As someone who often makes impulsive buying decisions with an ungodly amount of money I don’t have, I needed to find a solution to make me stop.
I usually buy new things when I feel lonely or stressed – kind of a way to fill the emptiness. Waiting for all the new stuff to arrive is such an amazing feeling, but… once I hold them in my hands, I feel just as empty as before, while feeling horrible for spending so much money.
That’s why I had this little idea of making a little “Anti Impulsive Purchase Pouch”, to remind myself that it’s not always necessary to buy new things, and I wanted to share this little ‘ritual’ with you.
Materials I used:
Let me tell you one thing first!
This little pouch isn’t about a set amount of items that you’ll have to put inside. It’s about you becoming creativewith whatever you have at home, so you won’t need to spend any money to do so.
I’ve opened all my drawers and digged out several items I found fitting for this very cause, and this was the first step in understanding something important:
“I own so many things and I don’t even realize that.”
That’s right – sometimes we only look at items we don’t have and feel the urge to buy these, but we often forget all these stunning items we already have at home.
So here is what I found for myself:
A silvern pouch in which I put all my items. If you don’t have a pouch, you can just use an old sock, or an old shirt, or whatever else you can find! It’s all about creativity, and making the best out of it!
Afew coins I’d found, because this is all about being aware of how much money I spend, and on what I’ll spend it.
A lovely piece of Clear Quartz, charged with my intention to make wise buying decisions from now on. I am someone who asks their crystals for assistance first, and if it feels right, I know this crystal is up to help me!
A tiny bell, which, to me, symbolizes an ‘alarm bell’. Whenever I’m close to make a new purchase, I want an alarm bell to ring inside my head that makes me hesitate.
Adried leaf of white sage, charged in moonlight. I absolutely lovewhite sage! It makes me feel happy and complete whenever I smell this scent, so of course, it has to go into my little bag!
AsymbolI’ve drawn with closed eyes. I love making symbols for certain purposes, but I’m not really creative at all! That’s why I just close my eyes and let the pen run down the paper. If I like it, I’ll keep it as my personal symbol for this very reason.
And lastly, a key pendant I’d bought years ago. This is the key to self control!
I’ve cleansed and charged all these items with sage and intention, because that’s just what I enjoy doing. Let all the negativity out, while performing my own little ritual with the intention to not buy so many things I don’t need anymore.
While putting every item slowly into my little bag, I repeated the following affirmations over and over:
“I will only buy what I really need.”
“I make wise purchase decisions.”
“I’m creative with what I have.”
“I will think clearly before making a purchase.”
After closing the bag, I held it in my hands and moved it close to my heart, then repeated the affirmations yet again while imagining to cast silvern light into it.
And once that was done, I put it under my pillow, where I’ll leave it for quite a while.
I already keep thinking about it a lot, so I know it works just as intended!
Making your own charm is as easy as baking a cake, with no baking.
First let’s explore what makes a charm a charm.
charm [CHärm] n.
a collection of materials placed into a color specific bag used to send and receive specific vibrations from the universe. A satellite dish if you will. Carrying these little bundles of magic with you everywhere you go is one of the easiest ways to communicate your wants and needs with the universe.
Step One: Figuring out your intentions
Every charm has a specific intent behind it. Without one, it’s just a bag of rocks and dirt. Figure out what you need the most in your life right now. This could be anything from romantic love to quick cash to even inner peace
Step Two: Understanding the skeleton
What in the world do skeletons have to do with charms? Well, the skeleton of a charm is essentially the building blocks you need. All of the really powerful charms I have made have come equipped with a leafy green, a flower, a base, a bag, and a mineral.
Leafy Green.
The leafy green is a plant material. This can be dried herbs or simple green foliage from a specific plant that gives off good vibrations through its leaves.
The Flower.
The flower is there to work with the other leafy green and encompass a specific property all in one bundle.
The Mineral
The mineral is there to push out the signal. Incorporating crystals and rocks add an antenna to your satellite dish.
The Bag.
The bag is a little string draw satchel that is a specific color depending on what your intentions are (green for money, pink for love, etc). Every little satchel is just a method for energy to be carried around. The longer you are with it, the more energy and intention you put into it.
