Why Simmer Pots Are Magickal

Not just for kitchen or green witches, simmer pots are a great way for anyone, whether you’re a spiritual person or not, to incorporate all four elements into your everyday life.

These include Water when you pour it to the simmer pot, plants/herbs you add as ingredients from the Earth, heating the mixture with Fire and then the Steam that rises from the Air. Simmer pots are in essence, elemental magick!

Select Your Herbs

There are so many herbs to select! Each herb has its own set of magical uses. You just have to match your intentions to the properties of the herbs and bam! You have a good intention-setting simmer pot.

Simmer pots are also aromatic because they contain aroma therapeutic herbs/spices/flowers and more.

Different aromas stimulate our olfactory sense and trigger different effects on our brain. For example, the scent of lavender is known to calm your mind while rosemary’s scent is known to sharpen your memory.

Herbs also have different magical properties and uses which you can set your intentions or energies with. For example, rosemary is said to be powerfully protective while lavender is for purification, good luck, healing and peace.

I’ll quickly go through a list of common herbs to use, based on their general intentions below:

• Purification/Cleansing – rosemary, peppermint, cinnamon, frankincense, chamomile, sage, lemongrass, mint

• Protection/Banishing – angelica, rosemary, cloves, eggshells, anise, bay leaf, black pepper, basil, anise, cayenne, red pepper flakes, coriander, cloves, cumin, dill, fennel, garlic, lime, marjoram, salt, coconut, blueberries

• Bringing money/wealth/abundance/prosperity/success  – peppermint, dill, parsley, cinnamon, bay leaf, spearmint, allspice, chamomile, ginger, patchouli, nutmeg

• Attracting love – rosebuds, apple slices, cloves, honey, basil, vanilla, cinnamon, coriander

• Good luck – mint, vervain, pine, lemongrass, frankincense, violet, parsley, basil, lotus, citronella, irish moss, cinnamon, pine, clove

• Relaxation/peace – lavender, chamomile, valerian, marjoram, lemon balm, sage

• Grounding – ginger, turmeric, black pepper, basil, chives, nettle

• Happiness/uplifting – orange slices/peels, cinnamon, feverfew, mint

 

Choose Your Water

Water will always be the base of your spell or simmer pot magick.

You can customize your water to set your intention for the simmer pot. The steam that evaporates from your simmer pot is made up of water, which acts as the vehicle carrying your intentions or spell.

Matching the right kind of water helps amplify your intention. Here are different types of waters to use for your simmer pot.

Note: Filtered or tap water is also fine of course! Remember, your intention is what matters the most when it comes to spirituality!

 Rainwater – This is the easiest water to collect. Simply set a large bowl outside right beneath the sky while it’s pouring! Rainwater is multipurpose magickal water. It is good for purification, protection and growth, which is why it is especially useful when used in spells you want to grow stronger or powerful overtime.

 Moon water – A popular witchy water, moon water is a very mystical and fun ingredient to make! Wash a glass jar, cleanse it inside with incense, then pour clean water (I prefer filtered) into it and set it under a full moon. You can put it outside or on a window sill with the blinds open on a full moon. Collect your moon water the next morning, preferably before sunrise. This is a multipurpose water but it is especially good for cleansing, renewal, manifesting, and for supercharged intention-setting.

 Sun water – Sun water is practically the opposite of moon water. Cleanse your jar, fill it with water and let it sit in a sunny area. Collect it just when the sun sets. It gives any spell a boost of energy. Also great for any potent solar spells or in this case, happiness/joy/abundance simmer pot recipes.  

 Storm water – You probably already guessed that storm water holds stronger power than any other witchy waters because a violent thunderstorm carries with it more potency than a light drizzle or downpour. It depends on the strength of the storm and your intentions but storm water can be used to increase any spell working or simmer pot. For example, you can use it for the B!tch Be Gone simmer pot below!

 Sea water – Next time you go to the beach, collect a bottle of sea water. It is useful in healing and blessing spells and simmer pots, for example the ‘I Am Blessed’ simmer pot recipe below. The natural salt content in sea water makes it more cleansing and protecting.

 River water – A river always flows rapidly and it is never stable or stagnant. This makes it great for spell works where you want to move away from something, someone or a situation. Use it if you want to release, let go and make a positive change in your life. For example, add it to the New Year’s or the Spiritual Connection simmer pot recipe below.

 Lake water – Going to the lake creates a peaceful atmosphere which brings calm. Use lake water for work that promotes peace & contentment. For example, the Inner Peace simmer pot recipe you see below.

 Swamp water – Ooh, so this one is for a bit more advanced uses. Swamp water is muddy, murky and something used for hexing, banishing and revenge work. It is perfect for aggressive banishing spells. It can be used in a Banishing simmer pot

 

 Dew water – Dew water seems so enchanting, doesn’t it? It is a practice in fairy and glamor magic! Dew is precious and useful for glow up, beauty, love and eve fertility spells. Collecting dew is tricky and even if you are successful, you will collect only a tiny teeny amount. It is added to moon or sun water and then added to spell works. Tip: Use a glass dropper to collect dew water.

