THE charm bag ORACLE CARD || THE MODERN GODDESS ORACLE DECK

Small, but mighty.

Charm bags are small satchels (usually drawstring bags) that hold powerful magic. Sure, it might not look like much—it’s just an old bag, after all—but when you fill it with your favorite crystals, herbs, and intentions, you create the ultimate secret weapon. How convenient that it fits right in your pocket?

The Charm Bag card can be a sign that you’re being underestimated. Are there people in your life who think you’re not capable of achieving the goals you’re striving for? Is their negative energy rubbing off on you? Don’t let it. There will always be people who underestimate you. That’s how you know you’re setting big enough goals.

And then sometimes, the person underestimating you is you. When you’re going after big goals, it's easy to second guess yourself and to experience self-doubt. Sometimes it feels safer to just push away your deepest desire.

Don’t let a lack of confidence stop you right now. You’re ready for this. You have the mental capacity, creativity, and drive to make big things happen, so act now.

You don’t have to shout your goals from the rooftops. It may not be the right time to share your desires. Be low-key about it. You’ve got nothing to prove. Let them underestimate you. They won’t even know what hit them.

Practical Magic for the Modern Goddess

To create a charm bag, get a small cloth bag and decide on your intention. Write the intention on a piece of paper and place it in the bag. Add anything you think will add power to your specific intention. Crystals are great, particularly clear quartz, which will power any kind of intention. Dried herbs and bits of melted wax from spell candles work well, too. Be sure to include a few small personal trinkets like any good luck charms, pretty beads, buttons, ribbon, or photos. Anything that is meaningful to you (that fits in the bag) can add energy to your charm.

Charge your charm bag with new moon or full moon energy by setting it outside or by a window sill overnight. Carry your charm bag around with you until you sense the energy is fading. You can always recharge your charm bag with moonlight, a white light meditation, or your favorite crystal.