The Base.
Now last but not least is the base. This is something that can absorb any negative energy but can also add a little substance to your charm bag. The base is tricky but very versatile. A majority of the time rice is a really good base but things like garden or graveyard dirt can be used.
Step Three: Research
I’ve found the easiest way to accomplish this step it to work backwards. Instead of looking for a specific material that you need for a charm, figure out what the materials you have already do and see if they apply. You’d be surprised how versatile a lot of materials are. A lot of good resources can be found on the internet if you look up “(Material name)’s magical properties”. Just those three words can give you a solid amount of websites to read. On top of that, you can check out the WiccanInk page. If you’re not on mobile, there are links at the top labeled “Herbs”, “Color Magic”, and “Stones” (conveniently hyperlinked here for you as well).
Step Four: Cleansing and charging
This is arguably one of the most important steps in this process. You can have the best material combination in the world but if your crystal isn’t charged, then it isn’t going to work. Take the time to purify and charge all materials before adding them to any magic work, let alone charm work. Here are some good cleansing methods and the best way to charge any item it to leave it out in the sun for a full day.
Step Five: Putting it all together
At this stageyou have gathered all your materials, cleansed everything, and charged it with your intent. You can now add the ingredients to the bag. The order I like to use is base, mineral, leafy green, then flower. You can do it anyway you like but I’ve found that this method just looks prettier. When you are adding all the ingredients be sure to visualize yourself succeeding in whatever part of your life you want to improve. Do this work in front of your altar and away from the rest of the world. Find a quiet spot in your head so you can really focus on your life needs.
Take your time. Work with your charm. After a little bit you will be able to feel the energy it is giving off and you will realize every charm has it’s own personality. At the end, tie three knots in the cord to tie up the bag and with each knot think about what you already have. For example if you’re working on a charm to improve your wealth, think about three instances where youare wealthy enough. Thank the universe for the instances and understand that you can still receive more.
Following these steps will hopefully lead you to successful charm work. Take your time and remember everything needs practice.
Dreams have always been a big part of my practice. I’ve always had very vivid dreams and enjoyed analysing them. Recently though, I’ve had some trouble with recurring nightmares.
I also used to be quite good at lucid dreaming, but I’ve struggled with it the past few years.
This is a simple little spell bag I put together to aid in lucid dreaming, ward against nightmares, and encourage psychic dreams.
Items:
Purple spell bag
Lavender - induce peaceful dreams
Mugwort - psychic and lucid dreams
Rosemary - protection
Marigold - dream divination
Mullein - protection against nightmares and spirits
Valerian root - induce sleep
Amethyst - dream enhancer
Set the task for each ingredient as you add it to the bag.
Charge the complete bag for your specific purpose, with whatever method you prefer. Place it under your pillow.
Keep a notebook near your bed and record your dreams as soon as you wake up. Pay attention to themes, feelings, recurring patterns, smells etc. This will help train your brain to better recall dreams
Looking for a little pep in your karmic step? This super simple charm made with some household ingredients could you give you that extra energy oomph.
Materials:
1 red, yellow, or green small bag
1 piece of citrine
1 yellow, red, or green candle
Cinnamon (stick or powder)
Allspice
Rice
Steps:
Gather materials
Put a layer of rice at the bottom of your satchel.
Sprinkle a layer of allspice and cinnamon. Whilst sprinkling, visualize the prosperity, abundance, love, and good energy that you are sprinkling all over your life.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you fill the bag halfway.
Once the bag is filled halfway place the citrine in the center visualizing the golden light emanating on every aspect of your life.
After the citrine is place repeat steps 2 and 3 until the bag is full (but not stuffed. Give yourself some room to close the bag)
At the end tie the bag with 3 distinct knots.
On the first knot chant I believe On the second knot chant I have On the third knot chant I am
Tips:
If you only have stick cinnamon pair it with the citrine at step #5
If you’re making your bag from scratch and sewing it together instead of tying it. After sewing together 95% of the bag give the bag 3 last stitches at step #7 instead of 3 knots. Make sure to run the thread over your lips to infuse your energy with the charm.
I hope you guys enjoy this! Let me know how it works for you and what luck it brings. If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a message.
