Pour yourself some eggnog, curl up by the fire, and turn on the holiday music because we're about to take a Pagan-inspired shopping trip from the comfort of your couch! That's right, Yule is almost here, the sabbat of light that celebrates the return of the sun (representing the God). After today, the daylight hours will begin to extend by roughly one minute per day and The Wheel slowly progresses through winter, promising the return of warmth and life.
Er, but that return doesn't come with a deadline guarantee, so don't put away your wool sweaters just yet. I'm looking at you, Northerners! ;)
If you're looking for free ways to celebrate or want to learn more about this deeply meaningful sabbat, head on over to 5 Ways to Celebrate Yule.
If you came here looking for ways to save a little scratch yet still want a beautifully-wrapped treasure tucked beneath your Yule tree, you've come to the right place! While I can't help you with the wrapping (but totally would if I were standing there beside you. I'm like Buddy the elf when it comes to a love of wrapping gifts), I can assist you in finding the perfect gift without going broke. And if you need more ideas, make sure to check out last year's 10 Witchy Gifts for more suggestions! There's a link below, so no need to abandon this Yule train just yet. ;)
Indigo Wild Zum Mist Aromatherapy Spray— $10
Quell those winter blues with the fresh, natural scent of Indigo Wild Zum Mist. Made with essential oils, you can rest assured your loved one won't be pummeled by hormone-disrupting chemicals. With scents like lavender lemon and sea salt, you can easily find the perfect scent for under $10! Know someone prone to colds? Try the eucalyptus! Eucalyptus essential oil is excellent for chest/sinus congestion, headaches, and even arthritis!
Himalayan Salt Tea Light Holder— $14
It's not really a secret that I adore Himalayan salt lamps. I even recommended them in last year's Witchy Gifts. Then last year, as this bleary-eyed blogger sat with her husband beside the woodsy-scented pine tree, opening gifts to the melodic crooning of Andy Williams, I was gifted a Himalayan salt votive holder. It sits on my desk as we speak, and I use it daily as I write.
But the reason I recommend the tea light over the votive is that tea lights are self-contained in those little metal cups whereas votive candles aren't, which means they drip as the candle melts. I keep mine on a plate and the world continues to turn, but if you're not wanting to deal with the extra step, go with the tea light. Either way, I recommend these wonderful holders for your spiritual kinfolk!
Color and Conjure: Rituals & Magic Spells to Color— $15
I met Natalie Zaman through Twitter. With her sense of humor and love for Gifs, we quickly became blogger friends. She's written several books, including Magical Destinations of the Northeast (which I reviewed here.) On Color and Conjure she teamed up with a talented illustrator named Wendy Martin to create a—well, creative!— spell book that combines magic and coloring. What I enjoyed most about this book is the encouragement of creativity. I think imagination is too often hampered in childhood, and I feel people should really embrace and reinvigorate their imagination if they feel disconnected from this important quality. It's in there. Trust me. You just need to nurture it! ♥
While Color and Conjure is great for any age, it would make a FANTASTIC gift for a younger witch, especially teens. As I flipped through its pages, thirteen-year-old Michaela was all over it! Mostly because it wasn't all that different from my introduction to Paganism. To this day I will still draw pictures if I feel that's the best medium for a spell, so Natalie and Wendy have simply given you a hand with that aspect!
Natalie, who wrote the spells, is adept at weaving information and visualization, crafting (pun intended) a vivid yet insightful prose that will educate and entertain, which is a practical way to absorb information. I've got to say, it's good she takes this approach because there is a LOT of information in each spell. That's just her thing. She's kinda brainy like that. ;)
If, like me, you get too excited to read the damn directions at the beginning of the book, you may find yourself saying, "Where the hell are the page numbers?!" as you look for the coloring page that correlates to the spell. Let me help you out here so you don't look like
...They say that's a man thing, but my husband is all about directions and I bull-in-china-shop my way through life. So, I'm pretty sure they're wrong about that one.
Llewellyn (the publisher) shrewdly tucked the page numbers away close to the binding so they wouldn't be on your spell once you tore the perforated page out of the book! Very astute, but this occasionally obtuse Pagan took a moment to get with the coloring program! In my defense, once I saw the page numbers were on the other side of the perforation I realized why they did that BEFORE reading the directions. So there. I don't need no stinking directions! Oh, it may take me three minutes longer to than it could have, but I eventually get there!
;)
Because I only recommend products I genuinely enjoy, I can honestly say Color and Conjure is a kick-ass gift. But if you have a youngblood in your midst, this is an incredible present that will teach them highly useful information they can forever apply to their Craft.
"Exhale" by Iris and Owl Paintings— $15
(Photo from OwlandIris)
I'm very particular about art. I only buy stuff I have to have, and I know the moment I look at it whether it's going to get comfy on my walls or stay with its creator. "Exhale" had me at hello.
