Magic on a Budget

Magic on a Budget

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Times are rough financially.
 
Globally.
Nationally.
Personally.
 
It is challenging during such times to keep our prosperity mindset healthy and productive, and slip into lack thinking or feeling.
 
We might think that we cannot afford to do our magic rites or cast spells for what we need and desire.. or that we have to do so in some inferior manner.
 
That is thankfully not true!
 
Different… does not mean less than.
 
Below are some photos from my recent trip to the Dollar Tree store. I will say that since the pandemic I have not shopped there till now, but I made a special stop there the other day to check out what their current offerings are. I am certain there are even MORE things in their stock that can be used for magic, and even more ideas than I share for the items I snapped photos of. This is just to give you some ideas and hopefully get those creative and prosperous ideas flowing!

These divider boxes can be found by the crafts/school supply section, as well as (a different version) by the automotive and tools section. They are wonderful for keeping tumbled stones in labeled compartments, or other such magical sundries. I do NOT recommend this for keeping herbs as they can spill and blend into one another.

Bag of sea shells. These can represent the element of water on your altar, be an offering to a Deity of the Seas and Oceans, or be instrumental in water or ocean magic.

These little plastic containers seal well enough (and are easy to label) to house a small herbal collection, and would be perfect for freezer spells.

Glass Jars – these have a plastic inner seal which would keep herbs fresh and secure, as well as make these lovely for manifesting jars. Practical and pretty too!

These silver tone trays are lovely for on an altar for under candles – may as well be beautiful while collecting wax drippings! They can also be used to house a spell – set up your spell on this tray and it keeps the spell energy in that space, allowing you to use other portions of your altar for other workings.

The glass candle plates are intended to hold pillar candles, but with their little rim, and feet they are ideal for placing under candle sticks on your altar to catch dripping wax while not taking up too much altar space.

Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser and Tea Light Candles – a wonderful way to imbue the atmosphere in your sacred space with whatever energy you desire, without the smoke of incense. Some folks have to avoid smoke due to allergies, or smoke detectors in spaces where they don’t make the rules. Remember to only use a couple of drops of essential oil or blend in water – fill the upper bay of the diffuser with water, add your oil drops, insert a lit tealight in the lower bay. As the water warms the scent and energy will fill the air. Keep an eye on the water level and flame – make sure the water does not fully evaporate, as a flame under a dried/empty upper bay will call cracking and is dangerous.

Spray and Squeeze bottles are found in the craft section ad can be used for aromatic and cleansing sprays and even washes.

These vials – with screw caps (though not secure enough for fluids!) or corks – are handy for containing small amounts of herbs, powders, incense blends, and are the perfect size for travel or when preparing a spell kit for yourself or others.

Hooks – hand herb bundles to dry, hang talismans and/or mojo bags for protection or other magical purposes.

Cardboard shaped boxes – make spell boxes full of herbs, stones, petition, and since they are plain brown craft board, they can be magically enhanced with sigils and sacred symbols.

Two styles of decorative bottles – one is found near home décor and candles, and the other by housewares and glassware – can be used to hold magical waters, herbal infusions, vinegars, and washes. The bottles can be used for oils if you blend your own in large master bottles, but are too large for rebottling of the few drams we tends to purchase from retailers.

These mirrored tile/plates are sold for under pillar candle, but are truly the perfect size for use in the various forms of mirror magic!

And last but not least – this craft carving knife set will be a great ally in carving candles and other magic necessary carving be it on wood, wax, a poppet, or talisman.

What inexpensive yet valuable treasures can you find at your local stores? What creative ideas do you have to make them into magical tools and accessories?

Remember - even when financial prosperity is flowing abundantly, it is important to respect our prosperity and never waste it....so bargains are ALWAYS magical!