 Snow water – In fall and autumn, snow water becomes a more popular witchy water because of its easy access. Fall/winter symbolize the death phase of the natural cycle. These are the seasons where Nature dies or hibernates until it emerges anew. Melted snow or snow water can be used in work that seeks new beginning and transformation such as the ‘New Beginnings’ simmer pot below.

 Ice water

Ice water is different from snow water in a way that it is collected from icicles that drip water in the end of the winter when the sun is coming out more. It can be used for transformations, purification and creativity since this is the time for renewal and rebirth.

 Harbor water – Collecting harbour water if you live near one, is nice because it can be easily used for abundance and prosperity work. Since the olden days, harbors have been points where new goods and replenishments were shipped out, which symbolically represents money making, riches, wealth and looking for new opportunities. This water can be used in the, Money Bringing Simmer .

How do I set intentions with a simmer pot?

Follow these steps!

1. Pour water 3/4 way into your mini pot.
2. Add ingredients to the pot while keeping in mind the magical uses for each herb. For example, when adding rosemary for protection, visualize having a protective barrier around you and/or your house.
3. After adding the ingredients, gently dip them into the pot (because it’s a mini simmer pot, stirring is hard and would only make the ingredients spill out). Dip them in a clockwise direction. If doing a banishing or releasing simmer pot, then dip them going in a counter clockwise direction.
4. While the pot is simmering, steam is coming off, visualize your desired outcome or goal of the magickal work you are doing. You may recite, chant or whisper your goals/affirmations.
5. Once you’re done, let your simmer pot simmer away merrily. Feel free to add 2-4 tea light candles after the first one goes out. Also, you can add more water as it reduces. Don’t let it all evaporate. I usually let my simmer pot run for 3-4 tea light candles before I call it a day!

What do you do with all the ingredients after you use them?

Provided you didn’t add salt to your recipe, bury the used ingredients into the Earth/compost. You can also put it in a stream or moving waterbody. This is because when salt is buried in soil, it negatively affects plant growth.

If there is salt added, show gratitude and mindfully throw it away. In the trash, for example.

Can I use fresh fruit/ingredients?

Yes! Fresh fruit can be used. Drying them or buying them dried just ensures I always have stock on hand to make my simmer pots since dried stuff lasts longer.

How do you dry the fruit/spices?

I usually buy dried and packaged ingredients because I have no time! You can honestly also use regular dried ingredients from the store such as candied berries, etc!

However, you can also use your oven. Prepare your ingredients by washing them, chopping or slicing them into thin pieces, then drying them thoroughly with paper towels. Line parchment paper on a baking tray, space out your chopped ingredients (like thinly sliced strawberries). Set your oven according to how it works best. Choose a low setting to prevent burning your ingredients. It can take several hours, say 6-8 hours to get fully dried.

If using a dehydrator, it is easier but takes 12-24+ hours.

How much water do I add to my simmer pot?

Fill the pot about 3/4 full with water. Also, you can add more water as it reduces. Never leave it unattended so you can ensure there’s always water in the pot so it doesn’t burn.

How do I set intentions with a simmer pot?

Follow these steps!

1. Pour water 3/4 way into your mini pot.
2. Add ingredients to the pot while keeping in mind the magical uses for each herb. For example, when adding rosemary for protection, visualize having a protective barrier around you and/or your house.
3. After adding the ingredients, gently dip them into the pot (because it’s a mini simmer pot, stirring is hard and would only make the ingredients spill out). Dip them in a clockwise direction. If doing a banishing or releasing simmer pot, then dip them going in a counter clockwise direction.
4. While the pot is simmering, steam is coming off, visualize your desired outcome or goal of the magickal work you are doing. You may recite, chant or whisper your goals/affirmations.
5. Once you’re done, let your simmer pot simmer away merrily. Feel free to add 2-4 tea light candles after the first one goes out. Also, you can add more water as it reduces. Don’t let it all evaporate. I usually let my simmer pot run for 3-4 tea light candles before I call it a day!

5.  Resilience Simmer Pot

One of my favorite simmer pot recipes is a resilience simmer pot. Something to keep me going. If you want to keep your passion for your job, hobby, or life in general, try this simmer pot.

This is good for getting out of procrastination, fixing bad habits, coming out of an addiction and also keeping yourself going when it’s hard to do so.

What you need

• 1 tsp rosemary to call back your power
• 1 tsp calendula petals as a reminder that there is always light at the end of the tunnel
• 1 tsp blue cornflower petals for resilience
• 1 tsp mustard seed for trust in yourself that your projects are going to succeed
• Mini simmer pot
• Gas lighter
• White tea light candle
• Sunstone chips for vibrancy and joy
• Tiger’s eye chips for bravery and strength to keep moving forward

Directions

1. Add water to your mini simmer pot.
2. Next add all the ingredients, keeping the intentions in mind.
3. Sprinkle the crystal chips on your tea light candle.
4. Light it and wait for the pot to heat up.
5. Put your black shades on and take your power back! You got this!

