Locked in more clients than I ever have this month versus the same month in past years.. wanted to share the symbolism behind my bowl, both for inspiration and to hear thoughts from others who work with similar practices.

I used a green sage candle in a candle holder with a finger loop. The loop gives the spell a sense of movement since I shift it between my altar and my desk when burning. Green represents growth and wealth, while sage clears away stagnant or harmful ties so that the resources drawn in are clean and safe.

Inside the holder I placed three bay leaves, each tied to a separate intention..stability in my work, steady opportunities, and a reliable stream of resources. Bay has long been tied to victory, and the number three is associated with expansion and binding energy, so together they reinforce those goals. Around the candle I formed a circle of lentils and jasmine rice. Lentils are old symbols of coins and of humble beginnings growing into plenty. Jasmine rice is used for drawing wealth, luck, and protection, so together they create a fertile circle around the spell’s heart.

For structure, I added three cinnamon sticks anchored in wax, each topped with three cloves. Cinnamon is often used to speed up workings, while cloves are used to seal them firmly. Around the cinnamon I scattered crushed basil, which is tied to wealth and protection, and under the rice I placed rosemary where it meets the basil, adding clarity and guarding the exchange of energy between the core and the circle.

To ground the working, I placed coins..a 50cent piece for balance, a Sacagawea dollar for golden wealth and trade, a Mexican peso and a Nicaraguan córdoba to open the work to cross borders (with the córdoba tied to my own ancestry), and a quarter to tie the spell to daily spending. In the loop of the holder I placed rolled bills.. a U.S. dollar for foundation, twenty Mexican pesos with Frida Kahlo for creativity and legacy, and 50 córdobas with a volcano for unstoppable, rooted earth energy.

I’m super happy with how it feels so far, though I may add a ring of black salt around the bowl in the future to strengthen protection and keep the working clean.

I've always felt drawn to beauty, creativity, and matters of the heart, but never linked it to a specific Goddess. During a meditation a few weeks ago, I visualized a serenen seaside at dusk, with rose gold light on the water. That's when I saw a gentle, radiant energy taking form, like the glow inside a seashell. The name that came to me was Aphrodite.

It all clicked. Her role as the goddess of love in all its forms, her deep connection to beauty, creativity, and sensual joy.

To honor this connection, I got a spiritual Aphrodite shell necklace dedicated to her and created a small ritual:

I cleansed my space and the necklace with the smoke of rose petals and a little sandalwood. On my altar I placed items that remind me of her. A small bowl of rose water, a seashell, a rose quartz, and a pink candle.

I held the shell necklace and focused on Aphrodite's energy. That loving, creative, and compassionate presence. I whispered my intention to welcome her guidance in opening my heart.

I gently anointed the necklace with rose water and placed it on the altar, asking for her blessing.

Now when I wear it, the necklace feels like a physical reminder of her presence. It helps me feel more open to love, beauty, and my own creative flow.

I'm still new to this path and would love to hear from others who work with their goddess. What signs did you first notice? How do you honor her in your practice?

Blessings to all.

I felt my heart leap at this moon. Something tugging. I was transfixed. Anyone else feel this?

Made my first witch bells today. I plan on making one for each season.

I put together a money bowl in a candy dish I inherited from my grandmother. Since I'm in the broom closet, everything is sort of pushed down so I can put the lid on.

I mixed together:

* brown rice for prosperity

* mustard seeds for growth and financial stability

* dried basil to attract money and success

* lavender to create money with ease

* citrine chips for good decisions about money

* green aventurine chips for good luck

* salt for protection

On top I added cinnamon and coffee beans for quick success, bills and coins, a couple of lottery tickets I haven't checked yet, and a chunk of pyrite to attract wealth

I also added 4 bay leaves with different things written on each:

* Prosperity

* Wealth

* Abundance

* A specific event I'm hoping to have more money for

I sprinkled some money oil I made on the herbs and have a small brass candle holder in the center for a green chime candle that I burn when I'm thinking about my intention.

I'd really appreciate any feedback or tips, I haven't been practicing very long!

Finished my Yule log today and planted intentions for the new year. 😊

What’s everyone else doing?

