Time to fire up those cauldrons, Witches! In this post we’ll explore simmer pots and how you can harness the power of botanic-infused water to work for you in your home. You’ll also learn how to write your own recipes to align with your goals.
What is a Simmer Pot?
Simply put it’s a pot set to simmer on the stove to gently heat water and botanica. The types of water and herbal components vary based on the end goal. Simple magick to yield powerful results.
Connect Your Home with Nature
When you think about what goes into simmer pots, it’s integrating all of the elements inside of your home and in turn makes a seamless connection with nature.
- Water – this element is what sets the stage for your simmer pot
- Earth – the botanica you choose comes from Mother Nature
- Fire- the heating element under your simmer pot correlates with the element of fire
- Air – the simmer pot’s steam permeates your space
- Spirit – you gather the ingredients and set the simmer pot in motion
By incorporating this practice, your offered a simple way to harness all of Mother Earth’s essence into your space.
Let’s get started. A great rule of thumb for spellwork is the type of ingredients you choose to use depends on the intention of your casting. For example, if the intention is general protection, I would choose rain water, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, and star anise.
How Do I Make One?
Now that we’ve got the basics taken care of, let’s get started. A great rule of thumb for spellwork is the type of ingredients you choose depends on the intention of your casting. For example, if the intention is general protection, I would choose rain water, rosemary, cinnamon, clove, and star anise.
Choose Your Water
What’s the best type of water to use? The following list features general correspondence with a myriad of types of water.
• Creek/Stream Water – Harmony, Purification, and Cleansing.
• Dew Water – Fae work, Love, Beauty, Health and Fertility, as well as Calmness.
• Fog/Mist Water – Creativity and Balance.
• Harbor/Port Water – Abundance, Protection, Banishing, and Encouraging Prosperity
• Ice/Frost Water – Purity, Creativity and, Encouraging Transformation.
• Lake Water – Instill Peace, Happiness, and Contentment.
• Moon Water – Purifying, Cleansing, and Balancing
• Pond Water – Relaxation and Self-Reflection.
• Rain Water – Growth, Protection, and Change.
• River Water – Creating Changes, Moving On and Letting Go of Negativity, Warding, and Focusing Energy.
• Sea Water – Healing, Cleansing, Protection, and Banishing.
• Snow Water – New Beginnings, Purity, and Encouraging Transformation.
• Storm Water – Strength, Emotional Strength, Motivation, Force, and Curses.
• Sun Water – Encourage Strength, Positive Energy, and Purification.
• Swamp Water – Banishing and Binding.
• Waterfall Water – Create Power, Success, and Energy.
• Well Water – Empower Wishes, Healing, and Strengthening Intuition.
If the above does not resonate with you, there is always the option of programming your own water. A simple method for this is taking a sheet of paper, writing intentions or power words, and then setting it under a container of water for 12-36 hours. Another way to program water is to set intentions through speaking to it. Sit quietly while holding a container of water, visualize your intended end result, and speak the affirmations into it.
Choose Your Botanica
Once you’ve chosen the type of water, it’s time to line up your herbs. Just like the waters above have multiple correspondence and qualities, botanica also has numerous magickal connections. In fact, too many to cover here in one blog post. But here’s a list of basic herbs you may wish to choose for your simmer pot recipe:
• Rosemary – Protection, Clarity, Purification, Love, Lust, Mental Ability, Exorcism, Healing, Cleansing
• Lavender – Purification, Intuition, Dreamwork, Good Luck, Calm, Peace, Balance, Clairvoyance, Beauty
• Peppermint – Good Luck, Positive Thinking, Prosperity, Psychic Stimulant, Passion, Energy Cleanser
• Cinnamon – Love, Passion, Purification, Money, Attract Success, Strength, Good Luck
• Clove – Protection, Exorcism, Love, Clarity, Abundance, Repels Negativity, Prevents Gossip, Stress Relief, Truth, Money
• Star Anise – Meditation, Protection, Clairvoyance, Luck, Banish Evil, Clarity, Prophetic Visions
• Orange – Love, Divination, Luck, Money, Happiness
• Lemon – Longevity, Purification, Love, Happiness, Friendship
• Vanilla Bean – Love, Lust, Passion, Restoring Lost Energy, Increase Energy, Strengthen Mental Abilities
• Rose – Love, Psychic Awareness, Purification, Invigorates and Stimulates
Now the How
Now that the ingredients are sorted, it’s time to make magick. How I go about my simmer pots is to set my pot on a burner and pour in my water. I wait to turn on the heat, letting the water settle, and then visualizing my intentions coming to fruition. Then one by one, I add in the botanics.
