Given the energetic aspect of plants and crystals, these substances have been used for ages in mojo or charm bags.
History
The term mojo or charm bags is derived from different folk magic practices. For example, the term mojo is from hoodoo, a form of spiritual practice that combines West African, South, and Central American spiritual practices.
Purpose
The beholder of the mojo bag activates the magical components of the bag. This may include herbs, crystals, talismans, or a combination of all of these items. These items are carefully selected for the overall purpose of the bag.
For instance, if one wants a mojo bag to attract abundance, they would use herbs, crystals, and symbols that symbolize abundance (i.e. pyrite, cinnamon, coins)
How to Use
If you're purchasing a mojo bag, make sure it came from a clean space and wasn't handled beforehand. It's similar to caring for a crystal!
Once you've made or purchased a bag, cleanse it (i.e. incense smoke, Florida water, sun/moon bath, bury in soil).
All of this prep work ensures the energetic integrity of the bag and sort of resets it and activates the components.
From there, use the bag as you will according to its purpose.
Generally, mojo bags are used between 7-30 days and are discarded and replaced if needed. Typical places they are kept include a purse/wallet/bag, under a pillow or bed, in an altar, front or back entrance of a home/office, or in the car.
The key here is to associate the purpose of the bag with its placement.
For example, with a lucid dream mojo bag, an ideal spot for it would be under a pillow, under a bed, or on the nightstand.
Once you've used to mojo bag and are ready to discard it, find a roadside to dispose of the inner contents.
You may also cleanse and continue to use the bag; it just depends on what it was used for and for how long.
Mojo bags are similar to a dish sponge; they get the grease out initially but need to be replaced as it will wear and tear and the dishes still need to be washed!
Make sure the materials are biodegradable before disposing of them this way! Otherwise, they may be disposed of in the trash.
May this help you on your journey!
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