So we are in the midst of summer time already! And even though these are the warmer months of the year simmer pots are still one of my favourite kitchen witch activities and natural air fresheners. Each season comes with distinct aromas and aesthetics that help to define them, including summer! Let’s take those seasonal staples and make some beautifully magical simmer pots for summer.
Summer is all about celebrating the sunshine, taking extra time to relax, and enjoying the incredible bounty that nature provides. Summer is certainly a favourite season for many, and with good reason.
Scents like orange, pineapple, coconut, and vanilla can certainly bring forth some summertime nostalgia. Pina Coladas on the beach perhaps or maybe a delicious creamsicle will bring back some fond summer memories. And who wouldn’t want that? Simmer pots are a wonderful way to have these seasonal scents wafting throughout your home in minutes.
Simmer pots are an excellent, non-toxic, and eco-friendly way to have your home smelling like the season in a few short minutes. They are also a wonderful way to brew some magick in the kitchen.
So read on and discover a few recipes to help bring an extra dose of the happy and youthful energy the summer season has to offer.
The Simmer Pot
Simmer pots are basically potpourri in a pot! Some people refer to them as stovetop potpourri. You choose your ingredients, put them in a pot with water, bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let it do its thing. They couldn’t be any easier, just be sure you don’t let your pot boil dry! If you want to keep the pot going simply add more water when it gets low. And obviously never leave it going when you are not home.
Simmer pots also lack the harsh toxins that are packed into conventional air freshener sprays and many scented candles. Just fresh ingredients from your kitchen! No fake fragrances or toxic chemicals needed.
One more benefit, they can likely be crafted with things you already have in your kitchen making them a convenient and inexpensive solution.
If you’d like you can read my Autumn Simmer Pot post and Winter Simmer Pot post for some more inspiration. Or check out my Seasonal Simmer Pot Package in the shop. I am having a sale right now!
Summer Simmer Pot Magick
If you have read my other simmer pot posts you can skip this bit as you will already know the steps but if this is your first time visiting the blog please do read on!
We mustn’t forget that the herbs, spices, and whole foods housed in our kitchens all carry their own energies and magickal properties.
So let’s use those items to assist us in manifesting our goals. You’ll easily be able to create a simmer pot that aligns with your intentions and smells delicious!
When I do a simmer pot with a specific intention in mind I follow these simple steps to incorporate my magick and mind into the process:
- Set your intentions very clear in your mind and don’t lose sight of them for the entire process.
- Add ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, stir the pot clockwise. Unless you are doing a banishing or releasing spell, in that case stir the pot counter clockwise.
- Visualize your desired outcome or goal for the magickal work you are doing. Are you aiming to create happiness in the home, or more money in your wallet? Whatever it may be focus on what you want the outcome to look like. Continue with the visualization and stirring until it feels right to finish. You’ll know when!
- You may recite your goal, a chant, or ritual words while you stir as well. Something pertaining to your desired outcome.
- When you finish I would let the pot boil down until there is about an inch of water left and then turn it off. Your work is now complete.
Of course feel free to change this process up so that it suits your own needs and magical practice.
Summer Simmer Pot Recipes
Mojito Magic – prosperity, healing, strength, love
- 6 lime slices
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 1 tbsp peppermint
- 2 – 3 slices ginger
Iced Mocha – energy, success, wisdom, money
- 1/4 c coffee beans
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Pina Colada – protection, prosperity, luck, joy
- 3 pineapple slices
- 2 lime slices
- 2 tbsp dried coconut
- 1 tsp coconut extract
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Creamsicle – creativity, health, success, good luck, protection
- 6 orange slices (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut
What to do with your simmer pot ingredients when you are finished?
Another awesome thing about simmer pots is that they don’t create any waste. You can simply compost your ingredients or dry them out to be used in future spells or for potpourri.
Final thoughts.
Do you have a favourite ingredient you like to add to your summer simmer pots?
As always, I love to hear from you, so please leave a comment or connect with me on socials.
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Until next time friends!
Yours in health and magick,
Krystle xo
Denesha Smith
Love this so much. Thank you!
Krystle
Oh you’re so welcome! I hope you enjoy them and thank you so much for stopping by the blog 🙂