Catchin' Spirit: Jar Workings, Mojo Bags, Amulets, & Container Magic
Catchin' Spirit: Jar Workings, Mojo Bags, Amulets, & Container Magic
Container magic is the practice of performing spell work using physical receptacles — jars, mojo bags, amulets, dolls, pots, and similar vessels — to hold intent, correspondences, and energy. It appears across many magical traditions because it concentrates power, preserves work, and can be customized to specific goals. With clear intent, proper materials, and basic technique, container workings are accessible and highly effective.
In this class you will learn:
Types of container magic: jars, mojo bags, amulets, dolls/poppets, pots, fruit, and other receptacles, with notes on when and why to choose each.
Basic setup: foundational tools, cleansing and consecration methods, correspondences (herbs, oils, stones), timing, and ethical considerations common to all container work.
Jar workings: how to build money jars, sweetening jars, protection jars, hexing jars, and other common jar types; sealing and closing practices; maintenance and disposal.
Constructing a mojo bag: selecting fabrics and contents, dressing ingredients, charging, carrying, and recharging techniques.
Amulets, poppets, and fruit: crafting wearable charms, poppets/poppets for targeted work, and using fresh fruit as temporary living containers of intent.
Oil lamp spellcraft: casting with an oil lamp, wick and oil choices, candle vs. lamp dynamics, safety, and symbolic actions to amplify work.
The witches’ pot: the concept and uses of a witches’ pot or cauldron-style container for brewing, simmering, combining works, and layered magic practice.
This class emphasizes hands-on instruction, clear safety guidance, and adaptable methods so students can confidently create effective container magic tailored to their practice. Suitable for beginners and practitioners seeking structured techniques and practical templates.