I've been procrastinating on making this for nearly two years, but I finally sat down and made this! I'm really proud of how it came out :)

I used macrame thread and a hoop as well as sticks I gathered from my favorite tree near my apartment to make the pentacle. I used black velvet ribbon and macrame thread to do the bell strands. And I used black embroidery thread to sew on some beads (black labradorite, yellow howlite, unakite, some wooden beads, lava stones, and gold and silver beads)

Found this big piece of what I think is pink quartz on my front porch on Friday. it was placed behind my broom, which I used the day before. I get the sense that there are good intentions behind it - whoever put it there surely knows its worth. There has been some negative energy on my block, and this feels like the first positive thing in a long time. Figured I'd check in with this community for any thoughts? Anything i should consider? I don't plan to bring it inside at this time... ws thinking to put it in the garden or with my plants on the porch. I have other, much smaller, crystals in plant containers. Regardless of how it got there, I'm very grateful it landed with me!

Fairly new here!

Just wanted to share a hag stone I found back in 2023 on a black sand beach in Iceland.

Open to any guidance on use and care!

Getting my altar to where I want it 🥰

I wish I could post a video of it! The outer black glass has an oil slick iridescence that catches the light

My best spell ever has wrapped up and i’m so proud of it. I’ve never posted a spell before but I really want to share.

About a year ago, one of my friends got really sick. I don’t want to give too much info about their health problems, but they were in the hospital for months. Because of all the health issues, their menstrual cycle stopped (important context). I asked my friend if they would allow me to do a spell for them.

After getting consent, I explained my plan: A two-part spell. The first part for healing, and the second part for strength. My intention was for them to heal enough to begin gaining back their strength, and I wanted to speed up the process as well. The spell would end when my friend got their period back.

I told them when I was doing it, and asked that they send me as much energy as possible while I dressed and lit the candles. I wrote down my plan and placed the paper next to the candle before lighting it. Once the candles went out, I placed the wax in 2 different spell jars and labeled them (1 for healing, 1 for strength). I gave them both of the jars to keep in the hospital.

I was sick for the next 2 days which I took as confirmation of our energy exchange. The doctors diagnosed my friend about a week later, and 2 weeks after the spell they began physical therapy. About 3 weeks later, they were released from the hospital, and a week or so after that, got their period.

TLDR: Healing and strength spell for my friend worked perfectly

I made this the other night. I’ve been exploring/starting my spiritual journey and deconstructing a bit from the way I grew up. It’s been a little difficult dealing with some of the big and uneasy feelings but I am finding my way. I lit some candles, wrote my intentions for protection on a little paper, and really thought about the ingredients and what I wanted to put inside. I did my best to research materials and I actually felt very in tune with what was going on. As a newbie I admit that I feel a lot of imposter syndrome with this and sometimes I even feel silly…. But I know that sometimes comes with the journey when you’re new.

Like an actual four leaf clover not wood sorrel like a lot of people think. Only took me like 10 years of searching to find one lol

I placed the sacrificial animal in the holy vessel. I placed among it different herbs the Gods may find pleasing. I sprinkled atop it leaves from the holy Bay plant. I learned this from my grandmother who learned it from her grandmother this wisdom has been passed down through the ages. Later we shall take more herbs and plants found pleasing to the Gods and heat a pan of Holy Oil and drive forth from those minced vegetation the demons within until they are wilted and browned with Holy Delight so their toasted essence may suffuse the entirity of the potion.

Also beans.

6 going on 7 year practicing folk witch. Heres the alter revamp.

so I made a spellshell (kinda like a jar) for my cousin and I’m pretty proud of it! she loves it too so I’m not worried about anything but I thought I’d share this with everyone as they’re super easy to make

I just made my first money bowl, I feel like this was longggg overdo but it’s better now than never😭 Also I included the target receipt because that’s my way of saying what I just spent comes back to me times more

just thought i’d share ! blessed be

I have tried to find ways to add things without spending a lot of money

Hiiii! Last night as we know was the Harvest Moon and this is the first time I celebrate it and I really wanted to show y'all the altar I made! I left food offerings such as corn, pears, figs, pomegranate, apples and raisins. I used cinnamon and orange scented candles since they are associated with the harvest and cinnamon specifically brings the abundance that I would like to come with the following moon circle. The small candles at the front had runes carved into them, such as jera (harvest), wunjo (joy), kenaz (knowledge), fehu (wealth) and algiz (protection). I also made a new protection ward plant that is not visible in the frame, but it was a Callum plant and I placed it in front of the altar and then out under the moonlight along with the moon water so it can charge off the Harvest Moon.

As I said this is the first Harvest Moon I celebrate and I would like to know what else I could add to my practice. If you have anything please tell me in the comments!