A cozy, witch-crafted blend for protection, renewal, and bringing back the light.
You’ll Need
(Use dried ingredients whenever possible—they burn more evenly.)
1–2 cinnamon sticks
For warmth, prosperity, and solar energy returning.
1 tablespoon dried orange peel
Sun energy + joy + new beginnings.
1 teaspoon whole cloves
Protection + grounding.
A small handful dried cranberries
For love, sweetness, and ancestral blessings.
A pinch of rosemary
Cleansing + clarity.
1 bay leaf (you can write a wish on it!)
Manifestation + divine guidance.
Optional magickal extras:
A tiny piece of cedar or pine (evergreen = renewal)
A sprinkle of star anise for added enchantment
A quartz chip placed beside the dish, not in it (for amplifying energy)
How to Use It
Place the herbs/spices in a small cast-iron pan, heat-safe bowl, or simmer pot.
Set it on top of your wood stove, letting the gentle heat release the fragrance.
If you want more smoke, leave it dry.
If you want more simmer, add water and let it steam rather than burn.
While it warms, whisper your Winter Solstice intention: “As the light returns, so does hope, warmth, and magick.”
Safety Notes (witchy but practical)
Never add essential oils — they burn too hot.
Keep the blend away from open flame; wood-stove top heat is perfect.
If using crystals, place them next to the area.
Always remove simmer blends once they start charring - -otherwise this smells so bad! 
Written by SilverBear with the help of AI.