ask questions, offer insights, and engage! Just remember — respect is key. Disrespectful or hateful comments will not be tolerated and will be deleted, with potential consequences for blocking.

Let’s create something magical together! 💫🔮

Blessed be, Hailey

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Spell Jars

Astrology

Beauty: What (and who) you're attracted to; your aesthetic preferances

Romance: How you like to be wooed; what gets you in the mood

Seduction: Your seduction style and powers of attraction

Values: What you'll spend money on and cherish

Luxury: Your high end desires

Peace: Where you need harmony and serenity

Fashion: Personal style; how you dress and decorate

Justice: Sense of fairness and who or what you'll stick up for

Energy: Feminine

Zodiac: Taurus and Libra

House: Seventh

Colors: Emerald green and pastels

Number: 7

Altar: Items meant for the enchantment and asessment of beauty, like jewelry, purfume, handheld mirrors, beautiful hairbrushes, even makeup or skincare

Offerings: Wine, cool and clear liquers, fresh flowers, sweet incense smoke and burning candles of the appropriate colors and number

Charity: Something that benefits young women and indulging in self care or beautifying rituals, whether mundane or magical. Especially on friday or Venus' hour

Gods: Venus, Aphrodite, Brigit, Hather

Retrograde: Every 18 months for 6 weeks

Good time for: Deepening our connection to love

Be careful with: Marriages, lasting relationships and falling blindly in love

DO:

Practice self care'

Communicate clearly

Revisit old relationships with caution

Focus on self love

Embrace the journey

Can bring up issues with self love and self worth, may find ourselves questioning our value or seeking validation from external sources. This can lead to unhealthy pattern in our relationships and a lack of confidence in ourself

Other helpful info:

Venus can be used to increase attractivness, draw lovers and improve relationships, as well as facilitate social harmony

Venus struggles when placed in aries and scorpio, and suffers too much criticism and pressure in virgo

Struggles in dark houses, especially sixth house

Sure! For better tips, you could use ingredients that help attract money, abundance or even luck. Heres some ideas for ya!

Paper with your manifestation or goal written on it

Cinnamon: money drawing, success and luck

Ginger: money, speed to the spell

Green adventurine: fortune, money, good luck

Orange Peels: to bring the money from a happy place

Bay Leaves: attracts positivity, boosts manifestation

Three Coins: 3 is the number of harmony, and this represents the money

Pyrite: good luck and prosperity

Basil: good luck

Adventurine: new oppurtunities

Mint: prosperity

Seal with green for abundance and luck or gold for wealth and power

I have chronic pain and often struggle to commit to big rituals and such. Here are some ideas so that you can still connect with your craft on low energy days

Sigils! Creating and drawing them. You can create your own or look up others that fellow witches have made. Draw them on yourself (with non-toxic marker), various places in your home, paper, bay leaves, etc.

Use your energy to cleanse your body. Imagine your energy cleansing each part of your body, you can even add paved breathing or progressive muscle relaxation techniques which are great for easing anxious thoughts

Meditate! Listen to a guided meditation meant to heal

Chant or sing a spell that you enjoy

Set an intention for yourself once you’re able to get up and out of bed or have a high energy day

Think about crystals or herbs and their uses to boost your memory

Make a sachet, charm bag or spell jars. This one might be a little more energy, but it’s a personal favorite of mine!

Do some online shopping to spruce up your altar. Make a wishlist!

Make or purchase an mini altar kit to keep next to your bed

Tidy up or rearrange your altar

Take a bath! You can just take a normal bath or do a spell bath with herbs and such!

Look up upcoming lunar phases or planet retrogrades and log them in your journal

Cloves

Cinnamon

Adventurine

Malachite

Rosemary

Sugar

Basil

Sea Salt

Add a tiny scroll of paper with job advert or details

Selenite

Lavender

Black Tourmaline

Rosemary

Sea Salt

I've got two different spell jars for yall today. Anti-Anxiety and Anti-Depression. Hope you enjoy!

Anti-Depression Spell Jar

This one has alot of ingredients, remember you dont NEED them all!

Rosemary

Orange and Lemon zest or peels

Salt, both regular and pink salt are great

Egg shells

Lavender

Sage

Rose Quartz

Cloves

Cinnamon

You can also add a scroll of paper with your thoughts on it

Seal with purple or yellow wax, or both!

Anti-Anxiety Spell Jar

Pink Salt

Coffee

Lavender

Sage

Chamomle

Amethyst

Peppermint

You can also add a rune or sigil on a small piece of paper

Did something a little different today. Throw what I've got, in a simmer pot.

