A Witch’s Autumn Cleansing Simmer Pot
Autumn Cleansing Simmer Pot
As the air cools and the world softens into shades of gold, this simmer pot becomes a simple ritual of warmth, cleansing, and abundance. Each ingredient carries its own quiet magic, infusing your home with comfort and intention. Allow the process to feel intuitive, a blend of heart, scent, and spirit, as you craft a potion that nourishes both space and soul.
🌙 The Magic of a Simmer Pot
A simmer pot is more than a gentle fragrance; it is a ritual of intention, a way to invite light, love, and clarity into your home. As the ingredients mingle with moon water over a slow, warming simmer, their energy infuses the air, softly cleansing the space and lifting stagnant or heavy energy. Think of it as a natural, non-toxic alternative to sage or incense, a way to nurture your environment without smoke, harsh chemicals, or artificial scents.
This ritual also offers a moment of mindful presence. With each breath, you invite calm, softness, and gentle transformation. What I love about simmer pots is that they are completely customisable - we choose ingredients with properties that support the energies we wish to attract. Herbs, spices, and fruits are chosen not only for their aroma but for the qualities they carry: abundance, protection, clarity, and the gentle power of manifestation. Whether you are setting intentions, calling in abundance, or simply bathing your home in warmth, a simmer pot becomes a bridge between heart, home, and spirit.
As the steam curls into the air, allow yourself to feel gratitude for the energy you are welcoming, knowing that each simmer is a quiet act of love, for yourself, your space, and the life you are gently calling towards you.
My favourite magical ingredient - How to make moon water
Begin by creating your moon water, the foundation of this simmer. On the night of a new or full moon (avoid eclipse moons, when energy can feel unsettled), fill a clear glass jar or bowl with clean water. Place it under the moonlight, whispering your intention, perhaps for renewal, peace, or prosperity. Let it sit overnight, absorbing lunar energy. In the morning, bring it inside and store it in a sealed container until ready to use.
A simmer pot for cleansing, abundance & feminine energy
🌿 Ingredients for Cleansing, Feminine Energy, and Abundance
Moon Water – infuses your simmer with intuition and divine guidance.
Cinnamon Sticks – warmth, vitality, and prosperity.
Vanilla Essence – comfort, love, and gentle sweetness.
Lavender – calm, healing, and soft feminine energy.
Orange Slices – joy, abundance, and solar light.
Cloves & Nutmeg – protection, grounding, and warmth.
Sage – purification and spiritual clarity.
Rose Petals – self-love, softness, and divine feminine flow.
Honey – sweetness, attraction, and gratitude.
Bay Leaf – manifestation and blessings for the path ahead.
Add your ingredients to a pot of moon water, bring to a gentle simmer, and let the scent unfurl through your space. As the steam rises, breathe deeply and visualise your home filling with golden light and warmth. Let it simmer until your water is finished.
🌿 Honouring the Ingredients When You’re Finished
Once your simmer pot has shared its warmth, fragrance, and magic, it’s time to return the ingredients to the earth. This is a beautiful way to complete the ritual and give thanks for the energy they carried. You can pour the water onto soil in your garden, a plant pot, or a flower bed, and gently scatter the herbs, fruit peels, and spices as an offering. As you do, hold a quiet intention of gratitude, imagining the energy of the simmer spreading into the soil and nourishing the world around you.
This simple act honours the cycle of giving and receiving, reminding us that magic flows in harmony with nature. It is also a gentle way to let go of any lingering energy, leaving your space cleansed and open for new intentions.
🌸 Other Magical Additions
You can tailor your simmer to your needs, lemon for clarity, mint for vitality, rosemary for protection, apple for love and luck, or star anise for intuition and inner power. It can also be really helpful to incorporate ingredients local to you, everything carries energy that can enhances your pot.
Love notes from the Soul Shala kitchen
Amara here- I hope you loved this simmer pot ritual. Always remember there truly are no rules, I hope you take this ritual and make it your own. Trust your intuition, follow the scents that speak to your heart, and let your home fill with warmth, presence, and a little everyday magic.
If this ritual spoke to you, I’d love to invite you to explore more seasonal practices inside The Soul Shala. Our autumn classes and rituals are designed to help you ground, release, and reconnect as the season turns. You can begin with a free trial and see how these practices can support you in creating steadiness and ease in your everyday life.