80 Gifts Your Witchy Friend Will Actually Use

Whether your friend really, really loves The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, is has three million followers on WitchTok, or is a practicing witch, they’ll love a present that fits their actual interests. Say goodbye to socks, lip gloss, and candles and hello to crystals, tarot cards, and, um, candles. (They’re important for spellwork, okay? Ever heard of candle magic???)

You want your witchy friend on your good side. After all, you never know when you’ll want to ask them for a little help casting a love spell or money spell. Show that you support their occult interests, even if you don’t totally understand why they carry around so many crystals.

There are many different witchcraft traditions out there, so it’s a good idea to begin by asking your friend a bit more about their own personal practice. They might still be exploring their options and figuring it out—and that’s totally okay! But if you know they follow a particular practice, don’t buy them sh*t they can’t use. If they’re a green witch (someone who works with the natural world, particularly plants), they might not want a ton of accoutrements for an indoor altar. Same goes for their interests—maybe they’re just not comfy with anything involving fire, so a candle magic kit is not for them.

And whether you’re shopping for yourself or a friend, do a little background research into the context and history of a particular spiritual practice. Some spiritual traditions are what’s called closed practices, meaning they require an invitation or initiation to join and aren’t for just anyone to dabble in. Some are tied to particular cultural contexts; for example, Hoodoo—also called conjure or rootwork—is a specifically African American tradition. White sage is traditionally used by Native Americans but is now at risk of overharvesting because so many big brands are selling it as a tool. Be respectful of these traditions, and if you’re not sure, take some time to read up on the practice’s history. And make sure you look into where these gifts come from too—for example, you want ethically-sourced crystals, so you know that no one was forced to work in dangerous or underpaid conditions to get you your amethyst.

Odds are that your witchy friend already has a favorite tarot deck or owns a few candles, but you can never have too many of either! So if you’re looking for a present for your witchiest friend, we’ve got some ideas.

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