With each ingredient I say out loud, “With (insert name of botanic) comes (insert correspondence you’re using it for).” Once all of the ingredients have been added, I take a utensil to stir everything with. I stir clockwise to promote or bring in things and counterclockwise to banish or decrease things. I turn the heat on simmer and allow my potion to permeate my home all day long. I like to start these in the morning and let them go to promote my intentions for the longest time possible.
How Much Water and How Much Botanica to Use
An unwritten rule to follow here is enough water to fill your pot two-thirds full. As for the botanica, equal parts for everything.
One thing that makes Simmer Pot Spells so easy is the ability to eyeball everything. Pretty simple, huh? Choose your water, choose your botanics, add to the pot, infuse with your magick, stir, turn on the heat, and let it go.
3 Simmer Pot Recipes to Get You Started
If you’re not ready to start coming up with recipes on your own, here are three simmer pot spells to get you started!
JOYFUL SIMMER POT RECIPE
Use this recipe when you’re feeling low or an argument has occurred in your space.
Water:
River Water
Sea Water
Creek/Stream Water
Or your own programmed water
Herbs & Botanica:
Fresh Lemon Slices and Orange Slices for happiness
Red Rose to soften your heart
Lavender for peace
Method:
- Fill your pot two-thirds full with your chosen water and allow it to settle
- For each ingredient, say out loud, “With (insert name of botanic) comes (insert magickal correspondence)” and add to your vessel
- Repeat for each ingredient until everything has been added
- Take your chosen utensil and stir clockwise to promote joy and bring in happiness
- Set the heat to simmer and allow the spell to work for as long as you’d like
PROTECTION SIMMER POT RECIPE
Use this recipe for psychic and mental protection. It’s also great after spending time with others who drain you.
Water:
Rain Water
Sea Water
Harbor/Port
Or your own programmed water
Herbs & Botanica:
Rosemary for purification and protection
Angelica for protection against negative energy while attracting positivity
Bay Leaf for enhancing mental prowess
Method:
- Fill your pot two-thirds full with your chosen water and allow it to settle
- For each ingredient, say out loud, “With (insert name of botanic) comes (insert magickal correspondence)” and add to your vessel
- Repeat for each ingredient until everything has been added
- Take your chosen utensil and stir counterclockwise to banish negativity and vulnerability
- Set the heat to simmer and allow the spell to work for as long as you’d like
SELF-LOVE SIMMER POT RECIPE
Use this recipe to fortify the bonds of love you have with yourself! Perfect for a self-care day.
Water:
Dew Water (you can collect a small amount and infuse it into other water)
Pond Water
Or your own programmed water
Herbs & Botanica:
Pink Rose for connecting with yourself emotionally
Vanilla Bean (may substitute vanilla extract) for inspiration
Jasmine Flower for relaxation
Method:
- Fill your pot two-thirds full with your chosen water and allow it to settle
- For each ingredient, say out loud, “With (insert name of botanic) comes (insert magickal correspondence)” and add to your vessel
- Repeat for each ingredient until everything has been added
- Take your chosen utensil and stir clockwise bring in love
- Set the heat to simmer and allow the spell to work for as long as you’d like
In conclusion…
Simmer pot spells are wonderful for stimulating your creativity when coming up with the recipe. Easy to do and effective, I hope you enjoy testing the waters and finding something that works for your craft!
***Take care when working with heat and cutting herbs. Even though these pot spells are kept over low heat on simmer, be sure to keep an eye on it for safety reasons. Candle Cross Coven is not responsible for any loss, injuries, or any other detriment from usage of this website***