One of my favourite witchy activities to welcome the new year is to make a spell jar. They’re simple but powerful and you probably already have what you need to complete one already.
The ingredients are basic but can be personalized according to taste and need. Let me share my 2026 New Year Spell Jar with you.
Ingredients:
- a jar with a lid
- a candle or wax to seal the deal (I chose yellow for an extra boost of creativity. If you’re unsure, use white.)
- coins for prosperity (I used coins from my jar of lucky pennies.)
- salt for protection & eggshells or black pepper to banish negativity
- herbs
- gemstones
- paper with your intention written on it (Be specific. Be clear. Be honest.)
Start by adding salt with either black pepper or eggshells as a base at the bottom of your jar, then simply build by adding your ingredients. Like I said, simple.
As you add each item, be sure to name it and specify its purpose. Clarity is important if you want your spell to succeed. You can find generic herb suggestions for a New Year Spell Jar anywhere on Insta or Pinterest, but I’ll give you an idea of some of the herbs & gems I used for mine.
Herbs:
- eucalyptus to clear mental fog
- caraway for memory
- thyme for good sleep
- star anise to attract good luck
- chamomile and mint for prosperity
- bay leaves to aid manifestation
Gemstones:
- amber to relieve pain
- black tourmaline to balance mood
- bloodstone for creativity
- mookaite for adventure
- rhodonite for personal growth
- sodalite to fight stress
You can see how much I’ve personalized my spell jar to fit my needs. It’s very easy to do. The hard part is figuring out what you need to focus on in the coming year!
I keep my jar through the year, “feeding” it occasionally to keep the magick working. That just means when I’m feeling particularly witchy or feel like my energy matches the energy of my spell jar, I light a candle on top of the jar and reaffirm my intentions.
If you don’t feel comfortable dismantling your jar when you’re finished, that’s okay. You can always bury it instead. The great thing about spell jars, though, is how handy they are for witches on a tighter budget. Just be sure to give thanks when you break the wax seal, cleanse any gems you intend to reuse, give the jar a good scrub, and cleanse the jar with sage before you use it for anything else, especially if you’ve kept it all year, like I do.
