How to Make an Abundance Jar
An abundance jar is a glass jar filled with grains and seeds, a few coins, a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf and your wish written on paper. You make it at a fresh start, like New Year or the new moon, and keep it where you see it every day, as a reminder that good things keep growing.
Key takeaways
Use a clean glass jar with a lid, and layer in grains and seeds that grow.
Add a few coins, a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf and your wish on a folded paper.
Keep it where you see it every day, like the kitchen or near the front door.
Renew it once a year and give last year's grains back to the earth.
What is an abundance jar?
An abundance jar is a much-loved home ritual in Latin America and Brazil, where many families make a new one each New Year. It is a jar of things that grow and things that shine: grains and seeds for plenty, coins for money, spices for sweetness and luck, and one written wish at the heart of it.
Every time your eyes land on it, you send the same signal: there is always more coming. That is why it lives somewhere you pass every day, not in a drawer.
What goes in an abundance jar?
Most jars have seven kinds of grains or seeds, in layers: rice, lentils, beans, corn, chickpeas, wheat or oats, whatever is in your kitchen. Then a few shiny coins, a cinnamon stick, a bay leaf, and some add cloves or a little sugar for sweetness. Last, your wish or an affirmation written on paper and folded, like "Money multiplies in my hands."
There is no single right recipe. Choose what feels abundant to you and keep it simple.
How to make an abundance jar, step by step
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Pick a clean glass jar
Choose a glass jar with a lid that you like looking at. Wash it and dry it well.
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Layer in grains and seeds
Add seven kinds of grains or seeds in layers: rice, lentils, beans, corn and so on. Say thank you as you pour each one.
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Add coins and spices
Tuck in a few shiny coins, a cinnamon stick and a bay leaf. Add cloves or a spoon of sugar if you like.
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Write your wish
Write one wish or affirmation in the present tense on a small paper, fold it toward you and place it inside.
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Close it and place it
Close the lid, hold the jar for a moment and feel the abundance as already here. Put it where you will see it every day.
12 affirmations for your abundance jar
Love & Relationships
“Love flows both ways.”
“I attract loyalty.”
“My person makes me feel at home.”
Money & Abundance
“Money multiplies in my hands.”
“I count my money and it grows.”
“I keep more than I spend.”
Career & Purpose
“I do my best work with ease.”
“I turn effort into results.”
“Fortune finds me first.”
Health & Wellness
“My nights are good to me.”
“I feel balanced.”
“Ease comes naturally to me.”
Where do you put an abundance jar?
Somewhere you see it every day. The kitchen is the favorite, because it is where food and plenty live. Near the front door works too, so abundance meets you each time you come home, and some keep it on their desk for work. Keep it clean and dust free, and don't hide it away.
What to do with last year's jar
Thank it before you open it. Give the grains and seeds back to the earth: scatter them in the garden or feed the birds. Keep the coins in your wallet or give them away, and burn the old wish safely in a sink or keep it as a memory. Then make a fresh jar for the new year. Don't cook the old grains.
Pair it with other abundance rituals
The jar is the steady one. Many people add a cinnamon stick from the cinnamon ritual on the first of the month, or tuck in a bay leaf with a wish on it. And to keep your wish going out between rituals, Amplify sends your desires into the universe, up to 2,000 times a second.
Tips for your abundance jar
Keep it where you look
A jar you see every day sends a signal every day. A jar in a cupboard is forgotten.
Say thank you as you fill it
Pour each layer slowly and say thank you for something you already have. Gratitude is the feeling you want in the jar.
Use a clean, dry jar
Moisture spoils grains. Dry the jar well and keep the lid on.
Make it at a fresh start
New Year is the classic time, next to New Year's Eve rituals like the 12 grapes. The new moon and your birthday work too.
Abundance jar: frequently asked questions
It is a home ritual to keep abundance in sight. The jar holds things that grow and shine, plus your wish, and every time you see it you send the signal that there is always more coming.