Stephanie is a supremely talented artist who is just as adorable as her work. Seriously. She looks like a Disney princess come to life. With an almost steampunk fantasy feel, Stephanie paints beautiful works of art that invoke a sense of dark whimsy. "Lucy" is one of my absolute favorites, but it's "Exhale" that I have hanging on the wall beside me. At $15 shipped, this artist prices her prints at extremely affordable prices. If you've ever bought a print, you may know the quality can sometimes waver significantly from the original. That isn't the case here. In a conversation with the artist (she's very friendly!), she told me she did a lot of research before settling on a printer. Well, her work was worth the effort because it yields a crisp, true-to-color print.
She had loads of fantastic work, so check her out! But "Exhale" specifically really struck a chord with me. The darkness surrounding this beautiful woman who has all the beauty of nature trapped inside her resonated viscerally with me. Because I think art is deeply personal, I don't want to influence your takeaway from this piece. But as nature lovers, I think this breathtaking piece would be cherished by Pagans.
Live the Life You've Imagined Journal—$12
I love Katie Daisy. Her designs are bright and colorful, and her quotes are very applicable to a Pagan's path. I have her 2018 "Love This Life" day planner, which I adore.
Yup, I'm that person that gets excited over office supplies. Tom Hanks can send me a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils any day!
The "Live the Life You've Imagined" Journal is cute, compact, and a wonderful gift for any writers in your life. And at just $12, you can snag yourself a pack of pencils and create your own freshly sharpened bouquet to accompany it!
...You've Got Mail anyone?!
The Celtic Tree Oracle—$20
I learned of this beautiful deck from the wonderful Emara from Runaloire.com. I don't actually have this deck, but I covet it. I hope Santa leaves it under the tree. Or in a stocking. Or on my front lawn. The drop-off location really doesn't matter...
Being of Irish descent, the Celtic Ogham (the tree alphabet) is something that always fascinated me, and I would love to learn more about it. Plus I cherish trees, mostly because they're leafy (#PhoebeBuffay). For the tree lovers in your life, this is an oracle deck that would make one lovely Yule gift!
Marble Pestle and Mortar—$10
No witch should be without a pestle and mortar. They come in very handy for crushing herbs or resins and for making spells, like Protection Salt. I suggest having a separate one for kitchen use vs spell crafting, because resins (like dragon's blood) shouldn't be ingested. This bad boy is a beautiful gray marble, which would make a stunning gift for any kitchen witches in your coven!
Best Witches Keychains—$7
(Photo from FairyFountainGifts)
If you're besties with a witch, this is an adorable gift to honor your spiritual connection. And for a few dollars more, you can personalize this present with an initial charm.
Cool Mist Essential Oil Diffuser—$15
I LOVE this essential oil diffuser. Just to clarify, it's actually white but has 7 LED colored options if you choose to have the light on. I don't really use that aspect, but it could create some interesting mood lighting to accompany some sexy-time scents if you're feeling randy. ;)
When I bought it for a mere $15 I had low expectations, but I've had it for years and it works wonderfully. It has two mist settings—continuous and every 30 seconds. I love that I can set it to intermittent mist and have it run all day long. Seriously, I never thought I'd love a piece of plastic so much. Get yourself one right meow!
Penniless Pagan Paperbacks—$12
Did you know aside from the free material I offer on the blog I also write spell books? The lovely Sarah Fawn Empey was kind enough to review one of my books without me even asking! You can watch her honest review of By the Light of the Moon here.
Penniless Pagan Paperbacks—$12
Did you know aside from the free material I offer on the blog I also write spell books? The lovely Sarah Fawn Empey was kind enough to review one of my books without me even asking! You can watch her honest review of By the Light of the Moon here.
Every purchase helps keep this blog loaded with free material for readers, so thank you for your support! ♥
There you have it, my Pagan companions. Ten gifts under $20 to imbue the magick of the season to you and yours. Treat yourself to a gingerbread man (very appropriate for Yule!), wrap your hands around a hot mug of coffee, and shop in your reindeer pajama pants. Because everything is better in reindeer pajama pants!
Happy Yule, everyone! 🎄
Looking for even more witchy gifts for under $20? Check out this post!
There you have it, my Pagan companions. Ten gifts under $20 to imbue the magick of the season to you and yours. Treat yourself to a gingerbread man (very appropriate for Yule!), wrap your hands around a hot mug of coffee, and shop in your reindeer pajama pants. Because everything is better in reindeer pajama pants!
Happy Yule, everyone! 🎄
Looking for even more witchy gifts for under $20? Check out this post!
Do you have an affordable witchy gift suggestion? Leave a comment below!
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