It could be easy to break the bank on special herbs and tools when you practice witchcraft. But you never need to spend a lot of money to practice! It’s always important to take stock of what you already have at home before you order anything. You might be surprised just how many tools you already have at your disposal. The first place to look is your kitchen! Your pantry likely holds a treasure trove of magical herbs already! Here are some common kitchen herbs and spices with their magical properties. And I recommend that these be the first herbs you begin working with!
Common pantry herbs & spices for spellwork
Protection & cleansing herbs:
- Bay leaf – Write intentions on a leaf and burn it for manifestation; also wards off negativity. This is one that is VERY common for spellwork.
- Garlic – Repels negative energy and spirits; adds protection when hung in the home.
- Black pepper – Wards off evil, breaks curses, and removes bad luck.
- Salt (any type) – The ultimate purifier; used in protection and banishing rituals. THIS IS THE NUMBER ONE THING YOU SHOULD HAVE FOR YOUR SPELLWORK!
Money & prosperity:
- Cinnamon – Attracts wealth, success, and love; adds power to spells.
- Basil – Draws abundance, prosperity, and good luck.
- Nutmeg – Brings financial success; carried for luck in money matters.
Love & passion herbs:
- Rosemary – Enhances love, fidelity, and mental clarity.
- Cinnamon – Sparks passion and attraction in love spells.
- Clove – Strengthens romantic bonds and banishes negativity in relationships.
Divination & psychic enhancement herbs:
- Mugwort (if you have it in tea form) – Enhances intuition and dream work.
- Star anise – Aids in psychic vision and protection during divination.
- Dandelion (found in teas or wild-picked) – Strengthens communication with spirits.
Healing & peace:
- Chamomile (tea bags work great!) – Brings relaxation, peace, and emotional balance.
- Thyme – Heals emotional wounds and promotes strength.
- Lavender (if you have dried or in tea) – Encourages relaxation, love, and tranquility.
Manifestation & luck:
- Bay leaf – Write a wish on a bay leaf and burn it to manifest desires.
- Allspice – Increases luck and success in all areas of life.
- Ginger – Adds power to spells and speeds up results.
All of these can be used in spell jars, charm bags, teas, candle magic, or sprinkled around the home for their magical properties.