What I added:

Dried Lavender: you could also use fresh, if you have it. Used for many things, including, love, protection, healing, sleep, purification and sleep

Dried Rosemary: Fresh is better, but I didn't have any today. Used for good health, purification and removing negativity

2 Cinnamon Sticks: Could also use ground cinnamon. Very versatile spice! Can be used for, spirituality, healing , success, protection, power, love, luck, strength, and prosperity. Popular in money spells

Whole Cloves: Could also use ground. Used for love, money and protection

Dandilion: I used only the yellow dandelions for color. Used in spells to inspire abundance, and productivity. Since they can grow just about anywhere, they are often associated with strength and the ability to be resiliant

Lemon Juice: I usually use sliced fresh lemons, but mine had gone bad :( Used for cleansing, purification and removal of blockages

Vanilla Extract: Could use whole as well, but extract is much cheaper and easier. I do reccomend pure vanilla extract if you have it. Used for love, passion and restoring lost energy

Other Notes:

Its generally recommended to stir your simmer pot clockwise to promote desired outcomes. However if youre aiming to banish something, stir counter-clockwise

Communication: Whats your conversation style? How do you articulate thoughts?

Mobility: Plane, Train, Car - how do you get around?

Systems: How do you organize data and stay on top of moving parts?

Thought Processes: How do you process ideas and make decisions?

Social Life: What sorts of people do you click with?

Hobbies: What do you enjoy in your free time?

Energy: Neither- Assumes the gender of the sign it is in

Zodiac: Gemini and Virgo

House: Third and Sixth

Colors: Bright, orange or multicolored, yellow, silver and grey

Number: Magically speaking, 8. Also strongly resonates with 2 or even 3

Altars: Skeleton keys, stimulants or other items having to do with communication or getting from one place to another

Offerings: Candy, cigarettes, sweetened coffee, various alcohols, and coins

Volunteer Work: Causes that benefit learning, communicaton and childrens learning specifically, especially on wednesdays or during mercurys planetary hour

Symbols: Caduceus, winged helmet, winged sandles

Herbs: Lavender, peppermint, fennel, caraway

Crystals: citrine, clear quartz, agate, flourite

Tarot Card: The Magician

Element: Air

Gods: Hermes, Mercury and Anubis

Retrograde: 3-4 times a year

Good time for: Strengthening communication skills and reunion with friends

Be Careful with: Binding agreements (contracts), contacting ex's or conflicts

DO:

Brainstorm

Be flexible, adaptable and patient

Think in broad terms

Stay up to date on delays and cancelations

Keep an eye on your car

Back up your computer and phone

Revisit persistant issues from the past

DONT:

Get into a negative thinking cycle

Be a lone wolf

Exaggerate

Rely only on technology

Rush

Have unrealistic expectations or timelines

Other helpful info:

Mercury fares poorly in sagitarius and pisces, but especially pisces

If you have mercury retrograde in a dark house or fourth house, you'd likely benefit from mercury magic and remediation

Emotions: How you react to situations and your inner temperment

Desire: What you crave to be fulfilled emotionally

Sanctuary: How you set up your home, what and who make you feel "at home"

Nurture: How you care for yourself and others

Childhood Issues: Early wounds and karmic triggers that you brought in from past lives

Intuition: How readily you pick up on unspoken cues and body language

Security: What makes you feel safe and what you need to feel taken care of

Energy: Feminine

Zodiac: Cancer

Colors: White, grey and silver

Number: 9

Offerings: Glasses of water, sea shells, wine or white candles. Wearing silver or pearl jewelry, volunteering or donating to charities that benefit mothers or women. These are especially powerful on mondays, during the moons planetary hour\

Gods: Isis, Diana, Hecate, Selene and Luna

Stones: Quartz, moonstone and pearl

Plants: Violet, almond and iris

Incense: Jasmine, aloe, lotus and ginseng

Phases of the Moon:

New Moon: Beginnings, Divination and Self Care. Since this phase follows the dark moon, this is a time for excitment and hope for the future. After the full moon, this the 2nd most powerful phase. Its a great time to start a project or relationship. Rest is important during this stage. Some witches choose to abstain from magic during a new moon.

First Quarter Moon: Action, Creativity and Relationships. This is the time to take your plan and put it into action. View magic done during this time as not set in stone, from which you can pivot. This is a period for growth. Possibly a good time for kitchen magic or attracting abundance.

Full Moon: Ceremony, Manifestation and Communication. Most common and powerful phase. Some witches only do magic under the full moon. Crystals and tools can be charged and cleansed under the moons light. This is a time for clarity, making it a great time for communication beyond the veil. This also makes divination and spirit communication particularly potent.

Last Quarter Moon: Introspection, Cleansing and Shadow Work. A time to release and let go, either of your project or an experience in life. Cleansing of your space and tools is a good idea here. The waning power of the moon can be used to redirect negative energy from a spiritual attack or bad habit.

