Or, Herbs, Spices, Ingredients, and Additives You Can Put In A Money Spell

I disregard most of the magical herb recommendations. Why? Because most of the time these books don’t tell you why they’re recommending it. And I think that’s pretty important stuff to know.

Don’t get me wrong; I own at least three different magical ingredient or herb books. I used Cunningham’s book when I was younger and I got great results. But when I learned to think critically, I stopped using them as intended and started using them to figure out where to start researching.

I personally feel that if you’re including an ingredient in your spell, you should know at least some basic information about it. A flower you selected because of the sweet scent for your attraction spell might also be a climbing plant. The people you attract might be sweet, but clingy, and choke up your lifestyle.

Because of this kind of logic, I use herbs and spices from the historical trading routes. Many of the spices or items listed below come from the Incense Route, Silk Route, and the East India Trading Company. Or just general historical knowledge of various trade goods wanted in different places. I’d check what your ancestors traded for in the past (if that’s applicable).

The list of course is by no means inclusive.

• Salt (since the word salary comes from salt)
• Actual money (coins, bills, etc) [Gold is probably best but whatever]
• Silk
• Magnets (or magnetic stones) [Mandatory IMO for money spells]
• Incense
• Cardamom
• Cinnamon
• Apricot
• Cassia
• Ginger
• Allspice
• Cloves
• Sugar
• Cotton
• Vanilla
• Turmeric
• Tea [Green tea is my default]
• Coffee
• Tobacco
• Chocolate
• Sandalwood
• Mace (the plant)
• Bell and Chili peppers (dried)
• Saffron
• Cumin
• Pepper
• Grains of Paradise
• Wine (any alcohol, really)
• Galangal
• Imported fruits or vegetables (dried) [These weren’t often traded because rot but they would have been. They were usually dried. Dried figs anyone?]
• Precious metals (Gold, silver, copper, steel, etc.) [Try gold foil used in baking]
• Jewels, gemstones, and semi-precious stones
• Fine textiles (brocade, velvet, etc.)

Now, I’ll usually throw in candle wax from my money candle (I use the same money candle for every money spell I do). I’ll sew up gold silk charm bags with green thread. I embroider in gold or green money-oil soaked embroidery symbols of money or prosperity. I’ll drip rainwater from a full moon (to keep the wallet full). Tiny scraps of fabric can be used to stuff the bag as well. I also put magnetic sand or magnet chips in as well. I’ll mix whatever herbs on hand into an oil or ointment and smear it all over a coin.

I don’t recommend using shells or beads (unless cowrie beads, semi-precious stones, gemstones, or real pearls). Shells and beads have been used to fuck over indigenous people for centuries but you do what’s best for you.

You don’t need much. A pinch of whatever’s on hand will work. All of that dumped in the charm bag and tucked into a purse, wallet, pocket, cash register, whatever and you’re good to go. And really, bits of anything expensive can go into a charm bag. Do what feels right and bring the money in.

Originally posted over on my tumblr.