If your home (or your head) has felt a little heavy lately, this one’s for you.
Today’s spell jar is a simple cleanse jar — made to help you clear out stale energy and invite calm back in. It’s beginner-friendly, cosy, and practical… the kind of magic you can do in real life, in a real home, without needing a whole apothecary.
As always, this is ethical, supportive magic. Nothing controlling. Nothing manipulative. Just intention + symbolism + a small ritual that helps you reset.
What this spell jar is for
This jar is for:
- Clearing “stuck” or heavy-feeling energy
- Creating a calmer atmosphere in your space
- Helping you feel steadier and more grounded
- Marking a fresh start (especially after a stressful week)
Think of it as a little energetic reset button you can keep on a shelf.
What you’ll need
Here’s the exact ingredient list from today’s Spell Jar Series (1/12):
- A small glass jar with a lid or cork (clean and dry)
- Salt
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Chamomile
- Bay leaves
- Amethyst
- Optional: a small piece of paper + pen (for your intention)
- Optional: wax to seal (a tealight works perfectly)
What each ingredient represents (the “why” behind it)
- Salt — purification + protection (a classic for a reason)
- Rosemary — clearing, cleansing, and energetic “fresh air”
- Lavender — peace, softness, and calm
- Chamomile — soothing energy, gentle comfort, and rest
- Bay leaves — fresh intention + renewal (a clean slate)
- Amethyst — calm, clear, steady vibes (especially when your mind feels loud)
Step-by-step: how to make the Cleanse Jar
1) Cleanse your jar
Pick whatever feels right for you. You can:
- Use smoke (incense, herbs, etc.)
- Use sound (clapping, a bell, music)
- Use breath (slow breaths into the jar)
- Or do a quick rinse and dry
No perfection needed — just a moment of “this is a fresh container for a fresh intention.”
2) Add a base layer of salt
Add a layer of salt first. As you do, you can say (quietly or out loud):
“I cleanse this space. I protect this home.”
3) Layer in your herbs
Now build your jar slowly, ingredient by ingredient:
- Rosemary (clearing)
- Lavender (peace)
- Chamomile (soothing)
- Bay leaves (fresh intention + renewal)
Tip: If you like the jar to look pretty (same), add the ingredients in a way that creates visible layers. It makes the jar feel more “alive” every time you spot it.
4) Add your crystal
Tuck in amethyst last, like an anchor.
Hold the jar for a moment and imagine the energy in your space settling — like dust falling after you’ve opened the windows.
5) Seal + set your intention
Seal your jar (lid/cork), then — if you like — seal with wax.
Now take a slow breath and speak your intention:
“Only peace may stay. Anything heavy fades away.”
If you want to add a tiny extra step, write that intention on a slip of paper, fold it towards you (to draw in calm), and pop it into the jar before sealing.
6) Place it somewhere you’ll see it
Some good spots:
- On a kitchen shelf (for calm in the heart of the home)
- By your bed (for a softer mind at night)
- Near your front door (to keep the energy at the threshold feeling clear)
- On your desk (if the “heavy” is mostly in your head)
The best place is simply the place you’ll actually notice it.
How to “use” the jar day-to-day
This is the easy part.
Once a day (or whenever things feel off), do one of these:
- Hold the jar for 10 seconds and repeat the intention once
- Give it a gentle shake (if it’s tightly sealed)
- Place your hand on the jar and take three slow breaths
Small, consistent moments work better than big complicated rituals you never repeat.
How long does a cleanse jar last?
There’s no strict rule — go with what feels supportive.
A few cosy options:
- Keep it for a lunar cycle (about 28 days)
- Refresh it at the start of a new month
- Remake it whenever your home feels “stale” again
When it’s time to dismantle it
When you’re ready to refresh:
- Tip the herbs into the compost/bin
- Cleanse and reuse the jar
- Keep your amethyst (give it a quick cleanse too)
A gentle reminder
This kind of magic is here to support your wellbeing and your mindset — it’s not a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you’re going through a really heavy season, you deserve support on all levels.
Your turn
If you make this Cleanse Jar, I’d love to see it — tag me on Instagram @countryheartdeb so I can share your creations (and gather the coven in the comments).