Lunar magic may be helpful if:

Your natal moon is full or dark

Your moon is conjunct on one of the lunar nodes or is heavily aspected by malefics

The moon is placed in scorpio or capricorn, where the moon lacks dignity

Your moon is placed in sixth, eighth or twelfth house

Self Expression: How do you shine to the world?

Creativity: What ways to you like to be creative and playful?

Passion: What are you passionate about pursuing?

Pride: Where do you get tripped up by your ego?

Leadership Style: What kind of leader or boss are you?

Attention: How much attention do you like and what lengths will you go to get it?

Authority: How do you deal with people in charge and how comfortable are you with your own authority?

Energy Source: What lights you up and energizes you?

Energy: Masculine

Zodiac: Leo

House: Fifth

Color: Yellow and Gold

Number: 6

Offerings: Sunflowers, golden liqueurs, lighting a yellow candle, honey, wearing golden or ruby jewelry, volunteering or donating to charities that benefit children or fathers. These are especially powerful on Sundays, during the Suns planetary hour

Stones: Citrine and Tigers eye

Incense: Frankincense or Cinnamon

Gods: Ra, Horus, Adonis and Apollo

Color Associations:

Gold: Energy and Abundance

Orange: Creativity, Passion and Joyous Celebration

Green: Nature and Growth during the season

Yellow: Clarity, Optimism, and Enlightenment

Red: Passion, Strength and the vitality of life

Animal Associations:

Firefly: Illumination and inspiration, guides us toward true desires

Butterfly: Transformation and rebirth, reminds us of life’s cycles

Dragonfly: Adaptability and change, reminds us to live life to the fullest

Bee: Community, hard work and sweet rewards

Swan: Inner beauty, intuition and spiritual transformation

Plant Associations:

Sunflower: Joy, vitality and abundance. Use in solstice rituals or place on your altar to honor the suns energy

St. John’s Wart: Blooms during solstice time. Protective energies. Used in rituals related to banishing negative energies or promoting healing and balance

Calendula: also known as marigold. A vibrant and cheerful flower. Used in rituals or spells related to love, passion and happiness

Lavender: Calming and healing properties. Used in rituals to promote relaxation, clarity of mind and peace during solstice

Chamomile: Calming and healing properties. Used in rituals related to emotional wellbeing, self care and purification.

Roses: Love, beauty and passion. Associated with many solar deity’s. Can be added to rituals to honor the suns energy or express love and thanks.

Lemon Balm: Used in rituals to uplift the spirits, bring mental clarity and invite abundance into one’s life

Ways to Celebrate the Sun:

Sunrise ritual: Greet the rising sun with gratitude and set intentions for the seasons ahead. Light a golden candle and offer herbs like chamomile or lavender to honor the sunset energy

Create a midsummer altar: Decorate your altar with vibrant flowers, sun symbols and crystals. Add green or golden candles and leave offerings

Gather in nature: Spend time with the outdoors. Connect with the elements and revel in the beauty of natures summer embrace

Bonfire magic: Harness the bonfires transformative energy. Write down anything you wish to release or transform and toss it into the flames. Let its warmth and light ignite your passions

Midsummer divination: Preform tarot or oracle card readings to gain insights into the season ahead. Focus questions on growth, abundance and personal empowerment. Allow the cards to guide you towards new possibilities

Mini bonfire: Write everything you want to let go on paper. Place an entire orange candle in a fire safe dish. Take deep breaths and light the candle. Imagine your inner flame grow stronger and brighter. When you feel ready feed your paper into the fire. After it has burned, say “I let go of the past and use this fire within me to light my way”

Summer Solstice: June 21 Annually

A time of abundance and growth as the earth basks in the warmth and light of the sun

Symbolizes peak masculine energy and triumph of light versus darkness

Solstice is celebrated as a time of balance, power and the union of masculine and feminine forces

Other Info:

The Sun can be used to heighten visibility, enhance personal sovereignty and is good with promotion

You may benefit from solar magic if your Sun is debilitated (Libra/Aquarius), is placed in a dark house (sixth/eighth/twelfth) or if you experience any solar deficiencies

Cosmic Witch

Astrology

Zodiac Signs

Horoscopes

Celestial Energy

Sea Witch

Oceans, lakes and seas

Weather Magic

Saltwater, shells, driftwood, etc.

Green Witch

Herbalism

Botany

Oils, balms and tinctures

Plant magic

Lunar Witch

Attunes to and honors the moon

Studies lunar phases

May be more comfortable at night

Divination Witch

Palmistry

Tarot Reading

Pendulums

Tea Reading

Runes

Bone Throwing

Candle Reading

Eclectic Witch

Unique to each witch

Studies many forms of witchcraft

Folk Magic

Rituals, spell work, deities etc.

