A Witch Bottle can be used for several different purposes, depending on the desired content.
First, pick the bottle you want to use. It can be clear or tinted, but if tinted, make sure that the color suits the intent of the Witch Bottle. (Make sure you have a lid or cork!)
Wash the bottle with warm soapy water, and dry it carefully. You are ready to majickally cleanse it. You can use salt, or cleanse it in the sea. Once you have majickally cleansed it, put it in the light of a full Moon overnight. Fill the bottle with the appropriate materials to fulfill the desired intent. For example: - For protection from harm, use sharp materials such as nails, pins and needles.
- For grounding, use Earth elements such as sand or small rocks.
- For healing, pick herbs and items whose properties correspond to the healing you wish to achieve.
If you are using flowers or herbs, you may want to add a bit of alcohol, olive oil or vinegar to preserve them. This will, however, taint the herbs if you are storing them for later use. Fresh infusions, teas and poultices will require fresh herbs.
After you have filled your Witch Bottle, put the lid or cork in place. You may also choose to seal the lid or cork in place with melted wax.
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