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McCormick Coven master thread of budget witchcraft tips (will be updated regularly when I think of more things to add to it)
Buy books used, you can pick them up for a fraction of the cost
Use kitchen spices from the supermarket instead of pretty packaged “witchcraft herbs”. I promise they’re the same thing
The only items you should splurge on are things that are central to your practice. The rest can and should just be acquired over time within your budget - not everything needs to be bought new or right now
Items like a leftover portion of your dinner, fresh water, song, dance, writing, etc can all be given as an offering and cost you nothing extra
Make as much as you can for yourself. Items like wands will function better when they’re steeped with your own magic from start to finish
Use electric candles!! I know this is controversial but I only use real flame candles when I am doing important work. Otherwise I maintain electric candles
Start your grimoire in your phone notes or Microsoft word until you have enough to put into a book. Not every grimoire needs to be passed down and made from a fancy $300 tome - a regular notebook works just fine
Eggshells. Send tweet
Items like candle holders, knives, chalices, altar cloths can all be found at thrift stores!
Every year Michaels has cauldrons around Halloween - they’re ceramic but they get the job done and you can use a coupon
I recently picked up a car diffuser ($10) and have been using spell oils in my car while I’m commuting to boost working with liminal energy
Bay leaves can be substituted with normal paper petitions you burn 
Most supermarkets have catholic 7 day prayer candles for $1-2
Protect your house with a window/door wash made from water, rosemary, salt, and lemon
For super long term love spells, use molasses. Sweet as hell and slow as the eternal fires that burn there
Sigils can be drawn in the air with your finger if you need one in a pinch (and remember how to draw it)
Altars can and SHOULD be decorated seasonally with items from outside to match - leaves, rocks, flowers, etc