Kitchen Witch

Cooking and baking with intention

Homemade items

Home protection and cleansing spells

Home routines

Nocturnal Witch

Darker energies

Nighttime

Works at midnight

Crystal Witch

Crystals

Stones

Gemstones

Chakras

Forest Witch

Works with and around trees

Familiar with local plants and animals

Herbalism

Music Witch

Magic in music

Deep connection with sound

Uses sound to enhance rituals

Death Witch

Spirit and ancestor work

Mediumship

Aids passing spirits

Deeply connected to nature and the metaphysical world

Fire Witch

Works with candles, flames, burning, etc.

Focuses on the element of fire

Which one speaks to you the most? Did I miss any? Drop them below

Rose Petals

Sugar

Lavender

Amethyst

Rosemary

Pink Himalayan Salt

Rose Quartz

Orange oil or peel

You can also add a little love note to yourself (I suggest thin paper so that it rolls up into a cute thin scroll in your jar)

These spell jars are great for connecting your altar to the elements. I personally used larger jars than I usually would for a spell jar for these. That way they could be more of a statement piece on my altar

Earth

- Malachite, Smoky Quartz, Pyrite and/or Peridot

- Mugwort

- Cypress

- Sand or Dirt

- Sage

- Cedar

- Small twig or dried leaves

“I tend to my growth each day”

Water

- Moonstone, Aquamarine, Celestine and/or Lapis Lazuli

- Sea Salt

- Shells or Sand from the beach

- Thyme

- Jasmine

- Seaweed

- Ivy

- Lotus Flower

“I flow with the tides of the universe”

Fire

- Carnelian, Sunstone, Citrine and/or Red Jasper

- Sunflower

- Cinnamon

- Black Salt

- Calendula

- Nettle

- Poppy

“I ignite my passion and spark action”

Air

- Amethyst, Angeline, Flourite and/or Amber

- Lavender

- Peppermint

- White Sand

- Feather

- Lemongrass

- Incense Ash

- Pine

Step One: Set your Intention.

Intention is key in most witchcraft, in spell jar making, it’s important to be specific. Beginning with a clear goal will help the spell to be effective. For example, building a spell jar to attract love isn’t quite specific enough. Do you want to find long-lasting, romantic love? Are you hoping to strengthen familial bonds and connections? Attract new best friends and platonic soul-connections? Visualize a clear picture of what this spells success looks like to guide the process.

Step two: Gather your ingredients and tools.

It’s time to select your jar and begin deciding which ingredients you’d like to use. Take your time here, and be thorough. Ensure you have everything you need BEFORE you start assembling your jar. Stepping away and breaking concentration could disrupt the spell’s viability

P.S. I typically get my jars from dollar tree, many herbs can also be found there or at your local grocery store with the spices. As for the less common herbs, I highly recommend finding a local metaphysical or apothecary to supply you with the herbs you need for spells. However there are some online options too!

Step Three: Prepare your space

Cleansing the space, energetically and spiritually is important. This ensures no unwanted energies will interfere or muddle with your spell. There are many different ways to cleanse your space (which we can explore in a different post). Try out different forms of cleansing or even a combination. Whichever feels right to you and your spell. I usually keep incense lit while I build my jars. That way I can use it to cleanse my space and my jars.

Step Four: Assemble the Spell Jar

I often start my writing out my intention for the spell on a piece of paper (remember what we talked about earlier?). After cleansing the jar with incense, the ingredients are often added heaviest to lightest. This isn’t a hard rule though, follow what your intuition tells you.

P.S. It is okay if you’re missing a few ingredients to your spell jar recipe. My recipes are often on the longer side and more of a suggestion for lots of different ingredients. Use your intuition and what feels right. If you’re missing one thing, don’t stress!

Step Five: Activate the Spell Jar

Now that your jar is full of your chosen ingredients, it’s time to activate it. There are several ways of doing this, through visualization; by using athames, wands, or clear quartz points; by simply shaking the jar; or by adding essential oils to the spell jar. Sunlight and moonlight can also be used to activate spells. I typically set my spell jars out with my crystals under the full moon for them to charge and activate.

Step 6: Seal your Jar

I typically use candle wax to seal my spells. I like the way it looks and the color magic I can do with colorful candles. Some other methods of sealing include, sealing with tape, cloth sealing or using sigils to seal them spiritually. Some witches prefer a more permanent approach and will seal by copper electroforming.

P.S. Birthday candles are a great steal for a witch on a budget. They have almost every color, and can sometimes be even easier to use than a larger candle

Spell Jar Recipes to come soon!

Thanks for reading,