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Simmer Pot Recipes for Each Sabbat of the Wheel of the Year
A simmer pot is a beautiful way to infuse your home with the scents and energies of the season. For each sabbat of the Wheel of the Year, I’ve crafted a simmer pot recipe with correspondences, intentions, and suggested crystals to enhance your practice. These recipes help connect you to the rhythm of nature, infusing your space with warmth and magic.
Yule (Winter Solstice)
Intentions: Renewal, hope, warmth, and rebirth.
Ingredients:
- Orange slices (sun energy, abundance)
- Cinnamon sticks (protection, warmth)
- Cloves (prosperity, purification)
- Pine needles or sprigs (renewal, resilience)
- Star anise (magic, protection)
- Crystal to keep near: Garnet (for grounding and vitality)
Bring this pot to a gentle simmer while focusing on the return of the sun and the renewal of your inner light. Visualize warmth and abundance filling your space.
Imbolc (February 1-2)
Intentions: Purification, inspiration, new beginnings.
Ingredients:
- Lemon slices (cleansing, clarity)
- Rosemary (purification, memory)
- Bay leaves (protection, manifestation)
- Milk (optional, for Brigid’s blessings and nourishment)
- Crystal to keep near: Clear Quartz (for clarity and amplification)
Simmer this blend as you set intentions for fresh starts and creative endeavors. Invite Brigid’s blessings into your home.
Ostara (Spring Equinox)
Intentions: Balance, fertility, growth, and renewal.
Ingredients:
- Lavender buds (peace, harmony)
- Lemon balm or mint (renewal, freshness)
- Jasmine flowers (love, moon energy)
- Eggshells (fertility, protection; optional)
- Crystal to keep near: Rose Quartz (for love and emotional balance)
As you simmer this pot, focus on balance and harmony in your life as day and night are equal. Visualize growth and renewal in your goals.
Beltane (May 1st)
Intentions: Passion, vitality, love, and creativity.
Ingredients:
- Rose petals (love, beauty)
- Strawberries or strawberry leaves (passion, joy)
- Vanilla extract (love, sweetness)
- Thyme (courage, health)
- Crystal to keep near: Carnelian (for passion and creativity)
This simmer pot celebrates love and abundance. Let the warm, sweet scent remind you of the beauty of connection and creation.
Litha (Summer Solstice)
Intentions: Abundance, joy, vitality, and strength.
Ingredients:
- Citrus slices (sun energy, abundance)
- Calendula or marigold petals (joy, protection)
- Cinnamon (warmth, strength)
- Basil (wealth, prosperity)
- Crystal to keep near: Sunstone (for vitality and optimism)
Use this recipe to celebrate the height of the sun’s power. Focus on gratitude for abundance and joy in your life.
Lammas (August 1st)
Intentions: Gratitude, harvest, and abundance.
Ingredients:
- Apple slices (wisdom, prosperity)
- Allspice (luck, abundance)
- Oats or barley (nourishment, harvest energy)
- Bay leaves (manifestation, success)
- Crystal to keep near: Citrine (for abundance and gratitude)
Simmer this pot to honor the first harvest. Reflect on what you’ve grown and achieved, expressing gratitude for your blessings.
Mabon (Autumn Equinox)
Intentions: Balance, gratitude, preparation, and release.
Ingredients:
- Apple slices (wisdom, gratitude)
- Cinnamon sticks (protection, warmth)
- Nutmeg (luck, abundance)
- Dried cranberries (protection, connection to ancestors)
- Crystal to keep near: Amethyst (for balance and spiritual connection)
As you simmer this pot, focus on balance and giving thanks for the bounty in your life while releasing what no longer serves you.
Samhain (October 31st/November 1st)
Intentions: Ancestor connection, protection, and introspection.
Ingredients:
- Dried orange peel (communication, sun energy)
- Cinnamon sticks (protection)
- Rosemary (memory, connection to the past)
- Mugwort (intuition, psychic abilities)
- Crystal to keep near: Obsidian (for protection and grounding)
This simmer pot is perfect for honoring ancestors and inviting introspection. Allow the earthy, grounding aroma to connect you to the spiritual realm.
How to Use Simmer Pots in Ritual
- Set your intention before starting. As you add each ingredient, think about its magical properties and how it aligns with your intention.
- Keep the simmer pot on low heat, adding water as needed to prevent it from drying out.
- Pair with a corresponding crystal by placing it near the pot or carrying it in your pocket as you simmer.
- Once cooled, return the ingredients to the earth if possible, thanking them for their energy.
These simmer pot recipes can be a daily magical practice or a special ritual to mark the sabbats. Allow the scents to align your energy with the rhythm of the seasons, inviting intention and connection into your space.
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