6.  Grounding Simmer Pot

A blocked root chakra can be a reason why some areas in your life seem stagnant, financial issues for example.

To open up your root chakra by grounding and bringing yourself back to earth, this simmer pot recipe can be tried.

Set your intentions for taking charge of your life, putting you first and standing firm with your purpose in mind.

What you need

• 1 tsp ground ginger for protection & acts as a catalyst with cinnamon to make things work faster
• 1 tsp ground turmeric for healing, grounding & prosperity
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon for protection & grounding
• 2-3 dried strawberries for root chakra color association and bringing in good luck
• 2-3 dried raspberries for root chakra color association
• Fondue pot, butter warmer or aroma diffuser
• Gas lighter
• White tea light candle

Directions

1. Begin by adding water to your mini simmer pot.
2. Next add all the ingredients, keeping the intentions in mind.
3. Light your tea light candle and wait for the pot to heat up.
4. Imagine yourself being firmly rooted in your life purpose and what you want to accomplish while the pot simmers.

7.  Protection Simmer Pot

When you’re feeling a little threatened, unsure, anxious and attacked by negativity, turn the pot on!

This protection simmer pot, with all its magical ingredients coupled with your intentions can help banish negativity and make you feel safe.

What you need

• 1 tsp rosemary for banishing all negativity
• 1 tsp dill for protection from curses & hexes
• 1 tsp lavender for protecting from nightmares
• 1 tsp oregano for warding off evil spirits
• 1 tsp parsley for a powerful protective punch
• White or black tea light candle for protection¿
• Obsidian chips to repel negativity
• Clear quartz chips to attract positive energy
• Mini simmer pot
• Lighter

Directions

1. Add water to your mini simmer pot.
2. Then add all the ingredients keeping their magical protective benefits in mind & setting your intentions.
3. To your white or black candle, sprinkle a couple of black obsidian and clear quartz chips.
4. Light the candle and place it under your simmer pot.
5. Stay safe. All will be well!

New Year’s Simmer Pot

Setting your New year’s resolutions and intentions with a mini simmer pot is so cute and sends a heavy message to the universe too, with all the potent herbs used!

A New Year’s simmer pot uses herbs for Yule and winter so you’ll easily find these ingredients on hand!

What you need

• 1 tsp pine needles for health and good luck
• 1 tsp cloves for protection and prosperity
• 1 cinnamon stick for regeneration and healing
• 1 tsp dried thyme for new projects, goal setting & purification
• 1 tsp pomegranate seeds for vitality
• 1 tsp dried rosemary for protection & wisdom
• White tea light candle
• Lighter
• Mini simmer pot

1. Add water to your mini simmer pot.
2. Next add all the herbs while setting your New Year’s goals aloud or in your mind.
3. Light the candle.
4. Enjoy! Happy New Year!

9.  B!tch Be Gone Simmer Pot

Sometimes people keep annoying you. If you want a horrible person out of your life, try using this simmer pot while setting intentions for protection. We shall be using protective, cleansing and banishing herbs to get that b!tch GONE.

What you need

• 1 tsp juniper berries for protecting and banishing
• 1 tsp egg shells for dispelling negativity
• 1 tsp dill to ward off all kinds of evil
• 1-2 dried lime or lemon slices to remove hexes
• 1 tsp black pepper corns to remove heavy, dark and stagnant energies
• White or black candle for protection
• Black obsidian chips for warding off bad energy
• Lighter
• Mini simmer pot

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a simmer pot filled with water. You can use storm water to amp the strength or power of your simmer pot.
2. Sprinkle black obsidian chips to your white or black candle.
3. Place it under your simmer pot and light it.
4. Set your intentions and visualize that person getti

Use this simmer pot when you want to find a new job, get money gifts or just see stacks coming from nowhere into your life and making your bank account full.

We shall also be using crystals that attract money! Get ready to get rich 

What you need

• 1-2 dried orange slices to draw in money and good luck
• 1-2 bay leaves to manifest money fast
• 1 tsp basil to attract new customers, bring in wealth, money & prosperity  
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon to invite both short term and long term gains
• 1 tsp rosemary for protection and bringing money from good safe sources
• 1 tsp dill to get that cash asap
• White or green tea light candle
• Tiger eye chips for good opportunities
• Pyrite chunks for money & abundance  
• Lighter
• Mini simmer pot

 

Directions

1. Start off by filling your simmer pot with water. You can use rainwater which is good for cleansing, protecting and growth. Harbour water is also good for abundance and prosperity work.
2. Place all ingredients into the simmer pot, while setting money vibes and affirmations. You can say, “I am a money magnet,” three or seven times.
3. Sprinkle pyrite and tiger eye chips to a white or green candle.
4. Light it and visualize that cash flow, baby!