Spell Jar Book for Beginners: 60 Enchanting Spells to Focus Your Power and Unleash the Magic

by Paige Vanderbeck

Embrace the enchanting world of spell jars

Spell jars have been used as powerful spiritual tools since the days of ancient Mesopotamia—and now you can learn to harness their power. This beginner’s spell book takes you through their history, breaking down the necessary supplies and illuminating how their magic sparks positive change.

Gather your materials—Explore different types of vessels, the meaning behind jar shapes and colors, and how to incorporate candles, crystals, and so much more.Prepare for magic—Learn about the importance of cleansing your space, clarifying your intentions, and aligning with astrological events to ensure you’re ready for spellcasting.Discover new spells—Find 60 unique and easy-to-follow spells that will help you manifest your dreams, from attracting prosperity to healing a broken heart.

Infuse your life with magic and enhance your witchcraft practice with the Spell Jar Book for Beginners.

Genres: Magick, Witchcraft

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 14, 2022

Reviews

[Trisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

1 star in terms of usefulness.

This wasn’t a bad book, it just wasn’t what I was looking for and I don’t find it useful as a reference.

I did enjoy the tone of the writing though.

[Juliette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Paige's podcast and have deeply enjoyed her other books. She has a wonderful voice both spoken and on the page, and an accessible writing style. She does a fantastic job highlighting the history associated with the traditions that her spells in this book are inspired by or come from and clearly values cultural humility. I loved the variety of spells in this book, especially the jars that can be given as gifts to beloveds. It is definitely a book I will be coming back to again and again!

Thank you to Callisto Media for providing me with an advance copy of the book; however, this in no way influenced my review, as I had already pre-ordered it as soon as Paige announced it!

[Tess · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to start off by saying that I am a fan of Vanderbeck's but you do not need to have read her other works nor listen to her podcast to learn or find something useful in this book! One of the reasons that I appreciate Ms. Vanderbeck's writing and podcasts so much is that she balances history, research, pop culture, and the occult and is one of the rare authors who is able to do this in a way that is respectful and informative while still being fun and playful. I had to laugh when I saw a spell jar named "I love lamp." I always learn something from her and this is why I follow her work-whether it's the origin of zombies in movies or creating magic in the workplace-there is something I find new and interesting.

This book will give you background on spell jars and their history (you may have heard of "witch bottles" being discovered in old homes like I did as a kid) as well as recipes for a number of spell jars you can create. The spell jars cover areas like self-care, money/prosperity/abundance, inspiration, protection, relationships, and many more. I appreciate that the author is not one to stick to absolutes-she encourages you to use your own materials or what is normally found in the geographic region where you live. You don't need special ingredients you ordered from halfway across the planet or bought off some metaphysical supply store. You don't need a fancy jar-mason or ball jars work perfectly well and I love she mentions reusing them. She is practical while still being ethical-giving you permission to put spell jar contents in the trash after the jar has done it's work while encouraging that you use edible or non-plastic glitter instead of plastic glitter that can end up in water sources. It is this attention to detail, practicality, and integrity that makes Vanderbeck's writing and podcasts so incredibly valuable.

I received an advance digital copy of this book from Callisto Publishing.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Armed with only your natural curiosity and a single jar, you can craft an entire world of magic.” Paige Vanderbeck sums up spell jars perfectly with that quote. Paige briefly goes over the origins of spell jars and then has a section on spell jar 101. She explains how moon phases and astrological seasons can be utilized in your spell work. I like the section where she goes over what elements are associated with the different jar shapes. This is something that I had not really considered before when making spell jars. Paige then moves on to going over the colors of glass and their meanings including ultraviolet/black and uranium glass. She does point out that you don’t need to break the bank buying expensive ingredients though. There are spells that have several suggested ingredients, such as Benevolent Boss Bell Jar, so that you can customize it to what you need. If you like to use the elements or planet associations in your magic, then you’ll appreciate the section where she talks about a few botanicals, essential oils, candles, crystals and colors and what element/planet are associated with each one listed. There is also a handy zodiac chart that shows the symbol, date range, planet, element, idea or energy, and color associated with each sign.
I like that Paige will explain why ingredients are being used and also why you might want to do a particular spell. One of the things that I love the most about this book is the different uses for what you will make. There are jars meant to be kept and looked at or interacted with like the Meditation Jar. Spring Cleansing Potion can be used in a floor wash and Soak the Pain Away is for baths. If you’re into plants and faeries she has the Faerrarium that looks like it would be fun to make. She points out that even if you don’t have a green thumb you can still make a craft version. Paige even has A Midsummer Night’s Ink, and Witch’s Salt, which I think a lot of people will like. You will also find interesting spells such as a tea blend, an oil lamp, a syrup and a jar to gift a friend on their birthday. This book has a diverse collection of spells and I look forward to trying them.
I would like to thank the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy of the book. Though I received the copy for free, this did not affect my review of the book.

[GollyRojer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The majority of the book is a collection of "recipes" (for lack of a better term) for making magical spell jars. They are arranged by category: self-care, prosperity, inspiration, setting boundaries, romance, the home, nature, and daily life. At the beginning is a thorough discussion of spell jars: what they are, their origins, and their benefits.
This is not the sort of book you read through from start to finish. Rather, it will be a reference work for guidance in creating and using your own spell jars.
Each "recipe" has a short discussion of the jar's purpose, followed by a list of ingredients, and finally a step-by-step guide on how to make and use the spell jar. For example, in "Dissolving Financial Fears" the instructions for use say:
7. Keep the jar in a window and shake it once a day while you imagine all of these fears and anxieties inside you dissolving away.
8. On the night of the new moon, take your jar outside and dump it out.

[HoneyBakedAmbs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Useful and interesting. A pretty wide variety of spells and lots of options for customizing.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first part of the book is good. The recipes, not so much.